[DB/DC-MAA] New Ranks

[Miles Prower]

Dark Greetings to all,
The Dark Council has convened and decided to update the ranking system within the Dark Brotherhood. Ranks are now split between "Transcendant", "Sith", "Training" and "Aspirant" classes. A reference is available on the Encyclopedia Imperia at https://wiki.emperorshammer.org/Rank_(Dark_Brotherhood)

Transcendant Ranks
Transcendent Ranks are the most powerful members of the Brotherhood, those who delve the deepest into Dark Side lore and philosophy and wield power on a massive scale. Those who have great influence and power in the Brotherhood.

Darth (D) replaces Grand Master (GM)
Lord (L) replaces Dark Jedi Primarch (DJP)
Master (M) replaces Dark Jedi Master (DJM)
Adept (ADT) replaces Dark Side Adept (DA)

Sith Ranks
The Sith Ranks are the main body of the Brotherhood membership. These are the front line warriors, those who lead or carry out raids, investigate enigmas, and meet attacks on the Brotherhood with dark ferocity. These ranks are also those who often take on a mentor role for members that haven’t advanced sufficiently to reach the first true recognition as a Sith.

Inquisitor (INQ) replaces Sith Warlord (SWL) (Two lightsabers or a lightstaff can be constructed and wielded starting at this rank)
Assassin (ASN) replaces Sith Battlelord (SBL)
Sorcerer (SOR) replaces Sith Battlemaster (SBM) (A custom lightsaber can be constructed at this rank)
Warrior (WAR) replaces Sith Warrior (SW)
Knight (KNT) replaces Dark Jedi Knight (DJK) (A member's first true lightsaber can be constructed at this rank)

Training Ranks
The Training ranks are made up of the members that have sufficiently proved their devotion to the Dark Side to warrant more instruction, but have yet to master their connection to the Dark Side to be considered true Sith.

Stalker (ST) replaces Jedi Hunter (JH)
Juggernaut (JUG) replaces Guardian (GRD)
Marauder (MRD) replaces Protector (PRT)

Aspirant Ranks
The Aspirant Ranks are made up of those that feel the call of the Dark Side and have recognized their connection to it, but have not yet proven their devotion to the Dark Side and Brotherhood enough to be admitted to more intensive instruction.

Acolyte (ACO) is unchanged
Novice (NOV) is unchanged
Apprentice (APP) is unchanged
Initiate (INT) is unchanged

Rank Elevations
It is a great honor when any Sith receives a rank elevation. When a Sith advances, it is because a mentor has determined that the member has surpassed the abilities of his current rank. Only certain Jedi can give rank elevations to others. However, anyone may recommend someone for advancement. The Grand Master and the Master-at-Arms have final jurisdiction over all advancements. If they do not find the candidate to be worthy, then no elevation is given. All advancements must be approved by the Master-at-Arms prior to the announcement of the new rank, with the sole exception of the Master at Arms, who is able to directly confer an elevation to Novice upon completion of Apprentice Studies.

Fleet Commander/Grand Master: May promote up to the level of Darth (D)
Deputy Grand Master: May promote up to the level of Adept (ADT)
Dark Council Members: May promote up to the level of Inquisitor (INQ)
Clan Consuls: May promote up to the level of Assassin (ASN)
Clan Proconsuls: May promote up to the level of Knight (KNT)
Quaestors: May promote up to the level of Stalker (ST)
Aediles: May promote up to the level of Juggernaut (JUG)
Battleteam Leaders: May promote up to the level of Marauder (MRD)
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Everyone's Discord ranks have been updated to reflect the changes and the changes are also reflected already in the EH.org database thanks to Darth Montte!

In darkness,
Inquisitor Miles "Tails" Prower
Master-at-Arms

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