A fleet captain is a senior captain typically in command of a larger starship (a heavy explorer, heavy cruiser, carrier or similar vessel) but who is also tasked with the command authority of more than one vessel. Frequently, a fleet captain is in command of a frontline squadron. In general, this rank is seen as a temporary measure used in case of emergency or fleet engagement, as such a rank is essentially equivalent to that of rear admiral, lower half, but does not carry the privileges of admiralty. A fleet captain could also act as the executive officer to an admiral (generally one of one or two star rank) in command of a particularly large task force.
This rank is sometimes called a fleet commander. In Starfleet Intelligence, an officer of this rank is known as a senior captain.
Rank insignia of Starfleet fleet captains[]
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| 2260s | 
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| 2270s | 
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| 2270s | 
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| 2350s | 
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| 2360s | 
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| 2370s | 
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| 2380s | 
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Related links[]
External links[]
- Fleet captain article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- Fleet captain article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
- Fleet captain article at Star Trek Expanded Universe.