Republic Commando Sign-Up Thread

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
yes you are I updated it last night as I said I would :P I should have made that " yeah" more of an obvious confirmation.


heh weeks almost over then I can get into full swing again.
 

jpchewy01

Resident Shoshanna
SWRP Writer
Joined
Jan 25, 2009
Messages
3,911
Reaction score
7
yes you are I updated it last night as I said I would :P I should have made that " yeah" more of an obvious confirmation.


heh weeks almost over then I can get into full swing again.

No, it's my bad. I forgot that I had already posted.
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
sergent.jpg

Alright Sergeant Alenko, I got you on the main roster, Im going to read it over alittle better and see what we do as far as SOLAG but if you feel like brushing up at all dont fear hitting the simulators and see if there is one pending a run through with others or what not. ^_^
 

Will

Quizmaster General
SWRP Writer
Joined
Sep 15, 2006
Messages
8,586
Reaction score
1
sergent.jpg

Alright Sergeant Alenko, I got you on the main roster, Im going to read it over alittle better and see what we do as far as SOLAG but if you feel like brushing up at all dont fear hitting the simulators and see if there is one pending a run through with others or what not. ^_^

Wouldn't he be in the SOLAG ranks? as in Letter-number combo?
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
he would but also even if your solag there would be a generic military ranking attached to that: Say.. Commander Curly, Solag C2 classification

so yes while most may choose to use only their Solag ranks, they are not separated for basic military...

Im actually having half a mind to say SOLAG hopefuls meet a minimal requirement of Lieutenant .. this will also boost the much much needed high ranks I need filled in the military forces.

as it is now I have less High ranking troop based officers, and more navy...now this makes alot of sense in the sci fi setting.. but It's the armed forces we need ranked up too...

In the Navy you need clearance as a lieutenant to even touch a star fighter,

in the armed divisions you would need similar if you ever hope to touch a tank, or a walker.

I have a buttload of Sargents and virtually no lieutenants/ltcmder and such. >.<
 

Raif

Head Schemer
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 11, 2010
Messages
2,516
Reaction score
39
Actually (at least in real life) an army runs on its noncoms, or non-Commisioned Officers (Sargeants and up). Army officers for the most part are the leaders, yes, but it is the enlistees that are the ones getting their hands dirty on the front line. And most special forces units, whether it be SEALs or SAS, are made of Sargeants and up.
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
I realize that full well, Granted I'm a navy brat, but I've had abit of study in military and strategy, tactics, etc ( I dont mean arm chair historian, I'm talking Uni anthropology) So I'm not really at a " total" loss in understanding. but admit I'm better at the large scale than the small.

but the main point being that we have a heavy shortage of commissioned officers as well. and given solag is suppose to be " Marine/Seal/Ranger/etc" style special ops ( based off the Alliance N7 ops from mass effect) it's safe to assume there would be more commissioned officers than not in such an outfit.
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Raif

Head Schemer
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 11, 2010
Messages
2,516
Reaction score
39
Ah, I get what you're saying. Well, if you need any assistance with military stuff I am more than happy to help (military family/majored in military leadership at college). Also, my guy Gar will need some sort of rank then. I have been playing him as if he had been a sargeant, but officially he only has his SOLAG rank.
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
yay, another military brat ! well I'm sure there is alot of us but still.... I will be honest when it comes to large scale tactics and strategy, deployment, cause and effect, commanding the battle field from an admirals point ov view, dealing with finances, the political and social implications and far out oubjectives.. Im solid thats where I sit strong.

When it comes to small special ops, squad based things I'm alittle off. Oh I could break down and detail to the exact line formations and where the camps were when Caesar sieged Gergovia and starved them to death...

I can't tell much about how the rangers are organized modernly. and Im not a fan of the squad based or soldier games to get a half playing concept..

so this is another REASON that I'm really really looking at a handful of individuals over the time jump to be taken into higher command situations to compensate and make things easier on everyone. I refuse to allow MY personal lack of knowledge in this area to be detrimental to the whole and encourage those who are more up to par to help.

^_^
 

Tarus

Solace-seeker.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Sep 7, 2010
Messages
295
Reaction score
0
We don't... have... named... what the hell?

We don't have 'classic-style' military ranks. We're not 'classic-style' military. The whole idea of the S.O.L.A.G. is that we're a graduation of standard RepMil rankings. A Charlie One is not necessarily a RepMil private. You can't apply standard rankings to a force which doesn't have standard soldiers.

Is there any point to me arguing anymore, or are we going to retcon this entire squad to death?
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
Command Structure

The Republic Commandos, out of necessity, use both Army and Navy ranks. Due to the confusion that occasionally arises because of this, they have arranged themselves in a unique hierarchy where soldiers are not distinguished by rank, but rather, by skillset and experience.


