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The Mobile Assault Force is led by the four officers of its fleets, though head of intelligence Kycilia Zabi with Char's endorsement commands more seniority than most despite only being a rear admiral. Their primary role is as an external fleet outside the Pantheon, mapping out areas and timestamps for their eventual invasion and subjugation of the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' multiverse under Char. Their home base is on Plavsky Prime, a giant Arista on the edge of the ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'' universe which serves as a battle station and the main research site for Plavsky particles. Currently, operations are being overseen by civilian Arian Mashita to synthesize a mutated variant of Arista to create a new fusion reactor capable of servicing all mobile weapons regardless of their series of origin. For more info, see [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonFourthFleet h]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonFifthFleet er]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSixthFleet e]].
[[folder:Military Ranks]]
Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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[[AC:Warrant Officer Ranks (Both Forces)]]
Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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[[AC:Naval Ranks]]
* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company of a task group aka a task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and usually command of a task group (part of a task force). In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Assault Force, usually serving as the head of a task force. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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[[AC:Army Ranks]]
* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point in becoming a general or risk being fired. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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'''[[AC:Special Ranks]]'''
* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is Authority in Name Only. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Grand United Alliance of Evil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically space-based individuals. This includes [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Maria Pure Armonia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Patrick Zala]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE Fezarl Ezelcant]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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[[folder:Military Ranks]]
Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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[[AC:Warrant Officer Ranks (Both Forces)]]
Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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[[AC:Naval Ranks]]
* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company of a task group aka a task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and usually command of a task group (part of a task force). In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Assault Force, usually serving as the head of a task force. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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[[AC:Army Ranks]]
* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point in becoming a general or risk being fired. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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'''[[AC:Special Ranks]]'''
* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is Authority in Name Only. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Grand United Alliance of Evil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically space-based individuals. This includes [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Maria Pure Armonia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Patrick Zala]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE Fezarl Ezelcant]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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The Mobile Assault Force is led by the four officers of its fleets, though head of intelligence Kycilia Zabi with Char's endorsement commands more seniority than most despite only being a rear admiral. Their primary role is as an external fleet outside the Pantheon, mapping out areas and timestamps for their eventual invasion and subjugation of the ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' multiverse under Char. Their home base is on Plavsky Prime, a giant Arista on the edge of the ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'' universe which serves as a battle station and the main research site for Plavsky particles. Currently, operations are being overseen by civilian Arian Mashita to synthesize a mutated variant of Arista to create a new fusion reactor capable of servicing all mobile weapons regardless of their series of origin. For more info, see [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonFourthFleet h]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonFifthFleet er]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSixthFleet e]].
[[folder:Military Ranks]]
Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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[[AC:Warrant Officer Ranks (Both Forces)]]
Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company of a task group aka a task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and usually command of a task group (part of a task force). In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Assault Force, usually serving as the head of a task force. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point in becoming a general or risk being fired. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is Authority in Name Only. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Grand United Alliance of Evil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically space-based individuals. This includes [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Maria Pure Armonia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Patrick Zala]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE Fezarl Ezelcant]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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[[AC:Warrant Officer Ranks (Both Forces)]]
Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company of a task group aka a task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and usually command of a task group (part of a task force). In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Assault Force, usually serving as the head of a task force. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point in becoming a general or risk being fired. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is Authority in Name Only. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Grand United Alliance of Evil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically space-based individuals. This includes [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Maria Pure Armonia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Patrick Zala]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE Fezarl Ezelcant]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company or task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and at most has deputy command of a task group. In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Attack Force, usually serving as the head of a task group (part of a task force) or a medium-sized command. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors. Officers in charge of primary branches of the navy get an immediate promotion to vice admiral (though rear admiral is also a possibility).
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and at most has deputy command of a task group. In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Attack Force, usually serving as the head of a task group (part of a task force) or a medium-sized command. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors. Officers in charge of primary branches of the navy get an immediate promotion to vice admiral (though rear admiral is also a possibility).
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* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company or of a task group aka a task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, andat most has deputy usually command of a task group.group (part of a task force). In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the SpaceAttack Assault Force, usually serving as the head of a task group (part or a position of authority or even command of a task force) or a medium-sized command.force. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.Officers in charge of primary branches of the navy get an immediate promotion to vice admiral (though rear admiral is also a possibility).
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* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors.
