Yoru Shakou
Well-Known Member
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Each Sector Lord, including the Supreme Sector Lord, has a retinue that they keep close to ensure their continued power. This retinue is comprised of various System Lords, Under Lords, and the commanders of a Sector Lord's forces, as well as those whom form the personal bodyguard units established by the various Sector Lords.
Supreme System Lord - A title, one which can be seen as being akin to that of such ancient titles as Baron of the Empire. The Supreme System Lord ranks among those whom are above System Lords, yet hold no such power as wielded by the Sector Lords. Those few whom are granted this title are likewise granted a sizable estate and amenities that would otherwise be garnered as if they were nobility with the estate being tax free and untouchable by Sector Lords or System Lords. The title can only be gained through a great act of dedication towards the Imperium, and even then it can only be bestowed by a unanimous vote by the High Council of Sector Lords.
System Lord - For every Sector there are multiple systems and for each system there is a System Lord. These individuals are granted the title by a Sector Lord, and often are those individuals whom oversee the operations of an entire system that falls under the control of a specific Sector Lord. Many of those whom serve in this rank are capable of being named First Primes, or even being elevated to the rank of Sector Lord.
First Prime - The foremost warrior of a Sector Lord, whom is charged with carrying out the most important tasks and leading the entirety of a Sector Lords military might. They are akin to Commander-in-Chiefs. Their final mission given to them is to avenge the death of their Sector Lord if they are killed by an enemy.
Second Prime - Handpicked by the First Prime, they are those whom command individual forces from the total overall force of a Sector Lord, often they hold the rank of General (when commanding ground elements) or the rank of Admiral (when charged with a Fleet). Their duties vary from Prime to Prime, and often on what the First Prime deems is most important. In order to be chosen for this position, those whom show leadership qualities, cunning and ambition are watched for by the First Prime.
Under Lord - The Lowest administrative rank, the Under Lord is an individual that can serve directly under a Sector Lord, or they serve beneath a System Lord. Their duties vary depending on whom they serve, and what that individual deems to be most important. While it is often customary for those Under Lords of a defeated Sector Lord or System Lord to enter into service of the one whom defeated their former Lord, it is also not uncommon for an Under Lord to rise in station to either that of a System Lord or Sector Lord depending on their abilities and dedication.
Captain of the Guard - Those individuals whom show the greatest of loyalty to the System Lord that they serve, or those lone soldiers that have proven themselves in battle time and time again are often recognized for their achievements. While a First Prime leads a System Lord's Armies, it is the Captain of the Guard whom ensures the safety and protection of the System Lord themselves.
Guardsmen - Individuals whom have proven their worth among the forces of the System Lord are often handpicked by the Captain of the Guard to enter service as a Guardsmen. These are those individuals whom would place their lives on the line to ensure the survival of those that they serve.