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Your [[soldiers]] can advance to higher '''ranks''' with [[experience]], assuming you have a large enough number of soldiers to justify the [[Promotions|promotion]]. | Your [[soldiers]] can advance to higher '''ranks''' with [[experience]], assuming you have a large enough number of soldiers to justify the [[Promotions|promotion]]. | ||
| − | Higher ranked soldiers that are still in battle help keep morale high, | + | Higher ranked soldiers that are still in battle help keep morale high in an event of a a causalty. However, when they are killed or incapacited it means that the other soldiers suffer a big morale loss which could mean that they will [[panic]] or go [[berserk]]. You may find it useful for your highest ranked officers to act as a [[Rear Commander]]. |
Revision as of 07:37, 4 April 2007
- This article is about the ranks an X-COM soldier can achieve, for alien ranks see Alien Ranks
Your soldiers can advance to higher ranks with experience, assuming you have a large enough number of soldiers to justify the promotion.
Higher ranked soldiers that are still in battle help keep morale high in an event of a a causalty. However, when they are killed or incapacited it means that the other soldiers suffer a big morale loss which could mean that they will panic or go berserk. You may find it useful for your highest ranked officers to act as a Rear Commander.
| Rank | Notes |
|---|---|
| Commander | Only one allowed over all X-COM Bases, requires at least 30 soldiers in all bases |
| Colonel | Most experienced Captain is promoted to Colonel if opening present. 1 Colonel for 23 soldiers. |
| Captain | Most experienced Sergeant is promoted to Captain if opening present. 1 Captain for 11 soldiers. |
| Sergeant | Most experienced Squaddie is promoted to Sergeant if opening present. 1 Sergeant for 5 soldiers. |
| Squaddie | Promotion is gained upon attacking any alien. |
| Rookie | Starting rank for all new recruits |