Arcona News
- Posted By: Wuntila Zratian Entar Arconae at 5:21 pm GMT on 07.27.2011
YCHT Serenity
Lower Stratosphere
Selen, Dajorra System, Unknown Regions
1046 Hours
Zandro Erinos ran a quick check to make sure his weapons were still where he had placed them. His most recent capture had made him more paranoid than ever before. The rescue had been an hour before. The sedatives they had been pumping into his veins had been purged from his system almost immediately after the machine was unplugged. Lethargy and recuperation had set in, but this was not the time. He had a Clan to run. He impatiently tapped a button that alerted the pilots that he wanted to speak with them. Mere seconds later, a small hologram appeared. "Sir?"Â
Zandro withheld the glare that he was tempted to direct at the pilot. "How much longer until we arrive?"
The pilot gulped, "We're approaching the Citadel as we speak, sir. ETA is four minutes."
"Good. Let me know when we are landing."
"Yes, Your Excellence."Â The hologram blinked out as soon as the pilot finished his salute.
~()~
Arcona Citadel
Hangar Bay
1050 Hours
Wuntila stood silently as he watched the Starwind-Class Pleasure Yacht land within the small hangar bay in the Citadel. Most flights were destined for the Giletta Spaceport, on this occasion though, Wuntila felt it necessary to prepare the small landing pad within the Arconan domain. The Proconsul watched on as the air pressure released and the ramp began to descend. The Prelate tightened the black bantha hide gloves of his formal attire as the bottom of the Consul's robe appeared at the top of the ramp. He idly noticed the man's dark eyes rapidly taking in his surroundings as he walked down the ramp towards the Prelate.
"Well, I can see the place hasn't burnt down yet, Taldryan obviously hasn't taken over. What did I miss?"Â Zandro asked Wuntila with a smirk.
Wuntila glared in response, "I can see that you've endured your captivity with your usual grace, my friend." He ignored Zandro's tired, bloodshot eyes and proceeded to update him on what had happened in his absence as they walked side-by-side towards the Citadel's Ceremonial Hall. "Well, the entire Clan has been on high alert. They've been deftly searching for you. Those who are unfortunate enough to have delayed communication relays still are."
The conversation continued in this vain for a while before Wuntila mentioned that Dralin Fortea had stepped down from his position as Aedile of House Qel-Droma. Zandro's loud 'WHAT?' turned a few heads and caused Wuntila to quickly suppress an amused smile. He was explaining the circumstances minutes before they arrived at the Ceremonial Hall. Most of the members were talking loudly when the duo entered. Rollmaster Timeros Arconae quickly called for silence upon noticing the two leaders enter the room. Silence fell almost at once.
Wuntila approached the podium with a hooded Zandro two-steps behind him. "Brethren. I would first like to personally thank you all for your support and participation while our Consul was held captive. I am stepping down from my role as Acting Consul in light of his return. May I present His Excellence, Consul Zandro Savric Erinos!"Â Wuntila stepped away from the podium and gestured for Zandro to take the stand while the watching Clan members looked on with glazed, vacant stares - testament to the unrelenting, month-long search.
Zandro approached the podium and held up his hand for silence. "Thank you for the warm reception. As our dear Proconsul has stated: Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in my absence. I would also like to offer appreciations to those who rescued me from those foul abominations." He gave nods to those whom he remembered as being a part of his rescue before he continued. "I have heard that Dralin Fortea has stepped down as Aedile of House Qel-Droma. Quaestor Del'Abbot as well as Wuntila and I are awaiting applications for a replacement. I would like to thank Prelate Fortea for his outstanding service during his tenure as Aedile. Thank you, Prelate Fortea. On another note, I have heard rumor that certain members of the Brotherhood are voicing doubts in our Clan. It seems we have to prove, yet again, why we are the best in the Brotherhood. So, I bid you all to prepare yourselves to the best of your abilities. We will conquer. We will show these people what it means to be an Arconan. And why we all call Arcona Invicta!Â
Report
Hello again and welcome to another exciting Proconsul Report! Don't worry, I'll be about as underwhelmed as you will, but it is another task we have to fulfil as your upper summit. A quick thanks to our very own Celevon Edraven for writing the introductory fiction for this report. Very well done. We have a lot to cover due to the large space of time that has passed since the last report.
On that note, I would like to send my apologies to you all for the lateness of this report. As most of you were aware, I managed to spill pepsi over my laptop and destroy the keyboard, leaving me with simple emailing functions on my iPhone. During the time my laptop was being fixed, I also managed to lose my iPhone, thus I was completely out for a week or so.
Nevertheless, I'm back to full working capacity now, so if you need anything at all, don't be afraid to throw me an email at: Wuntila@gmail.com or catch me on IRC.
Before we start, I thought I'd throw something I found amusing out to the clan:
And oh how very true it is!
Anyway, let us get down to business.
Contents
- Announcements
- Commendations
- Competitions
- Last thoughts
Announcements
Firstly, I'd like to notify you all of the resignation of our very own Dralin Fortea from the position of Aedile of House Qel-Droma. I'd like you all to join me in saying thanks for his superb work under Wally. We all know the amount of dedication they both put in to try to sculpt a fresh, new Qel-Droma and they have succeeded. Thank you Dralin, you will be sorely missed. On that note, however, we are currently accepting applications for the position. You will find the application details currently on the main page, but I'll outline them here too:
Aedile duties will include:
- Membership management
- Regular reports
- A working relationship with the Clan Summit
- A strong rapport and working relationship with the House Members
- Organising and implementing changes and updates in House Qel-Droma general/fictional development.
- General AWOL Checks
- Aiding the Quaestor in general house management, including projects and miscellaneous tasks
- Sitting on the Clan summit as a key individual in Clan progression.
