At various points in the game there have existed three lieutenants in a guild. I think that guilds should have the option to purchase a third lieutenant slot for a large sum of money. This would not only be the first step to greater customization of guild ranks but this could also be a great credit sink that could lead to guilds finally spending their hard earned and long saved cash.

I'm thinking this could cost anywhere from 100mil-500mil and it would be a one time mission.

This could be expanded for custom positions in the guild, too. Purchase a certain number of new slots, give the slots names in an interface, and during the mission alter the /guild text to include name-of-rank in the vote option. In the same interface, set what the new slot outranks and is subordinate to (rank in the guild). Finally, add access to guild logs, bank, whatever.

Name: Senior Member
Rank: (custom set) Outranks: Member. Subordinate to: Council, Lieutenant, Commander.
Deposit: Yes
Withdraw: Yes Amount: 100000
View Bank Log: Yes
View Activity Log: No
Whatever else: Yes or No

+1 in any case. A single new LT could be a great first step.

It's a good idea, but as far as I am aware, missions do not currently track what guild you are in. So sure, only the commander can take the mission, but the commander position can change hands, what happens then?

Thats a good point yoda. Perhaps this would have to be a new type of "guild mission" or something. It would definitely have to operate a bit differently than regular missions.

I like the way your thinking tarenty, a more customizable guild ranking system would definitely be a plus.