Rank and Military Structure

(Version 1.00 - Last Modified: 09/15/2002)

• Introduction
• Rank Structure Table
• Description of Grand Army Ranks
• Description of Grand Fleet Ranks
• Grand Army Formations
• Grand Fleet Formations

Introduction

All members of the Templar caste are assigned a rank. This rank represents not only their position within the military, but also within their clan and the Templar caste. Unlike most Human military structures, the Protoss do not create a distinction between officers and enlisted troops. While there are lower ranked and higher ranked soldiers, the rank structure is entirely vertical, with one exception: the rank of Pilot and Unit Leader are equivalent. The two independent rank structures, for the Grand Army and the Grand Fleet, are designed to allow members of the Templar caste to move between the two militaries, although this is very rare.

Many members of the Templar caste do not wish to rise above the rank of Group Leader within the Grand Army or Prelate within the Grand Fleet. This is mainly because, once they reach a certain level of rank, they are required to detach themselves from combat in order to effectively lead the large number of troops under their command, which is something that many Protoss do not wish to do. Protoss that refuse to be promoted are not usually looked down upon by their superiors or the caste. At any one time, there is only one Steward of the Templar, Steward of the Fleet, and Steward of the Army. These three positions represent the overall authority within the Protoss military and the Templar caste.

Many members of the Templar caste do not wish to rise above the rank of Group Leader within the Grand Army or Prelate within the Grand Fleet. This is mainly because, once they reach a certain level of rank, they are required to detach themselves from combat in order to effectively lead the large number of troops under their command, which is something that many Protoss do not wish to do. Protoss that refuse to be promoted are not usually looked down upon by their superiors or the caste. At any one time, there is only one Steward of the Templar, Steward of the Fleet, and Steward of the Army. These three positions represent the overall authority within the Protoss military and the Templar caste.

Rank Stucture Table

Description of Grand Army Ranks

1. Warrior
   This is the lowest rank in the Grand Army, and all members of the Templar caste that join the Grand Army begin as Warriors, from Zealot Warriors to the High Templar. The Warriors are the main troops of the Grand Army and the Conclave and many troops willingly remain in this rank for their entire time in the military. Warriors command no soldiers and are given their orders through the Warrior Leaders.
2. Warrior Leader
   A Templar warrior that wants to achieve a higher rank within the Grand Army must first become a Warrior Leader. At this rank, the Protoss is given command of a platoon of warriors. High Templars are usually promoted to this rank soon after they join the Grand Army. Templar warriors of this rank are often seen commanding squads or platoons.
3. Group Leader
   A Templar warrior of this rank is given command of even more troops, up to a company of other warriors. At this rank, some Group Leaders have command of a small military base or are placed in charge of the troops defending a small colony. Templar warriors of this rank are often seen commanding companies or battalions.
4. Prelate
   A Prelate is given command of the equivalent to a battalion of troops. Some Prelates command a medium military base or command the defenses for a medium sized colony. At this rank, the warrior is often expected to perform many administrative tasks. Templar warriors of this rank are often seen commanding battalions or divisions.
5. Praetor
   At this rank, A Protoss is given command of the equivalent to a division of Templar warriors. Praetors are crucial within the administrative side of the Grand Army and serve in nearly all high ranking positions not occupied by the Executors. Templar warriors of this rank are often seen commanding divisions or field armies.
6. Executor
   The Executors are the generals of the army and command thousands of warriors each. Executors are allowed to take control of elements from the Grand Fleet, and most armies are assigned a large fleet to allow them to travel from one planet to another. Executors are assigned a Judicator Enforcer to oversee their actions and to ensure the will of the Conclave is being followed. For example, Aldaris was assigned to oversee Executor Tassadar.
7. Steward of the Army
   The Steward of the Army commands the entire Grand Army, combining the role of Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Army from the United States military into a single position. Only the Steward of the Templar and the Conclave can give him orders. The Steward of the Fleet and the Steward of the Army work closely together to ensure that the military is properly trained, equipped, and deployed.

