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== Ranks == == Ranks ==
− The ranking structure of the MAF stands out from those of other armed forces in that officer positions can be directly purchased, albeit at a steep cost. The rationale behind this concept is that those who can afford to pay such a price are the most deserving of command. Regardless of its actual merits, such a system has remained unchanged throughout the MAF's history, and there are certain safeguards against the incompetent and ill-suited from having too much power. For positions of [[Major]] or higher, the Magestrix must give her permission before such a commission can be purchased, and typically after the candidate has been vetted for suitability. The cost for each of the ranks is given below in [[C-bill]]s; those wishing to purchase a commission in a prestigious unit like the Royal Guards or Chasseurs can expect to pay an additional 10,000–15,000, while women tend to receive a discount when purchasing their ranks.<ref name=TP95>''The Periphery'', p. 95</ref><ref name=FMP25/><ref name=HMPS87>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 86–87</ref> (By way of comparison, the average monthly salary for a middle-class worker in 3067 was ~400 C-bills; a Baroness' was ~4,000 C-bills).<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref> + The ranking structure of the MAF stands out from those of other armed forces in that officer positions can be directly purchased, albeit at a steep cost. The rationale behind this concept is that those who can afford to pay such a price are the most deserving of command. Regardless of its actual merits, such a system has remained unchanged throughout the MAF's history, and there are certain safeguards against the incompetent and ill-suited from having too much power. For positions of [[Major]] or higher, the Magestrix must give her permission before such a commission can be purchase, and typically after the candidate has been vetted for her suitability. Cost for each of the ranks is given below in [[C-bill]]s; those wishing to purchase a commission in a prestigious unit like the Royal Guards or Chasseurs can expect to pay an additional 10,000–15,000, while women tend to receive a discount when purchasing their ranks.<ref name=TP95>''The Periphery'', p. 95</ref><ref name=FMP25/><ref name=HMPS87>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 86–87</ref> (By way of comparison, the average monthly salary for a middle-class worker in 3067 was ~400 C-bills; a Baroness' was ~4,000 C-bills).<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref>
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− | The ranking structure of the MAF stands out from those of other armed forces in that officer positions can be directly purchased, albeit at a steep cost. The rationale behind this concept is that those who can afford to pay such a price are the most deserving of command. Regardless of its actual merits, such a system has remained unchanged throughout the MAF's history, and there are certain safeguards against the incompetent and ill-suited from having too much power. For positions of [[Major]] or higher, the Magestrix must give her permission before such a commission can be | + | The ranking structure of the MAF stands out from those of other armed forces in that officer positions can be directly purchased, albeit at a steep cost. The rationale behind this concept is that those who can afford to pay such a price are the most deserving of command. Regardless of its actual merits, such a system has remained unchanged throughout the MAF's history, and there are certain safeguards against the incompetent and ill-suited from having too much power. For positions of [[Major]] or higher, the Magestrix must give her permission before such a commission can be purchase, and typically after the candidate has been vetted for her suitability. Cost for each of the ranks is given below in [[C-bill]]s; those wishing to purchase a commission in a prestigious unit like the Royal Guards or Chasseurs can expect to pay an additional 10,000–15,000, while women tend to receive a discount when purchasing their ranks.<ref name=TP95>''The Periphery'', p. 95</ref><ref name=FMP25/><ref name=HMPS87>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 86–87</ref> (By way of comparison, the average monthly salary for a middle-class worker in 3067 was ~400 C-bills; a Baroness' was ~4,000 C-bills).<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref> |
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