((Note: This is mainly adapted from this site, with a bit adapted from this site. I haven't looked much at either site and was mostly concerned with the rank structure they were using.))

All members of the Order of Solomon are allowed to marry and all leadership positions within the Order are open to women, with the notable exception of positions which require the member to be ordained by the Catholic Church. Members of the Order of Solomon are expected to live according to Catholic morals, with positions Knight and above also requiring vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The Order defines chastity as abstinence from sexual relationships if single and faithfulness to one's partner if married. The Order's demands of poverty mean that every member of the Order of Knight rank and up...every member of the Order given the means and the instruction in how to use their faith-based magic...is dependent upon the Order for even basic necessities, as they have given up almost all of their previous possessions. The Order's demands that once the vow of obedience is spoken, the Knight must remain loyal to the Order until death. While retirement is allowed, retirees are encouraged to assist in the charitable works of the Order whenever possible. Those Knights who betray the Order are listed as enemies of the Order, to be dealt with as any other military threat.

International Leadership

Grand Master – The Grand Master is the central authority for the Order as a sovereign subject of international law, serving as the Sovereign Head of State. Historically, he was analogous to “President”, empowered as the chief leader for autonomous ecclesiastical and operational governance, and also “Commander and Chief”, overseeing all missions and operations.

Grand Commander – The Grand Commander is the second highest authority of the Order, and the chief advisor, chief administrator, and acting substitute for the Grand Master as needed. He is empowered as the chief of strategy and logistics for combat missions and military campaigns, and oversees the Grand Officers, other Crown Officers, and Grand Priors.

Grand Chancellor – The Grand Chancellor is the senior special Crown Officer representing the Grand Mastery, as the Chief Judiciary administrator. The Grand Chancellor sits as Senior Judge of all legal disputes in the Government of the Order and acts as a counterbalance between the legislative function of the Grand Marshal's office and the executive function of the Grand Mastery. A Grand Chancellor always has experience in the legal system, as either a former lawyer or more usually a former judge. The Grand Chancellor is Judge of the final court of appeal in the Order.

Grand Justiciar – The Grand Justiciar is the senior lawyer and legal advisor for the Government of the Order, managing legal strategies, overseeing, coordinating and supporting legal work by other Justiciars in all subdivisions, and resolving internal complaints or disputes involving members of the Order. The Grand Justiciar is always a practicing or former lawyer. Although the Grand Justiciar is never called upon to represent the Order in a public court of law, experience is required in order to coordinate the Order's legal defense effectively.

Grand Regent – The office of Grand Regent, traditionally and in ideal conditions, should be held by a person who is a source of supplemental Sovereign or Ecclesiastical Patronage or Protection (in addition to the inherent sovereignty of the Order). The Grand Regent provides assistance and oversight on matters of policy, ethics and governance of the Order as a historical institution, guiding the policy considerations of the Grand Mastery.

Grand Canon – The Grand Canon is the Chief Advisor to the Grand Mastery on all canonical and ecclesiastical matters. This is a canonical Bishop of Apostolic lineage from a classical Church, exercising the Ecclesiastical authority vested in the Grand Mastery as its Coadjutoris Pontifex, serving as the Pontifical Prelate and Head of the Curia of the Ancient Catholic Church.

Grand Chaplain – The Grand Chaplain is the senior Priest for internal ecclesiastical affairs of the Order, overseeing its appointed Chaplains in all subdivisions, supporting the spiritual and religious activities of its Knights within the Ancient Priesthood of Solomon, and representing the Order’s religious denomination of Ancient Catholicism.

Chaplains serve as internal Priests for the Order, empowered to administer holy rites, hear confessions and give absolution for sins. Historically, Templars were forbidden to give confession to any priest other than a Templar Chaplain without special permission (called “dispensation”) from the Grand Master. This role made the Templars spiritually independent from the Church, as well as politically autonomous, making the role of Chaplain one of the most important positions in the Order.

Grand Preceptor – The Grand Preceptor is the senior academic and educational director for all historical, theological and cultural research, publications, teaching materials and training programs of the Order, developing strategies and policies for its internal educational functions.

Grand Marshal – The Grand Marshal is the senior-most officer in charge of all of the legislative and administrative duties of the Order. The Grand Marshal and the Knights of his office are elected by Knights of the Order from among the existing Marshals of Court and their Knights.

