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Good Day, members of the Order of 66!

(I just noticed that the one thing we're lacking is a "Guild Business" forum...huh...)

So as we mentioned in the latest episode of The Holocron 2.0, we are taking name suggestions for our ranks in the soon-to-be-launched game. We (the "management") are looking for your suggestions for Guild Rank Titles.

For your submission, 1 will be "The Head Honcho" (aka Guildmaster) and 7 will be "The New Guy". So, for example, your submission should look like this...

1: Guildmaster (Important note; there can only be one GuildMaster, per the Guiild Rank system, so only 1 person is getting this title at a time)
2: Senior Officer
3: Junior Officer
4: Veteran Member
5: Member
6: N00b Member
7: Recruit

So post up or send us your suggestions, folks! Oh, and remember, you must be a member of the Order of 66 to play.

Submissions can be made until December 13th. Final Guild Names will be announced here on December 15th and on the Holocon 2.0's Launch Weekend Show.

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So, naturally, as RP lead, I am inclined to have all the ranks reflect what our guild is from an in-universe perspective. At present, we have quite a bit of history, but not a lot has been said about how the Order is organized, how it operates, etc.

In other words, I just made stuff up.

So here is my first proposal:

Rank 7: Initiate (Probationary)
By chance, blood, or determination, you have the eyes of the Order on you. But you have yet to prove yourself.
Lowest/probationary rank.

Rank 6: Trainee (or Apprentice, unless that sounds too Jedi-specific)
Your actions have proven your dedication to the Republic and Revan's legacy, but you still have much to learn.
Someone who has shown they can get along in our guild's culture and atmosphere, but hasn't put a lot of time in yet.

Rank 5: Defender (Full Member)
Through your deeds and words, you have been acknowledged as a true Defender of the Republic.
Basically anyone who spends enough time and energy at Rank 6 to prove they're in it for the long haul. Certain privileges might become available at this rank, such as guild bank access (once it's implemented.)

Rank 4: Knight-Defender (If that sounds too Jedi-specific, again, we could go with something like "High Defender," but this order was built around Revan, who was a Jedi...)
You are set apart from the rank and file of the order; a position of respect that has been well-earned.
This would be the "Advanced Member" rank, and the highest non-officer rank. Reserved for people not in leadership positions that have really given a lot to the guild and/or have stuck around for a year or more in good standing.

Rank 3: Lord Defender (See what I did there? Borrowing words from Jedi and Sith, as Revan was both.)
You have been granted a position of power in the Order, and the great responsibility of leading the Republic's invisible guardians into battle.
Lower Officer tier. Invite privileges (space permitting), kick privileges, and so on.

Rank 2: High Lord Defender
You are responsible for some of the highest-level decisions in the Order, and thus afforded great respect by those aware of its existence.
Second-Tier officers.

Rank 1: Hand of Revan
The top-level decision makers of the Order are regarded with a sense of mystery and deference, even by other leaders in the Order. They are truly Revan's living will incarnate.

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Immediately veto'd because it's not "Nerf-Herder"




This title is actually on my list too.

I'd actually like to see this as a Rank that many can attain, either as a Jr officer rank or more likely a Senior Guild Member rank. If it's saved for the Guildmaster spot, only one person will have it. That's too cool a title to limit to one person (sorry, Fiddleback).

I'm also checking to see if "Hand of Revan" can get by any potential Name Filters. If it is, rock on.

Nice suggestions! Let's keep em coming!

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~looks at AsaTJ's list~

I whole heartedly support this list since it has several of the rank name I had jot'd down during listening to the podcast.

Make it so.

Without commenting on the suggestions so far, I feel I should point out a thing or two.

There can be only one 'Guild Master'. Since Kat it Co-Leader, she will be given a rank which is, functionally, identical to mine yet mechanically one step below. She will be the only one occupying this rank. All others will be below that rank.

The tier below Kat should be our ruling council. People who are currently marked as Leaders in the TOR guild page roster for example.

So, that's three of the seven. Carry on.

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Well, while I'm not in the Order of 66, I plan to be in the adversary guild The Exiled Lords as soon as I can get a post-launch invite. With that in mind, here are my suggestions for both sides (borrowing some ideas from AsaTJ):

Rank 7: Associate (also known as "Nerf-Herder")
By chance, blood, or determination, you have the eyes of the [Order/Exiled Lords] on you. But you have yet to prove yourself.

Rank 6: Initiate
You have proven to be a worthy candidate, and chosen to be inducted into the mysteries of Revan's teachings. However, the greater secrets are still beyond your grasp.

Rank 5: Disciple
Order of 66 - Through your deeds, you have earned the trust of the guild. The final words of Revan before his departure to the Unknown Regions are known to you.
The Exiled Lords - Through your deeds, you have earned the trust of the guild. The final words of Revan before his capture by the Jedi are known to you.

Rank 4: Revanchist
You are set apart from the rank and file of [the Order/the Exiled Lords], entrusted with ancient teachings Revan gave to his followers during the Mandalorian Wars.

Rank 3: Crusader
Your zeal in carrying on the legacy of Revan has giving you the great responsibility of leading the [Republic's/Empire's] invisible guardians into battle.

Rank 2: Hand of Revan
The top-level decision makers of the guild are regarded with a sense of mystery and deference, and have access to every scrap of lore gathered about Revan.

Rank 1: Avatar of Revan
The current leader of the guild has mastered Revan's teachings, and believed to be his will made incarnate.

Okieday, here's my first pass at this for ya...

