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Line 1: {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} − + The rank of '''Sergeant Major''' is frequently the highest enlisted rank a soldier can reach in their time in the military. Usually the Sergeant Major is the highest ranking non-commissioned officer in a battalion, and is responsible for the discipline and conduct of all enlisted personnel in the battalion. − The rank of '''Sergeant Major''' is frequently the highest enlisted rank a soldier can reach in their time in the military. Usually the Sergeant Major is the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in a battalion, and is responsible for the discipline and conduct of all enlisted personnel in the battalion. ==SLDF== ==SLDF== Line 16:
Line 15: |} |} ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== − In the [[DCMS]] and [[DCA]], a Sergeant Major is known by the Japanese title '''''Sho-ko'''''. Their rank insignia is a royal blue ''katakana'' 2 on a colored background appropriate to their branch of service. Frequently they are the second in command of a lance or platoon.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> In the DCMS Support Corps (Technical Service), the equivalent rank is known as '''Chief Petty Officer'''. They wear the ''Sho-ko'''s rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref> + In the [[DCMS]] and [[DCA]], a sergeant major is known by the Japanese title '''''Sho-ko'''''. Their rank insignia is a royal blue ''katakana'' 2 on a colored background appropriate to their branch of service. Frequently they are the second in command of a lance or platoon.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> In the DCMS Support Corps (Technical Service), the equivalent rank is known as '''Chief Petty Officer'''. They wear the ''Sho-ko'''s rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref> {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" Line 23:
Line 22: | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' |- |- − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br>service + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |- |- ! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) ! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) Line 39:
Line 38: In the [[AFFS]], the Sergeant Major is the highest rank possible for a soldier to reach without attending a military academy. Typically each battalion of a regiment has a Sergeant Major who acts as the liaison between the officers and enlisted men.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 124</ref> In the [[AFFS]], the Sergeant Major is the highest rank possible for a soldier to reach without attending a military academy. Typically each battalion of a regiment has a Sergeant Major who acts as the liaison between the officers and enlisted men.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 124</ref> − In multiregiment formations (like a Regimental Combat Team) one Sergeant Major is typically given the rank of '''Command Sergeant Major''' and is responsible for all the enlisted soldiers and noncommissioned officers in the unit. + In multiregiment formations (like a Regimental Combat Team) one Sergeant Major is typically given the rank of '''Command Sergeant Major''' and is responsible for all the enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the unit. − Unlike many Inner Sphere militaries, the AFFS Navy doesn't use a distinct rank for its enlisted and noncommissioned officers. They are instead known by the same rank regardless of their service branch. + Unlike many Inner Sphere militaries, the AFFS Navy doesn't use a distinct rank for its enlisted and non-commissioned officers. They are instead known by the same rank regardless of their service branch. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[AFFS]] Ranks by Branch of service |+ [[AFFS]] Ranks by Branch of service − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! 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 |- |- ! [[Sergeant Major]] ! [[Sergeant Major]] Line 73:
Line 72: ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== − In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as '''''Yi-si-ben-bing''''' thanks to the reforms enacted by [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as part of his ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' movement. Though translated as [[Master Sergeant]], the duties and obligations of this rank make it more akin to the AFFS Sergeant Major or SLDF Master Sergeant rank than the DCMS Master Sergeant rank, which is mostly honorary. + In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as '''''yi-si-ben-bing''''' thanks to the reforms enacted by [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Though translated as [[Master Sergeant]], the duties and obligations of this rank make it more akin to the AFFS Sergeant Major or SLDF Master Sergeant rank than than the DCMS Master Sergeant rank, which is mostly honorary. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks Line 80:
Line 79: ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) |N/A |N/A − |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png]] + |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png ]] |} |} Line 99:
Line 98: ==The Clans== ==The Clans== − The [[Clans]] in general do not use enlisted ranks. The nearest equivalent used by most Clans is the '''Point 1-5''' system used by conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews. A [[Point 5]] could be considered a high-ranking [[Sergeant]], but is probably not equivalent to a Sergeant Major. + The [[Clans]] in general do not use enlisted ranks. The nearest equivalent used by most Clans is the '''Point 1-5''' system used by conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews. A [[Point 5]] could be considered a high ranking [[Sergeant]], but is probably not equivalent to a Sergeant Major. ===Clan Star Adder=== ===Clan Star Adder=== − [[Clan Star Adder]] is unique among the Clans in that they have a position called '''Adder Keeper''', which could be considered a Sergeant Major or [[Command Sergeant Major]]. This warrior advises the Star Adder [[Khan]] and [[saKhan]] about matters related to the non-Bloodnamed