Imperfection - Etherium Class System (Patreon)

Etherium is a society created on the belief that intelligence should be the primary criterion for social status and influence. In this society, to succeed you must prove your worth via strict educational systems and cognitive assessments. After all, three-hundred years of selective breeding cannot take a chance on those who are not up to par. Due to 300+ years of selective breeding, Etherium has adopted a caste-like class system to protect its way of life.

King's Class:
At the top of the hierarchy. These people have generational roots in the establishment of Etherium and hold high positions usually within the government and military. these people are also a result of Etherium's selective breeding containing specialized knowledge. They usually include doctors, lawyers, engineers, researchers, and other highly skilled professionals. This class has no flexibility. Most born in this class have been tested genetically and physically to understand their capabilities. there is no room for error in this class as they are intellectually superior.

Rook's Class:
Individuals in this class exhibit high intellect not in the way of the mind, but in specialized skills that require a certain level of intellect. Considered the middle class, these individuals acquire solid education and possess average to above-average intellect. They are usually educators, administrators, or in technical roles. People from this class are Etherium born. People from this class can also hold roles in the king's class as support staff to doctors, lawyers, researchers, etc. but never positions in government.

Knight's Class:
individuals in this class exhibit exceptionalism in ways of physical prowess. They are a class apart from all as they require mental and physical strength to thrive. The intellectual level must be of a certain caliber to enter this class. People from this class are usually first responders, soldiers, or personal bodyguards. they reside in every part of society to protect everyone. only a handful have been given the honor to serve the king's class individually. to accomplish such a feat, testing is required. Anyone from any class can join the knight's class including outsiders. It is the only class that allows outsiders within its ranks.

Bishop's Class:
The "working" class. Individuals of this class are more than likely descendants of large groups allowed in Etherium once the outer wars erupted. these people were allowed in as long as they had something to offer Etherium. People from this class perform essential manual labor. They are usually factory workers, domestic servants, farmers, staff, etc. There is no mobility in this class. Its placement like the others is based on intellect and due to selective breeding within the upper portion of society, the intelligence gap is just too significant.

Pawn's Class:
The lower class. Referred to by everyone else as "outsiders" or "pawns", this class is made up of individuals allowed in from the world outside of Etherium. Individuals from this class are indentured servants. By creating pacts with wealthy families, they ensure their future. They would rather serve within Etherium than live outside of it. This class lives on the fringes of society. They are given strict rules they must abide by, including forbidden reproduction. They are invisible to the elite of society and have no purpose in their eyes. In the elite's eyes, entry to Etherium is mercy.