The term for those accompanying a person of rank is often referred to as their "entourage." This group typically consists of advisors, aides, family members, or attendants who provide support and assistance. In formal contexts, they may also include security personnel and members of the nobility or court. Their role is to enhance the status and effectiveness of the individual they accompany.
Prepare the victim by postioning him for a multi-person carry
Whoever is above in rank of that person.
protected; gaurded; defended.
The "skipper" is the person in command of a vessel. It does not correspond to a specific rank.
accompanying
A "mandarin".
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a person who has a high birth of rank.
Status
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The rank of king is the ruling position in a monarchy. The king is the most powerful person in the kingdom and the rank is typically given to blood relatives in the royal family.
Elitist