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[[File:Baron Havola.jpg|thumb|300px|Baron of Havola, once reduced to the rank of baronet, was the first holder of the baronet title in Westarctica]]
[[File:Baron Havola.jpg|thumb|300px|Baron of Havola, once reduced to the rank of baronet, was the first holder of the baronet title in Westarctica]]
A '''Baronet''' (feminine '''Baronetess''') is the lowest ranking order of nobility within [[Westarctica]], occurring directly below the title of [[baron]]. In a departure from the standards utilized by the United Kingdom, Baronets are considered Westarctican [[Peerage of Westarctica|peers]].  Those bearing the title of Baronet are to be addressed as "Sir" ("Dame" if female) in correspondence.
A '''Baronet''' (feminine '''Baronetess''') is the lowest ranking order of nobility within [[Westarctica]], occurring directly below the title of [[Baron]]. In a departure from the standards utilized by the United Kingdom, Baronets are considered Westarctican [[Peerage of Westarctica|peers]].  Those bearing the title of Baronet are to be addressed as "Sir" ("Dame" if female) in correspondence.


==History of the title==
==History of the title==
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==Usage in Westarctica==
==Usage in Westarctica==
[[File:Baron of Tearmunn - Troy Thompson1.jpg|thumb|300px|Baronet of Brandenberger, Westarctica's first authentic baronet]]
[[File:Baron of Tearmunn - Troy Thompson1.jpg|thumb|300px|Baronet of Brandenberger, Westarctica's first authentic Baronet]]
The title of baronet was originally utilized by [[Grand Duke Travis]] as a means of punishing nobles by demoting them, but still allowing them to remain in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. This practice was often coupled with branding them a [[Disgraced noble]].
The title of Baronet was originally utilized by [[Grand Duke Travis]] as a means of punishing nobles by demoting them, but still allowing them to remain in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. This practice was often coupled with branding them a [[Disgraced noble]].


In 2005, [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Troy Thompson]], the Deputy [[Minister of Defense]], was granted the the first authentic title of baronet as the Baronet of Brandenberger, so-named for [[Brandenberger Bluff]], a steep rock bluff on the far northern side of [[Mount Berlin]]. Later that year, his title was elevated to that of Baron.
In 2005, [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Troy Thompson]], the Deputy [[Minister of Defense]], was granted the the first authentic title of Baronet as the Baronet of Brandenberger, so-named for [[Brandenberger Bluff]], a steep rock bluff on the far northern side of [[Mount Berlin]]. Later that year, his title was elevated to that of Baron.


===2015===
===2015===
After Grand Duke Travis revised the system of peerages in 2015, all existing disgraced baronets were returned to their original peerage ranks, leaving the nation without any baronets. This situation didn't last long, however, as title of baronet was reimagined as a kind of [[Orders of Westarctica|knighthood]] whereby several individuals would hold the same title. For example, there would be a "1st, 2nd, 3rd, Baronet of Westarctica," each held by a different person simultaneously. However, this arrangement proved to be extremely unpopular and only two baronets were created between 2015 - 2018: one Baronet of the South Pole and one Baronet of Westarctica.
After Grand Duke Travis revised the system of peerages in 2015, all existing disgraced Baronets were returned to their original peerage ranks, leaving the nation without any Baronets. This situation didn't last long, however, as title of Baronet was reimagined as a kind of [[Orders of Westarctica|knighthood]] whereby several individuals would hold the same title. For example, there would be a "1st, 2nd, 3rd, Baronet of Westarctica," each held by a different person simultaneously. However, this arrangement proved to be extremely unpopular and only two Baronets were created between 2015 - 2018: one Baronet of the South Pole and one Baronet of Westarctica.


===2018===
===2018===
In 2018, following the advice of the [[Royal Council]], the title of baronet was reestablished as the lowest rank of nobility in the peerage. It began to be granted with more regularity, however it has remained the least popular title, with only ten members (as of 10 March 2020). One useful application for the title has been to grant it as a courtesy title to family members of nobles, especially for same-sex couples where one person holds the rank of baron/baroness and giving both individuals the same title might cause confusion.
In 2018, following the advice of the [[Royal Council]], the title of Baronet was reestablished as the lowest rank of nobility in the peerage. It began to be granted with more regularity, however it has remained the least popular title, with only ten members (as of 10 March 2020). One useful application for the title has been to grant it as a courtesy title to family members of nobles, especially for same-sex couples where one person holds the rank of Baron/Baroness and giving both individuals the same title might cause confusion.