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− | In the [[ | + | {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} |
+ | == SLDF == | ||
+ | In the First [[SLDF]] a '''Major General''' commanded a Division or sometimes a Corps. Frequently they were in charge of the defense of a vital world that could be attacked.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> In the Second [[SLDF]] a Major General would have the same responsibilities.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 79</ref> | ||
− | The equivalent naval rank is Vice Admiral. | + | The naval equivalent of a Major General was a '''Vice Admiral'''. Typically they would command the naval presence in a military region. |
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+ | A Major General wore two three dimensional stars as their rank insignia, while a Vice Admiral wore two purple stripes on their cuffs. | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
+ | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[Major General]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SLDF-MajorGeneral.png]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
+ | The [[LAAF]] equivalent of a Major General is a '''Kommandant-General'''. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommodore''' to identify these officers.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref> | ||
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+ | Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a [[Hauptmann General]], adding a black pearl to form the Second Steiner Cross. | ||
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+ | {|class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
+ | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[Kommandant-General]]<br>Hauptmann-Kommodore | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:KommandantGeneralLAAF.png]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
+ | In the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], a Major General is usually the executive officer of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias |March Militia]] unit.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 129: "Major General"</ref> Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans. | ||
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+ | The equivalent [[Military_Ranks|naval rank]] is [[Vice Admiral]]. | ||
Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base. | Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base. | ||
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+ | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical <br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Major General <br> (Vice Admiral) | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralMW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralInf.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralarmor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralnaval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneraltech.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneraladmin.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGeneralmedical.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGenerallegal.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:MajorGenerallogistics.png]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
+ | In the [[KungsArmé]] a ''Generalmajor'' leads one of the smaller administrative departments, like Administration or Military Education. KungsArmé ''Generalmajors'' rarely serve in the field.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 65</ref> These officers wear a green patch with a gold Roman numeral "2" to show their rank. | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" width="300" | ||
+ | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
+ | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! ''Generalmajor'' | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-MajorGeneral.png]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
Latest revision as of 01:46, 16 October 2022
Inner Sphere Military Ranks |
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Enlisted |
Field Officer |
General Officer |
For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
Contents
SLDF[edit]
In the First SLDF a Major General commanded a Division or sometimes a Corps. Frequently they were in charge of the defense of a vital world that could be attacked.[1] In the Second SLDF a Major General would have the same responsibilities.[2]
The naval equivalent of a Major General was a Vice Admiral. Typically they would command the naval presence in a military region.
A Major General wore two three dimensional stars as their rank insignia, while a Vice Admiral wore two purple stripes on their cuffs.
Rank | Insignia |
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Major General |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance[edit]
The LAAF equivalent of a Major General is a Kommandant-General. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of Hauptmann-Kommodore to identify these officers.[3]
Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a Hauptmann General, adding a black pearl to form the Second Steiner Cross.
Rank | Insignia |
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Kommandant-General Hauptmann-Kommodore |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns[edit]
In the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, a Major General is usually the executive officer of a March Militia unit.[4] Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans.
The equivalent naval rank is Vice Admiral.
Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base.
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Major General (Vice Admiral) |
Free Rasalhague Republic[edit]
In the KungsArmé a Generalmajor leads one of the smaller administrative departments, like Administration or Military Education. KungsArmé Generalmajors rarely serve in the field.[5] These officers wear a green patch with a gold Roman numeral "2" to show their rank.
Rank | Insignia |
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Generalmajor |