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{{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}}
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{{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}}  
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In most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries, soldiers with the rank of '''Captain''' command companies. In the various naval forces, the rank of '''Captain''' is usually a ship's commanding officer and is roughly equivalent to a [[Colonel]] of ground forces.
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In most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries, soldiers with the rank of '''Captain''' command companies. In the various naval forces, the rank (position) of '''Captain''' is usually a ship's commanding officer and is roughly equivalent to a [[Colonel]] of ground forces.
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== SLDF ==
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==SLDF==
 
 
In the first Star League, a Captain commanded a company of ground forces. In the SLDF Navy, they commanded [[DropShips]]. In any case, these officers were expected to demonstrate initiative.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref>
 
In the first Star League, a Captain commanded a company of ground forces. In the SLDF Navy, they commanded [[DropShips]]. In any case, these officers were expected to demonstrate initiative.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref>
  
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In the second Star League a Captain is the front line commander of a company of ground troops. Unlike their first Star League counterparts, SLDF Navy officers at this rank are called '''Commander''' and command a flight of aerospace fighters, a DropShip, or act as the Executive Officer of a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref>
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In the second Star League a Captain is the front line commander of a company of ground troops. Unlike their first Star League counterparts, SLDF Navy officers at this rank are called '''Commander''' and command a flight of AeroSpace Fighters, a DropShip, or act as the Executive Officer of a [[JumpShip]] or [[WarShip]].<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref>
  
 
In both cases, the rank insignia for an SLDF Captain is two green bars.
 
In both cases, the rank insignia for an SLDF Captain is two green bars.
  
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! 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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! [[Captain]]<br> (Commander)
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! [[Captain]] <br> (Commander)
 
|align="center"|[[File:SLDF-Captain-1stSL.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SLDF-Captain-1stSL.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SLDF-Captain-1stSL.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:SLDF-Captain-1stSL.png]]
 
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance==
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== Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance ==
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The [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] use the rank of '''Hauptmann''' for company commanders. These officers are the highest rank that routinely see combat. To honor these officers, the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s first [[OmniMech]] was named the ''[[Hauptmann]]''.
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The [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] use the rank of '''Hauptmann''' for company commanders. These officers are the highest rank that routinely see combat. To honor these officers, the [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran Alliance's]] first [[OmniMech]] was named the '''[[Hauptmann]]'''.
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! Rank !! Insignia
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! Rank !! Insignia  
 
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! Hauptmann
 
! Hauptmann
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery==
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== Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery ==
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The [[DCMS]] uses '''''Tai-i''''' to indicate company commanders. Their symbol is a royal blue "5". The [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] rank is ''Chu-i''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 129</ref> A ''chu-i'' in the DCA frequently commands a flight of six aerospace fighters.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref>
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The [[DCMS]] uses '''''Tai-i''''' to indicate company commanders. Their symbol is a royal blue "5". The [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] rank is ''Chu-i''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 129</ref> A ''chu-i'' in the DCA frequently commands a flight of six AeroSpace Fighters.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref>
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|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service
 
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Naval crew<br>([[Draconis Combine Admiralty|DCA]]) !! Technical<br/>Service
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service
 
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! ''Tai-i''<br/>(Captain)<br>''Chu-i''<br/>([[Lieutenant]])
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! ''Tai-i''<br>([[Captain]])<br>''Chu-i''<br>([[Lieutenant]])
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-mech.png|100px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-mech.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-asf.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-infantry.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-armor.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-artillery.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Taii-naval.png]]
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns==
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== Armed Forces of the Federated Suns ==
 
Captains in the [[AFFS]] use an epaulette with one narrow band across the base as their rank insignia.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 126</ref>
 
Captains in the [[AFFS]] use an epaulette with one narrow band across the base as their rank insignia.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 126</ref>
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|+ [[AFFS]] Captain's Insignia by branch of service.
 
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! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! 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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! Captain
 
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces==
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== Capellan Confederation Armed Forces==
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Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, the CCAF used the rank of '''Commander''' to indicate the commanding officer of a 'Mech lance or aerospace squadron, or the commanding officer of an infantry or armor company.  They could also serve on regimental command staffs or midlevel managers in noncombat duties.  After Sun-Tzu introduced the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms, the rank was retitled to '''''Sang-wei''''' or Captain.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 70</ref><ref name=HHL>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 110</ref>
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Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, the CCAF used the rank of '''Commander''' to indicate the commanding officer of a 'Mech lance or aerospace squadron, or the commanding officer of an infantry or armor company.  They could also sever on regimental command staffs or mid-level managers in non-combat duties.  After Sun-Tzu introduced the ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' reforms, the rank was retitled to '''''Sang-Wei''''' or Captain.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 70</ref><ref name=HHL>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 110</ref>
  
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A '''''Pai-zhang''''' is the equivalent rank to Captain within the [[Warrior House]]s, although it denotes the leader of a 'Mech lance or infantry platoon, or if senior enough a member of the command staff.<ref name=HHL>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 110</ref>
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A '''''Pai-Zhang''''' is the equivalent rank to Captain within the [[Warrior House]]s, although it denotes the leader of a 'Mech lance or infantry platoon, or if senior enough a member of the command staff.<ref name=HHL>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 110</ref>
  
 
The CCAF Admiralty rank uses the same insignia, but is named ''Kong-sang-wei''.
 
