I understand that this may cause some fuss, but we've gone ahead and changed the ranking system (hopefully for the LAST time).
None of the requirements have changed, per se.
The newest requirement is that ALL rank ups HAVE to be applied for on this forum in it's own separate thread with the application provided.
This is mostly for easing of duties on our Halcyon staff. It helps us keep up to date to who was ranked up, when, and why - as to ward off any confusion or mishaps (such as ranking twice in one day, etc).
The application thread is provided here:
Application For Ranking Up