Thane

A Thane is a title of nobility on some worlds. Its more famous use is by the New Sith Order, where Thanes were the highest rank of nobility in the Empire of Darth Malign. The Thanes ran the day-to-day operations of the Empire. They numbered three only, each granted control of their own respective House: House Exodus, House Cruoris, and House Amaranth. The Thanes sat on the Sith Ruling Council, the Council of Four.