- Punctual representation
- Assertive Behaviour
- A basic understanding of Arcona and its general politics.
What we expect to see in your application:
- A minimum rank of JH or above
- 72 hour maximum e-mail turnaround, with a preference of 24 hours or less.
- A detailed 30/60/90 Plan for what you intend to do during your tenure as HQD AED.
- Your personal achievements (including any medals you deem worthy enough to include) and abilities.
- Your leadership track record (if applicable).
- What you can bring to the table in Clan Arcona.
- How you believe you can fulfill all of the criteria listed above.
- IRC presence is imperative.
On a side note, we would also like to you include a short paragraph at the end of your application detailing what you think Arcona stands for; this will be a good gauge for us in understanding your devotion and activity within the DB.
Applications will close on Wednesday 3rd August. Be sure to e-mail Marick Del''Abbot with your application, CC'ing the Consul Zandro and Myself.
Secondly, I'd like to announce that Celahir, our favourite Galereian Quaestor, is back from his stint away. Although he will be in and out of 'DB consciousness' for the moment due to yet another house move. Either way, Talos is around to care of you guys. If you need anything, send an email to Celahir and Talos and they'll both be able to help you.
Thirdly, Operation Ad Infinitum has ground to a halt. We have completely finished and I would redirect you to the email sent out last night detailing what has to be done for the entries in both the ACC and ACB competitions. Read up and get those lists to us; we can't grade if we don't know what you've done!
Fourthly, the announcement for SW: The Old Republic has gone live!. Preorder is now available. Follow THIS LINK for further information. I know Fremoc and Wally have already spent a stupid amount of money pre-ordering the collector's edition. (on that note, let me know if you have a temporary lapse in brain function and do the same within your HQD AED applications so we can fully assess your mental history). Its an exciting time, the expansion of the Dark Brotherhood and a new and invigorating platform that we can use and recruit from. As such, I'd like to urge you to at least take a look.
Fifthly, a little bit of expanded DB news. House Odan-Urr have lost Ji as their Quaestor. They're now taking applications. I would say this is a perfect opportunity to develop as a leader in the DB, but as HQD Aedile is open, scrap that. You'll learn a lot more from the beautiful Wally.
Finally, I'll say that the Great Jedi War is looming. Keep up the good work, as was shown in Ad Infinitum. I’ll reiterate what I said in last night's email: “It was a great turnout and the Operation itself acted as a practice run for a number of new and exciting competition bases and also as a precursor to the up-and-coming Great Jedi War, in which many of the formats used in Ad Infinitum will be utilised.â€Â
Well done.
Last but not least, remember, the AWOL check is currently running, make sure you send your responses to the chain created by the MAA himself!
Commendations
Now my favourite bit, mentioning those who have been awarded for the work they've put into Arcona. I'd like to congratulate those who have been involved in this process throughout the last month and we have some very prestigious awards that have gone to members of our very own Clan. Well done to all of you, you're an asset to Arcona and you really do set the bar for the other members to follow. I apologise in advance if your name is not mentioned, I'm just doing merit medals and above due to the considerably high turnout over the past month. Again, I am sorry but believe me, your work hasn't gone unnoticed. Every medal means a lot to Arcona, and the sheer magnitude that run through my email inbox daily is a testament to the Clan's proficiency.
- Sashar Erinos Arconae: Grand Cross of the Dark Side
- Ryan Neale: Dark Cross
- VanWyck: Promoted to DJK! (well done!)
- Celevon Edraven: Dark Cross
- Xathia:Grand Cross of the Dark Side
- Kratus:Grand Cross of the Dark Side
- Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae: Ruby Sceptre (I know this has been publicised, but I thought I'd show our appreciations again, well done Timmy)
- Wuntila (Myself): Sapphire Blade<3
Competitions
Arcona Competitions
[Flash Games Bonanza!] Robot Unicorn Attack | [Flash Games Bonanza!] Yeti Sports | The Return of Zandro: Comic Strip
[Fist] Gaming Competitions
JO Mosh Pit | Killzone 3 | http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5755â€Â>Beat Up the Fist's Magistrate: Dante | Special Gaming Event: Gears of War | Soul Calibur 4 Weekend
Voice/DGM Competitions
[Voice] Choose your own Adventure | [DGM] Report Lyrics
Miscellaneous Competitions
Men of the Brotherhood Calendar | Women of the Brotherhood Calendar | Find my Lyric!
Last Thoughts/TL;DR
All I can really say is keep up the good work. You've all been all been doing well and I'm proud to see what was a downgraded house grow into such a solid Clan. You've all been amazing and the participation within Operation Ad Inifinitum really showed it. I will say, there will be no more Operations between now and the Great Jedi War. We will, however, be releasing some competitions that are focused around developing people's skills in the areas anticipated to arise within the GJW. Saying that, though, you’re the ones who make the Clan and without you guys, there would be no Arcona. So on that, thank you.
Here's the TL;DR
TL;DR
- AED Apps open - Apply
- Celahir back from his stint of moving
- Operation Ad Inifinitum Over
- Congratulations to those who have received rewards over the past month, really well done
- Loads of competitions to keep you entertained
- TOR on Pre-Order!
- AWOL Checks
- Odan-Urr need a new Aedile
- GJW Looming
In Darkness,
Wuntila Zratian Entar,
Proconsul of Clan Arcona - Posted By: Nadrin Erinos Arconae at 4:30 pm GMT on 05.10.2011*Pretty Graphic Here*
Arcona Consul Report #1
-----*Introduction*-----
How the times change. Since my last report, we've witnessed a bit of a reshuffle in our ranks due to the regaining of our status as a Clan of the Brotherhood. I've said it before but I'll say it once again, excellent work every one of you. You should all be proud, but remember that we aren't finished impressing people yet. This report is therefore my 1st as Consul and also the 150th Arcona Consul report, which is a fun little fact that has absolutely no relevance. Ho hum, let's move on.
