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Line 1: − {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} + {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} − Depending on the [[factions|faction]], officers holding this [[Military_Ranks|rank]] typically command [[battalion]]s or act as the executive officer of a larger formation. They also act as staff officers, handling logistics, intelligence, etc. for their units. + Depending on the [[factions|faction]], officers holding this [[Military_Ranks|rank]] typically command [[battalion]]s or act as the executive officer of a larger formation. They also act as staff officers, handling logistics, intelligence, etc. for their units. − ==SLDF== + == SLDF == − In the [[SLDF]], majors were regular army battalion commanders and led their troops from the front. This led to them having more experience than their house army counterparts. In the Star League Navy, a Major commanded destroyers or JumpShips transporting troops or cargo.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 103</ref> + In the [[SLDF]], majors were Regular Army battalion commanders and led their troops from the front. This led to them having more experience than their House Army counterparts. In the Star League Navy, a Major commanded destroyers or JumpShips transporting troops or cargo.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 103</ref> − In the Second SLDF, a naval officer at this rank was called '''Captain''', and commanded a small WarShip, a transport JumpShip, or a wing of aerospace pilots. This naval rank was a new feature of the second SLDF, and a radical departure from the first.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> + In the Second SLDF, a Naval officer at this rank was called '''Captain''', and commanded a small WarShip, a transport JumpShip, or a wing of AeroSpace Fighters. This naval rank was a new feature of the second SLDF, and a radical departure from the first.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> − A Major's rank insignia was the same for both SLDF incarnations: A [[Captain#SLDF|Captain's]] double green bars with a silver pip between them. + A Major's rank insignia was the same for both SLDF incarnations: A [[Captain#SLDF|Captain's]] double green bars with a silver pip in between them. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> + ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |- |- ! [[Major]]<br>(Captain) ! [[Major]]<br>(Captain) Line 19:
Line 19: |} |} − ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== + == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == In the [[LCAF]] the rank equivalent of Major is '''Kommandant''', though the senior battalion commander often carries the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommandant'''.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117</ref> In the [[LCAF]] the rank equivalent of Major is '''Kommandant''', though the senior battalion commander often carries the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommandant'''.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117</ref> − The Hauptmann-Kommandant is likely to be third-in-command of an LCAF regiment after the [[Colonel]] and [[Leutnant-Colonel]]. + The Hauptmann-Kommandant is likely to be the third in command of a LCAF regiment after the [[Colonel]] and [[Leutnant-Colonel]]. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Kommandant]] ! [[Kommandant]] Line 34:
Line 34: |} |} − ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== + == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == − In the [[DCMS]], a major was formally known as a '''''Sho-sa''''', while the equivalent naval rank was '''''Dai-i'''''. Both officers wore the ''kanji'' for "1" in apple green to show their rank.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', pp. 124, 129</ref> + In the [[DCMS]], a major was formally known as a '''''Sho-sa''''', while the equivalent naval rank was '''''Dai-i'''''. Both officers wore the katakana symbol for "1" in apple green to show their rank.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 124, 129.</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service |- |- − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |- |- ! ''Sho-sa''<br>([[Major]])<br>''[[Dai-i]]''<br> ! ''Sho-sa''<br>([[Major]])<br>''[[Dai-i]]''<br> Line 53:
Line 53: |} |} − ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== + == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == In the [[AFFS]] a major typically commands a battalion, though elite tank and BattleMech companies were sometimes commanded by a major. Majors use epaulettes with one broad base across the bottom as their symbol of rank.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 128</ref> In the [[AFFS]] a major typically commands a battalion, though elite tank and BattleMech companies were sometimes commanded by a major. Majors use epaulettes with one broad base across the bottom as their symbol of rank.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 128</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[AFFS]] Major insignia by branch of service |+ [[AFFS]] Major insignia by branch of service − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace pilot !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation |- |- ! Major ! Major Line 73:
