Post by ßlizzy on Jul 1, 2014 23:34:24 GMT
Welcome to the Rankings page! Below is a list of all the rankings and an explanation of what they are, why they are, and what they do.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Take a trip to the Contact Us page or post in the Suggestions or Questions part of the forums. Wondering about how to rank up? Check the forums under Trials in the Membership Info.
*Ranks are as follows, with a graphic chart at the end showing the chain of command (using light side ranks for examples. The dark side ranks work the same way):
Initiates (I) / Acolyte (A):
These are the newest members of the clan, and most often will be the lesser skilled.
Padawan (PD) / Apprentice (AP):
These are our second-tier soldiers, still in training or under review.
Knight (K) / Marauder (MR):
This is the full-member rank of the clan.
Veteran Knight (VK) / Sith Blademaster (SB):
Those who have fought well and take the warrior's path may achieve this rank. To hold this rank shows that you are a formidable opponent.
Honor Knight (HK) / Sith Assassin (SA):
This is a very high rank for the very high achievers. It commands a great deal of respect to hold such a high title and qualifies you for consideration toward leadership ranks.
Jedi Master (JM) / Sith Lord (SL):
This rank signifies the best fighters of the clan. It is a rank that requires determination, fighting skill in every style, the ability to face the strongest opponents and the ability to take many of them at once. This is never a required rank for any position, it is merely a very high and honorable rank.
Battle Master (BM) / Regent (R):
Highest warrior title that can be held. There can only be one at a time (and at times, there can be none). If anyone occupies this rank, they are to succeed the Deputy should anything happen. The Battle Master/Regent is our basic 'general' of our forces. He decides who is going into clan TFFAs and leads them (or chooses someone to take his place leading them). He organizes all team-base training and works with outside groups to organize TFFAs and other events. There is only one Battle Master/Regent within the clan.
Trainer (T):
The only rank that has a neutral force title (besides the Deputy). This is the first-tier recognition of those who travel down the training path. "Those who do, do. Those who can not, teach."
Sage (RS) / Sith Inquisitor (SI):
Formally recognized professional instructors of students. These would be the teachers who know much and are willing to pass on their knowledge.
Sage Master (SM) / Sith Sorcerer (SS):
The top-ranking training official. The sage master does not just teach students, but teaches trainers the art of training. This rank succeeds the Deputy should there be no Battle Master/Regent. The job of the Sage Master/Sith Sorcerer is quite possibly the most important in the clan. He/She advises the leaders, as well as managing all things occurring within the training tree. This rank is usually reserved for the most senior members, and is a highly prestigious title. There is only one Sage Master/Sith Sorcerer within the clan.
Deputy (D):
The second-highest ranked official in the clan. His job is to carry out orders of the leader, and run day-to-day operations of the clan. The Deputy lays claim to either the titles of High Marshal or Lord Commander, though is officially deemed the rank of Clan Deputy. The Deputy shall succeed the leader should there be a lack of one. The Deputy retains the right to appoint an Lt to aid him in his duties. He may appoint certain powers to the Lt that he himself would normally be in charge of. He is in charge of bringing in new recruits and informing the leaders when the new Initiates are ready to become Padawans/Apprentices. The Deputy also doubles as the Battle Master/Regent and Sage Master/Sith Sorcerer titles when one or both are not appointed. There is only one Deputy within the clan.
**Grand Master (G) / Sith'ari (S):
This is the leader of the clan. They have full control and full authorization over the activities of the clan. Only the leaders can appoint Sage Masters/Sith Sorcerers and Battle Masters/Regents. Only the leaders may appoint the Deputy. A leader will always be succeeded by the Deputy if they are otherwise unable to continue or are inactive for a prolonged period of time (long enough that the clan believes it needs a new leader).
Crusader Ranks:
The Crusader ranks are reserved for those who are deemed skilled warriors upon entering the clan. It allows them to skip the rank of Initiate/Acolyte and Padawan/Apprentice and continue up the chain.
Crusader Knight (CK) / Crusader Marauder (CM):
A full member of the clan who has been deemed worthy of advancing straight to knighthood via having more than entry-level skill. From here, they may travel the warrior route or the trainer route.
Special Aid/Honorary Ranks: The following ranks are temporary, aid ranks only. They can be given or removed at any time by their respective officers in charge of the position. They follow their respective officers, and learn the positions. It is also a good rank to hold to learn what the position entails for if they ever consider holding it themselves. These are also held along side your current rank. They are not official ranks, but more, positions to hold.
Lieutenant Rank (Lt):
The Lt can only be appointed by the Deputy. The only qualification to be an Lt is approval of the Deputy. They do as the Deputy asks. Generally, this includes jobs the Deputy would normally perform, and therefore they are given the powers the Deputy allocates for them.
Quartermaster Rank (Qm):
The Quartermaster is appointed by the Battle Master. To be Quartermaster, you must have reached the rank of Honor Knight/Sith Assassin. They do what the Battle Master commands. This may include powers the Battle Master would normally have, and therefore, they have the powers the Battle Master allocates to them.
Consul Rank (Cl):
The Consul is appointed by the Sage Master. To be Consul, you must have reached the rank of Sage/Sith Inquisitor. They do as the Sage master commands, and, similar to the other positions, are granted the powers the Sage Master allocates to them.
*Notes*
*Note, there are no light or dark sides of the clan. You are what you wish to be, be it light or dark. For each light-side rank, there is a dark side rank (Ex: Padawan (LS) / Apprentice (DS)). You are welcome to switch light and dark side rank titles whenever you wish, so long as they correspond with your appropriate ranking. Remember, in the words of Kyle Katarn, "Abilities are not inherently good or evil, it's how you use them."
**Leaders carry the right to change their official ranking of Grand Master/Sith'ari to their own personalized ranking tag.
***Trainer routes and Warrior routes can both be traveled, however, the general idea is for people to rank up high as warriors and then, once they've acquired the skill, use it to train others. This being said, once you've gained a rank in either tree, you always have it unless otherwise demoted. So, you may switch between your warrior rank and trainer rank as you wish (or include both in your tags at once, like some members).
