The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae

History

The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae is the Clan's primary defense against rivals and usurpers of their fraction of space known as the Cocytus System. The Fleet has been compiled since the days when the Clan was originally a House under the military regime known as the Emperor's Hammer. Though those original ships have been either retired, dismantled or destroyed - the original vessels began a long, proud heritage of Naval Command under the banner of Clan Scholae Palatinae.

Thus, when the Dark Brotherhood broke away from their oppressor, and the Royal Clan was able to assume control of the Cocytus System's inhabitants through a show of force. Shortly thereafter, the ground forces were able to establish control of the System's government by capturing the capitol upon the surface of Judecca. Yet, this amazing feat could not have been achieved without the blockade and bombardment provided by the Clan's Fleet.

Many changes have come to the fleet, mostly additions during the time of peace through the Galaxy; however, many skirmishes and space defense scenarios have threatened the existence of elemetns in the Fleet. But great stability was found during the rule of the Clan's Consul Timbal, whom was passionate about the maitnence and command of the Clan's warships. Under his steady hand and all-knowing gaze, the Fleet of Scholae Palatinae established a sense of duty, hard work ethics and unbreakable strategums to ensure the defense of the Royal Clan.

Yet, this heightened sense of purpose was not enough for the self-appointed Emperor of the Cocytus System, Braecen Kunar. With his wide-sweeping advancements - for better or ill - he seized control of the Naval Forces of the Clan, forcing them to defer to his Right-Hand, the Grand Marshal, and the combined, entrusted Leaders of the Royal Clan. But a sole voice cried out, insisting that the Naval Forces act as an independent military structure when need be. Then Quaestor of Caliburnus and Surface Marshal, Thran Occasus, pleaded for an Imperial structure for future development and advancement within the Fleet. His council was not refused, thus the Sith's hand still factors heavily into the current mold of the Scholae Palatinae Naval Forces.

Structure & Ranks

Structure

The command structure, or element breakdown, of the Fleet of Scholae Palatinae complies with Imperial Naval Forces criteria. With a single exception, the term fleet is all encompassing for the total sum of all ships serving under the Scholae Palatinae banner. As such, the collective identity of the entire Clan Naval Forces falls under the official title: Fleet of Scholae Palatinae.

Because the Navy is made of such a large number of ships and personnel, it must be organized into units, each with its own leaders and reporting structure. Each unit—whether it’s a battlegroup or line was created to respond to any mission, regardless of size or complexity.

Element	Composition	Minimum Rank (Officer)
Fleet	The total sum of vessels	Admiral
Battle Group	10 to 16 vessels	Rear Admiral
Line	2 to 4 vessels	Line Captain
Warship	A single vessel	Captain

Ranks

Officers

Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem-solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations. They have the skills, the training and the character needed to inspire and encourage others. They embrace and embody the Core Army Values and apply them to every decision they make and every action they take. An Officer’s rank can range from Officer Candidate to Surface Marshal.

Abbreviation	Full Rank
O-1	Officer Candidate
O-2	Ensign
O-3	Sub-Lieutenant
O-4	Lieutenant
O-5	Lieutenant Commander
O-6	Commander
O-7	Captain
O-8	Line Captain
O-9	Commodore
O-10	Rear Admiral
O-11	Vice Admiral
O-12	Admiral
O-13	Fleet Admiral
O-14	High Admiral

Enlisted Ranks

Enlisted Soldiers put plans into action. Much like employees at a company, Enlisted Soldiers perform specific job functions and have the knowledge that ensures the success of their unit’s current mission within the Army. An Enlisted Soldier’s rank can range from Private to Sergeant Major or Mastery Gunnery Sergeant.

Abbreviation	Full Rank
E-1	Crewman Recruit
E-2	Crewman Apprentice
E-3	Crewman
E-4	Petty Officer 3rd Class
E-5	Petty Officer 2nd Class
E-6	Petty Officer 1st Class
E-7	Chief Petty Officer
E-8	Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-9	Master Chief Petty Officer
E-9	Command Master Chief Petty Officer