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For a guild that has so little use for authority, Blackguard has a lot of ranks. Mostly this is because we use them as a RP tool: glancing at an alt's rank should give you some idea of who they are in roleplay too.
The only promotion a Rat's career is likely to involve is from Prospect to Regular -- though a Veteran rank may be implemented later.
IC RANKS
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Prospect -- New recruits, both new and old players' characters. Also called tailless or half-share rats, because they earn half the pay of a Regular contract.
Regular -- The full member's rank. Also called full-share rats or just rats. Regulars may also vote on company matters, including new jobs and new rats getting their tails.
First Four -- The founders, Regulars with prestige of seniority. Three of four remain.
Lieutenant -- The Captain's advisors, seconds and commanders in her absence. Officer rank.
Captain -- Nominal commander of the company. Officer rank.
Associate -- A RP character involved with Blackguard but not a member, usually an ally
Promotion from Prospect to Regular – also called "getting a tail" – is a big deal in guild lore and roleplay. Generally the Captain and Lieutenants agree it's time, then the Captain puts the question to the company: if the vote is unanimously in favour, the Prospect becomes a Regular. However, it's not impossible that Regulars could suggest a Prospect they feel have earned their place are ready to face the Vote too.
OOC RANKS
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Alt -- OOC alts and RP characters who aren't obviously Associates
Inactive -- Absentees and irregulars who, like unicorns, are oft spoken of but rarely seen.
NOTES
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A Veteran rank for seriously old rats may be added at some point.
A Nemesis rank for hostile Associates might be similarly useful, but isn't implemented yet.
For reason of practicality, officer ranks are both IC and OOC.
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