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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' ethnic 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 their eyes. | 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' ethnic 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 their 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 privilege 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 descendant 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> | 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 privilege 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 descendant 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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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' ethnic 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 their 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 privilege 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 descendant per generation may take the Brand. MechWarriors are also allowed to paint the Brand on their machines. [1]
Notes
The Brand is not always a mask over the eyes; each time the Brand is awarded the facial tattoo is different and unique to the event it was awarded for. NO person is yet known to bear more than a single Brand.
References
- ↑ Field Manual : Periphery 2 10982, pp.54-55