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Trabia Garden, like any military organization, has a firm chain of command and seniority in place for organizational and instruction purposes. Entry-level students into the Garden program have their choice of specializations, some of which have different organizational trees than others. The primary Garden programs - SeeD, Combat, Magic, and Alchemic specializations - follow the same ranking hierarchy, while cadets who choose to join [[:Category:Trabia Garden#Merchant's Alley|Merchant's Alley]] or [[:Category:Trabia Garden#Senatorial Hall|Senatorial Hall]] follow a separate ranking structure once they enter officer-level rankings.  
 
Trabia Garden, like any military organization, has a firm chain of command and seniority in place for organizational and instruction purposes. Entry-level students into the Garden program have their choice of specializations, some of which have different organizational trees than others. The primary Garden programs - SeeD, Combat, Magic, and Alchemic specializations - follow the same ranking hierarchy, while cadets who choose to join [[:Category:Trabia Garden#Merchant's Alley|Merchant's Alley]] or [[:Category:Trabia Garden#Senatorial Hall|Senatorial Hall]] follow a separate ranking structure once they enter officer-level rankings.  
  
====Enlisted Ranks====
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==Junior Sentry Grade==
'''Layman'''
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Junior Sentry initially focus on adapting to Sentry requirements, achieving occupational proficiency, and becoming productive members of the organization.
  
This rank is given to entry-level students to Garden. Before being allowed to decide upon a specialization, they must study basic concepts, such as history, mathematics, science, art, and language.
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===Cadet (S-1) "Cdt"===
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Cadets are entry members of Sentry. They require maximum supervision. Initially, they focus on their educational studies and on the transition from a civilian into the Sentry lifestyle. The appropriate term of reference is "Cadet."
|[[Image:CH8r_Layman.jpg|Layman, Trabia Garden.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
'''Cadet'''
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===Cadet First Class (S-2) "C1c"===
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Cadet First Class are acclimated members of Sentry who are prepared to accept Sentry training and begin preparing for the Sentry Field Exam. Appropriate terms of address are "Cadet" or "Cadet First Class."
  
Upon reaching the age of nine, students are accepted into the SeeD program and given the rank of Cadet. Here, they will expand their studies, decide upon a specialization if desired, and prepare for the SeeD exam, as well as begin basic combat training.
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===Senior Cadet (S-3) "SCdt"===
{|
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Senior Cadets are members of Sentry who have completed their primary and some secondary education and training. They have met the requirements to take a classification, such as Alchemy Specialist. In addition, their primary responsibilities are geared towards completing their educational requirements in order to take the Field Exam and become Sentry officers. Appropriate terms of address are "Cadet" or "Senior Cadet."
|[[Image:CH8r_Cadet.jpg|Cadet, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Cadet.jpg|Cadet, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Cadet.jpg|Cadet, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Cadet.jpg|Cadet, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
====Officer Ranks====
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==Sentry Officer Grade==
'''Ensign'''
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Officers focus on mission accomplishment, typically by entering directly into open or covert operations. Having completed their initial and job training, they are expected to enter the field, or to lead field officers, in the performance of their duties.
  
Upon completion of the field exam, a cadet is made a full-time SeeD officer and given the rank of Ensign. This rank makes up the vast majority of SeeD forces, and many are also found working underneath department heads and instructors as aides.
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===Lieutenant (S-4) "Lt."===
{|
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Lieutenants are first-level Sentry officers who primarily operate in the field. They utilie theuir frontline training to operate in any environment imaginable. Lieutenants are also classified as being either generalist or specialists in their field. Appropriate terms of address are "Lieutenant" or "Sentry."
|[[Image:CH8r_Ensign.jpg|Ensign, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Ensign.jpg|Ensign, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Ensign.jpg|Ensign, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Ensign.jpg|Ensign, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
'''Lieutenant'''
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===Captain (S-5) "Capt"===
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Captains are Sentry with field experience who continue to operate in the field. All captains are required to have at least one specialization and additional, extended training. Special operations training normally becomes available at this rank. Appropriate terms of address are "Captain" or "Sentry."
  
