This is Rank

Ever wonder how much thought goes into something as simple as the rank insignias characters wear? Today, you can examine the original 'pitch' for ranks in Wing Commander III made as the plan for the game's full motion video was being established. Many of these are familiar from the game itself, such as Captain Eisen's solid gold Captain's bar. Still others, like the Lieutenant Commander, Commander and most of the flag ranks, were changed in later games (you can see all of the known canon insignia here.) Others, like Ensign and Ensign, 2nd Class, have never been used 'in lore'! The accompanying document was eventually turned into the GIF on ranks included in Victory Streak. This seems to be the origin of one long-running error: having Major General listed as above Lieutenant General (while a Major is above a Lieutenant, the general officer titles are revesed in real life.)