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* Unusually for a ''Titanic'' film, Captain Smith does not appear in ''Film/SavingTheTitanic''; only references to his orders are made. Instead, the film focuses on Chief Engineer Joseph Bell, who is in charge of the engineering crew and equivalent in rank, if not responsibility, to the captain.
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** Captain First Rank Marko Ramius, , and his "nemesis" Commander Bart Mancuso of the USS ''Dallas''.
** And his former student Captain Tupolev.
** Ramius's NumberTwo Vasily Borodin also technically qualifies, by rank (Captain 2nd Class) if not by post.

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** Captain First Rank Marko Ramius, , Ramius (Creator/SeanConnery), and his "nemesis" US counterpart Commander Bart Mancuso (Creator/ScottGlenn) of the USS ''Dallas''.
** And his former student student-turned nemesis, Captain Tupolev.
Tupolev (Creator/StellanSkarsgard).
** Ramius's NumberTwo Vasily Borodin (Creator/SamNeill) also technically qualifies, by rank (Captain 2nd Class) if not by post.
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Rostron was a *little* more practical than that; he did indeed tell Dean to turn the ship around at once, but he did confirm Cottam's information before taking any further action. What matters, though, is that the moment he got said confirmation, he didn't hesitate to start making any and all needed preparations for a sea rescue, and it paid off in spades.


*** Upon receiving notification of a passenger liner in distress, Captain Rostron gave the following orders: wake all off-watch personnel, sailors and hospitality staff alike; Navigator, plot ''Titanic'''s position and best course to reach her; boiler rooms light everything and put up all the steam they possibly can; Engineers shut off nonessential systems and divert all steam power to the screws for maximum speed; deckhands rig additional lighting outside the ship, run out the boats, rig lifelines, and post an extra watch to look out for hazards and survivors in the water; stewards and maids gather every available blanket and heat them in the ship's laundry, and set up the ship's parlors, lounges, and dining areas as emergency shelters; cooks prepare hot soup and brandy in large quantities to help treat hypothermia. Only after these orders were issued did Rostron tell his radioman to get confirmation of the distress call. [[RealMenLoveJesus He also regularly offered up a prayer when he issued orders]], and later said about steaming full speed into an ice field in the dark that "I can only conclude [[DivineIntervention another hand than mine]] was on the helm." This is how Sir Arthur Henry Rostron [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever KBE RD RNR]] handled an emergency. Quite understandably, he would eventually become the Commodore of ''the entire Cunard fleet''.

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*** Upon receiving notification of a passenger liner in distress, Captain Rostron gave ''immediately'' ordered his First Officer to turn ''Carpathia'' around and make all speed to ''Titanic''. Then he briefly turned to confirm with Harold Cottam, the wireless operator, that he was sure of his information; upon being answered in the affirmative, he began getting dressed. By the time his hat was on his head, he was ready to give the following orders: wake all off-watch personnel, sailors and hospitality staff alike; Navigator, plot ''Titanic'''s position and best course to reach her; boiler rooms light everything and put up all the steam they possibly can; Engineers shut off nonessential systems and divert all steam power to the screws for maximum speed; deckhands rig additional lighting outside the ship, run out the boats, rig lifelines, and post an extra watch to look out for hazards and survivors in the water; stewards and maids gather every available blanket and heat them in the ship's laundry, and set up the ship's parlors, lounges, and dining areas as emergency shelters; cooks prepare hot soup and brandy in large quantities to help treat hypothermia. Only after these orders were issued did Rostron tell his radioman to get confirmation of the distress call.hypothermia. [[RealMenLoveJesus He also regularly offered up a prayer when he issued orders]], and later said about steaming full speed into an ice field in the dark that "I can only conclude [[DivineIntervention another hand than mine]] was on the helm." This is how Sir Arthur Henry Rostron [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever KBE RD RNR]] handled an emergency. Quite understandably, he would eventually become the Commodore of ''the entire Cunard fleet''.
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* Almost every entry in the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' has a captain as the leader of the defense team, usually a man about 10-20 years older than the rest of the team. Depending on the show, he either heads out with the rest of the team on field missions or he stays at base to give commands most of the time. Notable examples include: Toshio Muramatsu from the original ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' (who paved the way for the rest to come), Kaoru Kiriyama from ''Series/UltraSeven'' (his title was "Commander", but he served the same role), Megumi Iruma from ''Series/UltramanTiga'' (the first female example in the franchise), Gousuke Hibiki from ''Series/UltramanDyna'' (much more of a BoisterousBruiser than most), Shingo Sakomizu from ''Series/UltramanMebius'' (who acted as TheMentor for GUYS), and Hiroshi Hyuuga from ''Series/UltraGalaxyMegaMonsterBattle'' (a more literal example as he's a spaceship captain and a badass at that).

