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{{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}}
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The backbone of most military forces, a '''Sergeant''' will frequently lead [[infantry]] or [[combat vehicle]] [[platoons]] or serve as the senior NCO in a [[company]]. This is the highest rank most soliders will reach in their time in the military.
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The backbone of most military forces, a '''Sergeant''' will frequently lead [[infantry]] or [[combat vehicle]] [[platoon]]s or serve as the senior NCO in a [[company]]. This is the highest rank most soldiers will reach in their time in the military.
 
  
 
==SLDF==
 
==SLDF==
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An SLDF sergeant was either a recent graduate from a military academy or a three year veteran of service. Their insignia was identical to a [[Private|Private's]], but each section was green instead of white.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref>
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A SLDF sergeant was either a recent graduate from a military academy or a three year veteran of service. Their insignia was identical to a [[Private|Private's]], but each section was green instead of white.<ref>[[The Star League]], p. 112</ref>
  
 
The Second SLDF sergeant wore a patch that had each section rendered in black instead of the green used by the first SLDF.
 
The Second SLDF sergeant wore a patch that had each section rendered in black instead of the green used by the first SLDF.
  
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! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref>
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! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>[[The Star League]], p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]]</ref>
 
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! [[Sergeant]]
 
! [[Sergeant]]
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance==
 
==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance==
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In the [[LAAF]], a sergeant will lead vehicle crews or command an infantry [[squad]]. As a result of the Federated Commonwealth Alliance, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] who graduate from a military academy will typically hold this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is a Hunter's Point with a black circle in it.
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In the [[LAAF]], a sergeant will lead vehicle crews or command an infantry [[squad]]. As a result of the Federated Commonwealth Alliance, [[MechWarrior|MechWarriors]] who graduate from a military academy will typically hold this rank. <ref>[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]], p. 30</ref>. Their rank insignia is a Hunter's Point with a black circle in it.
  
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! [[Sergeant]]
 
! [[Sergeant]]
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery==
 
==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery==
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Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Sergeant'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunsho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref>
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Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascention to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Sergeant'''.<ref>[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]], p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunsho'''''. <ref>[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]], p. 20</ref>
  
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In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''kanji'' number "4" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin.
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In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "4" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin.
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|+ [[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'''
 
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br>service
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service 
 
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! ''Gunsho''<br>([[Sergeant]])
 
! ''Gunsho''<br>([[Sergeant]])
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns==
 
==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns==
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In the [[AFFS]], Sergeants command vehicles, lead [[battle armor]] squads, lead technical and gunnery crews. Like their [[SLDF]] and [[LAAF]] counterparts, MechWarriors graduating from academies enter the AFFS at this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> Sergeants wear three Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. Academy graduates use curved Scars.
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In the [[AFFS]], Sergeants command vehicles, lead [[battle armor]] squads, lead technical and gunnery crews. Like their [[SLDF]] and [[LAAF]] counterparts, MechWarriors that are academy graduates enter the AFFS at this rank.<ref>[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]], p. 27</ref> Sergeants wear three Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. Academy graduates use curved Scars.
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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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! [[Sergeant]]
 
! [[Sergeant]]
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|align="center"|[[File:SergeantLogistics.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SergeantLogistics.png]]
 
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces==
 
==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces==
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In the [[CCAF]] prior to ''[[Xin Sheng]]'', a Lance Sergeant was the senior enlisted rank in an infantry platoon or armored vehicle lance and could temporarily assume command in the absence of the unit's CO.  Within a company, one of the Lance Sergeants was considered "first among equals."  After ''Xin Sheng'' the rank was retitled to '''''Si-Ben-Bing''''' or simply Sergeant. They wear the green bar of a ''[[Corporal#Capellan Confederation Armed Forces|corporal]]'' but with the green triangles along the outer edges removed, showing brass.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref><ref name=HHL>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 111</ref>
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In the [[CCAF]], a sergeant is known as a '''si-ben-bing'''. They wear the green bar of a ''[[Corporal#Capellan Confederation Armed Forces|San-bien-bing]]'', with the green triangles along the outer edges removed, showing brass.<ref>[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]</ref> A member of a [[Warrior House]] is called a ''Ban-zhang''.
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A standard infantryman of the [[Warrior House]]s is called a ''Ban-zhang'', or simply Warrior, but due to their exceptional training are considered on the same level as a Sergeant.<ref name=HHL/>
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! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia  
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! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia
 
