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|imageA = Captain-Commodore sleeve stripes, 22nd century.png
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|imagecap = [[Starfleet]] pin and sleeve stripes,<br/>[[22nd century]]
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|imagecap3 = Starfleet pin and sleeve stripes,<br/>[[2270s|Late 2270s]] - [[2350s]]
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'''Commodore''' is a naval [[rank]], the equivalent of which is used by the service organizations of many civilizations. As a traditional grade, commodore is the most junior [[flag officer]] rank or the most senior line officer rank, of a naval organization, under an [[admiral]] rank (usually under [[rear admiral]]) but senior to a [[captain]]. Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to captains commanding single ships or units. In comparison to other ranking systems, this rank is equivalent to the military [[brigadier]] or brigadier general, or the navy alternative Rear Admiral, Lower Half.
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| align="center" class="even" | [[Starfleet]], [[2260s]]
 
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| align="center" class="even" | [[Starfleet]], [[2270s]]
 
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| align="center" class="odd" | [[Image:Mov cdore.png]]
 
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| align="center" class="even" | Starfleet pin insignia, [[2280s]] until early [[24th century]]
 
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| align="center" class="odd" | [[Image:Mov cdore-sleeve.png]]
 
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| align="center" class="even" | Starfleet sleeve insignia, [[2290s]]
 
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'''Commodore''' is a naval [[rank]], the equivalent of which is used by the service organizations of many civilizations. As a traditional grade, commodore is the most junior [[flag officer]] rank of a naval organization, under an [[admiral]] rank (usually under [[rear admiral]]) but senior to a [[captain]]. Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to captains commanding single ships or units. In comparison to other ranking systems, this rank is equivalent to the military [[brigadier]] or brigadier general.
 
   
The rank of Commodore was used by [[Starfleet]] until at least the [[2270s|2270's]]. In [[2366]], [[Geordi La Forge]] insulted [[Centurion]] [[Bochra]] by calling him Commodore to which Bochra promptly corrected La Forge as to his proper title. ({{TNG|The Enemy}})
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The rank of commodore was used by [[Starfleet]] until the year [[2364]]. In [[2366]], [[Geordi La Forge]] insulted [[Centurion]] [[Bochra]] by calling him commodore, to which Bochra promptly corrected La Forge as to his proper title. ({{TNG|Conspiracy}}, {{TNG|The Enemy}})
   
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{{bginfo|The first mention of the rank of commodore in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' occurred in the episode "Conspiracy". In that episode, several commodores were issuing commands in mission orders to [[starship]] captains. These orders were read by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] in the [[android]]'s investigation into a suspected conspiracy among the higher members of [[Starfleet Command]]. | La Forge calling Bochra "commodore" was the only time that the rank was ever spoken of in dialogue in the series.}}
:''La Forge calling Bochra "Commodore" was the only time that the rank was ever spoken of in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.
 
   
== List of Starfleet Commodores ==
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== List of Starfleet commodores ==
 
*[[Robert April]]
 
*[[Robert April]]
 
*[[Barstow (Commodore)|Barstow]]
 
*[[Barstow (Commodore)|Barstow]]
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*[[Richard K. Berman]] ([[Starfleet Command]], 2364)
*[[Matt Decker]] ([[USS Constellation (NCC-1017)|USS ''Constellation'']])
 
*[[Enwright]] ([[Space station]] officer)
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*[[Peter Bryce]] ([[Advanced Technologies Division]], 2364)
 
*[[Matt Decker]] ({{USS|Constellation|NCC-1017}})
*[[Maxwell Forrest]] ([[Earth]] [[Starfleet]])
 
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*[[Anna Dixon]] ([[Starfleet Operational Support Services|Starfleet Operational Support Division]], 2364)
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*[[Enwright]] ([[Starbase 6]])
 
*[[Maxwell Forrest]] ([[United Earth Starfleet|Earth Starfleet]], [[2143]])
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*[[Joshua Jae]] ([[Starfleet Mission Operations|Starfleet Mission Operations Division]])
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*[[Bill Marafe]] ([[Starbase 55]])
 
*[[José I. Mendez]] ([[Starbase 11]])
 
*[[José I. Mendez]] ([[Starbase 11]])
 
*[[Probert]]
 
*[[Probert]]
 
*[[Stocker]] ([[Starbase 10]])
 
*[[Stocker]] ([[Starbase 10]])
 
*[[Stone (Commodore)|Stone]] ([[Starbase 11]])
 
*[[Stone (Commodore)|Stone]] ([[Starbase 11]])
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*[[Toki]] ([[Starfleet Advanced Technologies Division]], 2364)
 
*[[Travers]] ([[Cestus III]] outpost)
 
*[[Travers]] ([[Cestus III]] outpost)
*[[Robert Wesley]] ([[USS Lexington (NCC-1709)|USS ''Lexington'']])
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*[[Robert Wesley]] ({{USS|Lexington|NCC-1709}})
   
 
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== Background ==
 
The rank of Commodore appears to have been superseded by the [[24th century]], as no such ranked persons were seen or referenced in [[TNG]], [[DS9]] or [[VOY]]. This may be in response to the rank being phased out of the US Navy.
 