Line 73: |} |} − ==Capellan Confederation== + == Capellan Confederation == − Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, majors in the [[CCAF]] either commanded a 'Mech battalion or a regiment of three [[Wing (Military Unit)#Capellan Confederation|air squadrons]]. Staff officers with this rank often served in diplomatic, and logistic roles for the Senior Colonels that oversaw a [[Capellan Confederation]] commonality. The commanding officer of a Capellan Home Guard regiment was typically a major.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref> As part of the ''Xin Sheng'' movement, Sun-Tzu Liao implemented a new [[Capellan_Confederation_Armed_Forces#CCAF_Ranking_Conventions|system of ranks]] that used traditional Chinese names and brought the CCAF ranks in line with the militaries of other Successor States. Officers holding the rank of major under the older system became ''Zhong-shao''s or [[Lieutenant Colonel]]s. ''Sao-shao'' is the rank used for Major after the ''Xin Sheng'' movement was implemented. The ''Sao-shao'' rank insignia is a brass bar with two silver pips. + Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, majors in the [[CCAF]] either commanded a 'Mech battalion or a regiment of three [[Wing (Military Unit)#Capellan Confederation|air squadrons]]. Staff officers with this rank often served in diplomatic, and logistic roles for the Senior Colonels that oversaw a [[Capellan Confederation]] commonality. The commanding officer of a Capellan Home Guard regiment was typically a major.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref> As part of the Xin Sheng movement, Sun-Tzu Liao implemented a new [[Capellan_Confederation_Armed_Forces#CCAF_Ranking_Conventions|system of ranks]] that used traditional Chinese names and brought the CCAF ranks in line with the militaries of other Successor States. Officers holding the rank of major under the older system became ''Zhong-shaos'' or [[Lieutenant Colonel]]s. ''Sao-shao'' is the rank used for Major after the Xin Sheng movement was implemented. The ''sao-shao'' rank insignia is a brass bar with two silver pips. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[CCAF]] ''Sao-shao'' rank insignia |+ [[CCAF]] ''Sao-shao'' rank insignia |- |- ! ''[[Sao-shao]]''<br>''[[Kong-sao-shao]]''<br>([[Major]]) ! ''[[Sao-shao]]''<br>''[[Kong-sao-shao]]''<br>([[Major]]) − |align="center"|[[File:Saoshao.png]] + |align="center"|[[File:Saoshao.png ]] |} |} Due to their unique place in the CCAF, [[Warrior House]] company commanders hold the [[Warrior House#Warrior House Ranking Conventions|rank]] of ''Lien-zhang'', which is equivalent to Major. Due to their unique place in the CCAF, [[Warrior House]] company commanders hold the [[Warrior House#Warrior House Ranking Conventions|rank]] of ''Lien-zhang'', which is equivalent to Major. − ==Free Worlds League== + == Free Worlds League == The [[FWLM]] is unique in the [[Inner Sphere]] because the militaries of the three largest provinces were integrated into one whole, but each province's military retained their existing rank structure until recently. This had meant that officers from the Marik Commonwealth could not have the rank of major, as those units used [[Force Commander]] but officers from the Duchies of Andurien and Oriente could hold the rank of major.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> Following the reforms of Captain-General Thomas Marik, the FWLM rank structure was streamlined and the rank of Force Commander formally replaced the rank of Major. The [[FWLM]] is unique in the [[Inner Sphere]] because the militaries of the three largest provinces were integrated into one whole, but each province's military retained their existing rank structure until recently. This had meant that officers from the Marik Commonwealth could not have the rank of major, as those units used [[Force Commander]] but officers from the Duchies of Andurien and Oriente could hold the rank of major.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> Following the reforms of Captain-General Thomas Marik, the FWLM rank structure was streamlined and the rank of Force Commander formally replaced the rank of Major. Regardless of the rank's name, FWLM officers who held it would command battalions, or garrison units that were smaller than regimental size. Prior to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], officers with this rank would command marines aboard DropShips, JumpShips, and WarShips.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 86</ref> Regardless of the rank's name, FWLM officers who held it would command battalions, or garrison units that were smaller than regimental size. Prior to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], officers with this rank would command marines aboard DropShips, JumpShips, and WarShips.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 86</ref> − In the post–[[Clan Invasion]] FWLM Navy, an officer with the rank of Force Commander is known as a '''Commander'''. Typically they serve as the executive officer of an FWLM Navy vessel. Sometimes a Commander will serve as the commanding officer of a JumpShip or DropShip while gaining the experience needed to be promoted to [[Lieutenant_Colonel#Free_Worlds_League_Military|Captain]].<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> + In the post [[Clan Invasion]] FWLM Navy, an officer with the rank of Force Commander is known as a '''Commander'''. Typically they serve as the executive officer of a FWLM Navy vessel. Sometimes a Commander will serve as the commanding officer of a JumpShip or DropShip while gaining the experience needed to be promoted to [[Lieutenant_Colonel#Free_Worlds_League_Military|Captain]].<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[FWLM]] Force Commander (Major) Rank Insignia |+ [[FWLM]] Force Commander (Major) Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Force Commander]]<br>([[Commander]]) ! [[Force Commander]]<br>([[Commander]]) Line 99:
