The term Command refers to a unit of rank 3 or higher. With this title, a Galactic Order member gains new responsibilities, permissions and authority within the chain of command:
- Commanders gain the relevant role on the RSI Org site.
- Command: Manage Branding & Public View.
- Commanders may Sign-Up and Sign-In through Discord.
- Command gains access to Full Roster options (buttons).
- Visit Full Roster page.
- Select the Button on the Left, revealing options listed above.
- For each window, press Submit to apply changes.
Disclaimer: Commanders are required to set The Galactic Order as their main organization on the RSI Org site, in order to inherit this role.
- Academy Battalion and Leadership Division only.
Command may add Events, Patrols, Squad Kills (FPS) & Squad Kills (Pilot), with access to 4 sub-sections:
Command uses this section to track Start Time, End Time, assigned Squad Roles, assigned Ship Stations & assigned Squad IDs during Events & Patrols. This section will also display titles the selected unit has achieved, relevant to Patrols & Events specifically.
Overall, this section is a tool to assist Commanders with taking logs, as no information added here will be applied to the Roster or Database Log.
Command may issue Warnings & Official Reprimands, along with a brief description to provide additional details (limited to 255 characters). This section also gives access to 2 sub-sections:
In addition to the standard Command Permissions (listed above), some officers will have additional responsibilities based on their Division, often correlating with Galactic Order services…
Note: Commander Duties are available to Leadership Division.
- Trooper Commander
- Bounty Board Management
- Engineer Commander
- Economy Requisition
- Medical Commander
- Medical EVAC
Note: Commanders must be familiar with:
With added authority also comes added responsibilities in member engagement and overall activity (in-game, on the website, and in the Discord). Below is a list of the minimum requirements that are expected of Commanders…
(minimum requirements)
- Host 1 Event each month
- Participate in 1 additional Event each month
- Respond or react to 25% of all group Tags within the Discord (@everyone or @here)
- Respond to all personal tags within the Discord
Note: If a superior witnesses or determines failure to consistently meet these Activity requirements, the Commander may face demotion.
Disclaimer: Additionally, members of Leadership will be notified on the Full Roster page when an officer has displayed inactivity for 6+ months following their last Patrol, with the suggested course of action being Demotion.
Planned events must have a clear and established: start time, report-in time, voice channel location within Discord, and mission statement dictated in the event’s description. This can be anything, such as an advanced recon operation, a complex multi-staged competition, a series of high stakes Bunker missions, or a simple game of Hide and Seek. The goal or purpose of the event must be communicated.
Planned events that involve any violations in protocol, must be approved by a member of leadership (in advance) and noted in Leadership Council (Discord channel).
Similar to the regular meetings of Leadership Council, or Admiralty Council, individual battalions may hold independent meetings to address any recent comments, questions, suggestions or concerns.
These can be organized by any Commander Rank 3 (or higher). Lieutenants may call meetings with the approval of their Captain or 1st Officer.
Although attendance is completely optional, it is highly encouraged as these meetings help further organize battalions and provide each unit with a voice among higher ranks. These are also essential for established battalion stances in major delegations.
As with other Events, those who attend these meetings will gain +1 Event and may qualify for mission vouchers based on their level of participation.
Example: Taking notes to share with other members whom could not attend: +1 Manage Data
Commanders have the added privilege of awarding Service Medals during Patrols & Events. Each Medal is awarded through different means, ultimately determined by the Commander taking an individual’s log.
Note: For more Service Medal Info, visit the Ribbon Awards page.
Commanders are not permitted to award Medals to themselves, and are limited in the number of Medals they can distribute each month:
- Commander Rank 3 or 3.5: +2 / Month
- Commander of the Month: +2 / Month
- Leadership Rank 4 - 5: +3 / Month
Warning: These awards are meant to be rare achievements. Any attempts to exploit Medal distribution, beyond the monthly limit, will automatically apply warnings.
Within the Galactic Order, there are a number of awards & commendations that may be presented to members for distinguished service.
This begins when a Commander declares endorsement for a candidate by notifying a superior, following the chain of command. An endorsement must be submitted in writing, stating the candidate’s name, the award they are being nominated for, and an account of their service. This is then brought to the Leadership Council, which initiates a vote that only requires majority rule to pass. However, if a member of Admiralty votes against, this automatically fails the Vote.
Note: Members of Leadership may also endorse candidates but are not required to inform a superior and may contact the Leadership Council directly with their nomination.
