Equestrian order (Nova Roma) - Revision history

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: rogatio to lex

2022-06-14T16:35:26Z

rogatio to lex

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	===Equites equo privato===		===Equites equo privato===
−	The ''equites equo privato'' or ''equites privati'', the private equestrians, are [[assidui]] who gain this knighthood candidate status automatically once they obtain 400 census points. As this title is automatically granted, citizens cannot decline it. However, the actual use of the title in civic life is left up to the individual. Citizens can reach the status of ''eques privatus'' by accumulating census points either for their service and merit, or by contributing financially to the treasury of Nova Roma according to the [[~~Rogatio~~ Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x15 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.	+	The ''equites equo privato'' or ''equites privati'', the private equestrians, are [[assidui]] who gain this knighthood candidate status automatically once they obtain 400 census points. As this title is automatically granted, citizens cannot decline it. However, the actual use of the title in civic life is left up to the individual. Citizens can reach the status of ''eques privatus'' by accumulating census points either for their service and merit, or by contributing financially to the treasury of Nova Roma according to the [[Lex Arria de censu civium aestimando (Nova Roma)\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x15 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.

	By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''eques Novus Romanus'', you receive the following extra rights:		By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''eques Novus Romanus'', you receive the following extra rights:
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	====Tribuni aerarii equestres====		====Tribuni aerarii equestres====
−	A sub element of the private equestrian order are the members of the ''tribuni aerarii equestres''. These "treasury tribune equestrians" are only preliminary members of the private equestrian order, they are not knights, they are merely entitled to use some of the insignia of the knights. They are only considered “candidates” to the private knighthood. The status of ''tribunus aerarius equestris'' may be obtained automatically only by a donation according to the [[~~Rogatio~~ Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x5 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.	+	A sub element of the private equestrian order are the members of the ''tribuni aerarii equestres''. These "treasury tribune equestrians" are only preliminary members of the private equestrian order, they are not knights, they are merely entitled to use some of the insignia of the knights. They are only considered “candidates” to the private knighthood. The status of ''tribunus aerarius equestris'' may be obtained automatically only by a donation according to the [[Lex Arria de censu civium aestimando (Nova Roma)\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x5 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.

	By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''tribunus aerarius equestris'', you receive the following extra rights:		By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''tribunus aerarius equestris'', you receive the following extra rights:

Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius: Cleared up equestrian privileges based on tax page

2022-05-24T23:53:58Z

Cleared up equestrian privileges based on tax page

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	===Equites equo publico===		===Equites equo publico===
−	The ''equites equo publico'' or ''equites publici'', the public equestrians, are the full, premier equestrian members. This knighthood is an awarded title of distinction, granted by the censores. The censores may, at their discretion, award this distinction to those assiduus citizens whom they consider the best of Nova Roma, who, in the censores’ judgment, greatly excelled in their service to Nova Roma or in service to the study and revival of Romanitas in general.	+	The ''equites equo publico'' or ''equites publici'', the public equestrians, are the full, premier equestrian members. This knighthood is an [[Awards and honorific titles in Nova Roma\|awarded title]] of distinction, granted by the censores. The censores may, at their discretion, award this distinction to those ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assiduus]]'' citizens whom they consider the best of Nova Roma, who, in the censores’ judgment, greatly excelled in their service to Nova Roma or in service to the study and revival of Romanitas in general. Knighthoods granted in this manner do not need to be paid for, but recipients must maintain their ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assiduus]]'' status to maintain the title and privileges.
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		+	By being awarded as a public equestrian of this grade, "eques Novus Romanus", you receive the following extra rights:
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		+	*to use the title "eques", "eques Novus Romanus", "eques equo publico" (Nova Roman Knight or Equestrian);
		+	*to have 4 extra Census Points for as long as you maintain your yearly status;
		+	*Equites publici that already have 400 or more CP shall be placed into the 6 equestrian centuries;
		+	*to have the label "member of the Equestrian Order" in your citizen ID profile
		+	*to wear a tunica angusticlavia (a tunic decorated with a narrow purple stripe);
		+	*to wear the equestrian golden ring;
		+	*to extend this right to your direct descendants and to your spouse (as long as you remain an equestrian);
		+	*to have distinguished seats and to take precedence over regular citizens at public events.

