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The '''Master-at-Arms''' is a non-commissioned officer responsible for internal security aboard Colonial warships, including [[battlestars]]. ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica's]]'' Master-at-Arms is Sergeant [[Hadrian]].
'''Masters-at-Arms''' are non-commissioned officers responsible for internal security aboard Colonial warships, including [[battlestars]]. Within their policing capacity, they are charged with law enforcement duties such as conducting criminal investigations and inquiries {{TRS|Act of Contrition}}. ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica's]]'' Master-at-Arms is Sergeant [[Hadrian]].


==Notes==
==Notes==
* Master-at-Arms (MAA) is a naval term relating to a Petty Officer aboard ship assigned to maintaining discipline.  
* Master-at-Arms (MAA) is a naval term relating to a petty officer aboard ship assigned to maintaining discipline.  


* Within the [[w:US Navy|US Navy]], larger vessels may have a number of MAAs, with the most senior being the Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA), referred to as the "Sheriff".
* Within the [[w:US Navy|US Navy]], larger vessels may have a number of MAAs, with the most senior being the Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA), referred to as the "Sheriff".
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==External links==
==External links==
{{ext-wikipedia|article=Master-at-Arms|Master-at-Arms}}
{{ext-wikipedia|article=Master-at-Arms|Master-at-Arms}}


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Masters-at-Arms are non-commissioned officers responsible for internal security aboard Colonial warships, including battlestars. Within their policing capacity, they are charged with law enforcement duties such as conducting criminal investigations and inquiries (TRS: "Act of Contrition"). Galactica's Master-at-Arms is Sergeant Hadrian.

Notes

  • Master-at-Arms (MAA) is a naval term relating to a petty officer aboard ship assigned to maintaining discipline.
  • Within the US Navy, larger vessels may have a number of MAAs, with the most senior being the Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA), referred to as the "Sheriff".
  • Within the Royal Navy, the MAA is supported by a ship's Corporal-at-Arms.

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