Welcome to Clan Akiyama, Feudal Japan in Angaron, the Pittsburgh chapter of Dagorhir Battlegames. Clan Akiyama will be Angaron's dedicated guardians, ready to fight under any circumstances and conditions as ordered. As a learning experience, it's members have the opportunity to share knowledge about Feudal Japanese culture.
The daimyo is the mouthpiece of Angaron's officers to the clan. The daimyo is the unifying element of the clan and the liason to the Angaron leadership. The daimyo's word is to be obeyed absolutely on the field as it is considered to be directly from Angaron leadership. This is important in an environment where timing is important. All other non-combative matters are open for discussion.
There will be no formal ranks, but there will be positions of responsibility. Everyone stands equally. If someone takes up a position of responsibility (ie. someone wants to research and teach armoring or clothing making to the others of the clan), they are considered a teacher. Those who decide to follow will be students and will pay the appropriate honor for the opportunity to learn, but as we all have the opportunity to teach and learn, we are all equals. We are all students and teachers.
The vision for this is not just as a combat unit, but as a place to learn new skills and refine others.