Ranks Policy - Revision history

Fifthdread: Removed aUEC rewards, as per the command vote on 7/22/25.

2025-07-24T12:43:03Z

Removed aUEC rewards, as per the command vote on 7/22/25.

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	* 25.000 αUEC initiation reward
	* The Privilege of hosting ad-hoc Activities, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members of the community (including the host) are involved		* The Privilege of hosting ad-hoc Activities, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members of the community (including the host) are involved

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	* 5 Points		* 5 Points
	* At least 1 week of time as Initiate		* At least 1 week of time as Initiate

	~~Rewards, Privileges, and Duties~~

	* 100,000 αUEC promotion reward

	=== Vanguard ===		=== Vanguard ===
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	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

	* 500,000 αUEC promotion reward
	* The Privilege of hosting scheduled Activities coordinated with the Event Scheduler feature of Discord, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members (including the host) of the community are involved		* The Privilege of hosting scheduled Activities coordinated with the Event Scheduler feature of Discord, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members (including the host) of the community are involved

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	* 5,000,000 αUEC promotion reward
	* Additional Discord server permissions to move, mute, and deafen others in the discord to assist in maintaining peace and harmony in the discord		* Additional Discord server permissions to move, mute, and deafen others in the discord to assist in maintaining peace and harmony in the discord

Redmustangs7: /* Points */ Updated activities log to service and operations log. Changed events to activities for points multiplier.

2025-06-16T02:43:39Z

Points: Updated activities log to service and operations log. Changed events to activities for points multiplier.

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	=== Points ===		=== Points ===
	Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned through Activities, which will be recorded for posterity on the ~~Activity Log~~.		Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned through Activities, which will be recorded for posterity on the service or operations hubs respective to the activity participated in.

	== Activities ==		== Activities ==
	When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen ~~or other games~~ inside of the Ashguard Initiative Discord server, the members of the group can put in ~~an activity~~ log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities grant 1 point per person. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.		When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen inside of the Ashguard Initiative Discord server, the members of the group can put in a log into the service or operations log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities grant 1 point per person. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.

	Activities can include however are not limited to:		Activities can include however are not limited to:
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	* Cargo runs		* Cargo runs
	* Events		* Events
	* ~~Things that other~~ activities not listed that occur inside of Star Citizen.		* Other activities not listed that occur inside of Star Citizen.

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some ~~events~~ may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendants. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some activities may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendants. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.

	== Services ==		== Services ==

	* A "Service" is any operation involving a member or group of members going out of their way to assist another player in need, be it medical, fuel, transport, combat, or a lost kitten. No minimum party size.		* A "Service" is any operation involving a member or group of members going out of their way to assist another player in need, be it medical, fuel, transport, combat, or a lost kitten. No minimum party size.
	** 1 Point per participant making a good-faith effort to lend assistance		**1 Point per participant making a good-faith effort to lend assistance

	== Events ==		== Events ==

Redmustangs7: /* Seeding New Ranks */ Removed the seeding of new ranks due to vote passing.

2025-06-16T02:18:04Z

Seeding New Ranks: Removed the seeding of new ranks due to vote passing.

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	The Promotion Council reserves the right to deny acclaim promotions if any part of the process appears to be manipulated or misused.		The Promotion Council reserves the right to deny acclaim promotions if any part of the process appears to be manipulated or misused.

	~~== Seeding New Ranks ==~~
	Within one month of adoption of this ranking system, any person with the "Ashen" Discord Role may petition the Promotion Council for a promotion to a higher rank representative of their tenure in RS1 and their contributions to The Ashguard Initiative.

	~~This will be a one-time option and only briefly offered and will not be used as a normal promotion regimen.~~

	= Ranks =		= Ranks =

Redmustangs7: /* Activities */

2025-06-13T22:34:45Z

Activities

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	== Activities ==		== Activities ==
	When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen or other games inside of the Ashguard Initiative Discord server, the members of the group can put in an activity log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities ~~generally~~ grant 1 point ~~per hour~~ per person ~~in attendance~~. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.		When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen or other games inside of the Ashguard Initiative Discord server, the members of the group can put in an activity log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities grant 1 point per person. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.

