Ranks

Introduction

Ambition is one of the defining characteristics of those who walk the Dark Path. Through their own desire, and lust for power, they have succeeded in throwing off the values of their cultural backgrounds, and accepting the goals and discipline of the Brotherhood. The problems within an organization as diverse as the Brotherhood, must be overcome with some form of stratification Those in power, the Grand Masters and Elders of the Dark Side carefully instruct their students, using their drive to success as a means of maintaining control over the masses of Journeymen and Equites. This creates an intensely contentious political atmosphere within the Brotherhood.

The most obvious of the political controls, is the Hierarchy of Classes and Ranks. Every Dark Jedi who seeks, and gains admission to the Brotherhood begins on the bottom of the ladder. The Grand Masters disregard all prior training in the Jedi Arts, and may even suppress the power of an unusual applicant. This ensures that all applicants may begin training according to the strict procedures of the Shadow Academy. The Dark Side of the Force is tempting in its allure to quick power, and will draw the attentions of the ambitious. Many Apprentices literally burn themselves out on emotional fuel as they seek power beyond what they are capable of understanding. The Brotherhood stresses the need for gradual development.

Most political positions, such as Summit status, and Dark Councilor are also dependent on a certain rank. As a Brethren progresses, and develops understanding, they are rewarded with positions of greater prestige. It is almost unheard of for a Protector to command a Phyle or Battleteam, much less a House, whereas a Knight of reasonable influence could expect to achieve a command position within a House. Elders are almost universally on the Dark Council or seated upon a Clan Summit. Those who are not positioned are usually Rogue Jedi, though a significant number are still active within the Clans.

Rank Chart

CLASS	SITH	FORCE DISCIPLE	JEDI	MERCENARY	LOYALIST	XP
	Grand Master
Elders	Ascendant	Ascendant	Ascendant	Myth	Grand General	N/A
	Prophet	Prophet	Prophet	Legend	General	N/A
	Master	Master	Master	Master	Vice General	N/A
	Adept	Adept	Adept	Eminent	Brigadier General	N/A
Equites	Warlord	Augur	Warden	Reaver	Colonel	40,000
	Battlelord	Seer	Vanguard	Corsair	Lieutenant Colonel	20,000
	Battlemaster	Savant	Ranger	Raider	Major	10,000
	Warrior	Mystic	Peacekeeper	Privateer	Captain	5,000
Journeyman	Knight	Knight	Knight	Professional	Lieutenant	2,500
	Hunter	Padawan	Padawan	Yeoman	Sergeant Major	1,450
	Acolyte	Acolyte	Acolyte	Courier	Sergeant	850
	Neophyte	Neophyte	Neophyte	Runner	Corporal	500
Novitiate	Proselyte	Proselyte	Proselyte	Trainee	Private	200
	Novice	Novice	Novice	Recruit	Cadet	1
	Apprentice	Apprentice	Apprentice	Apprentice	Apprentice	N/A
	Initiate	Initiate	Initiate	Initiate	Initiate	N/A

Rank Elevations

It is a great honor when any Dark Jedi receives a rank elevation. When a Dark Jedi advances, it is because a mentor has determined that the Dark Jedi has surpassed the abilities of his current rank. Only certain Jedi can give rank elevations to others. However, anyone may recommend someone for advancement by contacting a persons superiors. The Grand Master and the Master at Arms have final jurisdiction over all advancements. If they do not find that the candidate is 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 Headmaster of the Shadow Academy, who is able to directly confer elevations through the Journeymen ranks in the course of a Dark Jedi's training. The Master At Arms will generally approve promotions according to the following table. Should a person recommend another for a promotion past what their position normally entails, the MAA will get DGM or GM approval before proceeding.

Position	May elevate to...
Grand Master	Any rank
Deputy Grand Master	Dark Side Adept
Other Dark Council members	Two ranks below current rank
Consul	Battlemaster / Prelate / Archpriest
Proconsul	Warrior / Templar / Priest
Quaestor	Dark Jedi Knight
Aedile	Jedi Hunter
Battleteam Leader	Acolyte
Any position	(may recommend)