Forms of Address - Revision history

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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=

GZoeller at 23:10, 21 July 2023

2023-07-21T23:10:17Z

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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=

GZoeller at 23:08, 21 July 2023

2023-07-21T23:08:50Z

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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=

JNeitz: fixing link

2022-04-13T16:54:41Z

fixing link

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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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adding wikilinks

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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."

JNeitz: /* Your Grace */ quotation marks

2016-10-13T21:58:27Z

Your Grace: quotation marks

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	=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."

JNeitz: Adding headings for m'lord/lady and Your Grace

2016-10-13T21:57:28Z

Adding headings for m'lord/lady and Your Grace

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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.

			=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.

			=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.

			=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.

WUnderhill at 01:15, 16 November 2015

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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.

	=Ma'am=		=Ma'am=

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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}}.

=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.

=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.

=Sir=
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 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.