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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 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.		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 ==
	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.		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=		== Sir ==
	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 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.		# 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=		== 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.		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=		== 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.		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=		== 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.		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=		== Your Grace ==
	* See also: [[Grand_Duke#Forms_of_Address\|Grand Duke: Forms of Address]]		* See also: [[Grand_Duke#Forms_of_Address\|Grand Duke: Forms of Address]]
	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."		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."

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	* See also: [[Grand_Duke#Forms_of_Address\|Grand Duke: Forms of Address]]		* See also: [[Grand_Duke#Forms_of_Address\|Grand Duke: Forms of Address]]
	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."		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."

			== See also ==
			* [[Lords:Forms_of_address\|House of Lords: Forms of Address]]

	[[Category:Peerage]]		[[Category:Peerage]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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	=Your Grace=		=Your Grace=
			* See also: [[Grand_Duke#Forms_of_Address\|Grand Duke: Forms of Address]]
	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."		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]]		[[Category:Peerage]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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	=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 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.		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.

	NOTE: In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Dame' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification (see 'Sir' below).

	=Ma'am=		=Ma'am=
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	# 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.		# 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.

	~~NOTE:~~ In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification.		=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=		=My Lord=

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	=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 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.		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.

			NOTE: In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Dame' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification (see 'Sir' below).

	=Ma'am=		=Ma'am=
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	# 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 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.		# 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.
	# In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification.
			NOTE: In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification.

	=My Lord=		=My Lord=

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	# 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 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.		# 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.
			# In the Andermani Empire, the term 'Ritter' is used in the same way that 'Sir' is used in a Manticoran context. Ritter is a gender neutral term and so is used regardless of gender or identification.

	=My Lord=		=My Lord=

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	=My Lord=		=My Lord=
	This is the form of address for a [[baron]], an [[earl]], or a male [[steadholder]], or the male heir ([[Peerage#~~Cadet peer~~\|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.		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=		=My Lady=
	This is the form of address for a [[baroness]], a [[countess]], or a female [[steadholder]], or the female heir ([[Peerage#~~Cadet peer~~\|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.		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=		=Your Grace=

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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 [[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.		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 [[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.		# 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.

	=My Lord=		=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.		This is the form of address for a [[baron]], an [[earl]], or a male [[steadholder]], or the male heir ([[Peerage#Cadet peer\|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=		=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.		This is the form of address for a [[baroness]], a [[countess]], or a female [[steadholder]], or the female heir ([[Peerage#Cadet peer\|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=		=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."		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]]

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	=My Lord=		=My Lord=
	This is the form of address for a [[baron]], an [[earl]], or a male [[steadholder]]. 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.		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=		=My Lady=
	This is the form of address for a [[baroness]], a [[countess]], or a female [[steadholder]]. 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.		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=		=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."		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."