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The [[Imperial Star Marines]] are the armed fighting forces carried aboard {{Imperial}} [[starship]]s. Marines deal with piracy and boarding actions in space, defend the [[starport]]s and [[base]]s belonging to the navy, and supplement other ground forces such as the army.
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The [[Imperial Marines]] or [[Imperial Star Marines]] are the armed fighting forces carried aboard {{Imperial}} [[starship]]s. Marines deal with piracy and boarding actions in space, defend the [[starport]]s and [[base]]s belonging to the navy, and supplement other ground forces such as the army.
 
* By reputation, the Imperial Marines are sent in when something or someone presents a serious threat to the well-being of the Imperium and its member worlds. They are never used lightly, and once committed, they never leave a job half-done.
 
* By reputation, the Imperial Marines are sent in when something or someone presents a serious threat to the well-being of the Imperium and its member worlds. They are never used lightly, and once committed, they never leave a job half-done.
 
* Some derogatorily call them the ''Lords of Space.''
 
* Some derogatorily call them the ''Lords of Space.''
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Please see the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] articles for related information:
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* [[Imperial Navy]] (IN)
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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** [[Colonial Navy]]
 
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*** [[Subsector Navy]]
 
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*** [[Planetary Navy]]
 
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** [[Imperial Star Marines]] (ISM)
 
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** [[Imperial Naval Intelligence]] (INI)
 
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** [[Naval Depot]]
 
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* [[Imperial Army]] (IA)
 
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** [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]] (COACC)
 
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** [[Ground Force Command]] (GFC)
 
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** [[Nautical Force Command]], a [[Wet Navy]] (NFC)
 
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** [[Sylean Rangers]]
 
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** [[Planetary Defense Force|Colonial Forces (Planetary Defense Forces)]]
 
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* [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] (IISS)
 
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** [[Express Boat Network]]
 
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** [[Imperial Intelligence]] (ImpInt)
 
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*** [[IISS Rangers]]
 
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*** [[Rhylanor Taoiseach]]
 
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** [[Imperial Secret Service]] (ISS)
 
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* [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]
 
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** [[Imperial Rules of War]]
 
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** [[Mercenary Slang]]
 
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** [[Repatriation Bond]]
 
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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
 
The Imperial Marines are a tried and proven military force as well as the tip of the Emperor of the [[Third Imperium]]'s might.
 
The Imperial Marines are a tried and proven military force as well as the tip of the Emperor of the [[Third Imperium]]'s might.
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=== Image Repository ===
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# Imperial Star Marines [[SEH|SEH with Diamonds]]. <br> [[File:Imperial Star Marines SEH.png|160px]]
  
 
=== Mission (Goals) ===
 
=== Mission (Goals) ===
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No information yet available.
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The marine's goal is simple: put down opposition to the Emperor anywhere, anytime, and for any reason. They stand as the elite end of interstellar force projection and are kept at the cutting edge of martial technology at a high expense. Marines typically employ top of the line [[TL-15]] [[weapon]]ry including [[battledress]], [[FGMP]]s, and [[grav tank]]s.
  
 
=== Doctrine & Strategy (Operations) ===  
 
=== Doctrine & Strategy (Operations) ===  
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====Shipboard Deployment====
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No information yet available.
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====Protection of Naval Facilities====
 
No information yet available.
 
No information yet available.
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====Protection of Starports====
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Despite the popular misconception, it is NOT the role of the [[Imperial Marines]] to provide protection to all starports. This is the role of the [[Starport Authority]] [[Police Force|Police]]. However, the [[Imperial Marines]] are empowered to provide assistance to the [[Starport Authority]] when requested.
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Depending upon the number of [[Imperial Navy|naval]] and [[Imperial Marines|marine]] personnel present at a given starport, the [[Naval Police]] may be present to ensure their good behaviour.
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====Military Government====
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On occasion, the [[Imperial Marines]] may be called upon to temporarily administer worlds under [[Martial Law]] or supply a [[Government|Military Government]] under [[Imperial Law]]. This is usually undertaken in cooperation with the [[Imperial Navy]] and the [[Subsector Duke]].
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====Recruitment====
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=====General Enlistment=====
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Anyone in the {{Imperium}} may volunteer to enlist in the [[Imperial Marines]]. Not all are accepted.
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=====Officer Recruitment=====
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Officers may be recruited either from serving enlisted marines or from those who have attended particular courses.
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Students of [[College|Colleges]] or [[University|Universities]] who have had their fees paid under the [[Naval Officer Training Corps]] scheme and those attending [[Naval Academy]] are required to enter the [[Imperial Marines]] as Officers if they do not enter the [[Imperial Navy]].
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Serving [[Imperial Marines]] selected for the [[Naval Officer Candidate School]] may be commissioned as [[Imperial Marine]] Officers if they pass the course.
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=====Draft=====
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The [[Imperial Marines]] has the right to draft personnel for a 4-year term of service. No person may be drafted more than once. Any person may submit to [[The Draft]], but this does not guarantee that the [[The Draft|Draftee]] will be required to serve in the [[Imperial Marines]].
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=====Recall=====
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Persons who have previously served in the [[Imperial Marines]] may (if never previously drafted to any service) may be recalled for a 4-year term of service using the same regulations as allow the draft itself.
  
