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− | The backbone of most military forces, a '''Sergeant''' will frequently lead [[infantry]] or [[combat vehicle]] [[ | + | {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} |
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+ | The backbone of most military forces, a '''Sergeant''' will frequently lead [[infantry]] or [[combat vehicle]] [[platoon]]s or serve as the senior NCO in a [[company]]. This is the highest rank most soldiers will reach in their time in the military. | ||
==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
− | + | An SLDF sergeant was either a recent graduate from a military academy or a three year veteran of service. Their insignia was identical to a [[Private|Private's]], but each section was green instead of white.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> | |
The Second SLDF sergeant wore a patch that had each section rendered in black instead of the green used by the first SLDF. | The Second SLDF sergeant wore a patch that had each section rendered in black instead of the green used by the first SLDF. | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref> | + | ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
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! [[Sergeant]] | ! [[Sergeant]] | ||
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
− | In the [[LAAF]], a sergeant will lead vehicle crews or command an infantry [[squad]]. As a result of the Federated Commonwealth Alliance, [[MechWarrior|MechWarriors]] who graduate from a military academy will typically hold this rank. <ref> | + | In the [[LAAF]], a sergeant will lead vehicle crews or command an infantry [[squad]]. As a result of the Federated Commonwealth Alliance, [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] who graduate from a military academy will typically hold this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is a Hunter's Point with a black circle in it. |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
|- | |- | ||
! [[Sergeant]] | ! [[Sergeant]] | ||
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
− | Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] | + | Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascension to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Sergeant'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunsho'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> |
− | In each case, the DCMS used a stylized '' | + | In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''kanji'' number "4" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
| colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | ||
| colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br>service |
|- | |- | ||
! ''Gunsho''<br>([[Sergeant]]) | ! ''Gunsho''<br>([[Sergeant]]) | ||
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
− | In the [[AFFS]], Sergeants command vehicles, lead [[battle armor]] squads, lead technical and gunnery crews. Like their [[SLDF]] and [[LAAF]] counterparts, MechWarriors | + | In the [[AFFS]], Sergeants command vehicles, lead [[battle armor]] squads, lead technical and gunnery crews. Like their [[SLDF]] and [[LAAF]] counterparts, MechWarriors graduating from academies enter the AFFS at this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> Sergeants wear three Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. Academy graduates use curved Scars. |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | ||
− | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval crew !! Technical<br>service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation |
|- | |- | ||
! [[Sergeant]] | ! [[Sergeant]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:SergeantLogistics.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:SergeantLogistics.png]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | |||
==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ||
− | In the [[CCAF]], a | + | In the [[CCAF]] prior to ''[[Xin Sheng]]'', a Lance Sergeant was the senior enlisted rank in an infantry platoon or armored vehicle lance and could temporarily assume command in the absence of the unit's CO. Within a company, one of the Lance Sergeants was considered "first among equals." After ''Xin Sheng'' the rank was retitled to '''''Si-Ben-Bing''''' or simply Sergeant. They wear the green bar of a ''[[Corporal#Capellan Confederation Armed Forces|corporal]]'' but with the green triangles along the outer edges removed, showing brass.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 71</ref><ref name=HHL>''Handbook House Liao'', p. 111</ref> |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | |
− | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | + | A standard infantryman of the [[Warrior House]]s is called a ''Ban-zhang'', or simply Warrior, but due to their exceptional training are considered on the same level as a Sergeant.<ref name=HHL/> |
− | ! CCAF | + | {|class="wikitable" |
+ | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | ||
+ | ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia | ||
|- | |- | ||
! ''[[Si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Sergeant]]) | ! ''[[Si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Sergeant]]) | ||
− | ||Ban-zhang ''( | + | ||Ban-zhang ''(Warrior)'' |
|align="center"|[[File:Sibenbing.png ]] | |align="center"|[[File:Sibenbing.png ]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | |||
==Free Worlds League== | ==Free Worlds League== | ||
− | In the [[FWLM]] a Sergeant typically commands infantry and vehicle platoons. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, First Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections. <ref> | + | In the [[FWLM]] a Sergeant typically commands infantry and vehicle platoons. The FWLM Navy equivalent, '''Petty Officer, First Class''' typically lead work details or head up small sections.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> |
A FWLM Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | A FWLM Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
|- | |- | ||
! [[Private, First Class]] | ! [[Private, First Class]] | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | Prior to the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments used the rank of '''junior serjeant'''.<ref> | + | Prior to the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments used the rank of '''junior serjeant'''.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> |
==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
− | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Sergeant.<ref> | + | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Sergeant.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (''solahma'' conventional [[infantry]] platoons or [[WarShip]] crews for example) or when dealing with [[Inner Sphere]] military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as '''Point 1''', '''Point 2''', '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''', or '''Point 5'''. The upper ranks, '''Point 3''', '''Point 4''' and '''Point 5''' could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant. |