Endorsed Name, Award, & reasons for Endorsement are posted in Leadership Council channel, with @here tag. Captains, Commodores, Vice Admirals, & Admirals of the Council have the following available actions in response to this vote:
Because these votes are not anonymous, reasons for the chosen response are not required, but they are welcomed. Vote must be given within 24 hours from the time of the post or they will be marked as “Abstain”.
Abstain: This removes the individual’s count from the vote’s total. This will not count as “Yes” or “No”, and can alter the curve of the overall result for the majority rule.
Tied Vote: In the event of a tie, because a majority could not be reached, the vote fails.
Vote Change: All votes may be changed at any time, before the vote's conclusion.
Veto: This Action, exclusive to Admirals and Grand Admirals, will automatically fail the vote.
Vote Conclusion: The Voting period ends either after all votes have been cast, or the 24 hour time limit has expired. This results in a Pass or Fail.
Vote Fail: If a vote fails, for any reason, it can be revisited no sooner than 1 month from the previous Vote Conclusion, requiring a new endorsement to restart the vote proceeding.
Vote Pass: The conclusion goes into immediate effect, or at the intended time.
In some instances, Leadership Council or Admiralty Council, will require a point-based voting system structured for matters with a higher volume of options. Unless stated otherwise, these votes are typically open to all Leadership members present as a larger majority is required.
Point-Based voting involves multiple options from which to choose from. Each member of Leadership will cast their vote for 3 different available options. Priority of point assignment is based on the order of the listed items.
At the end of the vote, the points are counted for each item, with the highest value indicating the winner. As always, unless stated otherwise, the deliberation will end after 24 hours or after all participants have cast their vote, up until which point any vote can be changed/edited.
Members of Leadership may endorse 2 candidates for this award per yearly quarter. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can be endorsed, and each endorsement is voted on independently, allowing for multiple TGO Preceptor Sole Award recipients per Quarter.
The Preceptor Sole Award is granted in recognition of a significant contribution to The Galactic Order, often as acknowledgement for the time and dedication involved in a particular project or multiple related projects. This award may also be achieved multiple times for seperate projects.
Following a Vote Pass, a congratulatory announcement is then drafted by a members of Leadership (often the endorser) and posted in | enlisted text channel (Discord), as it relates to an individual's accomplishments. @everyone or @here Tag not needed.
This title grants authority to log progress for other units Rank 2 or lower and send Patrol reports to Command, similar to lieutenants. However, unlike a lieutenant, these individuals are not limited to same-Division units. At Rank 3 (or higher), a Progenitor may also promote Novitiates from outside the Academy Battalion.
Progenitors hold the responsibility for onboarding new Novitiates into The Galactic Order, seeing them through to Rank 1 or higher and ensuring they are properly trained to Galactic Order standards. They act as a mentor, educating units from a place of experience and knowledge, much like a Drill Instructor or Training Officer. There are high expectations for Progenitors regarding knowledge and practice of protocols, rules, and laws. It is a challenging but honorable title to obtain, but also easily lost as any Warning will automatically remove the title, requiring re-application.
Application: The title of Progenitor can only be gained through a written application (following chain of command) and Leadership approval. Applicant is expected to state their reasoning for requesting the title and how they intend to use it. Similar to a commendation, this requires a vote by Leadership Council before it can be assigned to the applicant. When approved, the title will appear on the Progenitor's Unit Card and the role will be added on Discord.
Disclaimer: Subject to periodical review.
Following a Vote Pass, a congratulatory announcement is then drafted by a members of Leadership (often the endorser) and posted in | announcements text channel (Discord). @everyone or @here Tag not needed.
Acting as one of the highest honors to be bestowed within The Galactic Order, only members of Leadership may endorse candidates for this award, identifying strong potential, dedication and natural leadership qualities. Though very rarely given, there are no Monthly or Quarterly limits for presenting this award, or endorsing a candidate, so it may be granted at any time, often to fast-track a promising unit through the ranks.
Disclaimer: Subject to periodical review.
Following a Vote Pass, a congratulatory announcement is then drafted by a members of Leadership (often the endorser) and posted in | announcements text channel (Discord). @everyone or @here Tag not needed.
