EL1

Elder 1 (Adept/Eminent/General), commonly known as EL1, is the thirteenth rank in the Dark Brotherhood, which is awarded after demonstrating above and beyond performance as a fourth-level Equite. It is at this rank that members may request a custom Double bladed lightsaber, and a Legacy Title. It is the first rank in the Elder class, the first step down the path to Grand Master.

The Deputy Grand Master and Core Dark Councillors have the authority to promote up to this rank.

Promotion requirements

Upon promotion by the Grand Master or his Deputy, you will reach the second of the Elder class ranks: Dark Jedi Master, Jedi Master, Mercenary Master or Loyalist Moff depending on your chosen Path.

Order ranks

• Sith/Dark/Gray Jedi/Jedi: Adept
• Loyalist Order: General
• Mercenary Order: Eminent

Equite IV	Dark Side Adept / Force Adept	Dark Jedi Master / Jedi Master

History

• In the past, members were promoted to Dark Side Adept upon appointment to a Dark Council position (except Order Leaders who attained the highest rank of their Order - e.g. Sith Warlord). This practice has been abolished.
• When originally introduced, Custom Lightsabers were only available at this rank or higher.
• In 34 ABY under the reign of Darth Pravus second term as Grand Master it was decreed that members of Elder 1 status would be allowed to request a Legacy Title, instead of at Elder 2.