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{{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}}
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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 multi-regiment mercenary units call their commanding officers "Senior Colonel.")
  
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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.")
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== SLDF ==
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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 tree-dimensional stars on their epaulettes as their symbol of rank. An Admiral wore three purple stripes on their cuffs to show their rank.
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==Star League Defense Force==
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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.
 
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== Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance ==
 
== Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance ==
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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>
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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 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.<ref>[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]], p. 32</ref>
  
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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]].
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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.
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! [[General]]<br>Admiral
 
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== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery ==
 
== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery ==
 
The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho''. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] would have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. ''(For the 'Mech, see [[Tai-sho (BattleMech)]].)''
 
The [[DCMS]] title for this rank is ''Tai-sho''. Officers with this rank in the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] would have their rank translated as [[Admiral]]. ''(For the 'Mech, see [[Tai-sho (BattleMech)]].)''
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval crew !! Technical<br> Service
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service
 
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! ''Tai-sho''<br>([[General]])<br>''Tai-sho''<br>([[Admiral]])
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! ''Tai-sho''<br>([[General]])<br> ''Tai-sho''<br>([[Admiral]])
 
|align="center"|[[File:Taisho-mech.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Taisho-mech.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Taisho-asf.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Taisho-asf.png]]
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== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns ==
 
== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns ==
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In the [[AFFS]], a [[Major General]] who proves able to coordinate multiple regiments across a wide area of space is often promoted to General. Frequently they are given command of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias|March Militia]] unit to develop their diplomatic and logistical skills. If the General proves to be a strong strategist, they are often assigned as the executive officer of a frontline [[RCT]], where they can act as their [[Marshal (rank)|commander's]] lead troubleshooter.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 130</ref>
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In the [[AFFS]], a [[Major General]] who proves able to coordinate multiple regiments across a wide area of space is often promoted to General. Frequently they are given command of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias|March Milita]] unit to develop their diplomatic and logistical skills. If the General proves to be a strong strategist, they are often assigned as the executive officer of a frontline [[RCT]], where they can act as their [[Marshal (rank)|commander's]] lead troubleshooter.<ref>[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]], p. 130</ref>
  
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The AFFS Navy uses the rank of [[Admiral]] for officers who hold this rank. The symbol of rank is an epaulet with three broad bands and one narrow band across the base.
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The AFFS Navy uses the rank of [[Admiral]] for officers who hold this rank. The symbol of rank is an epaulette with three broad bands and one narrow band across the base.
  
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation
 
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! General<br> (Admiral)
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! General <br> (Admiral)
 
|align="center"|[[File:GeneralMW.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:GeneralMW.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:GeneralASF.png]]
 
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== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces ==
 
== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces ==
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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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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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[[Warrior House]] regiments do not have this rank, instead the leader of only [[Warrior House Imarra]] uses the title of ''[[Gao-shiao-zhang]]'' or "Lord General."
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[[Warrior House]] regiments do not have this rank, instead their general officer ([[Ion Rush]]) uses the title of ''[[Gao-shiao-zhang]]'' or "Lord General."
  
 
== Free Worlds League Military ==
 
== Free Worlds League Military ==
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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>
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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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! [[General]]
 
! [[General]]
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=== Clan Blood Spirit ===
 
=== Clan Blood Spirit ===
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|+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia
 
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Galaxy-Commander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Blood-Spirits-Galaxy-Commander.png]]
 
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=== Clan Cloud Cobra ===
 
=== Clan Cloud Cobra ===
 
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:CloudCobra-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:CloudCobra-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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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>
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|+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]], p. 48''</ref>
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Coyote-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Coyote-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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=== Clan Fire Mandrill ===
 
=== Clan Fire Mandrill ===
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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.
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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's Kindraas, each of which is roughly a Galaxy sized formation.
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref>
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 45</ref>
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]]
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]]
 
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! [[Kindraa Leader]]
 
! [[Kindraa Leader]]
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|align="center"|[[File:FireMandrill-GalaxyCommander-Elemental.png]]
 
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=== Clan Hell's Horses ===
 
=== Clan Hell's Horses ===
 
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:HellsHorses-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:HellsHorses-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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=== Clan Ice Hellion ===
 
=== Clan Ice Hellion ===
 
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
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=== Clan Jade Falcon ===
 
=== Clan Jade Falcon ===
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|+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Officer Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref>
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|+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Officer Rank Insignia<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 97</ref>
 
! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn
 
! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn
 
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! Galaxy Commander
 
! Galaxy Commander
 
|align="center"|[[File:JadeFalcon-TBGalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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|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>
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|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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=== 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>
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:NovaCat-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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=== Clan Smoke Jaguar ===
 
=== Clan Smoke Jaguar ===
 
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SmokeJaguar-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SmokeJaguar-GalaxyCommander.png]]
 
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=== Clan Snow Raven ===
 
=== Clan Snow Raven ===
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support
 
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! Galaxy Commander
 
! Galaxy Commander
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=== Clan Star Adder ===
 
=== Clan Star Adder ===
 
The [[Loremaster]] of Clan Star Adder uses Galaxy Commander insignia to indicate their position.
 
The [[Loremaster]] of Clan Star Adder uses Galaxy Commander insignia to indicate their position.
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew  
 
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! Galaxy Commander
 
! Galaxy Commander
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=== Clan Steel Viper ===
 
=== Clan Steel Viper ===
 
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! [[Galaxy Commander]]
 
! [[Galaxy Commander]]
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== ComStar/Word of Blake ==
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== Comstar/Word of Blake ==
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This rank isn't used by either the [[Com Guards]] or the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. Instead the commanding officer of these armies is known as the '''[[Precentor Martial]]'''.
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This rank isn't used by either the [[ComGuards]] or the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. Instead the commanding officer of these armies is known as the '''[[Precentor Martial]]'''.
  
