CM Charter

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Cumberland Mountaineers (CM)

Chapter One - Oath of Loyalty

1.1 All soldiers of the Cumberland Mountaineers (CM) have, by their service in the CM, accepted this as their own word and promise and may be tried for treason for breaking said oath. They swear this oath in Fealty to the County as represented by the Count and his council, the Captain, and the Knight Commander.

1.2 We, the soldiers of the County of Cumberland, do solemnly swear true faith and allegiance to the Charter of the Cumberland Mountaineers as by law established, and swear that We will be faithful: to the citizens of Cumberland, so they may never be distressed; to our Kingdom and its leaders, so they may never be unheard; and to His Majesty King Long John Silver, his heirs, successors, and appointed Regent by vote of England, so that the Land we live in may be strengthened. We swear that we will faithfully perform the duties our office lays upon us. We swear to follow all aspects of the Charter and our commanding officers, and to always represent the Cumberland Mountaineers and Cumberland itself with honour. We will loyally observe and obey all orders of the Leaders of Cumberland and our superior officers, as meant to bind us to the welfare of our county and it's citizens. We will cause peace to be preserved within our borders, and We will prevent to the best of our powers all offenses against the peace and rights of our great country; and We swear to utilize the proper methods to assure a fair resolution to any and all needs of our country. We will never do anything that counters the Cumberland Mountaineers' duty to help protect, serve, and encourage the growth of the towns, county and England. We will, to the best of our skill and knowledge, carry out all the duties placed on us to serve faithfully according to law and the citizens the law is meant to protect. We accept this oath to the Cumberland Mountaineers as our true, and honourable, word, and acknowledge that as a member of this glorious guard, we accept we are bound to this word, and may be tried for any behaviour violating this oath. May we forever serve Citizens, Country, King, Counties, Towns, and militia with the utmost rectitude and steadfastness.


1.3.1 At every council election all soldiers of the Cumberland Mountaineers will report to a roll call and verify their enlistment and once again swear to act by the oath

1.3.2 An enlistment period is equal to one council term

1.3.3 Any soldier who has served less than half a term is credited with ½ an enlistment period

1.3.4 Any soldier who has served for three enlistment periods may be credited with the Rank Distinction of Veteran

1.3.5 A soldier who has earned the distinction of Veteran may bear that title even after retiring from armed service with the Cumberland Mountaineers

1.3.6- Former members of the War Council will be given the honorary title of "Veteran Officer" and will have the privilege to have the power to advise the War Council on warfare and other army matters.

1.4.1 A soldier may not retire him or herself from the army prematurely before the expiration of his contract, unless permitted to do so by members of the War Council. He should express his desire to do so by a PM to the captain.

1.4.2 Any soldier who retires him or her self prematurely without permission may be tried for treason in Cumberland Courts of Law.


Chapter Two - Goals of the Army

• Defending against foreign invaders or local rebels.
• Counter-revolting against usurper mayors using a set procedure to put an emergency official in power
• Hunting down criminals and recovering their loots.
• Protecting, Serving, and Providing aid to citizens in need.
• To take no action in foreign affairs (not within the borders of Cumberland) unless ordered by the Council of Cumberland


Chapter Three - Structure and Hierarchy

3.1 The CM is the official army of the County of Cumberland under the command of the Captain of Cumberland.

3.2 It operates under a Division structure in which the forces of each Town Division are composed of multiple retinues:
Egremont Division
Keswick Division
Penrith Brigade

3.3 Hierarchy/Chain of Command:

Count(ess)>Captain>Chief Commander>Town Commanders> rank and file

3.4 The Captain of the Mountaineers, as appointed by the County Council, should be a member of the Mountaineers. Should such be untenable in the current term, the Captain as appointed by the County shall act as Council liaison to an Interim Captain of the CM, chosen from the hierarchy of the current chain of command, in the order: Chief Commander, Champion of Cumbria, Paladins, Town Commanders, and other High Command officers. Precedence should be granted to the most experienced officer of such ranking. The Interim Captain shall assume all duties related to the administration and command of the CM, but shall report to the Council-appointed Captain as well as the Duke/Duchess. Should at any time in said Council's term a Captain be appointed who is a member of the Mountaineers, the Interim Captain shall immediately resign his or her commission and resume his or her former rank and duties.