 
=== Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) ===
 
=== Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 20em; text-align: left; font-size: 95%; float: right"
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{{Imperial Marine ranks}}
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Some of the organizational Grades and Ranks used by this force are included in the table to the right. Specific Grades and Ranks, and some of the Appointments appropriate to those respective Grades are listed in the table below. The nominal SUBSTANTIVE RANK listed is the proper Base Rank-title for the Grade in question. Individuals holding the Substantive Rank qualify to hold certain APPOINTMENTS for the Grade in question, and in such cases will typically be addressed by the Appointment-title rather than by the nominal Substantive Rank-title at the Grade of the Appointment.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"  
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|+ IMPERIAL MARINES: Grades, Ranks, and Appointments
 
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! colspan="2" style="font-size: larger; background: #ddd;" |Imperial Marine Ranks
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! Grade
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! Rank
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! Remarks
 
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![[File:Imperial-Sunburst-Sun-Marines-Traveller.gif|center]]
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| '''E0'''
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| '''Marine Apprentice'''
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| Marine recruits are Navy volunteers who go through an arduous selection process called "the Grinder"<ref>[[GURPS Traveller: Ground Forces]], p.49</ref>. They are then on probation for a period afterwards until they are promoted to the rank of Marine. Those that fail the "Grinder" or are deemed unsuitable for promotion during probation are "sent down" to the Navy as Ordinary Space Hands.
 
|-
 
|-
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!Commissioned Officers
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|
 
|-
 
|-
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|O8 » Brigadier-General (Marshal)
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| '''E1'''
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| '''Marine''' <br><small>(Marine 1st Class)</small>
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| None
 
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|-
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|O7 » Brigadier
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| '''E2'''
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| '''Lance Corporal'''
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| Marine Asst. or Acting [[Team|Fire-Team]] Leader or Specialist
 
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|O6 » Coronel
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| '''E3'''
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| '''Corporal'''
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| Marine [[Team|Fire-Team]] Leader
 
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|-
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|O5 » Lieutenant Coronel
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| '''E4'''
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| '''Lance Sergeant'''
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| Marine Asst. or Acting [[Squad]] Leader
 
|-
 
|-
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|O4 » Force Commander
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| '''E5'''
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| '''Sergeant'''
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| Marine [[Squad]] Leader or Acting [[Squad|Section]] Leader
 
|-
 
|-
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|O3 » Captain <small>(Force Captain)</small>
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| '''E6'''
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| '''Staff Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Staff Appointment</small>'''. Marine [[Squad|Section]] Leader or [[Platoon]] Senior NCO.
 
|-
 
|-
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|O2 » First Lieutenant <small>(Force Lieutenant)</small>
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| '''E6'''
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| '''Gunnery Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Technical Specialist</small>'''. The lead Marine NCO of a Specialist sub-unit. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support like Staff Marines. A Gunnery Sergeant is typically of grade E6 or E7. An E6 appointed as Gunnery Sergeant has generally been in-grade for some time and is more experienced and is considered to outrank a Staff Sergeant.
 
|-
 
|-
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|O1 » Second Lieutenant <small>(Force Ensign)</small>
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| ''(E6)''
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| ''Section Sergeant''
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| ''The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a Marine [[Squad|Section]], a sub-set of a ship's Marine detachment that can be as large as a [[Platoon]]. A Section Sergeant is typically of grade E6 or E7.  They assist the Marine commanding the [[Squad|Section]], usually a subaltern officer or breveted NCO.''
 
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|-
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!
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| '''E7'''
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| '''Master Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist</small>'''. Marine Specialist at the [[Detachment]] level overseeing Specialist sub-units, or a [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]] or [[Detachment]] level Staff NCO (''e.g. Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQS)'').
 
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|-
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|O0 » Cadet / Midshipman
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| '''E7'''
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| '''Leading Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>Senior Staff Appointment</small>'''. Marine [[Platoon]]/[[Squad|Section]] Leader, or sometimes the Senior NCO in a Marine [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]].
 
|-
 
|-
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!Enlisted
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| ''(E7)''
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| ''Leading Gunnery Sergeant''
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| '''''<small>Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment</small>'''''. ''The lead Marine NCO of a Specialist sub-unit. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support like Staff Marines.''
 
|-
 
|-
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|E9 » Sergeant Major
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| ''(E7)''
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| ''Chief Gunnery Sergeant''
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| ''If there is more than one Gunnery Sergeant in a ship's crew or force, the senior Gunnery Sergeant is known as the "Chief Gunnery Sergeant". A Chief Gunnery Sergeant is typically of grade E7.''
 
