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	Many regional government functions reside with the duchy government and laws can vary by duchy, all subject to the Crown law, in the same way that U.S. state law cannot contradict Federal law.		Many regional government functions reside with the duchy government and laws can vary by duchy, all subject to the Crown law, in the same way that U.S. state law cannot contradict Federal law.

	For the most part, a ducal title is synonymous with a regional governorship. However, in exceptional cases an earl/countess, or even more rarely, a baron/baroness may be the highest ranking peer in an administrative district. In such cases, that peer has the same regional governor responsibities as a duke/duchess. A peer who holds such a regional governorship is referred to as a '''magister''', regardless of their peerage rank.		For the most part, a ducal title is synonymous with a regional governorship. However, in exceptional cases an earl/countess, or even more rarely, a baron/baroness may be the highest ranking peer in an administrative district. In such cases, that peer has the same regional governor responsibities as a duke/duchess. A peer who holds such a regional governorship is referred to as a '''magister''', regardless of their peerage rank.<ref>''House of Steel'', page 253.</ref>


	==Use in TRMN==		==Use in TRMN==

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	==Regional administration==		==Regional administration==
	When the Star Kingdom was founded, the highest ranking peer in each of the former Manticore Colony administrative districts ~~becanme~~ the hereditary governor. In most cases these districts corresponded to duchies, so with few exceptions those holding a ducal title have regional executive powers and appoint Shareholders Court judges, subject to the confirmation of the regional legislature.		When the Star Kingdom was founded, the highest ranking peer in each of the former Manticore Colony administrative districts became the hereditary governor. In most cases these districts corresponded to duchies, so with few exceptions those holding a ducal title have regional executive powers and appoint Shareholders Court judges, subject to the confirmation of the regional legislature.

			Many regional government functions reside with the duchy government and laws can vary by duchy, all subject to the Crown law, in the same way that U.S. state law cannot contradict Federal law.

	For the most part, a ducal title is synonymous with a regional governorship. However, in exceptional cases an earl/countess, or even more rarely, a baron/baroness may be the highest ranking peer in an administrative district. In such cases, that peer has the same regional governor responsibities as a duke/duchess. A peer who holds such a regional governorship is referred to as a '''magister''', regardless of their peerage rank.		For the most part, a ducal title is synonymous with a regional governorship. However, in exceptional cases an earl/countess, or even more rarely, a baron/baroness may be the highest ranking peer in an administrative district. In such cases, that peer has the same regional governor responsibities as a duke/duchess. A peer who holds such a regional governorship is referred to as a '''magister''', regardless of their peerage rank.

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	A '''duchy''' is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. Within the Star Kingdom of Manticore<ref>[http://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Honorverse Wiki: Star Kingdom of Manticore]</ref>, a duchy is also an administrative district, which may contain one or more [[County\|counties]] and/or [[Barony\|baronies]]~~. A duke or duchess, as the administrator, is the chief magistrate of his or her duchy, and oversees the courts by appointing magistrates~~.		A '''duchy''' is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. Within the Star Kingdom of Manticore<ref>[http://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Honorverse Wiki: Star Kingdom of Manticore]</ref>, a duchy is also an administrative district, which may contain one or more [[County\|counties]] and/or [[Barony\|baronies]].

	Any income producing holding associated with a patent of nobility may be considered “land.” This means that in additional to literal land, mineral and development rights, fishing rights, rights to a portion of the broadcast spectrum and other grants may be considered lands.		Any income producing holding associated with a patent of nobility may be considered “land.” This means that in additional to literal land, mineral and development rights, fishing rights, rights to a portion of the broadcast spectrum and other grants may be considered lands.

			==Regional administration==
			When the Star Kingdom was founded, the highest ranking peer in each of the former Manticore Colony administrative districts becanme the hereditary governor. In most cases these districts corresponded to duchies, so with few exceptions those holding a ducal title have regional executive powers and appoint Shareholders Court judges, subject to the confirmation of the regional legislature.

			For the most part, a ducal title is synonymous with a regional governorship. However, in exceptional cases an earl/countess, or even more rarely, a baron/baroness may be the highest ranking peer in an administrative district. In such cases, that peer has the same regional governor responsibities as a duke/duchess. A peer who holds such a regional governorship is referred to as a '''magister''', regardless of their peerage rank.


