Rank structure of the Valanian Army
From Scandia
| Rank | Equivalent Army | Equivalent Navy | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dux Legionis Marshal of the Legions | Marshal | None | Has right of command over all Valanian forces. This rank has not been held by any individual since the Ingallish Wars. |
| Praetor Legionis Praetor of the Legions | None | None | There are five Praetors of the Legions, ranked in order of precedence. They exercise central control over the legions. |
| Imperator General | General | Admiral | Commander of an army. |
| Subimperator Undergeneral | Lieutenant General | Vice-Admiral | Commander of a division. |
| Subimperator optio Assistant Undergeneral | Brigadier General | None | Commander of a brigade, or more usually a staff officer at division HQ. |
| Legatus Legate | Colonel | Rear Admiral | Commander of a legion. |
| Tribunus laticlavius Senior Tribune | Lieutenant Colonel | Commodore | Second-in-command of the legion. |
| Tribunus Tribune | Major | Captain | There are ten of these in a legion, each of which is responsible for a cohort (ten centuries). In the Sea Legions they command the principal ships. |
| Praefectus castrorum Camp prefect | Major | None | The praefectus castrorum is usually an ex-primus pilus, and is in charge of logistics, communication, and general coordination with other forces (eg air support) |
| Primus pilus First spear | Between Captain and Major | Captain | The senior centurion in the legion, and has responsibility for its discipline and training. |
| Centurio Centurian | Captain | Commander | A centurian is in charge of a century (approximately eighty men) |
| Optio Lieutenant | Lieutenant | Lieutenant | Assists the centurian in his duties. |
| Tesserarius Guard commander | Ensign | Ensign | Acts as a deputy to the centurian and optio. |
| Decurion Sergeant | Sergeant | Chief Petty Officer | Commands a squad of ten men. |
| Decanus Corporal | Corporal | Petty Officer | Commands a team of five men. |
| Legionarius Legionary | Private | Seaman | Lowest rank. |
