How to Appoint Captain of the Guard in Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress is an exciting project where you can take control of a small expedition of dwarves. There you will need to organize your workers and help them to build a huge underground fortress. Your dwarves can be appointed to different positions and today we are going to talk about the one that helps you to keep your fortress safe. This guide will tell you how to appoint the captain of the guard in Dwarf Fortress.

Who Are Captains of the Guard in Dwarf Fortress?

Dwarf Fortress allows your dwarves to take different roles and some of them are related to the security of your fortress. At the beginning of your playthrough, you will need to choose a sheriff. This dwarf will be able to protect your civilians from various threats and punish them for different crimes.

Once your fortress gets big enough, you will get an opportunity to appoint the captain of your guard. This dwarf will replace your sheriff and it will be able to command your fortress guard. So, today we will tell you how to appoint a dwarf to this position.

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How to Appoint Captain of the Guard in Dwarf Fortress

Captain of the guard is a very important profession and you should find a decent candidate as soon as possible. Fortunately, it is quite easy to appoint someone to this position. In order to do it, you just need to follow the next steps:

• Open the Nobles and Administrators menu.
• Click on the Captain of the Guard position.
• Choose the dwarf you want to appoint to this position.

As you can see, it is quite an easy thing to appoint the captain of your guard. Also, you can do it not only via the noble screen but also via the military screen.

There are many different things that may confuse you in this game and here you can read our guide on how to use levers in Dwarf Fortress. Good luck with your further adventures!