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Chain of Command
The most important point that can be stressed when discussing the command structure of our house is the expectation of every warrior to follow their chain of command (COC). Below, you will find the command structure of our house outlined. Use this command tree to assess your place within the rank structure and use this knowledge to follow the COC. Chain of command means that any and all questions/comments/complaints you have should be directed to your immediate superior (CO and/or XO). Please do NOT send questions to higher-ranking personnel, unless you have urgent information or you are having problems with your immediate CO. In such cases, feel free to contact your regimental or battalion COs. Use the following command structure to find out who your CO would be, but as you are probably a new recruit reading this, your CO would be your Lance Commander. As you move up in rank, though, your immediate CO will change.
*NOTE!: Failure to adequately follow the COC will be looked upon very unfavorably. We want all warriors to be very informed, but your CO/XO should be more than sufficient to answer almost any question you come up with.
Command Levels
Lance Member
Lance Co
Company CO
Battalion XO
Battalion CO
Regimental XO
Regimental CO
Theater XO
Theater CO
Front XO
Front CO
Minister
House XO
House CO
SPECIFIC COMMAND RESPONSIBILTIES:
Lance CO
The Lance CO is a player integral to the four-slot lance and has the following command functions:
rename the lance
view all map functions from a company headquarters
Company CO
The company is the basic military unit, able to be moved from planet to planet as a single unit.
The company CO is a player integral to the twelve-slot company and has the following functions:
rename the lances subordinate to his company
view all map functions from a company headquarters
move the company to another planet
assign a MechWarrior to a company slot
assign a BattleMech to a company slot
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
upgrade a company BattleMech
appoint/fire a lance leader
Battalion XO
The battalion XO is a player integral to the four-slot battalion command lance and has the following functions:
duplicate the functions of any one subordinate company commander at a time by assuming (CO) command of the subordinate unit; essentially the battalion XO becomes a de-facto member of the subordinate company
view all map functions from the "COMMAND" button
move multiple subordinate companies to other planets
transfer members between subordinate companies
transfer BattleMechs between subordinate companies
assign non-CO subordinate MechWarrior to a slot in the battalion command lance
assign BattleMech not in use by battalion CO to any battalion command lance slot
upgrade a BattleMech in the battalion command lance
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
change the nick name of the battalion
appoint/fire subordinate commanders
Battalion CO
The battalion CO is a player integral to the four-slot battalion command lance and has the following functions:
all battalion XO functions
assign self to a battalion command lance slot
assign BattleMech to any battalion command lance slot
appoint/fire a battalion XO
Regimental XO
The regiment is a military unit consisting of three battalions of 40 slots each and one regimental command lance of 4 slots, for a total of 124 slots for personnel and BattleMechs.
The regimental XO is a player integral to the four-slot regimental command lance and has the following functions:
duplicate the functions of any one subordinate unit commander at a time by assuming (co-) command of the subordinate unit; essentially the regimental XO becomes a de-facto member of the subordinate battalion command lance or subordinate company
view all map functions from the "COMMAND" button
move multiple subordinate companies or battalions to other planets
transfer members between and within subordinate battalions
transfer BattleMechs between and within subordinate battalions
assign non-CO or -XO subordinate members to a slot in the regimental command lance
assign BattleMech not in use by regimental CO to any regimental command lance slot
upgrade a BattleMech in the regimental command lance
change the nickname of the regiment
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
appoint/fire subordinate commanders
Regimental CO
The regimental CO is a player integral to the 4-slot regimental command lance and has the following functions:
all regimental XO functions
assign self to a regimental command lance slot
assign a BattleMech to any regimental command lance slot
appoint/fire a regimental XO
Theater XO
The Theater is a military unit consisting of two to five regiments inclusive of 124 slots each, for a total of up to 620 slots.
The theater XO is a player separate from the subordinate regiments and has the following functions:
duplicate the functions of any one subordinate unit commander at a time by assuming (co-) command of the subordinate unit; essentially the Theater XO becomes a de-facto member of the subordinate regimental command lance, battalion command lance, or subordinate company
view all map functions from the "COMMAND" button
move multiple subordinate regiments, battalions, or companies to other planets
transfer members between and within subordinate regiments
transfer BattleMechs between and within subordinate regiments
use a command BattleMech separate from the House TO&E
upgrade that command BattleMech
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
change nickname of the Theater
appoint/fire subordinate commanders
Theater CO
The Theater CO is a player separate from the subordinate regiments and has the following functions:
all Theater XO functions
appoint/fire Theater XO
Front XO
The Front is a military unit consisting of two to four Theaters, for a total of no more than ~1200 slots each Front.
The Front XO is a player separate from the subordinate Theaters and regiments and has the following functions:
duplicate the functions of any one subordinate unit commander at a time by assuming (co-) command of the subordinate unit; essentially the Front XO becomes a de-facto member of the subordinate Theater command staff, regimental command lance, battalion command lance, or subordinate company
view all map functions from the "COMMAND" button
move multiple subordinate Theaters, regiments, battalions, or companies to other planets
transfer members between and within subordinate Theaters
transfer BattleMechs between and within subordinate Theaters
use a command BattleMech separate from the House TO&E
upgrade that command BattleMech
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
change nickname of the Front
appoint/fire subordinate commanders
Front CO
The Front CO is a player separate from the subordinate Theaters and regiments and has the following functions:
all Front XO functions
appoint/fire Front XO
Minister
(The position of minister is pending the determination by the development team of the feasibility of implementation.)