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* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is Authority in Name Only. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Grand United Alliance of Evil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically space-based individuals. This includes [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Maria Pure Armonia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Patrick Zala]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE Fezarl Ezelcant]].
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company or task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and at most has deputy command of a task group. In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Attack Force, usually serving as the head of a task group (part of a task force) or a medium-sized command. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors. Officers in charge of primary branches of the navy get an immediate promotion to vice admiral (though rear admiral is also a possibility).
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Ensign]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōi[[/note]]: The entry-level rank for listed members of the division, most officers here serve as trainees or aides to superior officers, mostly handle datawork and supply management. Lucky individuals may receive command of a small ship or better yet, posting to a mobile suit battalion.
* '''OF-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūi[[/note]]: Ensigns are promoted to this rank after a few months of service, and are often posted to mobile assault forces. As such, Lieutenant Junior Grades (or Junior Lieutenants) form the bulk of mobile suit and mobile armor pilots in the Cohort. Certain infamous [=LTJGs=] include Black Tri-Star members Ortega and Mash, whom others of their rank usually defer to.
* '''OF-3 (Lieutenant)'''[[note]]kaigun-dai-i[[/note]]: These mobile suit pilots command an entire squad of mobile suit pilots, usually Junior Lieutenants and enlisted rank soldiers. By this point officers are expected to be fully combat capable and able to handle leadership duties. Depending on how long an officer has served with this rank, he or she can be addressed as 'Senior Lieutenant'. Ramba Ral held the rank for most of the One Year War[[note]]demotion for insubordination is optional knowledge[[/note]].
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Lieutenant Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōsa[[/note]]: Usually a commanding officer of a medium-sized battleship, and more often than not an AcePilot of a custom mobile suit in command of a mobile suit squadron. They specialize in certain tactics and skills and thus are assigned to high-risk situations and battles. Infamously, this rank was the one held by Supreme Commander Char for most of the One Year War.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Commander]])'''[[note]]kaigun-chūsa[[/note]]: The first of the senior officer ranks, and in charge of a ship or a platoon of up to 50 soldiers. As a senior officer, they commonly report directly to their task unit's commanding officer, usually a captain or commodore. Mobile suit pilots of this rank usually lead a specialized division, such as Johnny Ridden and Chimaera Corps[[note]]he received this rank posthumously[[/note]]. As the commanding officer of their flagship, commanders can be addressed as 'captains'.
* '''OF-6 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]kaigun-daisa [[/note]]: Commanding officer of a company of up to 150 soldiers (i.e. a large mobile suit company or task unit), a deputy if a commodore is present. As such, they usually captain a large ship under the direction of an admiral who commands the entire fleet. Minor sector or regional Pantheon commands can also fall under this rank's bailiwick. Expect an officer of this rank to begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary territory.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and at most has deputy command of a task group. In the context of a larger fleet, they run a significant portion of its forces and report directly to their fleet's vice admiral. Most glory-hound officers only see this as the bridge between success and failure in obtaining a RankUp. Nevertheless, being a commodore already ensures near equal footing with a rear admiral.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space Attack Force, usually serving as the head of a task group (part of a task force) or a medium-sized command. The most prestigious rear admirals serve as the third-in-command of an entire fleet, subordinate to their vice admiral and admiral (or fleet admiral if it's Char's personal fleet).
* '''OF-9 (Vice Admiral)'''[[note]]kaigun-chūjō[[/note]]: The commanding officer of a task force, or second-in-command or commanding officer of an entire fleet depending on the situation. They normally have full autonomy in their duties so long as they report to their superiors. Officers in charge of primary branches of the navy get an immediate promotion to vice admiral (though rear admiral is also a possibility).
* '''OF-10 ([[FourStarBadass Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: The most senior rank an officer can attain normally, has the highest command of an entire fleet and a base along with it. They report directly to Supreme Commander Char and[=/=]or Grand Admiral Thrawn himself. Dozle Zabi, an admiral of the faction has regular command of the First Fleet and the Solomon asteroid base.
* '''OF-11 (Fleet Admiral)'''[[note]]gensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is only given to outstanding admirals worthy of the honour, but only in times of crisis. During the Pantheonic Rebellion, Black Zeon leader Gihren Zabi was awarded the rank of Fleet Admiral, but this was revoked in the aftermath, a key factor in the fracturing of the GUAE Mecha Cohort. As Supreme Commander of the Red Zeon faction and the Cohort as a whole, Char Aznable is the sole person to have the rank of Fleet Admiral currently. He has the authority to direct all forces of the Mecha Cohort unilaterally.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Admiral)'''[[note]]dai-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: As a subsidiary unit of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, Char serves alongside (or under, you decide) the GUAE space fleet commander, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He has the final say in all military matters, but can be overruled by the Cohort's High Command. Otherwise, his authority equals that of Char and he mostly leaves him to his own devices.
