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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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The rank insignia for a second SLDF corporal was the same as the first SLDF counterpart, but it replaces the green with black.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 81</ref> | The rank insignia for a second SLDF corporal was the same as the first SLDF counterpart, but it replaces the green with black.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 81</ref> | ||
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|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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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>''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>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> 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. | ||
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|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
− | 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 ''katakana'' 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. | ||
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|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
| colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | ||
| colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | ||
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− | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! | + | ! 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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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
In the [[AFFS]], Corporals are the first level of command responsibility, heading up work details, infantry squads, and occasionally vehicle crews. Usually a [[Private]] is promoted to this rank after 12 months of service.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> This is also the first rank where the soldier begins to collect Death Compensation, a life insurance policy.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 123</ref> Corporals wear two Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. | In the [[AFFS]], Corporals are the first level of command responsibility, heading up work details, infantry squads, and occasionally vehicle crews. Usually a [[Private]] is promoted to this rank after 12 months of service.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> This is also the first rank where the soldier begins to collect Death Compensation, a life insurance policy.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 123</ref> Corporals wear two Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. | ||
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|+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | ||
− | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! 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 |
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|align="center"|[[File:CorporalLogistics.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:CorporalLogistics.png]] | ||
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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-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> | ||
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− | ! CCAF | + | ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia |
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! ''[[San-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Corporal]]) | ! ''[[San-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Corporal]]) | ||
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==Free Worlds League== | ==Free Worlds League== | ||
− | In the [[FWLM]] a Corporal typically command infantry squads or serve as vehicle drivers and gunners. Occasionally they may pilot a [[BattleMech]]. If a FWLM Corporal pilots a 'Mech, they typically are called "MechWarrior" instead of Corporal. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, Second Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections. <ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> | + | In the [[FWLM]] a Corporal typically command infantry squads or serve as vehicle drivers and gunners. Occasionally they may pilot a [[BattleMech]]. If a FWLM Corporal pilots a 'Mech, they typically are called "MechWarrior" instead of Corporal. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, Second Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> |
A FWLM Corporal/Petty Officer Second Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | A FWLM Corporal/Petty Officer Second Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | ||
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==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 (''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. | 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. | ||
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===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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=== Clan Coyote === | === Clan Coyote === | ||
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|+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 48''</ref> | |+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 48''</ref> | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Ghost Bear]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Ghost Bear]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
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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]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn | ||
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===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 112''</ref> | |+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 112''</ref> | ||
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== | ===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition'', Color plate section</ref> | |+ [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition'', Color plate section</ref> | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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=== Clan Snow Raven === | === Clan Snow Raven === | ||
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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]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|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]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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! [[Point 1]] | ! [[Point 1]] | ||
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===Clan Steel Viper=== | ===Clan Steel Viper=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Steel Viper]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Steel Viper]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile=== | ===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile=== | ||
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|+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | |+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | ||
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! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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==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. | ||
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|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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! Korpral (Kavellrist) | ! Korpral (Kavellrist) | ||
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===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
− | The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on | + | 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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|+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | ||
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Corporal''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25>House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25</ref> | In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Corporal''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25>House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25</ref> | ||
* In infantry: corporals lead five-trooper units called fireteams. | * In infantry: corporals lead five-trooper units called fireteams. | ||
− | * In armor units: corporals serve as tank commanders. | + | * In armor units: corporals serve as tank commanders. |
− | * In all other branches: a corporal denotes the junior | + | * In all other branches: a corporal denotes the junior grade of one or more specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...) |
One step above, in the ACM, '''Section Leader''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25/> | One step above, in the ACM, '''Section Leader''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25/> |
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For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
The first real military rank with command responsibilities, a Corporal is frequently responsible for leading infantry 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.
