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The '''Marian Hegemony Armed Forces''' (abbreviated '''MHAF''') is the military arm of the [[Marian Hegemony]].

== Summary ==
Like the Hegemony, the military is designed like [[Terra|Terra's]] Ancient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman Empire].

The Marian military (as of 3063) consisted of five '''Legions''' (plural ''Legiones'', singular ''Legio'' in Latin) is commonly used. These which were further subdivided into two or more cohorts. These are further divided into centuries and maniples, which are the most basic unit of the Hegemony military. The Hegemony's forces themselves are very BattleMech-heavy, primarily due to ''Caesar'' Sean's deal with the Word of Blake. They also possess a few scattered infantry units. The Hegemony's largest weakness lies in its [[aerospace fighter]] wing, as they have a very small force and almost no pilots of notable skill.

Marian tactics calls for Light Centuries to scout & flank the main formation and not engaging the enemy directly.  Medium Centuries stay together, taking lead ahead of the Heavy Century.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 60: Force Composition and tactics</ref>

=== Military Structure Breakdown===
In [[3063]] the MHAF was operating using the following force structure:<ref name=FMP73>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73: "Standard Marian Hegemony Force Organization"</ref>

====BattleMech & Vehicle Formations====
* ''Contuberium'': 1 BattleMech, 1 vehicle, 1 aerospace fighter, 1 10-man conventional infantry squad, 1 5-man battle armor infantry squad<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36976.0.html Based on this answer on the CGL forums, many thanks to Welshman]</ref>
* Century: 5 BattleMechs or vehicles<ref name=FMP73/>
* Maniple: 2 Centuries (10 units)<ref name=FMP73/>
** Light Century: (light & medium BattleMechs/vehicles) - speed & scouting
** Medium Century: (medium & heavy BattleMechs/vehicles) - moderate speed & flanking
** Heavy Century: (heavy & assault BattleMechs/vehicles) - hitting power
* Cohort: 3 Maniples (30 units)<ref name=FMP73/>
* Legion: 3-5 Cohorts (90 - 150 BattleMechs/vehicles)<ref name=FMP73/>

====Non-BattleMech Units====
* Air Maniple - 2 aerospace fighters
* Wing - 5 Air Maniples

This structure was subsequently refined and clarified to:<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,36976.msg862069.html#msg862069 Catalyst Game Labs Ask the Writers/Rules Questions response, 11 Feb 2014]</ref>

====Structure by Force Level====
* ''Contubernium'' (Squad equivalent): 1 infantry squad (10 troopers), 1 battle armor Squad of 5 troopers, 1 BattleMech, 1 Combat Vehicle or 1 aerospace fighter
:- Note: The plural of ''contubernium'' is ''contubernii''
* Century (Lance equivalent): 4-10 infantry squads, 5 battle armor squads, 5 BattleMechs, 5 Combat Vehicles, 5 aerospace fighters
:- Note: A Century is usually equivalent to 5 ''Contubernii'', with conventional infantry often being the exception
* Maniple (Company equivalent): 8-20 infantry squads, 10 battle armor squads, 10 BattleMechs, 10 Combat Vehicles, 10 aerospace fighters
:- Note: A Maniple is equivalent to two Centuries
* Cohort (Battalion equivalent): 24-60 infantry squads, 30 battle armor squads, 30 BattleMechs, 30 Combat Vehicles, 30 aerospace fighters
:- Note: A Cohort is equivalent to three Maniples
* Legion (Regiment equivalent): 72-300 infantry squads, 90-150 battle squads, 90-150 BattleMechs, 90-150 Combat Vehicles, 90-150 aerospace fighters
:- Note: a Legion is equivalent to 3-5 Cohorts

== Units of the Marian Hegemony Armed Forces ==

=== Active Units ===

These units are active as of [[3079]].<ref>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 15</ref>

