Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral was a medium-grade flag rank common to almost all space navies across the galaxy as well as other types of forces. Highly-experienced officers, they were commonly assigned to lead medium- to large-sized fleets of capital ships, usually including at least one large command vessel. Holders of the rank were also frequently charged with overseeing sector commands, or else serving as executive officers to major Navy department heads.

Within the Republic Marines, Vice Admiral was the highest rank attainable, with only one individual holding it at a given time. This person also held the title of Commandant of the Marines, and could only be granted the post through an appointment by the.