Community Structure
SPECTRE operates under a linear chain of command to maintain clarity, control, and efficiency during operations and community interactions. Every member—from new Warfighters to Command—has a defined role with specific responsibilities.
If you have questions, requests, or concerns, always bring them up your chain. Respecting this flow keeps leadership accountable and operations running smoothly.
︿ SPECTRE Warfighter
- Fully integrated member of SPECTRE
- Operates at the fireteam or section level during missions
- Acts with discipline, focus, and commitment to the mission
- Supports their team and upholds immersion and standard procedures
Being a Warfighter doesn’t limit your ability to lead or take initiative. Leadership is situational, and any player may take point when the mission demands it.
☆ Task Force Prospect
- Warfighter undergoing evaluation for Task Force membership
- Trains under supervision of Operatives and Lead Operatives
- Focuses on tactical performance, leadership, and team integration
- Must demonstrate initiative, consistency, and alignment with SPECTRE values
★ Task Force Operative
- Full member of the SPECTRE Task Force
- Frequently deployed and expected to lead mission elements
- Assists in training Warfighters and evaluating Prospects
- Maintains high tactical standards and personal initiative
★★ Lead Operative
- Senior operational leader within the Task Force
- Commands fireteams or sections in complex missions
- Mentors Operatives and Prospects
- Coordinates with Command and leads training and integration
★☆★ SPECTRE Command
- Senior leadership supporting and backfilling SPECTRE Actual
- Resolves structural, disciplinary, or operational concerns when Actual is unavailable
- Oversees doctrine development and Task Force standards
- May hold equal or higher authority than Lead Operatives depending on context
★★★ SPECTRE Actual
- Commander of the SPECTRE Task Force
- Oversees operations, promotions, doctrine, and community direction
- Appoints Task Force candidates and approves Operative promotions
- Leads major operations and represents SPECTRE externally
🔄 Chain of Command
SPECTRE maintains a strict linear chain during both operations and administrative processes:
- Always report to your immediate leader (Team Lead → Section Lead → Platoon Lead → Command)
- Do not bypass your lead unless ordered or in urgent cases
- All levels are expected to resolve issues at their level before escalating
“Good chains don’t break — they flex and reinforce.”
🎖️ Task Force Advancement
SPECTRE Warfighters may be handpicked for Task Force candidacy based on:
- Performance in operations
- Embodiment of our three pillars: Discipline, Brotherhood, and Desire to Improve
- Cultural and operational compatibility with the current Task Force
Once selected, Prospects undergo training, evaluation, and immersion testing. Successful candidates are promoted to full Operative status.
🧭 Rank vs. Role in the Field
Rank does not always determine leadership. SPECTRE values adaptability, humility, and trust:
- Operatives may follow Warfighters based on mission needs
- Leaders are expected to listen, guide, and learn—not just command
- Everyone fights together. No role is beneath a Warfighter, and no task is too small for Command
Leadership is earned through consistency, trust, and execution — not just title.