Line 99: |} |} − ==Rim Commonality==+ == The Clans == − In the Rim Commonality Guard the rank equivalent of Major is '''Albay'''. − − ==The Clans== The [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Major. Instead a Clan warrior would have the rank of [[Star Captain]] or [[Star Colonel]], depending on the situation. Some Clans however, notably [[Clan Hell's Horses]], use the rank of [[Nova Captain]] to indicate a warrior who leads a [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]]. The [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Major. Instead a Clan warrior would have the rank of [[Star Captain]] or [[Star Colonel]], depending on the situation. Some Clans however, notably [[Clan Hell's Horses]], use the rank of [[Nova Captain]] to indicate a warrior who leads a [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]]. − ==ComStar/Word of Blake== + == ComStar/Word of Blake == − In the [[Com Guards]] and [[Word of Blake]] Militia, the equivalent rank would be [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Demi-Precentor]] or [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Adept]], depending on the soldier's time of service. ComStar Adepts use a ComStar logo with a blue halo to show their rank, while Demi-Precentor's insignia use a red-yellow-blue halo. Word of Blake Adepts use a silver medallion, while Demi-Precentors use a gold medallion with silver branch of service letter. ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' + In the [[ComGuard]]s and [[Word of Blake]] Militia, the equivalent rank would be [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Demi-Precentor]] or [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Adept]], depending on the soldier's time of service. ComStar Adepts use a ComStar logo with a blue halo to show their rank, while Demi-Precentor's insignia use a red-yellow-blue halo. Word of Blake Adepts use a silver medallion, while Demi-Precentors use a gold medallion with silver branch of service letter. ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' {|class="wikitable" width="400" {|class="wikitable" width="400" − |+ Com Guard/Word of Blake Militia Insignia + |+ ComGuard/Word of Blake Militia Insignia − ! Rank !! [[Com Guards]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia + ! Rank !! [[ComGuard]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia |- |- ! [[Adept]] ! [[Adept]] Line 122:
Line 119: ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''Major''', the Swedish term being the same as the English.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver cross as their rank insignia. + In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''Major'''; The Swedish term being the same as the English.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver cross as their rank insignia. {|class="wikitable" width="300" {|class="wikitable" width="300" |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! Major ! Major Line 131:
Line 128: |} |} − ==Magistracy of Canopus== + ==Periphery Powers== − A [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] '''Major''' is a battalion commander, a position worth 24,000-45,000 [[C-bill]]s but which requires the approval of the [[Magestrix]]. Prior to its reorganization, Majors could command battalions or regiments as brevet majors, but under the new MAF they may only command battalions. In the Navy, this officer rank is known as '''Comcapt''', a combination of [[Commodore]] and [[Captain]]. Formerly they were able to command a flotilla of ships, but now only command single vessels.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> A Major's rank insignia is a single gold diamond, while a Comcapt's is a single gold diamond surrounded by a wreath. + ===Magistracy of Canopus=== + A [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] '''Major''' is a battalion commander, a position worth 24,000-45,000 [[C-Bill]]s but which requires the approval of the [[Magestrix]]. Prior to its reorganization, Majors could command battalions or regiments as brevet majors, but under the new MAF they may only command battalions. In the Navy, this officer rank is known as '''Comcapt''', a combination of [[Commodore]] and [[Captain]]. Formerly they were able to command a flotilla of ships, but now only command single vessels.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> A Major's rank insignia is a single gold diamond, while a Comcapt's is a single gold diamond surrounded by a wreath. {|class="wikitable" width="350" {|class="wikitable" width="350" |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia Line 144:
Line 142: |} |} − ==Taurian Defense Force== + ===Taurian Defense Force=== − A '''Brigadier''' in the [[Taurian Defense Force]] serves either as the commander of a 'Mech battalion or the executive officer of a conventional regiment and among the support branches. In the TDF Navy, officers who hold this rank are known as an '''Air Master, Senior Grade''' or '''Air Master, SG''' and either serves as a ship's executive officer or commands an air division.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> Their rank insignia is a single gold ring with a small "horn" on the left side. + A '''Brigadier''' in the [[Taurian Defense Force]] serves either as the commander of a 'Mech battalion or the executive officer of a conventional regiment and among the support branches. In the TDF Navy, officers who hold this rank are known as an '''Air Master, Senior Grade''' or '''Air Master, SG''' and either serves as a ship's executive officer or commands an air division.<ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> Their rank insignia is a single gold ring with a small "horn" on the left side. {|class="wikitable" width="350" {|class="wikitable" width="350" Line 155:
Line 153: |} |} − ==Marian Hegemony== + ===Marian Hegemony=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Legions]]. With their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, battalion commanders hold the rank of '''''Legatus''''', Latin for ''deputy'', ''officer'', or ''legion commander''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> To show their rank, they wear a silver triangle with a black triangle in it, topped by a silver star. + This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Legions]]. With their focus on re-creating the Roman Empire, battalion commanders hold the rank of '''''Legatus''''', Latin for ''deputy'', ''officer'', or ''legion commander''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> To show their rank, they wear a silver triangle with a black triangle in it, topped by a silver star. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- − ! ''[[Legatus]]'' + ! [[Legatus]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-Legatus.png]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-Legatus.png]] |} |} − ==Outworlds Alliance== + ===Outworlds Alliance=== Major isn't one of the eight ranks used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. The AMC identifies battalion commanders by the rank of '''Director'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> A Director's insignia is a single brown bar. Major isn't one of the eight ranks used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. The AMC identifies battalion commanders by the rank of '''Director'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> A Director's insignia is a single brown bar. Line 177:
Line 175: |} |} − ==Hanseatic League== + ===Hanseatic League=== − In the [[Hanseatic League]] this rank name is called '''Major'''.<ref name=FMPp14>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 14: "Periphery Comparative Rank Table"</ref> + In the [[Hanseatic League]] this rank name is called '''Major'''.<ref name=FMPp14>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 14 "Periphery Comparative Rank Table"</ref> − ==Umayyad Caliphate== + ===Umayyad Caliphate=== − In the [[Umayyad Caliphate]] this rank name is called '''''Amir mi'a'''''.<ref name=FMPp14/> + In the [[Umayyad Caliphate]] this rank name is called '''Amir mi'a'''.<ref name=FMPp14/> − ==Castilian Principalities== + ===Castillan Principalities=== − In the [[Nueva Castile]] this rank name is called '''''Comandante'''''.<ref name=FMPp14/> + In the [[Nueva Castile]] this rank name is called '''Comandante'''.<ref name=FMPp14/> − ==Aurigan Coalition Military== + ==Other Factions== − In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Brigadier''' is an officer that typically act as battalion commanders in conventional forces.<ref name=HA:TACp26>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 26</ref> − − ==Mercenary== ===Arms of Thor=== ===Arms of Thor=== − The Battalion Leaders of the [[mercenary]] unit Arms of Thor are called ''Övercaptain''.<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'': "Note: This is a Swedish term translating to 'over (a) captain'"</ref> + The Battalion Leaders of the [[mercenary]] unit Arms of Thor are called Övercaptain.<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', "Note: This is a swedish team meaning over captain"</ref> − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== Line 200:
Line 192: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' + *''[[The Star League]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' + *''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' + *''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' + *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' + *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' − * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''+ *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' − * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[The Star League]]'' + [[Category:Military Ranks]] [[Category:Military Ranks]]
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| − | Depending on the [[factions|faction]], officers holding this [[Military_Ranks|rank]] typically command [[battalion]]s or act as the executive officer of a larger formation. They also act as staff officers, handling logistics, intelligence, etc. for their units. | + | Depending on the [[factions|faction]], officers holding this [[Military_Ranks|rank]] typically command [[battalion]]s or act as the executive officer of a larger formation. They also act as staff officers, handling logistics, intelligence, etc. for their units. |
| − | ==SLDF== | + | == SLDF == |
| − | In the [[SLDF]], majors were | + | In the [[SLDF]], majors were Regular Army battalion commanders and led their troops from the front. This led to them having more experience than their House Army counterparts. In the Star League Navy, a Major commanded destroyers or JumpShips transporting troops or cargo.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 103</ref> |
