Promotion & demotion policy

Promotion principles

• Promotions are earned, never demanded, purchased, traded, or obtained by pressuring leadership.
• Time in rank establishes eligibility, not automatic advancement.
• Demonstrate respect, maturity, teamwork, good judgment, and consistent positive contributions—not just K/D or win counts.
• Members with unresolved serious disciplinary issues are ineligible until reviewed.
• Recruitment is voluntary and is not required for promotion.
• Membership in another clan is not grounds for denial.
• Casual members have equal opportunities to earn community ranks.
• Leadership requires demonstrated responsibility and available positions.

Soul Recruit to Shadow Operative

• Complete a 7-day evaluation period.
• Participate in clan activities.
• Read and follow all clan regulations.
• Receive approval from a Lieutenant or higher.

Shadow Operative to Elite Reaper

• Spend at least 30 days as a Shadow Operative.
• Demonstrate reliable teamwork and positive behavior.
• Participate in events or contribute meaningfully to the community.
• Receive approval from a Captain or higher.

Elite Reaper to Soul Lieutenant

• Apply for an available leadership position.
• Demonstrate mentoring and communication skills.
• Maintain a positive disciplinary record.
• Complete the required Reaper’s Trial examination and leadership review.
• Complete a 14-day supervised leadership trial.

The trial evaluates communication, fairness, responsibility, conflict resolution, and the ability to assist members. Candidates must receive feedback afterward.

Soul Lieutenant to Shadow Captain

• Demonstrate successful team coordination.
• Handle responsibilities fairly and consistently.
• Show sound judgment in disputes.
• Meet the applicable leadership examination and promotion requirements.
• Receive approval from the Reaper General or Commander.

Shadow Captain to Reaper General

• A position must be available.
• Demonstrate sustained leadership and trustworthiness.
• Meet the applicable leadership examination and promotion requirements.
• Appointment requires approval from the Shinigami Commander.

Promotion review process

1. An officer nominates an eligible member, or the member applies.
2. Leadership verifies eligibility and reviews contributions, conduct, teamwork, and reliability.
3. The member has an opportunity to discuss their qualifications; a leadership interview is used when applicable.
4. Authorized officers make the decision.
5. Approved promotions are documented privately and may be announced publicly with the member’s consent.
6. Unsuccessful candidates may request constructive feedback and reapply after 14 days unless a different reasonable timeline is explained.

Demotions

A demotion may follow verified serious or repeated misconduct, misuse of permissions, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or continued failure to fulfill agreed leadership duties after reasonable support. Members may also voluntarily step down.

Members must be informed of the reason. Casual gaming inactivity, failure to recruit, and membership in another clan are not disciplinary grounds.

Fairness and appeals

Favoritism, bribery, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited. Expectations must accommodate school, work, family, health, and other real-life commitments.

A member may appeal a demotion or denied leadership appointment to the Commander or an uninvolved senior officer.