 
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! ''[[Si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Sergeant]])
 
! ''[[Si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Sergeant]])
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||Ban-zhang ''(Warrior)''
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||Ban-zhang ''(Lieutenant)''
 
|align="center"|[[File:Sibenbing.png ]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Sibenbing.png ]]
 
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==Free Worlds League==
 
==Free Worlds League==
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In the [[FWLM]] a Sergeant typically commands infantry and vehicle platoons. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, First Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref>
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In the [[FWLM]] a Sergeant typically commands infantry and vehicle platoons. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, First Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections. <ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 22</ref>
  
 
A FWLM Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia.
 
A FWLM Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia.
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! [[Private, First Class]]
 
! [[Private, First Class]]
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Prior to the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments used the rank of '''junior serjeant'''.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref>
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Prior to the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments used the rank of '''junior serjeant'''.<ref>[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]], p. 85</ref>
  
 
==The Clans==
 
==The Clans==
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As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Sergeant.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahma'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.
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As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Sergeant.<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahmna'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.
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===Clan Blood Spirit===
 
===Clan Blood Spirit===
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Cloud Cobra===
 
===Clan Cloud Cobra===
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|+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia
 
|+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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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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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Diamond Shark===
 
===Clan Diamond Shark===
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!colspan=10| Point positions
 
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! Point 1
 
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! Point 2
 
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! Point 3
 
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! Point 4
 
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! Point 5
 
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|align="center"|[[File:DiamondShark-Point1.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:DiamondShark-Point2.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:DiamondShark-Point3.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:DiamondShark-Point4.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:DiamondShark-Point5.png]]
 
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===Clan Fire Mandrill===
 
===Clan Fire Mandrill===
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref>
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 45</ref>
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Ghost Bear===
 
===Clan Ghost Bear===
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!colspan=10| Point positions
 
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! Point 1
 
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! Point 2
 
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! Point 3
 
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! Point 4
 
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! Point 5
 
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|align="center"|[[File:GhostBear-Point1.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:GhostBear-Point2.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:GhostBear-Point3.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:GhostBear-Point4.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:GhostBear-Point5.png]]
 
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===Clan Goliath Scorpion===
 
===Clan Goliath Scorpion===
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{|class="wikitable"
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|+ [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Military Rank Insignia
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Hell's Horses===
 
===Clan Hell's Horses===
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|+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia
 
|+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Ice Hellion===
 
===Clan Ice Hellion===
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Jade Falcon===
 
===Clan Jade Falcon===
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|+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref>
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|+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 97</ref>
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn
 
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Nova Cat===
 
===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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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Sea Fox===
 
===Clan Smoke Jaguar===
 
===Clan Smoke Jaguar===
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|+ [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition'', Color plate section</ref>
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!colspan=10| Point positions
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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=== Clan Snow Raven ===
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===Clan Snow Raven===
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support
 
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! Point 1
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-MW.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-ASF.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Elemental.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Naval.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Armor.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Infantry.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Support.png]]
 
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! Point 2
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-MW.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-ASF.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Elemental.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Naval.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Armor.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Infantry.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Support.png]]
 
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! Point 3
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-MW.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-ASF.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Elemental.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Naval.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Armor.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Infantry.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Support.png]]
 
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! Point 4
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-MW.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-ASF.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Elemental.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Naval.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Armor.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Infantry.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Support.png]]
 
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! Point 5
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-MW.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-ASF.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Elemental.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Naval.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Armor.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Infantry.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Support.png]]
 