+ | |||
===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ===Clan Blood Spirit=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Blood Spirit]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ===Clan Cloud Cobra=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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=== Clan Coyote === | === Clan Coyote === | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>'' | + | |+ [[Clan Coyote]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 48''</ref> |
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ===Clan Diamond Shark=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Diamond Shark]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ===Clan Fire Mandrill=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> |
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Ghost Bear]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Ghost Bear]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ===Clan Goliath Scorpion=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ===Clan Hell's Horses=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Hell's Horses]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ===Clan Ice Hellion=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Ice Hellion]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ===Clan Jade Falcon=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Point Rank Insignia by Service Branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 97</ref> |
− | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior]] !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! Elemental !! Freeborn |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | |||
===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ===Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>'' | + | |+ [[Clan Nova Cat]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 112</ref> |
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | |||
===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== | ===Clan Smoke Jaguar=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Military Rank Insignia | + | |+ [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition'', Color plate section</ref> |
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | ===Clan Snow Raven=== | + | === Clan Snow Raven === |
+ | {|class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127''</ref> | ||
+ | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Point 1 | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-MW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-ASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Elemental.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Naval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Armor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Infantry.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point1-Support.png]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Point 2 | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-MW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-ASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Elemental.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Naval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Armor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Infantry.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point2-Support.png]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Point 3 | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-MW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-ASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Elemental.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Naval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Armor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Infantry.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point3-Support.png]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Point 4 | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-MW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-ASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Elemental.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Naval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Armor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Infantry.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point4-Support.png]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Point 5 | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-MW.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-ASF.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Elemental.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Naval.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Armor.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Infantry.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:SnowRaven-Point5-Support.png]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
===Clan Star Adder=== | ===Clan Star Adder=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
+ | !colspan=10| Point positions ([[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[Point 1]] | ||
+ | ! [[Point 2]] | ||
+ | ! [[Point 3]] | ||
+ | ! [[Point 4]] | ||
+ | ! [[Point 5]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-1.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-2.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-3.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-4.png]] | ||
+ | |align="center"|[[File:Star-Adder-Point-5.png]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
===Clan Steel Viper=== | ===Clan Steel Viper=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Clan Steel Viper]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[Clan Steel Viper]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile=== | ===Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile=== | ||
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
− | |+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref> | + | |+ [[Clan Wolf]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] Military Rank Insignia<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> |
− | !colspan=10| Point positions | + | !colspan=10| Point positions |
|- | |- | ||
! Point 1 | ! Point 1 | ||
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==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
− | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref> | + | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar''</ref> |
==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
− | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank's Swedish name is the same as the English one, '''Sergeant'''.<ref> | + | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank's Swedish name is the same as the English one, '''Sergeant'''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> A ''KungsArmé'' sergeant wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross tipped 90° on it, surrounded by small orange squares as her rank insignia. |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
− | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
|- | |- | ||
! Sergeant | ! Sergeant | ||
