Ranker

A Ranker (랭커, raengkeo) is a being who has reached the top of the Zahard Empire (currently 134th Floor) and has been given a Rank. This Rank should not to be confused with the Ranking and Grading that both Rankers and Regulars continuously receive.

From Hatsu against Quant Blitz in the Hide & Seek test:

"He was born as a human but he isn't human anymore. He is a different creature than all of the races in the tower. 'A Ranker' "

This Rank is issued by the Ranking Administration Office and it is calculated after investigating and combining statistics such as a person's power, recognition and influence. There are some who hold high rankings due to the influence they hold (e.g. Baek Ryun) and there are others who have weak combat strength but hold high Rankings due to some other reasons like "serving the Royalty (e.g. Evan Edrok)".

Rankers are sometimes Test Directors or Test Administrators of Floors. They are viewed as gods and have a much higher status than Regulars and are preferentially treated.

They may also use the Middle Area's staircases to either skip certain Floors or to travel between the Inner and Outer Towers. Though they are permitted many benefits (such as the right to freely travel among the Inner, Middle and Outer Towers), they are usually restricted from entering the Regulars' Districts.

High Ranker
If a Ranker's ranking is in the top 1% of total Rankers, he/she can become a High Ranker (하이 랭커, hai raengkeo). There are about 1000 High Rankers in total. High Rankers are often described as gods among gods. Only those of a level equal to a High Ranker can become a Ruler.

High Rankers earn the right to go up to the 135th Floor but the Guardian of this Floor is very hostile. Therefore not a single High Ranker has been known to have ascended to the 135th Floor.

Sobriquet
Sobriquet (이명, Eemyeong; "nickname" or "pseudonym") is a type of nickname issued by the Ranking Administration Office, usually in reference to the High Ranker's battle Position or other aspects. Only High Rankers are able to receive a sobriquet.

A sobriquet can also be turned down, as Baek Ryun and Koon Eduan refused their sobriquets. Also, a person might be presented with more than one sobriquet as with Koon Eduan.

Fishermen are usually given the names of Shinheuh. Guides are usually given the names of Boats. Wave Controllers are usually given the names of winds and waves.

A few examples of Sobriquets being named after something, other than a battle Position: Enryu's sobriquet is called "Red Tower" because whenever he passes by, the Shinsoo around him turns red for some unknown reason. Zahard is the first King in the Tower's history and, as such, his sobriquet is "King of the Tower".

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