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Line 4: Since a single [[BattleMech|'Mech]] constitutes a Point in [[Clan military structure]], technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander, though only the vainest actually use that title.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> Since a single [[BattleMech|'Mech]] constitutes a Point in [[Clan military structure]], technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander, though only the vainest actually use that title.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> − The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In aerospace fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In [[battle armor]] Points, the Point Commander leads the five [[Elemental|Elementals]] much like an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non–battle armor) [[Infantry|infantry]] Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the [[Inner Sphere]] this infantry formation would be a [[platoon]] and typically be commanded by a [[Lieutenant]].) + The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In [[battle armor]] Points, the Point Commander leads the five [[Elemental|Elementals]] much like an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non–battle armor) [[Infantry|infantry]] Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the [[Inner Sphere]] this infantry formation would be a [[platoon]] and typically be commanded by a [[Lieutenant]].) On space vessels, some Clans will place a Point Commander in charge of a team of non–warrior caste crewmen (''e.g.'' Technicians). In such instances, these warriors go by the rank of '''Star Commander, Junior Grade'''.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 51</ref> On space vessels, some Clans will place a Point Commander in charge of a team of non–warrior caste crewmen (''e.g.'' Technicians). In such instances, these warriors go by the rank of '''Star Commander, Junior Grade'''.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 51</ref>
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Since a single [[BattleMech|'Mech]] constitutes a Point in [[Clan military structure]], technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander, though only the vainest actually use that title.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> | Since a single [[BattleMech|'Mech]] constitutes a Point in [[Clan military structure]], technically every Clan MechWarrior has the rank of Point Commander, though only the vainest actually use that title.<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG'', p. 201</ref> | ||
| − | The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In | + | The rank carries more authority in the other branches of the Clan military. In AeroSpace Fighter points, the Point Commander acts as the flight lead. In [[battle armor]] Points, the Point Commander leads the five [[Elemental|Elementals]] much like an Inner Sphere [[Corporal]], coordinating their strikes. An armored vehicle Point Commander is responsible for both tanks in the point. Finally, conventional (non–battle armor) [[Infantry|infantry]] Point Commanders command 25-soldier points. (In the [[Inner Sphere]] this infantry formation would be a [[platoon]] and typically be commanded by a [[Lieutenant]].) |
On space vessels, some Clans will place a Point Commander in charge of a team of non–warrior caste crewmen (''e.g.'' Technicians). In such instances, these warriors go by the rank of '''Star Commander, Junior Grade'''.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 51</ref> | On space vessels, some Clans will place a Point Commander in charge of a team of non–warrior caste crewmen (''e.g.'' Technicians). In such instances, these warriors go by the rank of '''Star Commander, Junior Grade'''.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 51</ref> | ||