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Chapter 4: Ranking and Duties

Officers:

4.0 High Command
4.0.1 - Role
-Composed of Captain, Chief Commander, Town Commanders, the Champion of Cumbria, and Count(ess)
-Operates in times of peace to determine military affairs & paperwork, direct minor army movements, and make sure operation of the military and enforcement of rules and regulations in general is fluid
-Creates stratagems for any war, either occurring or possible, in order to best counter a wide variety of attacks and conflict possibilities.
-All members have the ability to propose changes to CM structure and operations
-During war holds no official votes, as power is passed entirely to the Knight Commander for movement and Captain for campaign goals (long term). Still aides and advises him as an advisory War Council on long term strategy, but does not slow decision making progress by debate and argument as would be done in peace
-May appoint by a majority vote additional members who the Council feels could serve the CM better as a Council Member: those are introduced as invites and hold the same power as the other members, only to be ousted by the Captain

4.0.2 - Additional Duties
- Report on the status of the Army to the Council
- Track the general location of enemy forces and criminal groups
- Know the location of the Cumberland Mountaineer’s Retinues and Armies
- Deal with High-Level Military Issues
- Devise and officiate a set of strategic movements and plans for an emergency situation, including likely enemy tactics and possible counters
- Maintain Activity within the War Council
- Report to the County Council on supplies needed within a county
- Works hand in hand with the special ops division of the army in order to manage spy missions and intelligence gathering
- Any member of the war council may start a vote of no confidence in the CC (a simple majority vote)


4.1-Captain
4.1.1 - Role
-Official and Active Representative of the Council
-Technical Commander of the Cumberland Mountaineers
- Issues orders to the armies, using the Captain’s address thread for announcements
-Ensures the CM acts as is necessary for the good of the county
-His will supersedes that of the Knight Commander in times of war
- Has the ability to promote (when troops meet the set requirements) and demote non-elected ranks.

4.1.2 - Additional Duties
- Maintain contact between the Council and Cumberland Mountaineers War Council
- Provide long term goals or quotas for the Cumberland Mountaineers
- Ensure that all Cumberland Mountaineers Soldiers are seeing to their duties
- Represent the voice of the Cumberland Mountaineers on County Council
- Act as the political and public relations representative of the Cumberland Mountaineers at all times
- Warn county citizens of any training or combat areas in the county that should be avoided, along with a time period for how long aversion should last
- Maintain a County Cumberland Mountaineers Office (in the inn) for citizens to use and read
- See to the election of the Champion of Cumbria
- Maintain soldiers rank badges, distinction signatures, and soldier files


4.2-Chief Commander
4.2.1 - Role
-Elected Commander of the CM
-Ratified by the Captain with a majority agreement of the Cumberland Council
-Commands the Cumberland Mountaineers on a day-to-day basis, starts roll-calls
-Works with the High Command of the army
-Receives suggestions and/or nominates for promotions (including Town Commanders and Officers), and transmits the list of promotions to the Captain for approval
-Works with Town Commanders in order to carry problems up to county council, as well as arrange for trade and services between the towns of their Company to aid the success of those towns.
-Arranges patrols between towns of the County

4.2.2 - Additional Duties
- Keep the Captain informed of new developments within the Cumberland Mountaineers
- Enforce all town duties and ensure their operation
- Report to the War council on troop location
- Plan location of certain regiments/brigades for patrols/training in advance
- Keep a report of any rebellions or significant criminal activity (ex. Bandit activity, murder)
- Ensure towns are properly defended, maintained, and operating
- Promote Soldiers
- Act as the field commander of Cumberland Mountaineers troops in combat


4.3 Champion of Cumbria
[See Chapter 8]
- Elected by the body of the CM forces
- Maintain the Head Quarters of the Cumberland Mountaineers
- Post a roll call each term according to charter
- Update the necessary threads at the first of each month
- Maintain soldiers rank badges, distinction signatures, and soldier files
- Enforce the legal terms laid out by the charter of the Cumberland Mountaineers