The CCAF Admiralty rank uses the same insignia, but is named ''Kong-sang-wei''.
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! ''[[Sang-wei]]''<br>''[[Kong-sang-wei]]''<br>([[Captain]])
 
! ''[[Sang-wei]]''<br>''[[Kong-sang-wei]]''<br>([[Captain]])
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|align="center"|[[File:Sangwei.png]]
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==Free Worlds League==
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== Free Worlds League ==
 
Like their counterparts in other Successor States, [[FWLM]] Captains are company commanders. They use two thick gold bars on a purple background as their rank insignia. In the FWLM Navy, an officer at this level is known as a '''Lieutenant Commander''' and commands a ship's watch or heads up a department aboard ship.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref>
 
Like their counterparts in other Successor States, [[FWLM]] Captains are company commanders. They use two thick gold bars on a purple background as their rank insignia. In the FWLM Navy, an officer at this level is known as a '''Lieutenant Commander''' and commands a ship's watch or heads up a department aboard ship.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref>
  
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==The Clans==
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== The Clans ==
 
'''[[Star Captain]]''' is the rank used by the [[Clans]] for the commanding officer of a Binary or Trinary. Commanders of [[DropShips]] and [[JumpShips]] are also given the rank of Star Captain. Clan Hell's Horses also uses the rank of Nova Captain, who commands a Supernova.
 
'''[[Star Captain]]''' is the rank used by the [[Clans]] for the commanding officer of a Binary or Trinary. Commanders of [[DropShips]] and [[JumpShips]] are also given the rank of Star Captain. Clan Hell's Horses also uses the rank of Nova Captain, who commands a Supernova.
  
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! [[Star Captain]]
 
! [[Star Captain]]
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! [[Star Captain]]
 
! [[Star Captain]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:CloudCobra-StarCaptain.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:CloudCobra-StarCaptain.png]]
 
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===Clan Coyote===
 
===Clan Coyote===
 
The '''Nova Captain''' rank used by the Coyotes could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a [[Major]], depending on the holder's experience.
 
The '''Nova Captain''' rank used by the Coyotes could be considered equal to either a senior Inner Sphere Captain or a [[Major]], depending on the holder's experience.
 
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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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! [[Star Captain]]
 
! [[Star Captain]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Coyote-NovaCaptain.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:Coyote-NovaCaptain.png]]
 
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===Clan Diamond Shark===
 
===Clan Diamond Shark===
 
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! [[Star Captain]]
 
! [[Star Captain]]
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===Clan Fire Mandrill===
 
===Clan Fire Mandrill===
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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 pilot !! [[Elemental]]
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]]
 
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! Star Captain
 
! Star Captain
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|align="center"|[[File:FireMandrill-StarCaptain-Elemental.png]]
 
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===Clan Ghost Bear===
 
===Clan Ghost Bear===
 
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! [[Star Captain]]
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===Clan Jade Falcon===
 
===Clan Jade Falcon===
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! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn
 
! Rank !! Trueborn !! Freeborn
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===Clan Nova Cat===
 
===Clan Nova Cat===
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===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)===
 
===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)===
 
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===Clan Sea Fox===
 
===Clan Sea Fox===
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===Clan Smoke Jaguar===
 
===Clan Smoke Jaguar===
 
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=== Clan Snow Raven ===
 
=== Clan Snow Raven ===
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! Aerospace pilot !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support
 
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! Star Captain
 
! Star Captain
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===Clan Star Adder===
 
===Clan Star Adder===
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! Aerospace pilot !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval crew
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! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[AeroSpace Fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew
 
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! Star Captain
 
! Star Captain
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|align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-StarCaptain-Naval.png]]
 
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===Clan Steel Viper===
 
===Clan Steel Viper===
 
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! [[Star Captain]]
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==ComStar/Word of Blake==
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== Comstar/Word of Blake ==
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The [[Com Guards]] and [[Word of Blake Militia]] don't use this rank. Instead their Level II formations are led by an [[Adept]].
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The [[ComGuard]] and [[Word of Blake Militia]] don't use this rank. Instead their Level II formations are led by an [[Adept]].
  
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==Duchy of Andurien==
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== Free Rasalhague Republic==
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The Andurien rank system, which was used even while the [[Duchy of Andurien]] was part of the [[Free Worlds League]], uses the rank of '''Force Captain''' for captains in command of field formations, but beyond that also features a special Captaincy called '''Flag Captain''' for liaison and other staff purposes.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', pp. 83–84</ref>
 
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(It is noteworthy that "[[Flag Captain]]" is also an honorary rank for senior naval captains (Lieutenant Commander equivalent) in the [[Free Worlds League Military]] navy.)
 
