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Line 1: − #REDIRECT [[Awards#Taurian Brand]]+ This is based on a long-established tradition in which soldiers are allowed to use body art to signify a great event. Older even than the concordat and thought to have its origins in the 'Native American' ethinic group from Terra, it was first introduced as a military tradition during the Taurians' first run-in with [[House Davion]]. During that battle, a popular naval commander was scarred by laser fire across his brow, the burn creating a mask-like scar and robbing him of his sight. To honor their commander and commemorate the event, many survivors tattooed a red mask around thier eyes. + When a regiment or special command has performed a feat or been involved in an action that confers on them the instant acclaim of the Taurian people, this privillage must be requested by a regimental commander. The Senior Marshal awards it to the entire unit, though recipients must also have the permission of their battalion commander. One direct, name-bearing descendent per generation may take the Brand. MechWarriors are also allowed to paint the Brand on their machines. <ref>''Field Manual : Periphery 2'' 10982, pp.54-55 </ref> + + + + ==References== + <references/> + *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
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| − | + | This is based on a long-established tradition in which soldiers are allowed to use body art to signify a great event. Older even than the concordat and thought to have its origins in the 'Native American' ethinic group from Terra, it was first introduced as a military tradition during the Taurians' first run-in with [[House Davion]]. During that battle, a popular naval commander was scarred by laser fire across his brow, the burn creating a mask-like scar and robbing him of his sight. To honor their commander and commemorate the event, many survivors tattooed a red mask around thier eyes. | |
| + | When a regiment or special command has performed a feat or been involved in an action that confers on them the instant acclaim of the Taurian people, this privillage must be requested by a regimental commander. The Senior Marshal awards it to the entire unit, though recipients must also have the permission of their battalion commander. One direct, name-bearing descendent per generation may take the Brand. MechWarriors are also allowed to paint the Brand on their machines. <ref>''Field Manual : Periphery 2'' 10982, pp.54-55 </ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||