4.4 Town Commander
4.4.1 - Role
-Head of a Town Brigade/ Leads Town Brigade in battle
-Promotes/Demotes any soldiers in that town, with approval from the Captain
-Member of War Council
-Organizes patrols and groups in order to carry out commands with the help of the CC
-Recruits soldiers from their town
-Maintains day to day upkeep within their town
-Enforces soldiers' responsibilities to daily Town Requirements
-Meets assigned training and recruiting quotas
-Appoints Retinue Commanders in their town
-Forms new Retinues in Town
-Appoints Town Defender

4.4.2 - Additional Duties
- Make note of any suspicious/criminal travelers who entered the town
- Create, fill, and hold a Town Defense Grant to supply soldiers immediately if the Town Hall is taken and restore Town Hall Funds with money in the grant [when applicable/available]
- Attempt to maintain a quota of at least 1 Calvary and 1 Infantry Retinue and appoint leaders to each
- Deal with minor discipline/rule infractions within the town
- Communicate with mayors as to defence strategies and economic needs
- Maintain a tavern marked [CM] for the purpose of meeting with soldiers and encouraging bonds between soldiers (RP or IG)
- Communicate with the Towns Citizens on necessary security precautions and issues
- Maintain a stickied (Note: If possible) CM Town Office for Recruitment, Communication with Citizens, Crime/Intelligence reports, and day to day CM RP and presence to increase town security using the standard format, receiving submissions for charter from groups of citizens, transmitting them to the captain for approval.

4.4.3 - Requirements
Strength 200, Charisma 120, Intelligence 120
Equipment: Sword and Shield


4.5 Town Defender
4.5.1 - Role
-Appointed by Town Commander
-Aids Town Commander with duties when necessary
-Aids recruitment
-Not in War Council (non-voting member of High Command)
-Helps organize troops
-Maintains a presence in their Town at all times
-Maintains a Town Reserve of willing but inactive Civilian Militia for emergency causes
-In times of war, is placed in command of Town Defense and rouses civilian reserves to take up responsibilities centered on town defense.

4.5.2 - Additional Duties
- Ensure the Town List is recorded daily in a specified location
- Stay within the town when the rest of the soldiers have departed
- Serve as the Public Relations Officer for that town to the citizens
- Organize civilian defenses in times of great strife
- Maintain a retinue devoted to the defense of the town that will remain within the town as much as possible

4.5.3 - Requirements
Strength 150, Charisma 60-120, Intelligence 60-120 [either CHA or INT must be 120]
Equipment: Sword and Shield


Enlisted Ranks

4.6 - Soldier Duties
- Ensure that they are not needed for duties before taking a job each day when the alert level is orange or red
- Report to the infirmary if there is to be a planned absence
- To properly report any patrols and missions
- To report any intelligence gathered
- To report to all roll calls
- To see to any additional duties as given by an officer
- To ensure that their personal Soldier File is up to date (weekly or at major changes)
- To announce their resignation from the Cumberland Mountaineers no matter where in the enlistment period it may be taking place


4.7 - Light Infantry:

4.7.0 Recruit
Requirements: None

4.7.1 Guardsman
Requirements: 15 Days of Service, 1 Action (Paid or Voluntary), armed with a Shaft

4.7.2 Bowman
Requirements: 30 Days of Service, 1 Action (Paid or Voluntary), armed with a Shaft and Shield

4.7.3 Billman
Requirements: 45 Days of Service, 2 Actions (1 Paid), 25 SP, armed with a Shaft and a Shield

4.7.4 Swordsman
Requirements: 60 Days of Service, 3 Actions (1 Paid), 50 SP, armed with a Sword and a Shield

4.8 - Heavy Infantry:

4.8.1 Apprentice-at-Arms
Requirements: 60 Days of Service, 4 Actions (2 Paid), 100 SP and 50 CP, armed with a Sword and Shield

