Government, Leadership and Ranks

Creation of the Governing System and Complications
Before The Brotherhood was formed, the foundation of ranks and leadership was initially based around the structure of the 501st regiment of Al Hasa within the UNKNOWN Trading Company. Cyclone during the creation of The Brotherhood initially wanted to have the 501st straight up leave, with the same structure intact. Whoopie argued that such actions including having one leader of the entire clan much like the 501st with Cyclone would result in chaos and corruption, something that was known for being an issue in the 501st. Because of this, Whoopie and Cyclone along with a few other members of The Brotherhood's initial clan numbers decided there has to be a minimum of 2 leaders of The Brotherhood at all time with equal power. This would ensure that not one person's motives would drive the entire clan into a direction only they wanted. With Whoopie and Cyclone also often having conflicting views about other clans as well as other issues, it seemed fit that they would make sure to stop the other's crazy motives in serious situations and scenarios. Many ranks from the 501st and UTC in general transferred over to The Brotherhood with pretty much the same role just a different name. This is seen with the role: Knight. This role is the main fighting force of the clan, much like in the UTC with it's regimentals. Some other roles had the same change much like recruit to initiate.

History of the role and what it means
Elder was originally called council, but was changed after the creation of the division as the name "council" was given to owners and leaders of divisions. The first elders were Cyclone and Whoopie. January 31st saw the third elder Joe being added to the role, but silence feel for several months until September [?] when Keydon became the fourth elder of The Brotherhood. To be an elder of The Brotherhood means to over see everything in the entire clan. This includes: Events, wars, foreign relations, alt management as well as to some degree training.

How to be appointed to elder
In order to be apart of the elders you must be voted into the position, and must have been a sentinel for at least 3 months. The vote is initially held by the elders. A yes vote is +1, an abstain is 0, a no is -1. If the vote is +3 then the person becomes a part of elders. If the vote is +1, or +2 then the candidate can appeal to the sentinels. At which time the sentinels will vote, and if the sentinels vote in a two thirds majority then the candidate will join the elders.

History of the role and what it means
Upon the creation of the role; sentinel, there were no members in The Brotherhood who had the rank. The first member of The Brotherhood to achieve the rank of sentinel was TheUrbanWolf on February 21st 2018. Although he was the first sentinel in The Brotherhood, he was extremely inactive following his promotion. The first active and influential sentinel was Keydon, who eventually went on to become elder. Other notable sentinels include Jamwizard2 and Zbot1223.

How to be appointed to sentinel
In order for somebody to be a sentinel they must have been a paladin for 3 months, and have proven they're willing to go above and beyond on their duties for The Brotherhood. They must be voted in using the same system of voting used for getting into the position of elder, however, if the +3 is not obtained but they still get a +1 or +2, not only do sentinels get to vote, but so do paladins. If the sentinels and paladins vote in two thirds majority then the candidate will be granted the rank of sentinel.

History of the role and what it means
Paladin is the jump from being a proud soldier in The Brotherhood to being a proud leader. The role of paladin is to show you stand out from the crowd for one reason or another. Paladins are given more tasks and trusted much more than knights and other ranks. Notable paladins include Bloxyest as well as Zbot1223 (now sentinel) who was the clan's longest running paladin, being a paladin from January 11th (creation of the clan) to July 29th, meaning Zbot was a paladin for 199 days (6 months and 18 days).

How to be appointed to paladin
To be a paladin in The Brotherhood you must have been a knight for at least two months and shown your dedication to The Brotherhood, whether that's from just being active at events for many months or from having stand out skills.

Knight
Knight is a rank given to someone who has fully completed their training and proven themselves in the field. They also now have the ability to join a second division of their choice, with more division choices being open to them.

Initiate
Initiate is rank given to someone who has recently joined, has completed basic training from the training division and is now a part of a the PVP or dungeon division.

Wastelander
Wastelander is a rank that means you aren't officially a part of The Brotherhood and do not have rights granted by The Brotherhood charter. As a wastelander you must attend training division held events, and prove you are capable and interested in joining The Brotherhood.

Creation of The Brotherhood Charter
On February 12th, a large amount of members of The Brotherhood including all the elders agreed upon creating a charter of rights and freedoms for it's members to insure safety, security and less corruption within the clan for everybody and anybody in The Brotherhood. It was finished and put into effect on February 15th, and has been very useful for making sure members aren't abused by power.

The Brotherhood Charter of Rights and Freedoms
'''As a member of the Brotherhood you are affected by the charter of rights and freedoms no matter your status. This applies to all members including Initiates, Knights, Paladins, Sentinels and members of the Elders.'''

Section 1: The Protection of Member’s Rights and Freedoms
'''All are to follow The Brotherhood Charter, regardless of the situation. Sections of The Brotherhood Charter can never be removed, but more continuations may be added through a vote of the officers. The rights and freedoms of its members will forever remain consistent. These rights are not granted to those with the rank of needs an interview and wastelander, or specifically during times of war, initiate.'''

Section 2: Fundamental Freedoms
a) Freedom of expression and speech (excluding classified information) within The Brotherhood is allowed regardless of others opinions on the matter. No censorship will be tolerated on speech not deemed classified.

b) Freedom of association with any other groups is allowed, as long as they do not interfere with your attendance or the Brotherhood’s ambitions, events, and goals. You may not become a member of another clan while in the Brotherhood.

c) Banditing other people in MineZ is accepted, but you are unable to bandit and/or kill other members of The Brotherhood or it’s alliances and doing so is punished accordingly. (excluding events such as Suicide Saturday)

d) Individuals within the Brotherhood may make their own trades with the items they themselves own, However only sentinels can make trade requests using Brotherhood storage. If the Brotherhood has placed an embargo on another clan, an individual may only trade with members of minor positions of that clan with the Elders approval. Any embargo tax decided by elders will be added to clan storage not the member making the trades personal storage.

e) Individuals have the right to a personal supply of items. Items personally gathered or traded for are not considered Brotherhood property but the individual's property. However items provided by the Brotherhood during campaigns and events are considered Brotherhood property until the event is complete, unless stated otherwise. Individuals may trade their own items with the Brotherhood arsenal if the elders are in agreement.

f) Members rank Paladin or above have the right to request new additions to the Brotherhood charter. Members ranked Paladin or above may vote on additions.

Section 3: Democratic Rights
a) Freedom to vote on minor subjects is a right given to members who are the rank of knight or higher. Voting fraud using multiple IP’s will not be tolerated. However in order to exercise democratic rights within the brotherhood the member must have attended at least one event in the prior 30 days

b) The right to a fair promotion. Under no circumstances may a member of power show discrimination nor nepotism to those who have earned a promotion.

Section 4: Legality and Criminal Rights
a) The right to a trial. Anybody charged with a crime must go through a public trial. Proof must be provided in the trial. In a trial the elders will present evidence of one or more violations of rules or another’s rights. The elders will then observe and discuss what the accused has to say about them. The elders will proceed to vote on a punishment every member can agree with. If a member of elders disagrees with a punishment a new one must be negotiated.

b) During a trial everyone has the right to speak out against, deny, justify, and discuss the charges presented.

c) When confronted with a request for information, even for a trial. Members of the Brotherhood regardless of rank have the right to remain silent if they so choose.

d) Members of the Brotherhood regardless of rank have the right to accuse another member of a crime and request a trial, however they must present evidence. If evidence is concrete the elders must begin a trial.

e) Members can not be demoted more than one rank at a time, unless kicked entirely from the Brotherhood