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Char Aznable leads the force on top, with the officers of the Home Fleet following close behind. For more information, look at the force's [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonHomeFleet respec]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSecondFleet tive]] [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonThirdFleet fleets]].
[[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:Special Ranks]]'''
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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:Special Ranks]]'''
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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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Char Aznable leads the force on top, with the officers of the Home Fleet following close behind. For more information, look at the force's [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonHomeFleet respec]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSecondFleet tive]] [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonThirdFleet fleets]].
[[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:Special Ranks]]'''
* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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.
[[/folder]]fleets]].
[[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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* '''OF-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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-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 group or a position of authority or even command 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).
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* '''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 group or a position of authority or even command 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).
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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).
* '''OF-7 ([[TheBrigadier Commodore]])'''[[note]]kaigun-teitōkū[[/note]]: Commands a flotilla or squadron of several ships, and
* '''OF-8 ([[ModernMajorGeneral Rear Admiral]])'''[[note]]kaigun-shōshō[[/note]]: The first of the admiral ranks, denoting a position of high authority in the Space
* '''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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The Space Assault Force is the primary branch of the Red faction residing in the Pantheon, serviced by three naval fleets. Most importantly, alongside the Pantheon/GUAGGundamCorps they stand sentinel between the Pantheon and the dimensional gateways to the various ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' universes. They have a bitter rivalry with their Toku counterparts, the now defunct SandBox/DemonicLegion. More than once has the Great Leader of Shocker deployed the Big Machine (a combined mecha of the [[Series/KamenRiderBlackRX Crisis Fortress]] and the [[Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger Gigant Horse]] Horse]]) against them, considering the Legion and SHOCKER by extension has the military support of opposing faction leader Gihren Zabi.
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Char Aznable leads the force on top, with the officers of the Home Fleet following close behind. For more information, look at the force's [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonHomeFleet respec]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSecondFleet tive]] [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonThirdFleet fleets]].fleets]].
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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 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-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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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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 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-13 (Admiralissimo)'''[[note]]daigensui-kaigun-taishō[[/note]]: Held by Gihren Zabi, leader of the Black faction but this is AuthorityInNameOnly. He officially holds the rank of OF-10 Admiral or OF-10 General anywhere else in the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil. Otherwise, this is posthumously awarded to deceased top commanders of the various constituent militaries that form the GUAE Mecha Cohort, specifically space-based individuals[[note]]they may be alive in the Pantheon but often are non-ascended, reducing their standing here[[/note]]. 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 Space Attack Force'''
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'''The Space Attack Assault Force'''
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Also known as the Sky Attack Force, this consists of the space-based Mecha Cohort Zeon forces who fight for air dominance over important military territory. Some of the more ethical branches of this force has moved to fund a shield generator to protect the skies above the Pantheon from constant air raids, since no one in the GUAE has inclinations to battle exclusively in the House of Pantheon/{{War}}.
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Also known as the Sky Attack Assault Force, this consists of the space-based Mecha Cohort Zeon forces who fight for air dominance over important military territory. Some The majority of the more ethical branches of this force has moved Cohort's forces reside here due to fund a shield generator to protect them being Spacenoids through and through. A lot are absolute gods in their mobile suits, since they are understandably aces.
The Space Assault Force is theskies above primary branch of the Red faction residing in the Pantheon, serviced by three naval fleets. Most importantly, alongside the Pantheon/GUAGGundamCorps they stand sentinel between the Pantheon from constant air raids, since no one in and the GUAE dimensional gateways to the various ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' universes. They have a bitter rivalry with their Toku counterparts, the now defunct SandBox/DemonicLegion. More than once has inclinations to battle exclusively in the House Great Leader of Pantheon/{{War}}.Shocker deployed the Big Machine (a combined mecha of the [[Series/KamenRiderBlackRX Crisis Fortress]] and the [[Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger Gigant Horse]] against them, considering the Legion and SHOCKER by extension has the military support of opposing faction leader Gihren Zabi.
Char Aznable leads the force on top, with the officers of the Home Fleet following close behind. For more information, look at the force's [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonHomeFleet respec]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSecondFleet tive]] [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonThirdFleet fleets]].
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Char Aznable leads the force on top, with the officers of the Home Fleet following close behind. For more information, look at the force's [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonHomeFleet respec]][[SandBox/GUAERedZeonSecondFleet tive]] [[SandBox/GUAERedZeonThirdFleet fleets]].
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-> ''Just don't talk about the [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} dragons]]. No!''
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'''The Space Attack Force'''
-> ''When land is practically the centre of war in the Pantheon'',
-> ''everything up is pretty much up for grabs''.
-> ''Just don't about the [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} dragons]]. No!''
->-- '''Captain Robert Gilliam in an informal interview'''
Also known as the Sky Attack Force, this consists of the space-based Mecha Cohort Zeon forces who fight for air dominance over important military territory. Some of the more ethical branches of this force has moved to fund a shield generator to protect the skies above the Pantheon from constant air raids, since no one in the GUAE has inclinations to battle exclusively in the House of Pantheon/{{War}}.
-> ''When land is practically the centre of war in the Pantheon'',
-> ''everything up is pretty much up for grabs''.
-> ''Just don't about the [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} dragons]]. No!''
->-- '''Captain Robert Gilliam in an informal interview'''
Also known as the Sky Attack Force, this consists of the space-based Mecha Cohort Zeon forces who fight for air dominance over important military territory. Some of the more ethical branches of this force has moved to fund a shield generator to protect the skies above the Pantheon from constant air raids, since no one in the GUAE has inclinations to battle exclusively in the House of Pantheon/{{War}}.
