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--- pathfinder:social_guidelines:military_ranks [2025/06/03 09:38] – [Unit Commanders] johnb
+++ pathfinder:social_guidelines:military_ranks [2025/06/13 19:02] (current) – johnb
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-A Lieutenant is generally the same level as the troops they command, but of a suitable PC (generally melee) class.  A lieutenant will expect to earn about 4x what their men earn.
+A Lieutenant is generally the same level as the troops they command, but of a suitable PC (generally melee) class.  A lieutenant will expect to earn about ++4gp per day|(Less deductions for food and accommodation)++.
-<color #ed1c24>Rewrite these examples for PC classes</color>
 ++++  Examples - |
-**Watch Officer:** In charge of a mixed unit of Watchmen and Guards.  In a small town might be the most senior officer and report directly to the Mayor, in a large town they might be the ‘Duty Officer’ , in a large city might be the duty officer for one district.  Etc.
-Lieutenant:  Warrior 3 / Expert 1:
+All sorts of classes might work, depending on build and environment
-Studded Leather Armour: Light Mace, Dagger.
-Expects to earn 16-20 gp a month.\\
+  * Fighter -  default for most things, including Marines
-**Outpost Commander** In charge of a Rural Outpost and a couple of nearby Watch Towers but reports to the local Commander.
+  * Ranger -  Scouts, Skirmishers, light cavalry, mercenaries, Town Guard(Urban Ranger Archetype)
-Lieutenant:  Warrior 3 / Aristocrat 1:
+  * Cavalier - Cavalry
-Breast Plate: Short Sword, Dagger.
+  * Rogue - Scouts, Skirmishers, light cavalry, mercenaries, Town Guard   (set a thief ...), Navy
-Expects to earn 16-20 gp a month.\\
+  * Bard - (all those skills) Mercenaries, Town Guard, Navy,
- **Naval Officer: ** A Naval Lt in charge of a landing party will be tasked with securing an area of beach and leading their troops inland.  S/he may have a crew of  5xSeamen and 10xMarines, under their command.
-Lieutenant: Expert 3 / Aristocrat 1:
+Other classes will be rarer -  but could work, depending on circumstances.
-Studded Leather Armour: Short Sword.
-Expects to earn 22-26 gp a month.
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 ===== Command Officers =====
-**Command Officers**  Such as generals, captains general, commodores and admirals are rare, and only the largest nations use them, they wear stars to signify their rank..  It takes a significant nation to have more than one General or Admiral (2*) in charge of their troops.  However, when smaller armies come together, one of the captain’s is often 'promoted' to the position of Captain-General, in Navies a small independent flotilla might be commanded by a Commodore – and both of these (1*) ‘ranks’ are often temporary in nature.  .  In extreme cases, when large armies, each with their own general, come together -  a Lord General (3*) might be appointed.
+**Command Officers**  Such as generals, captains general, commodores and admirals are rare, and only the largest nations use them, they wear stars to signify their rank.  This is often a political appointment, from a well established noble family, who can oversee the political implications.  It takes a significant nation to have more than one General or Admiral (2*) in charge of their troops.  However, when smaller armies come together (or there is a serious conflict), one  (or more) senior captains will be 'promoted' to the position of Captain-General, in Navies a small independent flotilla might be commanded by a Commodore –  these (1*) ‘ranks’ are often temporary in nature, and they expect to revert to the original rank, and role, at the end of the duty.  In extreme cases, when large armies, each with their own general, come together -  a Lord General (3*) might be appointed.