   
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== Appendices ==
Apart from its Original Series usage, a Commodore is spoken of in radio traffic heard at the start of {{film|1}}. A Commodore "movie pin" is also seen in {{film|4}} and the rank was retroactively mentioned in {{ENT|First Flight}}. The rank also appeared on background characters in {{ENT|First Flight}}, {{e|Shockwave, Part II}}, {{e|Home}} and the {{e|Demons}}/{{e|Terra Prime}} two-parter. The latter featured the only female Commodore yet seen.
 
 
=== Background information ===
 
Apart from its ''Original Series'' usage, a commodore is spoken of in radio traffic heard at the start of {{film|1}}. A commodore "movie pin" is also seen in {{film|4}}. The rank has appeared in [[ENT]], being mentioned in {{e|First Flight}} and appearing on background characters in {{e|First Flight}}, {{e|Shockwave, Part II}}, {{e|Home}}, and the {{e|Demons}}/{{e|Terra Prime}} two-parter. The latter featured the only female commodore yet seen.
   
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The rank of commodore in Starfleet itself has not been seen or referenced in [[TNG]], [[DS9]] or [[VOY]], although it was listed in the rank guide used by [[Robert Blackman]] and the TNG wardrobe department.[https://drexfiles.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/nuts-n-bolts/]
Several non-canon reference manuals, among them the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual]]'', describe a five collar pip Commodore insignia in use during the 24th century. Such an insignia, however, has never appeared in an actual Star Trek production. This five pip collar insignia is also used in fandom sources as an insignia for [[Fleet Captain]].
 
   
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In the US Navy, the rank of commodore has been phased out (although its use as a title remains for a senior captain who commands a group of ships), and the lowest flag officer rank is currently referred to as "rear admiral (lower half)". It is possible that by the time of the TNG-era, Starfleet has likewise replaced the rank of commodore with that of a "[[rear admiral]]-lower half", but that specific term has also never been seen or referenced onscreen.
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=== Apocrypha ===
[[Category:Military ranks]]
 
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In numerous novels, including ''[[Before Dishonor]]'', the rank of commodore is revealed to exist into the 24th century. In that novel, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun informs Captain Picard that since he was in command of a group of starships it would be proper for him to be referred to as Commodore Picard rather than Captain Picard. The rank also features prominently in the novel ''[[Imzadi (novel)|Imzadi]]'', where the rank of commodore is held by a future version of [[Data]].
   
 
Several non-canon reference manuals, among them the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual]]'', describe a five collar pip commodore insignia in use during the 24th century. Such an insignia, however, has never appeared in an actual ''Star Trek'' production. This five pip collar insignia is also used in fandom sources as an insignia for [[fleet captain]].
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=== External link ===
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* {{wikipedia|Commodore (rank)}}
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Revision as of 07:24, 22 March 2015

Commodore is a naval rank, the equivalent of which is used by the service organizations of many civilizations. As a traditional grade, commodore is the most junior flag officer rank or the most senior line officer rank, of a naval organization, under an admiral rank (usually under rear admiral) but senior to a captain. Commodores command groups of ships, as opposed to captains commanding single ships or units. In comparison to other ranking systems, this rank is equivalent to the military brigadier or brigadier general, or the navy alternative Rear Admiral, Lower Half.

The rank of commodore was used by Starfleet until the year 2364. In 2366, Geordi La Forge insulted Centurion Bochra by calling him commodore, to which Bochra promptly corrected La Forge as to his proper title. (TNG: "Conspiracy", TNG: "The Enemy")

The first mention of the rank of commodore in Star Trek: The Next Generation occurred in the episode "Conspiracy". In that episode, several commodores were issuing commands in mission orders to starship captains. These orders were read by Lieutenant Commander Data in the android's investigation into a suspected conspiracy among the higher members of Starfleet Command.
La Forge calling Bochra "commodore" was the only time that the rank was ever spoken of in dialogue in the series.

List of Starfleet commodores

Appendices

Background information

Apart from its Original Series usage, a commodore is spoken of in radio traffic heard at the start of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. A commodore "movie pin" is also seen in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The rank has appeared in ENT, being mentioned in "First Flight" and appearing on background characters in "First Flight", "Shockwave, Part II", "Home", and the "Demons"/"Terra Prime" two-parter. The latter featured the only female commodore yet seen.

The rank of commodore in Starfleet itself has not been seen or referenced in TNG, DS9 or VOY, although it was listed in the rank guide used by Robert Blackman and the TNG wardrobe department.[1]

In the US Navy, the rank of commodore has been phased out (although its use as a title remains for a senior captain who commands a group of ships), and the lowest flag officer rank is currently referred to as "rear admiral (lower half)". It is possible that by the time of the TNG-era, Starfleet has likewise replaced the rank of commodore with that of a "rear admiral-lower half", but that specific term has also never been seen or referenced onscreen.

Apocrypha

In numerous novels, including Before Dishonor, the rank of commodore is revealed to exist into the 24th century. In that novel, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun informs Captain Picard that since he was in command of a group of starships it would be proper for him to be referred to as Commodore Picard rather than Captain Picard. The rank also features prominently in the novel Imzadi, where the rank of commodore is held by a future version of Data.

Several non-canon reference manuals, among them the Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer's Manual, describe a five collar pip commodore insignia in use during the 24th century. Such an insignia, however, has never appeared in an actual Star Trek production. This five pip collar insignia is also used in fandom sources as an insignia for fleet captain.

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