Guild Structure

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IN GAME AND OUT OF GAME
As you have probably come to realise, WOTS/JTSF is a roleplay guild, but one of things that makes our guild very unique is that we are almost entirely character driven. When promoting we actually take into consideration your character and of course the effort that you have put into the guild. So when members are promoted within the guild their chosen character will also gain a higher status and then we get to work on a story or roleplay that explains why that character has been giving a promotion. It's fun as you can imagine as it opens up a lot of ideas for fresh and interesting roleplay.

In some of the sections below you may see that we have a players handle (name) for the forums and their character name beneath. Some players may have multiple ranks within the guild but as different characters. Obviously we need a way of differentiating between both the player and the character, so we use a method called "In Game" (the character) and "Out of Game" (the person) to show who holds sway over who.

Ranks
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Force Adept
New recruits will begin as Force Adepts. This is a stage between Youngling and Padawan. It is assumed that all new members have completed their time as a Youngling but have not yet earned the title of Padawan. This phase is a trial phase and gives the new member a chance to get to know the established members of the Order and vice-versa. Force Adepts are not required to announce a sub-class (Consular or Guardian) though they can if they wish. Once the Force Adept has completed one month with the Order and has 25 or more posts in the forums, they are eligible to undertake the test for promotion to Padawan. The Test of the Jedi Code will be given by a Knight or Master and consists of a short demonstration of the Adept's knowledge of the Jedi Code. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Force Adept is promoted to Padawan. Before officially gaining their new rank, the Padawan must announce which path they will take: Consular or Guardian.

Padawan
At the rank of Padawan, a member may now seek a Knight or Master to continue their training and form a Master/Apprentice relationship. Once paired with a teacher (which may be a Master or a Knight) the Padawan may engage in RP or short tests in the forums or live chat to simulate further training. When the teacher believes the Padawan is ready, the teacher may begin RP sessions or set tasks designed to simulate the Trials. A further task that must be undertaken is the construction of a lightsaber. This requires the Padawan to submit a diagram and/or written explaination of how the lightsaber was constructed, and its features. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Padawan is promoted to Jedi Knight.

Jedi Knight (Consular or Knight)
One of the roles of a Jedi Knight is that of teacher. Knights may train Force Adepts on their path to Padawan and they may also seek a Padawan to further train in the ways of the Order and the ways of the Force. Once the Knight's Padawan has passed the Trials, the Knight may be eligible for promotion to the rank of Jedi Master.

Jedi Master (Consular or Knight)
A Jedi Master may continue to train Force Adepts or take Padawan learners. They may take up official positions such as Ambassador of the Order, Master of Recruitment, Master Trainer, Master of the Temple, or others. As they continue to serve the Order they may be invited to sit on the Council. If this occurs, the Master is not obligated to accept, and if they do decline they may well be invited at a later time.

Senior Master (Consular or Knight)
Senior Masters are those Masters who have served time on the Council but are not currently serving on the Council. For example, those who have served for a short-term or those who have voluntarily stepped down due to RL (real life) commitments.

Councillor (Consular or Knight)
Council membership is by invitation only and is more a position held within the Order than a straight-forward rank. Membership is offered to those Masters who have shown a continuous and unfaltering loyalty to the Order. There is no obligation for a Master to accept the offer but those who do are accepted onto the Council. While an active member of the Council, their title is Councillor. If a Councillor steps down from the Council they are known as Senior Master.

Councillors are expected to maintain a consistent level of activity. Should the Councillor be absent for an extended leave period they should inform the Council and resign their rank until their circumstances change. At this time, they can apply to regain their seat providing all twelve are not currently occupied. This is NOT intended as any form of punishment upon the Councillor (real life ALWAYS comes first) but simply a matter of common sense; Council members should always strive to be available and visible in order to assist with the running of the Order.

Private:
New recruits will begin as the rank of Private. This phase is a trial phase and gives the new member a chance to get to know the established members of the Order and vice-versa. Once the private has completed one month with the Order and has 25 or more posts in the forums, they are eligible to undertake the test for promotion to Corporal. The Test of the trooper Code will be given by a Sergeant or Captain and consists of a short demonstration of the trainees knowledge of the Code. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Private is promoted to Corporal.

