Count

From Emperor's Hammer Encyclopaedia Imperia

Members who have reached the rank of Count have dedicated themselves fully to the Directorate. This rank may be awarded to Ministers or High Moffs who perform above expectations or in rare cases even an exceptional System Moff. Counts may participate in Ministry Council Debate but may not vote unless they are a Minister. Counts are granted the privilege of representing a specific location within the Emperor's Hammer Territories, and are allowed to use the honorific "Lord" before their name on formal occasions:

Minister of State, Lord John Doe, Count of Setii
Minister of State, Lady Jane Doe, Countess of Setii