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Peers are granted titles named after their "peerage lands," fictitious territories  on the worlds of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Gryphon Gryphon], [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Sphinx Sphinx] (the [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Old Star Kingdom]) as portrayed in the books by David Weber. Peerage titles may exist on other worlds from the Honor Harrington series of novels and related books, the most notable being the [[Grand Duke]] of New Montana, an honorary award bestowed on the author David Weber by the organization in appreciation of him creating the series.
Peers are granted titles named after their "peerage lands," fictitious territories  on the worlds of [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticore Manticore], [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Gryphon Gryphon], [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Sphinx Sphinx] (the [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Old Star Kingdom]) as portrayed in the books by David Weber. Peerage titles may exist on other worlds from the Honor Harrington series of novels and related books, the most notable being the [[Grand Duke]] of New Montana, an honorary award bestowed on the author David Weber by the organization in appreciation of him creating the series.


Peerages come in several levels, based on the [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticoran_Peerage Manticoran Peerage System] and those of other Honorverse star nations.  In ascending order of precedence, they are:
Peerages come in several levels, based on the [https://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Manticoran_Peerage Manticoran Peerage System] and those of other Honorverse star nations.  In ascending order of precedence, the Manticoran peerages are:


*A '''Barony''', is a peerage awarded to a [[Baron]] or [[Baroness]].  The word [[barony]] refers both to the peerage title itself and to the "land" granted to the peer.
*A '''Barony''', is a peerage awarded to a [[Baron]] or [[Baroness]].  The word [[barony]] refers both to the peerage title itself and to the "land" granted to the peer.
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*A '''Dukedom''' is the peerage awarded to a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]].  The land granted to a duke or duchess is called a [[duchy]].
*A '''Dukedom''' is the peerage awarded to a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]].  The land granted to a duke or duchess is called a [[duchy]].


*A '''Grand Dukedom''' is the peerage awarded to a [[Grand Duke]] or [[Grand Duchess]]. The territory associated with a Grand Duchy is an entire planet.  Presently the only Grand Duchy in existence within The Royal Manticoran Navy is that of New Montana (originally Montana, but changed by the author), and it is an [[Honorary Peerage]], as opposed to the [[Active Peerage]] for general members of the organization.
*A '''Grand Dukedom''' is the peerage awarded to a [[Grand Duke]] or [[Grand Duchess]]. The territory associated with a Grand Duchy is an entire planet.  Presently the only Grand Duchy in existence within The Royal Manticoran Navy is that of New Montana (originally Montana, but changed by the author), and it is an [[Honorary Peerage]], as opposed to the regular peerage for active members of the organization.


Though there was one marquis mentioned in the canon, David Weber considers this an oversight which he has retconned out of the canon, and this level of peerage has never been awarded in TRMN.
Though there was one marquis mentioned in the canon, David Weber considers this an oversight which he has retconned to an earl, and this level of peerage has never been awarded in TRMN.  In the earliest days of TRMN, some viscounts were created, but this rank is not canon and these titles are no longer recognized in the organization.


Some foreign peerages are awarded in TRMN to members who have non-manticoran personae. The Andermani have equivalent noble ranks, including freiherrs (barons), grafs (earls), and herzogs (dukes). Grayson only has steadholders, which are considered equivalent rank to that of duke or duchess in the SKM, although steadholders exercise "head of state" sovereignty withing their territories, while dukes/duchesses hold their lands in fief from the crown.
Some foreign peerages are awarded in TRMN to members who have non-manticoran personae. The Andermani Empire has equivalent noble ranks, including freiherrs (barons), grafs (earls), and herzogs (dukes).  
 
The Protectorate of Grayson has one level of peer, the [[steadholder]], which is considered equivalent rank to that of duke or duchess in the [[SKM]], although steadholders exercise "head of state" sovereignty withing their territories, while dukes/duchesses hold their lands in fief from the crown.


==List of TRMN Peers==  
==List of TRMN Peers==  

Revision as of 21:48, 7 February 2019

TITLES OF NOBILITY
Emperor / Empress
King / Queen
Prince / Princess
Grand Duke / Grand Duchess
Duke / Duchess
Earl / Countess
Baron / Baroness


A Peerage is an award given to members of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. for exceptional service and dedication to the organization. This award affords the member to roleplay as a member of the nobility of Manticoran society. Peers are given hereditary privileges including a seat in the House of Lords, the right to bear a coat of arms, and special forms of address.

Peers are granted titles named after their "peerage lands," fictitious territories on the worlds of Manticore, Gryphon, Sphinx (the Old Star Kingdom) as portrayed in the books by David Weber. Peerage titles may exist on other worlds from the Honor Harrington series of novels and related books, the most notable being the Grand Duke of New Montana, an honorary award bestowed on the author David Weber by the organization in appreciation of him creating the series.