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-> '''Kycilia:''' ''What are my assurances, Casval, should I pass into your service? Even if Gihren has become troublesome, we have history that makes me.... reluctant to help you. Plucking me from the afterlife doesn't count.''
-> '''Char:''' ''You gave me a place under you when Dozle abandoned me. I gave you retribution that time. This time, it is a reward.''
-> '''Kycilia:''' ''What kind of reward?''
-> '''Char:''' ''Complete command of the entire division of non-naval forces in the entire Cohort''. '''''If''''' ''you choose to help me against Gihren. Will you?''
-> '''Kycilia:''' ''I shall. But I will not forget.''
-> '''Char:''' ''I agree. You will not.''
-> '''Thrawn''': ''I thank for your cooperation, my lady. Colonel Yularen will help you adjust to your new posting in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. There is much to do.''
-->-- '''Supreme Commander Char, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Kycilia Zabi discussing her entry into the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort'''
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Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point to become a general. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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-> '''Kycilia:''' ''What are my assurances, Casval, should I pass into your service? Even if Gihren has become troublesome, we have history that makes me.... reluctant to help you. Plucking me from the afterlife doesn't count.''
-> '''Char:''' ''You gave me a place under you when Dozle abandoned me. I gave you retribution that time. This time, it is a reward.''
-> '''Kycilia:''' ''What kind of reward?''
-> '''Char:''' ''Complete command of the entire division of non-naval forces in the entire Cohort''. '''''If''''' ''you choose to help me against Gihren. Will you?''
-> '''Kycilia:''' ''I shall. But I will not forget.''
-> '''Char:''' ''I agree. You will not.''
-> '''Thrawn''': ''I thank for your cooperation, my lady. Colonel Yularen will help you adjust to your new posting in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. There is much to do.''
-->-- '''Supreme Commander Char, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Kycilia Zabi discussing her entry into the Pantheon/GUAEMechaCohort'''
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Owing to the nature of the RealRobot genre and its theme of maintaining realism, the GUAE Mecha Cohort is one of the few branches of the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil to have a proper ranking system that is actually adhered to by its members, the other being the GUAE's sea and space fleets (because they're led by Grand Admiral Thrawn). Both services share similar ranking systems. All mecha pilots in the Pantheon are of considerable talent and rank in their own universes, hence only officer ranks are listed here. Rest assured enlisted personnel are present in the Cohort, though they are limited to piloting MechaMooks. All new pilots listed are to be awarded the appropriate rank as follows[[note]]also note that officers in a charge of a warship are addressed as 'kanchou' onboard the ship regardless of rank[[/note]]:
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Warrant officers have a special place in the Cohort. They command the same level of authority as commissioned officers because of their specialty in specific departments, but are still considered part of the enlisted ranks. Because of this, their powers are restricted in certain aspects. Those with probable reason are immediately promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Other enlisted personnel are not notable in Gundam and hence not listed. And for the record, specialized duties include engineering, cooking and repairs under the force.
* '''WO-1 (Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]heisōchō[=/=]jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields with authority equivalent to a lieutenant (navy) or first lieutenant (army).
* '''WO-2 (Senior Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]jōkyū-heisōchō[=/=]jōkyū-jun-i[[/note]]: Experts in their various fields who are senior to their subordinates, equivalent to a lieutenant commander (navy) or captain (army). There are generally few of these due to the likelihood of being promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
* '''WO-3 (Chief Warrant Officer)'''[[note]]chifū-heisōchō[=/=]chifū-jun-i[[/note]]: The most senior of all warrant officers with authority equivalent to a commander[=/=]captain (navy) or major (army). Currently vacant since prospective soldiers of this rank are quickly promoted to Lieutenant and above.
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* '''OF-1 ([[EnsignNewbie Second Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōi[[/note]]: Officers who command a platoon of 15-50 non-commissioned officers, also known as a platoon leader. They often leads small detachments of a mobile assault task force. Otherwise, they serve as staff officers to a captain, though this role automatically disqualifies them from promotion.
