Nobility
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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 Suns
- Knight[3]
- Baron
- Count
- Duke
- Marquess
Lyran Alliance
- Knight[4]
- Baron
- Graf
- Landgrave
- Margrave
- Duke
Draconis Combine
- Samurai[5]
- Shugo
- Tozama Daimyo
- Daimyo
- Shogun
Free Worlds League
Capellan Confederation
- Diem [6]
- Lord
- Mandrinn
- Shonso
- Lama
- Duke
Magistracy of Canopus
- Frones [7]
- Durachi
- Girin
Taurian Concordat
- Duke [8]
- Marquess
- Earl
- Count
- Baron
- Knight
Marian Hegemony
- 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