| − | In the Second SLDF, a | + | In the Second SLDF, a Naval officer at this rank was called '''Captain''', and commanded a small WarShip, a transport JumpShip, or a wing of AeroSpace Fighters. This naval rank was a new feature of the second SLDF, and a radical departure from the first.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 80</ref> |
| − | A Major's rank insignia was the same for both SLDF incarnations: A [[Captain#SLDF|Captain's]] double green bars with a silver pip between them. | + | A Major's rank insignia was the same for both SLDF incarnations: A [[Captain#SLDF|Captain's]] double green bars with a silver pip in between them. |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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! [[Major]]<br>(Captain) | ! [[Major]]<br>(Captain) | ||
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| − | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | + | == Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance == |
In the [[LCAF]] the rank equivalent of Major is '''Kommandant''', though the senior battalion commander often carries the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommandant'''.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117</ref> | In the [[LCAF]] the rank equivalent of Major is '''Kommandant''', though the senior battalion commander often carries the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommandant'''.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117</ref> | ||
| − | The Hauptmann-Kommandant is likely to be third | + | The Hauptmann-Kommandant is likely to be the third in command of a LCAF regiment after the [[Colonel]] and [[Leutnant-Colonel]]. |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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! [[Kommandant]] | ! [[Kommandant]] | ||
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| − | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | + | == Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery == |
| − | In the [[DCMS]], a major was formally known as a '''''Sho-sa''''', while the equivalent naval rank was '''''Dai-i'''''. Both officers wore the | + | In the [[DCMS]], a major was formally known as a '''''Sho-sa''''', while the equivalent naval rank was '''''Dai-i'''''. Both officers wore the katakana symbol for "1" in apple green to show their rank.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 124, 129.</ref> |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
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| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |
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! ''Sho-sa''<br>([[Major]])<br>''[[Dai-i]]''<br> | ! ''Sho-sa''<br>([[Major]])<br>''[[Dai-i]]''<br> | ||
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| − | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | + | == Armed Forces of the Federated Suns == |
In the [[AFFS]] a major typically commands a battalion, though elite tank and BattleMech companies were sometimes commanded by a major. Majors use epaulettes with one broad base across the bottom as their symbol of rank.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 128</ref> | In the [[AFFS]] a major typically commands a battalion, though elite tank and BattleMech companies were sometimes commanded by a major. Majors use epaulettes with one broad base across the bottom as their symbol of rank.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 128</ref> | ||
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|+ [[AFFS]] Major insignia by branch of service | |+ [[AFFS]] Major insignia by branch of service | ||
| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation |
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| − | ==Capellan Confederation== | + | == Capellan Confederation == |
| − | Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, majors in the [[CCAF]] either commanded a 'Mech battalion or a regiment of three [[Wing (Military Unit)#Capellan Confederation|air squadrons]]. Staff officers with this rank often served in diplomatic, and logistic roles for the Senior Colonels that oversaw a [[Capellan Confederation]] commonality. The commanding officer of a Capellan Home Guard regiment was typically a major.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref> As part of the | + | Prior to [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ascension to the Celestial Throne, majors in the [[CCAF]] either commanded a 'Mech battalion or a regiment of three [[Wing (Military Unit)#Capellan Confederation|air squadrons]]. Staff officers with this rank often served in diplomatic, and logistic roles for the Senior Colonels that oversaw a [[Capellan Confederation]] commonality. The commanding officer of a Capellan Home Guard regiment was typically a major.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref> As part of the Xin Sheng movement, Sun-Tzu Liao implemented a new [[Capellan_Confederation_Armed_Forces#CCAF_Ranking_Conventions|system of ranks]] that used traditional Chinese names and brought the CCAF ranks in line with the militaries of other Successor States. Officers holding the rank of major under the older system became ''Zhong-shaos'' or [[Lieutenant Colonel]]s. ''Sao-shao'' is the rank used for Major after the Xin Sheng movement was implemented. The ''sao-shao'' rank insignia is a brass bar with two silver pips. |
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|+ [[CCAF]] ''Sao-shao'' rank insignia | |+ [[CCAF]] ''Sao-shao'' rank insignia | ||