Peerages come in several levels, based on the Manticoran Peerage System and those of other Honorverse star nations. In ascending order of precedence, the Manticoran peerages are:

  • A Barony, is a peerage awarded to a Baron or Baroness. The word barony refers both to the peerage title itself and to the "land" granted to the peer.
  • An Earldom is the peerage awarded to an Earl or a Countess. The land granted to an earl or countess is called a county.
  • A Dukedom is the peerage awarded to a Duke or Duchess. The land granted to a duke or duchess is called a duchy.
  • A Grand Dukedom is the peerage awarded to a Grand Duke or Grand Duchess. The territory associated with a Grand Duchy is an entire planet. Presently the only Grand Duchy in existence within The Royal Manticoran Navy is that of New Montana (originally Montana, but changed by the author), and it is an Honorary Peerage, as opposed to the regular peerage for active members of the organization.

Though there was one marquis mentioned in the canon, David Weber considers this an oversight which he has retconned to an earl, and this level of peerage has never been awarded in TRMN. In the earliest days of TRMN, some viscounts were created, but this rank is not canon and these titles are no longer recognized in the organization.

Some foreign peerages are awarded in TRMN to members who have non-manticoran personae. The Andermani Empire has equivalent noble ranks, including freiherrs (barons), grafs (earls), and herzogs (dukes).

The Protectorate of Grayson has one level of peer, the steadholder, which is considered equivalent rank to that of duke or duchess in the SKM, although steadholders exercise "head of state" sovereignty withing their territories, while dukes/duchesses hold their lands in fief from the crown.

List of TRMN Peers

Rank Title Name Date of Peerage
Grand Duke New Montana David Weber 25 May 2017
Duke New Scania Martin Lessem
Duke New Ulyanovsk Sean Niemeyer
Duke Karstadt Sea Robert Jackson
Duke Mountain View Robert Bulkeley
Countess Wilson Sharon Rice-Weber
Countess New Cumbria Elisa Randall
Earl New Mecklenburg John Roberts
Earl Neu Odenwaldkries James Friedline
Earl Westmarch John Neitz
Countess Fontana Flats Chrissy Killian
Countess Nya Östergötland Brandi Hinson
Countess Boundary Waters Laura Lochen
Earl Cumberland Moor Peter Gordon
Earl Mars-Evans Daniel Walker
Countess Miyake Jima Jill McTavish
Earl White Lion William Knight
Baroness Silver Heath Gena Robbinson
Baron Nový Prerov Ivo Heger
Baron Tesseyman Greg Marchand
Baron New Mimas Timothy Zahn
Baron Glencairn Drew Drentlaw
Baroness White Rose Allison Gahrmann
Baron New Victoria Justin Grays
Baroness Cape Fear Cindy Epard
Baron Piedmont John Stump
Baroness Havelok Stephanie Taylor
Baroness Blacksburg Heather Selbe
Baron Bahia Cadiz Kim Niemeyer
Baroness New Dover Christa Brolley
Baron Serpent Head Point David Weiner
Baroness Redstone Heidi Nelson
Baron Camera Stellata Matthew Parker
Baroness New Adelaide Nicola Hawke
Baroness New Essex Diane Bulkeley
Baron La Mancha Bill Lochen
Baron Grosvenor Wayne Bruns
Baron Clipper Island Mark Gledhill
Baron Chinook Jason Gurule
Baron Silver Lake Garret Bitker
Baroness New Florence Pamela Cole
Baron New Caladan Jeffrey Webb
Baron New Halifax Rob Marshall
Baron McCovey Cove Michael Garcia
Baroness Clear Lake Cindy Jeffers
Baroness Alnwick Estates Lauren Niemeyer
Baron Cooper's Lake Joseph Grieco
Baron Eboracum Benjamin Wagner
Baron New Greyhawke James Jones
Baron Whidbey Basin Drew Drentlaw
Baroness New Troy Jackie Snedden
Baron West Columbia Brad Lee
Baroness New Hastings Cheryl Krause
Baron Calabasas Chris Thompson
Steadholder Pittman Martyn Griffiths
Steadholder Henesy Tom Saidak
Steadholder Maelstromm David Melsome
Steadholder Fitzgerald Philip Clayton
Steadholder New Ayers Colin Lloyd
Baroness
(Andermani)		 Neu Sachsen Laura Lüschen
Baron
(Andermani)		 Baudenvost Philip Wohlrab
Senator
(Havenite)		 Duquesne Tower James Sena


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