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Title: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: Robert Anstruther on 04 February 2011, 12:11:48

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone distinguishes their mechs/vehicles in terms of rank or command (both personal rank and/or unit rank e.g. command lance) , if so could we see it?

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: TheMaster1955 on 04 February 2011, 12:41:53

Hi

   Idling  Command has through time depended on the Army and commander. In Roman times centurions has there helmet crest a different color and or in a different position rotated 90* from that of a regular/NCO  types.  Cesar had his Red Cloak

Modern times you can tell by the amount of antenna on the unit. Higher commands by the distance from the front Lines ;D

In BT it can be any thing you want. add more antenna place rank 's on shoulders or chest. Paint the shoulder or some other place a different color. Take a look at this thread. the Awesome has Sargent stripes on the shoulder. Make you thing your thing.

http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?action=post;topic=926.0;last_msg=21469

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: Robert Anstruther on 04 February 2011, 12:49:16

Cool I like that reply :) Also cool awesome!

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: xupgrayddx on 04 February 2011, 12:53:46

I do it by the numbers. 1 through 12 for regimental command company 13-16 first bn command lance 17 and so on

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: JPArbiter on 04 February 2011, 13:23:50

In my Davion Gaurds units, Battalion Command Lances are painted in "old style" guards colors.

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: JoeKickAssX on 04 February 2011, 16:00:43

I usually add some Gold on the unit to show it has high rank. :/ kinda an over simplified way to do it but it makes them stand out.

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: theplasticone on 04 February 2011, 16:32:55

I paint rank devices in gold on my Ghost Bear minis. For some of the less flamboyantly painted Inner Sphere commands, you could do something simple and subtle, such a single star for a company commander. Highly decorated units might allow for a more prominent display of rank.

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: SDG 2 on 04 February 2011, 17:34:08

I use more checkers pattern on my commander's mechs, usually yellow/black in specifics areas such as shoulder pad or close to cockpit whenever it's possible.

Friendly

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: Devens on 05 February 2011, 09:22:12

I dont mark the command units any diffrently.  Why should the enemy know who to kill to decapitate my units leadership.

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: Col.Hengist on 05 February 2011, 09:32:29

You shall know my unit commander,for  he is the one under the tent, listening to the 1812 overture with the autocannons in tune to the cannonades on the song, sipping on Koniac and appreciating a fine cigar

Title: Re: Distinguishing between ranks/command?
Post by: Mattlov on 05 February 2011, 10:11:19

I know if I were a field combat commander I wouldn't distinguish myself at all.  It would just attract more fire.