Rank,Title, and Ranking here's what they mean and how to use them.
Rank used to gain Titles. Certain rank are required for certain Titles. You will find which by looking in Promotion Quest. Only upgrade a Rank to get next Title NEVER do it before its needed it wastes medals which are neede for BOTH Rank and Title.
Ranks
Civilian
Lieutenant (Knight)
Captain (Baronet)
Major (Baron)
Colonel (Viscount)
General (All Others)
Titles are a different matter they are required to build cities. Each Title allows you to build one additional city. You MUST achieve these before trying to build or capture another city.
Titles
Civilian (1)
Knight (2)
Baronet (3)
Baron (4)
Viscount (5)
Earl (6)
Marquis (7)
Duke (
Fustin (9)
Prinzessin (10)
Ranking
Has nothing at all to do with Rank or Title unless you look specifically for that ranking in Statistics. Ranking both for players and alliances is based on prestige. Prestige is gained (and lost) throughout the game. It is ONLY an indicator of player/alliance strength.