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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
− | In the [[AFFS]], a recently-graduated [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Federated Suns Military Academies|military academy]] [[Cadet]] is given the rank of '''Subaltern'''. If they successfully complete their duties for six months they are promoted to [[Leftenant]].<ref> | + | In the [[AFFS]], a recently-graduated [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Federated Suns Military Academies|military academy]] [[Cadet]] is given the rank of '''Subaltern'''. If they successfully complete their duties for six months they are promoted to [[Leftenant]].<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 125</ref> |
− | Prior to the formation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Subalterns wore a plain white epaulette as their rank insignia. After the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[AFFS]] changed the Subaltern's insignia to a plain green epaulette trimmed in their branch color.<ref> | + | Prior to the formation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Subalterns wore a plain white epaulette as their rank insignia. After the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[AFFS]] changed the Subaltern's insignia to a plain green epaulette trimmed in their branch color.<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 132</ref> |
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− | == Taurian Defense Force== | + | ==Taurian Defense Force== |
− | In the TDF, '''Subaltern''' is the rank given to company commanders.<ref> | + | In the TDF, '''Subaltern''' is the rank given to company commanders.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 53</ref> See the [[Captain#Taurian Defense Force|Captain]] page for more information. Their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot. |
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+ | ==Aurigan Coalition Military== | ||
+ | In the [[Aurigan Coalition Military]], '''Subaltern''' is the rank given to battalion commanders, though in [[BattleMech]] units, they command lances of four BattleMechs.<ref name=HA:TACp26>House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p.26</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
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Armed Forces of the Federated Suns[edit]
In the AFFS, a recently-graduated military academy Cadet is given the rank of Subaltern. If they successfully complete their duties for six months they are promoted to Leftenant.[1]
Prior to the formation of the Federated Commonwealth, Subalterns wore a plain white epaulette as their rank insignia. After the FedCom Civil War, the AFFS changed the Subaltern's insignia to a plain green epaulette trimmed in their branch color.[2]
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Subaltern |
Taurian Defense Force[edit]
In the TDF, Subaltern is the rank given to company commanders.[3] See the Captain page for more information. Their rank insignia is a single gold ring filled with a red dot.
Rank | Insignia |
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Subaltern |
Aurigan Coalition Military[edit]
In the Aurigan Coalition Military, Subaltern is the rank given to battalion commanders, though in BattleMech units, they command lances of four BattleMechs.[4]