	Activities can include however are not limited to:		Activities can include however are not limited to:
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	* Services		* Services
	* Running bunker		* Running bunker
	* Open D&D Campaigns
	* Impromptu game sessions in the Wormhole
	* Group expeditions to the IAE Showroom		* Group expeditions to the IAE Showroom
	* Extended mining or salvage groups		* Extended mining or salvage groups
	* Cargo runs		* Cargo runs
	* Events		* Events
			* Things that other activities not listed that occur inside of Star Citizen.

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some events may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendants. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some events may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendants. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.

Redmustangs7: Updated

2025-05-25T02:51:37Z

Updated

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	=== Points ===		=== Points ===
	Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned through Activities, which will be ~~recorder~~ for posterity on the Activity Log.		Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned through Activities, which will be recorded for posterity on the Activity Log.

	== Activities ==		== Activities ==
	When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen or other games inside of the Ashguard ~~Initiate~~ Discord server the members of the group can put in an activity log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities generally grant 1 point per hour per person in attendance. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.		When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen or other games inside of the Ashguard Initiative Discord server, the members of the group can put in an activity log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities generally grant 1 point per hour per person in attendance. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.

	Activities can include however are not limited to:		Activities can include however are not limited to:
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	* Events		* Events

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some events may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the ~~Ascendant~~. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some events may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendants. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.

	== Services ==		== Services ==
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	== Promotion via Acclaim ==		== Promotion via Acclaim ==
	~~Starting one~~ month after the ~~Ranking~~ system ~~is adopted and promotions begin to take~~ effect, ~~this option~~ will ~~be made available:~~		One month after the ranking system goes into effect, members will become eligible for promotion through a process called acclaim.

	~~Irrespective~~ of ~~any Rank Eligibility requirements, any person of a~~ higher rank ~~can~~ nominate ~~any person of~~ a lower ~~rank~~ to be promoted up one ~~step~~.		Any member of higher rank may nominate a lower-ranked member to be promoted by one level. That nomination must then be seconded by another member who is also at least one rank above the nominee. Once seconded, the Promotion Council will commence a review of the nominee.

	~~At least one other person must second the nomination~~, and ~~that other person must also be~~ at ~~least one rank higher than~~ the ~~nominee~~		From that point, there is a 48-hour window for objections. If no objections are raised—or if any that are raised are reviewed and found to lack merit—the promotion will take effect at the end of the objection window.

	If ~~there~~ is ~~a second~~, the Promotion Council will ~~put forth that~~ the ~~nominee is being considered~~. ~~If an objection is raised within 48 hours and not found to~~ be ~~frivolous~~, ~~capricious~~, or ~~retaliatory, then the promotion not take effect~~.		If a valid objection is submitted, the Promotion Council will review the concern and make a final decision based on the merit of the objection. Valid objections should be based on conduct, participation, or eligibility—not personal grievances or vague disagreements.

	~~If no objections are raised~~, ~~or any objections are themselves found to be meritless as previously enumerated, then the promotion takes effect upon expiry of~~ the ~~objection window.~~		To ensure fairness and avoid abuse, the following rules apply:

	~~If an objection is raised and needs to be investigated with regard to its merit at or near~~ the ~~end of the objection window, the promotion or lack thereof will take effect upon the determination of the merit of the objection~~.		• A member may only nominate the same person once per rank level.

	~~No person can put forth the same nominee more than once~~.		• Members who were promoted through acclaim must use another method for their next promotion before becoming eligible for acclaim again.

	~~No person can rise through~~ acclaim if ~~they have attained their current rank through~~ acclaim.		• A member may only receive one acclaim-based promotion for every two total promotions.

			• Coordinated or repeated nomination patterns involving the same small group will be reviewed and may result in denial if favoritism is suspected.

			• Acclaim cannot be used to fast-track inactive or disengaged members. Nominees must still meet general expectations for participation and presence within the community.

			The Promotion Council reserves the right to deny acclaim promotions if any part of the process appears to be manipulated or misused.

	== Seeding New Ranks ==		== Seeding New Ranks ==
	Within one ~~week~~ of adoption of this ranking system, any person with the "Ashen" Discord Role may petition the Promotion Council for a promotion to a higher rank representative of their tenure in RS1 and their contributions to The Ashguard Initiative.		Within one month of adoption of this ranking system, any person with the "Ashen" Discord Role may petition the Promotion Council for a promotion to a higher rank representative of their tenure in RS1 and their contributions to The Ashguard Initiative.