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==Periphery Powers== | ==Periphery Powers== | ||
===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ===Magistracy of Canopus=== | ||
− | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], the rank of '''Lance Corporal''' is equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.<ref> | + | In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], the rank of '''Lance Corporal''' is equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant. Lance Corporals lead a squad or more of infantry in battle, and act as field instructors for soldiers who intend on staying in the MAF.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> Their rank insignia is three silver edged blue-green diamonds stacked on each other. |
{|class="wikitable" width="350" | {|class="wikitable" width="350" | ||
|+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia | ||
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
− | In the [[Taurian Defense Force]] | + | In the [[Taurian Defense Force]], a '''Force Sergeant''' commands a platoon of two to three infantry squads (20-30 troopers) or a lance of three armored vehicle maniples (6 vehicles). Within the aerospace arm, a Force Sergeant is the junior pilot of an [[aerospace fighter]], while among the support branches they are low-level management positions.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Force Sergeant wears the silver ring and horn of a [[Corporal#Taurian Defense Force|Section Leader]] but adds a red center dot. |
{|class="wikitable" width="350" | {|class="wikitable" width="350" | ||
|+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia | |+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia | ||
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===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
− | The [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on | + | The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who are the senior enlisted in the HAF is '''''Miles gregarius'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> A set of two inverted silver chevrons make up the rank insignia of a ''miles gregarius''. |
− | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia | ||
! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! [[Miles gregarius]] | + | ! ''[[Miles gregarius]]'' |
|align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Outworlds Alliance=== | ===Outworlds Alliance=== | ||
− | The [[Alliance Military Corps]] uses '''Guardian''' for soldiers who are known as Sergeants in the Inner Sphere. Due to the AMC's focus on AeroSpace and Naval assets, '''Guardians''' are likely to lead maintenance, technical, and gunnery crews. Their rank insignia is a single green circle with a smaller brown circle set in the center, and is worn on each lapel.<ref> | + | The [[Alliance Military Corps]] uses '''Guardian''' for soldiers who are known as Sergeants in the Inner Sphere. Due to the AMC's focus on AeroSpace and Naval assets, '''Guardians''' are likely to lead maintenance, technical, and gunnery crews. Their rank insignia is a single green circle with a smaller brown circle set in the center, and is worn on each lapel.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> |
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! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! Guardian |
|align="center"|[[File:OA-Guardian.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:OA-Guardian.png]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Aurigan Coalition=== | ||
+ | In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Force Sergeant''' is the rank given to:<ref name=HA:TACp25>House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25</ref> | ||
+ | * In infantry: Force Sergeant commands a platoon of twenty-five troopers (two squads plus a fireteam) | ||
+ | * In armor units: Force Sergeant commands an armor lance | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | {{RankStyle}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
Latest revision as of 00:58, 10 August 2023
Inner Sphere Military Ranks |
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Enlisted |
Field Officer |
General Officer |
For specific ranks see Military Ranks |
The backbone of most military forces, a Sergeant will frequently lead infantry or combat vehicle platoons or serve as the senior NCO in a company. This is the highest rank most soldiers will reach in their time in the military.
Contents
- 1 SLDF
- 2 Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
- 3 Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
- 4 Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
- 5 Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
- 6 Free Worlds League
- 7 The Clans
- 7.1 Clan Blood Spirit
- 7.2 Clan Cloud Cobra
- 7.3 Clan Coyote
- 7.4 Clan Diamond Shark
- 7.5 Clan Fire Mandrill
- 7.6 Clan Ghost Bear
- 7.7 Clan Goliath Scorpion
- 7.8 Clan Hell's Horses
- 7.9 Clan Ice Hellion
- 7.10 Clan Jade Falcon
- 7.11 Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
- 7.12 Clan Smoke Jaguar
- 7.13 Clan Snow Raven
- 7.14 Clan Star Adder
- 7.15 Clan Steel Viper
- 7.16 Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
- 8 ComStar/Word of Blake
- 9 Free Rasalhague Republic
- 10 Periphery Powers
- 11 Notes
- 12 References
- 13 Bibliography
SLDF[edit]
An SLDF sergeant was either a recent graduate from a military academy or a three year veteran of service. Their insignia was identical to a Private's, but each section was green instead of white.[1]
The Second SLDF sergeant wore a patch that had each section rendered in black instead of the green used by the first SLDF.
Rank | Insignia (First SLDF)[2] | Insignia (Second SLDF)[3] |
---|---|---|
Sergeant |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance[edit]
In the LAAF, a sergeant will lead vehicle crews or command an infantry squad. As a result of the Federated Commonwealth Alliance, MechWarriors who graduate from a military academy will typically hold this rank.[4] Their rank insignia is a Hunter's Point with a black circle in it.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Sergeant |
Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery[edit]
Prior to Theodore Kurita's ascension to the Coordinatorship, the DCMS called this rank Sergeant.[5] After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: Gunsho.[6]
In each case, the DCMS used a stylized kanji number "4" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin.
DCMS Ranks | DCA Ranks | |||||||
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Infantry | Armor | Artillery | Rank | Naval crew Draconis Combine Admiralty |
Technical service |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunsho (Sergeant) |
Gunsho (Sergeant) |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns[edit]
In the AFFS, Sergeants command vehicles, lead battle armor squads, lead technical and gunnery crews. Like their SLDF and LAAF counterparts, MechWarriors graduating from academies enter the AFFS at this rank.[7] Sergeants wear three Scars as their rank insignia, color coordinated with their branch. Academy graduates use curved Scars.
