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The rank of [[Subsector Marshal (IM)|Subsector Marshal]] (sometimes called '''The Brigadier-General''') (O8) is the commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] that commands all the Marines in the [[Numbered Fleet]] for a [[Subsector]] or has duties of similar importance in the staff of the [[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]] at the [[Capital (world)|Capital]].   
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The commissioned flag officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] of '''Brigadier-General''' (O8) normally carries with it the appointment and duties of ''Subsector Marshal'', whose responsibilities include command of all the Marines in the [[Numbered Fleet]] for a [[Subsector]] as a ''Sector Vice-Marshal'' or at a higher level of importance in the staff of the [[Sector Admiral]] for the [[Named Fleet|Sector Fleet]] as ''Sector Marshal''. An ''Imperial Marine Brigadier-General'' may also be appointed to duties of similar importance in the staff of the ''[[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]]'' on [[Capital (world)|Capital]].   
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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The rank of [[Subsector Marshal]] (sometimes called '''The Brigadier-General''') is the commissioned officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] that commands all the Marines in the [[Numbered Fleet]] for a [[Subsector]] or has duties of similar importance in the staff of the [[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]] at the [[Capital (world)|Capital]].
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The commissioned flag officer rank in the [[Imperial Marines]] of '''Brigadier-General''' (O8) normally carries with it the appointment and duties of ''Subsector Marshal'', whose responsibilities include command of all the Marines in the [[Numbered Fleet]] for a [[Subsector]] as a ''Sector Vice-Marshal'' or at a higher level of importance in the staff of the [[Sector Admiral]] for the [[Named Fleet|Sector Fleet]] as ''Sector Marshal''. An ''Imperial Marine Brigadier-General'' may also be appointed to duties of similar importance in the staff of the ''[[Marshal-Commandant of the Corps]]'' on [[Capital (world)|Capital]].  
  
 
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Fleet Admiral]].
 
* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Navy]] is [[Fleet Admiral]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] (Ground Forces Command) is [[Major General]].
 
  
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The role of [[Subsector Marshal (IM)|Subsector Marshal]] is political and administrative and is thus of greater status than it may appear given it's equivalent {{Imperial Army}} rank. The appointment to this rank attracts the title of [[Baron]]{{Page cite|name=Nobles|page=72}}.
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Ground Force Command|GFC]] is [[Major General]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Nautical Force Command|NFC]] is [[Sea Admiral]].
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* The equivalent rank in the [[Imperial Army]] [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command|COACC]] is [[Air Marshal|Air Vice-Marshal]].
  
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=== Rank & Grade (Hierarchy) ===
 
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Some of the organizational ranks and grades used by this force are included in the following table:
 
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The role of a ''Marine Brigadier-General'' as [[Subsector Marshal (IM)|Subsector Marshal]] is political and administrative and is thus of greater status than it may appear given it's equivalent [[Imperial Army]] rank. The appointment to this rank attracts the title of [[Baronet]] {{Page cite|name=Nobles|page=71}}.
  
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The substantive ''rank'' of ''Marshal'' has appeared and disappeared several times over the centuries. A Marshal oversees a group of four or more [[subsector]]s (a [[Quadrant]]). ''Marshals'' are found only in areas where the threat of war is high, carrying with it the corresponding need to quickly move regiments to cover hot spots. As of 1105, there are no marshals serving in the Imperial Marines.{{Page cite|name=Ground Forces|page=47}}
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==

Latest revision as of 19:15, 1 April 2024

Imperial Marine Ranks
Traveller Imperial Star Marines Sunburst logo.svg
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

The commissioned flag officer rank in the Imperial Marines of Brigadier-General (O8) normally carries with it the appointment and duties of Subsector Marshal, whose responsibilities include command of all the Marines in the Numbered Fleet for a Subsector as a Sector Vice-Marshal or at a higher level of importance in the staff of the Sector Admiral for the Sector Fleet as Sector Marshal. An Imperial Marine Brigadier-General may also be appointed to duties of similar importance in the staff of the Marshal-Commandant of the Corps on Capital.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The commissioned flag officer rank in the Imperial Marines of Brigadier-General (O8) normally carries with it the appointment and duties of Subsector Marshal, whose responsibilities include command of all the Marines in the Numbered Fleet for a Subsector as a Sector Vice-Marshal or at a higher level of importance in the staff of the Sector Admiral for the Sector Fleet as Sector Marshal. An Imperial Marine Brigadier-General may also be appointed to duties of similar importance in the staff of the Marshal-Commandant of the Corps on Capital.


The role of a Marine Brigadier-General as Subsector Marshal is political and administrative and is thus of greater status than it may appear given it's equivalent Imperial Army rank. The appointment to this rank attracts the title of Baronet [1].

The substantive rank of Marshal has appeared and disappeared several times over the centuries. A Marshal oversees a group of four or more subsectors (a Quadrant). Marshals are found only in areas where the threat of war is high, carrying with it the corresponding need to quickly move regiments to cover hot spots. As of 1105, there are no marshals serving in the Imperial Marines.[2]

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The word "brigadier" derives from the same root as the word "brigade" but the precise origin of "brigade" is obscure. However, the title is meaning The general officer who commands a brigade.


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