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There are many forms of address used in the Honorverse stories, and many of them are replicated and used within {{trmn}}. | There are many forms of address used in the [[Honorverse]] stories, and many of them are replicated and used within {{trmn}}. | ||
=Dame= | =Dame= | ||
In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for women who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. The title 'Dame' is pre-pended to their names and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military women in a military context, the title is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, [[honorverse:Alice Truman | Alice Truman]] is a | In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for women who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. The title 'Dame' is pre-pended to their names and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military women in a military context, the title is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, [[honorverse:Alice Truman | Alice Truman]] is a Knight Companion of the [[Most Honorable Order of King Roger]]. Socially she is announced as Dame Alice Truman, and in the Manticoran peerage she appears as Dame Alice Truman, [[KCR]]. Militarily, she is [[Vice Admiral]] Dame Alice Truman. | ||
=Ma'am= | =Ma'am= | ||
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This has two primary modes of use. | This has two primary modes of use. | ||
# In the military context, it is how an enlisted person or warrant officer addresses a male commissioned officer; it is also how a junior commissioned officer addresses a senior male commissioned officer. | # In the military context, it is how an enlisted person or warrant officer addresses a male commissioned officer; it is also how a junior commissioned officer addresses a senior male commissioned officer. | ||
# In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for men who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. As such, it is pre-pended to their names, and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military men and in a military context, it is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, [[honorverse:Aivars Terekhov | Aivars Terekhov]] is a | # In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for men who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. As such, it is pre-pended to their names, and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military men and in a military context, it is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, [[honorverse:Aivars Terekhov | Aivars Terekhov]] is a Knight Companion of the [[Most Honorable Order of King Roger]]. Therefore, socially, he would be announced as Sir Aivars Terekhov. In a peerage listing, he would appear as Sir Aivars Terekhov, [[PMV]], [[KCR]], [[MC]]. When addressed or referred to formally in a military context, he is Captain Sir Aivars Terekhov. | ||
=Ritter= | |||
In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' and 'Dame' are used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender-neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification. | |||
=My Lord= | |||
This is the form of address for a [[baron]], an [[earl]], or a male [[steadholder]], or the male heir ([[Peerage#Cadet_peers|cadet peer]]) of any Manticoran peerage. Male military officers who bear one of these peerages are usually addressed as "sir" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as My Lord. | |||
=My Lady= | |||
This is the form of address for a [[baroness]], a [[countess]], or a female [[steadholder]], or the female heir ([[Peerage#Cadet_peers|cadet peer]]) of any Manticoran peerage.. Female military officers who bear one of these peerages are usually addressed as "ma'am" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as My Lady. | |||
=Your Grace= | |||
This is the form of address for a [[duke]] or [[duchess]], or for a [[Grand Duke|grand duke]] or [[Grand Duke|grand duchess]]. Military officers who bear a ducal or grand ducal title are usually addressed as "sir" or "ma'am" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as "Your Grace." The [[Protector]] of [[Grayson]] is also addressed as "Your Grace." | |||
[[Category:Peerage]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:00, 10 November 2023
There are many forms of address used in the Honorverse stories, and many of them are replicated and used within The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc..
Dame
In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for women who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. The title 'Dame' is pre-pended to their names and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military women in a military context, the title is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, Alice Truman is a Knight Companion of the Most Honorable Order of King Roger. Socially she is announced as Dame Alice Truman, and in the Manticoran peerage she appears as Dame Alice Truman, KCR. Militarily, she is Vice Admiral Dame Alice Truman.
Ma'am
A shortened form of 'Madam', this is the proper form of address by an enlisted person or warrant officer to a female commissioned officer; also how a junior officer properly addresses a senior female commissioned officer.
Sir
This has two primary modes of use.
- In the military context, it is how an enlisted person or warrant officer addresses a male commissioned officer; it is also how a junior commissioned officer addresses a senior male commissioned officer.
- In the societal context, it is a title of nobility for men who are members of the various orders of knighthood within the Star Empire. As such, it is pre-pended to their names, and the post-nominal letters of their order(s) of knighthood are appended in descending order of seniority. In the case of military men and in a military context, it is inserted after their rank and before their name. For example, Aivars Terekhov is a Knight Companion of the Most Honorable Order of King Roger. Therefore, socially, he would be announced as Sir Aivars Terekhov. In a peerage listing, he would appear as Sir Aivars Terekhov, PMV, KCR, MC. When addressed or referred to formally in a military context, he is Captain Sir Aivars Terekhov.
Ritter
In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' and 'Dame' are used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender-neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification.
My Lord
This is the form of address for a baron, an earl, or a male steadholder, or the male heir (cadet peer) of any Manticoran peerage. Male military officers who bear one of these peerages are usually addressed as "sir" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as My Lord.
My Lady
This is the form of address for a baroness, a countess, or a female steadholder, or the female heir (cadet peer) of any Manticoran peerage.. Female military officers who bear one of these peerages are usually addressed as "ma'am" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as My Lady.
Your Grace
This is the form of address for a duke or duchess, or for a grand duke or grand duchess. Military officers who bear a ducal or grand ducal title are usually addressed as "sir" or "ma'am" by junior officers and enlisted personnel within a military context, but may alternately be addressed as "Your Grace." The Protector of Grayson is also addressed as "Your Grace."