The Independence Games have finished and Arcona had good participation as well as a handful of people in the top 15. Congratulations to Wuntila, Legorii and Solus with particular congratulations in order for Ronovi who ended up winning the whole thing. Good work all of you, you done us proud.
We've got a couple of plans in place for future competitions with our glamorous friends over in Tarentum. Plans are still being drawn up and particulars ironed out, but I just thought I'd let you know that the next big thing coming our way will not be an Arcona-only venture.
Also, I like how the idea of Operations seems to be spreading. You saw it here first kids.
-----*News*-----
-WE GOT CLAN.
-IGs over and you done good. Pat yourselves on the back but don't get too cocky, the work ain't over people.
-Comps coming up with Tarentum, should be good.
-Grats to all the new summiters who have been brought in due to the above-mentioned note of us getting Clan back (just in case you missed it). Leading Qel-Droma will be Marick and Dralin while Celahir and Talos are in control of Galeres. Grats all, you'll do us proud I'm sure.
-GM is on LoA, as is Kir, so now is the perfect time for our coup. Stay tuned.
-Be sure to check the DB main site on a regular basis, it has a lot of things there so make sure you don't miss anything.
-----*Medals & Promos*-----
-Ronovi got a Grand Cross of the Dark Side and a handful of Seals and sexy first level crescents for her escapades in the IGs, brilliant work!
-Wuntila and Solus both got ACs and some seals for IG work, good job guys!
-Legorii got an SC for doing pretty much everything in the IGs. Oh and he got some seals and stuff too. *shakes fist*
-Tirano got a DC for his IG activity, nice job and welcome back!
-Dralin got promoted to OP for his excellent work over the past few months, nice one!
-Umbradens and Toxxxic got promoted to Novice, good work kids!
-Well done to everyone who earned CFs, CIs, PoBs and Crescents in the past month or so, you've flooded my inbox with your accomplishments admirably, so keep up the good work!
-----*Ins and Outs*-----
-Welcome to Akhera Nol, Giovanni Palermo, Ronovi Tavisaen, Driftan Housan, Solus Gar, Umbradens, Toxxxic, Mr. Cavity, Carissa, Raiskus, Eery and Hax Vseen, good to have you all with us!
-----*Competitions*-----
*Arcona Comps*
Being worked on, watch this space and see the QUA/AED reports for more specific information on House specific comps
*DB-Wide Comps*
- Dark Brotherhood Sig Banners: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5626
- [DGM] Report Lyrics: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5570
- [FIST] Soul Calibur 4 Weekend : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5603
- [FIST] Alien versus Predator: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5635
- [FIST] Land Warfare: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5636
- [FIST] Special Gaming Event: Allegiance: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5637
- [FIST] JA Mosh Pit: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5638
- Beat up the Fist's Praetor: Araxis: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5639
- Rise of Evil: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5640
- Force Recon: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5641
- Operation: Hardware – Blasters: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5645
-----*Final Thoughts*-----
Well, it's a good time to be an Arconan. We've got our Clan status back, we've done well in the IGs and with a War getting closer and closer, things are looking good. However, we have to remember that we can't afford to rest on our laurels or get into squabbels over which is the best House. At the end of the day, we are all Arconan first and foremost, and that must be remember. We can't afford to get complacent now and we have to stay united, but I know that with you guys around, Arcona can't help but get stronger.
Arcona Invicta!
Toodles,
Zandro Savric Erinos Arconae
Arcona CON
[medals]
[degrees] - Posted By: Celahir Erinos at 10:19 pm GMT on 04.23.2011
Arconans!
I'd like to start of by apologizing for the delay in getting this report out.
That said, I, like everybody else is, am extremly happy and proud to be able to call us a Clan again (officially).
This would've never have happened without the amazing work every single one of you has been doing, and hopefully keeps doing.
I'm honoured to have been chosen as Quaestor of House Galeres, and I'd like to congratulate the rest of the summit with their positions and thank them for all theyve done for the Clan already and will continue doing. With all of that said, lets get this going.
Introductions
Celahir sings: If you don't know me by now....
Im assuming most of you know who I am, but Ill introduce myself anyway. In character Im Celahir Erinos, whenever I'm not in character, I prefer being called Irfan, which is my real life first name. Im currently 19 years old and will be reaching the legendary old age of 20 coming june.
I'm currently studying for something that best translates to digital private detective, it's a very fun and enjoyable course, but that's all I can say or else I'd have to kill you.
For anyone who'd like to know more about me, has any other questions or just wants a chat, I'm mostly available on IRC with the nickname Celahir, if it's anything important, shoot me an email and I'll generally get back to you within an hour, unless I'm asleep that is.
House/Clan Stuffs
One of the most important things I'd like to put out here is that while we're a Clan now, and it's back to the old Galeres/Qel-Droma set-up, I and as far as I know the entire summit, are wanting to keep this unity that being a house brought us. Of course the general banter and jokes can be made, but I feel it's important to realise we're a Clan, one Clan, not two houses, who are rivals, rather two houses that work together making this Clan as great as it is.
Galeres Aedile
As most of you know, I'm currently without an aedile, while this is no direct problem, it's always nice to have a slave to order around. Kidding aside, applications for Galeres Aedile are open DB-Wide and for any who feel they've got what it takes, do not hesitate to write up an application and send it to Muz,Wuntila,Zandro and myself.(muz.ashen@gmail.com, Wuntila@gmail.com Zandroerinos@gmail.com and C3l4h1r@gmail.com) Here are the requirements for it:
- A minimum rank of JH or above
- 72 hour maximum e-mail turnaround, with a preference of 24 hours or less.