4.8.2 Macer-at-Arms
Requirements: 60 Days of Service, 5 Actions (2 Paid), 150 SP and 100 CP, armed with a Sword and Shield

4.8.3 Man-at-Arms
Requirements: 60 Days of Service, 6 Actions (2 Paid), 200 SP and 150 CP, armed with a Sword and Shield

4.8.4 Paladin
Requirements: 60 Days of Service, 8 Actions (2 Paid), 250+ SP and 250+ CP, armed with a Sword and Shield


4.9 - Special Status

4.9.1 Chaplain
Requirements: Qualified to be a Parish Priest, a Priest of the Church approved by the Captain
Role: Serves the religious needs of the soldiers

4.9.2 Standard Bearer
Requirements: Appointed by the Chief Commander, as needed
Role: Spokesperson, Head Recruiter, Enlistment Manager, and Art Specialist (Graphic Artist)

4.9.3 Archivist
Requirements: Appointed by the Chief Commander as needed, must be long-term member of the Cumberland Mountaineers
Role: Responsible for archiving all mission reports, all current rosters, all charter changes, the soldier files, and all other formal documentation.

4.10 - Additional Council Liaisons

4.10.1 Sergeant
-Only the elected Sergeant in a county council will get this rank
-Revert to normal service after term
Duties:
- Supplies the Cumberland Mountaineers
- Performs the accountancy of CM wages that need to paid
- Works with the Captain and Chief Commander to build and maintain a stock of needed goods and weapons

4.10.2 Constable
-Only the elected Constable in a county council will get this rank
-Revert to normal service after term
Duties:
- Protects the county by hiring marshals;
- Works with the Chief Commander to hire traveling CM escort groups as escorts where needed
- Pays marshals' wages and fire them if needed.



Chapter 5-Rank Merits

5.0 - Rank Merits are applied to all soldiers (signature field in CM Forum):

5.1 - Town Division
5.2 - Infantry or Cavalry Designation
5.3 - Retinue Commander Designation -
A high-ranking soldier appointed by the Town Commander to lead a Town Retinue. They are under the direct command of the Town Commander. A RC will be in charge of 5-8 soldiers (including the RC) of either Calvary or Infantry, and will travel with them.
5.4 - Army Commander Designation -
Denotes a soldier who has followed the Military career, and can create armies.
5.5 - Marshal Designation
5.6 - Honorary Designations -
May include merits or honored earned in battle or for extraordinary performance, as determined by the Count/ess, Council, and/or Captain.
5.7 - Additional Designations -
A soldier may be permitted to add a small designation that he/she is also a member of a fellow military organization, provided that it is currently allied with CM (subject to Captain/CC approval)


Chapter 6 - Army Organization Definitions and Structure

6.1-Cumberland Mountaineers-The combined forces of all Cumberland Towns acting in concert for the County of Cumberland, its people, and its rulers. The Cumberland Mountaineers are the only official military force of the County of Cumberland.

6.2-Town Division-A group run by a Town Commander that operates within the borders of one particular town. It is composed of various retinues. Town Divisions house the main fighting force of the Cumberland Mountaineers. Each Town in Cumberland will be commanded by a Town Commander appointed by the Chief Commander and approved by the Captain.

6.3-Retinue- The most basic unit of the Cumberland Mountaineers. Up to 5 soldiers for an Infantry Retinue, up to 8 soldiers for a Cavalry Retinue. Each Retinue is led by a Retinue Commander. Each soldier, as recruited, will join a retinue as is appropriate to their level and ability. The Town Commander will appoint the leader of the Retinue. Retinues will strive to remain unchanged once filled.

6.4 IG Army – Every army has to gain council approval in order to exist; there will be no more than one army per town, in which town retinues will rally as platoons.


