A System Lord is a Goa'uld that has accumulated so much power and glory that they have Ascended, and earnt their rank. Basically a Boss Symbiote, there is no snappier dresser or Drama Queen bigger then a System Lord. Unlike the goa'uld which have a 25% bonus to their income, the System Lords enjoy a bonus in all areas, depending on how many times the player has ascended - 5% bonus to income, covert, offense, and defense for each ascension.