Code Cylinder Doctrine

Overview

Code Cylinders are the physical symbols of command authority within the Imperial Republic.

They appear as metallic cylinders worn on an officer's uniform. They do not contain authorization codes; instead they represent registered authorization identities within the Command Authorization Code System.

Cylinder Counts

Cylinders	Authority
1	Ship-level command authority
2	Operational authority
3	Fleet / sector authority
4	Strategic / intelligence authority