Description of Grand Fleet Ranks

1. Crewman
   This is the lowest rank possible in the Grand Fleet. In this role, the warrior serves as a member of the crew aboard one of the space ships. These warriors do not command anyone and their tasks include repair crews, maintenance, engineers, medics, gun crews, and similar duties. This is the starting rank for all Protoss in the Grant Fleet, within the exception of the Templar Pilot.
2. Unit Leader
   At this rank, a Templar is in charge of a relatively small group of Protoss warriors of the Crewman rank. Duty officers, bridge officers, and unit commanders, such as the head of the third repair unit, are all roles that this rank can be applied to. A High Templar is usually promoted to this rank soon after he joins the Grand Fleet.
3. Pilot
   All Templar Pilots begin at this rank, and only Templar Pilots are allowed to achieve this rank. Pilots advance upwards from this rank and have authority over Crewman. Although nearly all Protoss with this rank are actually pilots, there have been known cases where a Templar Pilot is assigned as an aide to a higher ranking member of the Templar caste.
4. Section Leader
   This rank is held by Protoss warriors that command a major section of a ship, such as commanding the entire engineering department or all of the weapons on a ship. Templar Pilots of this rank command a squadron of 6 fighters.
5. Prelate
   This would be the equivalent to the rank of Commander in many conventional ranking structures. These Templar warriors are given command of small ships, such as frigates, or are placed second in command of larger ships. Templar Pilots of this rank are usually given control of all fighters assigned to a single ship or military base.
6. Praetor
   Praetors are the captains of large ships or squadrons of ships. Praetors also are given important administrative positions within the Grand Fleet. This rank is the equivalent of Captain and the lower levels of the Admiral rank within the shore establishments of a navy.
7. Executor
   The Executors are the admirals of the fleet and command hundreds of ships each. While they are assigned to a flagship, they rarely command it themselves, allowing a Praetor to perform that duty while they direct the rest of the fleet. Executors are allowed to take control of elements from the Grand Army, and most fleets are assigned a large army in addition to the large number of ships. Executors are assigned a Judicator Enforcer to oversee their actions and to ensure the will of the Conclave is being followed. For example, Aldaris was assigned to oversee Executor Tassadar.
8. Steward of the Fleet
   The Steward of the Fleet commands the entire Grand Fleet, combining the role of Chief of Naval Operations and Secretary of the Navy from the United States military into a single position. Only the Steward of the Templar and the Conclave can give him orders. The Steward of the Fleet and the Steward of the Army work closely together to ensure that the military is properly trained, equipped, and deployed.

