Bleach Universe Ranks

Rukongai Citizen- This is the starting rank of anyone taking the shinigami route. You are a simple spirit that resides in the Rukongai districts of Soul Society. It is entirely up to you at this point where your journey will take you.

Academy Student- Individuals that have ambitions to become a shinigami will join the Shinoreijutsuin or Spiritual Arts Academy. The minimum requirement to enter is 5,000 Reiatsu so any spirits are eligible to join but must be willing to dedicate themselves to their studies to be worthy of becoming a shinigami.

Squad Member- These are the individuals who have passed successfully through the Shinoreijutsuin and have been inducted into the Gotei Thirteen as a shinigami. They will be assigned to a random squad and will start their existence out, typically, at the bottom of the ladder and work their way up. There are of course exceptions for those talented few that come out. One can graduate the academy at 15,000 Reiatsu.

Vice Captain- After climbing the ranks within a squad an individual can have the opportunity to be appointed as the Vice Captain of their division. They are the second highest ranked officer under only that of the Captain and are typically seen as a respected and powerful individual in the Gotei's hierarchy. It is required of all Vice Captain to possess their Shikai, or first release, and 35,000 Reiatsu to be considered for promotion.

Captain- The Division leaders and most prestigious shinigami in the Soul Society. They are the executive officers of their squads and answer only to the authority of the Captain Commander or Central Forty-Six. In addition to the authority they wield as the leader of their Division they are also the most powerful shinigami in existence and make up the majority of the Gotei's military power. A Captain is required to possess their Bankai release and have a minimum of 75,000 Reiatsu to be considered for promotion. One can become a Captain without acquiring and mastering Bankai if they defeat a current Captain in a duel witnessed by their Division.

Captain Commander- The undisputed leader of the Gotei Thirteen and typically the most powerful shinigami alive at the time. Their authority is absolute and decisions made by them can only be overturned by the Central Forty-Six. They oversee the affairs of the Gotei Thirteen as well as general dealings in the Soul Society and politics between the Noble Families at times. The Kidou Corps and Onmitsukidou Commanders have even been known to respond to the Captain Commanders summons out of respect for their power and authority. To be appointed Captain Commander one is required to have their Bankai and possess a minimum of 100,000 Reiatsu.

Hollow- This is where all spirits that have been seized by hate and anger; or just unfortunate enough to have been devoured by a hollow and turned into such a beast. They typically roam the World of the Living and devour spirits that have not passed on to feed the unquenchable hunger that is deep inside them. This is the launching point for all that wish to walk the Hollow/Arrancar path.

Gillian- The first of the Menos class hollows as well as the first evolution of Hollows. After devouring hundreds of thousands of souls a hollow will rapidly evolve and fight against the myriad of other personalities for control of their own body. If they can successfully fend off the others and maintain control of their bodies they will not become a mindless beast to wander the land for the rest of their days. Gillian evolution occurs at 15,000 Reiatsu.

Adjuchas- This is the second step of a hollows Menos evolution's. After graduating from devouring spirits to devouring other hollows a Gillian can eventually have the opportunity to become an Adjuchas if they become strong enough. They become smaller, more compact and animal-esk, and much more powerful. They can typically be seen leading units of Gillian's in the Forest of Menos or wandering the waistlands of Hueco Mundo is search of larger prey. Adjuchas evolution occurs at 30,000 Reiatsu.

Vasto Lorde- The third and final evolution in the Menos tree as well as the rarest. Very few hollows ever make it to the Vasto stage which is why their strength is such a fabled thing. They are incredibly compact and humanoid in shape compared to their hollow brethren with the only true features standing out being their hollow mask and still somewhat animalistic features. The pinnacle of hollow evolution, their power is rumored to be as great as a Captain of the Gotei Thirteen. Vasto Lorde evolution occurs at 60,000 Reiatsu.

Arrancar- This is the crossing of a hollows powers with that of a shinigami by removing ones mask. Attempting to do so is difficult and there is no guarantee that one will succeed; but the power gained from this transformation will set you above any normal hollow. Once one becomes an Arrancar they may enter Las Noches under the Lord's employ as a soldier of the army.

Fraccion- These are Arrancar that have been specifically chosen by an Espada to be in what is equivalently their squad or guard. They are direct subordinates of the Espada they have been chosen by. No true requirements for becoming a fraccion other then being chosen by an Espada to be their subordinate.