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* Almost every entry in the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' has a captain as the leader of the defense team, usually a man about 10-20 years older than the rest of the team. Depending on the show, he either heads out with the rest of the team on field missions or he stays at base to give commands most of the time. Notable examples include: Toshio Muramatsu from the original ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' (who paved the way for the rest to come), Kaoru Kiriyama from ''Series/UltraSeven'' (his title was "Commander", but he served the same role), Megumi Iruma from ''Series/UltramanTiga'' (the first female example in the franchise), Gousuke Hibiki from ''Series/UltramanDyna'' (much more of a BoisterousBruiser than most), Shingo Sakomizu from ''Series/UltramanMebius'' (who acted as TheMentor for GUYS), and Hiroshi Hyuuga from ''Series/UltraGalaxyMegaMonsterBattle'' (a more literal example as he's a spaceship captain and a badass at that).that) and Gento Hiruma from ''Series/UltramanBlazar'' (who was also the show's protagonist and [[HenshinHero host to Blazar]]).
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* Tact Mayers (''VideoGame/GalaxyAngel'' gameverse; refuses to take on a higher authority, and was even reluctant to become Captain of the Elsior, because he believes authority distances people and makes them more unfeeling.)

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* Tact Mayers (''VideoGame/GalaxyAngel'' gameverse; in the ''VideoGame/GalaxyAngel'' gameverse. He refuses to take on a higher authority, and was even reluctant to become Captain of the Elsior, because he believes authority distances people and makes them more unfeeling.)unfeeling. He continues to play the role in the first installment of ''VideoGame/GalaxyAngelII'' when he commands the Luxiole, albeit by then he's already moved up in rank as Brigadier General.
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* ''Anime/SuperAtragon'' features Captain Hayate, who rarely leaves TheBridge, has his own CatchPhrase and NoIndoorVoice, [[ErmineCapeEffect always wears his full dress uniform]], and sports a [[ManlyFacialHair manly beard]].

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* ''Anime/SuperAtragon'' features Captain Hayate, who rarely leaves TheBridge, has his own CatchPhrase catchphrase and NoIndoorVoice, [[ErmineCapeEffect always wears his full dress uniform]], and sports a [[ManlyFacialHair manly beard]].
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* The USS ''Enterprise'' from ''Film/StarTrek2009'' goes through no less than three commanders; in order, Captain Christopher Pike, Commander Spock, and cadet James T. Kirk. Kirk even fulfills his BadassBoast when he becomes Captain of the]] ''Enterprise]]'' in '''three years''', something Pike said would be possible in '''eight'''.

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* The USS ''Enterprise'' from ''Film/StarTrek2009'' goes through no less than three commanders; in order, Captain Christopher Pike, Commander Spock, and cadet James T. Kirk. Kirk even fulfills his BadassBoast when he becomes Captain of the]] ''Enterprise]]'' the ''Enterprise'' in '''three years''', something Pike said would be possible in '''eight'''.
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The Captain will almost always hold said actual rank, even if their performance would allow the Captain to move up the chain of command. (Also true in non-naval branches of the armed forces (Army, Marines, etc.), since Captain is the highest of the Company Grade ranks, i.e. the officer ranks that participate in actual combat. From Major onward, officer ranks are more administrative.) This is sometimes confused by the naval convention that anyone in command of a given ship is referred to as "captain", no matter their rank (for most vessels smaller than a cruiser, the Captain is [[CommandingCoolness Commander]], and smaller vessels like minesweepers can be commanded by a Lieutenant) — and all other "captains" receive a promotion for the duration of their stay. Literature/HoratioHornblower actually becomes a captain for the first time while still a Midshipman as he is put in charge of a vessel that was captured in battle.

