Grand Protector

Grand Protector and Protector were titles used by various human governments, such as the Terran Confederation, Apollo Confederation, Solar Union and United Republic of Orion.

Terran Confederation
During the Terran Confederation, the title of Grand Protector was an honorary title. The title was given to the individual who it was believed was entrusted with protecting the Confederation. The title of Grand Protector was not mutually exclusive with other political or military titles, as seen by Fox's simultaneous holding of the Titles of Grand Protector and Fleet Admiral. Below the Grand Protector were multiple Protectors, which were appointed by the Confederate government. During the years of the Confederation, the only Grand Protectors were Fox and Wolf.

Apollo Confederation
As the Terran Confederation's successor, the Apollo Confederation's version of the Grand Protector was practically identical. The Apollo, however, used the title of Protector for human military commanders who were given command of large alien "volunteer" units. The only Grand Protector of the Apollo was Spender.

Solar Union
The title of Grand Protector was created in the Solar Union in the year 29 P.T. under the Sparre Administration, as a position with authority to command units from all branches of the Military. The Grand Protector was the most senior rank in the Union, and was appointed by the Senate, serving until retirment. The Grand Protector had a second-in-command: the Lord Protector, who was appointed by the Grand Protector and assisted him in his activities. The first Grand Protector was Enzo Fox, appointed in 30 P.T. and the first Lord Protector was Liniers, appointed in 30 P.T. by Enzo Fox.

United Republic of Orion
The title of Protector was created in the United Republic of Orion in 32 P.T. shortly after the creation of the new human government. The title itself held no power whatsoever different to its former uses and it was purely honorary, the title was given by the Regent of the Republic. Four people were bestowed the title of Protector, these were: Jäger, Protector of Novaterra; Hayes, Protector of Orion; Haig, Protector of Veritas and Stroner, Protector of Terra.