Grand Army Formations

1. Squad
   Squads are the smallest operational unit in the Grand Army and consist of five warriors. There are squads of Zealots, Dragoons, High Templar, and Archons.
2. Platoon
   There are platoons of Zealots, Dragoons, High Templar, and Archons and they consist of four Squads, for a total of twenty warriors. A platoon of High Templar will usually have 3 squads of High Templar that specialize as Mind Melters and 1 squad of other specializations.
3. Observer Unit
   A scout unit is sent ahead of an army to survey the area and provide intelligence on any enemies detected. A Scout Unit consists of five Observers and two Zealot Squads. Each unit has a total of ten Zealot Warriors and five Observers.
4. Reaver Unit
   Reavers never operate alone and a Reaver Unit is the smallest operational unit for this powerful robot. A Reaver Unit consists of two Reavers and six Utility Probes.
5. Mechanized Company
   A Mechanized Company consists of two Zealot Platoons and six Dragoon Platoons. Each company has a total of 40 Zealot Warriors and 120 Dragoons.
6. Observer Company
   An Observer Company consists of five Observer Units and two High Templar Platoons. Each company has a total of 50 Zealot Warriors, 40 High Templar, and 25 Observers.
7. Psychic Company
   A Psychic Company consists of two Zealot Platoons, five High Templar Platoons, and one Archon Platoon. Each company has a total of 40 Zealot Warriors, 100 High Templar, and 20 Archons.
8. Standard Company
   A Standard Company consists of eight Zealot Platoons, one Dragoon Platoon, and one High Templar Platoon. Each company has a total of 160 Zealot Warriors, 20 Dragoons, and 20 High Templar.
9. Reaver Battery
   A Reaver Battery consists of three Reaver Units one Zealot Platoon and one Dragoon Platoon. Each battery has a total of 20 Zealot Warriors, 20 Dragoons, 6 Reavers, and 18 Utility Probes.
10. Heavy Mechanized Battalion
    A Heavy Mechanized Battalion consists of one Standard Company, three Mechanized Companies, one Observer Unit, and one Reaver Unit. Each battalion has a total of 290 Zealot Warriors, 380 Dragoons, 20 High Templar, 5 Observers, 2 Reavers, and 6 Utility Probes.
11. Pshycic Assault Battalion
    A Psychic Assault Battalion consists of two Standard Companies, two Psychic Companies, and one Observer Unit. Each battalion has a total of 410 Zealot Warriors, 40 Dragoons, 240 High Templar, 40 Archons, and 5 Observers.
12. Reaver Battalion
    A Reaver Battalion consists of two Mechanized Companies, four Reaver Batteries, and one Observer Unit. Each battalion has a total of 170 Zealot Warriors, 320 Dragoons, 5 Observers, 24 Reavers, and 72 Utility Probes.
13. Standard Battalion
    The battalion is the standard operational unit that is assigned to a given theatre. At the battalion level, there are enough assigned support units to allow the warriors to remain in fighting shape for several days of constant combat. A Standard Battalion consists of two Standard Companies, one Mechanized Company, one Psychic Company, and one Observer Unit. Each battalion has a total of 410 Zealot Warriors, 160 Dragoons, 140 High Templar, 20 Archons, and 5 Observers.
14. Mechanized Division
    A Mechanized Division consists of one Standard Battalion, three Heavy Mechanized Battalions, one Psychic Assault Battalions, and two Reaver Batteries. Each division has a total of 1730 Zealot Warriors, 1380 Dragoons, 440 High Templar, 60 Archons, 25 Observers, 18 Reavers, and 54 Utility Probes.
15. Psychic Division
    A Psychic Division consists of two Standard Battalions, one Heavy Mechanized Battalion, and two Psychic Assault Battalions. Each division has a total of 1930 Zealot Warriors, 780 Dragoons, 780 High Templar, 120 Archons, 25 Observers, 2 Reavers, and 6 Utility Probes.
16. Standard Division
    A Standard Division consists of three Standard Battalions, one Heavy Mechanized Battalion, one Psychic Assault Battalion, and one Reaver Battery. Each division has a total of 1950 Zealot Warriors, 920 Dragoons, 680 High Templar, 100 Archons, 25 Observers, 8 Reavers, and 24 Utility Probes.
17. Field Army
    A Field Army consists of four Standard Divisions, one Mechanized Division, one Psychic Division, one Observer Company, and one Reaver Battalion. Each army has a total of 11,680 Zealot Warriors, 6160 Dragoons, 3980 High Templar, 580 Archons, 165 Observers, 76 Reavers, and 228 Utility Probes.

Grand Fleet Formations

1. Fighter Wing
   A Fighter Wing consists of 3 fighters of the same type. Each wing will have a designated wing leader and two wingmen. Fighter Wings are often sent out on patrol missions and operate independently from a regular squadron during combat.
2. Fighter Squadron
   A typical squadron will consist of 6 fighters of a single type. A squadron is led by the Templar Pilot with a rank of Section Leader and also commands one of the two Fighter Wings in the squadron. The wing leader of the second Fighter Wing in the squadron is also designated as the second in command of the squadron.
3. Arbiter Wing
   An Arbiter Wing consists of two Tempest Class Arbiters.
4. Carrier Wing
   A Carrier Wing consists of two Airun Class Carriers and one Shuttle Wing and is the smallest operational unit for the carriers within the Grant Fleet. Each wing has a total of two Airun carriers and four Aetherian shuttles.
5. Shuttle Wing
   A Shuttle Wing consists of four Aetherian Class Shuttles.
6. Carrier Group
   The Carrier Group is the foundation of the Grand Fleet and is the basis of nearly all tactics used by the Grand Fleet. Carrier Groups consist of five Carrier Wings and an Arbiter Wing. Each group has a total of 10 Airun carriers, 2 Tempest arbiters, and 20 Aetherian shuttles.