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In most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries, soldiers with the rank of '''Captain''' command companies. In the various naval forces, the rank of '''Captain''' is usually a ship's commanding officer and is roughly equivalent to a [[Colonel]] of ground forces. | In most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries, soldiers with the rank of '''Captain''' command companies. In the various naval forces, the rank of '''Captain''' is usually a ship's commanding officer and is roughly equivalent to a [[Colonel]] of ground forces. | ||
== SLDF == | == SLDF == | ||
− | In the first Star League, a Captain commanded a company of ground forces. In the SLDF Navy, they commanded [[DropShips]]. In any case, these officers were expected to demonstrate initiative.<ref> | + | In the first Star League, a Captain commanded a company of ground forces. In the SLDF Navy, they commanded [[DropShips]]. In any case, these officers were expected to demonstrate initiative.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> |
− | In the second Star League a Captain is the front line commander of a company of ground troops. Unlike their first Star League counterparts, SLDF Navy officers at this rank are called '''Commander''' and command a flight of AeroSpace Fighters, a DropShip, or act as the Executive Officer of a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]].<ref> | + | In the second Star League a Captain is the front line commander of a company of ground troops. Unlike their first Star League counterparts, SLDF Navy officers at this rank are called '''Commander''' and command a flight of AeroSpace Fighters, a DropShip, or act as the Executive Officer of a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> |
In both cases, the rank insignia for an SLDF Captain is two green bars. | In both cases, the rank insignia for an SLDF Captain is two green bars. | ||
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|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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! [[Captain]] <br> (Commander) | ! [[Captain]] <br> (Commander) | ||
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== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == | == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == | ||
− | The [[DCMS]] uses '''''Tai-i''''' to indicate company commanders. Their symbol is a royal blue "5". The [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] rank is ''Chu-i''.<ref> | + | The [[DCMS]] uses '''''Tai-i''''' to indicate company commanders. Their symbol is a royal blue "5". The [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] rank is ''Chu-i''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 129</ref> A ''chu-i'' in the DCA frequently commands a flight of six AeroSpace Fighters.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref> |
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|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
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== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == | ||
− | Captains in the [[AFFS]] use an epaulette with one narrow band across the base as their rank insignia.<ref> | + | Captains in the [[AFFS]] use an epaulette with one narrow band across the base as their rank insignia.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 126</ref> |
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|+ [[AFFS]] Captain's Insignia by branch of service. | |+ [[AFFS]] Captain's Insignia by branch of service. | ||
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Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, the CCAF used the rank of Captain to indicate the commanding officer of a company. Due to the CCAF's unique rank structure at that time, Captains and [[Major|Majors]] were assigned to a variety of different duties that would be handled by higher ranking officers in other militaries. | Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, the CCAF used the rank of Captain to indicate the commanding officer of a company. Due to the CCAF's unique rank structure at that time, Captains and [[Major|Majors]] were assigned to a variety of different duties that would be handled by higher ranking officers in other militaries. | ||
− | After Sun-Tzu became Chancellor, he introduced several new ranks into the CCAF as part of [[Xin Sheng]]. These ranks were given new Chinese names, and resulted in several promotions. Officers who held the rank of Captain under Romano Liao were renamed ''Sao-shao'' equivalent to [[Major]] in other militaries. Officers who command companies now hold the rank of ''Sang-wei''. Their rank insignia is a brass bar with a single silver pip. <ref> | + | After Sun-Tzu became Chancellor, he introduced several new ranks into the CCAF as part of [[Xin Sheng]]. These ranks were given new Chinese names, and resulted in several promotions. Officers who held the rank of Captain under Romano Liao were renamed ''Sao-shao'' equivalent to [[Major]] in other militaries. Officers who command companies now hold the rank of ''Sang-wei''. Their rank insignia is a brass bar with a single silver pip. <ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation''</ref> |
The CCAF Admiralty rank uses the same insignia, but is named ''Kong-sang-wei''. | The CCAF Admiralty rank uses the same insignia, but is named ''Kong-sang-wei''. | ||
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== Free Worlds League == | == Free Worlds League == | ||
− | Like their counterparts in other Successor States, [[FWLM]] Captains are company commanders. They use two thick gold bars on a purple background as their rank insignia. In the FWLM Navy, an officer at this level is known as a '''Lieutenant Commander''' and commands a ship's watch or heads up a department aboard ship.<ref> | + | Like their counterparts in other Successor States, [[FWLM]] Captains are company commanders. They use two thick gold bars on a purple background as their rank insignia. In the FWLM Navy, an officer at this level is known as a '''Lieutenant Commander''' and commands a ship's watch or heads up a department aboard ship.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> |
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The '''Nova Captain''' rank used by the Coyotes could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a [[Major]], depending on the holder's experience. | The '''Nova Captain''' rank used by the Coyotes could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a [[Major]], depending on the holder's experience. | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>'' | + | |+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 48''</ref> |
