Members can recruit openly at all times. The only time that recruitment should be suspended is during a state of War. Members should however contact an IC at their earliest convience and tell them of this new recuit. So that we avoid people being recruited and no one really knows about it. I would prefer if the ICs actually do the guilding based on a recommendation from a member. That way we "play" up the process a little bit. But as long as the ICs and the rest of the guild get a heads up, and as much information about the new recruit I am happy.

I would like to see that recruits stay "Recruits" for a period of time that would allow us and them to get to know each other. I would say a flat time like a week...or two, but the reality is that I would like to guage it by time in the field. I would like a nice round number of days/time playing with them.

In addition, their promotion to Full Member (Footman) should be based on a recommendation by a Sgt. or higher. This recommendation could once again be made to an IC. And of course all members opinions are weighed evenly. And when a Recruit is considered for full membership, the entire guild will know. And be given an opportunity to comment on it...both overtly and privately.

a. Recruits - new prospects for the guild, getting the opportunity to play with us...and us with them. No guild runes or money should be granted to them during this time, but personal assets are not a problem. They are welcome in all guild functions except for combat operations during a state of war. Recruits do not have an equal vote in guild decisions.

b. Footman - Common member. All rights and priviledges are granted to them. They have an equal vote in decisions placed before the guild. They have access to all guild assets such as runes and equipment. And may make recommendations for membership.

c. Corporal - Common members who have shown great support and enthusiasm for the guild. And who also have displayed leadership potential.

d. Sergeant - Members who have displayed great loyalty to the guild, as well as given of themselves in all conditions. I would like to see this rank responsible for the organization and leading of groups in the field (non-combat operations).

e. Lieutenant - Member who has displayed good PvP skills. And who can train and lead PvP units. This may be a pipe dream, but as we grow and get better I would like this position to be group leaders under the PvP/GvG units that we develope.

f. Captain - Commanders of PvP/GvG Units. This position is in charge of those units and all aspects of their training and field command.

g. General - This position is reserved for Inner Council members and their alts. ICs will not only present issues for voting to membership, they will also provide diplomatic communications to our allies. Currently we have 3 ICs. I would like to keep a similar ratio that we have now..always an uneven number to avoid deadlocks.

This charter may be modified in the course of time. Such changes will occure due to member requests and with council approval.