	===Equites equo privato===		===Equites equo privato===
−	The ''equites equo privato'' or ''equites privati'', the private equestrians, are [[assidui]] who gain this knighthood candidate status automatically once they obtain 400 census points. Citizens can reach the status of ''eques privatus'' by accumulating census points either for their service and merit, or by contributing financially to the treasury of Nova Roma according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. As this ~~title~~ is ~~automatically granted,~~ citizens ~~cannot decline it~~. ~~However~~, the ~~actual~~ use of the title in ~~civic life is left up~~ to the ~~individual~~.	+	The ''equites equo privato'' or ''equites privati'', the private equestrians, are [[assidui]] who gain this knighthood candidate status automatically once they obtain 400 census points. As this title is automatically granted, citizens cannot decline it. However, the actual use of the title in civic life is left up to the individual. Citizens can reach the status of ''eques privatus'' by accumulating census points either for their service and merit, or by contributing financially to the treasury of Nova Roma according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x15 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.
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		+	By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''eques Novus Romanus'', you receive the following extra rights:
		+
		+	*to use the title "eques", or "eques Novus Romanus" (Nova Roman Knight or Equestrian);
		+	*to have 400 extra Census Points for as long as you maintain your yearly status;
		+	*to obtain membership automatically in the First Class which gives you the highest influence in Nova Roman elections;
		+	*to have the label "member of the Equestrian Order" in your citizen ID profile
		+	*to wear a tunica angusticlavia (a tunic decorated with a narrow purple stripe);
		+	*to wear the equestrian golden ring;
		+	*to extend this right to your direct descendants and to your spouse (as long as you remain an equestrian);
		+	*to have distinguished seats and to take precedence over regular citizens at public events.

	====Tribuni aerarii equestres====		====Tribuni aerarii equestres====
−	A sub element of the private equestrian order are the members of the ''tribuni aerarii equestres''. These "treasury tribune equestrians" are only preliminary members of the private equestrian order, they are not knights, they are merely entitled to use some of the insignia of the knights. They are only considered “candidates” to the private knighthood. The status of ''tribunus aerarius equestris'' may be obtained automatically only by a donation according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]].	+	A sub element of the private equestrian order are the members of the ''tribuni aerarii equestres''. These "treasury tribune equestrians" are only preliminary members of the private equestrian order, they are not knights, they are merely entitled to use some of the insignia of the knights. They are only considered “candidates” to the private knighthood. The status of ''tribunus aerarius equestris'' may be obtained automatically only by a donation according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. Normally, this donation is x5 the base rate for ''[[Assiduus (Nova Roma)\|assidui]]'' citizens.
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		+	By becoming a private equestrian of this grade, ''tribunus aerarius equestris'', you receive the following extra rights:
		+
		+	*to use the title "tribunus aerarius equestris" (treasury tribune equestrian);
		+	*to have 25 extra Census Points for as long as you maintain your yearly status;
		+	*to obtain membership automatically in a one degree higher class than your current class is, which means higher influence in Nova Roman elections;
		+	*to wear a tunica angusticlavia (a tunic decorated with a narrow purple stripe).

Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius: Bringing it in line with the Lex Arria Tullia de ordine equestri

2022-01-07T10:51:50Z

Bringing it in line with the Lex Arria Tullia de ordine equestri

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	The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). In ancient Rome, the ''ordo equester'' was originally made up of those citizens who could afford their own horses and equipment, who would then make up the cavalry of the army. During the republic, the ''equites'' became the elite club of citizens. In Nova Roma, we have adopted the ordo equester to encourage contributions and activity in service of our community, and to reward those who sacrificed the most and worked the hardest way for our ''res publica''.		The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). In ancient Rome, the ''ordo equester'' was originally made up of those citizens who could afford their own horses and equipment, who would then make up the cavalry of the army. During the republic, the ''equites'' became the elite club of citizens. In Nova Roma, we have adopted the ordo equester to encourage contributions and activity in service of our community, and to reward those who sacrificed the most and worked the hardest way for our ''res publica''.

