Knight or Dame

The lowest rank of Imperial Nobility granted by either the Emperor or an Archduke. Widely granted as an honor or ceremonial rank for service to the Imperium. All knights are members of one of the Imperium's numerous orders of knighthood. Knighthoods are not hereditary. Fiefs almost never accompany knighthoods, but when included is always on a single world and is generally small. Other knights receive cash stipends or other financial rewards. Knights do not hold a seat in the Moot, though some are present as proxy votes for other nobles.

Type

Nobility, Honorific / Ceremonial