Lieutenants are SeeD that have proven themselves to have an above-average level of skill in their chosen field, as well as a certain amount of experience in combat.
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===Major (S-6) "Maj"===
{|
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Majors are talented, highly experienced Sentry officers. They are tasked withg leading a squad of up to five other Sentry officers omn assignments and contracts. They often retain their field status. Instructor training normally becomes available at this rank. Appropriate terms of address arte "Major," "Sentry," or "Squad Leader."
|[[Image:CH8r_Lieutenant.jpg|Lieutenant, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Lieutenant.jpg|Lieutenant, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Lieutenant.jpg|Lieutenant, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Lieutenant.jpg|Lieutenant, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
'''Captain'''
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===Colonel (S-7) "Col"===
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Colonels are top-notch Sentry who typically operate in an administrative capacity. During large-scale field operations, they direct multiple squads, relaying mission-critical information between the field teams and the command staff. Appropriate terms of of address are "Colonel," "Sentry," or "Squadron Commander."
  
Captains are experienced SeeD officials who are generally experts in basic tactics and operations, as well as intermediates in their specialization of choice. Sometimes, Captains will be given command roles with a squad of Ensigns, though this is rare; most often, they aid in training and instructing cadets within Garden.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Captain.jpg|Captain, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Captain.jpg|Captain, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Captain.jpg|Captain, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Captain.jpg|Captain, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
'''Major'''
 
 
Majors are SeeD who have proven themselves experts in both basic skills and their specializations of choice. They are allowed to command squads of up to six members, though not all choose to do so. All Instructors are of at least Major rank, and the command exam may only be taken after attaining this rank.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Major.jpg|Major, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Major.jpg|Major, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Major.jpg|Major, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Major.jpg|Major, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Instructor'''
 
 
Instructors are SeeD members with a high proficiency in a given area who forgo field work for the chance to teach.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Trabia_Instructor.png|Instructor, Trabia Garden.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Colonel'''
 
 
Colonels form the backbone of the general command staff of Garden, taking orders directly from the members of the Republic of the Sphere and the Garden Commander. They are responsible for maintaining order and discipline within a command post during large-scale operations, and are certified to lead several SeeD squads at once either individually, or in the form of a larger unit. They also act as liaisons between Gardens and other organizations.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Colonel.jpg|Colonel, no specialization.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Alchemy_Colonel.jpg|Colonel, Alchemy division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Combat_Colonel.jpg|Colonel, Combat division.|frame]]
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Mage_Colonel.jpg|Colonel, Magic division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Petty Officer'''
 
 
Petty Officers are the lowest-level command officials, responsible for maintaining the basic day-to-day duties of Garden. These include reception, accounting, security, technology, general operations, maintenance, and administration.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Command_Petty_Officer.jpg|Petty Officer, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Headmaster'''
 
 
The Headmaster is the policy-maker in Garden, working closely with Senatorial Hall to dictate how Garden should be run. He has final say over all non-military matters, and thus the highest precedence in these matters.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Trabia_Headmaster.jpg|Headmaster, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Knight of the Sphere (Commodore)'''
 
 
Command structure members who command divisions within the Trabian military branches are granted this rank, and it is considered a great honor to be granted membership within the Republic of the Sphere.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Command_Commodore.jpg|Knight of the Sphere, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Paladin of the Sphere (Brigadier)'''
 
 
The officers who command the four main branches of the Trabian military are given this rank. Only four may serve at any given time, and they have complete authority over their specified branch excepting only the General of the Sphere. In other branches, their authority is second only to the Paladin of the branch in question and the General of the Sphere.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Command_Brigadier.jpg|Paladin of the Sphere, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''General of the Sphere (Field Marshal)'''
 
 
The General of the Sphere precedes the Headmaster in matters dealing with combat operations, answering only to the Garden Commander. The holder of this rank also oversees all Paladins and Knights of the Sphere.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Command_Field_Marshal.jpg|General of the Sphere, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
 
'''Garden Commander'''
 
 
The Garden Commander also precedes the Headmaster in matters dealing with combat operations. They are the controllers of Garden military affairs by-and-large, handling the distribution of contracts to foreign entities.
 
