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Line 1: − {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} + {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} − A '''Master Sergeant''' is typically a high-ranking noncommissioned officer in a military force. Only those soldiers who are very experienced or very good reach this rank. Oftentimes a soldier will consider reaching this rank the pinnacle of their career. + A '''Master Sergeant''' is typically a high ranking non-commissioned officer in a military force. Only those soldiers who are very experienced or very good reach this rank. Oftentimes a soldier will consider reaching this rank the pinnacle of their career. ==SLDF== ==SLDF== − In the SLDF, a Master Sergeant was the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer. Their duties and responsibilities were similar to those of a [[Sergeant Major]]. Soldiers had to spend at least four years in the SLDF to get to this rank. Master Sergeants usually commanded a company's best platoon. A 'Mech lance could be commanded by an experienced Master Sergeant.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> + In the SLDF a Master Sergeant was the highest ranking non-commissioned officer. Their duties and responsibilities were similar to those of a [[Sergeant Major]]. Soldiers had to spend at least four years in the SLDF to get to this rank. Master Sergeants usually commanded a company's best platoon. A 'Mech lance could be commanded by an experienced Master Sergeant.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> In the Second SLDF, the duties of a Master Sergeant remained the same. The Naval equivalent rank was '''Master Chief Petty Officer''',<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> and was the rank held by the senior NCO aboard a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]]. In the Second SLDF, the duties of a Master Sergeant remained the same. The Naval equivalent rank was '''Master Chief Petty Officer''',<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> and was the rank held by the senior NCO aboard a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]]. Line 9:
Line 9: The insignia used by Master Sergeants in the SLDF used the same shape, but the first SLDF insignia was green while the second SLDF insignia was black.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> The insignia used by Master Sergeants in the SLDF used the same shape, but the first SLDF insignia was green while the second SLDF insignia was black.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> + ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |- |- ! [[Master Sergeant]] ! [[Master Sergeant]] Line 21:
Line 21: This rank isn't used in the [[LAAF]]. A '''Staff Sergeant Major''' is the senior NCO in a battalion. Most of their responsibilities are administrative instead of combat-related.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> This rank isn't used in the [[LAAF]]. A '''Staff Sergeant Major''' is the senior NCO in a battalion. Most of their responsibilities are administrative instead of combat-related.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Staff Sergeant Major]] ! [[Staff Sergeant Major]] Line 32:
Line 32: When Shiro Kurita founded the Draconis Combine, he established the rank system of the DCMS. After the BattleMech was invented, MechWarriors who didn't own their own 'Mechs were instructed to wear the Master Sergeant insignia, but they were addressed as "MechWarrior" instead of "Master Sergeant".<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 126</ref> When Shiro Kurita founded the Draconis Combine, he established the rank system of the DCMS. After the BattleMech was invented, MechWarriors who didn't own their own 'Mechs were instructed to wear the Master Sergeant insignia, but they were addressed as "MechWarrior" instead of "Master Sergeant".<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 126</ref> − After Theodore Kurita implemented his reforms of the DCMS, the rank of Master Sergeant was replaced by the Japanese term '''''Shujin'''''. ''Shujin'' wear a stylized ''kanji'' number "5" in lavender on a colored background appropriate to the wearer's branch.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 18: "Rank Insignia"</ref> + After Theodore Kurita implemented his reforms of the DCMS, the rank of Master Sergeant was replaced by the Japanese term '''''Shujin'''''. ''Shujin'' wear a stylized ''katakana'' number "5" in lavender on a colored background appropriate to the wearer's branch.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 18, "Rank Insignia"</ref> − Prior to [[3040]], aerospace pilots were given this rank, but after Theodore's reforms they were identified as ''[[Busosenshi]]''.<ref>''A Time of War Companion'', p. 30: "Draconis Combine Rank Table"</ref> + Prior to [[3040]], Aerospace pilots were given this rank, but after Theodore's reforms they were identified as [[Busosenshi]].<ref>''A Time of War Companion'', p.30 "DRACONIS COMBINE RANK TABLE"</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[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''' |- |- − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |- |- ! ''Shujin''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) ! ''Shujin''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) Line 58:
Line 58: ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== − Originally known as '''Assistant Force Leader''', in the [[CCAF]] this rank was later retitled '''''Yi-Si-Ben-Bing''''' or Master Sergeant after the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms. Master sergeants serve as the senior enlisted representative of a battalion and will be attached to its command staff in an administrative role. During combat, they may temporarily command a 'Mech lance or permanently command a lance of conventional tanks or artillery. In noncombat units, the master sergeant will be in charge of a major department. Within an armor or infantry regiment, one master sergeant will be recognized as "first among equals" and serve in the regimental command unit as a command master sergeant.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 70</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 110</ref> + Originally known as '''Assistant Force Leader''', in the [[CCAF]] this rank was later retitled '''''Yi-Si-Ben-Bing''''' or Master Sergeant after the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms. Master sergeants serve as the senior enlisted representative of a battalion and will be attached to its command staff in an administrative role. During combat, they may temporarily command a 'Mech lance or permanently command a lance of conventional tanks or artillery. In non-combat units, the master sergeant will be in charge of a major department. Within an armor or infantry regiment, one master sergeant will be recognized as "first among equals" and serve in the regimental command unit as a command master sergeant.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 70</ref><ref>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 110</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" − |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks + |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks − ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia + ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia |- |- ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) |N/A |N/A − |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png]] + |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png ]] |} |} Line 71:
