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==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
| − | Recruits in the [[SLDF]] wore a white rank patch during basic training and on their first posting.<ref> | + | Recruits in the [[SLDF]] wore a white rank patch during basic training and on their first posting.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> |
Recruits who were entering the SLDF Naval Command were known as '''Spaceman Recruits.''' | Recruits who were entering the SLDF Naval Command were known as '''Spaceman Recruits.''' | ||
| − | In the Second Star League Defense Forces, a Recruit was promoted to [[Private]] immediately after graduating boot camp.<ref> | + | In the Second Star League Defense Forces, a Recruit was promoted to [[Private]] immediately after graduating boot camp.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> |
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| − | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
| − | [[LCAF]]/[[LAAF]] recruits wear the "Narrow Arrow" as their rank insignia, like Privates. They are not allowed to wear the [[Lyran Alliance]] insignia however.<ref> | + | [[LCAF]]/[[LAAF]] recruits wear the "Narrow Arrow" as their rank insignia, like Privates. They are not allowed to wear the [[Lyran Alliance]] insignia however.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> |
==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
| − | A recruit in the [[DCMS]] is titled '''''hojuhei''''' but bears no rank insignia.<ref> | + | A recruit in the [[DCMS]] is titled '''''hojuhei''''' but bears no rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> |
==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
| − | Recruits in the [[AFFS]] wear a black sword on a green field as their rank insignia, regardless of their service branch.<ref> | + | Recruits in the [[AFFS]] wear a black sword on a green field as their rank insignia, regardless of their service branch.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> |
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ||
| − | In the [[CCAF]], recruits are known as '''''Shia-ben-bing.''''' Unlike other militaries a CCAF recruit who graduates to regular service is still known as a ''shia-ben-bing'' rather than a Private. Applicants to a [[Warrior House]] are called '''Aspirants'''.<ref> | + | In the [[CCAF]], recruits are known as '''''Shia-ben-bing.''''' Unlike other militaries a CCAF recruit who graduates to regular service is still known as a ''shia-ben-bing'' rather than a Private. Applicants to a [[Warrior House]] are called '''Aspirants'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation''</ref> |
==Free Worlds League== | ==Free Worlds League== | ||
| − | Like the first [[Star League]], the [[FWLM]] has '''Recruits''' and '''Spaceman Recruit''' depending on the desired branch of service. A Recruit in the FWLM has no rank insignia.<ref> | + | Like the first [[Star League]], the [[FWLM]] has '''Recruits''' and '''Spaceman Recruit''' depending on the desired branch of service. A Recruit in the FWLM has no rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> |
==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
All the [[Clans]] lack the rank of recruit, as all members of a Warrior caste training ''sibko'' are essentially recruits. Several Clans refer to their warrior sibko members by nicknames however, which could be considered recruit ranks. | All the [[Clans]] lack the rank of recruit, as all members of a Warrior caste training ''sibko'' are essentially recruits. Several Clans refer to their warrior sibko members by nicknames however, which could be considered recruit ranks. | ||
===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ||
| − | Clan Hell's Horses warrior trainees are frequently referred to as "colts." <ref> | + | Clan Hell's Horses warrior trainees are frequently referred to as "colts." <ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''</ref><ref>''MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans'', p. 46</ref> |
===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
| − | Clan Jade Falcon training officers ([[Falconer_(rank)|Falconers]]) will sometimes refer to their sibko members as "fledgelings."<ref> | + | Clan Jade Falcon training officers ([[Falconer_(rank)|Falconers]]) will sometimes refer to their sibko members as "fledgelings."<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans''</ref> |
==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | Neither [[ComStar]] nor the Word of Blake Militia use the rank of recruit.<ref> | + | Neither [[ComStar]] nor the Word of Blake Militia use the rank of recruit.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
| − | The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use an explicit recruit rank.<ref> | + | The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use an explicit recruit rank.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> |
==Periphery Powers== | ==Periphery Powers== | ||
===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ||
| − | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], all incoming troops are known as a '''Volunteer'''.<ref> | + | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], all incoming troops are known as a '''Volunteer'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> Their rank insignia is a simple blue-green diamond edged in silver. |
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
