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- "My position is actually different from that of most warriors, as I've been named a Trial-born of the family. Most warriors' positions automatically cease when they leave the military, but mine carries the possibility that I will be deemed worthy and matched permanently to the Family. I may even be granted the position of ranking distant, which will tie my descendants and bloodline into that of the Family."
- ―Force Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo
Trial-born was a family rank of the Chiss Ascendancy. In the Chiss hierarchy, it was situated above merit adoptive and below the rank of ranking distant.[1] The Chiss individuals reached the rank by being "born to trial."[2] Unlike the merit adoptives, the Trial-born were given the opportunity of being permanently matched to the family. In some cases, a Trial-born could be granted the rank of a ranking distant. Trial-borns could have a hearing at a family stronghold to renounce their family rank.[1]
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- Outbound Flight (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book)
- Survivor's Quest (and unabridged audiobook) (First mentioned, in book)
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