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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
− | The [[LAAF]] equivalent of a Major General is a '''Kommandant-General'''. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater | + | The [[LAAF]] equivalent of a Major General is a '''Kommandant-General'''. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommodore''' to identify these officers.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 32</ref> |
Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a [[Hauptmann General]], with a black pearl covering the center point where the pips meet. | Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a [[Hauptmann General]], with a black pearl covering the center point where the pips meet. | ||
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
In the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], a Major General is usually the executive officer of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias |March Militia]] unit<ref> ''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 129, "Major General" </ref>. Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans. | In the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], a Major General is usually the executive officer of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias |March Militia]] unit<ref> ''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 129, "Major General" </ref>. Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans. |
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SLDF
In the First SLDF a Major General commanded a Division or sometimes a Corps. Frequently they were in charge of the defense of a vital world that could be attacked.[1] In the Second SLDF a Major General would have the same responsibilities.[2]
The naval equivalent of a Major General was a Vice Admiral. Typically they would command the naval presence in a military region.
A Major General wore two three dimensional stars as their rank insignia, while a Vice Admiral wore two purple stripes on their cuffs.
Rank | Insignia |
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Major General |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
The LAAF equivalent of a Major General is a Kommandant-General. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of Hauptmann-Kommodore to identify these officers.[3]
Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a Hauptmann General, with a black pearl covering the center point where the pips meet.
Rank | Insignia |
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Kommandant-General Hauptmann-Kommodore |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
In the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, a Major General is usually the executive officer of a March Militia unit[4]. Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans.
The equivalent naval rank is Vice Admiral.
Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base.
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Major General (Vice Admiral) |
Free Rasalhague Republic
In the KungsArmé a Generalmajor leads one of the smaller administrative departments, like Administration or Military Education. KungsArmé Generalmajors rarely serve in the field.[5] These officers wear a green patch with a gold Roman numeral "2" to show their rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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Generalmajor |