Prime Fraccion- The essential leader of the Fraccion in an Espada's guard being second in command next to the Espada they serve. They function as a sort of liaison between the Espada and Fraccion in the unit. One can become a Prime Fraccion at 30,000 Reiatsu and must be an Arrancar and appointed by their respective Espada.

Exequias- These are the equivalent of the special forces for Las Noches. They serve directly under the Lord of Hueco Mundo but have been known to take orders from the Espada on occasion as well. They are charged with internal policing of Las Noches and quickly dealing with outside threats or on the rare occasion, internal threats. Any Arrancar can become a member of the Exequias but must be appointed by the Commander.

Exequias Vice Commander- The second in command of the Exequias answering directly to the Commander. They are in charge of handling most day to day tasks and functioning as a middle man of the Commander and normal Exequias members. One must be appointed by the Exequias Commander or the Lord of Hueco Mundo if there is no current commander as well as possessing a minimum of 30,000 Reiatsu.

Exequias Commander- The leader of the Exequias squad and in charge of all internal affairs and handling direct outside threats to Las Noches. They give their orders down to the Vice Commander to be distributed to the standard members and answer directly to the Lord of Hueco Mundo. On the rare occasion they have taken orders from the Espada out of respect for their position. Must be appointed by Lord of Hueco Mundo and possess a minimum of 75,000 Reiatsu.

Espada- These are typically the strongest Arrancar in all of Hueco Mundo and command the respect of their peers and subordinates. They are numbered from 1 to 10 in terms of power with the Primera Espada being the most powerful of the group. The Espada are typically self assigned, asserting themselves purely off of their own strength but can also be appointed by the Lord of Hueco Mundo if they are not one and sufficiently strong enough to be considered. One can become an Espada starting at 50,000 and can challenge higher ranking Espada for their position. Those aspiring to the Primera, Segunda, and Tercera spots must possess a minimum of 75,000 Reiatsu.

Lord Of Hueco Mundo- Exactly as it sounds, this individual is the Lord of Hueco Mundo and leader of all the Arrancar. This position is occupied by the most powerful Arrancar in all the realms; They are the leader of their kind. Must be an Arrancar and requires 100,000 Reiatsu to become the Lord of Hueco Mundo.

Fullbringer- Humans that were born with hollow-esk powers that manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Many stay to themselves but there are also those who have gathered together to support one anothers and to keep the World of the Living safe from threats to their way of life. This is where everyone that chooses the Fullbringer path starts.

Associate- While there are many Fullbringers within the world only those that choose to join Xcution receive the starting position of Associate. Anyone may choose to join and there are no requirements to do so.

Manager- Those Fullbringers who have joined together within the organization known as Xcution will become Lieutenants as their first act of distinguishing themselves for their service and strength. They are the lowest ranking officer in the organization but stand above the masses that are within the lower echelons of the group. They answer directly to one of the Majors above them and are given higher profile assignments in accordance with their strength and prestige. One must have a minimum of 35,000 Reiatsu to become a Manager.

Executive- Those chosen Managers who prove themselves in the field and gain exceptional strength may have the honor of being promoted to the rank of Executive. These individuals are put in charge of what is essentially an entire unit with three Managers serving directly under them. They serve as a liaison between the President and the lower ranked individuals divvying out orders to the masses. One must have a minimum of 75,000 Reiatsu to become an Executive.

President- This is the leader of Xcution and the one that sets the directive of the Organization. They have typically been around the group for an extended period of time and have earned the respect and admiration of their subordinates. Their power is also extensive typcially being the strongest of the Fullbringers. The Executives report directly to the President and issue their orders out to the masses. One must have a minimum of 100,000 Reiatsu and Mastered Fullbring to become the President.

Guardian Of The Spiritual Realms- True to the name of the position, this individual is the guardian of all the spiritual dimensions. They are tasked with protecting the stability of the world and preventing any high class threats from destroying the balance of the universe, similar to when Yhwach slew the Spirit King. They have no true authority over any organization or the races but are simply just a guardian that keeps the peace so the balance of the worlds may be maintained. Must have a minimum of 150,000 Reiatsu, can be any of any races within the Bleach Universe.