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− | '''Star Captain''' is a midlevel officer rank within the [[Clan military structure]], equivalent to a [[Captain]] in the [[Inner Sphere]]. A Star Captain may command a [[Binary]], [[Trinary]], or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] unit among ground and aerospace forces, command a [[DropShip]] or [[JumpShip]], or serve as a senior officer aboard a [[WarShip]]. Some Clans make use of the [[Nova Captain]] rank to differentiate commanders of Supernova units.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref> A larger commission would typically include 10 [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]], 50 [[Elemental]]s, 35+ serviceman for the related equipment, plus additional functionaries (or the equivalent numbers for | + | '''Star Captain''' is a midlevel officer rank within the [[Clan military structure]], equivalent to a [[Captain]] in the [[Inner Sphere]]. A Star Captain may command a [[Binary]], [[Trinary]], or [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]] unit among ground and aerospace forces, command a [[DropShip]] or [[JumpShip]], or serve as a senior officer aboard a [[WarShip]]. Some Clans make use of the [[Nova Captain]] rank to differentiate commanders of Supernova units.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref> A larger commission would typically include 10 [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]], 50 [[Elemental]]s, 35+ serviceman for the related equipment, plus additional functionaries (or the equivalent numbers for [[aerospace fighter]]s, [[Protomech]]s, etc). |
[[Star Commander]]s usually require years of exceptional service before being promoted to Star Captain. Alternatively, a ''[[sibko]]'' cadet can test into the position by defeating three opponents during his/her [[Trial of Position]], an exceptional and extremely rare event.{{cn}} | [[Star Commander]]s usually require years of exceptional service before being promoted to Star Captain. Alternatively, a ''[[sibko]]'' cadet can test into the position by defeating three opponents during his/her [[Trial of Position]], an exceptional and extremely rare event.{{cn}} | ||
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|+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | |+ [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 45</ref> | ||
− | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] |
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|+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127</ref> | |+ [[Clan Snow Raven]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 127</ref> | ||
− | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew !! Armor !! Infantry !! Support |
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|+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 120</ref> | |+ [[Clan Star Adder]] Rank Insignia by service branch<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 120</ref> | ||
− | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[ | + | ! Rank !! [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] !! [[Aerospace fighter]] !! [[Elemental]] !! Naval Crew |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' |
− | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
− | *''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' |
− | *''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition]]'' | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition]]'' |
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[[Category:Clan Terms]] | [[Category:Clan Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
Revision as of 15:21, 30 July 2022
Clan Rank Insignias (Jade Falcon as example) | |
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Khan | |
saKhan | |
Galaxy Commander | |
Star Colonel | |
Star Captain | |
Star Commander | |
Point Commander |
Star Captain is a midlevel officer rank within the Clan military structure, equivalent to a Captain in the Inner Sphere. A Star Captain may command a Binary, Trinary, or Supernova unit among ground and aerospace forces, command a DropShip or JumpShip, or serve as a senior officer aboard a WarShip. Some Clans make use of the Nova Captain rank to differentiate commanders of Supernova units.[1][2] A larger commission would typically include 10 MechWarriors, 50 Elementals, 35+ serviceman for the related equipment, plus additional functionaries (or the equivalent numbers for aerospace fighters, Protomechs, etc).
Star Commanders usually require years of exceptional service before being promoted to Star Captain. Alternatively, a sibko cadet can test into the position by defeating three opponents during his/her Trial of Position, an exceptional and extremely rare event.[citation needed]
Contents
- 1 Clan Blood Spirit
- 2 Clan Cloud Cobra
- 3 Clan Coyote
- 4 Clan Diamond Shark
- 5 Clan Fire Mandrill
- 6 Clan Ghost Bear
- 7 Clan Goliath Scorpion
- 8 Clan Hell's Horses
- 9 Clan Ice Hellion
- 10 Clan Jade Falcon
- 11 Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
- 12 Clan Smoke Jaguar
- 13 Clan Snow Raven
- 14 Clan Star Adder
- 15 Clan Steel Viper
- 16 Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
- 17 References
- 18 Bibliography
Clan Blood Spirit
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Cloud Cobra
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Coyote
Like the Hell's Horses, Clan Coyote has an official Nova Captain rank. These officers command a Binary or Trinary of Novas. As they command twice the troops of a regular Binary, they could be considered a Major.
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain | |
Nova Captain |
Clan Diamond Shark
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Fire Mandrill
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental |
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Star Captain |
Clan Ghost Bear
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Goliath Scorpion
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Hell's Horses
Unlike most other Clans, there is an official Nova Captain rank available to warriors in the Hell's Horses touman. These officers command a Binary or Trinary of Novas. With the increased number of troops under their command (double that of the typical Star Captain) a Nova Captain could be considered equivalent to an Inner Sphere Major.
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain | |
Nova Captain |
Clan Ice Hellion
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Jade Falcon
Rank | Trueborn | Freeborn |
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Star Captain |
Clan Nova Cat (SLDF)
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Smoke Jaguar
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Snow Raven
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental | Naval Crew | Armor | Infantry | Support |
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Star Captain |
Clan Star Adder
Rank | MechWarrior | Aerospace fighter | Elemental | Naval Crew |
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Star Captain |
Clan Steel Viper
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
Clan Wolf/Clan Wolf-in-Exile
Rank | Insignia |
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Star Captain |
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 14
- ↑ 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. 120