Commodore

Commodore was a military rank used in most large space navies throughout the galaxy. Senior to captain but below the rank of, it was the lowest grade of within the military forces that used the title. Officers of commodore rank typically led small flotillas of warships, usually frigates, cruisers and light starfighter carriers. Other roles included serving as commanders of very large warships, commanding officers for major naval installations (including shipyards, forward staging areas, or other high-value bases and space stations), or as staff officers in major naval commands such as sector fleets.