Colonel
The highest non-General grade officer rank, used in many countries and some police forces.
Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col, or COL) is the highest ranking non-General grade officer used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Military commander and quest-giver
- Affiliation
- Military faction
- First appears
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
- Also appears in
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
- Rank
- Colonel (Полковник)
- Base of operations
- Military bunker in the Zone
Lore & Background
In the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army. Modern usage varies greatly, and in some cases, the term is used as an honorific title that may have no direct military relationship. In some smaller military forces, such as those of Monaco or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank. Equivalent naval ranks may be called captain or ship-of-the-line captain. In the Commonwealth's air force ranking system, the equivalent rank is group captain.
Reader's Guide
It is unclear whether a colonel appears as a key NPC or quest-giver in any S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game, or what their base of operations might be.
Did You Know?
- The English adopted the Spanish pronunciation of 'coronel', shortening it to the two-syllable 'kernel'.
- Colonel is linked to the word 'column' in a similar way that brigadier is linked to brigade.
- The title 'Kentucky colonel' is the highest honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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