Kiga Ranking system

• Emperor

  • Shōgun

    The Shōgun is the highest-ranking mortal in the Kigani government and commands approximately 250 000 soldiers. He answers only to the Emperor and the Kami themselves.

    • Daimyo

      A Daimyo has around 25000 soldiers at their disposal. There are currently ten Daimyo as recognized by the Kigani government.

      • Generals (Rikugunnsokan)

        Each Daimyo has up to 6 Generals often referred to as "Khans".

        • Commanders (Shireikan)

          Each General has up to 4 Commanders. Often referred to as "Kanishi".

          • Captains (Taisa)

            Each Commander has two Captains who command a force of about 500 men each. Each Captain has a Lieutenant and two Sergeants.

            • Lieutenants (Chui)

              Each Lieutenant has a force of 100 men that act as a Captain's guard. They can also issue commands to the Captain's two Sergeants.

              • Sergeants (Gunso)

                Each of the Captain's two Sergeants commands a force of 200 men. They each have four Corporals to control said force.

                • Corporals (Nikutai)

                  Each of the Sergeant's four Corporals has command of 55 men. 5 of them are Privates (Hohei) and the rest are Ashigaru.

                  • Privates (Hohei)

                    Each Private can technically command a force of 10 Ashigaru, however, they generally receive the same orders from their superiors.

                    • Armed Peasants (Ashigaru)

                      An Ashigaru represents one civilian who has been conscripted into an army. Levels of training vary amongst Ashigaru from different clans and regions.

Ranks:

10 - Emperor



9 - Shogun

8 - Daimyo

7 - Rikugunnsokan (General)

6 - Shireikan (Commander)

5 - Taisa (Captain)

4 - Chui (Lieutenant)

3 - Gunso (Sergeant)

2 - Nikutai (Corporal)

1 - Hohei (Private)

0 - Ashigaru (Armed Peasant)