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| − | The exact place Barons occupy in a House's hierarchy vary from House to House and world to world; if a [[Knight World]] hosts multiple Houses, then a Baron might rule each House.{{Fn|1a}} If, however, a single "Great House" dominates its entire world, then the Barons will typically form a caste | + | The exact place Barons occupy in a House's hierarchy vary from House to House and world to world; if a [[Knight World]] hosts multiple Houses, then a Baron might rule each House.{{Fn|1a}} If, however, a single "Great House" dominates its entire world, then the Barons will typically form a caste in between the [[High Monarch|House's Monarch]] and the Knights ordinary, the latter of whom serve as vassals to their Barons.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}} |
Assuming that a Baron does not rule their House entire, they might hold dominion over a particular region or place of interest on their House's world. Alternatively they might hold a specific title or position within their House, possibly in their Monarch's [[Exalted Court]].{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}} | Assuming that a Baron does not rule their House entire, they might hold dominion over a particular region or place of interest on their House's world. Alternatively they might hold a specific title or position within their House, possibly in their Monarch's [[Exalted Court]].{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}} | ||
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| + | A Baron's Knight will typically feature a pair of bands on its carapace armour to denote their rank.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|2b}} | ||
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**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 12 — ''Questor Imperialis'' | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 12 — ''Questor Imperialis'' | ||
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[[Category:Titles and Ranks]] | [[Category:Titles and Ranks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:04, 19 May 2024
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This article is about the nobles of Knight Houses; for the Aeldari Corsairs, see Corsair Baron. |
Barons and Baronesses are high-ranking members of a Knight House's nobility.[1a][1b]
Overview
The exact place Barons occupy in a House's hierarchy vary from House to House and world to world; if a Knight World hosts multiple Houses, then a Baron might rule each House.[1a] If, however, a single "Great House" dominates its entire world, then the Barons will typically form a caste in between the House's Monarch and the Knights ordinary, the latter of whom serve as vassals to their Barons.[1a][1b]
Assuming that a Baron does not rule their House entire, they might hold dominion over a particular region or place of interest on their House's world. Alternatively they might hold a specific title or position within their House, possibly in their Monarch's Exalted Court.[1a][1b]
A Baron's Knight will typically feature a pair of bands on its carapace armour to denote their rank.[2a][2b]
Variant Titles
Many Knight Worlds use alternate titles to denote their nobility. These include:
- Baron Prime — Denotes a member of a Questor Mechanicus House's Exalted Court.[1b]
- Count/Countess[1a]
- Marquis/Marchioness[1a]
- Marshal[1a]
- Seneschal[1a]
