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'''The [[rank]] system of the [[Klingon Defence Force]]''' bears some resemblance to various [[Earth]] ranking systems. A ceremonial sash of varying design and material is worn by commanding Klingon warriors to show rank and status in society. The sash can be made of many materials, most commonly of gold thread or silver metal. On the upper section of the sash is an emblem of their House affiliation and various other decorations. | '''The [[rank]] system of the [[Klingon Defence Force]]''' bears some resemblance to various [[Earth]] ranking systems. A ceremonial sash of varying design and material is worn by commanding Klingon warriors to show rank and status in society. The sash can be made of many materials, most commonly of gold thread or silver metal. On the upper section of the sash is an emblem of their House affiliation and various other decorations. | ||
− | Klingon warriors wear a circular pip with a unique design contained within on the | + | Klingon warriors wear a circular pip with a unique design contained within on the right side of their neck in order to display their rank on the uniforms of the Klingon Defence Forces. The left side displayed a similar pip with the specific branch of the Defence Forces the individual belonged to - Navy or Ground Forces. These pips are worn on the tube-like collar of the uniforms. However, the command structure of the KDF is rather blurred when compared with Starfleet's, as Klingon Generals - such as [[memoryalpha:Martok|Martok]] - were capable of commanding both naval and ground forces simultaneously. |
Enlisted ranks in the Klingon Defence Forces share the same nomenclature, but still display separate insignias dependant upon the warrior's branch of service. | Enlisted ranks in the Klingon Defence Forces share the same nomenclature, but still display separate insignias dependant upon the warrior's branch of service. | ||
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| yo' 'aj<br>''[[Fleet Admiral]]'' | | yo' 'aj<br>''[[Fleet Admiral]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-a5.png]] |
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| botwI'<br>''[[Sergeant Major]]'' | | botwI'<br>''[[Sergeant Major]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e7.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e7.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| 'aj<br>''[[Admiral]]'' | | 'aj<br>''[[Admiral]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-a4.png]] |
| Sa'<br>''[[General]]'' | | Sa'<br>''[[General]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-a4.png]] |
| puvwI'<br>''[[Master Sergeant]]'' | | puvwI'<br>''[[Master Sergeant]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e6.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e6.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| bIng 'aj<br>''[[Vice Admiral]]'' | | bIng 'aj<br>''[[Vice Admiral]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-a3.png]] |
| 'ech<br>''[[Brigadier General]]'' | | 'ech<br>''[[Brigadier General]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-a3.png]] |
| SuvwI'<br>''[[Sergeant]]'' | | SuvwI'<br>''[[Sergeant]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e5.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e5.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| HoD<br>''[[Captain]]'' | | HoD<br>''[[Captain]]'' | ||
| [[Image:KDFB-o6.png]] | | [[Image:KDFB-o6.png]] | ||
− | | <br>''[[Colonel]]'' | + | | ra'ta'<br>''[[Colonel]]'' |
| [[Image:KDFR-o6.png]] | | [[Image:KDFR-o6.png]] | ||
| Da'<br>''[[Corporal]]'' | | Da'<br>''[[Corporal]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e4.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e4.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| la'<br>''[[Commander]]'' | | la'<br>''[[Commander]]'' | ||
| [[Image:KDFB-o5.png]] | | [[Image:KDFB-o5.png]] | ||
− | | <br>''[[Lieutenant Colonel]]'' | + | | ra'ta' Hom<br>''[[Lieutenant Colonel]]'' |
| [[Image:KDFR-o5.png]] | | [[Image:KDFR-o5.png]] | ||
| Bekk wa'DIch<br>''[[Private First Class|Warrior First Class]]'' | | Bekk wa'DIch<br>''[[Private First Class|Warrior First Class]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e3.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e3.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| la' Hom<br>''[[Lieutenant Commander]]'' | | la' Hom<br>''[[Lieutenant Commander]]'' | ||
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| [[Image:KDFR-o4.png]] | | [[Image:KDFR-o4.png]] | ||
| Bekk cha'DIch<br>''[[Private|Warrior Second Class]]'' | | Bekk cha'DIch<br>''[[Private|Warrior Second Class]]'' | ||
− | | [[Image:KDFB- | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e2.png]] |
− | | [[Image:KDFR- | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e2.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| Sogh<br>''[[Lieutenant]]'' | | Sogh<br>''[[Lieutenant]]'' | ||
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| <br>''[[Marine Captain|Captain]]'' | | <br>''[[Marine Captain|Captain]]'' | ||
| [[Image:KDFR-o3.png]] | | [[Image:KDFR-o3.png]] | ||
− | | | + | | Bekk wejDIch<br>''[[Private|Warrior Third Class]]'' |
− | | | + | | [[Image:KDFB-e1.png]] |
− | | | + | | [[Image:KDFR-e1.png]] |
|- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | |- style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;" | ||
| SoghHom<br>''[[Lieutenant JG]]'' | | SoghHom<br>''[[Lieutenant JG]]'' |
Latest revision as of 22:18, 25 August 2015
The rank system of the Klingon Defence Force bears some resemblance to various Earth ranking systems. A ceremonial sash of varying design and material is worn by commanding Klingon warriors to show rank and status in society. The sash can be made of many materials, most commonly of gold thread or silver metal. On the upper section of the sash is an emblem of their House affiliation and various other decorations.
Klingon warriors wear a circular pip with a unique design contained within on the right side of their neck in order to display their rank on the uniforms of the Klingon Defence Forces. The left side displayed a similar pip with the specific branch of the Defence Forces the individual belonged to - Navy or Ground Forces. These pips are worn on the tube-like collar of the uniforms. However, the command structure of the KDF is rather blurred when compared with Starfleet's, as Klingon Generals - such as Martok - were capable of commanding both naval and ground forces simultaneously.
Enlisted ranks in the Klingon Defence Forces share the same nomenclature, but still display separate insignias dependant upon the warrior's branch of service.
Branch Insignia | |
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Navy | Ground Forces |
Current Rank Charts
Klingon ranks have changed and evolved little over time, though the method of displaying them often has. Below are the most current rank insignias in use by the Klingon Defence Forces, displaying where possible both the original Klingon and the Federation Basic translation.
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Navy | Ground Forces | Navy | Ground Forces | ||||
Rank Name | Rank Insignia | Rank Name | Rank Insignia | Rank Name | Rank Insignia | Rank Insignia | |
yo' 'aj Fleet Admiral |
botwI' Sergeant Major |
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'aj Admiral |
Sa' General |
puvwI' Master Sergeant |
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bIng 'aj Vice Admiral |
'ech Brigadier General |
SuvwI' Sergeant |
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HoD Captain |
ra'ta' Colonel |
Da' Corporal |
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la' Commander |
ra'ta' Hom Lieutenant Colonel |
Bekk wa'DIch Warrior First Class |
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la' Hom Lieutenant Commander |
Major |
Bekk cha'DIch Warrior Second Class |
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Sogh Lieutenant |
Captain |
Bekk wejDIch Warrior Third Class |
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SoghHom Lieutenant JG |
Sogh wa'DIch First Lieutenant |
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lagh Ensign |
Sogh cha'DIch Second Lieutenant |