- A detailed 30/60/90 Plan for what you intend to do during your tenure as Galeres AED.
- Your personal achievements (including any medals you deem worthy enough to include) and abilities.
- Your leadership track record (if applicable).
- What you can bring to the table in Clan Arcona.
- How you believe you can fulfill all of the criteria listed above.
- IRC presence is imperative.
Independence Games
Yes, it's that time again, the Independence Games have been up and running for a while, namely week 1 has already passed. I'd advice any and all of you to participate in whichever competition you can and want, it's an amazing opportunity to get yourself some nice and shiny medals, and next to that, it's a great chance to get some practice for that big Great Jedi War that's nearing quickly.
All competitions that are available to you can be found on the IG website, as well as results once they get posted.
House/Clan/DB Comps
While I guess most of you will be concentrating on the IG's there are some DB-Wide competitions you might want to do:
Puzzle Comps
With the IG's running we're currently holding back Clan and House comps, but don't be afraid I'll be making sure there'll be more than enough competitions that'll be worth your time. I'm proud to announce that with help of no less than our own Orv, Arcona is now able to host their own puzzle competitions on our own website. I'm still figuring some tiny bits and bops out, but I promise it'll be great.
Rewards
It's always a pleasure to see our members being rewarded with hard earned medals and promotions, here follows what you guys have been up to since reclanning:
- Xar'Khan - 6 Clusters of Fire
- Cethgus Entar - 103 Clusters of Fire, 1 Pendant of Blood and 1 Crescent with Diamond Star
- Saarin Vahn - 4 Clusters of Fire
- Inarya - 15 Clusters of Fire
- Tirano Yamayura - 40 Clusters of Fire
- Celahir Erinos - 1 Dark Cross
That's it from me for now, as said before you can find me on IRC or reach me via email at c3l4h1r@gmail.com, keep kicking as Arconans!
Arcona Invicta!
- Posted By: Wuntila Zratian Entar Arconae at 10:18 am GMT on 03.21.2011
Zandro sat atop the Serpentine Throne adorned in his combat attire. His hair flowed like a river down his side and the claret half cape he so stylishly sported hung loosely down his left side. Flanking him was the ominous and imposing physique of Wuntila, his Aedile and second in command. The two men were veiled in a sheath of flickering light as ornate braziers and thick candles illuminated the room in animated vermillion. It was an intimidating sight, but their guest seemed to elude these thoughts; Bloodfyre marched through the decadent halls of the Citadel and burst into the hall, his black robe fluttering behind him. Sashar and Timeros flanked Bloodfyre's left and right respectively, a visage of power heightened by each individuals esteem in their particular Houses.
"Try not to be too abrasive." Zandro said to Wuntila, his eyes continually focused on the indomitable stride of Bloodfyre.
"As you wish." Wuntila replied; he had already begun.
Bloodfyre came to a halt five feet away from the base of the steps leading up to the decorated throne, and its equally decorated occupant. His eyes bored into Zandro's as he stood silently before the two men.
"So, Master Bloodfyre. I believe we have business to attend to..."
Report
Hello and welcome to the fourth House Arcona Aedile report. We have had a lot of activity these passing weeks and it is always necessary to acknowledge such greatness, but first, a little bit of news from the Summit chamber itself:
This is a picture commissioned by the summit, of the summit (minus Lenzar). We hope you enjoy it, I just thought it necessary to share the beauty of this fine piece of artwork, completed by Jedi-Art-Trick. A very familiar DB customer and a fantastic artist. From all of the summit. Thank you.
On a lighter note, developing on what Zandro said earlier on in his report, we are currently in a transition. Tarentum have been an ally for some time; however, during recent events the ties have been somewhat cut. We intend to re-establish those ties and really connect with the House that has remained at the fore of Arconan politics for a while. This does not just stretch to the realms of Tarentum though. We have some established plans in the future to move away from the previously insular foundation of Arcona and spread as a wider and accepted House. We're bastions of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood community, emissaries of our success and we need to make sure that the entire community develops. It is for this reason that I urge all of you to try and maintain face and really represent Arcona as you would normally. You're all part of a wider system of activity and success and this is reflected in our development and consideration for reclanning (as mentioned in my previous report).
I'll reiterate what I do in most reports and that is, if you feel that the Summit needs to take anything into consideration, please don't hesitate to message us. As the Mandate of Values outlines, we're here as servants to you, and that will not change any time soon, so please use this as an opportunity to get your voice heard and really put your two cents into Arcona's leadership.
Without further adieu:
Contents
- Announcements
- Commendations
- Competitions
- Last thoughts
Announcements
Operation Resistance. 'nuff said. You all know what it is, please, use this as a chance to bring yourself into Arconan history. Both stages of the Operation will be written up and made into Arconan canon, much like Operation haystack is at present. All winning members will be integral in the storyline and will be mentioned in full on the Arcona Wikipedia page. Here's the plot synopsis:
The Death Walkers have returned to the Dajorra System. This cult of flesh-eating hunters prey on Force Users and this latest attack is no different. They have invaded the Arcona Citadel and the surrounding Estle City, led by their leader (The One Who Is The One), this groups will stop at nothing to take Selen and to destroy those who prevented it last time.
Death Walkers Wikipedia Page
Halc is now the DGM. Major props to him for his ascension to the Chair. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say congratulations on your success and we wish you the best for the future.
