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Ship Ranks and Positions

Customized rank symbols are used to distinguish between the various roles within the Colorado Rogues organization. The designs are based loosely on naval ranks, and were designed by Merlot and Stalkie McGroper in 2005.

The Ranking hierarchy recognized within the Rogues is as follows, from most senior to least senior:

Fleet Head
	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
	Captain	The Captain of a ship at sea is in absolute command of the vessel. The Captain's Insigna can be identified by the title "Captain" above their respective ship's flag.
	First Mate	The First Mate answers to the Captain and is the second-in-command in all functions.
	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
	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	Master of rigging, anchor, sailing (also performs the master-at-arms' duties if there is none)
	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.
	Master at Arms	Master of the Armory - The Ship's police force. Executing corporal punishment and serving as Weapons Master. 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.
	Master Gunner	Ship's master of black powder usage - 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	Master of 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	Recorder and master of documents - 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.
	Shipwright	Master of Shipbuilding and Carpentry - Shipwrights are craftsman who specialize in the design, repair and dismantling of ships. While shipbuilding normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard, Shipwrights may be kept on a ship to carry out basic repairs while abroad.
	Master Armorer	An armorer was, in former times, a smith who specialized in manufacturing and repairing arms and armor.