Imperial Order of Tyra

The Imperial Order of Tyra was an ancient order that rewarded the aristocracy with honours for their service to the Emperor, it was disestablished during the reign of the Jullan Emperors as a decadent and unnescessary ceremonial award. During the reign of Emperor Henry-Joseph VII the order was revived to bestow lowborn subjects of the Empire, as well as the aristocracy with an honour for excelling in their field of expertise. The highest rank of the Order actually allows lowborn subjects to rise to aristocratic social standing.
==Honours==
The honours system is divded into several categories, each requiring certain criteria to be fufilled.
Knight-Commander/Dame-Commander of the Imperial Order of Tyra
The K/DCOT is awarded to those who serve the Casorian Empire beyond distinction, usually such deeds lead to the award being given post-humously. Those who do live to see themselves annoited with such a prestigious rank enjoy the benefits of nobility as the rank comes with it the social ranking of a Baron. This however is usually moot as those who achieve such an honour rarely do so without first being given peerages.
Knight/Dame of the Imperial Order of Tyra
The K/DOT is awarded traditionally to those who prove themselves to the Emperor, however in modern times it is a reward for competence in the Imperial Government, the Emperor's say is rarely taken into consideration and the appointments are made by the Chief Minister who puts forwards 'choices' to the Emperor. Despite this the honour is still widely considered one of the highest honours to be bestowed to those still living.
Attendant of the Imperial Order of Tyra
The AOT is awarded traditionally to those who excell in their field outside of the military or naval ranks. The reward for service to their people, the Emperor announces twenty individuals a year, ten in the new year and ten on his crowning anniversary. The rank is recognition of achieving the height of the individuals respectful field.
Initiate of the Imperial Order of Tyra
The IOT is a recently created rank of the Imperial Order, written into the honours system by Emperor Henry-Joseph VII who revived the order during his reign. He wished to give fifity subjects a year, twenty five in the new year and twenty five on his crowning anniversary, the opportunity to be recognised by the Empire for their efforts. These are usually given to local doctors, farmers and watchmen who excell and go above and beyond the call of duty.
Stranger Knight/Dame of the Imperial Order of Tyra
The SK/DOT is a ceremonial award granted to foreign sovereigns and dignitaries who are recognised personally by the Emperor as striving to maintain or create links to the Empire. These are usually monarchs who had previous friendships with the Emperor and in the style of most heads of state, enjoy honours.
==Notable Living Receipiants==
Receipiant 	Rank
Sir Augustus Victor Regania	KCOT
Lord Hershel Goth 	KOT
Archduke Nicholas III of Upperia	KOT
Grand Duke Mikae Adoral-Maiacrae	KOT
Dame Selena Rayke 	DOT
Lady Victoria Snelton 	DOT
Grand Duchess Kristen of Jullan	DOT
George Deere 	AOT
Annie Nell 	AOT
King Petre II 	SKOT
Dazhu Ranik Karshao 	SKOT
Sultan an-Nasir V 	SKOT
Kung Karl V 	SKOT
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