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Later that night, Dalinar offered to make the bridge men soldiers in his army, with Bridge Four becoming his personal guard. Kaladin accepted an appointment to the rank of captain and agreed after Dalinar promised him an extraordinary amount of authority and autonomy for a [[darkeyes]].{{book ref|twok|73}}
=== Kholin's Bodyguard (1173—) ===
[[File: Kaladin paint portrait.png|thumb|right|Kaladin wearing his Captain's uniform.]]
Kaladin promoted Moash, Skar, Teft, Sigzil, and Rock to lieutenants, a rank equivalent to that of a sergeant in companies made solely of lighteyes, because he needed a rank between squadleader and captain to form a command structure for a thousand men.{{book ref|wor|2}} Kaladin set up a rotation to protect Dalinar and his sons, always assigning himself, Moash or Skar for the Blackthorn. During this time, he was encouraged to send some of his men to the king’s guard to learn from them. After a small council, Dalinar wished for Kaladin and his men to take on more duties extending to protecting Navani and then eventually including the King himself. Kaladin complained that his men were stretched then, but Dalinar said he was not alone in that problem.{{book ref|wor|5}}
== Attributes and Abilities ==
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