warriors of the [[Clan Star Adder Touman|Star Adder ''touman'']]. Only warriors who haven't earned a [[Bloodname]] are eligible for this position. + [[Clan Star Adder]] is unique among the Clans in that they have a position called '''Adder Keeper''', which could be considered a Sergeant Major or [[Command Sergeant Major]]. This warrior advises the Star Adder [[Khan]] and [[saKhan]] about matters related to the non-Bloodnamed warriors of the Star Adder [[Touman]]. Only warriors who haven't earned a [[Bloodname]] are eligible for this position. ==ComStar/Word of Blake== ==ComStar/Word of Blake== − This rank isn't used in the Com Guards or Word of Blake Militia. Instead a senior Acolyte or an Adept would be assigned these duties. + This rank isn't used in the ComGuards or Word of Blake Militia. Instead a senior Acolyte or an Adept would be assigned these duties. ComStar Acolytes use a ComStar logo with a gray halo to show their rank, while an Adept's insignia uses a blue halo. Word of Blake Acolytes use a brass medallion; Adepts use a medallion made from silver. ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' ComStar Acolytes use a ComStar logo with a gray halo to show their rank, while an Adept's insignia uses a blue halo. Word of Blake Acolytes use a brass medallion; Adepts use a medallion made from silver. ''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 |- |- ! [[Acolyte]] ! [[Acolyte]] Line 121:
Line 120: ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''''Fanjunkare'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> To show their rank, a ''Fanjunkare'' wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross on it. The spaces below the arms of the cross are filled with orange rectangles. + In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''Fanjunkare'''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> To show their rank, a Fanjunkare wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross on it. The spaces below the arms of the cross are filled with orange rectangles. {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia Line 148:
Line 147: ===Taurian Defense Force=== ===Taurian Defense Force=== − In the [[TDF]], a battalion's senior NCO is called '''Battalion Chief Sergeant'''. A MechWarrior on active duty in the TDF holds this rank, but has no additional command authority. The equivalent in the TDF Navy is '''Air Chief''', who commands a flight of two [[aerospace fighter]] lances.<ref>''The Periphery'', p. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Battalion Chief Sergeant wears a [[Lance Sergeant]]'s rank insignia, but adds a red dot in the center. + In the [[TDF]] a battalion's senior NCO is called '''Battalion Chief Sergeant'''. A MechWarrior on active duty in the TDF holds this rank, but has no additional command authority. The equivalent in the TDF Navy is '''Air Chief''', who commands a flight of two [[AeroSpace Fighter]] lances.<ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Battalion Chief Sergeant wears a [[Lance Sergeant]]'s rank insignia, but adds a red dot in the center. {|class="wikitable" width="350" {|class="wikitable" width="350" |+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia |+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia Line 158:
Line 157: ===Marian Hegemony=== ===Marian Hegemony=== − The [[Legiones Marianes]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The nearest rank in their military structure 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''. + The [[Legiones Marianes]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The nearest rank in their military structure 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" Line 164:
Line 163: ! Rank !! Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- − ! ''[[Miles Gregarius]]'' + ! [[Miles gregarius]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] |} |} Line 178:
Line 177: |align="center"|[[File:OA-Preceptor.png]] |align="center"|[[File:OA-Preceptor.png]] |} |} − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== Line 194:
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| − | + | The rank of '''Sergeant Major''' is frequently the highest enlisted rank a soldier can reach in their time in the military. Usually the Sergeant Major is the highest ranking non-commissioned officer in a battalion, and is responsible for the discipline and conduct of all enlisted personnel in the battalion. | |
| − | The rank of '''Sergeant Major''' is frequently the highest enlisted rank a soldier can reach in their time in the military. Usually the Sergeant Major is the highest- | ||
==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
| − | In the [[DCMS]] and [[DCA]], a | + | In the [[DCMS]] and [[DCA]], a sergeant major is known by the Japanese title '''''Sho-ko'''''. Their rank insignia is a royal blue ''katakana'' 2 on a colored background appropriate to their branch of service. Frequently they are the second in command of a lance or platoon.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> In the DCMS Support Corps (Technical Service), the equivalent rank is known as '''Chief Petty Officer'''. They wear the ''Sho-ko'''s rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref> |
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| colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | ||
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| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |
|- | |- | ||
! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) | ! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) | ||
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In the [[AFFS]], the Sergeant Major is the highest rank possible for a soldier to reach without attending a military academy. Typically each battalion of a regiment has a Sergeant Major who acts as the liaison between the officers and enlisted men.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 124</ref> | In the [[AFFS]], the Sergeant Major is the highest rank possible for a soldier to reach without attending a military academy. Typically each battalion of a regiment has a Sergeant Major who acts as the liaison between the officers and enlisted men.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 124</ref> | ||
