Decrees are direct appointments by superiors. When it comes to decrees, they are issued in terms of orders from higher positions. Technically every superior can promote an inferior, but that usually depends on the context of the appoinment.
Imperial Decree - Direct from the Emperor, or his highest officials in his name. Imperial Decrees are of the highest precedence and cannot be overturned by any other decree.
Holy Decree - Direct from the Vicarian, or his highest officials in his name. Only the Imperial Church or the Emperor can issue Holy Decrees.
Civil Decree - A government ordered decree, usually from the Prime Minister in the name of the Emperor on civil matters.
Military Decree - A decree issued by Civil Authorities or Military Authorities as a matter of military concern.
Conventional Ranks[]
Conventional Ranks are regulated by the individual ranks of the person holding it. They are relatively clear cut in who holds what rank.
Nobility Rank[]
Nobility, or secular Rankings are those of nobility. Nobility can be achieved by anyone, and is not necessarily a birthright, though being born into nobility can greatly increase one's chances of obtaining status and higher ranking. The highest noble rank is that of the Archduke and Archduchess before it enters the Royal ranks.
Ranks of the Nobility
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Address of Name
Landform / Residence
Appointment
1.
Archduke/Archduchess
Your Grace
The Archduke/Archduchess <Name>
None designated
Imperial Decree
2.
Duke/Duchess
Your Grace
The Duke/Duchess <Name>
Duchy
Imperial Decree
3.
Count/Countess
Your Lordship/Ladyship
The Count/Countess <Name>
Coutndom
Imperial Decree
4.
Baron/Baroness
Your Lordship/Ladyship
The Baron/Baroness <Name>
Feifdom
Imperial Decree
5.
Lord/Lady
Your Lordship/Ladyship
Lord/Lady <Name>
Estate
Civil Decree
6.
Knight
Sir/Lady
Sir <Name>, Lady <Name>
Manor
Civil Decree
7.
Gentryman/Gentrywoman
None
None
House
Civil Decree
8.
Commoner
None
None
None designated
Hereditary
Ranks of the Imperial Church[]
Ranks of the Imperial Church
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Vicarian
Your Holiness
Temple of Light
Election
2.
Cardinal
Your Eminence
Cathedral
Holy Decree
3.
Archbishop
Your Grace
Cathedral
Holy Decree
4.
Bishop
Your Grace
Cathedral
Holy Decree
5.
Prelate
Reverend / Reverend Mother
Abbey
Holy Decree
6.
Priest/Priestess
Father/Mother
Chapel
Holy Decree
7.
Abbot/Mother Superior
Mon Signor <name> / Mother Superior
None designated
Holy Decree
8.
Monk/Nun
Brother <Name> Sister <name> / Mother Superior
None designated
Holy Decree
Ranks of the Imperial Army[]
Ranks of the Imperial Army
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Grand Marshal
None
None
Military Decree
2.
Field Marshal
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Marshal
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Commander
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Centurion
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Legionnaire
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Sergeant
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Private
None
None
Military Decree
Ranks of the Imperial Masters[]
Ranks of the Imperial Masters
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Grand Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
2.
Chancellor Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
3.
High Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
4.
Guardian Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
5.
Legate Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
6.
Loyalist Master
None
None
Imperial Decree
Ranks of the Glade[]
Ranks of the Glade
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Grand Gaian
None
None
Military Decree
2.
Guardian
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Sentinel
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Warden
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Elementalist
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Mender
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Protector
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Seeker
None
None
Military Decree
Ranks of the Shadow[]
Ranks of the Shadow
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Shadowlord
None
None
Military Decree
2.
Shadowmaster
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Dark Prophet
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Shadowsage
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Shadow Reaver
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Dark Caller
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Dark Outcast
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Neophyte
None
None
Military Decree
Ranks of the Sages[]
Ranks of the Sages
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Grand Magister
None
None
Military Decree
2.
High Arcanist
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Archmage
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Sorceror
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Wizard
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Magister
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Conjuror
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Arcanist
None
None
Military Decree
Ranks of the Imperial Guard[]
Ranks of the Imperial Guard
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Supreme Commander
None
None
Military Decree
2.
Chief General
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Imperial Centurion
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Imperial Commander
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Imperial Captain
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Imperial Knight
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Blood Knight
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Blood Guard
None
None
Military Decree
Ranks of the Sprockets[]
Ranks of the Sprocket
Rank
Title
Style of Address
Residence and Office
Appointment
1.
Grand Architect
None
None
Military Decree
2.
Chief Architect
None
None
Military Decree
3.
Director
None
None
Military Decree
4.
Chief Engineer
None
None
Military Decree
5.
Tinkerer
None
None
Military Decree
6.
Technocrat
None
None
Military Decree
7.
Engineer
None
None
Military Decree
8.
Technician
None
None
Military Decree
Honorary Ranks[]
Honorary Ranks are not distributed as conventional ranks. They can be appointed at the will of the Emperor, and their precedence does not necessarily dictate their rank.
Royal Ranks are only those of the Royal Family, these are rarely ever appointed but when they are they are the most influential and powerful positions, outside of the Government ranks.