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! ''[[Sao-shao]]''<br>''[[Kong-sao-shao]]''<br>([[Major]]) | ! ''[[Sao-shao]]''<br>''[[Kong-sao-shao]]''<br>([[Major]]) | ||
| − | |align="center"|[[File:Saoshao.png]] | + | |align="center"|[[File:Saoshao.png ]] |
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Due to their unique place in the CCAF, [[Warrior House]] company commanders hold the [[Warrior House#Warrior House Ranking Conventions|rank]] of ''Lien-zhang'', which is equivalent to Major. | Due to their unique place in the CCAF, [[Warrior House]] company commanders hold the [[Warrior House#Warrior House Ranking Conventions|rank]] of ''Lien-zhang'', which is equivalent to Major. | ||
| − | ==Free Worlds League== | + | == Free Worlds League == |
The [[FWLM]] is unique in the [[Inner Sphere]] because the militaries of the three largest provinces were integrated into one whole, but each province's military retained their existing rank structure until recently. This had meant that officers from the Marik Commonwealth could not have the rank of major, as those units used [[Force Commander]] but officers from the Duchies of Andurien and Oriente could hold the rank of major.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> Following the reforms of Captain-General Thomas Marik, the FWLM rank structure was streamlined and the rank of Force Commander formally replaced the rank of Major. | The [[FWLM]] is unique in the [[Inner Sphere]] because the militaries of the three largest provinces were integrated into one whole, but each province's military retained their existing rank structure until recently. This had meant that officers from the Marik Commonwealth could not have the rank of major, as those units used [[Force Commander]] but officers from the Duchies of Andurien and Oriente could hold the rank of major.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> Following the reforms of Captain-General Thomas Marik, the FWLM rank structure was streamlined and the rank of Force Commander formally replaced the rank of Major. | ||
Regardless of the rank's name, FWLM officers who held it would command battalions, or garrison units that were smaller than regimental size. Prior to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], officers with this rank would command marines aboard DropShips, JumpShips, and WarShips.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 86</ref> | Regardless of the rank's name, FWLM officers who held it would command battalions, or garrison units that were smaller than regimental size. Prior to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], officers with this rank would command marines aboard DropShips, JumpShips, and WarShips.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 86</ref> | ||
| − | In the | + | In the post [[Clan Invasion]] FWLM Navy, an officer with the rank of Force Commander is known as a '''Commander'''. Typically they serve as the executive officer of a FWLM Navy vessel. Sometimes a Commander will serve as the commanding officer of a JumpShip or DropShip while gaining the experience needed to be promoted to [[Lieutenant_Colonel#Free_Worlds_League_Military|Captain]].<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> |
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|+ [[FWLM]] Force Commander (Major) Rank Insignia | |+ [[FWLM]] Force Commander (Major) Rank Insignia | ||
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! [[Force Commander]]<br>([[Commander]]) | ! [[Force Commander]]<br>([[Commander]]) | ||
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| − | + | == The Clans == | |
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The [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Major. Instead a Clan warrior would have the rank of [[Star Captain]] or [[Star Colonel]], depending on the situation. Some Clans however, notably [[Clan Hell's Horses]], use the rank of [[Nova Captain]] to indicate a warrior who leads a [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]]. | The [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Major. Instead a Clan warrior would have the rank of [[Star Captain]] or [[Star Colonel]], depending on the situation. Some Clans however, notably [[Clan Hell's Horses]], use the rank of [[Nova Captain]] to indicate a warrior who leads a [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]]. | ||
| − | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | + | == ComStar/Word of Blake == |
| − | In the [[ | + | In the [[ComGuard]]s and [[Word of Blake]] Militia, the equivalent rank would be [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Demi-Precentor]] or [[ComStar#Ranks_and_Hierarchy|Adept]], depending on the soldier's time of service. ComStar Adepts use a ComStar logo with a blue halo to show their rank, while Demi-Precentor's insignia use a red-yellow-blue halo. Word of Blake Adepts use a silver medallion, while Demi-Precentors use a gold medallion with silver branch of service letter. ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' |
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| − | ! Rank !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[ComGuard]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia |
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==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
| − | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''Major''' | + | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' officers with this rank are called '''Major'''; The Swedish term being the same as the English.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> These soldiers wear a green patch with a silver cross as their rank insignia. |
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|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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| − | ==Magistracy of Canopus== | + | ==Periphery Powers== |
| − | A [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] '''Major''' is a battalion commander, a position worth 24,000-45,000 [[C- | + | ===Magistracy of Canopus=== |
| + | A [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] '''Major''' is a battalion commander, a position worth 24,000-45,000 [[C-Bill]]s but which requires the approval of the [[Magestrix]]. Prior to its reorganization, Majors could command battalions or regiments as brevet majors, but under the new MAF they may only command battalions. In the Navy, this officer rank is known as '''Comcapt''', a combination of [[Commodore]] and [[Captain]]. Formerly they were able to command a flotilla of ships, but now only command single vessels.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> A Major's rank insignia is a single gold diamond, while a Comcapt's is a single gold diamond surrounded by a wreath. | ||
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|+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | ||
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| − | ==Taurian Defense Force== | + | ===Taurian Defense Force=== |
| − | A '''Brigadier''' in the [[Taurian Defense Force]] serves either as the commander of a 'Mech battalion or the executive officer of a conventional regiment and among the support branches. In the TDF Navy, officers who hold this rank are known as an '''Air Master, Senior Grade''' or '''Air Master, SG''' and either serves as a ship's executive officer or commands an air division.<ref>''The Periphery'', | + | A '''Brigadier''' in the [[Taurian Defense Force]] serves either as the commander of a 'Mech battalion or the executive officer of a conventional regiment and among the support branches. In the TDF Navy, officers who hold this rank are known as an '''Air Master, Senior Grade''' or '''Air Master, SG''' and either serves as a ship's executive officer or commands an air division.<ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> Their rank insignia is a single gold ring with a small "horn" on the left side. |
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| − | ==Marian Hegemony== | + | ===Marian Hegemony=== |
| − | This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Legions]]. With their focus on | + | This rank isn't used by the [[Marian Legions]]. With their focus on re-creating the Roman Empire, battalion commanders hold the rank of '''''Legatus''''', Latin for ''deputy'', ''officer'', or ''legion commander''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> To show their rank, they wear a silver triangle with a black triangle in it, topped by a silver star. |
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|+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | ||
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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| − | ! | + | ! [[Legatus]] |
|align="center"|[[File:MH-Legatus.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:MH-Legatus.png]] | ||
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| − | ==Outworlds Alliance== | + | ===Outworlds Alliance=== |
Major isn't one of the eight ranks used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. The AMC identifies battalion commanders by the rank of '''Director'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> A Director's insignia is a single brown bar. | Major isn't one of the eight ranks used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. The AMC identifies battalion commanders by the rank of '''Director'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> A Director's insignia is a single brown bar. | ||
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| − | ==Hanseatic League== | + | ===Hanseatic League=== |
| − | In the [[Hanseatic League]] this rank name is called '''Major'''.<ref name=FMPp14>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 14 | + | In the [[Hanseatic League]] this rank name is called '''Major'''.<ref name=FMPp14>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 14 "Periphery Comparative Rank Table"</ref> |
| − | ==Umayyad Caliphate== | + | ===Umayyad Caliphate=== |
| − | In the [[Umayyad Caliphate]] this rank name is called | + | In the [[Umayyad Caliphate]] this rank name is called '''Amir mi'a'''.<ref name=FMPp14/> |
| − | == | + | ===Castillan Principalities=== |
| − | In the [[Nueva Castile]] this rank name is called | + | In the [[Nueva Castile]] this rank name is called '''Comandante'''.<ref name=FMPp14/> |
| − | == | + | ==Other Factions== |
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===Arms of Thor=== | ===Arms of Thor=== | ||
| − | The Battalion Leaders of the [[mercenary]] unit Arms of Thor are called | + | The Battalion Leaders of the [[mercenary]] unit Arms of Thor are called Övercaptain.<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', "Note: This is a swedish team meaning over captain"</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[The Star League]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' |
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||