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> |
! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] | ||
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===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Officer Rank Insignia<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Officer Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> |
! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn | ! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn | ||
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===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>'' | + | |+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 112''</ref> |
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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=== Clan Snow Raven === | === Clan Snow Raven === | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>'' | + | |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> |
! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support | ||
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===Clan Star Adder=== | ===Clan Star Adder=== | ||
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− | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 120</ref> |
! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew | ||
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== Free Rasalhague Republic== | == Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
− | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''''Kapten''''', Swedish for Captain.<ref> | + | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''''Kapten''''', Swedish for Captain.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a vertical silver bar crossed at the base by a small silver bar as their rank insignia. |
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|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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== Periphery Powers == | == Periphery Powers == | ||
===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ||
− | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], purchasing a company command means the officer holds the rank of '''Commander'''. This rank is also used by the Magistracy Navy.<ref> | + | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], purchasing a company command means the officer holds the rank of '''Commander'''. This rank is also used by the Magistracy Navy.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> Commanders wear two gold edged blue-green diamonds set inside each other to show their rank. |
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|+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | ||
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
− | In the TDF, company commanders use the rank of '''Subaltern'''.<ref> | + | In the TDF, company commanders use the rank of '''Subaltern'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 53</ref> This should not be confused with the [[Subaltern|AFFS rank]]. The Taurian Defense Force Navy uses '''Air Master, Junior Grade''' or '''Air Master, JG''' for officers at this rank. In either case, their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot. |
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|+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia | |+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia | ||
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===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
− | With the interest the Legiones Marianes have in recreating the Roman Empire, company commanders are known as '''''Principes''''', a Latin word meaning ''leader'' or ''ruler''. (To avoid annoying the [[Imperator]] and [[Caesar (rank)|Caesar]], the latter translation isn't used.)<ref> | + | With the interest the Legiones Marianes have in recreating the Roman Empire, company commanders are known as '''''Principes''''', a Latin word meaning ''leader'' or ''ruler''. (To avoid annoying the [[Imperator]] and [[Caesar (rank)|Caesar]], the latter translation isn't used.)<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> A ''principes'' wears the silver triangle of a ''[[Legionnaire (rank)|legionnaire]]'' with an inset black triangle to show their rank. |
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===Outworlds Alliance=== | ===Outworlds Alliance=== | ||
− | In the Alliance Military Corps, company commanders are known as '''Section Leaders'''.<ref> | + | In the Alliance Military Corps, company commanders are known as '''Section Leaders'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> Their rank insignia is a pair of vertically stacked [[Supervisor|Supervisor's]] green bars. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
Revision as of 14:47, 24 July 2013
Inner Sphere Military Ranks |
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Enlisted |
Field Officer |
General Officer |
For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
In most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries, soldiers with the rank of Captain command companies. In the various naval forces, the rank of Captain is usually a ship's commanding officer and is roughly equivalent to a Colonel of ground forces.
Contents
- 1 SLDF
- 2 Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
- 3 Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
- 4 Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
- 5 Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
- 6 Free Worlds League
- 7 The Clans
- 7.1 Clan Blood Spirit
- 7.2 Clan Cloud Cobra
- 7.3 Clan Coyote
- 7.4 Clan Diamond Shark
- 7.5 Clan Fire Mandrill
- 7.6 Clan Ghost Bear
- 7.7 Clan Goliath Scorpion
- 7.8 Clan Hell's Horses
- 7.9 Clan Ice Hellion
- 7.10 Clan Jade Falcon
- 7.11 Clan Nova Cat
- 7.12 Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
- 7.13 Clan Sea Fox
- 7.14 Clan Smoke Jaguar
- 7.15 Clan Snow Raven
- 7.16 Clan Star Adder
- 7.17 Clan Steel Viper
- 7.18 Clan Wolf / Clan Wolf-in-Exile
- 8 Comstar/Word of Blake
- 9 Free Rasalhague Republic
- 10 Periphery Powers
- 11 References
- 12 Bibliography
SLDF
In the first Star League, a Captain commanded a company of ground forces. In the SLDF Navy, they commanded DropShips. In any case, these officers were expected to demonstrate initiative.[1]
In the second Star League a Captain is the front line commander of a company of ground troops. Unlike their first Star League counterparts, SLDF Navy officers at this rank are called Commander and command a flight of AeroSpace Fighters, a DropShip, or act as the Executive Officer of a JumpShip or WarShip.[2]
In both cases, the rank insignia for an SLDF Captain is two green bars.