On that note, the VOICE is open to applications. If you feel you're up to it, guys, by all means throw in an application. You can't get the spot if you don't apply for it and we have some very talented Arconans in our midst.
There were also some great responses in Operation Haystack; grats to all those who managed to place and even more kudos to those who managed to acquire the top spot!
Commendations
Here is the part of the report where people get kudos for their astounding work.
An astounding amount of activity has gone on since my last report, and Its hard to think of the length of the list and the time it would take to construct said list if I were to put it all into this report. Ergo, below you will find recent merit medals, and promotions. Congratulations to those who are listed below. You are an asset to our House and I hope that your activity can inspire those who are yet to reach this list to do so with integrity and haste:
- Sashar Erinos Arconae: 2 Writer/ Teamwork awards (wiki)
- Cethgus Entar: An abundance of Clusters of Fire and Pendants of blood. (If you ask him I'm sure he'll tell you exactly how many he has and talk at you about it for hours.)
- Inarya: Much the same as Cethgus, she's doing well in the gaming aspect of the DB
Congratulations Inarya. - Talos Omerta: x2 Writer/teamwork awards (wiki)
- Celahir: Steel Cross
- Excrucio: Has left us for Revan. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Epic Kudos to you guys. You make Arcona what it is. Keep up the good work.
Competitions
There's plenty to involve yourselves in now.
All right, without further adieu I will introduce the Operation Resistance competitions. As mentioned previously, congratulations to all those who really performed in Operation Haystack, let's hope that the turnout for Operation resistance is as good, if not better.
We have had not entries as of yet, please show me that you've been working on your entries by the end of the Operation's first phase.
Operation Resistance
Arcona Contract Bureau | Battleplan | Build the Citadel in Minecraft | Fiction #1 | Graphics #1
[Fist] Gaming Competitions
JA Battles | Killzone 3 | Special: Soul Calibur 4 | Team EAW
Voice/DGM Competitions
Load the Can(n)ons #7 | New Beginnings | Victory | What goes around... | Report Lyrics | Tempest Omega
Miscellaneous Competitions
[HRLD] Dark Assassin | Communication Breakdown Run-On
You're missing out on some easy shinies with the competitions - get those entries in!
Last Thoughts
Keep doing what you're doing guys. You're stellar.
Enjoy,
OP Wuntila Zratian Entar (Obelisk)/AED/Arcona [ACC: CL:1]
GC / DC-SP / GN / Cr-1R-1A-7S-4E-5T-1Q / CF / SI / LS-BL / S:-2Do-2Dk-3De
{SA: DMW - DMP - DSWP} - Posted By: Nadrin Erinos Arconae at 12:42 am GMT on 03.09.2011*Pretty Graphic Here*
Arcona Quaestor Report #4
-----*Fictional Bit*-----
Zandro looked in the mirror and tried to remember how he had looked before he had taken his first step down to road of the Dark Jedi. He had possessed both eyes back then, and the scar that ran across his face hadn't been there. He had been younger, looked younger, and had been a lot more nave. However, now was not the time for him to bemoan the death of his old self, but to accept the duties that he now had to fulfil.
The sound of footsteps behind him served as a perfect distraction from his little jaunt down memory lane and the Battlelord turned to see his Aedile stood by the door tapping an imaginary watch on his wrist. The message was clear enough; show time.
He's here then?
Landed five minutes ago, should be in the throne room within the next minute or two. Timeros and Sashar are bringing him there directly.
Zandro smirked at the idea of his guest from Tarentum being flanked by two of Arcona's best known members. Shaking his head at the image, Zandro turned fully and walked towards the door of his office and in the direction of the throne room. Passing his larger-than-average 2IC, the Sith turned back to the taller humanoid and arched his eyebrow.
Coming?
Wuntila grinned, a toothy smile that might have been intimidating with even a slight shift.
Wouldn't miss it.
-----*Introduction*-----
Well, hopefully that little fictional interlude above didn't put you to sleep. No? Good. Let's get on with the report proper.
First and foremost, I'd like to just thank you all for the activity that was displayed during the recently ended Operation Haystack. It was an interesting concept and the Summit and myself are all extremely pleased with the amount of participation that we saw. I'll list all of the results lower down in the report, but I just wanted you all to know that you really did well. A lot of very good entries made grading fun and I just wanted to thank you for that.
Related to the first point about Operation Haystack, we will be looking to get another Operation off the ground soon which you can all sink your teeth into. While the last one was rubbish and run by myself, the next one will be co-ordinated by my glamorous Aedile Wuntila, and is bound to be miles better than mine, because he just loves showing me up. Look out for that one people, it's gonna be good.
Finally, I'll just give a bit more expansion on the little story type thing I wrote at the start of the report. As you may have read in Bloodfyre's recent QUA report for Tar, we're going to be looking at working on the relationship between the two houses in the future which will see some more mixed events between us. Look out for more on that when it happens, but that should hopefully put my little opening in a bit more context for you all.
-----*News*-----
-Arcona is growing nicely, sitting pretty at 53 members now. Go team!
-Archer had to step down due to real life matters, we wish him all the best and hope he stays around to have fun with us. In his has place is the newly appointed Andrelious J. Inahj who takes over as BTL of the Legion with immediate effect. Congratulations!
-Operation Haystack is finished, new Operation on the way soon.
-Halc got DGM, grats and such.
-The Runon with Tarentum is still going on, you haven't got involved yet there is still time, be sure to check it out here: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6219 and the discussion page is here: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6220
-Be sure to check the DB main site on a regular basis, it has a lot of things there so make sure you don't miss anything.
-----*Medals & Promos*-----
-I got an SC for some reason.
-Amber Amnell was promoted to PRT!
-Celevon Edraven was promoted to JH!