Corporal:
At the rank of Corporal, a member may now seek a Sergeant or a Captain to continue their training and form a Master/Apprentice relationship. Once paired with a teacher the Padawan may engage in RP or short tests in the forums or live chat to simulate further training. When the teacher believes the Apprentice is ready, the teacher may begin RP sessions or set tasks designed to simulate the gaining of ranks. A further task that must be undertaken is the upgrading of a weapon. This requires the Padawan to submit a diagram and/or written explaination of how the weapon was upgraded, and its features. It also requires the type of weapon. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Corporal is promoted to Sergeant.

Sergeant:
One of the roles of a Sergeant is that of teacher. You may train recruits on their path to to becoming a corporal. Once the private has passed the Trials, the sergeant may be eligible for promotion to that of a Captain.

Captain:
A Captain may continue to train recruits or take a corporal to teach them. They may take up official positions on the council (found in the council positions). As they continue to serve the Order they may be invited to sit on the Council. If this occurs, the Master is not obligated to accept, and if they do decline they may well be invited at a later time.

General:
General's are those who have served time on the Council but are not currently serving on the Council. For example, those who have served for a short-term or those who have voluntarily stepped down due to RL (real life) commitments.

Trooper Councillors (permanant or temporary):
Being on the council is one of the greatest things a trooper can achieve. And is also the highest rank one can acheive. After numerous amount of help with recruits and corporals, and just overall being active this is what they can achieve (they, would become an officer,and then have special sort of admin rights for the site, some will have application rights and moderator rights on the forums. It all depends on what they do within the order).

Rookie:
New recruits will begin as Rookie's. This phase is a trial phase and gives the new member a chance to get to know the established members of the Order and vice-versa. Once the rookie has completed one month with the Order and has 25 or more posts in the forums, they are eligible to undertake the test for promotion to Runner. The Test of the Smuggler Code will be given by a Diciple or Master and consists of a short demonstration of the trainees knowledge of the Code. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Rookie is promoted to Runner.

Runner:
At the rank of Runner, a member may now seek a Blocade runner or an Underworld Handler to continue their training and form a Master/Apprentice relationship. Once paired with a teacher the Padawan may engage in RP or short tests in the forums or live chat to simulate further training. When the teacher believes the Apprentice is ready, the teacher may begin RP sessions or set tasks designed to simulate the gaining of noteriety. A further task that must be undertaken is the upgrading of a ship. This requires the Padawan to submit a diagram and/or written explaination of how the ship was upgraded, and its features. It also requires the class of the ship, and how they obtained this ship (whether the stole it, or how they "won" it, or purchased). On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Runner is promoted to Blocade Runner.

Blocade Runner:
One of the roles of a Blocade Runner is that of teacher. You may train rookies on their path to to becoming a runner. Once the runner has passed the Trials, the Blocade Runner may be eligible for promotion to that of an Underworld handler.

Underworld Handler:
An Underworld Handler may continue to train rookies or take a learner (Runner). They may take up official positions on the council (found in the council positions). As they continue to serve the Order they may be invited to sit on the Council. If this occurs, the Master is not obligated to accept, and if they do decline they may well be invited at a later time.

Underworld Cartel Smuggler:
The Cartel Smugglers are those who have served time on the Council but are not currently serving on the Council. For example, those who have served for a short-term or those who have voluntarily stepped down due to RL (real life) commitments.

Smuggler Council Members (permanant and temporary):
Being on the council is one of the greatest things a smuggler can achieve. And is also the highest rank a Smuggler can acheive. After numerous amount of help with rookies and runners, and just overall being active this is what they can achieve (they, would become an officer,and then have special sort of admin rights for the site, some will have application rights and moderator rights on the forums. It all depends on what they do within the order).

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Sith Acolyte
New recruits will begin as Sith Acolyte's. This is a stage between Sith Adept and Apprentice. It is assumed that all new members have completed their time as a adept but have not yet earned the title of an apprentice. This phase is a trial phase and gives the new member a chance to get to know the established members of the Order and vice-versa. They are not required to announce a sub-class (Inquisitor or Warrior) though they can if they wish. Once the acolyte has completed one month with the Order and has 25 or more posts in the forums, they are eligible to undertake the test for promotion to Apprentice. The Test of the Sith Code will be given by a Diciple or Master and consists of a short demonstration of the acolyte's knowledge of the Sith Code. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the acolyte is promoted to Sith Apprentice Before officially gaining their new rank, the Padawan must announce which path they will take: Warrior or Inquisitor.