Chapter Seven - Election of the Chief Commander

7.1 - Nominations:

7.1.1 All Officer/Heavy Infantry soldiers are eligible for nomination
7.1.2 Each War Council Member may nominate one other for the position. Those nominated must not be involved in council (except for those two councilors without an official office)
7.1.3 Each nomination must be seconded
7.1.4 There will be no self-nomination
7.1.5 All nominees must formally accept upon being seconded, or not be included in the running.
7.1.6 Nominations period starts immediately after a vote has shown a lack of confidence in the Chief Commander

7.2 - The Vote:
7.2.1 All CM soldiers may vote excluding Recruits
7.2.2 Once nominations period ends, the candidates have 3 days to present and debate their proposals and answer the troop's questions.
7.2.3 First round narrows down to 3 candidates, by a 3 days poll. If three or less candidates exist then the first round will serve as the final round.
7.2.4 The final candidates have more 2 days to debate (if there were more than three candidates originally)
7.2.5 Second round is the final selection, 3 days poll (if necessary)
7.2.6 Any who vote must publicly acknowledge they have voted as well as give their candidate so that any erroneous votes may be more easily removed.
7.2.7 The newly elected Chief Commander assumes the post once the election has completed
7.3.1 The Chief Commander term is unlimited
7.3.2 On the first of every Council Term a poll lasting 3 days shall be created by the Captain for all troops to participate in, as follows:
“Has the current Chief Commander earned the continued confidence of the troops?”
-Yes
-No
-Abstain
If No is the chosen answer by over 50% of troops the War Council shall begin a new 7-day nomination period

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Chapter Eight - The Champion of Cumbria

8.1 The army is to elect a Champion of Cumbria who will serve to stand ready to patrol and engage in sanctioned combats as an ideal and example to all soldiers of the army.
8.2 The Champion of Cumbria shall be a soldier well known to the army who has achieved strength of 200 or more.
8.3 The Champion of Cumbria shall be willing to act alone or in military groups.
8.4 The Champion of Cumbria shall retain a sword and shield.
8.5 The election of the Champion of Cumbria shall take place every 2 months, a public poll being displayed.
8.6 Every soldier may vote in the election.
8.7 Nominations are to be recommended by other members of the army.
8.8 The Champion must retain the rank of officer in order to be nominated.
8.9 The special ranks of Chaplain, the current Knight Herald, and Paladins are eligible as well.
8.10 The Champion of Cumbria will serve a two-month term and will be added to the War Council (High Command).
8.11 The Captain shall see to the election of the next Champion of Cumbria after a term has expired:
8.11.1 A nomination period for the Champion of Cumbria shall begin five days before the end of the current CoC’s term
8.11.2 Voting for the next Champion of Cumbria shall take place the 5 days following the end of the most recent CoC’s term.
8.11.3 No soldier may hold two consecutive terms as Champion of Cumbria, but all soldiers may hold unlimited terms as Champion of Cumbria
8.11.4 A Champion of Cumbria’s term is equal to that of the County Council’s Term.

Chapter Nine - Promotions

9.1- An action leading to a promotion does not have to be an in-game one. It can be a special recruitment drive, or an important paperwork done by the soldier on behalf of the army. These are designated as ‘Voluntary’ Actions.

9.2-Only the Chief Commander may promote a soldier to ranks when the soldier does not meet the rank requirements (With Captain’s approval). This may only be done for exceptional service or in times of need.

9.3- The War Council (voting members of the High Command) shall appoint a soldier most suited for the job of Town Commander to that role in a town when a new Town Commander is required

9.4-The War Council may nominate a new soldier into council without an official position or for a certain period of time with a 2/3 majority vote.

9.5-Enlisted members may apply for a promotion that can be reviewed by their superior officers

9.6 Town Commanders may promote/demote any soldier of a lower rank in their Brigade

9.7 The War Council may Promote/Demote/Appoint any soldier to any rank

9.8 The Chief Commander may Promote/Demote any soldier to any rank


Chapter Ten - Wages

10.1 - The War Council (High Command) and the County Council have the authority to decide upon wages and/or compensation for any/all CM duties, responsibilities, or deeds.

