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Expanded Titles of Tapani Below is a list of Noble
Titles and their order of power and preference. This is based on research into the
feudal systems of Europe and Russia.
High Lord Highest Ranking Noble in a house, the atend the High
Council meetings and form House policy. They rule the House as a whole as and serve
the High Council. They are usually chosen from the most powerful Lords. |
Lord There are only a few Lords to a house (under a dozen or
so) and they serve the High Lord and rule over their own portions of the House. They
hold and control the vast majority of the Houses wealth, ruling over large sections of
planets, industries, corporations and remote colonies. Lords oversee many Marquis,
sometimes some Dukes. |
Duke Dukes and Dutchesses are in direst relationship with
the High Lord, but do not hold a Lordship title. If someone related to the High Lord
is does not have a Lordship title, they can petition the High Lord for a Duke-title.
The High-Lord can grant the title, but sometimes assign a Lord to oversee the Duke.
Dukes hold and control smaller portions of a House ownings than the Lords, although many
times are treated equally. However, teechnically, in Tapani, a Duke is lower than a
Lord. Their ownings can include a large portion of a single world or control of a
few corporations. Some Dukes are meaningless outside of the title while others have
great autonomy. Some Dukes can become so powerful that they can vie for Lordship.
Promotions from Duke to Lord are rare events that usually are accomapnied by a lot of
overt and covert maneuvering. Once the Bid for Lordship is public, the High Council
oversees the promotion.Dukes oversee one or many Marquis |
Marquis Marquis are below Dukes. The Marquis is climbing
the political latter within the power structure of the aristocracy, gaining his title by
honoring either a Duke or a Lord with his actions. Marquis are promoted to Dukes
when they have enough power and financial backing. They control several properties
on many worlds or the same world, and over see portions of a particular portion of
business. Marquis oversee one or many Counts/Earls. |
Count or Earl Below Marquis is a Earl or a Count. They oversee
several Barons. They usually control a smaller portion of House ownings than the
Marquis. They usually serve the Marquis in local court sessions and small events on
specific worlds. Counts are commonly promoted to Marquis, as the House business
grows. |
Baron The Baron controls a single small portion of House
property or business, reporting to the Count or Earl. They are the Noble connection
to the commoners. They usually have a manor, and a small property holding. |
Baronet and Knight Baronet is roughly equivalent to a Knight.
It is given to a commoner as an honorary title. It is herdeitary. They are
referred to as Sir as are Knights. Knights are usually the warriors of a House,
while the Baronet is simply a civilian with equivalent honor. |
Promotions: Promotions occur on all levels of the aristocracy at
varying frequency. usually it is made by a lesser Noble when he feels he has enough
power and backing to move up the ranks. The High Council oversees the promotions
when they are made public.
Order of Knighthood
Within the Order of Knighthood, there is a certain level of honorary ranking, along
with the military titles. Listed below is the ranking based on experience and honor
within the Orders. Beneath each are the typical military ranks that hold these
positons.
Grand Master
(General) |
Knight Grand Cross
(Colonel, Major) |
Knight Commander
(Captain, Lieutenant) |
Knight
(Sergeant, Corporal) |
Knight Bachelor
(Private) |
Squire
(Initiate) |
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