	This will be a one-time option and only briefly offered and will not be used as a normal promotion regimen.		This will be a one-time option and only briefly offered and will not be used as a normal promotion regimen.
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	Requirement for eligibility:		Requirement for eligibility:

	* Must join the Org in RSI Spectrum and add themselves to the AGI Dashboard; any ~~compliant~~ Freelancer can request to be a new provisional member.		* Must join the Org in RSI Spectrum and add themselves to the AGI Dashboard; any Freelancer who has joined both the RSI Spectrum and AGI Dashboard can request to be a new provisional member.

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties
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	* 5,000,000 αUEC promotion reward		* 5,000,000 αUEC promotion reward
	* ~~Possibly some~~ Discord ~~moderation ability?~~		* Additional Discord server permissions to move, mute, and deafen others in the discord to assist in maintaining peace and harmony in the discord
	** Server mute?

	=== Ascendant ===		=== Ascendant ===

Redmustangs7: Activities information. Condensed and consolidated information and attempted to optimize flow.

2025-05-20T22:44:03Z

Activities information. Condensed and consolidated information and attempted to optimize flow.

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	== Rank Eligibility ==		== Rank Eligibility ==
	Rank Eligibility shall be determined based on ~~tenure,~~ time in rank, and accrued Points.		Rank Eligibility shall be determined based on time in rank and accrued Points.

	== Promotion Requirements ==		== Promotion Requirements ==
	As we don't have a lot of statistical data to work with regarding how quickly people will be (for example) accruing Points toward advancement, the eligibility requirements for each rank presented below will be subject to revision if they are determined to be improperly calibrated.		As we don't have a lot of statistical data to work with regarding how quickly people will be (for example) accruing Points toward advancement, the eligibility requirements for each rank presented below will be subject to revision based on game state or if they are determined to be improperly calibrated.

	== Rank Rewards, Privileges and Duties ==		== Rank Rewards, Privileges and Duties ==
	~~Each~~ rank should come with some tangible reward and/or privilege so that progression gives a meaningful sense of accomplishment and progress. However, lack of rank should ''not'' lock anyone out of participation in community / org Activities.		Our intention is that each rank should come with some tangible reward and/or privilege so that progression gives a meaningful sense of accomplishment and progress. However, lack of rank should not lock anyone out of participation in community / org Activities. These rewards, privileges and duties are subject to change as game systems come online and the org develops and grows.

	~~Other~~ rewards ~~beyond those currently listed~~ are to ~~be determined~~.

	== Promotion Council ==		== Promotion Council ==
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	=== Points ===		=== Points ===
	Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned ~~in several ways, but the most common will likely be~~ through Activities, which will be recorder for posterity on the Activity Log ~~(formerly the "Service Log")~~. ~~Other means to accrue points include:~~		Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned through Activities, which will be recorder for posterity on the Activity Log.

	* Yet to be determined

	== Activities ==		== Activities ==
	~~To assist~~ with ~~helping understand~~ the ~~new Activity paradigm, below is a breakdown~~ of ~~how what were called~~ Events ~~and Services would~~ be ~~considered,~~ as ~~well as some examples that would be newly eligible for earning Points~~.		When groups of 3 or more are playing together in Star Citizen or other games inside of the Ashguard Initiate Discord server the members of the group can put in an activity log on the Ashguard dashboard. Activities generally grant 1 point per hour per person in attendance. Anyone can log activities with the exception of Events. These activities must be open to the org as a whole.

	~~== Former "Services" ==~~

	* A "Service" is any operation involving a member or group of members going out of their way to ~~assist another player in need, be it medical, fuel, transport, combat, or a lost kitten~~		Activities can include however are not limited to:
	** 1 Point per participant making a good-faith effort to lend assistance

	~~== Former "Events" ==~~		* Services
	~~An "Event" is an activity, usually planned in advance, designed to bring a group of people together in common cause and purpose, usually in-game~~		* Running bunker

	* ~~1 Point per participant~~

	~~== New Eligible Activities ==~~
	Similar to Events, but no longer tied specifically to Star Citizen, but more to the community as a whole. Anyone can start an Activity at any time. Two or more persons in the community who start any activity to which other people are welcome is eligible. Examples include but are not limited to:

	* Running ~~bunkers~~
	* Open D&D Campaigns		* Open D&D Campaigns
	* Impromptu game sessions in the Wormhole		* Impromptu game sessions in the Wormhole
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	* Extended mining or salvage groups		* Extended mining or salvage groups
	* Cargo runs		* Cargo runs
			* Events

			<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some events may earn greater than 1 point per hour based on a ruling from the Ascendant. This should not exceed a 3 point multiplier.

