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-  - **Dominus** - A minor noble who owns a village, or an area of land, where they are entitled to collect some taxes.  +  - **Dominus** - A minor noble who owns a village, or an area of land, where they are entitled to collect some taxes.
   - **Knight** – Military & Civilian aristocratic award, awarded for good service to the state, either as a military leader, senior administrator or exceptional businessperson.  The title is only valid for the lifetime of the recipient who is often given senior appointments, such as magistrate, deputy governors, or regimental commander. Most own enough property to be self-sufficient. For exceptional service, a Knight might be awarded a small patch of land, and elevated to Dominus.   - **Knight** – Military & Civilian aristocratic award, awarded for good service to the state, either as a military leader, senior administrator or exceptional businessperson.  The title is only valid for the lifetime of the recipient who is often given senior appointments, such as magistrate, deputy governors, or regimental commander. Most own enough property to be self-sufficient. For exceptional service, a Knight might be awarded a small patch of land, and elevated to Dominus.
   - **Mayor / Guild-Master** Elected by their Peers as leaders.  Along with Governors, they  co-rule Major settlements.  Guild-Masters (elected by their Master crafters/professionals) are responsible for craft quality, crafts, professions and trade.  Mayors levy local taxes and care for public buildings, infrastructure local services.  They are 'leaders of their people' and good service may well lead to a life-time Knighthood, for services to their Community.   - **Mayor / Guild-Master** Elected by their Peers as leaders.  Along with Governors, they  co-rule Major settlements.  Guild-Masters (elected by their Master crafters/professionals) are responsible for craft quality, crafts, professions and trade.  Mayors levy local taxes and care for public buildings, infrastructure local services.  They are 'leaders of their people' and good service may well lead to a life-time Knighthood, for services to their Community.
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   - **Burgher** - a  property-owning Citizen - they have the same rights and responsibilities as Citizen, but own land.  They are eligible to stand for the position of Mayor or Guild Master.  Land is expensive, and only the most successful citizens can afford to rise to the Bourgeoisie.    - **Burgher** - a  property-owning Citizen - they have the same rights and responsibilities as Citizen, but own land.  They are eligible to stand for the position of Mayor or Guild Master.  Land is expensive, and only the most successful citizens can afford to rise to the Bourgeoisie. 
   - **Citizen** – recognised as an established member of the population, either through wealth or service.  Qualification:  Miliary Officer (Lt. Upwards); Master Crafter or Professional (recognised by the guild & owning a 'regulated' business); or exceptional service to the state.  Citizens get to Vote for Mayor and, in return, they commit to help defend their City, either by personal service, or financial support. They are also eligible to buy (rather than lease) property  - however this is not an automatic right and is subject to approval by the local noble.    - **Citizen** – recognised as an established member of the population, either through wealth or service.  Qualification:  Miliary Officer (Lt. Upwards); Master Crafter or Professional (recognised by the guild & owning a 'regulated' business); or exceptional service to the state.  Citizens get to Vote for Mayor and, in return, they commit to help defend their City, either by personal service, or financial support. They are also eligible to buy (rather than lease) property  - however this is not an automatic right and is subject to approval by the local noble. 
-  - **Residents** – Anyone registered with the local Guild, militia, military or similar service.  There is little in the way of extra rights -  however, there is a recognition there.  They are registered somewhere and part for the state.  +  - **Residents** – Anyone registered with the local Guild, militia, military or similar service.  There is little in the way of extra rights -  however, there is a recognition there.  They are registered somewhere and part for the state.
   - **Others** -  whoever is left.  Next to no rights, except for access to the law, etc.   - **Others** -  whoever is left.  Next to no rights, except for access to the law, etc.
  
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