Feudal Society

Barons and Lords
Each noble house is its own Barony, led by a Baron and his Baroness (if married). The Baron’s estates are ruled by Lords (the home estate ruled by the character).

The wife of a male Baron is given the title of Baroness, whilst a female Baron does not bestow a title upon her spouse.

Earls and Viscounts
Each world is comprised of regions governed by Earls. He is called a Viscount if he governs more than one region.

To become an Earl of a Region, a Baron must have two-thirds of all Lords of the Region swear allegiance to him, automatically including Lords of his own House as his vassals. Once obtained the title is inheritable unless the house loses its last estate or is exiled by the Emperor.

Earls may collect tributes from all estates in their region once per year. They may invest these tributes into improving a region’s Infrastructure or do with it as they please.

The wife of a male Earl or Viscount is given the title of Countess, whilst a female Earl or Viscount does not bestow a title upon her spouse.

Dukes and Grand Dukes
Each world is governed by a Duke. If he governs more than one world he is called a Grand Duke.

To become a Duke of a World, a Baron must have two-thirds of all Earls of the World swear allegiance to him, automatically including Earls of his own House as his vassals. Once obtained the title is inheritable unless the house loses its last house or the Duke is exiled by the Emperor.

Dukes may collect tributes from all Earls of their world once per five years. They may invest these tributes into World Projects or do with it as they wish.

The wife of a male Duke or Grand Duke is given the title of Duchess, whilst a female Duke or Grand Duke does not bestow a title upon her spouse.

Emperor
The Twelve Worlds are governed by an Emperor. To become Emperor, a Baron must have all Dukes (or Grand Dukes) of all Twelve Worlds as his vassal. All worlds must have a Duke for this to happen. Once obtained the title is inheritable and remains with that house until they have no more estates.

Emperors may collect tributes from all Dukes once per ten years. They may invest these tributes into enacting laws or fancy clothes as they choose.

The wife of a male Emperor is given the title of Empress, whilst a female Emperor does not bestow a title upon her spouse.

Minor Nobility
Minor nobility work within the houses in roles of appointment managing estates, leading armies or captaining starships or seek a career in the clergy.

They may be awarded domain titles for their service within a House or Ecclesiastical titles for working within the Church.

Status in Society
The various titles in society are shown in terms of comparative status.