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There are three usages of the rank of Captain. One in the [[Space Marines|Adeptus Astartes]], another in the [[Imperial Guard]] and the last in the [[Imperial Navy]]
In the space marines, the rank of captain is given to the [[Space Marine|marine]] who is commander of a [[company]] of his battle brothers. This is a prestigious rank, and often the Captain of the [[First Company]] is also the [[Chapter Master]]. In the game, the position of [[Commander]] reflects this rank.
==Army Rank==
A captain of the [[Imperial Guard]] is a position above [[Lieutenant]], but below [[Colonel]]. A captain would usually be in command of five [[platoon]]s, a company. However, under battle conditions, this may change. A captain could end up commanding the regiment, if the colonel becomes a casualty. However, in this case, the captain would probably recive a battlefield promotion to colonel. More likely, a captain would be given command of 2 or more companies, in order to forefil fufill an objective. In game terms, this position is reflected by the [[Senior Officer]] position.
==Navy Rank==
In the [[Imperial Navy]] the rank of captain implies that the bearer has command of his ship. On board his ship, his world is law, above that of any other, save, maybe, [[The Emperor]]'s. An Imperial Navy captain recives orders from a [[Rear Admrial]]. He would then interpret these orders, and have them carried out by delegating tasks to his [[Lieutenant|1st Lieutenants]].
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