Editing DSC Starfleet (section)

==Background==
[[File:Battle at the Binary Stars - Standoff.png|thumb|With the Battle at the Binary Stars began the first full scale conflict between the Federation and the [[Klingon Empire]]]]
:''For more details, see [[Starfleet#Background]]''
Starfleet, now around 100 years old, has pushed the boundaries of exploration to the edge of known space leading to a further expansion of Federation's territory. This caused increased tensions between the Federation and the [[Klingon Empire]] which ultimately [[Federation-Klingon War (2256-57)|led to a war in 2256]]. Starfleet did what it could to avoid the conflict, but once it began it struggled to hold its own against the Klingons. Starfleet of this era is one questioning its principles in the face of annihilation.

===Emblem===
While the faction loading screen uses a blend of the Starfleet and Federation emblems. The central, arrow-shaped delta in the center forms Starfleet's formal emblem.

===Uniform===
[[File:Discovery Uniform.jpg|thumb|Uniform style worn by Starfleet officers in 2250s]]
In 2256, Starfleet's uniform is the [[Discovery Uniform|dark blue Discovery design]].

===Ranks===
Starfleet [[ranks]] roughly mirror those of the U.S. Navy, with crew being given ranks of Cadet, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander and Commander. Ship commanders usually hold the rank of Captain, but sometimes a commander is referred to as Captain even if they are of a different rank. Senior officers hold the ranks of Vice, Rear and Fleet Admiral.