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===Clan Star Adder===
 
===Clan Star Adder===
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! [[Point 1]]
 
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! [[Point 2]]
 
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! [[Point 3]]
 
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! [[Point 4]]
 
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! [[Point 5]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-1.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-2.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-3.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-4.png]]
 
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-5.png]]
 
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|}
 
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===Clan Steel Viper===
 
===Clan Steel Viper===
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|+ [[Clan Steel Viper]] Military Rank Insignia
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile===
 
===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile===
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|+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref>
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|+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 45</ref>
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! Point 1
 
! Point 1
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==ComStar/Word of Blake==
 
==ComStar/Word of Blake==
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Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref>
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Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]]</ref>
 
==Free Rasalhague Republic==
 
==Free Rasalhague Republic==
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In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank's Swedish name is the same as the English one, '''Sergeant'''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> A ''KungsArmé'' sergeant wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross tipped 90° on it, surrounded by small orange squares as her rank insignia.
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In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank's Swedish name is the same as the English one, '''Sergeant'''.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]], p. 66</ref> A ''KungsArmé'' sergeant wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross tipped 90 degrees on it, surrounded by small orange squares as her rank insignia.
  
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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 '''Lance Corporal''' is equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.  Lance Corporals lead a squad or more of infantry in battle, and act as field instructors for soldiers who intend on staying in the MAF.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> Their rank insignia is three silver edged blue-green diamonds stacked on each other.
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In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], the rank of '''Lance Corporal''' is equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 24</ref> Their rank insignia is three silver edged blue-green diamonds stacked on each other.
 
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===Taurian Defense Force===
 
===Taurian Defense Force===
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In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Force Sergeant''' commands a platoon of two to three infantry squads (20-30 troopers) or a lance of three armored vehicle maniples (6 vehicles).  Within the aerospace arm, a Force Sergeant is the junior pilot of an [[aerospace fighter]], while among the support branches they are low-level management positions.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Force Sergeant wears the silver ring and horn of a [[Corporal#Taurian Defense Force|Section Leader]] but adds a red center dot.
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In the [[Taurian Defense Force]] the rank is known as '''Force Sergeant'''.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 53</ref> The Force Sergeant wears the silver ring and horn of a [[Section Leader]] but adds a red center dot.
 
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===Marian Hegemony===
 
===Marian Hegemony===
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The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who are the senior enlisted in the HAF is '''''Miles gregarius'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> A set of two inverted silver chevrons make up the rank insignia of a ''miles gregarius''.
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The [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on re-creating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who are the senior enlisted in the HAF is '''''miles gregarius'''''.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 73</ref> A set of two inverted silver chevrons make up the rank insignia of a ''miles gregarius''.
  
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! [[Miles gregarius]]
 
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===Outworlds Alliance===
 
===Outworlds Alliance===
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The [[Alliance Military Corps]] uses '''Guardian''' for soldiers who are known as Sergeants in the Inner Sphere. Due to the AMC's focus on AeroSpace and Naval assets, '''Guardians''' are likely to lead maintenance, technical, and gunnery crews. Their rank insignia is a single green circle with a smaller brown circle set in the center, and is worn on each lapel.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref>
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The [[Alliance Military Corps]] uses '''Guardian''' for soldiers who are known as Sergeants in the Inner Sphere. Due to the AMC's focus on AeroSpace and Naval assets, '''Guardians''' are likely to lead maintenance, technical, and gunnery crews. Their rank insignia is a single green circle with a smaller brown circle set in the center, and is worn on each lapel.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 88</ref>
  
 
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===Aurigan Coalition===
 
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In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Force Sergeant''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25>House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25</ref>
 
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* In infantry: Force Sergeant commands a platoon of twenty-five troopers (two squads plus a fireteam)
 
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* In armor units: Force Sergeant commands an armor lance
 
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==Notes==
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
 
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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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* ''[[The Star League]]''
 
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[[Category:Military Ranks]]
 
[[Category:Military Ranks]]

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