The Four-Star Badass is a badass in a military hierarchy that also happens to be a flag officer. The Colonel Badass page explains that a Colonel is usually more Badass than a General because although a General has the higher rank (and may even be a certifiable Badass himself) they're usually relegated to desk duty and administrative tasks. This is also the reason why The Captain will always be the star of the show even if they don't have the same clout as a Commodore or Admiral. This happens in a number of ways Contrast General Ripper and General Failure. May have a Chest of Medals.