His goal was nothing short of revolutionary: to overthrow existing government and religious institutions, replacing them with a meritocratic rule by a secretive committee dedicated to promoting morality and virtue. The organization was hierarchical, with members progressing through three main classes. These included grades such as "novice," "minerval," "lesser illuminati," "priest," "regent," "magus," and finally, the highest grade, the This ultimate rank would have represented the core leadership at the very "top" of the Illuminati's ambitious vision.

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