Clouded Horizons:Trabia Garden Ranks

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.