What is the chain of command in the Star Trek universe?

Answer 1

That is an interesting question, let me try to break it down for you. The general chain of command is as follows with some episode examples of Scott and Sulu:

Captain Kirk

Commander Spock

Lt. Commander Scott ("Friday's Child", "Metamorphosis", "A Piece of the Action")

Lieutenant Sulu ("Errand of Mercy", "Arena") I know there is at least one other time but can't remember which episode.

During the episode of "Catspaw" (second season) while Kirk, Spock, Scott and Sulu were on the planet Assistant Chief Engineer DeSalle assumed command. In a previous episode (first season) this character was a Navigator.

On several occations a visiting commodore assumed command: Commodore Matt Decker in "The Doomsday Machine" and Commodore Stocker in "The Deadly Years."

If you'd like the command structure for the Movies, TNG, DS9, or VOY just let me know. If you'd like me to elaborate on anything, drop me a line.

Thank you for your question.

Answer 2

It depends on which Sith Order you're talking about. The most predominant Sith Order is the Rule of Two where there is only two Siths: just a Master and an apprentice, one to hold power and one to desire it. Another prominant Sith Order is the One Sith which is structured very similarly to the Jedi Order where there are several Masters and apprentices and a council, but they all serve the supreme leader: The Dark Lord of the Sith.

Answer 3

Star Trek's command structure is based on that of the US Navy. And what is the command structure of the US Navy?