Line 71: The [[FWLM]] identifies the senior NCO of a battalion as a Master Sergeant. Master Sergeants (and their naval counterparts, '''Senior Chief Petty Officers''') wear three gold chevrons on a purple background as their rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> The [[FWLM]] identifies the senior NCO of a battalion as a Master Sergeant. Master Sergeants (and their naval counterparts, '''Senior Chief Petty Officers''') wear three gold chevrons on a purple background as their rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Master Sergeant]] ! [[Master Sergeant]] Line 79:
Line 79: |} |} ==The Clans== ==The Clans== − The Clans do not use this rank. + The Clans do not use this rank. ==ComStar/Word of Blake== ==ComStar/Word of Blake== − Due to their past as a quasi-religious organization, members of the [[Com Guards]] and Word of Blake Militia don't use this rank. A senior Acolyte or junior Adept would fulfill the duties of a Master Sergeant. + Due to their past as a pseudo-religious organization, members of the ComGuards and Word of Blake Militia don't use this rank. A senior Acolyte or junior Adept would fulfill the duties of a Master Sergeant. ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== Line 98:
Line 98: ==Taurian Defense Force== ==Taurian Defense Force== − In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Lance Sergeant''' in the conventional forces has the same duties as a Force Sergeant while also serving as the assistant company commander. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in training officially holds this rank, but has no additional command authority, while in the aerospace arm lance sergeants command air lances. Among the support branch, the rank is awarded to workhorse management positions.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Lance Sergeant wears a stylized bull's head in silver to show their rank. + In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Lance Sergeant''' in the conventional forces has the same duties as a Force Sergeant while also serving as the assistant company commander. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in training officially holds this rank, but has no additional command authority, while in the aerospace arm lance sergeants command air lances. Among the support branch the rank is awarded to workhorse management positions. <ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Lance Sergeant wears a stylized bull's head in silver to show their rank. {|class="wikitable" width="350" {|class="wikitable" width="350" Line 118:
Line 118: commander to a [[subaltern]].<ref name=HA:TACp26/> commander to a [[subaltern]].<ref name=HA:TACp26/> − In the ACM, '''Battalion Chief-Sergeant''' is the senior NCO in a battalion.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 26</ref> + In the ACM, '''Battalion Chief-Sergeant''' is the senior NCO in a battalion.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p.26</ref> − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== Line 137:
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| − | A '''Master Sergeant''' is typically a high- | + | A '''Master Sergeant''' is typically a high ranking non-commissioned officer in a military force. Only those soldiers who are very experienced or very good reach this rank. Oftentimes a soldier will consider reaching this rank the pinnacle of their career. |
==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
| − | In the SLDF | + | In the SLDF a Master Sergeant was the highest ranking non-commissioned officer. Their duties and responsibilities were similar to those of a [[Sergeant Major]]. Soldiers had to spend at least four years in the SLDF to get to this rank. Master Sergeants usually commanded a company's best platoon. A 'Mech lance could be commanded by an experienced Master Sergeant.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> |
In the Second SLDF, the duties of a Master Sergeant remained the same. The Naval equivalent rank was '''Master Chief Petty Officer''',<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> and was the rank held by the senior NCO aboard a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]]. | In the Second SLDF, the duties of a Master Sergeant remained the same. The Naval equivalent rank was '''Master Chief Petty Officer''',<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> and was the rank held by the senior NCO aboard a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]]. | ||
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The insignia used by Master Sergeants in the SLDF used the same shape, but the first SLDF insignia was green while the second SLDF insignia was black.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> | The insignia used by Master Sergeants in the SLDF used the same shape, but the first SLDF insignia was green while the second SLDF insignia was black.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> | ||
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|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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! [[Master Sergeant]] | ! [[Master Sergeant]] | ||
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This rank isn't used in the [[LAAF]]. A '''Staff Sergeant Major''' is the senior NCO in a battalion. Most of their responsibilities are administrative instead of combat-related.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> | This rank isn't used in the [[LAAF]]. A '''Staff Sergeant Major''' is the senior NCO in a battalion. Most of their responsibilities are administrative instead of combat-related.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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! [[Staff Sergeant Major]] | ! [[Staff Sergeant Major]] | ||