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval crew | Technical service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sergeant |
Capellan Confederation Armed Forces[edit]
In the CCAF prior to Xin Sheng, a Lance Sergeant was the senior enlisted rank in an infantry platoon or armored vehicle lance and could temporarily assume command in the absence of the unit's CO. Within a company, one of the Lance Sergeants was considered "first among equals." After Xin Sheng the rank was retitled to Si-Ben-Bing or simply Sergeant. They wear the green bar of a corporal but with the green triangles along the outer edges removed, showing brass.[8][9]
A standard infantryman of the Warrior Houses is called a Ban-zhang, or simply Warrior, but due to their exceptional training are considered on the same level as a Sergeant.[9]
CCAF Rank | Warrior House rank | Insignia |
---|---|---|
Si-ben-bing (Sergeant) |
Ban-zhang (Warrior) |
Free Worlds League[edit]
In the FWLM a Sergeant typically commands infantry and vehicle platoons. The FWLM Navy equivalent, Petty Officer, First Class typically lead work details or head up small sections.[10]
A FWLM Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class uses three gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Private, First Class |
Prior to the passage of the Military Reorganization Act of 3046, the Duchy of Andurien's Defenders of Andurien regiments used the rank of junior serjeant.[11]
The Clans[edit]
As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the Clans do not use the rank of Sergeant.[12] Point Commander is the first official level of command authority. However, in certain formations that consist of a large number of warriors (solahma conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews for example) or when dealing with Inner Sphere military forces, a clear chain of command is needed. As such a senior Warrior can be designated by the Point Commander as Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, Point 4, or Point 5. The upper ranks, Point 3, Point 4 and Point 5 could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant.
Clan Blood Spirit[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Cloud Cobra[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Coyote[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Diamond Shark[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Fire Mandrill[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Ghost Bear[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Goliath Scorpion[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Hell's Horses[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Ice Hellion[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Jade Falcon[edit]
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental | Freeborn |
---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | ||||
Point 2 | ||||
Point 3 | ||||
Point 4 | ||||
Point 5 |
Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Smoke Jaguar[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Snow Raven[edit]
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental | Naval crew | Armor | Infantry | Support |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | |||||||
Point 2 | |||||||
Point 3 | |||||||
Point 4 | |||||||
Point 5 |
Clan Star Adder[edit]
Point positions (MechWarrior) | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Steel Viper[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile[edit]
Point positions | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | |||||
ComStar/Word of Blake[edit]
Due to their unique base six structure, neither ComStar nor the Word of Blake Militia use this rank. A senior Acolyte would fill this position.[20]
Free Rasalhague Republic[edit]
In the KungsArmé this rank's Swedish name is the same as the English one, Sergeant.[21] A KungsArmé sergeant wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross tipped 90° on it, surrounded by small orange squares as her rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Sergeant |
Periphery Powers[edit]
Magistracy of Canopus[edit]
In the Magistracy Armed Forces, the rank of Lance Corporal is equivalent to an Inner Sphere Sergeant. Lance Corporals lead a squad or more of infantry in battle, and act as field instructors for soldiers who intend on staying in the MAF.[22][23] Their rank insignia is three silver edged blue-green diamonds stacked on each other.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Lance Corporal |
Taurian Defense Force[edit]
In the Taurian Defense Force, a Force Sergeant commands a platoon of two to three infantry squads (20-30 troopers) or a lance of three armored vehicle maniples (6 vehicles). Within the aerospace arm, a Force Sergeant is the junior pilot of an aerospace fighter, while among the support branches they are low-level management positions.[24][25][26] The Force Sergeant wears the silver ring and horn of a Section Leader but adds a red center dot.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Force Sergeant |
Marian Hegemony[edit]
The Hegemony Armed Forces, with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The Latin name for the soldiers who are the senior enlisted in the HAF is Miles gregarius.[27] A set of two inverted silver chevrons make up the rank insignia of a miles gregarius.
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Miles gregarius |
Outworlds Alliance[edit]
The Alliance Military Corps uses Guardian for soldiers who are known as Sergeants in the Inner Sphere. Due to the AMC's focus on AeroSpace and Naval assets, Guardians are likely to lead maintenance, technical, and gunnery crews. Their rank insignia is a single green circle with a smaller brown circle set in the center, and is worn on each lapel.[28]
Rank | Insignia |
---|---|
Guardian |
Aurigan Coalition[edit]
In the Aurigan Coalition Military, Force Sergeant is the rank given to:[29]
- In infantry: Force Sergeant commands a platoon of twenty-five troopers (two squads plus a fireteam)
- In armor units: Force Sergeant commands an armor lance
Notes[edit]
- Ranks, when not preceding a name, are not capitalized.[30]
- Ex: The major stood and rendered a salute to General DeChavilier.
- Non-English ranks, with the exception of those used by the Federated Suns or Lyrans, are italicized.[30]
- For more information, see BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style
References[edit]
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ The Star League, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 125
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 27
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 71
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Handbook House Liao, p. 111
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 85
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 48
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 45
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 97
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 112
- ↑ MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition, Color plate section
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 127
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 45
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 86
- ↑ The Periphery, p. 74
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 54
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 112
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 73
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 88
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.25
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Per Line Developer Ray Arrastia, 02Aug2022 (screencap)