-Kalon was promoted to PRT!
-Saarin Vahn was promoted to PRT!
-Reefer Santore was promoted to NOV!
-Apophis Undomiel was promoted to ACO!
-Well done to our excellent Journeymen on their promotions, as well as the rest of you who earned Cfs, PoBs and Crescents in the past month or so, you've flooded my inbox with your accomplishments admirably, so keep up the good work!
-----*Ins and Outs*-----
-Welcome to Kalon, Aionos, Reefer Santore and drklrd45, good to have you all with us!
-----*Competitions*-----
*Arcona Comps*
Operation #2 will be opening in the next few days hopefully, so stay tuned for that here.
*DB-Wide Comps*
- Beat up the Fist's Praetor: Cethgus: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5531
- 2v1 ACC Competition: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5450
- [VOICE] What Goes Around... : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5548
- [VOICE] Victory : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5549
- [VOICE] New Beginnings : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5550
- [VOICE] Load the Can(n)ons #7 : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5547
- [FIST] Team EaW : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5530
- [FIST]StarCraft 2: http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5460
- [FIST] Special Gaming Event: Soul Calibur 4 : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5528
- [FIST] Killzone 3 : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5532
- [FIST] JA Battles : http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/competition.php?id=5529
-----*Haystack Results*-----
I'll list all of the top 3 for each of the three events in Haystack's second Phase. Expect to see the wiki article written up and added soon enough. Without further adieu, your winners:
Fiction #2:
1st Andrelious J. Inahj
2nd Celevon Edraven
3rd Archer Merchant
Graphics #2:
1st Amber Amnell
2nd Wuntila Zratian Entar
3rd Marick Del'Abbot
ACB:
1st Sashar Erinos Arconae
2nd tied Dralin Fortea
2nd tied Celahir Erinos
2nd tied Talos Erinos
3rd tied - Amber Amnel
3rd tied Sayar
Well done to the winners as well as all the others who participated but didn't manage to clinch a top-3 spot. Judging was a complete pain, which is a testament to all of your skills, so keep up the good work!
-----*Final Thoughts*-----
So, the first of our Operations ended, we have a lot of lovely active Journeymen and my inbox has been inundated with medal and promotion requests. You're all on top top form, so pat yourselves on the back. We've got a DB-wide event coming up soon which should be good fun, as well as some new stuff for Arcona on the horizon as well. Keep your eyes peeled kids, this is going to be a fun couple of weeks.
Arcona Invicta!
Toodles,
Zandro Savric Erinos Arconae
Arcona QUA
[medals]
[degrees] - Posted By: Talos Erinos at 5:56 am GMT on 07.05.2010Hey Guys,
As we all know from the mailing list and mIRC, we have quite some pretty big changes in rank and position within Arcona. I just wanted to post it on the website to help aide in the revivification of the website!
So without any further ado --
Effective: June 28th, 2010:
Quaestor Driftan Housan was promoted to the rank of Sith Warrior. Very well deserved! :)
Effective July 1st, 2010:
*Sashar Erinos Arconae (Dash/Jon) stepped down from the Consulship of Arcona after two terms of excellent service. Sashar passed the reins on to the very capable Celahir Erinos.
~Thank you for everything, Jon. It was really appreciated and had far reaching and fantastic impacts throughout the Clan :)
*Our Shadow Academy ace, Acolyte Raaba, earned himself a Dark Cross for his stellar activity! Keep it up :)
Effective July 3rd 2010:
*New Lord Consul Celahir Erinos was promoted to Obelisk Prelate. Congratulations :)
*Beloved Krath Tetrarch Inarya was promoted to Krath Priestess! Way to go :)
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As we can all see, the winds of good change are blowing [;)] in Arcona's favor! Congratulations to all who were promoted/awarded, you guys deserved it. I thank you for your service and dedication.
I look forward to seeing the rest of us meet these exemplars. We CAN do it. Because we are ARCONA!
- End emotional piece -
~Talos d'Tana
Aedile of House Qel-Droma
//T\\ <-- Yeah, that's my new symbol. - Posted By: Ruluk Okoth at 3:32 am GMT on 05.02.2010As requested by our Aedile, Driftan Housan, I am proud to use this page first for a good cause: to revive this website. (If you need any help to arrange stuff here, don't hesitate to ask me and I'll help).
Below you will find my report, but you may like it more if you watch it from HERE.
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Ruluk's Chambers, ISD Eye of the Abyss, 33 ABY
Ruluk kept staring at his old datapad. It was probably the only thing that he carried with himself that could have parts of his past. Ruluk repeated a few words from it again and again, trying to have them printed into his own mind. Once he felt ready to move on, he turned the datapad off, but not before noticing one ToDo message that probably was left there for more than 8 years.
Who would have imagined? Thought the Sith Commander. I still have one unfinished business. Ruluk had believed that after he went away from the Brotherhood, for more than three years, to finish his pending bounties, he could completely retire from his past life and dedicate to the Dark Jedi Brotherhood completely. Now, for his surprise, he had something to do yet. Even worse, it was important. Even more interesting, it was in the planet that was his homeworld and where he was planning to go to find mercenaries. Time to face my past again...
After looking for some information, he turned the datapad off and prepared for his upcoming showdown. It was time to meet at the hangar.
Let's see who's going with me.
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Welcome to my new report for my beloved battleteam, Shadow Gate. I want to tell you today that I've been very busy, lots of projects are going on in my real life. Six, to be precise, and six HUGE projects, to be even more precise. I am still with you, regardless. IF I DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT. I don't spend 5 hours doing stuff for this place. I barely spend minutes. If some chatting shows up on mIRC, I speak to the people there a little bit. I prepare some stuff for any competition around. I do the work that every leader has to do, routines, you know. Even then, I'm not losing my ground in real life. I bet you can do much more than me. Show me that you are better than me, I dare you. Merit medals will surely come if you are active here, even if 15-30 minutes dedicated to some competition/chatter/etc., and without making real life a mess. I love it.
