The Corp Ranking System uses ten ranks, each divided into ten levels of quality, to define the capacities of internal networked nanomachines known as 'bugs'.

When Jiannu created a ranking display for Lilijoy, she modeled it on this, where the supporting systems are given a level equivalent. For example, Lilijoy's Rank Four blood bugs have reached their maximum potential of level 2 (2/2), but her Rank Five skin bugs have reached an equivalent of Level 4 out of a maximum potential of level 10. (4/10)

The Ranking Commission of Clans determines the rating of any particular system or subsystem. It is a somewhat arbitrary process influenced by politics and opinion.

To purchase all ten Ranks can cumulatively cost as much as 30,545,000 credits for a top of the line system. To put this in perspective, the median annual income is around 1000 credits.

Rank One: Senses and System

Rank One contains the basic internal interface for the sensory replacement/augmentation system that allows Augsight and Virtual sensory experiences. Higher levels of Rank One include sensory enhancement, even extending into the optic nerve and retina.

A basic suite does sight and hearing overlay/replacement, limited touch simulation, and pain as well as reading motor impulses. Such minimal systems cost as little as 5000 credits.

More advanced systems may have one or more of the following abilities:

Sight: Augmented reality overlays, basic through active tactical enhancements), Spectrum enhancement (IR, UV), Visual augmentation (telescope, microscope, remote, peripheral focus)

Hearing: sensitivity, spectrum analysis, active or passive echolocation.

Smell and Taste: enhanced sensitivity and chemical analysis.

Touch: Sensitivity (braillle, air currents, pleasure)

Proprioception/balance: sensitivity, repeatability, spatial awareness/mapping mirroring, motor impulse monitor

Rank Two: Brain

Pain block (from general to specific), Control of internal senses such as hunger and thirst, ability to modulate primary neurochemicals responsible for mood (dopamine, serotionin, endorphins etc.) . (10,000 to 40,000 credits)

Rank Three: Reflexes

Reflex movements are connected to enhanced senses by hardwired circuits, along with some acceleration of the motor cortex. The Tao System (Stage One) enhances the brains myelin to allow significantly greater impulse speed along commonly used neural circuitry. (60,000 to 80,000 credits)

Rank Four: Blood: Enhanced oxygen retention/distribution (10 to 60 minutes breath holding), better lactic acid management, less anaerobic muscle use leads to much greater endurance (400 meter pace maintained indefinitely = 1h 45m marathon, control of blood flow/coagulation (2000/mo, 100,000-200,000 for permanent source)

Rank Five: Skin: Resistance to damage of various kinds, including heat,cold and chemical.

Rank Six: Bone:

Rank Seven: Vascular System

Rank 7.5: Heart

Rank Eight: Muscle

Rank Nine: Peripheral Nervous System

Rank Ten: Organs other than Heart and Brain

As the Tao System revealed more capacities not present in the traditional rank system, Lilijoy added new ranks.

Rank Eleven: Brain II: Neural structures greatly enhanced or replaced. Faster, smarter, much better at anticipation, multiple consecutive thoughts (split narrative mind).

Rank 12: Medical/Tissue:

Med bugs are available to all in theory, and range widely in efficacy, capabilities and expense. (5,000 to 300,000 or more credits) They can intervene in acute injuries and can also rejuvenate the body to some extent (scour arteries, eliminate pre-cancerous and senescent cells). Similar to Rank Four blood bugs, med bugs tend to have a short viability once they are released into the body.

Rank 13: External

Satellite systems designed to exist outside of the originating system's host.