This is the highest commendation available within The Galactic Order military, acting as the primary prerequisite for Vice Admiral, and awarding Captains the title of Commodore. Only members of High Leadership may endorse candidates for this award, identifying strong potential, dedication, natural leadership qualities and fleet perspective. Likely the rarest commendation awarded, there are no Monthly or Quarterly limits for presenting this award, or endorsing a candidate, so it may be granted at any time. This deliberation takes place within the Senate.
Disclaimer: Subject to periodical review.
Following a Vote Pass, a congratulatory announcement is then drafted by a members of Admiralty or High Leadership (often the endorser) and posted in | announcements text channel (Discord). @everyone or @here Tag not needed.
Promotions act as the primary form of progression within The Galactic Order and help maintain stability within the organization’s hierarchy. To maintain structure and order within the chain of command, it is important to incorporate an organized system related to all changes in Ranks & Roles. Here is a basic Guide to follow for promotions…
To start, when a unit qualifies for promotion, it is not a guarantee that they will be promoted. There are 3 factors that can influence this change in Rank/Role:
- Role Availability: Some roles have a limited number of available positions within a single Battalion. If the limit has been reached, no promotion can be offered.
- Unit History: Past warnings, official reprimands, outstanding loans or demotions can hinder or completely prevent a unit from being promoted, despite prerequisite qualifications. More details for Demotion provided in Rank/Role Demotions section.
- Discretion: Even with availability and clean unit history, a particular unit may not receive a promotion offer if their superior officer(s) don’t wish to promote them. This can be for a multitude of reasons. Perhaps the role is not needed for the Battalion’s structure. Perhaps the unit is not ready for the added responsibility. Perhaps a more qualified unit is expected to take the promotion instead. Although these reasons can sound harsh, it is important to keep in mind that elements within the org are ever-changing, and nothing is set in stone. There are always options!
Important Note: To maintain order & stability, Commanders should not promote Units outside of their Battalion. This preserves the Chain of Command and avoids Conflict or Confusion.
When a promotion offer has been given and accepted, here are the steps that must be followed:
- Promote Unit on Full Roster page.
- Promote Unit in Discord (selecting Role, Rank & Division)
- Announce the promotion in the | enlisted Discord Channel
- Add the Command role on RSI Member page
- Add the Leadership role on RSI Member page (Leadership Division ONLY)
- Introduce the new Commander in the relevant channels and give a brief introduction of their added responsibilities and authority.
Demotions are handled very different than promotions. First it is important to note that there are 3 common reasons for demotion:
- Insubordination: Any time a unit receives an Official Reprimand, they are put at risk for demotion. This is case-by-case and often depends on the reason for their Official Reprimand, along with history and overall response. The rank they are being demoted from is also a strong factor, as higher ranks have greater levels of expectation which also means higher risk for demotion from Warnings & Reprimands.
- Command Inactivity: As mentioned in the Command Activity section, there are certain requirements and responsibilities that are expected of Command specifically. Unfortunately, when those requirements are not met, the officer is demoted from their position until they are ready.
- Personal Choice: Some members, often officers, will approach leadership for the purpose of being demoted. Although this can occasionally be due to a reluctance for the responsibilities their rank holds, it’s often due to real life-related challenges that prevent them from fulfilling the role’s requirements. This is viewed more as an Honorable Discharge of sorts. Of all the demotions, this is the only one that does not incorporate a Demotion Timer.
Note: It is very important that any unit, facing demotion, is informed as to why they are being demoted. This may be done through private messages in Discord or in a voice chat.
Important Note: To maintain order & stability, Command should not demote Units outside of their Battalion. This preserves the Chain of Command and avoids Conflict or Confusion.
When a unit is demoted, either due to inactivity or insubordination, they are temporarily placed on hold from any further Promotions. The default time for a Demotion is 1 Month, however these can be altered at Leadership’s discretion. During this time, the Unit is unable to change their Rank, Role or Division.
Steps for Demotion are nearly identical to those of a Promotion…
- Demote Unit on Full Roster page.
- Demote Unit in Discord (selecting Role, Rank & Division)
- Announcement of the Demotion is not necessary, but encouraged for the Command Discord channel so other Officers and Leadership are made aware.
- Remove the Command role on RSI Member page
- Remove the Leadership role on RSI Member page (Leadership Division ONLY)
For Commanders, inactivity will most often mean demotion to a lower rank with fewer requirements. However, continued inactivity for regular members can have a different outcome. At Leadership’s discretion, members can be changed to “Inactive” Status on the Roster.