|-
 
|-
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|E8 » Master Sergeant <small>(First Sergeant)</small>
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| ''(E7)''
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| ''Colour Sergeant''
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| '''''<small>Appointment.</small>''''' ''Senior NCO in a Marine [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]], who is responsible for carrying out special ceremonial and protocol duties.''
 
|-
 
|-
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|E7 » Leading Sergeant
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| '''E8'''
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| '''Senior Master Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist - ''Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. Marine NCOIC supervising Specialist sub-units at the [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]] level, or a [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]] level Staff NCO (''e.g. Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant (BQS)'').
 
|-
 
|-
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|E6 » Staff Sergeant <small>(Gunnery Sergeant)</small>
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| '''E8'''
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| '''Master Gunnery Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment - ''Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. Master Gunnery Sergeants are leading Marine NCO Specialists supervising technical combat support specialist sub-units at the [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]] level. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support.
 
|-
 
|-
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|E5 » Sergeant
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| '''E8'''
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| '''First Sergeant''' (CSM)
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| '''<small>Senior Staff Appointment - ''Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. The senior Marine NCO in a Marine [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]] or [[Detachment]]. They are assigned to advise a Marine [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]] or [[Detachment]] commander (usually a Captain or Force Commander). Called a "''Company Sergeant Major (CSM)''" when assigned to a [[Detachment]].
 
|-
 
|-
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|E4 » Lance Sergeant
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| ''(E8)''
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| ''Ship's Sergeant''
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| ''The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a ship's Marine [[Detachment]]. Large ships can carry a [[Detachment]] as large as a [[Company (unit)|Company]]. A Ship's Sergeant is typically of grade E7 or E8.''
 
|-
 
|-
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|E3 » Corporal
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| '''E9'''
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| '''Chief Master Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist - ''Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. Marine NCOIC supervising Specialist units at the [[Regiment]]/[[Brigade]]/[[Fleet]] level and/or assisting a Sergeant Major or Chief Master Gunnery Sergeant, or a [[Regiment]]/[[Brigade]]/[[Fleet]] level Staff NCO (''e.g. Regimental/Fleet Quartermaster Sergeant (RQS/FQS)'').
 
|-
 
|-
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|E2 » Lance Corporal
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| '''E9'''
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| '''Chief Master Gunnery Sergeant'''
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| '''<small>Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment - ''Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. Chief Master Gunnery Sergeants are the senior Marine NCO Specialists and technical experts. Chief Master Gunnery Sergeants are leading Marine NCO Specialists supervising technical combat support specialist units at the [[Regiment]]/[[Brigade]]/[[Fleet]] level. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support.
 
|-
 
|-
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|E1 » Marine/Private <small>(Private 1st Class)</small>
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| '''E9'''
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| '''Sergeant Major'''
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| '''<small>Senior Staff Appointment - ''Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent''</small>'''. The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a Marine [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]], [[Regiment]], or higher. They are assigned to advise senior Marine Field and Flag commanders. Mostly an honorary title because Marines usually serve in small units that are only notionally assigned to a higher command.
 
|-
 
|-
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!
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| ''(E9)''
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| ''Battalion Sergeant Major (BSM)''
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| ''The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a [[Battalion]] or [[Battalion|Squadron]]. They are assigned to advise a Marine [[Battalion]] or [[Battalion|Squadron]] commander.''
 
|-
 
|-
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|E0 » Marine Recruit / Apprentice
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| ''(E9)''
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| ''Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)''
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Some of the organizational ranks and grades used by this force are included in the table to the right.
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| ''The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a [[Regiment]] or [[Brigade]]. They are assigned to advise a Marine [[Regiment]] or [[Brigade]] commander.''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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|+ Marines, Grades & Ranks
 
 
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|-
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! #
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| ''(E9)''
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! Grade
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| ''Force Sergeant Major''
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! Remarks
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| ''The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in an Expeditionary Force. They are assigned to advise a Marine [[Brigadier General (IM)|Brigadier]] or [[Brigadier General (IM)|Brigadier-General]] leading an Expeditionary Force during large-scale operations.''
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|-
 
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| E0
 
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| Marine Apprentice
 
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| Marine recruits are Navy volunteers who go through an arduous selection process called "the Grinder"<ref>[[GURPS Traveller: Ground Forces]], p.49</ref>. They are then on probation for a period afterwards until they are promoted to the rank of Marine. Those that fail the "Grinder" or are deemed unsuitable for promotion during probation are "sent down" to the Navy as Ordinary Space Hands.
 
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|-
 
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| E1
 
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| Marine/Private <br><small>(Private 1st Class)</small>
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| E2
 
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| Lance Corporal
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| E3
 
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| Corporal
 
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| None
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| E4
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| ''(E9)''
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| Lance Sergeant  
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| ''Fleet Sergeant Major (FSM)''
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| None
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| ''The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a [[Fleet]]. They are assigned to advise a Marine [[Brigadier General (IM)|Brigadier-General]] acting as [[Subsector Marshal (IM)]].''
 
|-
 
|-
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| E5
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|
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| Sergeant
 
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| None
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| E6
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| '''O0'''
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| Staff Sergeant
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| E6
 
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| Section Sergeant
 
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| The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a Marine Section, a sub-set of a ship's Marine detachment that can be as large as a platoon. A Section Sergeant is typically an E6 or E7.  They assist the Marine commanding the Section, usually a subaltern officer or breveted NCO.
 
