Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-4830106-20151115174306/@comment-24891101-20151115222421

Phantom: Similar thought occurred to me. Specialist, as a rank, exists to indicate experience and additional qualifications. The existence of Aura is the obvious thing to set them apart and maintain that distinction through the ranks. Similarly, warrant officers, whose skill in particular fields necessitates broader (limited) authority and greater pay. Alternatively, Specialist could be a qualification wholly distinct from rank, indicating personal combat ability on par with a Hunter.