TatteredFlags

                


                                          These are the desciptions for the various ranks and the requirements for each.                                                 

 

       
High Admirals  

The High Admirals are the leadership team that has final say over the clan. They are equal owners of our group and no one High Admiral is above another even if some are more active then others.                                                        
    Most decisions are made by the active H. Admirals with the most pressing decisions are made by all. With regards to recruitment and major decisions, each H. Admiral has veto power over a decision.                                                     
    High Admirals are appointed for life but can be removed by a unanimous consensus by the other H. Admirals. Our goal is to have H. Admirals that are active and involved and those that disappear                                                     
    without explanation or ignores playing as a team risks loosing their status. At the moment we have 5 High Admiral which is the max number of H. Admirals we will allow barring unforeseen circumstances.                                                    
        Requirements for appointment:        Less than 5 current High Admirals                                        
                Must have proven loyalty to the Clan                                        
                Must work very, very well with the current leadership                                        
                Must be respected by the members of the clan                                        
                Must contribute to a positive atmosphere within the clan                                        
                Must have performed in a leadership function within the clan. Any role above “Topmen” is acceptable                                        
                                                  
                                                                                            Caribbean Commander

This rank manages Tattered Flag's activities throughout the map. He is considered 2nd Tier leadership and carries almost the same weight as the High Admirals. Below him are his                                                         
        Theater Commanders and his Squadron Commanders. He directs the interaction between the different portions of the map and has the authority to order a consolidation of commands before                                                
        and for the purpose of a large strategic advance. This rank may not be represented if Tattered Flags doesn't have enough members to have operations in multiple map locations at the same time.                                                
        Or the Carribean Commander will operate as both this command and thearter commander until sufficient reinforcements arrive to expand our reach.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must be competent enough to command a Port Battle and other large engagements.                                        
                Must work well with the High Admirals                                         
                Must have the trust of the members of Tattered Flags                                        
                Must attain the highest rank in the game                                        
                Must have respect of other groups we work with in the nation                                        

 

                                                                                             Theater Commander  

This rank manages PvP activities in a given region of the map and the Tattered Flag squadrons that operate in that theater If we are only operating in one theater than the Theater Commander will                                                         
        go by the title Caribbean Commander until the time that we have enough reinforcements to justify two commands. Theater commanders have the authority to put a call out to squadron                                                
        commanders within his area to consolidate our forces for operations in the area. The Theater Commander is expected to heed the call of the Caribbean Commander whenever possible.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must be competent enough to command a Port Battle and other joint operations                                        
                Must be willing to submit to the authority of the Caribbean Commander                                        
                Must have the trust of the members of Tattered Flags                                        
                Must have attained the second highest rank in the game                                        
                Must not undercut the decisions of the higher ranks publicly                                        

 

                                                                                          Squadron Commanders 

Squadron commanders are our day to day “callers”. They excel at smaller group fights. The squadron's they command are loosely knitted groups of any size. Some squadrons may only consist                                                        
        of two guys that like to run together while other squadrons may be groups of 10. Our squadrons in this game will be formed naturally and will not be forced. Members will not be assigned a                                                 
        a squadron and they may operate in any squadron that forms that day. Squadron Commanders are callers and have the authority to form a hand picked squadron or just to pool from willing                                                
        members that are online. If a stable squadron does form naturally then the caller can designate a name for his squadron and we will honor it as long as it is appropriate. Our callers are                                                 
        expected to respect the call to action from their Theater Commanders or Caribbean Commanders.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must be able to lead a small group in a fight                                        
                Must have the trust of our members                                        
                Must respect the authority of the theater and Caribbean Commanders                                        
                Must not undercut the decisions of the higher ranks publicly                                        

 

                                                        
                                                                                                      Purser

Our purser is 2nd Tier leadership and is equal in rank with the Caribbean Commander and our Sailing Master. The Purser is in charge of managing the ship lines being watched over by our Purser Mates.                                                        
        His responsibility will be to mentor new econ members and ensure that our shipbuilding lines are meeting his standards. This rank will develop with the introduction of new game content.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must work very, very well with the current leadership                                        
                Must maintain a fully functional ship line                                        
                Must have the trust and respect of the members of Tattered Flags, especially the econ players                                        

 

