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Line 1: − {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} + An '''Admiral''' is the naval equivalent of a [[General]]. They typically command fleets of [[WarShips]], [[DropShips]], and [[JumpShips]]. In multi-regiment formations like an AFFS Regimental Combat Team or Star League Division, they can command all the attached naval assets. − An '''Admiral''' is the naval equivalent of a [[General]]. They typically command fleets of [[WarShips]], [[DropShips]], and [[JumpShips]]. In multiregiment formations like an AFFS Regimental Combat Team or Star League Division, they can command all the attached naval assets. ==SLDF== ==SLDF== − This was the rank used by the commanding officer of the Star League Navy.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 114</ref> This officer wore three cuff stripes as rank insignia. + This was the rank used by the commanding officer of the Star League Navy.<ref>[[The Star League]], p. 114</ref> This officer wore three cuff stripes as rank insignia. == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == − − During the [[First Succession War]], Admirals commanded full battlegroups of WarShips and their attendant craft, typically from a [[Tharkad (WarShip class)|Tharkad-class]] [[battlecruiser]].<ref>''First Succession War (sourcebook)'' p. 46-47</ref> <ref>''First Succession War (sourcebook)'' p. 49-50</ref> This role would end with the extinction of WarShips in the Inner Sphere and those who held the rank of Admiral were seldom anything more than administrators. When the Great Houses resurrected their WarShip programs in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]], the possibility of an Admiral leading a multi-WarShip fleet was once again possible, but given the size of the Lyran fleet, such deployments were exceedingly rare. <ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'' p. 113</ref> − {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia Line 16:
Line 12: |align="center"|[[File:GeneralLAAF.png]] |align="center"|[[File:GeneralLAAF.png]] |} |} − == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho'', or [[General]]. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho'', or [[General]]. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. Line 35:
Line 30: == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == − In the [[AFFS]], an Admiral is the Naval equivalent of a [[General]]. Typically they command a small flotilla of ships based around a [[WarShip]] or a naval repair yard.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 28</ref> + In the [[AFFS]], a [[Major General]] who proves able to coordinate multiple regiments across a wide area of space is often promoted to General. Frequently they are given command of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias|March Milita]] unit to develop their diplomatic and logistical skills. If the General proves to be a strong strategist, they are often assigned as the executive officer of a frontline [[RCT]], where they can act as their [[Marshal (rank)|commander's]] lead troubleshooter.<ref>[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]], p. 130</ref> + + The AFFS Navy uses the rank of [[Admiral]] for officers who hold this rank. The symbol of rank is an epaulette with three broad bands and one narrow band across the base. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 55:
Line 52: == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == − For many years the rank of Admiral didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is '''''Kong-jiang-jun'''''. + For many years the rank of Admiral didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the [[Xin Sheng]] reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is '''''Kong-jiang-jun'''''. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 63:
Line 60: |align="center"|[[File:Jiangjun.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Jiangjun.png]] |} |} − ==Free Worlds League== ==Free Worlds League== − In the FWLM, '''Admiral''' is the highest commissioned naval rank. Only the [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of Admiral. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of [[3047]], seniority among admirals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the admirals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 84</ref> These admirals are separated into Vice-Admirals and Admirals based on service.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 21</ref> + In the FWLM, '''Admiral''' is the highest commissioned naval rank. Only the [[Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of Admiral. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of [[3047]], seniority among admirals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the admirals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]], p. 84</ref> These admirals are separated into Vice-Admirals and Admirals based on service.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 21</ref> A Free Worlds League admiral's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. This is identical to the rank insignia of a FWLM General. A Free Worlds League admiral's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. This is identical to the rank insignia of a FWLM General. Line 82:
