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Line 1: {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} − The first real military rank with command responsibilities, a '''Corporal''' is frequently responsible for leading infantry [[Squad|squads]], work details, acting as assistant vehicle commanders, or administrative sections. The naval equivalent does the same thing, assisting a [[WarShip]] gunnery officer or naval work detail. The first real military rank with command responsibilities, a '''Corporal''' is frequently responsible for leading infantry [[Squad|squads]], work details, acting as assistant vehicle commanders, or administrative sections. The naval equivalent does the same thing, assisting a [[WarShip]] gunnery officer or naval work detail. Line 10:
Line 9: {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref name=FMCSp0>''Field Manual: ComStar''{{cn}}</ref> + ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |- |- ! [[Corporal]] ! [[Corporal]] Line 18:
Line 17: ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== − In the [[LAAF]], like most militaries, a corporal will command an infantry squad or a heavy weapon element of an infantry squad.<ref name=FMLAp30>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is sometimes known as the "Hunter's Point." + In the [[LAAF]], like most militaries, a corporal will command an infantry squad or a heavy weapon element of an infantry squad.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is sometimes known as the "Hunter's Point." − The LAAF, like the LCAF before it, also uses the rank of '''Senior Corporal'''. Soldiers with this rank are vehicle commanders and lead infantry squads. In addition, they are mentored by LAAF [[Sergeant|Sergeants]] to improve their command and leadership skills.<ref name=FMLAp30 /> A Senior Corporal's insignia is identical to a Corporal's, but has a black triangle. + The LAAF, like the LCAF before it, also uses the rank of '''Senior Corporal'''. Soldiers with this rank are vehicle commanders and lead infantry squads. In addition, they are mentored by LAAF [[Sergeant|Sergeants]] to improve their command and leadership skills.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> A Senior Corporal's insignia is identical to a Corporal's, but has a black triangle. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 36:
Line 35: Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Corporal'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Go-cho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Corporal'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Go-cho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> − In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''kanji'' number "3" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. + In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "3" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service Line 42:
Line 41: | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' |- |- − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br>service + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |- |- ! ''Go-cho''<br>([[Corporal]]) ! ''Go-cho''<br>([[Corporal]]) Line 59:
Line 58: {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval crew !! Technical<br>service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation |- |- ! [[Corporal]] ! [[Corporal]] Line 75:
Line 74: ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== − In the [[CCAF]], a Corporal serves as an infantry squad leader or armored vehicle commander. The rank is also given to other specialists such as corpsmen and technicians. The device is a green bar, divided into three parts by brass lines. After ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' the rank was renamed to '''''San-ben-bing'''''.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 111</ref> + In the [[CCAF]], a Corporal serves as an infantry squad leader or armored vehicle commander. The rank is also given to other specialists such as corpsmen and technicians. The device is a green bar, divided into three parts by brass lines. After ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' the rank was renamed to '''''San-Ben-Bing'''''.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref><ref>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 111</ref> {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks Line 97:
Line 96: |} |} − Prior to the [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3030]] and the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments also used the rank of '''''thegn''''' (pronounced ''thane''). These soldiers were officially no higher than corporals, but had more experience and were likely to be listened to by senior officers.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> + Prior to the [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3030]] and the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments also used the rank of '''thegn''' (pronounced ''thane''). These soldiers were officially no higher than corporals, but had more experience and were likely to be listened to by senior officers.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> ==The Clans== ==The Clans== − As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Corporal.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahma'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Corporal. + As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Corporal.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahmna'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Corporal. ===Clan Blood Spirit=== ===Clan Blood Spirit=== Line 267:
Line 266: {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> − ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! Aerospace pilot !! Elemental !! Freeborn + ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn |- |- ! Point 1 ! Point 1 Line 339:
Line 338: {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> − ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! Aerospace pilot !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support + ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support |- |- ! Point 1 ! Point 1 Line 442:
Line 441: ==ComStar/Word of Blake== ==ComStar/Word of Blake== − Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref name=FMCSp0 /> + Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> − ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''''Korpral'''''. A '''''Kavellrist''''' is a ''korpral'' who pilots a BattleMech. ''Korprals'' can also pilot [[aerospace fighters]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a blue patch with an orange cross with small orange squares appearing in all corners as their rank insignia. + In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''Korpral'''. A '''Kavellrist''' is a Korpral who pilots a BattleMech. Korprals can also pilot AeroSpace Fighters.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a blue patch with an orange cross with small orange squares appearing in all corners as their rank insignia. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- − ! ''Korpral'' (''Kavellrist'') + ! Korpral (Kavellrist) |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Korpral.png]] |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Korpral.png]] |} |} Line 457:
Line 455: ===Magistracy of Canopus=== ===Magistracy of Canopus=== This rank isn't used by the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> This rank isn't used by the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> − ===Taurian Defense Force=== ===Taurian Defense Force=== In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Corporal''' is the leader of an infantry maniple, consisting of five troopers, or serves as a tank commander. Among the other branches, Corporal denotes a junior specialist, such as technician or corpsman. A silver ring with a red center serves as the rank insignia. In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Corporal''' is the leader of an infantry maniple, consisting of five troopers, or serves as a tank commander. Among the other branches, Corporal denotes a junior specialist, such as technician or corpsman. A silver ring with a red center serves as the rank insignia. Line 475:
Line 472: ===Marian Hegemony=== ===Marian Hegemony=== − The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who hold this rank in the HAF is '''''Miles probatus'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> An inverted silver chevron is their symbol of rank. + The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who hold this rank in the HAF is '''''miles probatus'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> An inverted silver chevron is their symbol of rank. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 481:
Line 478: ! Rank !! Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- − ! ''[[Miles probatus]]'' + ! [[Miles probatus]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesProbatus.png]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesProbatus.png]] |} |} Line 506:
Line 503: * In armor units: the leader of two armored fighting vehicles * In armor units: the leader of two armored fighting vehicles * In all other branches: a corporal denotes a senior specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...) * In all other branches: a corporal denotes a senior specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...) − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== Line 514:
Line 508: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' Line 525:
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The first real military rank with command responsibilities, a '''Corporal''' is frequently responsible for leading infantry [[Squad|squads]], work details, acting as assistant vehicle commanders, or administrative sections. The naval equivalent does the same thing, assisting a [[WarShip]] gunnery officer or naval work detail. | The first real military rank with command responsibilities, a '''Corporal''' is frequently responsible for leading infantry [[Squad|squads]], work details, acting as assistant vehicle commanders, or administrative sections. The naval equivalent does the same thing, assisting a [[WarShip]] gunnery officer or naval work detail. | ||
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|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second 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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! [[Corporal]] | ! [[Corporal]] | ||
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
| − | In the [[LAAF]], like most militaries, a corporal will command an infantry squad or a heavy weapon element of an infantry squad.<ref | + | In the [[LAAF]], like most militaries, a corporal will command an infantry squad or a heavy weapon element of an infantry squad.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is sometimes known as the "Hunter's Point." |
| − | The LAAF, like the LCAF before it, also uses the rank of '''Senior Corporal'''. Soldiers with this rank are vehicle commanders and lead infantry squads. In addition, they are mentored by LAAF [[Sergeant|Sergeants]] to improve their command and leadership skills.<ref | + | The LAAF, like the LCAF before it, also uses the rank of '''Senior Corporal'''. Soldiers with this rank are vehicle commanders and lead infantry squads. In addition, they are mentored by LAAF [[Sergeant|Sergeants]] to improve their command and leadership skills.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> A Senior Corporal's insignia is identical to a Corporal's, but has a black triangle. |
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Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Corporal'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Go-cho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> | Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Corporal'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Go-cho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> | ||
| − | In each case, the DCMS used a stylized '' | + | In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "3" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. |
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|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
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| colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | ||
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| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |
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! ''Go-cho''<br>([[Corporal]]) | ! ''Go-cho''<br>([[Corporal]]) | ||
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|+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | ||
| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation |
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! [[Corporal]] | ! [[Corporal]] | ||
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ||
| − | In the [[CCAF]], a Corporal serves as an infantry squad leader or armored vehicle commander. The rank is also given to other specialists such as corpsmen and technicians. The device is a green bar, divided into three parts by brass lines. After ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' the rank was renamed to '''''San- | + | In the [[CCAF]], a Corporal serves as an infantry squad leader or armored vehicle commander. The rank is also given to other specialists such as corpsmen and technicians. The device is a green bar, divided into three parts by brass lines. After ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' the rank was renamed to '''''San-Ben-Bing'''''.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref><ref>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 111</ref> |
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|+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | ||
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| − | Prior to the [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3030]] and the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments also used the rank of | + | Prior to the [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3030]] and the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments also used the rank of '''thegn''' (pronounced ''thane''). These soldiers were officially no higher than corporals, but had more experience and were likely to be listened to by senior officers.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> |
==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
| − | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Corporal.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors ('' | + | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Corporal.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahmna'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Corporal. |
===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> | |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> | ||
| − | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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|+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> | |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> | ||
| − | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref | + | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
| − | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, | + | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''Korpral'''. A '''Kavellrist''' is a Korpral who pilots a BattleMech. Korprals can also pilot AeroSpace Fighters.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a blue patch with an orange cross with small orange squares appearing in all corners as their rank insignia. |
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! | + | ! Korpral (Kavellrist) |
|align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Korpral.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Korpral.png]] | ||
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===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ||
This rank isn't used by the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> | This rank isn't used by the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Corporal''' is the leader of an infantry maniple, consisting of five troopers, or serves as a tank commander. Among the other branches, Corporal denotes a junior specialist, such as technician or corpsman. A silver ring with a red center serves as the rank insignia. | In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Corporal''' is the leader of an infantry maniple, consisting of five troopers, or serves as a tank commander. Among the other branches, Corporal denotes a junior specialist, such as technician or corpsman. A silver ring with a red center serves as the rank insignia. | ||
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===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
| − | The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who hold this rank in the HAF is ''''' | + | The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who hold this rank in the HAF is '''''miles probatus'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> An inverted silver chevron is their symbol of rank. |
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! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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| − | ! | + | ! [[Miles probatus]] |
|align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesProbatus.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesProbatus.png]] | ||
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* In armor units: the leader of two armored fighting vehicles | * In armor units: the leader of two armored fighting vehicles | ||
* In all other branches: a corporal denotes a senior specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...) | * In all other branches: a corporal denotes a senior specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
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* ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||