This status is often given when a member has left the Discord or held Rank 0: Novitiate for 12 months.
Inactive status will set the member’s Rank to 0, Battalion to “None” and change their Role to “Inactive”. This is not only to keep members organized on the roster but also to provide additional units for Battalions with limited space. Role limits can also be an important factor in performing this action.
Inactive status can be removed by a member of Leadership at any time but Rank, Role & Battalion will need to be re-established based on prerequisites and role availability.
See Return Protocol section for more Details...
This section gives details in the unfortunate scenario where a Unit must be removed from service to The Galactic Order military. This process may be initiated by any member of Command.
Currently there are 2 types of Discharge from the Org: Honorable Discharge & Dishonorable Discharge (aka: Banned).
This process occurs when a Member of The Galactic Order has voluntarily left the Official RSI Org. When this occurs, their Rank is set to 0, their Role is changed to "Discharged", and they are removed from the Roster with their record preserved in the database and sealed. This applies only to units with a logged service record, as those without will face full deletion from the database, removing the name from Recruit numbers. Only a member of High Leadership (Rank 4+) may restore a sealed record should they choose to return.
See Return Protocol section for more Details...
- Confirm member has left RSI Site.
- Visit Full Roster page on The Galactic Order Website.
- Select Edit Unit button.
- Select Discharge button.
- Enter Unit Battalion and Unit Name, followed by the Remove button.
This process occurs when a Member is being forcibly removed from The Galactic Order and requires specific parameters to carry out...
- Ban member from The Galactic Order Discord server.
- Ban member from RSI Site.
- Visit Full Roster page on The Galactic Order Website.
- Select Edit Unit button.
- Select Discharge button.
- Enter Unit Battalion and Unit Name, select the Checkbox, followed by the Remove button.
Any Commander within The Galactic Order may petition for the Military Discharge of a unit Rank 3 or lower. This petition must be submitted to a member of Leadership, in writing, and must detail the reasons for filing the action.
Commanders may only file a Petition for Military Discharge against a unit with: minimum 1 Official Reprimand on record, or a motion of Reasonable Cause, which requires evidence or documentation to support all claims and arguments to the Petition. Depending on the Petitioned Unit’s Rank, a strong claim might be required in the case of a reasonable cause Petition for Military Discharge of a high authority Unit.
Note: Chain of command applies, so Commanders must submit their petition to a Superior (1st Officer or Captain) of their same Battalion. However, Commanders may Petition Units outside their Battalion.
Any member of Leadership Division may choose to Discharge a unit of their same Battalion, without a petition. This refers mostly to 1st Officers and Captains. However, a Fleet Admiral may Discharge a unit from another Battalion, but only from within their own Fleet.
Warning: Unit Ban will place the Member on a permanent black list, preventing any future applications back into The Galactic Order. Perform this action ONLY when a member is kicked from the Discord & Official RSI Org.
With our specific structure, we recognize that we are not an organization built for everyone. However, the Galactic Order prides itself with welcoming any interested members from all walks of life. This even includes members whom have previously left the org and later decided to return.
Return Protocol applies for members within 2 distinct scenarios:
When a member has been marked as “Inactive”, their record is temporarily locked and they are removed from visible ranks, while still remaining on the Full Roster. Inactive status will set the member’s Rank to 0, Battalion to “None” and change their Role to “Inactive”. When this member returns, any unit of Leadership Division can reinstate the member’s status back to Active, returning them to Academy Battalion where they have a strong potential to reoccupy a previously held Rank outside of Leadership. From there, they may continue regular progression.
When a member has left the org by choice, they are Honorably Discharged which seals their record and completely removes them from the Full Roster. When an honorably Discharged member returns, they must re-submit an Application on the RSI Site and follow the necessary steps as if joining the org for the first time, creating an entirely new Unit Record.
Honorable Discharge records can be unsealed by a member of High Leadership (Rank 4+), with approval from Admiralty. This will restore the individual’s records from before they were Discharged, with exception to Start Date, Promotion Date, Exam scores, and Unit ID (all reset).
Re-enlisted Unit returns to Academy Battalion, starting with a Role previously held (Rank 2 or lower), offered by Academy Leadership. This will also include a Demotion Timer, similar to what is stated within the Rank/Role Demotion section.
Disclaimer: These conditions are absolutely not intended as punishment for returning members. However, the Galactic Order must maintain a fair and just system to value loyalty, establish trust and reward reliability.