The ministers are three positions with no pre-defined responsibilities separate from any House unit. The House Leader and/or XO can, at any time, change the functions of the ministers to more effectively help run the House. These functions can include any, none, or all command functions up to and including the abilities of the House XO.
The intent is to make the minister position as useful as the individual House Leader desires and to provide a means of delegating House strategic activities in an alternate and re-configurable fashion. The smart House Leader will use these positions to great effect during wartime.
Although these positions are answerable to the House Leader and XO only, they preserve the sense of individuality and hierarchy when used as enhancements or aids to the Front COs and the House leadership during times of war.
Configurable function categories include:
command level (individually determined from Theater CO to House XO; this determines which set of functions are available and to which levels of command the individual minister is subordinate - under no circumstances can a minister alter the command level of him- or herself or those of another minister)
command level function configuration (within a level of command, functions can be toggled on and off)
House XO
The House is a collection of four to six Fronts (inclusive), eleven to 15 Theaters (inclusive), and 36 regiments, for a total of 4,752 slots and additional Theater, Front, and House-level commanders and XOs.
The House XO is player separate from the subordinate Fronts, Theaters, and regiments and has the following functions:
duplicate the functions of any one subordinate unit commander at a time by assuming (co-) command of the subordinate unit; essentially the House XO becomes a de-facto member of the subordinate Front or Theater command staff, regimental command lance, battalion command lance, or subordinate company
view all map functions from the "COMMAND" button
move multiple subordinate Fronts, Theaters, regiments, battalions, or companies to other planets
transfer members between and within subordinate Fronts
transfer BattleMechs between and within subordinate Fronts
use a command BattleMech separate from the House TO&E
upgrade that command BattleMech
review the contents of the House BattleMech inventory
change nickname of the Front
appoint/fire subordinate non-minister commanders
House CO
The House CO is a player separate from the subordinate Fronts, Theaters, and regiments and has the following functions:
all House XO functions
appoint/fire House XO
appoint/fire ministers
determine and set the functions of each minister
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE A COMMANDER:
House Leader:
1. Appointed by the Product Support Manager of Kesmai Corp.
2. Has attained the rank of General.
3. Has an extreme ability to handle massive amounts of administrative duties.
4. Ability to lead people resolve problems from within the house and from the outside.
5. Ability to play politics.
6. Well rounded knowledge of MPBT.
7. Has held a Front Command for more than 35 weeks.
House XO:
1. Appointed by House Leader.
2. Has attained the rank of Kom.Gen.
3. Has an extreme ability to handle massive amounts of administrative duties.
4. Ability to lead people resolve problems from within the house and from the outside.
5. Ability to play politics.
6. Well rounded knowledge of MPBT.
7. Has held a Front Command.
8. Able to handle all Command and control aspects of the house and strategically plan and control all house movements.
Front Commanders:
1. Will be appointed by the House Leader.
2. Has attained the rank of Hpt-Gen.
3. Shows ability to handle a wide range of administrative duties.
4. Exhibits a well rounded knowledge of MPBT.
5. Has held a previous position as a Theater Commander.
6. Exhibits the ability to lead people.
7. Has shown the ability to handle difficult positions and resolved them to the benefit of House Steiner.
District/Theater Commanders:
1. Will be appointed by the Front Commanders
2. Has attained the rank of Lt. Gen.
3. Shows ability to handle a wide range of administrative duties.
4. Exhibits a well rounded knowledge of MPBT.
5. Has held a previous position as a Regiment Commander.
6. Exhibits the ability to lead people.
7. Has shown the ability to handle difficult positions and resolved them to the benefit of House Steiner.
Regiment Commanders:
1. Will be appointed by the Front, or District/Theater Commanders
2. Has attained the rank of Col.
3. Shows ability to handle a wide range of adminstrative duities.
4. Exhibits a well rounded knowledge of MPBT.
5. Exhibits the ability to lead people.
6. Has held the position of Battalion Commander
Battalion Commanders:
1. Will be appointed by Regiment Commanders.
2. Has attained rank of Hpt. Kmd.
3. Shows the ability to handle some administrative Duties.
4. Exhibits ability to lead people.
5. Had held the position of Company Commander.
Company Commanders:
1. Will be appointed by Battalion Commanders
2. Has attained the rank of Hpt.
3. Shows ability to lead people.
4. Shows ability to train people to Steiner standards.
5. Has held the position of Lance Commander.
6. Has strong knowledge of mechs and lance tactics.
Lance Commanders:
1. Has shown ability to think on his feet and lead a lance during combat (or simulated).
2. Has knowledge of 'Mechs and lance tactics.
3. Has attained the rank of Luietenant.