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When Shiro Kurita founded the Draconis Combine, he established the rank system of the DCMS. After the BattleMech was invented, MechWarriors who didn't own their own 'Mechs were instructed to wear the Master Sergeant insignia, but they were addressed as "MechWarrior" instead of "Master Sergeant".<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 126</ref> | When Shiro Kurita founded the Draconis Combine, he established the rank system of the DCMS. After the BattleMech was invented, MechWarriors who didn't own their own 'Mechs were instructed to wear the Master Sergeant insignia, but they were addressed as "MechWarrior" instead of "Master Sergeant".<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 126</ref> | ||
| − | After Theodore Kurita implemented his reforms of the DCMS, the rank of Master Sergeant was replaced by the Japanese term '''''Shujin'''''. ''Shujin'' wear a stylized '' | + | After Theodore Kurita implemented his reforms of the DCMS, the rank of Master Sergeant was replaced by the Japanese term '''''Shujin'''''. ''Shujin'' wear a stylized ''katakana'' number "5" in lavender on a colored background appropriate to the wearer's branch.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 18, "Rank Insignia"</ref> |
| − | Prior to [[3040]], | + | Prior to [[3040]], Aerospace pilots were given this rank, but after Theodore's reforms they were identified as [[Busosenshi]].<ref>''A Time of War Companion'', p.30 "DRACONIS COMBINE RANK TABLE"</ref> |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[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''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |
|- | |- | ||
! ''Shujin''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ! ''Shujin''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ||
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ||
| − | Originally known as '''Assistant Force Leader''', in the [[CCAF]] this rank was later retitled '''''Yi-Si-Ben-Bing''''' or Master Sergeant after the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms. Master sergeants serve as the senior enlisted representative of a battalion and will be attached to its command staff in an administrative role. During combat, they may temporarily command a 'Mech lance or permanently command a lance of conventional tanks or artillery. In | + | Originally known as '''Assistant Force Leader''', in the [[CCAF]] this rank was later retitled '''''Yi-Si-Ben-Bing''''' or Master Sergeant after the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms. Master sergeants serve as the senior enlisted representative of a battalion and will be attached to its command staff in an administrative role. During combat, they may temporarily command a 'Mech lance or permanently command a lance of conventional tanks or artillery. In non-combat units, the master sergeant will be in charge of a major department. Within an armor or infantry regiment, one master sergeant will be recognized as "first among equals" and serve in the regimental command unit as a command master sergeant.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 70</ref><ref>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 110</ref> |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
| − | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | + | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks |
| − | ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia | + | ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia |
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! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ||
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| − | |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png]] | + | |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png ]] |
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The [[FWLM]] identifies the senior NCO of a battalion as a Master Sergeant. Master Sergeants (and their naval counterparts, '''Senior Chief Petty Officers''') wear three gold chevrons on a purple background as their rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> | The [[FWLM]] identifies the senior NCO of a battalion as a Master Sergeant. Master Sergeants (and their naval counterparts, '''Senior Chief Petty Officers''') wear three gold chevrons on a purple background as their rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
|- | |- | ||
! [[Master Sergeant]] | ! [[Master Sergeant]] | ||
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==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
| − | The Clans do not use this rank. | + | The Clans do not use this rank. |
==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | Due to their past as a | + | Due to their past as a pseudo-religious organization, members of the ComGuards and Word of Blake Militia don't use this rank. A senior Acolyte or junior Adept would fulfill the duties of a Master Sergeant. |
==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
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==Taurian Defense Force== | ==Taurian Defense Force== | ||
| − | In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Lance Sergeant''' in the conventional forces has the same duties as a Force Sergeant while also serving as the assistant company commander. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in training officially holds this rank, but has no additional command authority, while in the aerospace arm lance sergeants command air lances. Among the support branch | + | In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Lance Sergeant''' in the conventional forces has the same duties as a Force Sergeant while also serving as the assistant company commander. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in training officially holds this rank, but has no additional command authority, while in the aerospace arm lance sergeants command air lances. Among the support branch the rank is awarded to workhorse management positions. <ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Lance Sergeant wears a stylized bull's head in silver to show their rank. |
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commander to a [[subaltern]].<ref name=HA:TACp26/> | commander to a [[subaltern]].<ref name=HA:TACp26/> | ||
| − | In the ACM, '''Battalion Chief-Sergeant''' is the senior NCO in a battalion.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 26</ref> | + | In the ACM, '''Battalion Chief-Sergeant''' is the senior NCO in a battalion.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p.26</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||