Sith Apprentice
At the rank of an Apprentice, a member may now seek a Diciple or Master to continue their training and form a Master/Apprentice relationship. Once paired with a teacher (which may be a Master or a Diciple) the Padawan may engage in RP or short tests in the forums or live chat to simulate further training. When the teacher believes the Apprentice is ready, the teacher may begin RP sessions or set tasks designed to simulate the gaining of Prestiege. A further task that must be undertaken is the construction of a lightsaber. This requires the Padawan to submit a diagram and/or written explaination of how the lightsaber was constructed, and its features. On completion, and with the Council's approval, the Padawan is promoted to Sith Diciple.

Sith Disciple
One of the roles of a Diciple is that of teacher. Diciple's may train Acolyte's on their path to Apprentice and they may also seek a Padawan to further train in the ways of the Order and the ways of the Force. Once the apprentice has passed the Trials, the Diciple may be eligible for promotion to the rank of Sith Master.

Sith Master
A Master may continue to train acolyte's or take an apprentice (sith apprentice). They may take up official positions on the council (found in the council positions). As they continue to serve the Order they may be invited to sit on the Council. If this occurs, the Master is not obligated to accept, and if they do decline they may well be invited at a later time.

Sith High Master
The High Masters are those Masters who have served time on the Council but are not currently serving on the Council. For example, those who have served for a short-term or those who have voluntarily stepped down due to RL (real life) commitments.

Dark Councillor (permanant and temporary)
Being on the Dark council is one of the greatest honors. And is also the highest rank a sith can acheive. After numerous amount of help with padawans, and just overall being active this is what they can achieve (they, would become an officer,and then have special sort of admin rights for the site, some will have application rights and moderator rights on the forums. It all depends on what they do within the order.

Pupil/student
Recruits will start as students. This is just the beginning of their training. Just now learning the ways of battle. While usually you would be trainined by your Father, and if your father is not around, then your Mother would train you, regardless of gender. A warrior is a warrior nonetheless. This phase is a trial phase and gives the new member a chance to get to know the established members of the Order and vice-versa. And gives them a chance to start posting on the forums.

Soldier
At the rank of soldier, you may begin your search for someone to train you (Commando's and Master's). Once paired with a teacher (anybody that is able to post in the Find a master/apprentice area of the forums), the student may engage in RP or short tests in the forums or live chat to simulate further training. When the teacher believes the Padawan is ready, the teacher may begin RP sessions or set tasks designed to simulate the Trials. Once your teacher has told us that they believe you are ready to continue, you will take a smaller version of the trails that were previously administered.

Commando
One of the roles of a Commando is that of teacher. They may train students and soldiers on their path to a greater rank. Once the teachers apprentice has passed the Trials, you may be eligible for promotion to the rank of a Master (in this case it is called Officer).

Officer
An Officer may continue to train students or take soldier learners. They may take up official positions on the council. As they continue to serve the Order they may be invited to sit on the Council. If this occurs, the Master is not obligated to accept, and if they do decline they may well be invited at a later time.

Chancellors
Chancellors are those Masters who have served time on the Council but are not currently serving on the Council. For example, those who have served for a short-term or those who have voluntarily stepped down due to RL (real life) commitments or any other reason because they don't want to be on the council.

General and Admiral
<p style="text-align:left">Generals, and Admirals are the councillors of our guild, because they are the admiral's and general's of the Mandalorian's. That would make this position not really a rank that anyone can get, but an invited position. Membership is offered to those Masters who have shown a continuous and unfaltering loyalty to the academy. There is no obligation for a Master to accept the offer but those who do are accepted onto the Council. While an active member of the Council, their title is one of the two above, their choice. If a Councillor steps down from the Council they are known as "alor", and sometimes when the time is right, can and possibly will be re-invited to join the council again.

<p style="text-align:left">Councillors are expected to maintain a consistent level of activity. Should the Councillor be absent for an extended leave period they should inform the Council and resign their rank until their circumstances change. At this time, they can apply to regain their seat providing all twelve are not currently occupied. This is NOT intended as any form of punishment upon the Councillor (real life ALWAYS comes first) but simply a matter of common sense; Council members should always strive to be available and visible in order to assist with the running of the site, and helping those who need it.