Acolyte is the fourth rank in the Dark Brotherhood, which is awarded after completing the requirements of a Novice.
It is part of the Journeyman class, the fourth step down the path to Dark Jedi Knight.
The Requirements to be promoted past this rank are as follows:
Acolyte to Protector
* Complete your character history in the database and have it approved by the Headmaster
Complete three of the following:
* Five Shadow Academy exams in addition to any completed that were used to qualify for a promotion to Acolyte
* Participate in three total competitions
* Earn five Clusters of Fire
* Complete Antei Combat Centre Basics Shadow Academy course and your Character Sheet - ACC Basics can count towards your Shadow Academy exam course total
* Logon to IRC and visit your Clan channel
Completion of the above requirements will earn a promotion to Protector.