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[[Image:KnightHouseOrg.jpg|thumb|right|Organization of a Knightly House sworn to the [[Adeptus Terra]] ]]
[[Image:KnightHouseOrg2.jpg|thumb|right|Organization of a Knightly House sworn to the [[Mechanicum]] ]]
There are thousands of Knight houses across the [[Galaxy]].{{Fn|11}} The Knight Worlds operate under a strict feudal system and are typically sworn to either the [[Adeptus Terra]] or [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. Each world is led by either a single or number of [[Knight House]]s, whose ranks are made up of '''Nobles''' which pilot Knight suits into battle.{{Fn|7}}
Knight Houses sworn to the [[Adeptus Terra]] are led by a '''High King'''. Directly beneath him are a number of [[Baron]]s, which each rule a fief of territory. Whole all Barons owe allegiance to their king are not equal and some have different ranks. The baronial rank of Kingsward protects his liege on the field and at court.{{Fn|6a}} A pair of crossed swords signify rank of Kingsward.{{Fn|6b}} Others may serve as the King's herald or the gatekeeper of his fortress. Each Baron in turn controls a number of '''Knightly Vassals''', which operate alone or in formations known as lances.{{Fn|7}}
*{{Endn|9}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-EU/Mechanicum-Cerastus-Knight-Atrapos Forge World]
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook]] pg.76
*{{Endn|11}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - Houses of the Imperium and the Adeptus Mechanicus''
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