As a base rule all characters must complete a minimum of 4 threads between character creation and attempting a promotion. If they get said promotion then they must complete another 4 threads between each following promotion.


Note: There is an appeal process, and this is merely a guideline staff will use when seeing your application for a promotion. The application does not necessarily have to follow every single mark that is needed, but it is what someone should aim for. The application must also mention how much the character has grown ICly in terms of what they have gone though an experienced and how it changed them for the better.

Promotions will follow as such:

Academy Student to Genin

Requirements

- Three lesson threads
    *Lesson threads can not be done solo.  They are to be taught by another ninja of chunin         rank or higher.  This can be a PC or an NPC done by staff.*
- Purchase all academy jutsu
- Graduation exam thread

   
Rewards

- Upon promotion the character will be granted either jutsu to bring the character up to par with a created genin or if they've surpassed that amount they will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion.
- Allowed to solo/participate in D ranks and participate in C ranks
- Allowed to have one chakra affinity.


Notes

- If all the genin teams are filled, then upon graduation an additional genin team group would be added. Only academy students who graduated would be permitted to join this team as members however. The exception being a jounin. This way a single academy student would not just rush through the academy to unlock a new genin team for heavily populated villages.

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Genin to Chuunin

Requirements

- Chuunin Exam participation ***
- 3 D or C rank missions
- Water/Tree Walking / Those incapable of using/learning these will be exempt


Rewards

- Upon promotion, will be granted jutsu to bring character up to par with created chuunin. If they've surpassed that number, will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion
- Allowed to solo/participate in C ranks or lower and participate in B ranks.
- Allowed to have two chakra affinities.


Notes

- If all potential positions for a chuunin are filled, an additional Ops Team group will be made. Only shinobi who have gained the chuunin rank IC'ly will be permitted to join it, the exception being the team's leader. However ALL potential chuunin slots must be filled.
- If for some reason the staff believe that the character has not earned chuunin status, they may be raised to Adv. Genin instead.

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Chuunin to Sp. Jounin


Requirements

- Need to show to the site/staff that their character is specialized in a particular field. Jutsu, missions performed and so on should largely revolve around this specialized skill.
- 3 C or B rank missions
- Must have at least one A rank jutsu in their Primary specialization
- Approval of Kage or Lord


Rewards

- Upon promotion, will be granted jutsu to bring character up to par with created Sp. Jounin. If they've surpassed that number, will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion
- Allowed to solo B ranks or lower related to their specialty and participate in A ranks related to specialty. If not related to specialty then treated as a Chuunin with mission restrictions.
- Allowed to have a third chakra affinity if they are Primary/Sole specialized in Ninjutsu [General]


Notes

- Sp. Jounin may be allowed to take higher than normal missions
- If the staff feel that the character fails to demonstrate their specialty then they'd be denied until they meet the criteria to go to Jounin.

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Chuunin to Jounin


Requirements

- Need to show to the site/staff that their character is skilled in all fields. Jutsu, missions performed and so on should largely revolve around their superior skills and knowledge over all areas.
- 4 C or B missions (at least 1 MUST be B rank)
- Must have at least two A rank jutsu in their primary specialization
- Approval of Kage or Lord


Rewards

- Upon promotion, will be granted jutsu to bring character up to par with created Jounin. If they've surpassed that number, will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion
- Allowed to solo in E through A ranks & participate in S ranks.
- Allowed a third chakra affinity.


Notes

- When moving from chuunin to Jounin, the member may choose to switch their character to another suitable job.
- being promoted from chuunin to jounin, members can not have their character assume the ANBU Captain, Jounin Hanchou, Head Medic, Head Instructor or Ruler positions without staff approval.

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Sp. Jounin to Jounin


Requirements

- 3 C/B rank missions or 2 A rank missions.
- Have jutsu in all areas.  Nin, Tai, Gen, Buki, Fuuin
- Need to show to the site/staff that their character is skilled in all fields. Jutsu, missions performed and so on should largely revolve around their superior skills and knowledge over all areas.
- Approval of Kage or Lord


Rewards

- Upon promotion, will be granted jutsu to bring character up to par with created Jounin. If they've surpassed that number, will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion
- Allowed to solo in E through A ranks and participate in S ranks.
- Granted third affinity slot regardless of specialization.


Notes

- When moving from Sp. Jounin to Jounin, the member may choose to switch their character to another suitable job.
- being promoted from sp jounin to jounin, members can not have their character assume the ANBU Captain, Jounin Hanchou, Head Medic, Head Instructor or Ruler positions without staff approval.

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Jounin to Elite Jounin


Requirements

- 5 A/S rank missions
- 2 S rank jutsu or 4 A ranks for generalized
- Must have made some significant contribution to their village from an IC standpoint and convince staff that their character deserves the promotion.
- Approval of Kage or Lord


Rewards

- Upon promotion, will be granted jutsu to bring character up to par with created Elite Jounin. If they've surpassed that number, will be granted free jutsu. See chart below.
- Ability to add new equipment with their promotion
- Allowed to solo/participate in all missions.


Notes

- May move their character into a core position so long as it is unoccupied.
- This is supposed to be the hardest promotion to get, so I expect we'll be very critical on any such promotions.


Promotion to Genin- 2 D-Rank and 1 C-rank

Promotion to Chunin- 1 D or C-Rank and 1 A Rank

Promotion to Sp Jounin  - 1  E through  A-rank 

Promotion to Jounin - 4 E through A-rank (limit 2 A Rank) OR
3  E through B Rank (limit 2 B Rank) and 1 S-Rank.

Promotion to Elite Jounin - 5 E through B Rank (limit 2 B rank) and 3 A-rank OR
  2 E through B Rank and 2 S-Rank.

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***  Exception to Chunin Exam Participation

1. Participation in 2 site events, along with Kage approval, qualifies them for promotion. IE. Taking part in 2 Chunin exams, even if failed, could qualify them as long as they get Kage approval.

2. Kages are allowed to run their own exams for promotion. It's an event that needs turned in, looked over, and accepted. But is an alternative to the National Exams.