World Ranking System

A Universal Strength Rating System used to rate individuals based on their strength and overal danger to others.

Rank Scale
Each person is put into one of 11 power grades, designated with letters: F, E, D, C, B, A, AA, AAA, S, SS, SSS (from least powerful to most powerful). Like similar grading systems, the grade may have a plus or minus. Typically, anyone with any fighting potential is an F, soldiers are general E to D, with commanding officers D to C, while B is an impassable wall for many. Any individual possessing B- to SS+ are closely watched by A.N.T.I. when possible. SS+ is technically the highest rank a semi-mortal/mortal has ever achieved. SSS is a theoretical rank.
 * SSS: The absolute strongest individuals in history rank among these. Typically, strong Faceless One's were among this. Impossible to reach without some kind of very special anomaly (Arisa is able to achieve this because of her passive Limiter Release).
 * SS: Generally, very hard to reach without some kind of special Limiter Release etc.
 * S:
 * AAA: The top commanders of fleets often work towards this level as a matter of pride. Most Limiter Releases fall under this category.
 * AA:
 * A: Highest rank most mortals can hope to achieve.
 * B:
 * C:
 * D: Some individuals start teaching at this level and above.
 * E:
 * F: Lowest, but above a normal person. This is a little above a self-defense class.
 * 1) No-Rank: Given to those that assign ranks.

Additionally abilities are also ranked according to this scale. To simplify:
 * Estimation of the threat level posed by a particular combatant.
 * Estimation of the power (and other parameters) of spells and abilities.