Ranks and Titles

Ranks and Titles are used to reward members who have consistently performed over a period of time. They designate seniority and the powers a member may wield.

Ranks are earned over time, based on a member's activity. The more a member accomplishes within the Order, the greater the rank they will inevitably earn. The tier level of their rank also determines what abilities can be learned by a member.

Titles, meanwhile, are earned in a similar manner, but can vary based on the tasks a member performs, the positions they ascend to, as well as which Path a member follows. A member may use any Title they have previously earned, allowing them to switch out Titles as they see fit, selecting whichever they feel is appropriate for their character at a given time.

Ranks

Each rank has an experience points (EXP) requirement that must be met before a promotion can occur. In order for a member to progress in the Secret Order, they must always contribute a significant amount of activity in order to qualify for promotion to a new rank. Additionally, each rank is grouped into a Tier level, which determines what tier of abilities are available for a member to learn.

The amount of experience points required for each rank is indicated in the tables below.

Secret Order Ranks

The following section lists each rank, along with its experience points (EXP) requirements, and the legacy Dark Brotherhood rank designation that has since been superseded by the new Secret Order rank system. Ranks are separated by category and listed from lowest to highest.

Aspirant Ranks (Tier 0)

Aspirant Ranks are for new members of the Secret Order. Advancing through these ranks typically involves simple activities, giving new members a chance to learn the fundamentals and find their place as a member of the Secret Order.

These ranks are considered "Tier 0". Members will have to advanced beyond these ranks before they can learn any abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	XP Minimum	Former Name
Initiate (INI)	Join the Secret Order	n/a	Initiate (INI)
Novitiate (NOV)	Appointment to a House	300 exp	Apprentice (APP)
Neophyte (NEO)	None	700 exp	Novice (NOV)

Adept Ranks (Tier 1)

Adept ranks are for members that have demonstrated a commitment to understanding the inner workings of the Secret Order, but otherwise will advance by continuing to be active.

Members who have advanced to one of these ranks have unlocked the ability to learn Tier 1 abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	EXP Minimum	Former Name
Acolyte (ACO)	Completion of SOCORE	1,500 exp	Acolyte (ACO)
Armsman (ARM)	None	3,000 exp	Marauder (MRD)

Apprentice Ranks (Tier 2)

Apprentice ranks represent a critical point along the member's journey into the Secret Order: the time when they should be thinking about how they will complete their creative works and ultimately ascend to the rank of Knight.

Members who have advanced to one of these ranks have unlocked the ability to learn Tier 2 abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	XP Minimum	Former Name
Chosen (CHSN)	None	5,500 xp	Juggernaut (JUG)
Squire (SQUR)	Completion of Creative Work #1 Completion of Lightsaber Construction	7,500 exp	Stalker (ST)

Sith Ranks (Tier 3)

Sith Ranks represent the turning point in a member's journey in the Secret Order, as members transition from a learner to a veteran. Knight, in particular, grants special privileges across all organizations in the Emperor's Hammer: the right to openly carry a lightsaber on any uniform/armor/robes.

Members who have advanced to one of these ranks have unlocked the ability to learn Tier 3 abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	XP Minimum	Former Name
Knight (KNT)	Completion of Creative Work #2 Completion of Lightsaber Techniques Completion of Lightsaber: Training Saber	10,000 exp	Knight (KNT)
Warden (WDN)	None	16,000 exp	Warrior (WAR)

Ascendant Ranks (Tier 4)

Ascendant Ranks, once the domain for only those in leadership roles in the Secret Order, are now open to all who can prove their worth. These ranks are intended to reward members whom have committed significant time and energy as part of the Secret Order.

Members who have advanced to one of these ranks have unlocked the ability to learn Tier 4 abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	XP Minimum	Former Name
Preceptor (PTR)	None	25,000 exp	Sorcerer (SOR)
Marshall (MSHL)	None	40,000 exp	Assassin (ASN)

Transcendent Ranks (Tier 5)

Transcendent Ranks represent the pinnacle of achievement in the Secret Order. Only the most dedicated of members of the Secret Order will reach these ranks.

Members who have advanced to one of these ranks have unlocked the ability to learn Tier 5 abilities.

Rank	Additional Requirements	XP Minimum	Former Name
Inquisitor (INQ)	None	60,000 exp	Inquisitor (INQ)
Grand Inquisitor (GINQ)	None	85,000 exp	Adept (A)
Baron (BRN)	None	115,000 exp	Master (M)
Lord (LORD)	None	155,000 exp	Lord (L)
Regent (RGNT)	None	200,000 exp	Darth (D)

Requesting Rank Promotions

It is a great honour when any operative receives a rank elevation. Only certain positions may request rank promotions for others, and all rank elevations must be approved by the Grand Master or Master-at-Arms.

