Ch-7.2 The power structure

Kallus next turned his attention to creating a dedicated chain of command for the fleet, ensuring its operational efficiency and preparedness for future challenges. To oversee this structure, he appointed Ezra Tango as the Fleet Admiral, entrusting him with the ultimate authority over all fleet operations.

Under Ezra's command were the 13 Antares-Class Battleships, powerful vessels that formed the backbone of the fleet. Kallus instructed Ezra to select the most competent and competitive officers to fill critical leadership roles, ensuring the chain of command was robust and reliable.

The newly established fleet hierarchy featured the following ranks, in descending order of authority:

Fleet Admiral – Overall commander of the fleet, responsible for strategic decisions and overall coordination.

Admiral – Senior officers overseeing large portions of the fleet or significant operational theaters.

Vice Admiral – Key deputies to Admirals, often tasked with leading smaller fleets or task forces.

Rear Admiral – Junior admirals handling specialized operations and providing support to senior officers.

Second Rear Admiral – Emerging leaders training under Rear Admirals, responsible for intermediate command roles.

Captain – Commanders of individual battleships, ensuring the crew's performance and ship's efficiency.

Commander – Officers in charge of critical departments or leading smaller vessels like frigates or corvettes.

Lieutenant Commander – Senior lieutenants managing specific shipboard functions or serving as executive officers.

Lieutenant – Junior officers tasked with leading departments and ensuring operations run smoothly.

Second Lieutenant – The entry-level officer rank, responsible for learning leadership and executing routine tasks.

This well-defined structure provided clear avenues for promotion and ensured every officer and crew member understood their roles and responsibilities. By establishing such a detailed command hierarchy, Kallus not only secured the fleet's efficiency but also laid the foundation for its expansion into a formidable force within his future empire.

 the ground forces:

 Establishing a comprehensive command structure and rank system to ensure their efficiency and cohesion.

To lead this critical branch, he appointed Marcus Cross as the General of the Armed Forces, granting him authority over all ground operations.

Following Marcus's position, the ground forces' ranks were structured as follows, in descending order:

General of the Armed Forces – Supreme commander of all ground forces, responsible for strategic oversight and coordination.

General – Senior commanders in charge of divisions or large-scale operations.

Lieutenant General – Deputies to generals, often leading major military campaigns or administrative operations.

Major General – Key tactical leaders overseeing brigades and ensuring operational readiness.

Brigadier General – Commanders of brigades, bridging the gap between higher strategy and direct execution.

Colonel – Leaders of regiments, tasked with implementing tactical strategies in the field.

Lieutenant Colonel – Deputy regimental commanders and senior advisors to Colonels.

Major – Officers in charge of battalions or specialized units, ensuring operational effectiveness.

Captain – Leaders of companies, responsible for direct engagement and troop management.

First Lieutenant – Junior officers assisting captains and learning higher command roles.

Second Lieutenant – Entry-level officers leading platoons and gaining foundational leadership experience.

Marcus Cross was entrusted with selecting the most competitive and adaptable individuals to fill these ranks, ensuring the ground forces were led by capable and dynamic leaders. Under his leadership, the existing members of the armed forces—numbering approximately 4,000 personnel—were absorbed into the newly established structure.

This reorganization not only reinforced the ground forces' capabilities but also prepared them for the demands of future campaigns. Kallus's vision ensured that every soldier and officer understood their role within a larger system, creating a unified and disciplined force ready to uphold the empire's authority on any battlefield.

Next, Kallus turned his attention to the Mecha Forces, a versatile and powerful branch capable of engaging in ground, planetary, and space battles and defense. Recognizing their flexibility and multi-role capabilities, he established a separate command structure tailored to their unique functions.

At the helm of the Mecha Forces, Kallus appointed Damien Walker as the Marshal of Mecha Forces, granting him supreme authority over their operations. The rank hierarchy under Damien was carefully crafted to ensure clear leadership and effective command:

Marshal of Mecha Forces – Supreme commander overseeing all mecha units and their strategic deployment.

Vice Marshal – The second-in-command, assisting the Marshal in strategic planning and execution.

Division Commander – Leaders of large mecha divisions, responsible for tactical operations in major engagements.

Vice Division Commander – Deputies to Division Commanders, providing support and handling secondary objectives.

Company Commander – Leaders of smaller units, ensuring cohesion and operational readiness during missions.

Captain – Officers managing platoon-sized mecha groups and spearheading direct engagements.

Vice Captain – Junior officers aiding captains and preparing for future leadership roles.

Mecha Officer – The core of the force, pilots that are proficient at operating these powerful mechas in various roles.

Damien Walker was tasked with selecting the most competent and battle-hardened individuals from the former mecha division, which comprised 500 personnel, to fill these ranks. This ensured that the force was staffed by experienced and capable warriors who could adapt to the diverse demands of their roles.

With this new structure, the Mecha Forces were poised to serve as a strategic asset for Kallus's empire, offering unmatched versatility in both offense and defense across various theaters of war. The reorganization reinforced their importance as a vital component of Kallus's growing dominion, ensuring their readiness for any challenge.

Kallus then turned his attention to governance and resource management, appointing Evans Jarvis as the Acting Minister of Resource and Production.

Jesika Bennet as the Health Minister and Royal Doctor, entrusting her with both the governance of healthcare services and his personal medical care.

Tyler Larkin as the head Minister of R&D, entrusting him with empires research and development department.

 While acknowledging the fledgling nature of the Void Empire, Kallus explained that it would take time to establish a complete government structure, including key positions such as Finance Minister and other administrative roles essential for a fully functioning empire. 

"With our current population of just 10,000, such a framework is neither necessary nor feasible at this stage," Kallus announced. 

Despite his empire's nascent state, Kallus ensured that the newly established power structures—the Fleet Command, Ground Forces, Mecha Forces, and any future organizations—would all recognize him as the 'Supreme Authority', the ultimate decision-maker above all command hierarchies. 

To incentivize excellence and maintain a meritocratic system, Kallus introduced a promotion and reward policy for both military and administrative positions. Future promotions or appointments to major or minor roles would be contingent on individuals achieving significant accomplishments related to their duties or contributing meaningfully to the Void Empire's growth. 

"If those achievements are deemed satisfactory, they will be rewarded with either promotions or Void Military Credits," Kallus declared. 

While he kept the specifics of these Void Military Credits vague for the moment as he had done no future research or planning for the potential benefits that he could give his people, but he promised that their purpose and potential uses would be revealed in due time. This system, Kallus emphasized, would ensure that all positions of authority were earned through dedication and merit, laying the foundation for a disciplined and efficient