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Actually, most of these ships are currently undergoing changes, but all the cool kids are posting pictures on their factions, and I like ships, doesn't everybody like ships?
Down to business.
The Xan Empire is formed around a set of ideas. We've figured out certain tricks and exploits of others' stretegies or lack thereof. With the upcoming changes to the weapon systems, I predict there will be a sharp increase in possible strategies, and we will be ready. We're currently very hesitent to make alliaces, as some of the politics have been unstable as of late and we don't wish to be dragged in. General ranks are referred to as "rings", fourth being the lowest and first being the highest. Specific roles fall under the four categories:
Military
Pilot: The catchall term for someone who operates a single person craft. Ranges from fighter pilots, to spies and scouts, to some small cruisers. Most new recruits will start here.
Reaver: No, not the crazy guys from Firefly. Reavers pilot larger warships and are generally more focused on combat.
Captain: Have shown the ability to take charge and work well with others. Directs a crew or squad of pilots and/or reavers.
Commander: Promising captains will be promoted to Commanders who will run a capital ship, station, and/or division.
Crew Member: Those who are primarily working under one of the other branches may be asked to help onboard another ship.
Economic
Salvager: Obtains resources and credits for the empire.
Harvester: Successful salvagers will be promoted to harvesters. Bigger ship, bigger targets.
Harvesters focus primarily on stations and will usually have an escort.
Trader: Transports goods to and from stations, both ours and those of other factions.
Engineering
Factory Manager: Handles upkeep and expansion of factories. Experienced factory managers will run their own production station.
Note: Engineering positions tend to interrelate, so positions are more of a "focus" when working in a group than a strict definition.
Comprehensive Engineer: Shows great attention to detail. Are aware how to arrange blocks in the most efficient layout and works to keep ships that way.
Structural Engineer: Focuses on designing and building the framework and interiors of stations and larger ships.
Innovative Engineer: The think tanks. Those who have come up with a new mechanic or concept will be in charge of a team implementing it.
Political
Diplomats and recruitment officers: Will mostly be handled by myself unless an individual shows particular promise.
Important: Members are not limited to one role or branch.
This is our official method of ship classification: http://star-made.org/content/flexible-vessel-classification-method
We're currently using Skype as our communication system but that may be subject to change.
Predicted questions:
What's with the two forms of rank?
The specific roles are in place so I may quickly place members where they are best suited. For example, talented engineers won't have to sit through weeks of busy work before they can begin a project. The same goes for all players.
The rings show seniority, veterency, and trustworthiness, so they generally takes a little longer to ascend. Lower rings take orders from higher rings, but members will usually only receive orders from within his or her branch.
Why do you call them rings?
It's a less generic term than "rank".
What did you mean by "tricks and exploits"?
Well, I can't go around broadcasting our strategies to the world, but we put a lot of focus on outsmarting the enemy.
"Outnumbered? Sure. Outgunned? Sometimes. But not outsmarted. Never outsmarted." -Contact
We're getting set up on the Illusive server: 77.111.242.197:4242
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