| − | In multiregiment formations (like a Regimental Combat Team) one Sergeant Major is typically given the rank of '''Command Sergeant Major''' and is responsible for all the enlisted soldiers and | + | In multiregiment formations (like a Regimental Combat Team) one Sergeant Major is typically given the rank of '''Command Sergeant Major''' and is responsible for all the enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the unit. |
| − | Unlike many Inner Sphere militaries, the AFFS Navy doesn't use a distinct rank for its enlisted and | + | Unlike many Inner Sphere militaries, the AFFS Navy doesn't use a distinct rank for its enlisted and non-commissioned officers. They are instead known by the same rank regardless of their service branch. |
{|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 Major]] | ! [[Sergeant Major]] | ||
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==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ==Capellan Confederation Armed Forces== | ||
| − | In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as ''''' | + | In the [[CCAF]], these soldiers are known as '''''yi-si-ben-bing''''' thanks to the reforms enacted by [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] as part of his [[Xin Sheng]] movement. Though translated as [[Master Sergeant]], the duties and obligations of this rank make it more akin to the AFFS Sergeant Major or SLDF Master Sergeant rank than than the DCMS Master Sergeant rank, which is mostly honorary. |
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks | ||
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! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
| − | |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png]] | + | |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png ]] |
|} | |} | ||
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==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
| − | The [[Clans]] in general do not use enlisted ranks. The nearest equivalent used by most Clans is the '''Point 1-5''' system used by conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews. A [[Point 5]] could be considered a high | + | The [[Clans]] in general do not use enlisted ranks. The nearest equivalent used by most Clans is the '''Point 1-5''' system used by conventional infantry platoons or WarShip crews. A [[Point 5]] could be considered a high ranking [[Sergeant]], but is probably not equivalent to a Sergeant Major. |
===Clan Star Adder=== | ===Clan Star Adder=== | ||
| − | [[Clan Star Adder]] is unique among the Clans in that they have a position called '''Adder Keeper''', which could be considered a Sergeant Major or [[Command Sergeant Major]]. This warrior advises the Star Adder [[Khan]] and [[saKhan]] about matters related to the non-Bloodnamed warriors of the [[ | + | [[Clan Star Adder]] is unique among the Clans in that they have a position called '''Adder Keeper''', which could be considered a Sergeant Major or [[Command Sergeant Major]]. This warrior advises the Star Adder [[Khan]] and [[saKhan]] about matters related to the non-Bloodnamed warriors of the Star Adder [[Touman]]. Only warriors who haven't earned a [[Bloodname]] are eligible for this position. |
==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | This rank isn't used in the | + | This rank isn't used in the ComGuards or Word of Blake Militia. Instead a senior Acolyte or an Adept would be assigned these duties. |
ComStar Acolytes use a ComStar logo with a gray halo to show their rank, while an Adept's insignia uses a blue halo. Word of Blake Acolytes use a brass medallion; Adepts use a medallion made from silver. ''Insignia shows '''theta''' symbol, indicating [[JumpShip]]/[[WarShip]] crew. Other service branches replace '''theta''' with appropriate Greek letter.'' | ComStar Acolytes use a ComStar logo with a gray halo to show their rank, while an Adept's insignia uses a blue halo. Word of Blake Acolytes use a brass medallion; Adepts use a medallion made from silver. ''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" | ||
| − | |+ | + | |+ ComGuard/Word of Blake Militia Insignia |
| − | ! Rank !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[ComGuard]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia |
|- | |- | ||
! [[Acolyte]] | ! [[Acolyte]] | ||
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==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
| − | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, | + | In the ''[[KungsArmé]]'' this rank is known by its Swedish name, '''Fanjunkare'''.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> To show their rank, a Fanjunkare wears a blue patch with an orange tau cross on it. The spaces below the arms of the cross are filled with orange rectangles. |
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
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===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
| − | In the [[TDF]] | + | In the [[TDF]] a battalion's senior NCO is called '''Battalion Chief Sergeant'''. A MechWarrior on active duty in the TDF holds this rank, but has no additional command authority. The equivalent in the TDF Navy is '''Air Chief''', who commands a flight of two [[AeroSpace Fighter]] lances.<ref>''The Periphery'', pg. 74</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 112</ref> The Battalion Chief Sergeant wears a [[Lance Sergeant]]'s rank insignia, but adds a red dot in the center. |
{|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 [[Legiones Marianes]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The nearest rank in their military structure is ''''' | + | The [[Legiones Marianes]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank. The nearest rank in their military structure 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''. |
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! Rank !! Insignia | ! Rank !! Insignia | ||
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| − | ! | + | ! [[Miles gregarius]] |
|align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:OA-Preceptor.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:OA-Preceptor.png]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||