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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]]. | 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 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. | + | Today 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. |
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| + | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 15:13, 6 May 2016
A noble rank within the system of Imperial Nobility in the Third Imperium.
The standard ranks of Nobility are:
- Emperor / Empress
- Archduke / Archduchess
- Duke / Duchess
- Count / Countess or Contessa
- Viscount / Viscountess
- Marquis / Marchioness or Marquesa
- Baron / Baroness
- Baronet / Baronetess
- Knight / Dame
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.
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 Domains of the Imperium. One of the privileges granted to these new Archdukes was the right to create both Knights and a new form of lesser Baron called a Baronet for his own needs within his Domain.
Today Baronets can be created and assigned by either the Iridium Throne or, in some parts of the Imperium, by the Archdukes of Domains. Like Knights, Baronets are not normally considered to be part of the Peerage, although those appointed by the Emperors as Imperial Landed Baronets have access to and voting rights within the Imperial Moot. Many Baronets have no associated land-grant at all, holding the title merely as an honorific.
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 knighthood, further reinforcing the “senior knight” image.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- GURPS Traveller: Nobles
- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- T4: Milieu 0
- Traveller 5th Core Rules
- Periodical: Imperiallines 7 (magazine)