Another thing I want to insist on, very related to the paragraph above, is that you MUST post in the Run-on. It has become very exciting, and you are still good to post. Just check out my last post (I posted today) and if you want more information, check out some of the posts above, or ask me. I can tell you where to start, and you'll be good to go and show your skills.
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- DB News
* Taldryan, Naga Sadow and Tarentum consuls released reports around the last two weeks.
* The Voice was announced. Be sure to congratulate Halcyon Taldrya.
* The new Right Hand of Justice was announced. Be sure to congratulate Angelo Dante.
* The Fist still open for applications. Do you like Gaming? Why not apply?
- Clan and house/BT news
* The War of Domination is over. The overall winner was Inarya, followed by Zandro and JScumm in Second place and Lucy in third place.
* Sang and Cethgus have swapped places, and now Ceth is the Quaestor and Sang is the Aedile of House Galeres.
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* Go and post in the Run-on! The plot is getting crazy. Remember that it will give you medals if you show your skills. Come on, give it a try, I know I have good writers in my battleteam. =) Want an example? Obelisk Templar Jaysun Adumarii already posted as well.
* All other competitions are over. Now, it's time to wait for the results. Oh, and I hope that you got first place in all of them. *winks*
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Let's wait for the competitions to be graded first, shall we?
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Nope.
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SA/ACC
None as far as I know.
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Arrivals/Leaves
Please welcome our newest member, APP Barrian, to our Battleteam! Dude, you arrived to the best Battleteam ever, and I'm not kidding!
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You are more than capable of getting known in this Battleteam. There are a lot of opportunities here. If you don't like the competitions that are running from time to time, tell me. I am more than willing to listen and to make something to fix it. You can create you own competitions as well. Just tell me!
JH Ruluk Okoth (Sith)/Qel-Droma of Arcona
The Proud Battleteam Leader of Shadow Gate
ID 7606 - Posted By: Celahir Erinos at 7:53 am GMT on 03.08.2010Greetings Arcona,
I am here to announce a great opportunity for new members wanting to put their mark on their House and Clan or perhaps an older member who is wanting to jump back into leadership and be a part of a great team. Today, the Summit of House Qel-Droma are opening up applications for the position of Shadow Gate Battleteam for a period of 2 WEEKS. If you think you have what it takes to step up to this great challenge please email Celahir, Braecen, Sashar and myself with your ideas and qualifications for the job.
Minimum Requirements
Rank of Guardian
24-hour email turnaround
Preferred
Leadership Exams passed
High IRC Presence
This is the first step on the ladder of leadership within the Clan, so if you are eager to show us what you have, please don't hesitate to apply. I look forward to seeing who is going to step up. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Celahir or myself via email or IRC. Have a great day.
--
Dark Jedi Knight Driftan Housan
Dossier #10886 - Posted By: Vorion at 7:52 pm GMT on 02.18.2009
Neaera Installation
The Maw
The Muun bowed, a stiff and reluctant gesture of irritation and disdain more than genuine respect as he straightened to address the solemn-faced man standing before him. “The transaction is complete, Vice President. This station's superstructure is ...minimalist, at best. But entirely operational as a mobile operations launching facility. Still, this is the glorious fruition of months of work from the finest engineers Synergy has to offer, costing us no less than 22 million credits! M-might I ask why this structure is unarmored and unarme-”
Vorion lifted a hand abruptly to stop Eli Naruba in midsentence, the spluttering tycoon blinking rapidly as he meekly reined in his consternation in the face of the glowering Dark Jedi who loomed over him, the fine golden lines of his ebony cloak glistening as the Ubese watched Eli intently. The Krath had become frighteningly wealthy, and given that the man was rumored to have been a mere Jedi initiate of little consequence only a scant four years before, he was about to become very powerful.
”This installation is not a staging point; it is strictly a launching point for the inbound fleet. Combat theaters will be several parsecs from here.” Without waiting for Naruba's retort, Vorion calmly punched at his commlink. 'President Atema. “Fuel, supplies, munitions – I trust all is in order?” There was a moment of hissing static before the smug and self-assured voice of Tyren Atema crackled through the air. “Naera Installation has met maximum cargo capacity and has a full supply of consumables. We're ready, Vice President.Or should I say, Vice Admiral?”
Vorion smirked faintly. “A clever quip, as always, my friend. But I am not Vice Admiral. I am acting Admiral of the Arconan Navy.” His words rang with confidence, conviction...and a thirst for blood, he realized as he gazed out the viewport. He yearned to encounter the Vong again, the enigmatic conquerors who both fascinated and repulsed him.
The Ubese could sense that his best friend and business colleague was for once, deeply impressed. “Proconsul. Admiral. You've come a long way, in these short years.”
A heavy silence fell as Eli sank weakly into a high-backed chair facing the large, ornately-wrought marble desk that separated the Muun from his corporate partner and superior officer.
“And longer yet to go. I'm going to prepare for the HoloNet address for the fleet's arrival. They won't be pleased to see a 'traitor' take command again.” Vorion turned and strode slowly towards the door of the office, leaving the seething Naruba in silence as he took the turbolift up to his quarters, clambering into the peace and solitude of his makeshift meditation chamber. The commlink hissed and spat yet again. “Apprentice. Mejas says the ritual is complete. We have completed our primary objective as the Shadesworn. We have harnessed the ritual empowerment, and though it completely collapsed the Creeping Darkness's gravity well projectors, it's amplified forces twisted the very fabric of the dense Maw space. As we planned, there is a stable tunnel wide enough to accommodate the incoming fleet.” Sashar's deep growl blared from the commlink into the small, curved room.