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|-
 
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| E6
 
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| Gunnery Sergeant
 
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| The lead Marine NCO of a Specialist sub-unit. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support like Staff Marines. A Gunnery Sergeant is typically an E6 or E7.
 
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|-
 
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| E7
 
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| Leading Sergeant
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| E7
 
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| Ship's Sergeant
 
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| The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a ship's Marine detachment. Large ships can carry a detachment as large as a company. A Ship's Sergeant is typically an E7 or E8.
 
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|-
 
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| E8
 
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| Master Sergeant
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| E8
 
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| First Sergeant
 
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| The senior Marine NCO (Grade E8) in a Marine Company. They are assigned to advise a Marine Company commander (usually a Captain).
 
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|-
 
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| E8
 
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| Chief/Master Gunnery Sergeant
 
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| If there is more than one Gunnery Sergeant in a ship's crew, the senior Gunnery Sergeant is known as the Chief Gunnery Sergeant. If a Chief Gunnery Sergeant is of rank E8 or higher (such as the senior-most Gunnery Sergeant in a Marine Company or within a Marine Force or Battalion) he is known by the title Master Gunnery Sergeant.
 
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|-
 
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| E9
 
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| Sergeant Major
 
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| The senior Marine NCO (Grade E9) in a Marine Battalion or Regiment. They are assigned to advise a Marine Battalion or Regiment commander. Mostly an honorary title because Marines usually serve in small units that are only notionally assigned to a higher command.
 
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|-
 
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| E9
 
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| Force Sergeant Major
 
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| The senior Marine NCO (Grade E9) in a Force. They are assigned to advise a Marine Force commander.
 
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|-
 
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| E9
 
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| Fleet Sergeant Major'''
 
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| The senior Marine NCO (Grade E9) in a Fleet. They are assigned to advise a Marine Fleet commander.
 
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|-
 
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| O0
 
 
| Cadet / Midshipman
 
| Cadet / Midshipman
 
| None
 
| None
 
|-
 
|-
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| O1
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|
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| Second Lieutenant <br><small>(Force Ensign)</small>
 
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| None
 
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|-
 
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| O1
 
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| Section Commander
 
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| A Marine officer or breveted NCO in command of a sub-detachment of Marines equivalent to a squad or platoon in size.
 
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|-
 
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| O2
 
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| First Lieutenant <br><small>(Force Lieutenant)</small>
 
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| None
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| O3
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| --
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| Captain <br><small>(Force Captain)</small>
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| ''Section Commander''
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| None
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| ''A Marine officer (Grade O1) or breveted NCO (Grade E6-E7) in command of a sub-[[Detachment]] of Marines equivalent to a [[Squad]] or [[Platoon]] in size. Occasionally a Marine Midshipman-in-training will temporarily hold this position, in which case he is often unofficially referred to as a "Third Lieutenant".'' 
 
|-
 
|-
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| O3
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|
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| Ship's Major
 
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| The honorary rank bestowed upon a Marine Captain when on-board a ship so there will be no confusion between them and the ship's Captain, its commander.
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| O4
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| '''O1'''
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| Force Commander
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| '''Second Lieutenant''' <br><small>(Force Ensign)</small>
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| A Marine officer placed in command of a Force of Marines. A Marine Force is made up of Ship's Detachments assigned under one Headquarters.
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| A Marine Officer leading a [[Platoon]]. Usually considered a commissioned officer-in-training.
 
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|-
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| O5
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| '''O2'''
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| Lieutenant Coronel
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| '''First Lieutenant''' <br><small>(Force Lieutenant)</small>
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| None
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| A Marine Officer leading a [[Platoon]], or the Executive Officer of a Marine [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]]. 
 
|-
 
|-
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| O5
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| '''O3'''
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| Fleet Commander
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| '''Captain''' <br><small>(Force Captain)</small>
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| A Marine officer who commands all Marines in a Navy Fleet-level command.
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| A Marine Officer in charge of a [[Company (unit)|Company/Troop/Battery]], or the Executive Officer of a Marine [[Detachment]].  The term ''Ship's Major'' is an honorary title bestowed upon a Marine Captain when on-board a ship so there will be no confusion between them and the ship's Captain, its commander.
 
|-
 
|-
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| O6
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| '''O4'''
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| Coronel
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| '''Force Commander'''
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| None
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| A Marine officer who commands a [[Detachment]] of Marines. A Marine Force is made up of Ship's [[Detachment]]s assigned under one Headquarters. A Force Commander may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]]. 
 
|-
 
|-
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| O6
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| '''O5'''
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| Brigadier-Coronel
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| '''Lieutenant Coronel'''
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| A Marine Coronel who is given a brevet-promotion and the responsibilities of a Brigadier. It is a Navy appointment.
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| A Marine field-officer who commands the Marines in a Navy Fleet/Task Group-level command or [[Battalion|Battalion/Squadron]]. A Lieutenant Coronel may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine [[Regiment]].  
 