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==Free Rasalhague Republic==
 
 
In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''''Kapten''''', Swedish for Captain.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a vertical silver bar crossed at the base by a small silver bar as their rank insignia.
 
In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''''Kapten''''', Swedish for Captain.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a vertical silver bar crossed at the base by a small silver bar as their rank insignia.
 
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! Kapten
 
|align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Captain.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-Captain.png]]
 
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==Magistracy of Canopus==
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== Periphery Powers ==
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In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], purchasing a company command means the officer holds the rank of '''Commander''' at a cost of 16,000 to 35,000 [[C-bill]]s.  They also used to be able to command battalions until the reforms brought about in the late [[thirty-first century]].  This rank is also used by the Magistracy Navy, where Commanders serve as department heads.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> Commanders wear two gold edged blue-green diamonds set inside each other to show their rank.
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===Magistracy of Canopus===
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In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], purchasing a company command means the officer holds the rank of '''Commander''' at a cost of between 16,000 to 35,000 [[C-Bill]]s.  They also used to be able to command battalions until the reforms brought about in the late 31st century.  This rank is also used by the Magistracy Navy, where Commanders serve as department heads.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> Commanders wear two gold edged blue-green diamonds set inside each other to show their rank.
 
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==Taurian Defense Force==
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===Taurian Defense Force===
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In the TDF, a '''Subaltern''' (not be confused with the [[Subaltern|AFFS rank]]) commands a battalion of conventional forces or a 'Mech company, or is a department head among the support branches. Among the aerospace branches the rank is known as '''Air Master, Junior Grade''' or '''Air Master, JG''' and either serves as a department head on a navy vessel or assistant commander of an air division.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> In either case, their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot.
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In the TDF, company commanders use the rank of '''Subaltern'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 53</ref> This should not be confused with the [[Subaltern|AFFS rank]]. The Taurian Defense Force Navy uses '''Air Master, Junior Grade''' or '''Air Master, JG''' for officers at this rank. In either case, their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot.
 
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==Marian Hegemony==
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===Marian Hegemony===
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With the interest the ''Legiones Marianes'' have in recreating the Roman Empire, company commanders are known as '''''Principes''''', a Latin word meaning ''leader'' or ''ruler''. (To avoid annoying the ''[[Imperator (rank)|Imperator]]'' and ''[[Caesar (rank)|Caesar]]'', the latter translation isn't used.)<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> A ''principes'' wears the silver triangle of a ''[[Legionnaire (rank)|legionnaire]]'' with an inset black triangle to show their rank.
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With the interest the Legiones Marianes have in recreating the Roman Empire, company commanders are known as '''''Principes''''', a Latin word meaning ''leader'' or ''ruler''. (To avoid annoying the [[Imperator]] and [[Caesar (rank)|Caesar]], the latter translation isn't used.)<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> A ''principes'' wears the silver triangle of a ''[[Legionnaire (rank)|legionnaire]]'' with an inset black triangle to show their rank.
  
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! Rank !! Insignia
 
! Rank !! Insignia
 
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! ''[[Principes]]''
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! [[Principes]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:MH-Principes.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:MH-Principes.png]]
 
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==Outworlds Alliance==
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===Outworlds Alliance===
 
In the Alliance Military Corps, company commanders are known as '''Section Leaders'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> Their rank insignia is a pair of vertically stacked [[Supervisor|Supervisor's]] green bars.
 
In the Alliance Military Corps, company commanders are known as '''Section Leaders'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> Their rank insignia is a pair of vertically stacked [[Supervisor|Supervisor's]] green bars.
  
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|align="center"|[[File:OA-SectionLeader.png]]
 
|align="center"|[[File:OA-SectionLeader.png]]
 
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==Hanseatic League==
 
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In the [[Hanseatic League]] this rank name is called '''Commander'''.<ref name=FMPp14>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 14: "Periphery Comparative Rank Table"</ref>
 
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==Umayyad Caliphate==
 
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In the [[Umayyad Caliphate]] this rank name is called '''''Amir kabir'''''.<ref name=FMPp14/>
 
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==Castilian Principalities==
 
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In most nations officers with the rank of Captain would command a [[Company|Company-sized unit]], however in the [[Castilian military]] this rank only commands a [[Lance|Lance-sized unit]], making the rank of Captain the equivalent to a [[Lieutenant]] in most Inner Sphere and Periphery militaries.<ref name=FMPp14/>
 
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==Aurigan Coalition Military==
 
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In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Captain''' is an officer that typically act as company commanders in BattleMech forces.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 26</ref>
 
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==Notes==
 
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{{RankStyle}}
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]''
 
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
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* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
 
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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* ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]''
 
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* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
 
 
* ''[[The Star League]]''
 
* ''[[The Star League]]''
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[[Category:Military Ranks]]
 
[[Category:Military Ranks]]

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