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 (SLDF)
- 7.12 Clan Smoke Jaguar
- 7.13 Clan Snow Raven
- 7.14 Clan Star Adder
- 7.15 Clan Steel Viper
- 7.16 Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
- 8 ComStar/Word of Blake
- 9 Free Rasalhague Republic
- 10 Periphery Powers
- 11 References
- 12 Bibliography
SLDF
A corporal in the SLDF typically had to serve for a year, which made them more experienced than their House counterparts. Typically this is the highest rank a soldier or sailor would reach. Their rank insignia was similar to that of a Private, but had the top and bottom sections colored green instead of white.[1]
The rank insignia for a second SLDF corporal was the same as the first SLDF counterpart, but it replaces the green with black.[2]
Rank | Insignia (First SLDF)[3] | Insignia (Second SLDF)[4] |
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Corporal |
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.[5] 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 Sergeants to improve their command and leadership skills.[6] A Senior Corporal's insignia is identical to a Corporal's, but has a black triangle.
Rank | Insignia |
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Corporal | |
Senior Corporal |
Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
Prior to Theodore Kurita's ascension to the Coordinatorship, the DCMS called this rank Corporal.[7] After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: Go-cho.[8]
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.
DCMS Ranks | DCA Ranks | |||||||
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Artillery | Rank | Naval Crew Draconis Combine Admiralty |
Technical Service |
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Go-cho (Corporal) |
Go-cho (Corporal) |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
In the AFFS, Corporals are the first level of command responsibility, heading up work details, infantry squads, and occasionally vehicle crews. Usually a Private is promoted to this rank after 12 months of service.[9] This is also the first rank where the soldier begins to collect Death Compensation, a life insurance policy.[10] Corporals wear two Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch.
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Corporal |
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.[11][12]
CCAF Rank | Warrior House rank | Insignia |
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San-ben-bing (Corporal) |
N/A |
Free Worlds League
In the FWLM a Corporal typically command infantry squads or serve as vehicle drivers and gunners. Occasionally they may pilot a BattleMech. If a FWLM Corporal pilots a 'Mech, they typically are called "MechWarrior" instead of Corporal. The FWLM Navy equivalent, Petty Officer, Second Class typically lead work details or head up small sections.[13]
A FWLM Corporal/Petty Officer Second Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
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Corporal |
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.[14]
The Clans
As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the Clans do not use the rank of Corporal.[15] 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
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Clan Cloud Cobra
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Coyote
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Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Diamond Shark
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Clan Fire Mandrill
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Clan Ghost Bear
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Clan Goliath Scorpion
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Clan Hell's Horses
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Clan Ice Hellion
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Clan Jade Falcon
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Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
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Clan Smoke Jaguar
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Clan Snow Raven
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Clan Star Adder
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Clan Steel Viper
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Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
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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.[23]
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.[24] These soldiers wear a blue patch with an orange cross with small orange squares appearing in all corners as their rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
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Korpral (Kavellrist) |
Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
This rank isn't used by the Magistracy Armed Forces.[25]
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.
One step up from Corporal is Section Leader. Section leaders command a squad of two infantry maniples or lead an armor maniple of two tanks. Otherwise it denotes a senior specialist in the other branches. Section leaders wear a silver ring with a single "horn" on the left side.[26][27][28]
Rank | Insignia |
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Corporal | |
Section Leader |
Marian Hegemony
The 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.[29] An inverted silver chevron is their symbol of rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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Miles probatus |
Outworlds Alliance
The Alliance Military Corps uses Protector for soldiers who command infantry squads and lead work details.[30] Typically a Defender is promoted to Protector after a year's service. Their rank insignia is two of the Defender's green circles placed side by side.
Rank | Insignia |
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Protector |
Aurigan Coalition
In the Aurigan Coalition Military, Corporal is the rank given to:[31]
- In infantry: corporals lead five-trooper units called fireteams.
- In armor units: corporals serve as tank commanders.
- In all other branches: a corporal denotes the junior grade of one or more specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...)
One step above, in the ACM, Section Leader is the rank given to:[31]
- In infantry: The leader of two fireteams (two five-trooper units).
- In armor units: the leader of two armored fighting vehicles
- In all other branches: a corporal denotes a senior specialist positions (techs, medical personnel, ...)
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 81
- ↑ The Star League, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 125
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 27
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 123
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 71
- ↑ Handbook House Liao, p. 111
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 85
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 48
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 45
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 97
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 112
- ↑ MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition, Color plate section
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 127
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 45
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ The Periphery, pg. 74
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 53
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 73
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 88
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25