|-
 
|-
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| O7
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| '''O6'''
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| Brigadier
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| '''Coronel'''
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| Senior Marine officer rank, overseeing Fleet-level and/or Subsector-level command responsibilities. It is a Navy appointment.
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| A Marine field-officer who commands the Marines in a Navy Fleet/Task Force-level command or [[Regiment]] or Regimental Combat Team. A Coronel may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine [[Brigade]] or Expeditionary Unit.
 
|-
 
|-
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| O8
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| '''O7'''
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| Brigadier-General
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| '''Brigadier'''
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| A Marine Brigadier who is promoted to the highest General-officer rank in the Imperial Marines. It is a Sector Fleet level (or occasionally multiple-Subsector Fleet level) administrative position, and is a Navy appointment.
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| Senior Marine field-officer rank, overseeing a Fleet/Task Force-level Marine [[Brigade]] or Expeditionary Unit, or overseeing Subsector-level (Numbered-Fleet) command responsibilities.  Brigadiers also serve as senior staffers on a Navy Flag Officer’s Staff. It is a Navy appointment.
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|- 
 +
| '''O8'''
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| '''Brigadier-General'''
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| A Marine [[Brigadier General (IM)|Brigadier]] who is promoted to General-officer Flag-rank in the Imperial Marines. In addition to overseeing Subsector-level (Numbered-Fleet) command responsibilities, the rank carries varying appointments for both Subsector-Fleet level ([[Subsector Marshal (IM)|Subsector Vice-Marshal]]) and Sector-Fleet level (Sector Marshal) administrative positions and is a Navy appointment.
 
|-
 
|-
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| O8
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| ''(O8/O9)''
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| Marshal
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| ''Marshal''
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| A Marine Brigadier or Brigadier-General who is designated as overall commander of multiple Fleet-level commands. It is only used in wartime and is an Imperial appointment.
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| '''''<small>Appointment.</small>''''' ''A Marine [[Brigadier General (IM)|Brigadier-General]] who is designated as overall commander of multiple Fleet-level commands and operations of [[Division]] and Expeditionary Force in size in a theater of war. It is only used in wartime and is an Imperial appointment.''
 
|-
 
|-
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| O8
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| '''O9'''
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| Brigadier-Commandant of the Corps
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| '''[[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]]'''
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| The highest ranking Marine Officer in the Imperial Marines. If one or more Marshals have been appointed, the rank is increased to '''Marshal-Commandant of the Corps'''. The Brigadier-Commandant's job is entirely political and involves representing the Corps at Court and getting support for its funding in the Moot.  The Brigadier-Commandant normally holds a minimum noble title of [[Viscount]].  
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| The highest ranking Marine Officer in the Imperial Marines. If one or more Marshals have been appointed, the rank is increased to ''[[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]]''. The Marshal-Commandant's job is entirely political and involves representing the Corps at Court and getting support for its funding in the Moot.  The Marshal-Commandant normally holds a minimum noble title of [[Viscount]].  
 
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=== TO&E (Organization) ===
 
=== TO&E (Organization) ===
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No information yet available.
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At the time of the [[Fifth Frontier War]], the [[Spinward Marches Fleet]] was organised on the ideal of one [[Imperial Marine Regiment]] per [[Numbered Fleet]] e.g. [[8327th Imperial Marine Regiment]] was attached to the [[213th Fleet (SM)|213th Fleet]]. Additionally various Regiments and Divisions in garrison roles attached to the [[Named Fleet]] e.g. [[Karin (world)|Karin]] (Regiment) and [[Wonstar (world)|Wonstar]] (Division).
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The [[Imperial Marines]] also supply the [[Marine Guard Regiment]] to the [[Imperial Guard]].
  
 
=== Force Composition ===
 
=== Force Composition ===
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No information yet available.
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# Imperial Marine Regiment. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Regiment.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Task Force Headquarters. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Task Force Headquarters.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Task Force. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Task Force.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Lift Cavalry Troop. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Lift Cavalry Troop.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Lift Tank Company. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Lift Tank Company.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Lift Rifle Company. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Lift rifle company.jpeg|400px]]
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# Imperial Marine Meson Battery. <br> [[File: Imperial Marine Meson Battery.jpeg|400px]]
  
 
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=== Selected Vehicle Classes ===
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* [[Imperial Navy]] (IN)
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** [[Colonial Navy]]
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*** [[Subsector Navy]]
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*** [[Planetary Navy]]
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** [[Imperial Star Marines]] (ISM)
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** [[Imperial Naval Intelligence]] (INI)
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** [[Naval Depot]]
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* [[Imperial Army]] (IA)
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** [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]] (COACC)
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** [[Ground Force Command]] (GFC)
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** [[Nautical Force Command]], a [[Wet Navy]] (NFC)
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** [[Sylean Rangers]]
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** [[Planetary Defense Force|Colonial Forces (Planetary Defense Forces)]]
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* [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] (IISS)
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** [[Express Boat Network]]
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** [[Imperial Intelligence]] (ImpInt)
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*** [[IISS Rangers]]
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*** [[Rhylanor Taoiseach]]
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** [[Imperial Secret Service]] (ISS)
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* [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]
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** [[Imperial Rules of War]]
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** [[Mercenary Slang]]
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** [[Repatriation Bond]]
  