Rank | Insignia (First SLDF)[3] | Insignia (Second SLDF)[4] |
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Captain (Commander) |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
The LCAF and LAAF use the rank of Hauptmann for company commanders. These officers are the highest rank that routinely see combat. To honor these officers, the Lyran Alliance's first OmniMech was named the Hauptmann.
Rank | Insignia |
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Hauptmann |
Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
The DCMS uses Tai-i to indicate company commanders. Their symbol is a royal blue "5". The Draconis Combine Admiralty rank is Chu-i.[5] A chu-i in the DCA frequently commands a flight of six AeroSpace Fighters.[6]
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Artillery | Naval Crew Draconis Combine Admiralty |
Technical Service |
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Tai-i (Captain) Chu-i (Lieutenant) |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
Captains in the AFFS use an epaulette with one narrow band across the base as their rank insignia.[7]
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Captain |
Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
Prior to Sun-Tzu Liao's ascension to the Celestial Throne, the CCAF used the rank of Captain to indicate the commanding officer of a company. Due to the CCAF's unique rank structure at that time, Captains and Majors were assigned to a variety of different duties that would be handled by higher ranking officers in other militaries.
After Sun-Tzu became Chancellor, he introduced several new ranks into the CCAF as part of Xin Sheng. These ranks were given new Chinese names, and resulted in several promotions. Officers who held the rank of Captain under Romano Liao were renamed Sao-shao equivalent to Major in other militaries. Officers who command companies now hold the rank of Sang-wei. Their rank insignia is a brass bar with a single silver pip. [8]
The CCAF Admiralty rank uses the same insignia, but is named Kong-sang-wei.
Sang-wei Kong-sang-wei (Captain) |
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Free Worlds League
Like their counterparts in other Successor States, FWLM Captains are company commanders. They use two thick gold bars on a purple background as their rank insignia. In the FWLM Navy, an officer at this level is known as a Lieutenant Commander and commands a ship's watch or heads up a department aboard ship.[9]
Rank | Insignia |
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Captain |
The Clans
Star Captain is the rank used by the Clans for the commanding officer of a Binary or Trinary. Commanders of DropShips and JumpShips are also given the rank of Star Captain. Clan Hell's Horses also uses the rank of Nova Captain, who commands a Supernova.
Clan Blood Spirit
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Cloud Cobra
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Coyote
The Nova Captain rank used by the Coyotes could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a Major, depending on the holder's experience.
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain | |
Nova Captain |
Clan Diamond Shark
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Fire Mandrill
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Elemental |
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Star Captain |
Clan Ghost Bear
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Goliath Scorpion
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Hell's Horses
The Nova Captain rank used by the Horses could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a Major, depending on the holder's experience.
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain | |
Nova Captain |
Clan Ice Hellion
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Jade Falcon
Rank | Trueborn | Freeborn |
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Star Captain |
Clan Nova Cat
Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Sea Fox
Clan Smoke Jaguar
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Snow Raven
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Elemental | Naval Crew | Armor | Infantry | Support |
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Star Captain |
Clan Star Adder
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Elemental | Naval Crew |
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Star Captain |
Clan Steel Viper
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Wolf / Clan Wolf-in-Exile
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Comstar/Word of Blake
The ComGuard and Word of Blake Militia don't use this rank. Instead their Level II formations are led by an Adept.
Free Rasalhague Republic
In the KungsArmé officers with this rank are called Kapten, Swedish for Captain.[16] These soldiers wear a green patch with a vertical silver bar crossed at the base by a small silver bar as their rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
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Kapten |
Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
In the Magistracy Armed Forces, purchasing a company command means the officer holds the rank of Commander. This rank is also used by the Magistracy Navy.[17] Commanders wear two gold edged blue-green diamonds set inside each other to show their rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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Commander |
Taurian Defense Force
In the TDF, company commanders use the rank of Subaltern.[18] This should not be confused with the AFFS rank. The Taurian Defense Force Navy uses Air Master, Junior Grade or Air Master, JG for officers at this rank. In either case, their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot.
Rank | Insignia |
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Subaltern |
Marian Hegemony
With the interest the Legiones Marianes have in recreating the Roman Empire, company commanders are known as Principes, a Latin word meaning leader or ruler. (To avoid annoying the Imperator and Caesar, the latter translation isn't used.)[19] A principes wears the silver triangle of a legionnaire with an inset black triangle to show their rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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Principes |
Outworlds Alliance
In the Alliance Military Corps, company commanders are known as Section Leaders.[20] Their rank insignia is a pair of vertically stacked Supervisor's green bars.
Rank | Insignia |
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Section Leader |
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 80
- ↑ The Star League, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 129
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 19
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 126
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 48
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 45
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 97
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 127
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 120
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 53
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 73
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 88