Heroes do not come in a set shape nor size, and nor is every power created equally. Both heroes and their powers come in all shapes and sizes and are all unique in their own way. Even if two heroes have the same power, it is unlikely they use it the exact same way. As such, the government created a classification system to help determine which supers should be left alone and which should be monitored heavily or incarcerated.
[NOTE: This system is only based on IC things, so you deciding that you want to be the highest class hero, you have to do something to deserve that classification.]
[Upon character creation, you will receive TWO grades, one is a starting grade based on the quality of your application, your history and what rank you desire to start at. The second is based on your power, some powers are obviously stronger or have more opportunity for growth while others don't. This isn't to say you can't overcome this level, it is just there to show how high you can progress naturally without adding or obtaining anything extra IC.]
CLASSIFICATIONS
[Lowest to Highest]
Dregs: Lowest level, street level hero, (Batman, Punisher, Daredevil)
Gamma: Town level hero, slightly above peak human capabilities, (Captain America, Black Panther)
Beta: Small City level hero, Enhanced capabilities/powers, (Spider-man, Dupli-Kate, Red Rush)
Alpha: Full City level hero, Supernatural prowess, (The Flash, Atom Eve, Storm)
Omega: Country level hero, Enhanced Supernatural prowess, (The Immortal, Thor, Hulk)
X-class: Continental hero, Demi-god prowess, (Magneto, Omni-Man, Superman)
Cosmic:Global hero, Deity status. (Son Goku, Galactus, Thanos w/ stones)
One can evolve their power from one classification to another through the use of training with their powers and through use. One's powers will naturally progress over time, though training is generally the quickest way. The post count DOES need to be from IC posts, NOT OOC. And it resets with every class-up. Meaning one has to do 180 IC Posts to go from Dregs -> Cosmic Class.
Dregs -> Gamma: 30 posts
Gamma -> Beta: 30 posts
Beta-> Alpha: 30 posts
Alpha -> Omega: 30 posts
Omega -> X-class: 30 posts
X-class -> Cosmic: 30 posts