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As a generic rank, the General is responsible for command and control of entire armies above the regimental 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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SLDF
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.[1] 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.
Rank | Insignia |
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General |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
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.
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.
Rank | Insignia |
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General Admiral |
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).)
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Artillery | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
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Tai-sho (General) Tai-sho (Admiral) |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
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 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 commander's lead troubleshooter.[2]
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.
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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General (Admiral) |
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.
Jiang-jun Kong-jiang-jun (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
In the FWLM, General is the highest commissioned rank. Only the Captain-General and the Marshals outrank officers who hold the rank of General. Prior to Thomas Marik's 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.[3]
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.
Rank | Insignia |
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General |
The Clans
The Clans use the rank of Galaxy Commander for officers who hold this rank; Star Admiral is the Clan Naval equivalent.
Clan Blood Spirit
Rank | Insignia |
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Galaxy Commander |
Clan Star Adder
The Loremaster of Clan Star Adder uses Galaxy Commander insignia to indicate their position.
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Elemental | Naval Crew |
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Galaxy Commander |
Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
Rank | Insignia |
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Galaxy Commander |
Comstar/Word of Blake
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.
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
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's chief of staff is always a General. KungsArmé generals are rarely field officers.[5] These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver Roman numeral "2" to show their rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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General |
Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
Taurian Defense Force
Marian Hegemony
Outworlds Alliance
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 114
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 130
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 84
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 120
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 65