−	~~According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.~~	+	==Membership in the ''ordo equester''==
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−	== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==	+

	====View the current [[List of equestrians\| list of Equestrians]].====		====View the current [[List of equestrians\| list of Equestrians]].====

−	~~There are various ways to become a member of the~~ equestrian order of ~~Nova Roma, a '''prerequisite to all gateways is~~ to be an [[assidui\|''assiduus'' citizen]]~~'''.~~	+	The equestrian order consists of two grades: the knighthood and candidates to the knighthood. Each grade has different access requirements. A citizen must be a [[assidui\|''assiduus'' citizen]] to be considered for either grade and to hold any status.
−		+
−	~~The default gateway~~ to ~~the knighthood is to have a certain amount of [[census points]]~~ for ~~service in Nova Roma. Citizens who have '''at least 220 census points''' are enrolled automatically~~ and ~~permanently~~ to ~~the equestrian order, no further action is required.~~	+
−		+
−	~~Besides the default membership by census points, there are other '''three alternative ways to become an equestrian'''.~~	+
−		+
−	:There are two alternative ways '''by financial contribution''' which give only a one year membership, valid only for the year in which the financial contribution is made, and membership has to be renewed each year:	+
−		+
−	~~::'''1.''' You can pay the minimum amount set annually by the ''[[CFO\|curator aerarii]]'' for business contributions [[registered merchants of Nova Roma\|by~~ any ~~citizen operating a business within Nova Roma]], or legally utilizing any assets of Nova Roma. This business contribution gives only one year membership in the equestrian order, .~~	+
−		+
−	~~::'''2.''' You can donate the minimum amount set annually by the ''curator aerarii'' for donative contributions for equestrian order membership~~.	+

−	~~:And last, there is a way~~ to ~~become equestrian '''as an award given by~~ the ~~''censores'''''~~. ~~Each censor has the right to select~~ a ~~citizen~~ to ~~be awarded by~~ equestrian ~~status for outstanding service to Nova Roma~~. ~~A censor may~~ only ~~choose one citizen during his two year term as censor. Membership of the ''Ordo'' through this means does not result in advance for~~ the ~~citizen in the centuries~~ and ~~classes~~.	+	Equestrians are entitled to use the title "eques", or "eques Novus Romanus" (Nova Roman knight or equestrian), or more specifically "eques equo publico", "eques publicus" or "eques equo privato", "eques privatus". They receive distinguished seats and precedence at public events (not over a senator or magistrate). As their insignia, public equestrians are entitled to wear the tunica angusticlavia, the equestrian trabea, the equestrian (golden) ring and equestrian shoes. Private equestrians are entitled only to wear the tunica angusticlavia and the equestrian ring.

−	~~=== Run a Roman-themed business, offer Rome-related services~~, and ~~become an~~ equestrian ~~===~~	+	Direct descendants and wives or husbands of living knights of Nova Roma are entitled to wear the tunica angusticlavia, and they are considered to be subsidiary members of the ordo equester, although they are not considered knights/equestrians themselves. The legal definition of descendants is "equestri ordine nati" ("from the equestrian order by birth"), that of the wives or husbands is "equestri ordine matrimonio" ("from the equestrian order by marriage").

−	~~You can right now~~, at the ~~first day~~ of ~~your citizenship~~, ~~become an~~ equestrian ~~if you run a Roman-oriented business or you sell Rome-related products or services.~~ '''~~Read about [[registered merchants of Nova Roma\|how to become a registered merchant of Nova Roma]].~~'~~'' Not all registered merchants are automatically members of the equestrian order~~, ~~though, but only those~~ who ~~pay the required amount of business contribution set annually by~~ the ''~~curator aerarii~~''.	+	The censores may select, based on the merits of the individual, a first equestrian among the members of the equites equo publico who shall receive the title ''princeps iuventutis'', and who shall always be included among the ''equites publici supra classem''.

