Romulan ranks

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")

Romulan Guard Edit

UhlanEdit

An uhlan was described as a "lowly" member of the Romulan Guard. (TNG: "Unification II")

• Uhlan Neral

Romulan militaryEdit

GeneralEdit

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

• General Movar
• General Velal

AdmiralEdit

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

CommanderEdit

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

• Commander Donatra
• Commander Konsab
• Commander Sela
• Commander Tomalak
• Commander Toreth

Sub-commanderEdit

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

CenturionEdit

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

• Centurion Bochra
• Centurion Tarent

SublieutenantEdit

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 ShiarEdit

GeneralEdit

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

ColonelEdit

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")

• Colonel Lovok
• Colonel Narissa

MajorEdit

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

Background information Edit

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.