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A [[Baronet]] is a noble rank within the system of [[Imperial Nobility]] in the [[Third Imperium]].
* The [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]] term for Baronet is ''[[Iishakku]]''.  

== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
''Landed Baronets'' are given the responsibility to promote the growth and development of fledgling worlds that show some promise of expanding their role in the {{Imperium}}.  Such Baronets are often equated with being a "Baron in Training", though it is the world they oversee that is really being tested. 

''Ceremonial Baronets'' have administrative duties as lesser functionaries within bureaucracies overseen by higher level nobles, depending upon the nature and importance of the office.  
* A ''baronetcy'' entitles the individual to use the prefix ''Sir'' (some females prefer ''Dame'', but such usage is obsolete) before the name, and to suffix the initials "''Bt.''" or "''Bart.''" (or "''Btss.''" for females) after the name. Alternatively, the baronet may use the prefix-title "''Baronet''" or "''Baronetess''" before their name, or "''Lord''" followed by the name of their Landholding. 
* The title of [[baronet]] is hereditary, but is otherwise similar to that of a "senior [[knight]]". The title of [[baronet]] is often awarded to members of local planetary nobility who are not world-rulers in order to enhance their off-world prestige. It is common (though not required) for a [[baronetcy]] to be accompanied by a [[knight|knighthood]], further reinforcing the “senior [[knight]]” image.
* The land grant of a ''Baronet'' is known as a ''[[Baronetcy]]'' or ''Lordship''.

=== Entitlement Synopsis ===
Intermediate between the first and second level of noble rank is the [[baronet]]. [[Baronet]] is a special form of [[baron]] normally awarded by an [[archduke]] of one of the [[domain|domains]] of the Imperium. [[Baronet|Baronets]] rank below [[baron|barons]] in seniority and precedence. Although the [[Emperor]] can create [[baronet|baronets]] (either as [[Emperor]] or in his capacity as [[Archduke]] of [[Domain of Sylea|Sylea]]), in practice they are usually created only by the [[archduke|archdukes]]. Those [[baronet|baronets]] specifically created by the [[Emperor]] as Landed [[Baronet|Baronets]] are usually accorded voting rights in the [[Moot]] similar to [[Peer]]s, despite not normally being considered as such.  A [[baronetcy]] entitles the individual to use the prefix Baronet before the name. Those rare [[baronet|baronets]] who are awarded a land grant (usually as part of an appointment as Imperial representative for a world as a Landed Noble) generally receive no more than 10-100 km<sup>2</sup>, or alternately 2 terrain hexes on the fief-world with 2 associated terrain hex on non-mainworlds in the same system. Landed [[Baronet]] fiefs are generally granted on pre-Rich or pre-Agricultural worlds. <sup>*</sup>

'''<sup>*</sup>''' - ''<small>It is an accepted expectation that a Baronet who raises a world from Pre-Agricultural to Agricultural status or from Pre-Rich to Rich status will be elevated to Baron.</small>'' <ref>T5 Noble Patent 8.5" x 11" forms (reverse side)</ref>

== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
At the beginning of the [[Pacification Campaigns]] in [[76]], the [[Emperor]] [[Artemsus]] created a new form of [[Archduke]] to oversee each of the new [[Domain|Domains]] of the [[Third Imperium|Imperium]].  One of the privileges granted to these new [[Archduke|Archdukes]] was the right to create both [[Knight|Knights]] and a new form of lesser [[Baron]] called a [[Baronet]] for his own needs within his [[Domain]].  

Today [[Baronet|Baronets]] can be created and assigned by either the [[Iridium Throne]] or, in some parts of the [[Third Imperium|Imperium]], by the [[Archduke|Archdukes]] of [[Domain|Domains]]. Like [[Knight|Knights]], [[Baronet|Baronets]] are not normally considered to be part of the Peerage, although those appointed by the [[Emperor|Emperors]] as Imperial Landed [[Baronet|Baronets]] have access to and voting rights within the [[Moot|Imperial Moot]].  Many [[Baronet|Baronets]] have no associated land-grant at all, holding the title merely as an honorific. 

Imperial admirals and generals are often granted the honor title of baronet without a fief or duties if they achieve their rank without having acquired any other title.

== See Also ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Library Data (N-Z) |page= 34-37}} ({{CT}} [[Supplement 11]])  
|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Nobles |page= TBD}} 
|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD}}
|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Milieu 0 |page= TBD}}
|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD}}
|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Library Data |version= Mongoose Traveller| page= TBD}}
|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperiallines 7 |article= Nobility in the Third Imperium (Part One)|page= 4-7}}
|S8= T5 Noble Patent 8.5" x 11" forms (reverse side) - corrected for T5.10
|S9= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mRGZE7RZZJrchoaudEX9-wXeZTTJves6ohYiigK2STU/edit#gid=0 T5 Noble Patents List] [http://www.travellerrpg.com/CotI/Discuss/ CotI]
|S11= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] 
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