I had expected a new rank to come out with the expansion, but it didn't. So now I'm guessing in 3.1 it'll be expanded another rank or two above 2nd Lt. (That's only a guess, though, and I was wrong before.)


http://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantas...ations-of-fans
Quote Originally Posted by Yoshida
"We're also working on something for the Grand Companies which allows you to hire NPCs to your army, which is a new element that we think will expand your options within the game."
It doesn't exactly mention new ranks, but if there's a new feature coming connected to Grand Companies, chances are it involves a new rank to unlock said feature.