Space Patrol

Founded in 2405 AD, the Space Patrol was designed to fulfil one of[ The New Earth League primary goals: to unite humanity in a mutual defense alliance, free of control or meddling by alien species. At first, the NEL Space Fleet attempted to handle the distant survey and contact duties, but it was found to neglect the duty in favor of its core military responsibilities. In response, Space President Berk created the Space Patrol to handle all actions outside the boundaries of League systems.

The Patrol is organized in Squadrons, each of 4 to 20 spaceships and their carried vehicles and craft. Each squadron has a headquarters base, such as Hercules Station and is commanded by a Senior Patrol Leader and his deputy, an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The SPL is in charge of assignments, leaders multi-ship missions, oversees operations of both the squadron and the base. The ASPL is in charge of requisitions and supplies, monitoring maintenance and regulations and much of the other administrative and detail work (hence, the unpopular nickname Ass-Pull often applied to the job).

Each ship in a squadron is commanded by a Patrol Leader. This is the crewman with the highest rank. If several have the same rank, then the one with the highest medal total is chosen (A Patrol Flare counts as 1 point, A Patrol Comet counts as 2 points and a Patrol Star counts as 3 points). Further ties are decided at the whim of the Senior Patrol Leader. An Assistant Patrol Leader is also chosen, being whoever is next highest rank or medal total and is addressed as Number 2.

The SPL's report to the Command Staff and High Commander based on the moon of Titan of Saturn.

As any such organization is, the Space Patrol is governed by a series of rules and regulations. Patrolmen should learn the most important ones in order to do their jobs properly.