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Though informal, there is also a [[Precentor Naval]] position which is used by the highest-ranking naval officer in the Com Guards and Word of Blake Militia. The Precentor Naval reports to the Precentor Martial.
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Though informal, there is also a [[Precentor Naval]] position which is used by the highest ranking Naval officer in the ComGuards and Word of Blake Militia. The Precentor Naval reports to the Precentor Martial.
  
 
==Free Rasalhague Republic==
 
==Free Rasalhague Republic==
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In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank lead one of the larger departments, like Intelligence, Quartermaster, Strategy and Tactics, and ComStar/Mercenary Relations. The [[Överbefälhavare|Överbefälhavare''&#39;s]] chief of staff is always a General. KungsArmé generals are rarely field officers.<ref>Field Manual: ComStar, p. 65</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver Roman numeral "2" to show their rank.
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In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank lead one of the larger departments, like Intelligence, Quartermaster, Strategy and Tactics, and ComStar/Mercenary Relations. The ''[[Överbefälhavare|Överbefälhavare's]]'' chief of staff is always a General. KungsArmé generals are rarely field officers.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]], p. 65</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver Roman numeral "2" to show their rank.
 
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! General
 
|align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-General.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-General.png]]
 
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==Periphery Powers==
 
==Periphery Powers==
 
===Magistracy of Canopus===
 
===Magistracy of Canopus===
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In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], the rank of '''General''' was recently created as part of the new reforms.  Costing anywhere between 60,000-70,000 [[C-bill]]s, Generals commands one of the Combat Formations ([[Magistracy Royal Guards]], [[Chasseurs á Cheval]], [[Canopian Fusiliers]], [[Magistracy Highlanders]], and [[Raventhir Cuirassiers]]), and serve on the Magestrix Command Center. Generals also serve as department heads within the MAF bureaucracy, but these do not have a seat on the MCC. While available for purchase like other MAF ranks, potential Generals in particular fall under [[MIM]] security before the [[Magestrix]] gives her approval for their appointment.  Their naval equivalent is [[Admiral#Magistracy of Canopus|Admiral]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 87</ref>
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In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] a '''General''' commands one of the combat formations ([[Magistracy Royal Guard]]s, [[Chasseurs a Cheval]], [[Canopian Fusiliers]], [[Magistracy Highlanders]], and [[Raventhir Cuirassiers]]), and man the Magestrix Command Center. There are two Admirals who oversee the Magistracy Navy, and they also staff the MCC. The MCC itself is overseen by the MAF's Senior General, who reports directly to the Magestrix.<ref>''[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 25''</ref>
  
 
The insignia of a MAF General is three small diamonds. An Admiral of the MAF adds a gold wreath around the General's insignia.
 
The insignia of a MAF General is three small diamonds. An Admiral of the MAF adds a gold wreath around the General's insignia.
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! [[Admiral]]
 
! [[Admiral]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-Admiral.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-Admiral.png]]
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===Taurian Defense Force===
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In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Comptroller''' commands a 'Mech regiment with permanently assigned conventional supporting forces. In the TDF Navy this rank is known as '''[[Commodore]]'''. In other branches of the TDF, like the Administrative Corps, a Comptroller is an administrative rank responsible for a multi-system military district.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 53</ref>
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Their rank insignia consists of a stylized Taurian bull head created from a gold ring with two "horns" on either side.
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===Marian Hegemony===
 
===Marian Hegemony===
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A [[Legiones Marianes]] General is the commanding officer of an entire legion of [[Marian Hegemony]] soldiers.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> As most legions are spread across Hegemony worlds as individual cohorts, they spend most of their time on [[Alphard (MH)|Alphard]]. The rank symbol of a general is a small gold triangle mounted on a black triangle, surrounded by another gold triangle.
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A [[Legiones Marianes]] General is the commanding officer of an entire legion of [[Marian Hegemony]] soldiers.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 73</ref> As most legions are spread out across Hegemony worlds as individual cohorts, they spend most of their time on [[Alphard]]. The rank symbol of a general is a small gold triangle mounted on a black triangle, surrounded by another gold triangle.
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===Outworlds Alliance===
 
===Outworlds Alliance===
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In the [[Alliance Military Corps]], there are no Generals. There are only two ranks above those of [[Chairman]]: The President of the Alliance is the supreme commander of the Alliance Military Corps, and his deputy is known as '''Senior Chairman'''. This individual could be considered the equivalent of a General.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref>  The Senior Chairman wears the same two vertically stacked brown bars of a Chairman as his rank insignia.
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In the [[Alliance Military Corps]], there are no Generals. There are only two ranks above those of [[Chairman]]: The President of the Alliance is the supreme commander of the Alliance Military Corps, and his deputy is known as '''Senior Chairman'''. This individual could be considered the equivalent of a General.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 88</ref>  The Senior Chairman wears the same two vertically stacked brown bars of a Chairman as his rank insignia.
  
 
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Prior to Lord Espinosa's coup, in the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], each Council Lord elevated a senior colonel to the rank of General to command their House forces. After the restoration, there is a single General, Lord Madeira.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 26</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/>
 
  
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
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* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
 
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* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
 
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* ''[[The Star League]]''
 
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[[Category:Military Ranks]]

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