Ranks (Helldivers 2)

Ranks are titles displayed next to your level on your player tag, they are earned through leveling and can be equipped in customizations like armor pieces.

Your Rank (or Level as it is in-game), like the first game, is a measure of a Helldiver's experience in the field. After gaining the required amount of experience from completing missions acrosss the galaxy, a Helldiver will advance in rank, possibly unlocking new Ship Modules, Stratagem permits and titles.

However, unlike the first game, titles are only unlocked after every 5 levels.