{|
 
|[[Image:CH8r_Trabia_Garden_Commander.jpg|Garden Commander, command division.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
 
====Merchant's Alley====
 
====Merchant's Alley====
 
'''Hireling'''
 
'''Hireling'''
  
{|
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{|[[Image:CH8r_Merchant_Hireling.jpg|Hireling, Merchant's Alley.|frame]]|}
|[[Image:CH8r_Merchant_Hireling.jpg|Hireling, Merchant's Alley.|frame]]
 
|}
 
  
 
'''Manager'''
 
'''Manager'''

Revision as of 14:45, 29 April 2012

Trabia Garden, like any military organization, has a firm chain of command and seniority in place for organizational and instruction purposes. Entry-level students into the Garden program have their choice of specializations, some of which have different organizational trees than others. The primary Garden programs - SeeD, Combat, Magic, and Alchemic specializations - follow the same ranking hierarchy, while cadets who choose to join Merchant's Alley or Senatorial Hall follow a separate ranking structure once they enter officer-level rankings.

Junior Sentry Grade

Junior Sentry initially focus on adapting to Sentry requirements, achieving occupational proficiency, and becoming productive members of the organization.

Cadet (S-1) "Cdt"

Cadets are entry members of Sentry. They require maximum supervision. Initially, they focus on their educational studies and on the transition from a civilian into the Sentry lifestyle. The appropriate term of reference is "Cadet."

Cadet First Class (S-2) "C1c"

Cadet First Class are acclimated members of Sentry who are prepared to accept Sentry training and begin preparing for the Sentry Field Exam. Appropriate terms of address are "Cadet" or "Cadet First Class."

Senior Cadet (S-3) "SCdt"

Senior Cadets are members of Sentry who have completed their primary and some secondary education and training. They have met the requirements to take a classification, such as Alchemy Specialist. In addition, their primary responsibilities are geared towards completing their educational requirements in order to take the Field Exam and become Sentry officers. Appropriate terms of address are "Cadet" or "Senior Cadet."

Sentry Officer Grade

Officers focus on mission accomplishment, typically by entering directly into open or covert operations. Having completed their initial and job training, they are expected to enter the field, or to lead field officers, in the performance of their duties.

Lieutenant (S-4) "Lt."

Lieutenants are first-level Sentry officers who primarily operate in the field. They utilie theuir frontline training to operate in any environment imaginable. Lieutenants are also classified as being either generalist or specialists in their field. Appropriate terms of address are "Lieutenant" or "Sentry."

Captain (S-5) "Capt"

Captains are Sentry with field experience who continue to operate in the field. All captains are required to have at least one specialization and additional, extended training. Special operations training normally becomes available at this rank. Appropriate terms of address are "Captain" or "Sentry."

Major (S-6) "Maj"

Majors are talented, highly experienced Sentry officers. They are tasked withg leading a squad of up to five other Sentry officers omn assignments and contracts. They often retain their field status. Instructor training normally becomes available at this rank. Appropriate terms of address arte "Major," "Sentry," or "Squad Leader."

Colonel (S-7) "Col"

Colonels are top-notch Sentry who typically operate in an administrative capacity. During large-scale field operations, they direct multiple squads, relaying mission-critical information between the field teams and the command staff. Appropriate terms of of address are "Colonel," "Sentry," or "Squadron Commander."


Merchant's Alley

Hireling

Manager
Manager, Merchant's Alley.

Executive

Executive, Merchant's Alley.

Trustee

Trustee, Merchant's Alley.

Shareholder

Shareholder, Merchant's Alley.

Senatorial Hall

Informant

Informant, Senatorial Hall.

Councilor

Councilor, Senatorial Hall.

Majority Leader

Majority Leader, Senatorial Hall.

Magistrate

Magistrate, Senatorial Hall.