Command Rank
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PlanetSide 2
Command Rank is a sub-category of Squad Leader.
| Squad Leader Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Certification Name | Levels and Cost | Prerequisite |
| Squad Leader | Command Rank 1 | 48 72 | |
| Command Rank 2 | 48 72 96 192 | ||
| Command Rank 3 | 48 | ||
| Command Rank 4 | 96 192 100 240 | ||
| Command Rank 5 | 480 | ||
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Successfully capturing an enemy facility as a squad leader earns Command Experience Points (CEP) instead of Battle Experience Points. As a character accumulates CEP they increase Command Rank (CR) which gives them abilities useful to commanders. Increases in command rank also apply various cosmetic changes to the character's uniform.
Command Rank 1
| CEP Required: | 10,000 |
| Uniform Upgrade: | Left Shinguard |
| Tactical Upgrades: | Place up to 4 waypoints for your squad/platoon.
Provide situation reports (battle conditions, base status, etc.) to those 1 command rank above you using the /sitrep command. |
Command Rank 2
| CEP Required: | 25,000 |
| Uniform Upgrade: | Right Shinguard |
| Communication Upgrades: | Access to command rank 2 command channel (using /c or /command).
Squad Voice Macros - Select a squad member name at the top of the screen, then type in the command for the macro. |
| CUD Upgrades: | New ability: Reveal Friendlies. |
Command Rank 3
| CEP Required: | 75,000 |
| Uniform Upgrade | Left Wristguard |
| Communication Upgrades: | Access to command rank 3 command channel.
Battleplans: Draw battleplans on your map, which then shows on your squad/platoon members map. (Must be Squad Leader or Platoon Commander). |
| CUD Upgrades: | New ability: EMP Jammer Blast. |
Command Rank 4
| CEP Required: | 150,000 |
| Uniform Upgrade: | Right Wristguard. |
| Communication Upgrade: | Access to the command rank 4 command channel. |
| CUD Upgrades: | Reveal Enemies radius increased to 100 meters.
EMP Jammer Blast radius increased to 15 meters. |
Command Rank 5
| CEP Required: | 300,000 |
| Uniform Upgrade: | Backpack |
| Communication Upgrades: | Access to command rank 5 command channel.
Global and Continent Wide Broadcasts. |
| CUD Upgrades: | Reveal Enemies radius increased to 2 kilometers.
EMP Jammer Blast radius increased to 20 meters. |
Command Uplink Device (CUD)
Unlocked at command rank 2, the Command Uplink Device allows a commander to call upon special tactical abilities to turn the tide of battle in their favour. The table below describes the various abilities the CUD can grant a command:
| Command Rank | Ability Name | Effect | Initial Radius | Recharge Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Reveal Enemies | Shows enemies on the radar within its radius. | 10 meters? | 20 minutes |
| 3 | EMP Jammer Blast | Acts like a giant Jammer Grenade affecting any targets in its shockwave | 10 meters | 20 minutes |
| 4 | Orbital Strike | Destroys or seriously damages anything within its blast | 10 meters | 3 hours |
