Knight-Captain

The military rank of Knight-Captain in the Stormwind Army is a prestigious rank only offered to those that have been Knighted and have shown exemplary leadership qualities. Knight-Captains are responsible for serving under the Lieutenant Commanders or a Commander. Knight-Captains typically lead a small group of soldiers, less than a hundred.

Knight-Captains who continue their military career are sometimes eligible to become a Lieutenant Commander, who serve as the second in command to a Commander. Lieutenant Commanders aren't given any troops to serve directly underneath them, but take charge of their Commander's troops if the Commander is deemed unsuitable for service. The Knight-Captains that continue their military career may also be granted the title of Knight-Champion if they prove to be prime examples of the essence of Knighthood and have both a lengthy and impressive service history within Stormwind's forces.

It is important to note that while many Knights given the rank of Knight-Captain are members of the Stormwind Peerage, it is not always required of the Knight to originate from noble birth, although being of noble descent makes it substantially easier to achieve the rank. Non-human Knight-Captains are typically rare in the Grand Alliance, seeing as most non-humans are not eligible to be Knighted.

Knight-Captains obtained through the Stormwind Army are the only ones that are properly recognized.