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A [[spacer]] is a person who is a member of a space-going navy or a civilian spaceship crew. | A [[spacer]] is a person who is a member of a space-going navy or a civilian spaceship crew. | ||
"Spacer" can be used as a generic term to collectively refer to all ranks of naval personnel and merchant ship personnel, in the same way that "soldier" is used as a generic term for army personnel of any rank. Spacer is also the specific title of the lowest grades of naval | "Spacer" can be used as a generic term to collectively refer to all ranks of naval personnel and merchant ship personnel, in the same way that "soldier" is used as a generic term for army personnel of any rank. Spacer is also the specific title of the lowest grades of naval services. | ||
The traditional symbol for spacers is an archaic vac-helmet. | The traditional symbol for spacers is an archaic vac-helmet. | ||
==Naval Use== | ==Naval Use== | ||
In the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]], the [[Grayson Space Navy]], and the [[Republic of Haven Navy]], | In the [[Royal Manticoran Navy]], the [[Grayson Space Navy]], and the [[Republic of Haven Navy]], <ref>All rank titles are defined in [[Joint Chiefs Directive 2311-01]]</ref> the three most junior enlisted grades are: | ||
*[[Spacer Third Class]] (E-1) | *[[Spacer Third Class]] (E-1) | ||
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The [[Imperial Andermani Navy]] uses pre-space German language rank titles. | The [[Imperial Andermani Navy]] uses pre-space German language rank titles. | ||
==Merchant Marine Use | ==Merchant Marine Use== | ||
In the [[Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine]], entry-level crew members with no endorsement (departmental training qualifications) are: | In the [[Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine]], entry-level crew members with no endorsement (departmental training qualifications) are: | ||
*Apprentice Spacer ([[C-1]]) | *Apprentice Spacer ([[C-1]]) | ||
*Spacer II ([[C- | *General Vessel Assistant ([[C-2]]) | ||
*Spacer III ([[C- | *Spacer I ([[C-3]]) | ||
*Spacer II ([[C-4]]) | |||
*Spacer III ([[C-5]]) | |||
*Spacer IV ([[C-6]]) | *Spacer IV ([[C-6]]) | ||
*Spacer V ([[C-7]]) | *Spacer V ([[C-7]]) | ||
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The most junior grades of Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles: | The most junior grades of Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles: | ||
*Ordinary Spacer ([[C-3]]) | |||
*Ordinary Spacer ([[C- | The mid-level grades of the Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles: | ||
*Efficient Spacer ([[C- | *Senior Ordinary Spacer ([[C-4]]) | ||
*Efficient Spacer ([[C-5]]) | |||
*Able Spacer ([[C-6]]) | *Able Spacer ([[C-6]]) | ||
The senior grades of the Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles: | |||
*Leading Spacer ([[C-7]]) | *Leading Spacer ([[C-7]]) | ||
*Certified Bosun ([[C-8]]) | |||
==Honorverse== | |||
In the Honorverse, Ordinary Spacer is an entry level rating in the deck department. General Vessel Assistant is also an entry level rating, but they can be employed in the Deck Department, Engine Department or Catering Department as needed on any specific day. | |||
==Real World== | |||
In the real world, Ordinary Seaman is an entry level rating in the deck department. It’s seen in both the US and UK maritime records. | |||
General Vessel Assistant is also an entry level rating, but they can be employed in the Deck Department, Engine Department or Catering Department as needed on any specific day. It’s primarily a US term. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Ranks]] [[Category: Personnel]] | [[Category:Ranks]] [[Category: Personnel]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:33, 17 February 2024
A spacer is a person who is a member of a space-going navy or a civilian spaceship crew.
"Spacer" can be used as a generic term to collectively refer to all ranks of naval personnel and merchant ship personnel, in the same way that "soldier" is used as a generic term for army personnel of any rank. Spacer is also the specific title of the lowest grades of naval services.
The traditional symbol for spacers is an archaic vac-helmet.
In the Royal Manticoran Navy, the Grayson Space Navy, and the Republic of Haven Navy, [1] the three most junior enlisted grades are:
- Spacer Third Class (E-1)
- Spacer Second Class (E-2)
- Spacer First Class (E-3)
The Imperial Andermani Navy uses pre-space German language rank titles.
Merchant Marine Use
In the Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine, entry-level crew members with no endorsement (departmental training qualifications) are:
- Apprentice Spacer (C-1)
- General Vessel Assistant (C-2)
- Spacer I (C-3)
- Spacer II (C-4)
- Spacer III (C-5)
- Spacer IV (C-6)
- Spacer V (C-7)
- Spacer VI (C-8)
The most junior grades of Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles:
- Ordinary Spacer (C-3)
The mid-level grades of the Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles:
The senior grades of the Deck Department endorsed crew members have the following titles:
Honorverse
In the Honorverse, Ordinary Spacer is an entry level rating in the deck department. General Vessel Assistant is also an entry level rating, but they can be employed in the Deck Department, Engine Department or Catering Department as needed on any specific day.
Real World
In the real world, Ordinary Seaman is an entry level rating in the deck department. It’s seen in both the US and UK maritime records.
General Vessel Assistant is also an entry level rating, but they can be employed in the Deck Department, Engine Department or Catering Department as needed on any specific day. It’s primarily a US term.
References
- ↑ All rank titles are defined in Joint Chiefs Directive 2311-01