Not to be confused with leader, an executive position in-system
| successor ( n.) | |
|---|---|
| Other forms | succeeding (v.,adj.), succession (n.) |
| Synonyms | heir, inheritor, leader |
| Applies to | headmates, system functions |
| Coiner | The Etheridge Collective |
A successor is a headmate that has been designated to become host after the current one. Depening on the orderly fashion (or lack thereof) of the transfer of responsibilities and power, this designation may occur before, during, or after a host transfer period has passed.
Such a transfer differs from a co-host or temp-host taking over for a limited time.
A successor may be chosen by one or multiple hosts who plan on stepping down soon, or they may be selected by the system itself if the current host is unable to (satisfactorily) fulfil their role.
Subtypes[edit | edit source]
- An heir is a successors who is meant to take on a spot in an in-system government.
- An inheritor is a successors who is meant to take on the responsibilities of running a system without a specific in-system government structure being present. Headmates may be more likely to inherit such a position based on their formation, such as a pseudo-originals, though this is not always the case.
- A leader is a successor who is meant to join an in-system government, like an heir, but declines the position of authority while retaining their responsibilities. They may even attempt to abolish the existing government structure, and may not use the power they gained from the host transfer except when necessary.