Grand Historian - Responsible for chronicling events and the history of the Order. The Grand Historian is ultimately responsible for the security of Order documents and records, as well as the administration of the Order's library system and archives.
Grand Treasurer - Manages all financial and tangible assets of the Treasury of the Grand Mastery of the Order, including real estate properties, and upholding and enforcing contracts related to such assets or deeds and easements on such properties. Works closely with Treasurers on the Priory level to account for all of the financial activity of the Order.
Grand Secretary - Responsible for recording minutes of all international-level Order meetings. Works closely with the Grand Marshal to prepare an agenda for meetings. Works closely with Secretaries on the Priory level to maintain detailed files for each member of the Order, including ranks, all applications, dues, conduct, and a detailed service record.
Grand Seneschal - Responsible for maintaining all external and a good majority of internal communications of the Order. The Grand Seneschal may commission others to assist as needed in maintaining both an internal newsletter to be distributed internationally to members only and an external newsletter meant for both Squires and members of the public which details the Order's publicly acceptable activity. The Grand Seneschal is the primary point of contact for reporters and law enforcement officers with questions for the Order on an international level.

Crown Officer – Crown Officers are appointed by the Grand Master to perform any function of secular governance or administration of the Order as a sovereign subject of international law, as may be necessary or appropriate from time to time, whether holding a Title of Office or as a general Magistral Officer performing specific official functions.

Local Rank Structure

Grand Prior of a Grand Priory – A Grand Prior (sometimes called “Provincial Master”) is the supervising authority for a geographic region (“province”) of the relevant Grand Priory, which can be designated for a regional, national or multinational territory. The primary responsibilities of a Grand Prior include serving as a public figurehead for the Order within the Grand Priory, supervising all officers within the Grand Priory, and recruiting new talents into the Order. The Grand Prior will work with Priors and Marshals of Court under his command to coordinate all Order activity within the Grand Priory. The Grand Prior maintains the Temple Guardians within the Grand Priory and coordinates their activity and training.

Prior – A Prior (sometimes called “Master”) is responsible for coordinating all Order activity within a Priory. A Priory is usually a city-level (or more rarely a province-level) subdivision under a larger Grand Priory. While the Prior works closely with the Marshal of Court in the day-to-day administration of the Order, the Prior is directly responsible for all matters relating to combat operations within the Priory. The Prior will also work with Temple Guardians, the Chancellor, and various Justiciars to maintain order and serves as a public figurehead for the Order within a given Priory. The Prior reports directly to the Grand Prior.

Chancellor – A Chancellor is a special Crown Officer appointed to handle all judiciary matters of a Grand Priory. The Chancellor sits as Judge of all legal disputes in the Grand Priory and acts as a counterbalance between the legislative function of the Marshal's office and the executive function of the Prior and Grand Prior's offices. A Chancellor is always certified to practice law in all areas of the Grand Priory. In special cases, the Chancellor may represent the Order in a public court of law.

Justiciar – A Justiciar is a lawyer and legal advisor, always certified to practice law in the region in which the Justiciar is assigned. The Justiciar is the first point of contact for resolving internal complaints or disputes involving members of the Order. A Justiciar will also serve as a lawyer for members of the Order when interacting with the public. A Justiciar may serve the Order at large, or may be assigned to serve the Chancellor of a Grand Priory or serve a particular Priory.

Chaplain – Historically, instead of serving as a Knight of the Order, ecclesiastical scholars inclined to ministry and priesthood could serve as Chaplain, administering spiritual and religious rites and ceremonies, and mentoring the members of the Order in spiritual pursuits. Chaplains may serve the Order at large, or may be assigned to serve under a Grand Priory, Priory, or Preceptory.

Preceptor – A position that has changed markedly from its role in historic times, a Preceptor is the supervising academic educator of the Priory. The Preceptor develops education programs for Squires, Companions-At-Arms, Sergeants, and Knights. This education encompasses theology, history, up-to-date information about the enemies of the Order, and combat training. The Preceptor is usually one of the oldest and most experienced Knights in the Priory. Several Sergeants and Knights with experience in the education field are appointed to assist the Preceptor.

Marshal of Court – Marshals of Court are Crown Officers in charge of most of the day to day legislative and administrative duties within the Priory. Knights are elected by Order members of rank Sergeant and up within the Priory to assist the Marshal in several key areas:

Historian - Responsible for chronicling events and the history of the Order within the Priory. Works closely with the Grand Marshal's office to maintain the Priory's library as part of the Order's library system. Works closely with most of the Priory's officers in order to maintain security of Order documents and records.
Treasurer - Manages all money and revenue of the Priory. Establishes an accounting system which will account for, in detail, all the monies received by, or paid out by the Order. The Treasurer deposits funds, writes checks to cover Order expenses, and maintains a monthly statement of all activities. The Treasurer works with the Secretary to maintain financing accounts and records for all members of the Order.
Secretary - Responsible for recording minutes of all Order meetings. Works closely with Marshal of Court to prepare an agenda for meetings. Maintains detailed files for each member, including ranks, all applications, dues, conduct, and a detailed service record. The Secretary is also in charge of all of the charity work of the order. The Secretary will work together with all relevant Priory officers in matters relating to fundraising, charity work, arranging external communication or correspondence, and all grants.
Communications Officer - Responsible for maintaining all external and a good majority of internal communications in the Priory. The Communications Officer may commission Sergeants to assist as needed in maintaining both an internal newsletter to be distributed to members only and an external newsletter meant for both Squires and members of the public which details the Order's publicly acceptable activity. The Communications Officer is the primary point of contact for reporters and law enforcement officers with questions for the Order.

Knight – They wear the white mantle with red cross. Historically, Knights were highly trained warriors of superior skills, strength and personal power, whose dedication made the Order a legendary institution of world history. Today, Knights are the pillars of the Order, chosen for demonstrated faith and accomplishments, upholding and representing the traditions of the Order, and a proven record of courageously leading humanitarian missions, business ventures, and combat against those who stand against God. Knights are invested with the full power of the Order and are trained in how to wield their faith as a weapon, a shield for their comrades, and a healing light for the injured or the sick. Knights make up the core of both the Order's fighting and medical force. While all members of the Order are expected to live according to Christian morals, Knights are required to make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Temple Guardian – A separate Order of Sergeants, lead by a Knight, charged with the protection of Order headquarters in a Priory. Temple Guardians are charged both with the physical protection of Order property and investigation of wrongdoing in the Priory. Temple Guardians are primarily recruited from military or civilian police forces and they report directly to the Grand Prior of their region, though they may have additional duties they attend to for their particular Prior as well. There may be more than one group of Temple Guardians in each Grand Priory, depending on how many Priories are grouped within the Grand Priory. The Knight in charge of a Priory's Temple Guardians is referred to as the Knight Guardian. Most Temple Guardians have barracks and an office within the Priory's headquarters, and many maintain their previous law enforcement occupations.

Sergeant – They wear the black mantle with red cross. After their probation, all accepted members are inducted as Sergeants. Sergeants constitute the primary general membership of the Order, in active service with full participation as Templar Brothers and Sisters, as skilled professionals directly assisting and supporting the missions of Knights. This is the highest level role a non-combat member of the Order may achieve. Sergeants are expected to pay dues to the Order.

There are 3 promotions available to Sergeants:

Staff Sergeant – Staff Sergeants are responsible for squads of between three and five Sergeants and up to five Companions-At-Arms. Squads are usually organized based on role within the Order or upon outside profession (eg: combat, employee of Sonnac or a Subsidiary, politician, teacher, medic, etc).
Sergeant 1st class – There is usually one Sergeant 1st Class for every five Staff Sergeants in a Priory. The Sergeant 1st Class is responsible for assisting Crown Officers and the Marshal of Court in their Priory in matters relating to the Sergeants under their command. Reserved for combat members only.
Sergeant Major – There is only one Sergeant Major in each Priory who is responsible for and oversees the Sergeant’s Corp. In addition, the Sergeant Major is responsible for organizing the combat training for Sergeants under his command. Reserved for combat members only.

Companion-At-Arms – They wear the brown mantle with red cross. An applicant of at least 18 years of age under a probation period before becoming a full member of the Order. Companions-At-Arms are taught the full history of the Order and are instructed in what is required of members of the Order. This training period varies, but usually takes six months or more. At the end of the training period, Companions-At-Arms are tested by the Preceptor and their applications for membership together with the results of their tests are submitted to the Prior. If the Prior accepts them, they will be inducted after this learning period. There is no requirement for a Companion-At-Arms to first serve as a Squire. This is a strictly non-combat role. Companions-At-Arms are expected to pay dues to the Order.

Squire – Squires are children not yet of age for full participation in membership, but who are considered to have a chivalric character and are expected to thrive as titled Knights in the future. This can be children who embrace the chivalric culture of their parents, or who demonstrate an independent passion for history and noble pursuits. A Squire must participate together with a parent, legal guardian, or selected mentor approved by a parent, who must be a titled Knight of the Order. At the age of 18, they will have the opportunity to petition to become a “Companion-at-Arms.”

Rules concerning Squires:

They must have a relative in the same state who is in the Order.
They can never attend our events without being accompanied by their relative.
This is a strictly non-combat, public-facing role. The activities in which Squires may participate and the education that Squires may gain is, therefore, limited to publicly acceptable subjects.
Squires are usually welcome to participate in most Order ceremonies.
Squires are not required to pay dues.