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The Captain will almost always hold said actual rank, even if their performance would allow the Captain to move up the chain of command. (Also true in non-naval branches of the armed forces (Army, Marines, etc.), since Captain is the highest of the Company Grade ranks, i.e. the officer ranks that participate in actual combat. From Major onward, officer ranks are more administrative.) This is sometimes confused by the naval convention that anyone in command of a given ship is referred to as "captain", no matter their rank (for most vessels smaller than a cruiser, the Captain is [[CommandingCoolness Commander]], and smaller vessels like minesweepers can be commanded by a Lieutenant) — and all other "captains" officers on board who actually hold the rank of Captain receive a (honorary) promotion for the duration of their stay.stay and are addressed as "Commodore" (or non-navy Captains (O-3, in US terms) get addressed as "Major"). Literature/HoratioHornblower actually becomes a captain for the first time while still a Midshipman as he is put in charge of a vessel that was captured in battle.
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* ''Literature/TheAdventuresOfAminaAlSirafi'': Amina became famous as the captain or nakhudha of the ''Marawati'', leading her crew on grand swashbuckling adventures by virtue of her extensive expertise, charisma, and force of arms.
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* Commander Melissa Lewis in ''Film/TheMartian'' is a cool and competent captain, but she does deal with guilt for leaving Mark behind.
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** Captain Okita from ''Anime/UchuuSenkanYamato'' (a.k.a. Captain Avatar from ''Anime/StarBlazers'').
** Anime/CaptainHarlock.
** Captain Zero of CosmoWarriorZero
** Anime/QueenEmeraldas, although not referred to as 'Captain', is quite capable of managing a starship.

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** Captain Okita Okita/Avatar from ''Anime/UchuuSenkanYamato'' (a.k.a. Captain Avatar from ''Anime/StarBlazers'').
''Anime/SpaceBattleshipYamato''/''Star Blazers''.
** Anime/CaptainHarlock.
Manga/CaptainHarlock.
** Captain Zero of CosmoWarriorZero
''Cosmo Warrior Zero''.
** Anime/QueenEmeraldas, Manga/QueenEmeraldas, although not referred to as 'Captain', is quite capable of managing a starship.
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* Tatemiya Saiji, the substitute supreme pontiff of the Amakusa-style church in ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' is essentially the captain of the group of Amakusa that work "in the field" so to speak. he is also often the leader of the group's jokes and attempts to help Itsuwa get Touma's affection...whether she wants the help or not at times.

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* Tatemiya Saiji, the substitute supreme pontiff of the Amakusa-style church in ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' ''Literature/ACertainMagicalIndex'' is essentially the captain of the group of Amakusa that work "in the field" so to speak. he is also often the leader of the group's jokes and attempts to help Itsuwa get Touma's affection...whether she wants the help or not at times.
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** The would-be SpinOff ''[[BabylonFiveTheLegendOfTheRangersToLiveAndDieInStarlight Legend of the Rangers]]'' has Shok-na (Captain) David Martel of the Ranger ship ''Liandra''.

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** The would-be SpinOff ''[[BabylonFiveTheLegendOfTheRangersToLiveAndDieInStarlight ''[[Film/BabylonFiveTheLegendOfTheRangersToLiveAndDieInStarlight Legend of the Rangers]]'' has Shok-na (Captain) David Martel of the Ranger ship ''Liandra''.
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** The would-be SpinOff ''[[Recap/LegendOfTheRangersS01E00 Legend of the Rangers]]'' has Shok-na (Captain) David Martel of the Ranger ship ''Liandra''.