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Striker |page=TBD |version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S3= [[GURPS Traveller: Star Mercs]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 12 |page= 42-45 |article= Imperial Marine Task Force Organization}}
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|S4= [[GURPS Traveller: Nobles]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Striker II |page=TBD }}
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|S5= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Star Mercs |page=TBD}}
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|S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Ground Forces |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Nobles |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society volume 4 | article=Imperial marine task force organization | page=69-75}}
 
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Latest revision as of 17:45, 5 April 2024

Imperial Marine Logo.jpeg

The Imperial Marines or Imperial Star Marines are the armed fighting forces carried aboard Imperial starships. Marines deal with piracy and boarding actions in space, defend the starports and bases belonging to the navy, and supplement other ground forces such as the army.

  • By reputation, the Imperial Marines are sent in when something or someone presents a serious threat to the well-being of the Imperium and its member worlds. They are never used lightly, and once committed, they never leave a job half-done.
  • Some derogatorily call them the Lords of Space.


Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Imperial Marines are a tried and proven military force as well as the tip of the Emperor of the Third Imperium's might.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. Imperial Star Marines SEH with Diamonds.
    Imperial Star Marines SEH.png

Mission (Goals)[edit]

The marine's goal is simple: put down opposition to the Emperor anywhere, anytime, and for any reason. They stand as the elite end of interstellar force projection and are kept at the cutting edge of martial technology at a high expense. Marines typically employ top of the line TL-15 weaponry including battledress, FGMPs, and grav tanks.

Doctrine & Strategy (Operations)[edit]

Shipboard Deployment[edit]

No information yet available.

Protection of Naval Facilities[edit]

No information yet available.

Protection of Starports[edit]

Despite the popular misconception, it is NOT the role of the Imperial Marines to provide protection to all starports. This is the role of the Starport Authority Police. However, the Imperial Marines are empowered to provide assistance to the Starport Authority when requested.

Depending upon the number of naval and marine personnel present at a given starport, the Naval Police may be present to ensure their good behaviour.

Military Government[edit]

On occasion, the Imperial Marines may be called upon to temporarily administer worlds under Martial Law or supply a Military Government under Imperial Law. This is usually undertaken in cooperation with the Imperial Navy and the Subsector Duke.

Recruitment[edit]

General Enlistment[edit]

Anyone in the Imperium may volunteer to enlist in the Imperial Marines. Not all are accepted.

Officer Recruitment[edit]

Officers may be recruited either from serving enlisted marines or from those who have attended particular courses. Students of Colleges or Universities who have had their fees paid under the Naval Officer Training Corps scheme and those attending Naval Academy are required to enter the Imperial Marines as Officers if they do not enter the Imperial Navy. Serving Imperial Marines selected for the Naval Officer Candidate School may be commissioned as Imperial Marine Officers if they pass the course.

Draft[edit]

The Imperial Marines has the right to draft personnel for a 4-year term of service. No person may be drafted more than once. Any person may submit to The Draft, but this does not guarantee that the Draftee will be required to serve in the Imperial Marines.

Recall[edit]

Persons who have previously served in the Imperial Marines may (if never previously drafted to any service) may be recalled for a 4-year term of service using the same regulations as allow the draft itself.

Rank & Grade (Hierarchy)[edit]

Imperial Marine Ranks
Imperial Marine Logo.jpeg
Commissioned Officers
O9 » Marshal-Commandant of the Corps
O8 » Brigadier-General (Marshal)
O7 » Brigadier
O6 » Coronel
O5 » Lieutenant Coronel
O4 » Force Commander
O3 » Captain (Force Captain)
O2 » First Lieutenant (Force Lieutenant)
O1 » Second Lieutenant (Force Ensign)
O0 » Cadet / Midshipman
Enlisted Ranks
E9 » Chief Master Gun. Sgt (Sergeant Major)
E8 » Master Gunnery Sgt. (First Sergeant)
E7 » Master Sergeant (Leading Sergeant)
E6 » Staff Sergeant (Gunnery Sergeant)
E5 » Sergeant
E4 » Lance Sergeant
E3 » Corporal
E2 » Lance Corporal
E1 » Marine/Private (Private 1st Class)
E0 » Marine Recruit / Apprentice

Some of the organizational Grades and Ranks used by this force are included in the table to the right. Specific Grades and Ranks, and some of the Appointments appropriate to those respective Grades are listed in the table below. The nominal SUBSTANTIVE RANK listed is the proper Base Rank-title for the Grade in question. Individuals holding the Substantive Rank qualify to hold certain APPOINTMENTS for the Grade in question, and in such cases will typically be addressed by the Appointment-title rather than by the nominal Substantive Rank-title at the Grade of the Appointment.