	==Use in TRMN==		==Use in TRMN==

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	~~[[Category:Nobility]]~~ [[Category:Peerage]]		[[Category:Peerage]]

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	A '''duchy''' is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. Within the Star Kingdom of Manticore<ref>[http://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Honorverse Wiki: Star Kingdom of Manticore]</ref>, a duchy is also an administrative district.		A '''duchy''' is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. Within the Star Kingdom of Manticore<ref>[http://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Honorverse Wiki: Star Kingdom of Manticore]</ref>, a duchy is also an administrative district, which may contain one or more [[County\|counties]] and/or [[Barony\|baronies]]. A duke or duchess, as the administrator, is the chief magistrate of his or her duchy, and oversees the courts by appointing magistrates.

			Any income producing holding associated with a patent of nobility may be considered “land.” This means that in additional to literal land, mineral and development rights, fishing rights, rights to a portion of the broadcast spectrum and other grants may be considered lands.

	==Use in TRMN==		==Use in TRMN==

	Within {{trmn}} a duchy is the fictitious territory, or "peerage land" bestowed on an [[duke]] or [[duchess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of TRMN and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club.		Within {{trmn}} a duchy is the fictitious territory, or "peerage land" bestowed on an [[duke]] or [[duchess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of TRMN and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club.
	This is the third level of lands awarded, and is usually awarded to a member who is already an earl or countess.		This is the third level of lands awarded, and is usually awarded to a member who is already an [[earl\|earl/countess]].

	The policy, as of 2017, is to award a land with a different name than that of the county which the earl or countess had held before.		The policy, as of 2017, is to award a land with a different name than that of the county which the earl or countess had held before.

			==See Also==
			[[Peerage]]: list of TRMN peers

	==References==		==References==

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	==Use in TRMN==		==Use in TRMN==

	Within {{trmn}} a duchy is ~~an awarded~~ fictitious territory, bestowed on an [[duke]] or [[duchess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of TRMN and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club.		Within {{trmn}} a duchy is the fictitious territory, or "peerage land" bestowed on an [[duke]] or [[duchess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of TRMN and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club.
	This is the third level of lands awarded, and is usually awarded to a member who is already an earl or countess.		This is the third level of lands awarded, and is usually awarded to a member who is already an earl or countess.

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			[[Category:Nobility]] [[Category:Peerage]]

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	A duchy is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]] in the ~~star nation used for~~ administrative ~~purposes~~.		A '''duchy''' is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. Within the Star Kingdom of Manticore<ref>[http://honorverse.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Kingdom_of_Manticore Honorverse Wiki: Star Kingdom of Manticore]</ref>, a duchy is also an administrative district.

	~~In practical terms,~~ a ~~Duchy of [[TRMN]]~~ is an awarded fictitious territory, bestowed on an [[~~earl~~]] or [[~~countess~~]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of ~~the The Royal Manticoran Navy~~ and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club. This is the third level of lands awarded. The policy, as of 2017, ~~of The Royal Manticoran Navy,~~ is to award a land with a different name ~~then~~ county the earl or countess held before.		==Use in TRMN==

			Within {{trmn}} a duchy is an awarded fictitious territory, bestowed on an [[duke]] or [[duchess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of TRMN and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club.
			This is the third level of lands awarded, and is usually awarded to a member who is already an earl or countess.

			The policy, as of 2017, is to award a land with a different name than that of the county which the earl or countess had held before.

			==References==
			<references />

RBulkeley: Brief description of a Duchy

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Brief description of a Duchy

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A duchy is the domain of a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]] in the star nation used for administrative purposes.

In practical terms, a Duchy of [[TRMN]] is an awarded fictitious territory, bestowed on an [[earl]] or [[countess]]. This award is presented to members that have demonstrated a consistently high level of work for the entire organization. Additionally, they have shown that they share the vision, mission, and ideals of the The Royal Manticoran Navy and that they strive to obtain it within their areas of responsibility in the club. This is the third level of lands awarded. The policy, as of 2017, of The Royal Manticoran Navy, is to award a land with a different name then county the earl or countess held before.