a Second Miss Space

The needs of factions do not cease even in times of war. Officials of varying capacity tend to the governance and administration of Sovereign States, as well as tending to diplomatic affairs and intergalactic interests. In some more authoritarian countries, like the USSR, the role of Political Officials can be expanded into combat roles as Political Commissars, ensuring loyalty to the State at all times. A character considered a commissar holds rank equivalent of an Officer.