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Line 3: As a generic rank, the '''General''' is responsible for command and control of entire armies above the [[regiment]]al level. The [[Eridani Light Horse]] mercenary unit is unique in that the commanding officer of all ELH forces holds the rank of '''[[Brevet General]]'''. This reflects the officer's willingness to step down from command if they act in a manner inconsistent with ELH and SLDF tradition. (Normally multiregiment mercenary units call their commanding officers "Senior Colonel.") As a generic rank, the '''General''' is responsible for command and control of entire armies above the [[regiment]]al level. The [[Eridani Light Horse]] mercenary unit is unique in that the commanding officer of all ELH forces holds the rank of '''[[Brevet General]]'''. This reflects the officer's willingness to step down from command if they act in a manner inconsistent with ELH and SLDF tradition. (Normally multiregiment mercenary units call their commanding officers "Senior Colonel.") − ==Star League Defense Force== + == SLDF == − In the [[Star League Defense Force]] a General commanded Armies, Army Groups, or one of the various Administrative Commands. The commanding officer of the Star League Defense Force Navy held the rank of [[Admiral]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 114</ref> A general wore three three-dimensional stars on their epaulets as their symbol of rank. An Admiral wore three purple stripes on their cuffs to show their rank. + In the [[SLDF]] a General commanded Armies, Army Groups, or one of the various Administrative Commands. The commanding officer of the Star League Defense Force Navy held the rank of [[Admiral]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 114</ref> A general wore three three-dimensional stars on their epaulets as their symbol of rank. An Admiral wore three purple stripes on their cuffs to show their rank. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia Line 16:
Line 16: A General in the [[LAAF]] commands a front line military theater or heads up a branch of the military. They can initiate combat operations on their own authority, but the operation is subject to an after action review by the Lyran High Command. A General commanding a theater typically receives the temporary noble title of Margrave, so the [[LIC]] and LAAF JAG Corps keep a close eye on them to make sure they're not abusing their authority. The Lyran navy's equivalent to this rank is an Admiral.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref> A General in the [[LAAF]] commands a front line military theater or heads up a branch of the military. They can initiate combat operations on their own authority, but the operation is subject to an after action review by the Lyran High Command. A General commanding a theater typically receives the temporary noble title of Margrave, so the [[LIC]] and LAAF JAG Corps keep a close eye on them to make sure they're not abusing their authority. The Lyran navy's equivalent to this rank is an Admiral.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref> − Their rank insignia consists of four pips arranged in a formation known as the Third Steiner Cross, adding a silver orbit beneath the center of the [[Kommandant-General|Second Steiner Cross]]. + Their rank insignia consists of four pips arranged in a cross formation, with a black pearl in the center. There's a small silver circle around the base of the pearl. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia Line 65:
Line 65: == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == − For many years the rank of General didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is ''Kong-jiang-jun''. + For many years the rank of General didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the [[Xin Sheng]] reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is ''Kong-jiang-jun''. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 77:
Line 77: == Free Worlds League Military == == Free Worlds League Military == − In the FWLM, '''General''' is the highest commissioned rank. Only the [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of General. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of 3046, seniority among generals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the generals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 84</ref> + In the FWLM, '''General''' is the highest commissioned rank. Only the [[Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of General. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of 3046, seniority among generals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the generals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 84</ref> A Free Worlds League general's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. A Free Worlds League general's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. Line 120:
Line 120: === Clan Fire Mandrill === === Clan Fire Mandrill === − As Clan Fire Mandrill uses [[Kindraa]] instead of Galaxies, there are no Galaxy Commanders in their [[Clan Fire Mandrill Touman|''touman'']]. '''Kindraa Leaders''' are the officers who command the Mandrill Kindraa, each of which is roughly a Galaxy sized formation. + As Clan Fire Mandrill uses [[Kindraa]] instead of Galaxies, there are no Galaxy Commanders in their ''[[Touman]]''. '''Kindraa Leaders''' are the officers who command the Mandrill Kindraas, each of which is roughly a Galaxy sized formation. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> Line 156:
Line 156: ! Galaxy Commander ! Galaxy Commander |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-TBGalaxyCommander.png]] |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-TBGalaxyCommander.png]] − |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-FBGalaxyCommander.png]]<ref>Theoretical rank insignia. No freeborn has ever held this rank in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Jade Falcon ''touman'']]</ref> + |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-FBGalaxyCommander.png]]<ref>Theoretical rank insignia. No freeborn has ever held this rank in Jade Falcon ''Touman''</ref> |} |} Line 279:
Line 279: In a similar way, prior to Lord Espinosa's coup each Council Lord was the commander-in-chief of their house troops. After the restoration, the single commander-in-chief became High Lady Arano.<ref name=HA:TACp26/> In a similar way, prior to Lord Espinosa's coup each Council Lord was the commander-in-chief of their house troops. After the restoration, the single commander-in-chief became High Lady Arano.<ref name=HA:TACp26/> + + ==Notes== + {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References==