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** The would-be SpinOff ''[[Recap/LegendOfTheRangersS01E00 ''[[BabylonFiveTheLegendOfTheRangersToLiveAndDieInStarlight Legend of the Rangers]]'' has Shok-na (Captain) David Martel of the Ranger ship ''Liandra''.
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* ''Series/TheLoveBoat'': Captain Merrill Stubing, formerly of the U.S. Navy, commands the ''Pacific Princess'' in most of the episodes, and the ''Island Princess'' in the ones where the more exotic locales are visited.
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*''Series/BarneyMiller'': Hal Linden is the titular police captain here, of the fictional 12th Precinct in NYC; he is also the OnlySaneMan there in that precinct detective squad.
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A median approach between the two is to imply that available personnel are in a relatively small number, thus forcing and justifying the presence of the Captain and senior officers in field situations, or to outright establish that The Captain's skill and experience are just that indispensable due to AuthorityEqualsAsskicking, thus making him the best one to handle the MonsterOfTheWeek.

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A median approach between the two is to imply that available personnel are in a relatively small number, thus forcing and justifying the presence of the Captain and senior officers in field situations, or to outright establish that The Captain's skill and experience are just that indispensable due to AuthorityEqualsAsskicking, RankScalesWithAsskicking, thus making him the best one to handle the MonsterOfTheWeek.



* ''Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger'': [[CatSmile Captain]] [[BadassArmfold Marvelous]] of Gokai Galleon. His [[CloudcuckoolandersMinder crew]] considers him to be [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} insane]] [[RefugeInAudacity weirdo]] and for a good reason, as his zany schemes can get out of the hand quickly. It makes [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking him]] quite competent at his job, though, and they all have a well-deserved VitriolicBestBuds [[TrueCompanions relationship]].

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* ''Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger'': [[CatSmile Captain]] [[BadassArmfold Captain Marvelous]] of Gokai Galleon. His [[CloudcuckoolandersMinder crew]] considers him to be [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} insane]] [[RefugeInAudacity insane weirdo]] and for a good reason, as his zany schemes can get out of the hand quickly. It makes [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking [[RankScalesWithAsskicking him]] quite competent at his job, though, and they all have a well-deserved VitriolicBestBuds [[TrueCompanions relationship]].relationship.
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*** Upon receiving notification of a passenger liner in distress, Captain Rostron gave the following orders: wake all off-watch personnel, sailors and hospitality staff alike; Navigator, plot ''Titanic'''s position and best course to reach her; boiler rooms light everything and put up all the steam they possibly can; Engineers shut off nonessential systems and divert all steam power to the screws for maximum speed; deckhands rig additional lighting outside the ship, run out the boats, rig lifelines, and post an extra watch to look out for hazards and survivors in the water; stewards and maids gather every available blanket and heat them in the ship's laundry, and set up the ship's parlors, lounges, and dining areas as emergency shelters; cooks prepare hot soup and brandy in large quantities to help treat hypothermia. Only after these orders were issued did Rostron tell his radioman to get confirmation of the distress call. [[RealMenLoveJesus He also regularly offered up a prayer when he issued orders]], and later talked about steaming full speed into an ice field in the dark "I can only conclude [[DivineIntervention another hand than mine]] was on the helm." This is how Sir Arthur Henry Rostron [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever KBE RD RNR]] handled an emergency. Quite understandably, he would eventually become the Commodore of ''the entire Cunard fleet''.

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*** Upon receiving notification of a passenger liner in distress, Captain Rostron gave the following orders: wake all off-watch personnel, sailors and hospitality staff alike; Navigator, plot ''Titanic'''s position and best course to reach her; boiler rooms light everything and put up all the steam they possibly can; Engineers shut off nonessential systems and divert all steam power to the screws for maximum speed; deckhands rig additional lighting outside the ship, run out the boats, rig lifelines, and post an extra watch to look out for hazards and survivors in the water; stewards and maids gather every available blanket and heat them in the ship's laundry, and set up the ship's parlors, lounges, and dining areas as emergency shelters; cooks prepare hot soup and brandy in large quantities to help treat hypothermia. Only after these orders were issued did Rostron tell his radioman to get confirmation of the distress call. [[RealMenLoveJesus He also regularly offered up a prayer when he issued orders]], and later talked said about steaming full speed into an ice field in the dark that "I can only conclude [[DivineIntervention another hand than mine]] was on the helm." This is how Sir Arthur Henry Rostron [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever KBE RD RNR]] handled an emergency. Quite understandably, he would eventually become the Commodore of ''the entire Cunard fleet''.

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