10.2.1-A ‘Paid’ Action must be an in-game deed. To clarify, a Paid Action would include patrols, where two days on the road equals one Paid Action. Another example of a single Paid Action is exemplified by a day spent as part of a Revolt that was sanctioned by the Count

10.2.2-Soldiers should post in an army thread assigned to their town’s brigade to maintain a record of their actions. The individual Town Commanders should seek to maintain such threads, in the army barracks (forums)

10.2.3-Soldiers should fill out the standard Action form and post it in the designated location. The Archivist will then see that it is added to their soldier file.

10.2.4-The War Council may establish a minimum wage for soldiers in action, or determine more specific rules in regards to wages

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Chapter 11-Treason and Insubordination

11.1 In the case of insubordination or unnecessary hatred towards officers, or the breaking of the oath sworn when admitted into the army, the soldier will be brought in front of a court-martial administrated by the War Council (i.e. High Command)
11.2 If the High Command does not deem the soldier worthy of service in the CM, he will be removed instantly and stripped of his rank.
11.3 If a soldier is expelled from the army, he may not apply again for 2 months.
11.4 If a soldier is readmitted in the army after expulsion, he will NOT regain his previous rank.
11.5 A quest may be required by the Captain before readmission to the army.
11.6 The Captain may remove a soldier from the membership list provided he has suspicion the soldier is spying on the army: he will nonetheless post a court-martial where the soldier will attend by PM.

Policy: 11.6.1-All punishments for treason are to be determined by the War Tribunal and carried out by the Public Prosecutor and Judge in Cumberland’s Courts of Law
11.6.2-The War Council has the right to determine punishment based upon the situation but shall attempt to use the following template:

Specific treason
11.7.1-A soldier who retires from the army before the end of an enlistment period without War Council approval may be fined for the action.
11.7.2-A soldier who provides Cumberland Mountaineers Information to the public or another source may be fined and demoted
11.7.3-A soldier who provides Cumberland Mountaineers Intelligence to the public or another source (without permission) will be fined heavily and removed from the Mountaineers.
11.7.4-A soldier found to be working as a spy within the ranks of the Cumberland Mountaineers may be fined heavily and banished from the county.
11.7.5-A soldier found to be working as a spy within the ranks of the Cumberland Mountaineers during a time of combat (especially for an enemy of the Cumberland Mountaineers currently engaged in combat with the CM) may be executed by Cumberland Mountaineers soldiers on a node within Cumberland or by hanging by County Courts


Chapter Twelve - Absence Without Leave / Dereliction of Duty Policy
Adopted September 1456
1. Monthly roll call is mandatory.

2. Failure to post to roll call within the first 5 days of the month (and I'm guilty of this too!) will, beginning in October 1456, result in one demerit (the Captain/Admin can add these via the board's "warning" system).

3. Missing the month's roll call entirely will (beginning with 9/56 roll call) result in loss of one rank and de-activation (account set to "member," thus blocking any sensitive information access) until the soldier checks in with TC/Captain.

4. Missing second consecutive month's roll call will (beginning 10/56, and including 9/56 roll call) will result in AWOL status, to include de-activation as above, three demerits, one rank demotion, and ineligibility for rank promotion for a period of three months...IF the soldier re-activates *within* five days of that AWOL listing/notification.

5. If the AWOL soldier does not re-activate within five days of notification (see #4), he/she will be dishonorably discharged from CM, and ineligible for re-enlistment for the period of one year from date of discharge.

6. Please note that characters marked in-game as being "in retreat" are exempt from the above penalties, with the exception that they will be de-activated until such time as they come out of retreat and check in with TC/Captain. Soldiers going into retreat are asked to notify their TC or the Captain beforehand if possible, to avoid miscommunication.



