"Page resisted the "degrees of Illuminism" as they were implemented. Never made it past Master of Tyre. He would sleep through the Hatha Yoga exercises in the morning, so it became impossible for him to advance. With Majestic 12, from what I can tell, he's replaced the degrees with a hierarchy of security clearances-same structure, only secular. He names the various clearances after angels, though. I find that ironic. A bright man. He understands the origins of loyalty. Advancement through the layers of secrecy provides incentives for recruits to perform well. Dont underestimate the allure of a well kept secret. Our organisation lasted from the early Crusades to the early 21st century, and our only secret was a technique of meditation, a way of imaging your body dissolving into light. "