As the Order of 66 represents an organization dedicated to the protection of the Republic (even from itself), and acts through all tiers of society, so shall its membership be ranked. We honor the deeds of both the hardnosed soldier as well as the savvy smuggler alongside the Jedi among us as they hold the line or weave through the Republic's underbelly, and the Mysteries of the Force. Though the Force may only speak to a few, it acts through us all, as we seek to protect, and to serve.

Rank 7: Nerf-Herder (Petitioner/Recruit)
You have applied the Order for a place in its ranks, yet must prove your commitment to others.
Lowest/probationary rank.

Rank 6: Gundark (Trainee)
Your actions have proven your dedication to the Republic and Revan's legacy, but you still have much to learn.
Someone who has shown they can get along in our guild's culture and atmosphere, but hasn't put a lot of time in yet.

Rank 5: Ranger (Member)
Through your deeds and words, you have been acknowledged as truly willing to sacrifice for the Republic.
Basically anyone who spends enough time and energy at Rank 6 to prove they're in it for the long haul. Certain privileges might become available at this rank, such as guild bank access (once it's implemented.)

Rank 4: Sector Ranger
You are set apart from the rank and file of the order; a position of respect that has been well-earned.
This would be the "Advanced Member" rank, and the highest non-officer rank. Reserved for people not in leadership positions that have really given a lot to the guild and/or have stuck around for a year or more in good standing.

Rank 3: Marshal
You have been granted a position of power in the Order, and the great responsibility of leading the Republic's invisible guardians into battle.
Lower Officer tier. Invite privileges (space permitting), kick privileges, and so on.

Rank 2: Lord Marshal
You are responsible for some of the highest-level decisions in the Order, and thus afforded great respect by those aware of its existence.
Second-Tier officers.

Rank 1: The Re-Agents
The top-level decision makers of the Order are regarded with a sense of mystery and deference, even by other leaders in the Order. They are the catalysts responsible for orchestrating the execution of Revan's Legacy and will.

(not overtly Jedi-centric, yet well within their "comfort zone" for either Knights or Consulars, as well as perfectly fitting the Trooper's and Smuggler's strengths when charged as unique Wardens of the future of the Republic. May also establish the Order as a Root of future Republic agencies)

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"Only the king and his lord marshall have the keys to these manacles."

(Can you guess the movie the quote is from?)

Here's my list of 8.

Yes. 8. According to the system we can add more titles as needed, and if the two two ranks are being eaten up by one person, let's add in another rank to help differentiate levels of Officers, and levels of Membership.


1: Archon or High Archon if two ranks cannot be named the same thing; Fiddleback’s post

2: Archon assuming two ranks can be named the same thing, Kat’s post

3: Eyes of Revan Guiding Officers of the Order.

4: Preserver or Preserver of the Republic; Basic Officer of the Order.

5: Hand of Revan Highest tier for Membership before Officer. I'm REALLY big on making this rank attainable by anyone in the Order, and not limiting it to Officer tier, which represents only a finite percentage of the guild. Criteria for "Hand of Revan" rank would be determined later, but would include length of time with the Guild and contributions to the Guild (not neccessarily items/credits in-game).

6: Revanchist Full member of the Order of 66. Anyone who's "in" the guild since the beginning automatically get this rank, including those who's intend to play with us but have their "account" over with the Exiled Lords to get that guild up and running.

7: Crusader Newest members of the Order. Anyone who joins after launch starts here.

8: Nerf-Herder Recruits. I have a hunch I'm going to lose this argument, but it's here anyway.

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Just some ideas, mostly inspired by the write up of the Order's backstory.

7. Initiate

6. Seeker

5. Vigilant

4. Hand of Reven - I'm with with Phil that this is too cool a title to restrict to just upper managment.

3. Preserver - Guild Officers

2. Protector - Kat

1. Protector - Brian

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Oooo...maybe "High Protector" for Fiddleback and Kat?

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Here's my feedback on some rank names suggested so far.

Protector: I bounced back and forth between this and Defender in my original proposal. Ultimately, I decided I prefer the latter.

Vigilant: I also really like this as a rank name.

Crusader: Maybe, as it gives a bit of a tie-in to the Mandalorians (from whom came one of Revan's Disciples), but it sounds a bit too kick-ass to be such a low rank.

FULON: I kind of feel like your ranks are trying too hard not to sound Jedi. Just my humble opinion. They're very cool-sounding, just not "Revan" enough.

Eyes of Revan: Yeah, not really feeling it. If we go with DarthGM's proposal, I think "Lord Preserver" would sound much cooler.

Revanchist: I have, personally, never liked this term. I don't know where they got it from, but adding "-chist" to the end of something has always seemed awkward. I just can't look at that word without seeing "RevanChrist", and I prefer not to mix Sunday school with my Star Wars.

Here is a secondary proposal taking the best of others' suggestions and Fiddleback's note about guild leaders into account:

Rank 8: Initiate
Rank 7: Vigilant
Rank 6: Defender
Rank 5: Knight-Defender (or Hand of Revan if we really want that attainable by non-officers.
-=OFFICERS=-
Rank 4: Preserver
Rank 3: Lord Preserver
Rank 2 and 1: Hand of Revan (or, if we decide to make this a member rank, either High Lord Preserver or one of the other suggestions, like Archon. Avatar of Revan sounds a bit too dramatic/cultish to me.)

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Archon makes me think of the Star Trek Body of Landru people, so I do not like it.

Makes me think of the ruler of the Lyran Alliance...

"Crusader" more comes from the "Jedi Crusaders", which is what the Jedi who folllowed Revan into the Mandallorian War were collectively called.

I guess "Revanchist" comes down to how much do we want to acknowledge what's established out there in the EU.

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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/revanchist

Much to my surprise a couple of years ago.

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