AKa... They were republic soldiers, they still had ranks attached to the same thing the " c2" is a skill set designation within Solag hierarchy.

they never lost their pure military ranks....Solag just never uses them...
( Commander Shepard - N7)

But they are also needed for IC/OOC organization and if one is needed in a pinch to take a special command, its imperitive to know WHO can take that specific spot if needed.
 

Tarus

Solace-seeker.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Sep 7, 2010
Messages
295
Reaction score
0
AKa... They were republic soldiers, they still had ranks attached to the same thing the " c2" is a skill set designation within Solag hierarchy.

they never lost their pure military ranks....Solag just never uses them...
( Commander Shepard - N7)

But they are also needed for IC/OOC organization and if one is needed in a pinch to take a special command, its imperitive to know WHO can take that specific spot if needed.

This isn't Mass Effect. We're not N7.

And, if you read the section you posted - keep in mind, this is the exact same text that you just posted:

Adena quoting Jiang said:
Command Structure

The Republic Commandos, out of necessity, use both Army and Navy ranks. Due to the confusion that occasionally arises because of this, they have arranged themselves in a unique hierarchy where soldiers are not distinguished by rank, but rather, by skillset and experience.

Maybe Jiang didn't word it best, but, while our operatives used to have standard RepMil ranks, they do not have them anymore, simply because we recruit from both branches and it would be a shitstorm trying to keep the two systems organized.

Also, our unique way sounds cooler.

Again, if you want to retcon us into using ranks, go ahead, but in my opinion it would make absolutely no sense.

Anyway, given that we likely won't have too many characters in this group, I see no problem in using the X# designation system, and it fits us much more appropriately.

(Disclaimer: I'm not mad or anything, though it might sound like it - I'm just replying)
 

Empress

STAFF EMERITUS
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
17,704
Reaction score
75
nono no worries.. as said they all have the standard ranks from the branches they came from.. that has never changed and it's more for the organizational level of the individuals.

Solag still uses their skill set designations


that said there may be times in which we may need one, or two solag members to lead up something involving the regular branches based on perhaps their unique skill or their rank.

it's really a measure to assure were never short handed on a specific front. If I need someone to command a operation to attack and capture a listening post or whatever, and we lack a qualified commander, and or they have their hands tied, we can still have.. say.. Abele command it as her Colonel self...

or we need to send say....Sergent mcpants with General hat's walker division for something because he's the best communications expert.


and thats the beauty with Solag.. they can all go do their things as a solag exclusive group, they can be mixed and matched when the needs arise based on the situation


but it still goes down at the end of the day as it's written.... officially they retain both ranks ( this is more or less essential oocly to keep the rosters in line) but to cut back on confusion solag ditches the primary ranks and keep themselves in line by certifications
 

Tarus

Solace-seeker.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Sep 7, 2010
Messages
295
Reaction score
0
But S.O.L.A.G. troops aren't part of the regular military anymore. It would make no sense for them to lead regular military ops. You don't see Delta Force operatives running missions alongside the Rangers, and even if they did, they wouldn't mix-and-match squads. And it wouldn't make sense from the Republic military's point-of-view, either.

Whatever, it's not a big deal. It makes next to no sense, though.
 

Matt

London Calling.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
26,916
Reaction score
10
But S.O.L.A.G. troops aren't part of the regular military anymore. It would make no sense for them to lead regular military ops. You don't see Delta Force operatives running missions alongside the Rangers, and even if they did, they wouldn't mix-and-match squads. And it wouldn't make sense from the Republic military's point-of-view, either.

Whatever, it's not a big deal. It makes next to no sense, though.

Sorry to butt in here but you do.

Rangers main job nowadays is to be part of Special forces support groups which provide support for Delta/SAS.

Yanks use Rangers, we use Paratroopers.

And I'm away as this has nothing to do with me! :CSly
 

Tarus

Solace-seeker.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Sep 7, 2010
Messages
295
Reaction score
0
Rangers main job nowadays is to be part of Special forces support groups which provide support for Delta/SAS.

Support, sure. Are there squads which are half-DF/half-Rangers? That's my point.
 

Matt

London Calling.
SWRP Writer
Joined
Nov 27, 2005
Messages
26,916
Reaction score
10
Support, sure. Are there squads which are half-DF/half-Rangers? That's my point.

See, this is why I shouldn't of got involved. lolz

Yeah, you're right.
 

Ser Gregor

M*A*S*Hed Potatoes
SWRP Writer
Joined
Dec 23, 2006
Messages
18,425
Reaction score
32
You do realize Delta Force soldiers are still part of the US Army, right?
 
Top