--- title: "The coolest fictional military ranks we wish we could hold" description: "Take a look at this running list of fictional military ranks and the stories they hail from. " date: "2022-09-30" modified: "2022-09-30" authors: - name: "Bethaney Phillips" job_title: "Contributor, Veteran Spouse" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/bethaneyphillips/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/the-coolest-fictional-military-ranks-we-wish-we-could-hold/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Movies and TV" --- # The coolest fictional military ranks we wish we could hold ![Two men in Starfleet uniforms from the original Star Trek series stand side by side, looking intently ahead. The man on the left has distinctive Vulcan features with pointed ears and a straight fringe, while the man on the right has a more typical human appearance. In the foreground, part of the Starship Enterprise model is visible. The image is in black and white.]() Fleet Captain, Chapter Master, Lord of the Flies and/or Rings -- these were some of the titles most coveted by nerdy kids and military buffs alike. Wishing they could one day earn the jobs of their favorite characters. Between books, TV shows and movies, there are plenty of fictional ranks -- some of which we WISH we were cool enough to earn. Just imagine being pinned Supreme Bashar or making it to the fictional military rank of High Jedi General -- you’d be set for life. Right? One can only assume their retirement is one worth holding. And that’s just one fictional world; plenty more have their own worthy ranks that are to be achieved. Take a look at this running list of fictional military ranks and the stories they hail from. ## Battlestar Galactica ![battlestar galactica]() *Photo: Wikimedia Commons* This 1978 TV show came with own version of vanilla ranks, including: - Commander - Colonel - Major - Captain - Lieutenant Senior Grade - Lieutenant Junior Grade - Ensign - Senior Flight Sergeant - Flight Sergeant - Flight Corporal - Petty Officer While its 2004 reboot showed up with ranks of its own: - Admiral - Vice Admiral - Rear Admiral - Commander - Colonel - Lieutenant Colonel - Major - Captain - Lieutenant - Lieutenant Junior Grade - Ensign - Master Chief Petty Officer - Chief Petty Officer - Petty Officer 1st Class - Petty Officer 2nd Class/Sergeant - Specialist - Private ## Dune ![dune]() *Photo: Wikimedia Commons* This world of science fiction was first released in a 1965 novel, then made it to the big screen in 1884. It includes the ranks: - Supreme Bashar - Caid (the military member in charge of a planet) - Burseg (General) - Bashar - Levenbrech ## Star Trek ![star trek fictional military ranks]() *Photo: Wikimedia Commons* First coming on the scene in the 1960s, Star Trek is a franchise that’s been made over tens of times. From magazines to TV shows, to Blockbuster movies, the series has been reimagined over and over again. However, their ranks have remained consistent throughout. Take a look at the military titles held within the fictional world of [Star Trek](). Starfleet: Fleet Captain and other traditional Navy ranks Bajoran: - Ensign - Lieutenant Junior Grade - Lieutenant - Captain - Major - Colonel Cardassian Union: - Legate - Gul - Glinn ### Klingon Empire - Bekk - Crewman ### Romulan Empire - Sub-Admiral II - Sub-Admiral I - Commander - Sub-Commander - Centurion - Lieutenant - Sub-Lieutenant - Uhlan ### Ferengi Alliance - DaiMon ## Star Wars ![star wars fictional military ranks]() *Photo: Wikimedia Commons* Another series that’s been around for decades comes with [Star Wars](). The original science fiction installment was released in 1977, with 11 films in total. From the Jedis, to Darth Vador as a Sith Lord, take a look at this world’s ranking structure. ### Galactic Empire - Galactic Emperor - Executor - Commander in Chief of the Imperial Fleet - Grand Admiral - Grand General - Grand Moff - often controlling "over sectors" of space. - Moff - ruler of a sector. - Governor - military leader of a planet or system. - High General - Fleet Admiral - Captain of the Line - High Colonel ### Galactic Republic - High Jedi General - Each one commanded a Systems Army. - Senior Jedi General - Jedi General - Marshal Commander - Senior Commander - Jedi Commander - Regimental Commander - Major Jedi Order - Jedi Master - Jedi Knight - Jedi Padawan - Jedi Initiate Sith - Sith Master - Sith Lord - Sith Apprentice - Sith Acolyte ## Author Bethaney Phillips has contributed to We Are the Mighty and MilSpouseFest since 2015, covering history and military family topics. She also served as the Interim Content and Digital Manager at MilSpouseFest in 2021. Now a veteran spouse, she spent six years in an active duty family and served as an SFRG leader. With a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing, she has more than 15 years of experience in digital and print writing, focusing on researched pieces and human interest stories. She is also a regular contributor to Business Insider, covering family and parenting topics. Her work has been included on Business Insider, Yahoo, Military.com, and Manhattan Magazine. While continuing to freelance, she works as the founding editor of the Clay County Regional, a print and digital newspaper delivered to more than 5,500 recipients. She also serves as the Digital Director/News Director for Taylor Communications out of north-central Kansas. Bethaney spends her free time chasing her two elementary-aged boys, raising chickens, and reading fiction. ### Author social links [Twitter]() [WWW]()