Are there any mecha shows where the protagonist actually has

>>15708752
>Yang
>Protagonist
What?

Mecha is about the kid in the robot, not the adult in the captain's chair.

Code Geass kind of counts, I suppose.

TTGL

>>15708752
>has a position of authority in the military instead of being a low ranking pilot?
Majority of mecha they aren't even that, they are usually the special pilot chosen usually by a third party to pilot the robot. Also what you are proposing is incredibly stupid since no leader should put themselves out on the front lines of battle.

>>15708752
I guess if sergeants count then fmp

>>15708844
>Also what you are proposing is incredibly stupid since no leader should put themselves out on the front lines of battle.
A true leader leads from the frontlines and shoulders the same burden as his comrades. As if anyone would listen to a dog who sits at the back barking orders and never risks his own life. Retard.

>>15708877
Any real life military? Most armies in history?

>>15708877
A true leader like that is easily killed and his people are left lost without any guidance.

Kira Yamato is made an admiral in GSD.

>>15708881
>>15708882
That only counts when you get to battlegroup level IC. Below that, you're all expendable and you're in the field with your troopers, from 2nd Lt to Major.