[Psionics] [Space] Psi Trek - Worldbuilding

[Prince Charon]

Ranks of the Space Forces question

I've been working on this for a while, and I'm wondering if this version is acceptable:

(See also Ranks and insignia of NATO.)

Ranks with greater responsibility and/or social influence than the number of personnel normally under their command, are listed with levels of Courtesy Rank appended.

Commissioned Officers

Rank 9 [45]

OF-10 Commissioner of the Space Forces

Rank 8 [40]

OF-9 Commissioner

Rank 7 [35]

OF-8 Deputy Commissioner
OF-7 Lieutenant Commissioner

Rank 6 [30]

OF-6 Commander
OF-5 Chief Superintendent

Rank 5 [25]

OF-4 Superintendent

Rank 4 [20]

OF-3 Chief Inspector

Rank 3 [15]

OF-2 Inspector
OF-1 Lieutenant Inspector


Officers in Training

Courtesy Rank 3 [3]

OF(D) Space Cadet


Warrant Officers

Rank 3 [15]

WO4/WO5 Master Warrant Officer (w/Courtesy Rank 3 [3])
WO3 Chief Warrant Officer (w/Courtesy Rank 2 [2])
WO2 Senior Warrant Officer (w/Courtesy Rank 1 [1])
WO1 Warrant Officer


Non-Commissioned Officers & Enlisted Personnel

Rank 2 [10]

OR-9 Sergeant Major (w/Courtesy Rank 4 [4])
OR-8 Master Sergeant (w/Courtesy Rank 3 [3])
OR-7 Senior Sergeant (w/Courtesy Rank 2 [2])
OR-6 Staff Sergeant (w/Courtesy Rank 1 [1])
OR-5 Sergeant

Rank 1 [5]

OR-3 Staff Corporal (w/Courtesy Rank 1 [1])
OR-3 Corporal
OR-2 Space Constable first class

Rank 0 [0]

OR-1 Space Constable
OR-1 Space Recruit


As you can see, the current version is based on the SC Space Patrol ranks, with additional ranks added due to having significantly more personnel. That's not the only possible option, but it's what I have right now. So, the question is:

Is the above table of ranks acceptable, or should it be changed?

*1: Yes, use it as is.

*2: Yes, with a small change or changes (please specify).

*3: No, it should be more overtly military.

*4: No, it should be more alien/eccentric.

*5: No, something that I haven't thought of (please specify).


Clearly, some of these will trigger another vote if they win.

I'll warn you now that I'm rather opposed to using a lot of Navy-style ranks for this, as space is not an ocean. Using a few Navy ranks, or using positional titles that sound like Navy ranks (e.g. the commanding officer of a vessel being called 'Captain,' while not having a specific rank called 'captain'), would be acceptable.