Here are the preliminary duties by rank. The ranks are more star wars related but would have the same points associated as with the proposed ranking system options 3 & 4.
Duties:
Cadet Build up one's infrastructure (Mines, Solar Plants, Robotic Factories, Ship Yards, Research ability)
Cargo Vessel Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & begin to build planetary defenses
A-Wing Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & planetary defenses
B-Wing Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & planetary defenses
E-Wing Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & planetary defenses and begin to build up fleet for attack/defense of alliance
Y-Wing Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & planetary defenses and fleet for attack/defense of alliance
X-Wing Pilot Continue to build up one's infrastructure & planetary defenses and fleet for attack/defense of alliance
Flight Leader Continue with X-Wing duties but is attack leader of 2-4 pilots.
Squadron Leader Continue with X-Wing duties but is attack commander of 2-4 Flight Leaders.
Wing Commander Continue with X-Wing duties but is attack commander of 4 Squadron Leaders.
Comodore Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties. Assists in the planning and execution of attacks and defense of alliance
Rear Admiral Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties.
Assists in the planning and execution of attacks and defense of alliance
Vice Admiral Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties.
Assists in the planning and execution of attacks and
defense of alliance
Sector Fleet Admiral Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties.
Assists in the planning and execution of attacks and
defense of alliance
Galaxy Fleet Admiral Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties.
Assists in the planning and execution of attacks and
defense of alliance.
Can accept new members into Alliance.
Fleet Admiral Continue with X-Wing and Wing Commander duties.
Plans and execute attacks and defense of alliance.
Can accept new members into Alliance.
NOTE:
Since we're a young alliance, the accepting of new applicants is moved down to the rank of Comodore until further notice.