Line 78: ==ComStar/Word of Blake== ==ComStar/Word of Blake== − This rank isn't used by the [[Com Guards]] or Word of Blake Militia. Instead they use the rank of Precentor. Unofficially the commanding officer of the [[ComStar WarShip Fleet]] is known as the [[Precentor Naval]]. The [[Word of Blake]] used Precentor Naval as an official position, reporting directly to the [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 47</ref> + This rank isn't used by the [[ComGuard]] or Word of Blake Militia. Instead they use the rank of Precentor. Unofficially the commanding officer of the [[ComStar WarShip Fleet]] is known as the [[Precentor Naval]]. − ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − This rank isn't used by the [[KungsArmé]]. + This rank isn't used by the ''Kungsarme''. ==Periphery Powers== ==Periphery Powers== − ===Magistracy of Canopus=== + ===Magistry of Canopus=== − The equivalent of a [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] [[General]], two '''Admirals''' share joint command of the entire Canopian Navy and serve on the Magestrix Command Center. The insignia of a MAF Admiral is the three small diamonds of a General, surrounded by a gold wreath.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 87</ref> − {|class="wikitable" width="350" − |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia − |- − ! Admiral − |align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-Admiral.png]] − |} − ===Taurian Defense Force=== ===Taurian Defense Force=== This rank isn't used by the [[TDF]]. This rank isn't used by the [[TDF]]. ===Marian Hegemony=== ===Marian Hegemony=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]]. + This rank isn't used by the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]]. ===Outworlds Alliance=== ===Outworlds Alliance=== This rank isn't used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. This rank isn't used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. Line 106:
Line 92: ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' − * ''[[The Star League]]'' − [[Category:Military Ranks]] [[Category:Military Ranks]]
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| − | + | An '''Admiral''' is the naval equivalent of a [[General]]. They typically command fleets of [[WarShips]], [[DropShips]], and [[JumpShips]]. In multi-regiment formations like an AFFS Regimental Combat Team or Star League Division, they can command all the attached naval assets. | |
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==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
| − | This was the rank used by the commanding officer of the Star League Navy.<ref> | + | This was the rank used by the commanding officer of the Star League Navy.<ref>[[The Star League]], p. 114</ref> This officer wore three cuff stripes as rank insignia. |
== Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == | == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == | ||
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== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == | == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == | ||
The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho'', or [[General]]. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. | The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho'', or [[General]]. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. | ||
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== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | ||
| − | In the [[AFFS]], | + | In the [[AFFS]], a [[Major General]] who proves able to coordinate multiple regiments across a wide area of space is often promoted to General. Frequently they are given command of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias|March Milita]] unit to develop their diplomatic and logistical skills. If the General proves to be a strong strategist, they are often assigned as the executive officer of a frontline [[RCT]], where they can act as their [[Marshal (rank)|commander's]] lead troubleshooter.<ref>[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]], p. 130</ref> |
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| + | The AFFS Navy uses the rank of [[Admiral]] for officers who hold this rank. The symbol of rank is an epaulette with three broad bands and one narrow band across the base. | ||
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== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | ||
| − | For many years the rank of Admiral didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the | + | For many years the rank of Admiral didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the [[Xin Sheng]] reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is '''''Kong-jiang-jun'''''. |
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==Free Worlds League== | ==Free Worlds League== | ||
| − | In the FWLM, '''Admiral''' is the highest commissioned naval rank. Only the [[ | + | In the FWLM, '''Admiral''' is the highest commissioned naval rank. Only the [[Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of Admiral. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of [[3047]], seniority among admirals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the admirals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]], p. 84</ref> These admirals are separated into Vice-Admirals and Admirals based on service.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 21</ref> |
A Free Worlds League admiral's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. This is identical to the rank insignia of a FWLM General. | A Free Worlds League admiral's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. This is identical to the rank insignia of a FWLM General. | ||
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==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | This rank isn't used by the [[ | + | This rank isn't used by the [[ComGuard]] or Word of Blake Militia. Instead they use the rank of Precentor. Unofficially the commanding officer of the [[ComStar WarShip Fleet]] is known as the [[Precentor Naval]]. |
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==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
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==Periphery Powers== | ==Periphery Powers== | ||
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
This rank isn't used by the [[TDF]]. | This rank isn't used by the [[TDF]]. | ||
===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
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===Outworlds Alliance=== | ===Outworlds Alliance=== | ||
This rank isn't used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. | This rank isn't used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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