The Concord

The Interplanetary Concord
In Star Date 10806 Thelegia Time, those star faring races that had met came together to ratify a treaty for mutual defense and economics. The treaty, named the Interplanetary Concord, established not only a codified set of Laws, Trading regulations, and exchange routes but also a system of pseudo-military rankings to establish an individual's contributions to the galactic society as a whole. Over time, the Interplanetary Concord grew enough in power to become a Faction.

Any space-faring race that does not have hostile intent may freely join the Concord. With this idea in mind, Concordian Academies were erected throughout the galaxy, with the major base of operations located on planet Earth2 in the Sol system. Every crew member on a star ship is a registered member of the Concord, with a ranking. Senior rankings are always referred to as Sir, regardless of the individual's gender. Uniforms are all uniformly white, with black shoes. Rank is denoted by the colour of a sewn in bandolier, which runs diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip. The rank colours are noted on the Ranks table.

The rankings as the privileges they provide are noted below.


 * Enlisted - The basic starting rank of all personnel. No privileges. Yellow.
 * Ensign - Can issue orders to Enlisted. Dark yellow.
 * Ensign First Class - Can issue orders to the two ranks below. Blue.
 * Junior Officer - Can issue orders and is usually in charge of a small division crew of 3-6. Dark blue.
 * Officer - Can issue orders and is in charge of his division. May or may not be given a bridge post, depending on the Captain's choice. Red.


 * Sargent - In addition to issuing orders to Officers and below can recommend promotions, demotions, and transfers, May or may not be given a bridge post, depending on the Captain's choice. Light green.


 * Lieutenant - Has a permanent post on the bridge, can issue instructions to lower ranking officers, can make recommendations, and can issue reprimands to lower ranking officers. Dark green.


 * Captain - Has full command of a star ship. In addition to issuing orders the Captain can name divisions, hand pick his own crew, promote or demote the rankings, issue punishments and Court Martial, can relieve officers of duty, and can perform marriages. Silver.


 * General - Controls a specific fleet, can hand pick Captains and has all the privileges of a Captain. Gold.
 * Admiral - Controls all Concord operations within a given star system, has all privileges already noted. Double gold striped.

Why Join The Interplanetary Concord?
Because there is no greater paramilitary Faction that offers as many benefits to its members. Concordians are accorded great respect not only in their own galaxy but in others as well. The Concord is the Faction of choice for those of a militant or diplomatic mindset.