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	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.''
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{{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 noncommissioned officer in a battalion, and is responsible for the discipline and conduct of all enlisted personnel in the battalion. ==SLDF== The [[SLDF]] didn't use the rank of Sergeant Major, instead calling them '''[[Master Sergeant|Master Sergeants]]'''. To reach this rank an SLDF soldier had to serve for at least four years.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== In the [[LAAF]], a Sergeant Major usually supports a company commander. Occasionally they lead 'Mech lances. Most LAAF boot camp instructors hold this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Sergeant Major]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajorLAAF.png]] |} ==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''&#39;s rank insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 19</ref> {|class="wikitable" |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' |- ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Artillery !! Rank !! Naval crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br>service |- ! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-mech.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-asf.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-infantry.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-armor.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-artillery.png]] ! ''Sho-ko''<br>([[Sergeant Major]]) |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-naval.png]] |align="center"|[[File:Shoko-tech.png]] |} ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== 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. 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. {|class="wikitable" |+ [[AFFS]] Ranks by Branch of service ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! Aerospace fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval crew !! Technical<br>service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>transportation |- ! [[Sergeant Major]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-MW.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-ASF.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Infantry.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Armor.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Naval.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Tech.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Admin.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Medical.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Legal.png]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajor-AFFS-Logistics.png]] |- ! [[Command Sergeant Major]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-MW.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-ASF.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Infantry.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Armor.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Naval.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Tech.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Admin.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Medical.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Legal.png]] |align="center"|[[File:CommandSergeantMajor-AFFS-Logistics.png]] |} ==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. {|class="wikitable" |+ [[CCAF]] Military Ranks ! CCAF Rank !! Warrior House rank !! Insignia |- ! ''[[Yi-si-ben-bing]]''<br>([[Master Sergeant]]) |N/A |align="center"|[[File:Yisibenbing.png]] |} ==Free Worlds League== In the [[FWLM]], each regiment has a single Sergeant Major. This person is responsible for the conduct and discipline of every enlisted soldier and NCO in the regiment. As it is the highest enlisted rank in the FWLM, soldiers who hold this rank are accorded a great deal of respect by their fellows.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> This rank is known as '''Master Chief Petty Officer''' in the FWLM Navy, with one MCPO per [[WarShip]], [[JumpShip]], and [[DropShip]]. Prior to the [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3030]] and the passage of the [[Military Reorganization Act]] of [[3046]], the [[Duchy of Andurien]]'s [[Defenders of Andurien]] regiments also used the rank of '''Banner''' and '''Master Banner''' in place of Sergeant Major.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 85</ref> To indicate their rank, FWLM Sergeant Majors and Master Chief Petty Officers use three gold chevrons on a purple background with a black bar and circular tab above it. {|class="wikitable" |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Sergeant Major]] |align="center"|[[File:SergeantMajorFWL.png]] |} ==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. ===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. ==ComStar/Word of Blake== 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.'' {|class="wikitable" width="400" |+ ComGuard/Word of Blake Militia Insignia ! Rank !! [[ComGuard]] Insignia !! [[Word of Blake Militia]] Insignia |- ! [[Acolyte]] |align="center"|[[File:Comstar-Acolyte.png]] |align="center"|[[File:WoB-Acolyte.png]] |- ! [[Adept]] |align="center"|[[File:Comstar-Adept.png]] |align="center"|[[File:WoB-Adept.png]] |} ==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. {|class="wikitable" |+ [[KungsArmé]] Military Rank Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Sergeant Major]] |align="center"|[[File:FreeRasalhague-SergeantMajor.png]] |} ==Periphery Powers== ===Magistracy of Canopus=== In the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]], the senior NCO of a battalion is known as a '''Command Sergeant'''. Their regimental level counterpart is known as a '''Banner Sergeant'''. The rank draws its name from the tradition of entrusting a regiment's colors to a highly experienced soldier. The modern MAF Banner Sergeant still performs this duty on formal occasions.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 86</ref> A Command Sergeant wears a single silver diamond to show their rank, while a Banner Sergeant wears two silver diamonds set above each other. {|class="wikitable" width="350" |+ [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Command Sergeant]] |align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-CommandSergeant.png]] |- ! [[Banner Sergeant]] |align="center"|[[File:MagistracyOfCanopus-BannerSergeant.png]] |} ===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. {|class="wikitable" width="350" |+ [[Taurian Defense Force]] Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Battalion Chief-Sergeant]] |align="center"|[[File:TaurianConcordat-BattalionChiefSergeant.png]] |} ===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''. {|class="wikitable" |+ [[Marian Legions]] Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! ''[[Miles Gregarius]]'' |align="center"|[[File:MH-MilesGregarius.png]] |} ===Outworlds Alliance=== Sergeant Major isn't one of the eight ranks used by the [[Alliance Military Corps]]. The AMC identifies its battalion senior NCO as a '''Preceptor'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> Their rank insignia is worn on each lapel, and consists of two green circles next to each other with brown dots in the center of each circle. {|class="wikitable" width="300" |+ [[Alliance Military Corps]] Insignia ! Rank !! Insignia |- ! [[Preceptor]] |align="center"|[[File:OA-Preceptor.png]] |} ==Notes== {{RankStyle}} ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' * ''[[The Star League]]'' [[Category:Military Ranks]]

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