* '''OF-2 ([[MookLieutenant First Lieutenant]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūi[[/note]]: Shares the same duties as a second lieutenant but with a lower likelihood of doing staff officer duties. They report to their superior, either a captain or major.
* '''OF-3 ([[TheCaptain Captain]])'''[[note]]rikugun-tai-i[[/note]]: In command of a company of 150-200 soldiers, or a special mobile assault task force. This usually lands a captain full authority over a base (not a primary headquarters) and all its mobile suit forces, as well as a small flagship.
* '''OF-4 ([[MajorlyAwesome Major]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōsa[[/note]]: The first of the field officer ranks, those that have leadership of a ground force. Commands a large company of mobile suit forces and command of several bases in a region or sector, with command of a localized group of ships serving the direct area of bases. Additionally, a major directly reports to their superior officer, a lieutenant colonel or colonel.
* '''OF-5 ([[CommandingCoolness Lieutenant Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-chūsa[[/note]]: Has command of an entire battalion of up to 1000 soldiers, near complete authority of all land operations in a regional sector, answers to their colonel. This comes with full authority over the fleet unit serving his or her assigned bases. Officers with the enlisted rank of sergeant major often serve as a lieutenant colonel's NumberTwo.
* '''OF-6 ([[ColonelBadass Colonel]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taisa[[/note]]: Command over an entire regional sector, several battalions and its attached fleet, with provisional authority over all ground forces if deemed necessary. This is the last of the field officers before command duties begin leaning into ArmchairMilitary. Colonel M'Quve was in charge of the Odessa mining operation, and used his field duties separate from his superior to engage in illicit acts for Lady Kycilia.
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Brigadier General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-junshō[[/note]]: Also known as 'Brigadier', this officer rank has command of 2000-5000 soldiers (a brigade) and deputy command of a large portion of ground mobile suit forces in the Pantheon under a major general. Most officers starting from this rank are military veterans with years of mobile suit piloting and battle experiences under their belt.
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Major General]])'''[[note]]rikugun-shōshō[[/note]]: Has complete command of a regiment, a large portion of ground mobile suit forces of the GUAE Mecha Cohort with the blessing of their direct superior, a general. They are among the most capable officers in the Earth Attack Force.
* '''OF-9 (Lieutenant General)'''[[note]]rikugun-chūjō[[/note]]: Officers of this rank have command over the entire ground mobile suit forces, and second-in-command to the generals, who are extremely scarce in comparison to the admirals of the Space Attack Force. This rank is considered the make-or-break point to become a general. Due to having to be in space to command their respective fleets over the Pantheon or liaising with superior officers, they are commonly never seen on the ground except in major operations.
* '''OF-10 ([[FrontlineGeneral Gen]][[FourStarBadass eral]])'''[[note]]rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Has complete command of all ground mobile suit forces of the faction, answerable only to Supreme Commander Char (or Gihren depending on the faction). As such, they usually liaise with the navy and are rarely seen on the ground. Nevertheless, they have the final say on all military operations under their authority, and provide naval support when necessary.
* '''OF-11 (Field Marshal)'''[[note]]gensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: Conferred upon generals who have displayed stellar military performance, be that in mobile suit piloting or battle tactics. In command of all mobile suit forces in the GUAE Mecha Cohort, Char is the sole individual to hold this rank, but unlike with the Fleet Admiral rank, others may join him soon.
* '''OF-12 (Grand Marshal)'''[[note]]dai-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This largely ceremonial rank is conferred upon the highest-ranking member of the Pantheon/GUAEConquestArmy, since it's named ''Army''. Since the Cohort's inception, this honour belongs to [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sheev]] [[Pantheon/{{Depravity}} Palpatine]] of the Galactic Empire. Darth Sidious is large hands-off in his dealings with the Cohort, seeing as he doesn't know or think to care about how mechas work. He usually leaves matters in the hands of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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* '''OF-13 (Generalissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-rikugun-taishō[[/note]]: This rank is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]], specifically ground-based commanders. This includes [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Fixx Bloodman]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Homer Katagiri]].
* '''OF-14 (Sovereign)'''[[note]]shugenja[[/note]]: Awarded posthumously to the forefathers of both factions of the Cohort, Zeon Zum Deikun for the Red faction and Degwin Sodo Zabi for the Black faction. Ironically, this rank was awarded posthumously when Degwin had already served as Sovereign of the Principality of Zeon during his lifetime.
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