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'''Nobility''' is a state-privileged status which is generally hereditary. <ref>''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobility] 'Nobility' entry for Wikipedia''</ref> This ruling system (known as '''feudalism''') was once the source of power in the ancient time on Terra. With the expansion to the Stars and beyond it was reborn. It was the solution to the problem with the slow, unflexible behemoth of the bearucracy. The system is based on the exchange of responsibility + power. The ruler deligate some of his power to a his clan or trusted perons. The person now awnser to the ruler and is the representive of state in this territory. Many titles were granted as a sign for outstanding accomplishments or as a gift. | '''Nobility''' is a state-privileged status which is generally hereditary. <ref>''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobility] 'Nobility' entry for Wikipedia''</ref> This ruling system (known as '''feudalism''') was once the source of power in the ancient time on Terra. With the expansion to the Stars and beyond it was reborn. It was the solution to the problem with the slow, unflexible behemoth of the bearucracy. The system is based on the exchange of responsibility + power. The ruler deligate some of his power to a his clan or trusted perons. The person now awnser to the ruler and is the representive of state in this territory. Many titles were granted as a sign for outstanding accomplishments or as a gift. | ||
− | ==Terran Hegemony== | + | ==[[Terran Hegemony]]== |
:Duke <ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p.23 </ref> | :Duke <ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p.23 </ref> | ||
:Marquess | :Marquess |
Revision as of 21:31, 26 March 2011
Contents
Overview
Nobility is a state-privileged status which is generally hereditary. [1] This ruling system (known as feudalism) was once the source of power in the ancient time on Terra. With the expansion to the Stars and beyond it was reborn. It was the solution to the problem with the slow, unflexible behemoth of the bearucracy. The system is based on the exchange of responsibility + power. The ruler deligate some of his power to a his clan or trusted perons. The person now awnser to the ruler and is the representive of state in this territory. Many titles were granted as a sign for outstanding accomplishments or as a gift.
Terran Hegemony
- Duke [2]
- Marquess
- Earl (former title)
- Count
- Baron
- Knight (former title)
Federated Sun
- Knight[3]
- Baron
- Count
- Duke
- Marquessess
Lyran Alliance
- Knight[4]
- Baron
- Graf
- Landgrave
- Margrave
- Duke
Draconis Combine
- Samurai[5]
- Shugo
- Tozama Daimyo
- Daimyo
- Shogun
Free Worlds League
Confederation Capella
- Diem [6]
- Lord
- Mandrinn
- Shonso
- Lama
- Duke
Magistracy of Canopus
- Frones [7]
- Durachi
- Girin
Taurus Concordat
- Duke [8]
- Marquess
- Earl
- Count
- Baron
- Knight
Marian Hegonomy
- Patricians[9]
Outworld Alliance
References
- ↑ [1] 'Nobility' entry for Wikipedia
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p.23
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.102
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p.90
- ↑ Classic Battletech Comapnion, p.208
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.60
- ↑ The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook), p.32
- ↑ Periphery
- ↑ Handbook Major Periphery, p. 153