I actually suggested awhile ago that the Command Star system be done away with, and instead take up command ranks instead. It would be wonderful to have low level Captains and Lieutenants, Followed by Majors and Colonels, and then appointed Generals and Admirals.

One could then add certain troop improvements to each rank, such as increased firing rate, more ordered formations and faster responding units, and different recruitment rates and costs, or even units he is able to command, since I wouldn't assign my best Captain with more units then my Major.