Chapter 13-The Bailiff
[This applies in the event of creation of the Capital.]
13.1 The army is to elect the Bailiff of the Capital, who serves as the Town Defender of the Capital and it’s protector
13.2.1 Nominations shall come from the War Council
13.2.2 Votes shall be counted from the War Council, County Council, and soldiers who will serve within the county capital
13.2.3The Bailiff of the Castle shall serve indefinitely until such time as the War Council calls for a new election.
13.3 The Bailiff of the Castle shall reside in the Capital.
13.4 The Bailiff of Castle shall retain a place on the War Council.
13.5 The Bailiff of Castle must be selected from those who has achieved the rank of Knight or higher
13.6 The Bailiff of the Castle shall see to the defense of the County Castle by whatever means prove necessary

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Chapter 14-The Alert System

14.1 The Captain shall maintain the alert system for the Cumberland Mountaineers
14.2 There are 4 levels of alert :
14.3.1 Green ; when the county is at peace.
14.3.2 Yellow ; when some armed bands are reputed to be roaming the lands or when a town is reported to be assaulted
14.3.3 Orange ; when a town hall is taken over ; when an enemy army enters the county
14.3.4 Red ; when the army reaches the status of total war, and readies itself to wage it.

14.4 When the level reaches the "Red" status, every soldier (especially soldiers billeted in other towns) should check the captain's thread, where orders will be issued.


Chapter Fifteen - Honorary Ranks and Veterans
15.0 - By CM informal tradition, honored former members ("Veterans"), as well as previous Captains, Chief Commanders, and Champions of Cumbris, were granted the rank of "Knight Bachelor." In keeping with avoiding overlap with the ranks of other forces, the High Command has eliminated the wording of "Knight" in all CM ranks.
15.0.1 - Effective immediately, the former position of Knight Commander is renamed throughout this Charter as Chief Commander.
15.1 - Former Knight Bachelor ranked veterans shall be designated as such:
15.1.1 - Currently active CM who are former Captain, CC, or CoC:
Science Way = Chief Medic (followed by current rank)
Church Way = Military Chaplain (followed by current rank)
State Way = State Liaison (followed by current rank)
Army Way = Chief Strategist (or Tactician) (followed by current rank)
Level 2 = Revert to current rank
15.1.2 - Honorary KB/Veterans:
Science Way = Veteran Medical Advisor
Church Way = Veteran Spiritual Advisor
State Way = Veteran Diplomatic Advisor
Army Way = Veteran Strategic Advisor
Level 2 = Veteran Advisor
15.2 - Additional Honorary Ranks
15.2.1 - The honorary rank of Chief of Intelligence shall be retained by a non-voting officer of the High Command who shall serve as the Captain's and Chief Commander's liaison in terms of intelligence information.

Approved February 29, 1456

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This list notes the various changes, adjustments, addenda, amendments, and so forth to the CM Charter document.

I am beginning this documentation so that we may actively incorporate these changes as adopted by the Council and/or High Command into the body of the Charter itself, yet be apprised of what those changes entail. This is done in the interest of clarity, as the current number of addenda and such are overwhelming the simplicity of the Charter itself in this forum, and may prove a source of confusion or disagreement should it continue in this manner.

This is a running list, which should be kept current by future Captains. Please note the type/description of the change, date adopted, and what section of the Charter was adapted. These should be posted under the Captain's name for accountability.

System adopted by Captain Valerya (Vala), September 1456.

The system adopted by Captain Valerya will remain in place on the new forums. The following posts are amendments to the Charter.

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Adjustments made by Captain Vala:

14 September 1456

Began incorporation of Charter adjustments and this system.

Approved Ranks and Qualifications, adopted 18 April 2008 (Captain Nedefaron). Affects chapter 4 (4.2).

Amendment to Duties of Officer Ranks, adopted 17 May 1456 (Captain Nedefaron). Affects chapters 4 and 8 (consolidated).

Addendum to the Requirements of Captain/Interim Captain, adopted 22 August 1456. Affects chapter 3.4.

Changes to Officer and Honorary Rankings to eliminate the use of the term "Knight," adopted 30 August 1456. Affects chapter 4, as well as traditional honorary ranks, which were added as chapter 15.

Clarified wording of Town Commander nomination in "Chief Commander" section, to reflect that the main power rests with the CC rather than with the Captain.

Updated chapter 5, "Rank Merits," to reflect graphics as adopted by Captain Nedefaron in May 1456.

Consolidated chapters 6 (formation) and 7 (structure) without change.

21 September 1456

Added the newly adopted AWOL/Dereliction of Duty policy as the body of Chapter 12.

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