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Iron Swan

Ranks of the Order

Every fighter starts at the bottom and earns the next rung in steel. Tap a rank to open it.

Tier I · Progression

Initiate

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Requirements

Show up. No armor or experience needed to begin training.

What You Do

Learn falls, footwork, and basic strikes in loaner kit.

Privileges

  • Open training sessions
  • Loaner gear access
Tier II · Progression

Squire

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Requirements

Consistent attendance and progress toward a legal armor kit.

What You Do

Drill controlled sparring; begin assembling your own armor set.

Privileges

  • Sparring eligibility
  • Kit-building guidance
Tier III · Progression

Man-at-Arms

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Requirements

Complete, inspection-passing armor and safe, consistent technique.

What You Do

Compete in sanctioned ACW melees and duels under the banner.

Privileges

  • Tournament roster slot
  • Travel with the team
Officer · Knight

Knight

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Requirements

Proven competitive record and demonstrated leadership on and off the lists.

What You Do

Mentor newer fighters, anchor the wall, and represent the chapter.

Privileges

  • Voice in chapter decisions
  • Lead drills & demos
Officer · Command

Captain

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Requirements

Appointed senior fighter trusted to lead the team in competition.

What You Do

Call formations, set fight strategy, and direct the roster on the field.

Privileges

  • Field command authority
  • Roster & training decisions
Officer · Founder

President

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Requirements

Founder and head of the chapter; steward of its charter and honor.

What You Do

Run the order, manage the ACW relationship, and chart the team's future.

Privileges

  • Final authority
  • Charter stewardship

Start at Initiate. Earn Your Way Up.

Every Iron Swan started at Tier I. The only requirement is showing up.

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