| − | Like many other Inner Sphere militaries, trainee troops of the [[Taurian Defense Force]] are called Recruit.<ref> | + | Like many other Inner Sphere militaries, trainee troops of the [[Taurian Defense Force]] are called Recruit.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 53</ref> They use a single silver ring as their rank insignia. |
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===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
| − | In the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], a recruit undergoing training is known as '''''miles''''', which is Latin for soldier.<ref> | + | In the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], a recruit undergoing training is known as '''''miles''''', which is Latin for soldier.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> They wear no rank insignia. |
===Outworlds Alliance=== | ===Outworlds Alliance=== | ||
| − | As the [[Alliance Military Corps]] gets most of its new troops via planetary lotteries held by the Parliaments of individual member worlds, calling a trainee "Recruit" is inaccurate. In recognition of this, the AMC identifies all its trainee soldiers as '''Defender'''.<ref> | + | As the [[Alliance Military Corps]] gets most of its new troops via planetary lotteries held by the Parliaments of individual member worlds, calling a trainee "Recruit" is inaccurate. In recognition of this, the AMC identifies all its trainee soldiers as '''Defender'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> A Defender's rank insignia is a simple green circle. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 24 July 2013
| Inner Sphere Military Ranks |
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| Enlisted |
| Field Officer |
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| For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
Recruit is the rank given to soldiers who are entering boot camp or undergoing basic training. Frequently they have no rank insignia or a very simple one.
Contents
SLDF
Recruits in the SLDF wore a white rank patch during basic training and on their first posting.[1] Recruits who were entering the SLDF Naval Command were known as Spaceman Recruits.
In the Second Star League Defense Forces, a Recruit was promoted to Private immediately after graduating boot camp.[2]
| Rank | Insignia (First SLDF)[3] | Insignia (Second SLDF)[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit | 
|
|
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
LCAF/LAAF recruits wear the "Narrow Arrow" as their rank insignia, like Privates. They are not allowed to wear the Lyran Alliance insignia however.[5]
Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
A recruit in the DCMS is titled hojuhei but bears no rank insignia.[6]
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
Recruits in the AFFS wear a black sword on a green field as their rank insignia, regardless of their service branch.[7]
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Recruit | 
|
Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
In the CCAF, recruits are known as Shia-ben-bing. Unlike other militaries a CCAF recruit who graduates to regular service is still known as a shia-ben-bing rather than a Private. Applicants to a Warrior House are called Aspirants.[8]
Free Worlds League
Like the first Star League, the FWLM has Recruits and Spaceman Recruit depending on the desired branch of service. A Recruit in the FWLM has no rank insignia.[9]
The Clans
All the Clans lack the rank of recruit, as all members of a Warrior caste training sibko are essentially recruits. Several Clans refer to their warrior sibko members by nicknames however, which could be considered recruit ranks.
Clan Hell's Horses
Clan Hell's Horses warrior trainees are frequently referred to as "colts." [10][11]
Clan Jade Falcon
Clan Jade Falcon training officers (Falconers) will sometimes refer to their sibko members as "fledgelings."[12]
ComStar/Word of Blake
Neither ComStar nor the Word of Blake Militia use the rank of recruit.[13]
Free Rasalhague Republic
The KungsArmé doesn't use an explicit recruit rank.[14]
Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
In the Magistracy Armed Forces, all incoming troops are known as a Volunteer.[15] Their rank insignia is a simple blue-green diamond edged in silver.
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Volunteer | 
|
Taurian Defense Force
Like many other Inner Sphere militaries, trainee troops of the Taurian Defense Force are called Recruit.[16] They use a single silver ring as their rank insignia.
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Recruit | 
|
Marian Hegemony
In the Hegemony Armed Forces, a recruit undergoing training is known as miles, which is Latin for soldier.[17] They wear no rank insignia.
Outworlds Alliance
As the Alliance Military Corps gets most of its new troops via planetary lotteries held by the Parliaments of individual member worlds, calling a trainee "Recruit" is inaccurate. In recognition of this, the AMC identifies all its trainee soldiers as Defender.[18] A Defender's rank insignia is a simple green circle.
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Defender | 
|
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 80
- ↑ The Star League, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 27
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to the Clans, p. 46
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 53
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 73
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 88