                                                                                               Purser's Mates

The mates represent the backbone of Tattered Flags economy. They are the players that have excelled in ship building and organizational abilities. Each mate manages his own line of suppliers                                                         
        and can be relied upon to produce ships in a timely manner. Their leadership responsibilities go only as far as their own line of boat making but are left to their own devices and won't be                                                 
        interfered with except when it is needed for all the purser's mates to work together to produce a large project like a first rate. The Purser will be in charge of organizing an event like this and it                                                
        is expected that the Purser's mates will be eager to help the team as a whole. No player will be assigned to a purser's mate. It is up to him to develop a team from within or from without to                                                 
        get the job done. Ship construction can be divied out amongst his group.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must show competence in ship building                                        
                Must be able to organize a group of players                                        
                Must work well with others                                        
                Must be eager to help the team at the Purser's request.                                        

                                                       
                                                                                              Sailing Master

The Sailing Master manages the Master's mates and the other pve players in Tattered Flags. It is expected that our PvE players are still team oriented and willing to help the other branches to                                                         
        succeed in their occupation. The SM will manage exploration activities of his branch and direct them in the discovery of resources and in finding the enemy. At the SM discretion, he can                                                 
        choose to create sub-roles called Master's mates to organize each of these activities. The Sailing Master is a 2nd Tier leadership position.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Must work very, very well with the current leadership                                        
                Must have the trust and respect of the members of Tattered Flags, especially the pve players                                        
                Must be group oriented and ready to help the TF in whatever way a PvE player can.                                        

 

                                                                                             Master's Mates

Created at the discretion of the Sailing Master to help separate pve players into specific roles, namely for resource hunting or for hunting the enemy. Master's mates will manage those that volunteer                                                         
        to assist them in their duties. Their authority is the same level of authority as a pvp caller which means that they only have authority over those directly under them for the purpose of their task.                                                
                Must work well with the Sailing Master.                                        
                Must be eager to help the team                                         
                Must meet any other requirements set forth by the SM                                        
  

                                                                                             The Lower Deck

These are the ranks for the non leadership players of Tattered Flags                                                        
     

                                                                                         

                                                                                                   Landsman

He is the new recruit and can be considered a probationary rank.                                                         

 

                                                                                            Ordinary Seaman

This rank is for those that have decided to stick with TF.                                                        
        Requirements for appointment:        Must have been with TF for a set amount of time(undecided yet)                                        
                Must prove their knowledge in basic sailing maneuvers and the handling of their ship.                                        
                Knowledge of manual sailing is a must. We must see you using it so that we know you are proficient at it.                                        
                TS participation is mandatory at this rank. You don't have to have a mike and you don't have to be on all the time but must be available when needed.                                        
                Rank of Master and Commander and owner of a frigate.                                        

 

                                                                                                Able Seaman

 This rank is for those who have shown proficiency, activity and knowledge in their chosen branch.                                                        
        Requirements for appointment:        TS a must                                        
                Rank of Commodore                                        
                Knowledge and proficiency in group maneuvers no matter what branch you are a part of                                        
                Knowledge proficiency and participation in your chosen branch(will be developed more in the future)                                        
                More requirements to come                                        

 

                                                                                                     Topman 

This rank is an honorary rank that is given to those who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to TF. Examples of this would be financial donation that supports our TS, website, or ingame                                                         
        clan beneficial purchases, or in game resource donations. They are considered a board of counselors as they have proven their loyalty and will be approached by the leadership for advice when                                                 
        it is perceived that a decision could have a detrimental effect on the lower deck. This is not a leadership position. They have no authority over anyone but it is a position of honor and recognition.                                                
        Requirements for appointment:        Will be developed as the game is developed.                                        

 

                                                                                        Captain of the Maintop

This is our highest honor for the lower deck members. This is the person that we feel has contributed the most out of our topman and may change hands often.                                                         
        Requirements for appointment:        Be the top topman                                        

Cabinet Positions – These are leadership positions at the 3rd Tier level similar to callers, masters mates and purser mates.                                                        
Master at arms – This is the highest of the cabinet positions and is responsible for discipline and morale. His discipline authority extend to the other cabinet members, the callers, purser mates, master's mates and the                                                        
        lower deck. Higher offices will be handle privately by the High Admirals. The Master at Arms is expected to perform his duties privately when possible but he must be a good judge of timing                                                 
        and appropriate level.                                                

Teasurer – This rank will have limited control over the funds of the clan. This rank may be remeved if the game doesn't provide a method for a treasurer to operate.                                                        

Midshipman – This rank has the responsibility to help train our newer members.                                                        

Captain of the Maintop – He is a temporary leadership position and will be brought in to larger leadership meetings that take place. He ultimately represents the lower deck members so that they can have a voice.