Player ranks

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In Star Trek Online players are able to progress through various ranks with their character(s) for both the Federation and Klingon Empire factions. Some rank names are specific depending on which side the player fights for.

Each rank consists of ten grades, except the Ensign/Warrior and Lieutenant ranks which are compiled into one set of ten grades. As the player completes missions and advances through the game they gain skill points which are used to improve their characters skills which directly affect their character, ship and crews performance both in space and on away missions (ground combat). These points are mandatory to progression and whilst a player may reach the grade level for promotion they will not be able to advance until the points have been spent.

At each new Tier, Federation players are allowed access to the next tier of Federation vessels. Players of the Klingon Empire also gain access to new Klingon vessels. Players also achieve new abilities during their playing career. Some of these abilities are linked to Tier/Rank, however some are not.

Tier 1 - Ensign, Warrior and Lieutenant

Tier 1 initial ranks consist of three separate titles, one for each particular faction type and one that is shared. The Klingon Empire starting rank is that of Warrior although the player will be at this rank for a very limited period of time. Since Klingons are unlocked by having a Federation character at grade 5, the Klingon character will immediately start out at grade 5 and is given all the points from grade 1 to spend. As soon as some of these points are spent the player will immediately advance to the rank of Lieutenant. For the Federation, the player is at the Ensign rank for the initial tutorial however like the Klingon Empire faction they quickly rank up to the level of Lieutenant.

Tier 2 - Lieutenant Commander

Tier 2 is the second tier in the game available to the player. Upon reaching Lieutenant grade 11 players can be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander when they have spent the required amount of skill points. This rank is shared for both the Klingon Empire and the Federation.

Tier 3 - Commander

Tier 3 is the third tier in the game available to the player. At this Tier, players are promoted to the rank of Commander when they have spent the required amount of skill points and gained the necessary grades. This rank is shared for both the Klingon Empire and the Federation.

Tier 4 - Captain

Tier 4 is the fourth tier in the game available to the player. At this Tier, players are promoted to the rank of Captain when they have spent the required amount of skill points and gained the necessary grades. This rank is shared for both the Klingon Empire and the Federation.

"Captain" also refers to the player character, regardless of in-game rank.

Tier 5 - Rear Admiral and Brigadier General

Tier 5 is the fifth and final rank currently available in the game and much like the initial starting ranks for both factions, their titles differ. Federation players upon reaching Tier 5, assuming they have attained and spent the necessary skill points, will be promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Players of the Klingon Empire upon reaching the same feat will receive the rank of Brigadier General.

Bridge Officers

Bridge Officers, although not directly controlled by the player, follow very closely to the same ranking system outlined above for the player. The maximum rank of a Bridge Officer on your starship cannot be on-par or higher than the players current rank. For example, if the player starts a Federation character and completes the tutorial they are given a Federation Light Cruiser starship. This vessel can house three Ensign level officers. When the player gains promotion to Lieutenant Commander they will be able to promote all of their Ensigns to the rank of Lieutenant.

For the Klingon Empire, there are two different ranks which players don't use, these are:

Bekk: The lowest Bridge Officer rank
Sergeant: Equivalent of a Lieutenant Commander

External Links

Startrekonline.com Player Progression