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Revision as of 11:53, 25 September 2016

Ranking in the Rogues is as follows:

Fleet Head
Flag small.jpg Commodore The Commodore holds diplomatic responsibility within the fleet. The Commodore is essentially Chairman of the Board of the Rogues, responsible for planning and holding regular Captains Council meetings. In addition to his ship duties as a Captain, the Commodore is also responsible for taking on the obligation and prestige of representing the Rogues at various events, piratical or otherwise.

Ship's Head
Insigna Title Description
Flag small.jpg Captain The Captain of a ship at sea is in absolute command of the vessel.
Firstmate.jpg First Mate The First Mate answers to the Captain and is the second-in-command in all functions.
Quartermaster.jpg Quartermaster The Quartermaster is part of The Head and 3rd in charge of the ship, answering only to the Captain and First Mate respectively.

Ship Officer Positions
Insigna Title Description
Crossedbones.jpg Ship Officer A Ship Officer is recognized by a pair of crossed bones on their Sashes. Officers are above the Standard Crew and below The Head and this is noted by the Crossed Bones. Some specialized crew can be considered Officers at the discretion of the ship's Captain They will receive only a set of crossed bones and no Division Symbol
Bosun.jpg Bosun Master of rigging, anchor, sailing (also performs the master-at-arms' duties if there is none)
Masterartisan.jpg Master Artisan Master of design and repair - The Master Artisan is the head of ship or fleet-themed design. He may work with standard crew such as the Tailor, Painter or Leathersmith.
Masterofarms.jpg Master at Arms Master of the Armory - Looks after swords and firearms, ensuring they are kept in good order and ready for use in combat. Instructs other members of the crew in the use of arms and responsible for carrying out disciplinary actions.
Mastergunner.jpg Master Gunner The Master Gunner is responsible for ensuring that all guns, both above and below deck, are sufficiently manned for discharge and service during battle.
Navigator.jpg Navigator A navigator is the person onboard a ship responsible for its navigation. The navigator's responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the Captain while en route, and ensuring that hazards are avoided. The navigator is in charge of maintaining the ship's nautical charts, nautical publications, and navigational equipment, and generally has responsibility for communications.
Scribe.jpg Scribe Scribe (or Scrivener) is historically, a person who could read and write. This usually indicated secretarial and administrative duties such as dictation and keeping business, judicial, and history records. A Scribe may keep ship minutes, records and logs.
Masterarmorer.jpg Master Armorer An armorer or armorer was in former times a smith who specialized in manufacturing and repairing arms and armor.


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