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| − | 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 lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], while the upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Sergeant]]. These Point designations also serve to identify the position of a [[MechWarrior]] in a [[Star]]. | + | 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 lowest of these ranks, '''Point 1''' and '''Point 2''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], while the upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere [[Sergeant]]. A Point 4 is the Point Commander's senior assistant.<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 60</ref> These Point designations also serve to identify the position of a [[MechWarrior]] in a [[Star]]. |
Each Clan uses unique insignia to identify a Point 1-5. | Each Clan uses unique insignia to identify a Point 1-5. | ||
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| + | === Clan Fire Mandrill === | ||
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| + | === Clan Star Adder === | ||
| + | Like the rest of Clan Star Adder's insignia, the daggerstar is colored to match the warrior's branch of service. MechWarrior point assignments are shown here. | ||
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| + | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| + | !colspan=10| Point positions | ||
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| + | ! [[Point 1]] | ||
| + | ! [[Point 2]] | ||
| + | ! [[Point 3]] | ||
| + | ! [[Point 4]] | ||
| + | ! [[Point 5]] | ||
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| + | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-1.png]] | ||
| + | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-2.png]] | ||
| + | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-3.png]] | ||
| + | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-4.png]] | ||
| + | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-5.png]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:59, 29 December 2009
Point Commander is the first official level of command authority.[1] In the Clans a Point Commander is the rank of a Point's commanding officer. The amount of authority carried by the Point Commander rank isn't like many other military ranks as the Clan Point varies in size.
Since a 'Mech is a Point, technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander.
The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In Battle Armor Points, the Point Commander leads the five Elementals much like an Inner Sphere Sergeant, coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non Battle Armor) infantry Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the Inner Sphere this infantry formation would be a platoon and typically be commanded by a Lieutenant.)
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Point 1-5
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 lowest of these ranks, Point 1 and Point 2 could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Corporal, while the upper ranks, Point 3, Point 4 and Point 5 could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant. A Point 4 is the Point Commander's senior assistant.[2] These Point designations also serve to identify the position of a MechWarrior in a Star.
Each Clan uses unique insignia to identify a Point 1-5.
Clan Blood Spirit
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Clan Fire Mandrill
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Clan Star Adder
Like the rest of Clan Star Adder's insignia, the daggerstar is colored to match the warrior's branch of service. MechWarrior point assignments are shown here.
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| Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
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References
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 60