IMPERIAL MARINES: Grades, Ranks, and Appointments
Grade Rank Remarks
E0 Marine Apprentice Marine recruits are Navy volunteers who go through an arduous selection process called "the Grinder"[1]. They are then on probation for a period afterwards until they are promoted to the rank of Marine. Those that fail the "Grinder" or are deemed unsuitable for promotion during probation are "sent down" to the Navy as Ordinary Space Hands.
E1 Marine
(Marine 1st Class) 		None
E2 Lance Corporal Marine Asst. or Acting Fire-Team Leader or Specialist
E3 Corporal Marine Fire-Team Leader
E4 Lance Sergeant Marine Asst. or Acting Squad Leader
E5 Sergeant Marine Squad Leader or Acting Section Leader
E6 Staff Sergeant SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Staff Appointment. Marine Section Leader or Platoon Senior NCO.
E6 Gunnery Sergeant SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Technical Specialist. The lead Marine NCO of a Specialist sub-unit. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support like Staff Marines. A Gunnery Sergeant is typically of grade E6 or E7. An E6 appointed as Gunnery Sergeant has generally been in-grade for some time and is more experienced and is considered to outrank a Staff Sergeant.
(E6) Section Sergeant The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a Marine Section, a sub-set of a ship's Marine detachment that can be as large as a Platoon. A Section Sergeant is typically of grade E6 or E7. They assist the Marine commanding the Section, usually a subaltern officer or breveted NCO.
E7 Master Sergeant SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist. Marine Specialist at the Detachment level overseeing Specialist sub-units, or a Company/Troop/Battery or Detachment level Staff NCO (e.g. Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQS)).
E7 Leading Sergeant Senior Staff Appointment. Marine Platoon/Section Leader, or sometimes the Senior NCO in a Marine Company/Troop/Battery.
(E7) Leading Gunnery Sergeant Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment. The lead Marine NCO of a Specialist sub-unit. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support like Staff Marines.
(E7) Chief Gunnery Sergeant If there is more than one Gunnery Sergeant in a ship's crew or force, the senior Gunnery Sergeant is known as the "Chief Gunnery Sergeant". A Chief Gunnery Sergeant is typically of grade E7.
(E7) Colour Sergeant Appointment. Senior NCO in a Marine Company/Troop/Battery, who is responsible for carrying out special ceremonial and protocol duties.
E8 Senior Master Sergeant SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist - Warrant Officer Equivalent. Marine NCOIC supervising Specialist sub-units at the Battalion/Squadron level, or a Battalion/Squadron level Staff NCO (e.g. Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant (BQS)).
E8 Master Gunnery Sergeant Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment - Warrant Officer Equivalent. Master Gunnery Sergeants are leading Marine NCO Specialists supervising technical combat support specialist sub-units at the Battalion/Squadron level. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support.
E8 First Sergeant (CSM) Senior Staff Appointment - Warrant Officer Equivalent. The senior Marine NCO in a Marine Company/Troop/Battery or Detachment. They are assigned to advise a Marine Company/Troop/Battery or Detachment commander (usually a Captain or Force Commander). Called a "Company Sergeant Major (CSM)" when assigned to a Detachment.
(E8) Ship's Sergeant The honorary title granted to the senior NCO in a ship's Marine Detachment. Large ships can carry a Detachment as large as a Company. A Ship's Sergeant is typically of grade E7 or E8.
E9 Chief Master Sergeant SUBSTANTIVE RANK / Nominal Base Grade & Technical Specialist - Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent. Marine NCOIC supervising Specialist units at the Regiment/Brigade/Fleet level and/or assisting a Sergeant Major or Chief Master Gunnery Sergeant, or a Regiment/Brigade/Fleet level Staff NCO (e.g. Regimental/Fleet Quartermaster Sergeant (RQS/FQS)).
E9 Chief Master Gunnery Sergeant Technical Combat Specialist - Appointment - Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent. Chief Master Gunnery Sergeants are the senior Marine NCO Specialists and technical experts. Chief Master Gunnery Sergeants are leading Marine NCO Specialists supervising technical combat support specialist units at the Regiment/Brigade/Fleet level. Specialist Marines are considered technical or combat support rather than administrative support.
E9 Sergeant Major Senior Staff Appointment - Senior Warrant Officer Equivalent. The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a Marine Battalion/Squadron, Regiment, or higher. They are assigned to advise senior Marine Field and Flag commanders. Mostly an honorary title because Marines usually serve in small units that are only notionally assigned to a higher command.
(E9) Battalion Sergeant Major (BSM) The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a Battalion or Squadron. They are assigned to advise a Marine Battalion or Squadron commander.
(E9) Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a Regiment or Brigade. They are assigned to advise a Marine Regiment or Brigade commander.
(E9) Force Sergeant Major The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in an Expeditionary Force. They are assigned to advise a Marine Brigadier or Brigadier-General leading an Expeditionary Force during large-scale operations.
(E9) Fleet Sergeant Major (FSM) The senior Marine NCO (grade E9) in a Fleet. They are assigned to advise a Marine Brigadier-General acting as Subsector Marshal (IM).
O0 Cadet / Midshipman None
-- Section Commander A Marine officer (Grade O1) or breveted NCO (Grade E6-E7) in command of a sub-Detachment of Marines equivalent to a Squad or Platoon in size. Occasionally a Marine Midshipman-in-training will temporarily hold this position, in which case he is often unofficially referred to as a "Third Lieutenant".
O1 Second Lieutenant
(Force Ensign) 		A Marine Officer leading a Platoon. Usually considered a commissioned officer-in-training.
O2 First Lieutenant
(Force Lieutenant) 		A Marine Officer leading a Platoon, or the Executive Officer of a Marine Company/Troop/Battery.
O3 Captain
(Force Captain) 		A Marine Officer in charge of a Company/Troop/Battery, or the Executive Officer of a Marine Detachment. The term Ship's Major is an honorary title bestowed upon a Marine Captain when on-board a ship so there will be no confusion between them and the ship's Captain, its commander.
O4 Force Commander A Marine officer who commands a Detachment of Marines. A Marine Force is made up of Ship's Detachments assigned under one Headquarters. A Force Commander may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine Battalion/Squadron.
O5 Lieutenant Coronel A Marine field-officer who commands the Marines in a Navy Fleet/Task Group-level command or Battalion/Squadron. A Lieutenant Coronel may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine Regiment.
O6 Coronel A Marine field-officer who commands the Marines in a Navy Fleet/Task Force-level command or Regiment or Regimental Combat Team. A Coronel may also be the Executive Officer of a Marine Brigade or Expeditionary Unit.
O7 Brigadier Senior Marine field-officer rank, overseeing a Fleet/Task Force-level Marine Brigade or Expeditionary Unit, or overseeing Subsector-level (Numbered-Fleet) command responsibilities. Brigadiers also serve as senior staffers on a Navy Flag Officer’s Staff. It is a Navy appointment.
O8 Brigadier-General A Marine Brigadier who is promoted to General-officer Flag-rank in the Imperial Marines. In addition to overseeing Subsector-level (Numbered-Fleet) command responsibilities, the rank carries varying appointments for both Subsector-Fleet level (Subsector Vice-Marshal) and Sector-Fleet level (Sector Marshal) administrative positions and is a Navy appointment.
(O8/O9) Marshal Appointment. A Marine Brigadier-General who is designated as overall commander of multiple Fleet-level commands and operations of Division and Expeditionary Force in size in a theater of war. It is only used in wartime and is an Imperial appointment.
O9 Marshal-Commandant of the Corps The highest ranking Marine Officer in the Imperial Marines. If one or more Marshals have been appointed, the rank is increased to Marshal-Commandant of the Corps. The Marshal-Commandant's job is entirely political and involves representing the Corps at Court and getting support for its funding in the Moot. The Marshal-Commandant normally holds a minimum noble title of Viscount.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The Imperial Marines were founded by Cleon Zhunastu, who transformed the landing forces of the Sylean Navy into the Imperial Marines over 1,100 years ago. Weapons and tactics have changed, but the Marines’ basic function remains the same:

  • Move fast..
  • Strike hard and...
  • Enforce the Emperor’s will.

TO&E (Organization)[edit]

At the time of the Fifth Frontier War, the Spinward Marches Fleet was organised on the ideal of one Imperial Marine Regiment per Numbered Fleet e.g. 8327th Imperial Marine Regiment was attached to the 213th Fleet. Additionally various Regiments and Divisions in garrison roles attached to the Named Fleet e.g. Karin (Regiment) and Wonstar (Division).

The Imperial Marines also supply the Marine Guard Regiment to the Imperial Guard.

Force Composition[edit]

  1. Imperial Marine Regiment.
    Imperial Marine Regiment.jpeg
  2. Imperial Marine Task Force Headquarters.
    Imperial Marine Task Force Headquarters.jpeg
  3. Imperial Marine Task Force.
    Imperial Marine Task Force.jpeg
  4. Imperial Marine Lift Cavalry Troop.
    Imperial Marine Lift Cavalry Troop.jpeg
  5. Imperial Marine Lift Tank Company.
    Imperial Marine Lift Tank Company.jpeg
  6. Imperial Marine Lift Rifle Company.
    Imperial Marine Lift rifle company.jpeg
  7. Imperial Marine Meson Battery.
    Imperial Marine Meson Battery.jpeg

Selected Vehicle Classes[edit]

Some vehicle classes widely used within the systems and worlds of this force include:

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

This force primarily operates in the following areas:
Charted Space:

World Listing: 1105[edit]

This force is known to regularly operate within the following systems and worlds:

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See also[edit]

Third Imperium[edit]

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Third Imperium

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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