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As a generic rank, the '''General''' is responsible for command and control of entire armies above the [[regiment]]al level. The [[Eridani Light Horse]] mercenary unit is unique in that the commanding officer of all ELH forces holds the rank of '''[[Brevet General]]'''. This reflects the officer's willingness to step down from command if they act in a manner inconsistent with ELH and SLDF tradition. (Normally multiregiment mercenary units call their commanding officers "Senior Colonel.") | As a generic rank, the '''General''' is responsible for command and control of entire armies above the [[regiment]]al level. The [[Eridani Light Horse]] mercenary unit is unique in that the commanding officer of all ELH forces holds the rank of '''[[Brevet General]]'''. This reflects the officer's willingness to step down from command if they act in a manner inconsistent with ELH and SLDF tradition. (Normally multiregiment mercenary units call their commanding officers "Senior Colonel.") | ||
| − | == | + | == SLDF == |
| − | In the [[ | + | In the [[SLDF]] a General commanded Armies, Army Groups, or one of the various Administrative Commands. The commanding officer of the Star League Defense Force Navy held the rank of [[Admiral]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 114</ref> A general wore three three-dimensional stars on their epaulets as their symbol of rank. An Admiral wore three purple stripes on their cuffs to show their rank. |
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|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
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A General in the [[LAAF]] commands a front line military theater or heads up a branch of the military. They can initiate combat operations on their own authority, but the operation is subject to an after action review by the Lyran High Command. A General commanding a theater typically receives the temporary noble title of Margrave, so the [[LIC]] and LAAF JAG Corps keep a close eye on them to make sure they're not abusing their authority. The Lyran navy's equivalent to this rank is an Admiral.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref> | A General in the [[LAAF]] commands a front line military theater or heads up a branch of the military. They can initiate combat operations on their own authority, but the operation is subject to an after action review by the Lyran High Command. A General commanding a theater typically receives the temporary noble title of Margrave, so the [[LIC]] and LAAF JAG Corps keep a close eye on them to make sure they're not abusing their authority. The Lyran navy's equivalent to this rank is an Admiral.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref> | ||
| − | Their rank insignia consists of four pips arranged in a formation | + | Their rank insignia consists of four pips arranged in a cross formation, with a black pearl in the center. There's a small silver circle around the base of the pearl. |
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | == Capellan Confederation Armed Forces == | ||
| − | For many years the rank of General didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the | + | For many years the rank of General didn't exist in the CCAF for important historical reasons. Once Sun-Tzu Liao came to power, that changed. He created the rank of ''Jiang-jun'' in the CCAF as part of the [[Xin Sheng]] reform package to make the CCAF run more efficiently. These officers were formerly known as "Senior Colonels." In addition to the new name, this rank uses a brass triangle as its new symbol of rank. The CCAF Naval equivalent of this rank is ''Kong-jiang-jun''. |
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== Free Worlds League Military == | == Free Worlds League Military == | ||
| − | In the FWLM, '''General''' is the highest commissioned rank. Only the [[ | + | In the FWLM, '''General''' is the highest commissioned rank. Only the [[Captain-General]] and the [[Marshal (rank)|Marshals]] outrank officers who hold the rank of General. Prior to Thomas Marik's [[Military Reorganization Act|military reforms]] of 3046, seniority among generals was determined based on time in grade. Therefore the generals who had served the longest were the most senior.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 84</ref> |
A Free Worlds League general's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. | A Free Worlds League general's rank insignia is a single strip of silver set into a single strip of gold, which is further mounted on a single purple stripe. | ||
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=== Clan Fire Mandrill === | === Clan Fire Mandrill === | ||
| − | As Clan Fire Mandrill uses [[Kindraa]] instead of Galaxies, there are no Galaxy Commanders in their [[ | + | As Clan Fire Mandrill uses [[Kindraa]] instead of Galaxies, there are no Galaxy Commanders in their ''[[Touman]]''. '''Kindraa Leaders''' are the officers who command the Mandrill Kindraas, each of which is roughly a Galaxy sized formation. |
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | ||
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! Galaxy Commander | ! Galaxy Commander | ||
|align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-TBGalaxyCommander.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-TBGalaxyCommander.png]] | ||
| − | |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-FBGalaxyCommander.png]]<ref>Theoretical rank insignia. No freeborn has ever held this rank in | + | |align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-FBGalaxyCommander.png]]<ref>Theoretical rank insignia. No freeborn has ever held this rank in Jade Falcon ''Touman''</ref> |
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In a similar way, prior to Lord Espinosa's coup each Council Lord was the commander-in-chief of their house troops. After the restoration, the single commander-in-chief became High Lady Arano.<ref name=HA:TACp26/> | In a similar way, prior to Lord Espinosa's coup each Council Lord was the commander-in-chief of their house troops. After the restoration, the single commander-in-chief became High Lady Arano.<ref name=HA:TACp26/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | {{RankStyle}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||