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Cobra Officer or Viper, who has the higher rank?
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03-22-2009, 07:27 PM
Captain Hydra
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The problem comes from the fact that the Vipers were originally a replacement for the troopers (basic infantry). Basic infantry are the bottom rung, so Viper or trooper would both be the starting point if you choose to use both. I use them for different functions and as different divisions. Troopers are my starting point. They are basically untrained, unarmored and lightly equipped. Cobra would have the most troopers of any troop type. The are disposable, easy to replace and large in number. They would be used for lighter combat situations, garrison or guard duty, small scale combat missions, holding a previously conquered area etc. They are commanded by officers, just like every other division. Vipers would be one step up from Troopers. After some additional training, they are better armored and equipped and sent in as front line infantry troops. Vipers would have their own Viper officers (gold face plates). After time, a Viper can go on to one of the specialist viper divisions. One group would not necessarily out rank another unless the individual has a higher rank. Another thing to remember is that Cobra is a terrorist organization, not a full blow military, so ranks are a bit more blurry. In some cases an officer position would simply be taken by the strongest personality, not necessarily assigned. There is still a higharcy, but not as strict as a real military system.
As for CGs they are completely separate to me. They are a covert force, like the CIA. They are used mostly in an undercover role, and would seldom if ever be seen in force and uniformed. CGs would have been recruited directly, not raised in the ranks from Vipers. Just like the CIA recruits from universities, so would Cobra to fill the CG ranks. This is why they all have degrees. They are recruited, trained and sent under-cover. They have their own rank system, but respect for their position and fear would keep them from being commanded by other division officers. CGs removed from active under-cover work would make excellent officers for other divisions.
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