Oo, is that what determines rank, then? I'll have to make a point of posting more pointless little Posts, like this one.
On the other hand, my sense of morality would give me problems. Stupid morals. So I guess I'll add a meaningful comment to this thread: Baal's departure from Newbie I can be worked into the game from a RP perspective by saying that his empire's leader was replaced after the loss of his fleet. By coup or by resignation or by election remains to be seen.
There, I feel better. And closer to five-star general at the same time.