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This character would just need to be a Shoi or Shoi kohesei. We've had lower ranked people fill higher positions of authority before because they were available.
If @Burgmond45 wants to take either Shoi or Shoi Kohosei I will instate him in the plot in his desired position as assistant Chief Engineer, and will not spoil the (hopefully obvious) developments that will come in the future.
@HAMnJAM@Kim I have chosen the rank Shoi (and changed the backstory again); hopefully, there are no other issues, but if there are any other problems, I won't mind fixing them.