−	== ~~How~~ to ~~apply for membership~~ in the ~~equestrian order?==~~	+	===Equites equo publico===
		+	The ''equites equo publico'' or ''equites publici'', the public equestrians, are the full, premier equestrian members. This knighthood is an awarded title of distinction, granted by the censores. The censores may, at their discretion, award this distinction to those assiduus citizens whom they consider the best of Nova Roma, who, in the censores’ judgment, greatly excelled in their service to Nova Roma or in service to the study and revival of Romanitas in general.

−	~~If you have at least 220 census points, contact the~~ ''~~censores~~'' ~~and ask them to register you as an equestrian. If you don~~'~~t have 220~~ census points~~, contact~~ the ''~~censores~~'' and ~~ask them about~~ the ~~details~~ of the ~~financial contribution needed for yearly membership~~.	+	===Equites equo privato===
		+	The ''equites equo privato'' or ''equites privati'', the private equestrians, are [[assidui]] who gain this knighthood candidate status automatically once they obtain 400 census points. Citizens can reach the status of ''eques privatus'' by accumulating census points either for their service and merit, or by contributing financially to the treasury of Nova Roma according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]]. As this title is automatically granted, citizens cannot decline it. However, the actual use of the title in civic life is left up to the individual.

−	'''~~[http://www~~.~~novaroma~~.~~org/bin/contact CONTACT THE CENSORES]~~'''	+	====Tribuni aerarii equestres====
		+	A sub element of the private equestrian order are the members of the ''tribuni aerarii equestres''. These "treasury tribune equestrians" are only preliminary members of the private equestrian order, they are not knights, they are merely entitled to use some of the insignia of the knights. They are only considered “candidates” to the private knighthood. The status of ''tribunus aerarius equestris'' may be obtained automatically only by a donation according to the [[Rogatio Arria de censu civium aestimando\|lex Arria de censu civium aestimando]].

Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius: Added link to the list of equestrians page.

2020-12-31T08:29:59Z

Added link to the list of equestrians page.

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	== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==		== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==
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		+	====View the current [[List of equestrians\| list of Equestrians]].====

	There are various ways to become a member of the equestrian order of Nova Roma, a '''prerequisite to all gateways is to be an [[assidui\|''assiduus'' citizen]]'''.		There are various ways to become a member of the equestrian order of Nova Roma, a '''prerequisite to all gateways is to be an [[assidui\|''assiduus'' citizen]]'''.

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: merchants

2014-11-14T17:05:03Z

merchants

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	:And last, there is a way to become equestrian '''as an award given by the ''censores'''''. Each censor has the right to select a citizen to be awarded by equestrian status for outstanding service to Nova Roma. A censor may only choose one citizen during his two year term as censor. Membership of the ''Ordo'' through this means does not result in advance for the citizen in the centuries and classes.		:And last, there is a way to become equestrian '''as an award given by the ''censores'''''. Each censor has the right to select a citizen to be awarded by equestrian status for outstanding service to Nova Roma. A censor may only choose one citizen during his two year term as censor. Membership of the ''Ordo'' through this means does not result in advance for the citizen in the centuries and classes.
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		+	=== Run a Roman-themed business, offer Rome-related services, and become an equestrian ===
		+
		+	You can right now, at the first day of your citizenship, become an equestrian if you run a Roman-oriented business or you sell Rome-related products or services. '''Read about [[registered merchants of Nova Roma\|how to become a registered merchant of Nova Roma]].''' Not all registered merchants are automatically members of the equestrian order, though, but only those who pay the required amount of business contribution set annually by the ''curator aerarii''.

	== How to apply for membership in the equestrian order?==		== How to apply for membership in the equestrian order?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: langbar corr

2014-11-14T16:42:23Z

langbar corr

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−	<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|~~Ordo equester~~ (Nova Roma)}}	+	<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|Equestrian order (Nova Roma)}}
	{{Censores}}{{NR Society articles}}		{{Censores}}{{NR Society articles}}
	The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). In ancient Rome, the ''ordo equester'' was originally made up of those citizens who could afford their own horses and equipment, who would then make up the cavalry of the army. During the republic, the ''equites'' became the elite club of citizens. In Nova Roma, we have adopted the ordo equester to encourage contributions and activity in service of our community, and to reward those who sacrificed the most and worked the hardest way for our ''res publica''.		The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). In ancient Rome, the ''ordo equester'' was originally made up of those citizens who could afford their own horses and equipment, who would then make up the cavalry of the army. During the republic, the ''equites'' became the elite club of citizens. In Nova Roma, we have adopted the ordo equester to encourage contributions and activity in service of our community, and to reward those who sacrificed the most and worked the hardest way for our ''res publica''.

