Policy-10

The Proposal
Advancements in weaponry have once again shifted how weaponry interacts with one another. This isn't something new and has had to be reevaluated with every era. After years of testing and innovation I believe we finally can say with certainty that Generation-8 and Generation-9 weaponry makes long standing traditional rank trials incredibly difficult.
Below are two sections that address testing concerns. Section 1 is about rebalancing the rank trials while section 2 (or potentially additional subsequent sections) are concerned with tweaking trials.
==== Section 1: Rank System Redesign ====
We're looking to introduce non-combat ranks to the system and build a dual pathway system that culminates back at Warlord. Ranks start at Pawn, advance to Grunt, and then split into a crafter ladder or a fighter ladder. If a member has advanced through both tiers of ranking, they are eligible for Warlord status.
Uniform Rights of Crafters
Current garb standards will be kept for combat ranks. Crafter ranks do not inherit the rank seal on tabards, command cloaks, etc. However they are given a new item that does allow for rank seals. Combat rank equivalents are not allowed to wear these items or create items that may imitate them. For example: a high-priest does not wear a rank sealed tabard, but does wear a rank sealed stole or a sash. Both tier's of rank use the same rank-chains.
Ward- Black rank chain. Right to wear an all black stole or sash.
Acolyte- Black and green rank chain. Right to wear an all black stole or sash. Right to utilize a green verdish symbol from benefactor sashes.
Monk - Black and red rank chain. Right to wear a black stole or sash that features the seal of Kel'Morleac (red). Right to utilize a red verdish symbol from benefactor sashes.
Priest - Black and blue rank chain. Right to wear a black stole or sash that features the seal of Residen (blue). Right to utilize a blue verdish symbol from benefactor sashes. 
Stole.png|Monk Stole
Sash.png|Monk Sash
General standards/trials of this system:
* Here you can find the crafter's academic trial.
* You are the highest tiered rank you have achieved.
** For example if you're a footman level fighter and an acolyte level crafter. You are an acolyte with equal authority to a vanguard.
* Crafter ranks cannot be used in combat trials.
* Combat ranks cannot be used in crafter trials.
* The old title of priestess gets renamed to 'Reverent' and keeps its current benefits/intended goals.
==== Section 2: General Reform and Update of the Rank Trials ====
There are two documents here that work in conjunction with one another.
# Here you will find a document with our current rules/standards for rank trials. Within the document are highlighted sections that differ from the original current standards.
#* Yellow Highlight = Appears to need updating. Potentially a subvote required. (these policies are reflected in section 2!)
#* Red Highlight = Section to be removed .
#* Green Highlight = Potential solution or comments/notes. This will be wrote in italics
#* Blue Highlight = New added section.
# Here you will find a spreadsheet that covers the current combat meta advantage/disadvantage table. Additionally there are other tabs that outline the acceptable 2v1 matchups and the philosophy of addressing/identifying combat advantages.