[Note: Due to the complicated interaction between Commissioned Officers, Commanding Officers and members of The Ministry of Vox Dei within the Imperial Navy the officers will be listed in order here, within the Naval section]
AISN RanksPolitical Officers
Political Officers are named as such because they are all appointed, usually selected from the ranks for promotion. Rank insignia is Italisized.
Praetor ~ The equivalent of Grand Admiral. This is a political appointment. There can only be two Praetors at anyone time. Each is hand picked by the emperor. These are the top military commanders. They serve as both the top military commanders of the entire military but also as personal advisors to the Emperor himself and members of his private counsel. One Praetor is responsible for coordinating the offensive forces of the Empire and the other is responsible for the Empire's defense.
Quaestor ~ Five Shields (Shields are placed in the correct number on both sides of the collar), the Equivalent of a Fleet Admiral. However due to the complication of AE society and it's martial viewpoint a select few Quaestors act as the high judges of The Empire.
Proconsul ~ Four Shields, Vice Admiral. Leaders and coordinators of the fleet. Many Proconsuls are assigned to the large primary nodes that make up the backbone of the Tactical Neural Network. (TNN)
Proconsuls who are not in the field fulfill staff positions, such as: NNCP, (Neural Network Coordination Proconsul) PoR, (Proconsul of Recruitment) CoES, (Coordinator of Engineering Section) PBOP, (Planet-Based Operations Proconsul) LSA, (Logistics / Support Authority) IEL, (Imperial Exploration Legion) CoRnD, (Coordinator of Research and Development) and CMC (Coordinator of Military Cooperation).
Proconsul ~ The Scale of Justice and The Dagger in Gold (The Scale and The Dagger is the symbol of the Vox Dei), there is a special Proconsul position reserved for the head of the Ministry of Vox Dei. Though he ranks below the others in name he is in fact on an equal level with any Praetor, even if the MVD would make it seem otherwise. The MVD Head is also hand picked by the Emperor and is a member of his private counsel.
Special Units
Facilitator ~ The Scale and The Dagger in Black (Though Facilitators are rarely in uniform, their line uniform (used for official occasions, basically not often, is a simple black uniform, one piece, with a line that curves from shoulder to mid-chest and back to shoulder ), Agent of The Empire's Secret Police Agency, the Ministry of Vox Dei. Facilitators are ranked numerically from One to Ten. Thus, a Facilitator of the First Order, is far more experienced and outranks a Facilitator of the Third or Tenth Order.
Praetorians ~ Typical Rank Insignia with a silver border, Personal Guard of the Praetors. Comprised of prestigious members of the military. Under the command of their Praetors.
Imperial Guard – Special Uniform in Gold and Silver Trim. Personal Guard of the Emperor. The Imperial Guard has it's own military and small fleet and works under the direct orders of the Emperor. They are not divided into ranks but are simply one small unit.
Custodia – Special Uniform in Silver Trim, Personal Guard of the Emperor's family and relations. Under personal command of the Emperor.
Sub-Facilitator – The Scale and The Dagger in Grey. Facilitator in field-training.
Commissioned Officers
Grand Legate ~ Three Shields. Rear Admiral
Legate ~ Two Shields. Rear Admiral
Grand-Evocator ~ One Shield. Commodore (Special Vox Dei Command Position)
Evocator ~ The Scale and The Dagger in Silver Captain (Special Vox Dei Command Position)
Princiium ~ Four Chain Links (Chain Links are silver). Captain (JG-SG)
Tribune ~ Three Chain Links. Commander / Executive Officer
Centurion ~ Three Chain Links, last one black Lieutenant Commander
Sub-Centurion ~ Two Chain Links Lieutenant (Senior Grade)
Deturion ~ Two Chain Links, last one black Lieutenant (Junior Grade)
Cordin ~ Single Chain Link Ensign
Trainee ~ Special Uniform Cadet
-Enlisted/NCO
Leagis - Senior Master Chief (Petty Officer/Flight Officer)
Sub-Leagis - Master Chief (Petty Officer/Flight Officer)
Peregrin - Senior Chief (Petty Officer/Flight Officer)
Sub-Peregrin - Chief (Petty Officer/Flight Officer)
-Recruited
Cohort - Petty Officer/Flight Officer
Sub-Cohort - ~Mate