The Romulan ranking system was a hierarchical collective command structure used within the Romulan Star Empire, seemingly descended from the ancient Vulcan ranking system which was also used by the Vulcan military forces until the mid-22nd century. The Tal Shiar used a different ranking system, although they were at times used interchangeably with the military ranks.
Though not part of the Romulan rank hierarchy, the title captain has been used in the Empire, but not in terms of rank. Doctor Telek R'Mor, a low ranking scientist and minor functionary from the Romulan Astrophysical Academy, initially referred to himself as "captain of the cargo vessel Talvath." (VOY: "Eye of the Needle")
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Romulan Guard
Uhlan

Proconsul Neral in 2368, who rose from the lowly rank of uhlan
An uhlan was described as a "lowly" member of the Romulan Guard. (TNG: "Unification II")
- Uhlan Neral
Romulan military
General

A general in 2375
A general was more of a political position than a rank. (TNG: "Redemption")
Admiral

An admiral in 2367
An admiral was a flag officer rank and position known to be held by field commanders and ex-senators. (TNG: "The Defector"; ENT: "United")
- Admiral Alidar Jarok
- Admiral Mendak
- Admiral Valdore
Commander

A commander in 2266
A commander was equivalent to a Starfleet captain. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
Sub-commander

A sub-commander in 2268

A sub-commander in 2371
A sub-commander was immediately below that of a commander. (TOS: "The Enterprise Incident")
- Sub-Commander N'Vek
- Sub-Commander Sela
- Sub-Commander Selok
- Sub-Commander Tal
- Sub-Commander T'Rul
- Sub-Commander Velal
Centurion


A centurion in 2366
A centurion was a general officer's rank. (TOS: "Balance of Terror", "The Enterprise Incident"; TNG: "The Enemy")
Sublieutenant

Admiral Jarok impersonating a sublieutenant in 2366
A sublieutenant was a low ranking military rank. Positions known to be held by this rank include logistics officers. (TNG: "The Defector")
- Sublieutenant Setal
Tal Shiar
General

A general in 2399
A general was a rank reserved for senior members of the Tal Shiar. A general could command a fleet of Tal Shiar starships. (PIC: "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2")
- General Oh
Colonel

A colonel in 2371
A colonel was a rank reserved for senior members of the Tal Shiar. A colonel could command a fleet of Tal Shiar starships. (DS9: "The Die is Cast")
Major

Deanna Troi impersonating a major in 2368
A major was a lower rank in the Tal Shiar. A member of the Tal Shiar for only several months could gain this rank. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
- Major Rakal
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Fleet: | CRM | PO | CPO | MID CDT OC |
ENS | LT JG | LT | LT CMDR | CMDR | CAPT | FCAPT | CDORE | RADM | VADM | ADM | FADM | ||||
Military: | PVT AMN |
CPL | SGT | SSGT | MSGT 1SGT |
2nd LT | 1st LT | CAPT | MAJ | LT COL | COL | BRIG | MAJ GEN | LT GEN | GEN | MARSHAL | ||||
Positions: | Boatswain • Chief • Corpsman • Engineer's mate • Specialist • Technician • Yeoman | TAC • SO • 3rd • 2nd • 1st • CO • DD | Portmaster • Chief of Staff • CinC | |||||||||||||||||
Services: | Andorian • Bajoran • Cardassian • Ferengi • Jem'Hadar • Klingon • Romulan • SS • United Earth MACO • United Earth/Federation Starfleet • United States • Vulcan Mirror universe: Terran Empire Starfleet • Terran Empire MACO |
Background information
Given the rank of sublieutenant, there is presumably a lieutenant rank at some point in the Romulan military history. No Romulan has been referred to as a "Lieutenant" in Star Trek.
The ranks of centurion and uhlan are ancient Earth ranks (Roman and Polish respectively) not known to be used by any other Star Trek cultures. The reason for their use in the Romulan language or by the universal translator is unknown.