Hierarchy of the Oshax Confederation

Lord/Lady-Commander - Leader of the Oxbraxi Combined Military Force, elected by the Council of Elders from amongst themselves. Theoretically an equal to the other Lords and Ladies except in times of war.

Lord/Lady - Member of the Council of Elders. Made up of the leaders of the various city-states which make up the Confederation. Some of these leaders are elected, while others are true royalty.

Lord/Lady-Governor - Administrator of a City-State. Usually also a member of the Council of Elders, though Lord-Governors are also appointed in areas considered to be under shared Oxbraxi control such as the Shield City of Dastow.

Knight-Captain - Experienced battlefield commander of an Army or Garrison. (Usually composed of two or more Regiments)

Captain - Usually the commander of a Regiment (two or more Companies), although a Mercenary Captain generally commands fewer than 100 highly specialized troops. Could also refer to the Captain of a ship.

Lieutenant - Commander of an Oxbraxi Company (usually four billets).

Sergeant - Commander of an Oxbraxi billet (usually 10-20 soldiers).