The following is a list of who may request rank promotions:

Position	May Promote To
Grand Master	Lord
Commander of the Guard	Baron
Dark Council	Inquisitor
Quaestor	Warden

Titles

Titles represent a new feature of the Secret Order, whereby members can earn unique titles that they can display on their character together with (or, in some cases, in place of) their rank.

The titles that are available to members depends on their Path, with each Path featuring its own set of titles. Additionally, some special titles are available and can be awarded by different members of the Dark Council.

Members can decide which title they wish to use; they are not limited to the title they have most recently been awarded (or "unlocked") and may switch to any earned title at any time.

Path Titles

Path Titles are earned by advancing in rank while following a particular Path. Titles are automatically unlocked upon earning the associated rank, depending upon the Path selected by the member.

The following tables lists each Path Title, along with the rank that must be achieved to unlock it, and the Path that the member must follow to achieve it.

Secret Order Path Titles

The following Titles are available to members that follow the Path of the Secret Order.

Title	Requirements
First Circle	Member must follow the Path of the Secret Order and be promoted to the rank of Acolyte (ACO)
Second Circle	Member must follow the Path of the Secret Order and be promoted to the rank of Chosen (CHSN)
Third Circle	Member must follow the Path of the Secret Order and be promoted to the rank of Knight (KNT)
Fourth Circle	Member must follow the Path of the Secret Order and be promoted to the rank of Preceptor (PTR)
Inner Circle	Member must follow the Path of the Secret Order and be promoted to the rank of Inquisitor (INQ)

Orbalisk Path Titles

The following Titles are available to members that follow the Path of the Orbalisk.

Title	Requirements
Apprentice	Member must follow the Path of the Orbalisk and be promoted to the rank of Acolyte (ACO)
Marauder	Member must follow the Path of the Orbalisk and be promoted to the rank of Chosen (CHSN)
Warrior	Member must follow the Path of the Orbalisk and be promoted to the rank of Knight (KNT)
Warlord	Member must follow the Path of the Orbalisk and be promoted to the rank of Preceptor (PTR)
Conqueror	Member must follow the Path of the Orbalisk and be promoted to the rank of Inquisitor (INQ)

Krath Path Titles

The following Titles are available to members that follow the Path of the Krath.

Title	Requirements
Disciple	Member must follow the Path of the Krath and be promoted to the rank of Acolyte (ACO)
Seer	Member must follow the Path of the Krath and be promoted to the rank of Chosen (CHSN)
Sorcerer	Member must follow the Path of the Krath and be promoted to the rank of Knight (KNT)
Maester	Member must follow the Path of the Krath and be promoted to the rank of Preceptor (PTR)
Archmaester	Member must follow the Path of the Krath and be promoted to the rank of Inquisitor (INQ)

Collective Path Titles

The following Titles are available to members that follow the Path of the Collective.

Title	Requirements
Stalker	Member must follow the Path of the Collective and be promoted to the rank of Acolyte (ACO)
Hunter	Member must follow the Path of the Collective and be promoted to the rank of Chosen (CHSN)
Assassin	Member must follow the Path of the Collective and be promoted to the rank of Knight (KNT)
Operative	Member must follow the Path of the Collective and be promoted to the rank of Preceptor (PTR)
Arbiter	Member must follow the Path of the Collective and be promoted to the rank of Inquisitor (INQ)

Special Titles

Special Titles can be awarded to members, regardless of Path, by certain members of the Dark Council and Emperor's Hammer Command Staff. These special titles are intended to be awarded for spectacular service, typically to a specific member of the Dark Council.

Unlike Path Titles, members awarded special titles may use their special title in place of their assigned rank in all official forums and correspondence (if desired).

The following table lists each Special Title, along with the positions that are authorized to awarded it.

Title	Awarded by	Awarded for
Darth	May be awarded by the Fleet Commander, Executive Officer, or the Dark Council (by unanimous decision)	For exceptional service to the Secret Order
Master	May be awarded by the Fleet Commander, Executive Officer, or the Dark Council (by unanimous decision)	For exceptional service to the Secret Order
Blademaster	May be awarded by the Fleet Commander, Executive Officer, or the Dark Council (by unanimous decision)	For exceptional service to the Commander of the Guard
Tetan Alchemist	May be awarded by the Fleet Commander, Executive Officer, or the Dark Council (by unanimous decision)	For exceptional service to the Master-at-Arms
Naur'alor	May be awarded by the Fleet Commander, Executive Officer, or the Dark Council (by unanimous decision)	For exceptional service to the Herald