They are also sometimes referred to as “Two-Star Admirals” due to their rank insignia.įleet Admirals command Fleets (groups of squadrons) or Task Forces (which would be ships assembled for a specific operation). The highest combat organisation of the Imperial Navy is by theatre (originally sector-wide) thus Admirals are now called “Sector Admirals”. As the Imperial Navy grew, and “fleet” came to mean many small fleets, Admirals would assume the largest commands. Historically, an Admiral commanded the main body of an Imperial fleet. Partially an honorary rank, rather than a practical field rank, the Grand Admiral concerns himself with long-range strategic policy-making and overall procurement programs.

The Imperial Navy has only one Grand Admiral. The Grand Admiral is the top general rank.

Any other officers of these ranks present are then referred to as “Vice Admiral” or “Rear Admiral”. The most senior Admiral present (including any Commodores, but not counting a Grand Admiral) is usually referred to just as “Admiral”. The Admiral ranks (sometimes called the “Stars”).

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