====I ''Legio''====
{{main|I Legio}}

====II ''Legio''====
{{main|II Legio}}

====III ''Legio''====
{{main|III Legio}}

====IV ''Legio''====
{{main|IV Legio}}

====V ''Legio''====
{{main|V Legio}}

====VI ''Legio''====
{{main|VI Legio}}

====''Cohors Morituri''====
{{main|Cohors Morituri}}

== Ranks ==

The Hegemony does differentiate between its enlisted and officer corps, but unlike most other major militaries, that division is usually based on social status rather than actual training or capability.
The ranks are:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! Rank
! Insignia
! Information
|-
| ''[[Miles]]''
| None
| New recruits are given the rank of ''miles'' upon enlisting in the Legions. A ''miles'' wears no rank insignia; their uniform is their rank insignia.
|-
| ''[[Miles probatus]]''
|[[Image:MH-MilesProbatus.png|25x25px|Link=Miles probatus|Alt=Silver chevron of ''miles probatus''|center]]
| ''Miles'' who serve at least one full year in the Hegemony military and show some leadership qualities are promoted to ''miles probatus'' and often given charge over a ''contubernium'' or a work crew. A ''miles probatus'' wears a single silver chevron as his rank insignia.
|-
| ''[[Miles gregarius]]''
| [[Image:MH-MilesGregarius.png|25x25px|Link=Miles gregarius|alt=''Miles gregarius'' rank insignia|center]]
| Soldiers are promoted to ''miles gregarius'' only if they show outstanding leadership qualities and an utmost loyalty to the Hegemony. A ''miles gregarius'' wears a pair of silver chevrons, one set inside the other, as his rank insignia.
|-
|''[[Legionnaire (Rank)|Legionnaire]]''
| [[Image:MH-Legionnaire.png|25x25px|Link=Legionnaire (rank)|alt=''Legionnaire'' rank insignia|center]]
| All ''patricians'' that enter the Legions are given the rank of ''legionnaire'', the most basic of officer ranks. Plebians who distinguish themselves enough to earn a battlefield promotion or the attention of a prominent senior officer can be elevated to the rank of ''legionnaire'', as are graduates of the Marian military academies. ''Legionnaires'' wear silver triangles as their rank insignia.
|-
|''[[Centurion (rank)|Centurion]]''
| [[Image:MH-Centurion.png|25x25px|Link=Centurion (rank)|alt=''Centurion'' rank insignia|center]]
| ''Centurions'' are the next officer rank and command battlefield centuries. They wear a silver triangle inset with black and silver triangles as their rank insignia.
|-
|''[[Principes]]''
| [[Image:MH-Principes.png|25x25px|Link=Principes|alt=''Principes'' rank insignia|center]]
| A ''principes'' commands a maniple. They wear a silver triangle inset with a black triangle to show their command status.
|-
|''[[Legatus]]''
| [[Image:MH-Legatus.png|25x25px|Link=Legatus|alt=''Legatus'' rank insignia|center]]
| A ''legatus'' commands an entire cohort. This position is also one of great political clout, as some ''legati'' serve as Senators and have access to the inner halls of power in the Hegemony. In the Marian Navy, a ''legatus'' commands a fighter squadron or a [[JumpShip]]. A ''legatus'' wears a silver triangle inset with a black triangle, surmounted by a silver star to show their rank.
|-
|''[[Prefect (rank)|Prefect]]''<br /><br />''[[General]]''
| [[Image:MH-Prefect.png|25x25px|Link=Prefect#Marian_Hegemony|alt=''Prefect'' rank insignia|center]]<br /><br />
[[Image:MH-General.png|25x25px|Link=General#Marian_Hegemony|alt=''General'' rank insignia|center]]
| Each ''prefect'' or ''general'' commands an entire Legion, with the exception of the First Marian Legion, which is under the personal command of the ''Caesar''. Because the legions tend to operate at a cohort level of command, the ''generals'' do not spend as much time on the field, instead remaining on Alphard. ''Prefects'' wear a gold bordered black triangle with an eagle in the center.  ''Generals'' wear a gold triangle inset with a black triangle with a single gold star in the center.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73: "Marian Leadership"</ref>
|-
|''[[Imperator (rank)|Imperator]]''
| [[Image:MH-Imperator.png|25x25px|Link=Imperator|alt=''Imperator'' rank insignia|center]]
| The highest-ranking officer within the Hegemony military is the ''Imperator'', a rank reintroduced along with the ''Caesar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s other reforms. The ''Imperator'' is the ''Caesar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s right-hand and commands the entirety of the Marian military. He also has nominal command of I ''Legio'', though the senior ''prefect'' within the Legion has day-to-day responsibility for the unit. The ''Imperator'' wears a gold triangle inset with a black triangle which contains two gold stars as his rank insignia.
|-
| ''[[Caesar (rank)|Caesar]]''
| [[Image:MH-Caesar.png|25x25px|Link=Caesar (rank)|alt=''Caesar'' rank insignia|center]]
| There is only one ''Caesar'', who commands the entire nation. In times of war, he can command the First Legion personally, and take command of the First Cohort of the First Legion. The ''Caesar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s rank insignia is a gold triangle with a black triangle inset, with three gold stars in the center.
|}

==Marian Uniforms==
'''Field Uniform'''

A collared shirt is worn over a field gray knee-length tunic, clinched upward by a belt. Black trousers with flexible greaves made with ballistic cloth are sewn into the shins to fit with black boots. Military gear is worn over this uniform. A modern design of the cassis helmet from the Roman period is worn.<ref name=FMPp74>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 74: Marian Hegemony</ref>

'''Dress Uniform'''

The Marian dress uniform consist of a white shirt and gray trousers. A gray tunic made of ballistic fiber with plating is worn over the shirt and trousers. The left shoulder of the uniform contains a large epaulet shoulder pad, outlined in piping based on the soldier’s status and branch, along with rank.<ref name=FMPp74 />

Enlisted personnel wear darker piping over the right shoulder, while officers wear elbow-length gauntlet/forearm protectors. All ranks wear a leather belt around the waist as well as a baldric draped from the left shoulder down to the right hip, to which the ''gladius'' is attached. The color of the epaulet piping depends on the soldier’s branch: silver for MechWarriors, light blue for aerospace pilots, white for armor crews, and red for infantry. ''Generals'' wear a bronze breastplate over the tunic and replaces the epaulet with spiked shoulder pads.<ref name=FMPp74 />

<gallery>
Image:Marian Hegemony Officer.jpg|Marian Hegemony ''[[Marian_Hegemony#Political_and_Social_Structure|Patrician]]'' wearing ''[[Principes]]'' rank
Image:Marian_Hegemony_Trooper_P2E.jpg|Marian Hegemony trooper
</gallery>

==References==
<references />

==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]''


[[Category:Military Organizations]]