tiny brain: appo became a commander bc he’s cc-class
medium brain: appo became a commander via climbing the ranks one promotion at a time
giant brain: appo became a commander because everyone else who vaguely qualifies is fucking dead
glowing brain: appo became a commander because the tcw writers forgot that lieutenants exist
galaxy brain: appo became a commander bc anakin has a crush on him
ascension brain: nobody in the gar knows how a military works