Tai-shu

This article is about the military rank also called "Warlord". For other uses, see Warlord (disambiguation).

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A DCMS Tai-shu is the commanding officer of all military forces in a Draconis Combine Military District. This rank was formally recognized during Theodore Kurita's reforms of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. Prior to that time, the term "Warlord" was a position instead of a rank.

Though a Tai-shu can be from either the DCMS or Draconis Combine Admiralty, they are expected to act in the best interests of both services. Given their immense power, a Tai-shu reports directly to the Coordinator of Worlds or Kanrei.

The rank insignia of a Tai-shu is based on that of a Tai-sho: A katakana number 5 on a background appropriate to the bearer's branch of service. The Tai-shu insignia, however, adds a bar under the insignia.

DCMS Rank Insignia by Branch of Service

DCMS Ranks					Draconis Combine Admiralty Ranks		Support Ranks
Rank	MechWarrior	AeroSpace Fighter	Infantry	Armor	Artillery	Naval Crew	Technical Service
Tai-shu (Military District Commander)

Notes

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Bibliography

• House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)