	~~The general idea is that anything that brings activity to the community should be tangibly rewarded~~		== Services ==

	* 1 Point per participant ~~per hour.~~		* A "Service" is any operation involving a member or group of members going out of their way to assist another player in need, be it medical, fuel, transport, combat, or a lost kitten. No minimum party size.
			** 1 Point per participant making a good-faith effort to lend assistance

	~~Particularly special~~, ~~arduous~~, ~~or involved activities can~~, ~~on a case-by~~-~~case bases upon determination by the Promotion Council, award more points per hour (no more than 3).~~		== Events ==
			An "Event" is an activity, usually planned in advance, designed to bring a group of people together in common cause and purpose, usually in-game

	~~Attendees of any Activity must coordinate in the Ashen Initiative Discord for it to qualify for Points. An Activity must be open to any attendees (within reason) for it to qualify for Points.~~		* 1 Point per participant

	== Promotion via Acclaim ==		== Promotion via Acclaim ==

Fifthdread at 21:08, 20 May 2025

2025-05-20T21:08:50Z

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	* 5 Points		* 5 Points
	* At least 1 week of time as ~~Phoenix~~ Initiate		* At least 1 week of time as Initiate

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties
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	* 15 Points		* 15 Points
	* At least 2 weeks of time in ~~Ember Keeper~~		* At least 2 weeks of time in Member

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties
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	* 25 Points		* 25 Points
	* At least 6 weeks of time as ~~Flamebearer~~		* At least 6 weeks of time as Vanguard

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties
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	* 50 Points		* 50 Points
	* At least 12 weeks of time as ~~Pyroforged~~		* At least 12 weeks of time as Warden

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties
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	* Only at invitation and with deliberation and consent of existing Officer		* Only at invitation and with deliberation and consent of existing Officer
	* Ineligible for Promotion via Acclaim		* Ineligible for Promotion via Acclaim
	* At least 16 weeks of time at ~~Pyroforged~~ or higher		* At least 16 weeks of time at Warden or higher

	Rewards, Privileges, and Duties		Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

	* Bestowed with the privilege of steering the direction and evolution of the Ashguard Initiative. Responsible for addressing any concerns or disputes with its membership.		* Bestowed with the privilege of steering the direction and evolution of the Ashguard Initiative. Responsible for addressing any concerns or disputes with its membership.

Fifthdread: More updates

2025-05-20T20:37:10Z

More updates

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 Attendees of any Activity must coordinate in the Ashen Initiative Discord for it to qualify for Points.  An Activity must be open to any attendees (within reason) for it to qualify for Points.
 = Ranks =
 === Freelancer ===

Fifthdread: More updates

2025-05-20T20:35:39Z

More updates

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	Other rewards beyond those currently listed are to be determined.		Other rewards beyond those currently listed are to be determined.

			== Promotion Council ==
			The Promotion Council shall consist of a group of persons upon whom is bestowed the privilege and responsibility of processing promotions within the Rank Structure of the Ashguard Initiative.

			It shall consist of the subset of Officers who have been selected for the self-styled "HR Committee"

			They shall process requests for promotion by members who have met the Requirements for a new rank, as well as be responsible for designating Discord moderation roles, and processing (for want of better terminology) "Personnel Tickets".

			* Points and the Activity Log
			* Rank Eligibility shall be determined by "points", which are accrued through activity in the Org and the greater Community. Activities are to be a ''superset'' of both what we previously considered to be Events and Services. Anyone of any rank can begin hosting an Activity, and they ''may'' but are not ''required to be'', scheduled in advance.

