01 · People and authority
Ranks & Permissions
Contribution ranks, Armada Officer duties and every in-game rank permission.
STAR TREK ONLINE · FEDERATION + KLINGON · SHARED FLEET STANDARD
How -PTF- Armada Works
Many fleets. One standard. One community.
A straightforward look at joining, taking part and how our supported fleets work together across Star Trek Online.
The shared standard
One system across supported fleets
Which fleets use the shared rules, and what members can expect from them.
Different fleets. One familiar experience.
Whether you’re playing Federation or Klingon, supported fleets should feel familiar. Armada Officers help with everyday operations, leaving members free to enjoy STO.
Where these rules apply
Supported fleetsThis badge identifies fleets that follow the shared -PTF- Standard.
Joining and belonging
Open to new members
Join freely, recruit others and take part in as much of the community as you choose.
01 · Recruitment
Everyone can recruit
Our fleets always welcome new members. You don’t need to be an officer to recruit. Invite friends, players you meet in STO, or bring along your other characters.
Request a Fleet Invite →02 · Movement
Your characters, your choice.
You can spread your characters across different supported fleets and move them between fleets whenever you like.
Watch: How to invite your own alt →03 · Participation
Take part as much as you like.
Play STO your way. Discord, group activities and events are there when you want them, not conditions of membership. Anyone who wants to become more involved is welcome.
Everyday operation
How the fleets keep moving
Recruiting brings new members into our fleets, while slotting and filling fleet projects helps develop our fleet holdings.
Everyone can help by recruiting or contributing resources. Armada Officers help keep projects running and progressing across our supported fleets.
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Projects move fleets forward.
Some projects help develop fleet holdings towards their next level. Others replenish provisions, keeping fleet stores supplied with equipment and other items for members.
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Fleet banks are there to be used
From R2 onwards, members can deposit supplies and withdraw resources within their daily limits. The banks are designed for everyday use, without members needing to ask an officer for ordinary withdrawals.
See Fleet Bank limits →03
Important fleet information stays consistent.
Fleet descriptions, recruitment messages and messages of the day follow a consistent format, so important information is easy to find in any supported fleet.
Ranks and responsibility
Members, officers and owners
Contribution earns member ranks. Serving as an Armada Officer is a separate appointment.
R1–R5Member ranks
Contribution-based progression
R1 is the starting rank. R2–R5 are earned through each character’s own fleet contributions. Qualifying promotions are applied during the regular 10-day cycle.
R6Armada Officer
R6 helps operate the whole Armada.
R6 Armada Officers support the whole Armada, not only their home fleet. Over time, they work towards having characters in every supported fleet. They welcome and recruit members, keep fleet projects and provisions moving, and help members wherever needed. The Ranks page explains the role and its limits.
R7Leadership / owner
R7 — Senior Leadership & Fleet Owners
R7 is the highest fleet rank. Flawless, Biebs and Morgen oversee -PTF- Armada as a whole, while each fleet retains its own recognised owner.
Fleet owners keep ownership of their fleets and can help with their day-to-day operation. Being a fleet owner does not automatically make someone part of -PTF- Senior Leadership.
Continuity and trust
Consistent rules, practical decisions
Every supported fleet follows the same ranks, permissions and bank settings. This gives members a familiar experience wherever they play.
When problems arise, leadership considers the circumstances and handles them individually, without changing the rules for everyone.
We make room when it's needed.
There is no fixed inactivity cleanout. When a fleet needs room, leadership may review inactive R1–R4 characters, considering their rank, contributions and time away. It is a decision made when needed, not an automatic schedule.
R5 members are not removed simply for being inactive. Serious behaviour or security issues are handled separately.
Full reference
The exact settings
For exact rank permissions or bank limits, the full settings are shown on their own pages.
02 · Shared resources
Fleet Bank Settings
All repositories, deposit rights, daily withdrawal allowances and Energy Credit limits.
To see each fleet's level, status and ownership, visit the Fleets page. For the history of the Armada, visit About.