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 16:36, 14 November 2014

2014-11-14T16:36:00Z

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	<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|Ordo equester (Nova Roma)}}		<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|Ordo equester (Nova Roma)}}
	{{Censores}}{{NR Society articles}}		{{Censores}}{{NR Society articles}}
		+	The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). In ancient Rome, the ''ordo equester'' was originally made up of those citizens who could afford their own horses and equipment, who would then make up the cavalry of the army. During the republic, the ''equites'' became the elite club of citizens. In Nova Roma, we have adopted the ordo equester to encourage contributions and activity in service of our community, and to reward those who sacrificed the most and worked the hardest way for our ''res publica''.

−	The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.	+	According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.

	== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==		== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==

−	'''~~Only~~ [[assidui\|''assiduus'' ~~citizens~~]] ~~can be enrolled~~''' ~~permanently~~ to the ~~equestrian order~~ who have '''at least 220 [[census points]]'''.	+	There are various ways to become a member of the equestrian order of Nova Roma, a '''prerequisite to all gateways is to be an [[assidui\|''assiduus'' citizen]]'''.
		+
		+	The default gateway to the knighthood is to have a certain amount of [[census points]] for service in Nova Roma. Citizens who have '''at least 220 census points''' are enrolled automatically and permanently to the equestrian order, no further action is required.

	Besides the default membership by census points, there are other '''three alternative ways to become an equestrian'''.		Besides the default membership by census points, there are other '''three alternative ways to become an equestrian'''.

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 16:04, 14 November 2014

2014-11-14T16:04:35Z

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	<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|Ordo equester (Nova Roma)}}		<noinclude>[[Category:Equestrian order (Nova Roma)]]</noinclude>{{LanguageBar\|Ordo equester (Nova Roma)}}
−	{{~~CuruleAediles~~}}{{NR Society articles}}	+	{{Censores}}{{NR Society articles}}

	The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.		The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.

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The '''''ordo equester''''' (equestrian order or knightly order) of Nova Roma consist of the highest standing citizens who excel in their service to the republic, either by public service, or by financial contribution to the treasury. A knight (or equestrian) in Latin is called an "''eques''" (in plural: ''equites''). According to the moral laws of the ''[[mos maiorum]]'', only ''equites'' are allowed to wear [[tunica]] with the narrow purple stripes.

== Membership in the ''ordo equester'' ==

'''Only [[assidui|''assiduus'' citizens]] can be enrolled''' permanently to the equestrian order who have '''at least 220 [[census points]]'''.

Besides the default membership by census points, there are other '''three alternative ways to become an equestrian'''.

:There are two alternative ways '''by financial contribution''' which give only a one year membership, valid only for the year in which the financial contribution is made, and membership has to be renewed each year:

::'''1.''' You can pay the minimum amount set annually by the ''[[CFO|curator aerarii]]'' for business contributions [[registered merchants of Nova Roma|by any citizen operating a business within Nova Roma]], or legally utilizing any assets of Nova Roma. This business contribution gives only one year membership in the equestrian order, .

::'''2.''' You can donate the minimum amount set annually by the ''curator aerarii'' for donative contributions for equestrian order membership.

:And last, there is a way to become equestrian '''as an award given by the ''censores'''''. Each censor has the right to select a citizen to be awarded by equestrian status for outstanding service to Nova Roma. A censor may only choose one citizen during his two year term as censor. Membership of the ''Ordo'' through this means does not result in advance for the citizen in the centuries and classes.

== How to apply for membership in the equestrian order?==

If you have at least 220 census points, contact the ''censores'' and ask them to register you as an equestrian. If you don't have 220 census points, contact the ''censores'' and ask them about the details of the financial contribution needed for yearly membership.

'''[http://www.novaroma.org/bin/contact CONTACT THE CENSORES]'''