			=== Points ===
			Points are the primary mechanism through which members attain Eligibility to be promoted to a higher Rank. They can be earned in several ways, but the most common will likely be through Activities, which will be recorder for posterity on the Activity Log (formerly the "Service Log"). Other means to accrue points include:

			* Yet to be determined

			== Activities ==
			To assist with helping understand the new Activity paradigm, below is a breakdown of how what were called Events and Services would be considered, as well as some examples that would be newly eligible for earning Points.

			== Former "Services" ==

			* A "Service" is any operation involving a member or group of members going out of their way to assist another player in need, be it medical, fuel, transport, combat, or a lost kitten
			** 1 Point per participant making a good-faith effort to lend assistance

			== Former "Events" ==
			An "Event" is an activity, usually planned in advance, designed to bring a group of people together in common cause and purpose, usually in-game

			* 1 Point per participant

			== New Eligible Activities ==
			Similar to Events, but no longer tied specifically to Star Citizen, but more to the community as a whole. Anyone can start an Activity at any time. Two or more persons in the community who start any activity to which other people are welcome is eligible. Examples include but are not limited to:

			* Running bunkers
			* Open D&D Campaigns
			* Impromptu game sessions in the Wormhole
			* Group expeditions to the IAE Showroom
			* Extended mining or salvage groups
			* Cargo runs

			The general idea is that anything that brings activity to the community should be tangibly rewarded

			* 1 Point per participant per hour.

			Particularly special, arduous, or involved activities can, on a case-by-case bases upon determination by the Promotion Council, award more points per hour (no more than 3).

			Attendees of any Activity must coordinate in the Ashen Initiative Discord for it to qualify for Points. An Activity must be open to any attendees (within reason) for it to qualify for Points.

	= Ranks =		= Ranks =

Fifthdread: Started the Ranks Policy Page

2025-05-20T20:31:40Z

Started the Ranks Policy Page

New page

Below outlines information regarding the various Ranks within The Ashguard.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |'''Ranks'''
!Level
|-
|
|Freelancer
|0
|-
|
|Initiate
|1
|-
|
|Member
|2
|-
|
|Vanguard
|3
|-
|
|Warden
|4
|-
|
|Paragon
|5
|-
|
|Ascendant
|6
|}

== Rank Eligibility ==
Rank Eligibility shall be determined based on tenure, time in rank, and accrued Points.

== Promotion Requirements ==
As we don't have a lot of statistical data to work with regarding how quickly people will be (for example) accruing Points toward advancement, the eligibility requirements for each rank presented below will be subject to revision if they are determined to be improperly calibrated.

== Rank Rewards, Privileges and Duties ==
Each rank should come with some tangible reward and/or privilege so that progression gives a meaningful sense of accomplishment and progress. However, lack of rank should ''not'' lock anyone out of participation in community / org Activities.

Other rewards beyond those currently listed are to be determined.

= Ranks =

=== Freelancer ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* Join the Discord

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* Visitors have no rewards other than our illustrious company and esteem.

=== Initiate ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* Must join the Org in RSI Spectrum and add themselves to the AGI Dashboard; any compliant Freelancer can request to be a new provisional member.

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* 25.000 αUEC initiation reward
* The Privilege of hosting ad-hoc Activities, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members of the community (including the host) are involved

=== Member ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* 5 Points
* At least 1 week of time as Phoenix Initiate

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* 100,000 αUEC promotion reward

=== Vanguard ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* 15 Points
* At least 2 weeks of time in Ember Keeper

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

=== Warden ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* 25 Points
* At least 6 weeks of time as Flamebearer

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* 500,000 αUEC promotion reward
* The Privilege of hosting scheduled Activities coordinated with the Event Scheduler feature of Discord, which will be eligible for Points so long as at least three members (including the host) of the community are involved

=== Paragon ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* 50 Points
* At least 12 weeks of time as Pyroforged

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* 5,000,000 αUEC promotion reward
* Possibly some Discord moderation ability?
** Server mute?

=== Ascendant ===
Requirement for eligibility:

* Only at invitation and with deliberation and consent of existing Officer
* Ineligible for Promotion via Acclaim
* At least 16 weeks of time at Pyroforged or higher

Rewards, Privileges, and Duties

* Bestowed with the privilege of steering the direction and evolution of the Ashguard Initiative. Responsible for addressing any concerns or disputes with its membership.