Vorion exhaled softly, slowly closing his eyes as he responded, an all-consuming sense of savage, oncoming victory just waiting to be clasped in his – literal – iron grip. He flexed his crushgaunt experimentally, savory visions of violence racing through his mind. “Master-General. I am prepared to address the inbound Clan Fleet. It's time they knew the truth. It's time we save Arcona, and we liberate our homeworld. Our sudden emergence from the swirling space swamp of the Maw will send us catapulting into our enemy's blindspot, flying into the Dajorra system at full burn. We will strike as one united force – crushing, decisive. The Yuuzhan Vong will not know what has struck them. Even parsecs away, I can feel hatred burning in the hearts of our Clansmen. Now that hate will be turned to the true enemy as we lead them up the Stair of Doto. Or'tra bal an, tavl'o a'lra kandor'a!” Vorion roared, thrusting a fist in the air, the Force singing in his veins.
Sashar's voice was inflected with respect and pride for the soldier, the tactician, the Dark Jedi he had forged with Arcona's hammer as he translated fervently. “Once and for all, forever they die.”
Major Projects
Black Tempest:- The first portion of this saga has concluded. But as I'm sure those of you who've read my fiction introduction are aware, things are far from over. We move now to invade the Dajorra system and reclaim our home territory. The intrigue is over; the subterfuge is done. Motives are at last revealed, and the reckoning is at hand. This will be a one-week mini Run-On, and by it's very nature is short and brutal. Let us be thorough and swift. Steel and fire, Arconans. The Ninth Great Jedi War is on the horizon, and we shall see it's dawn as lords of the Dajorra System once more!
Clan Arcona Prospectus Update: 90% - This is essentially in it's last editorial stages and will be implemented via the Wiki at the conclusion of the Stair of Doto Mini Run-On.The Yuuzhan Vong occupation of the Dajorra system will quite obviously have had some lasting impact on the survivors - be they civilians, guerilla resistance fighters in hiding, and Dark Jedi who were unable or unwilling to leave when the Clan was driven from it's home. Also, of note and great interest - in fact, it'll be required reading, folks - is the revamped and restructured Order Of Battle (OOB) Wiki pages - in particular the new Navy Page - look for that going live later this evening or early tomorrow.
Competitions
Congratulations to Etah d'Tana for winning the grand prize! Etah, your custom lightsaber is even now being crafted meticulously. I hope to see the masterwork available for your dossier upon your inevitable ascension to Prelate! Keep up the good work! Aiorus, I owe you a custom forum avatar and signature set, so email me the specifics of what you'd like and I'll get it to you as soon as possible. Overall, I am very impressed with the creativity and sheer number of entries I recieved for these competitions - bravo!
The Proconsul Speaks
The Great Jedi War is very nearly upon us, and there are several ways I wish to encourage you all to prepare yourselves. First and foremost, I advise you all to play yours strengths, but don't allow them to become a crutch. If you know you're an excellent writer and can't game to save your life, be prepared to unleash your literary lion for the fiction events and the Run-on - but just because you haven't really tried your hand at gaming (or even if you have and you've sucked), don't discard the idea outright. There are plenty of resources to help you strengthen your abilities competitively regardless of what they are. Let me unveil one in particular here;
Introducing the 1st Autonomous Tactical Assault Marines Brigade - the brank-spanding new Shadesworn Brigade! Hand-picked and trained by none other than Captain Taigikori Aybara, this is fictionally our "Jedi Killer" Brigade, to enforce the ineffable will of that notorious coven of Dark Side mystics - that is, composed of not only of Arconan Dark Jedi, but Arconan Dark Jedi trained in unique tactics for slaying other Dark Jedi. Our supreme weapon in our struggle against the lesser Clans! The platform is Jedi Outcast, and I encourage all of you wishing to develop your JO dueling skills to email Taig and CC me for further details. Hope to see you all pwnin th3 servar soon!
Also of interest to those who might've missed this on first glance; the Combat Master is overseeing Qualification Battles for those of you who have not yet qualified for the ACC - I'm currently in that process myself, despite having pwnt face in Vendetta ACC Events in the past - and Quaestor Xathia has graciously volunteered to take on all challengers so that they may qualify. Get a qualification match opened as soon as possible, as the GJW begins in less than two weeks! Here's all you need:
- Pin numbers of both participants
- Full names and the ranks of both participants
- Weapons to be used by the participants
- A venue to fight in (if no venue, decided at random)
Email that information to Halc (dbhalcyon@gmail.com) and Dalthid (dalthid@gmail.com) and they can get it opened for you. It's also a good idea to CC your opponent!
Remember, although we are using the Old Character Sheets for these qualification battles, ALL GJW ACC battles will be conducted using the NEW character sheets and ACC system. Remember to study up using the new Character Sheet Guide here, and I advise you be cautious and deliberate, and above all timely with creating and submitting your new sheet as well - I've been meticulously developing mine over the past month and at last have it more or less as I want it and am going to be sending it off to the queue to grade tonight. Don't worry, submission approval usually takes no more than a day or two at most, but don't tarry because you never know if you'll need to edit or rework your sheet slightly to suit either your own whim or the mandate and judgment of the Combat Master and ACC Staff.
Quote of the Week
<Rufio> I dunno which one it is
<Rufio> could be Jerse or the other one
<Rufio> oh
<Rufio> it's the first one
<Rufio> the not-Jerse one
<`Vorion> This isn't still the first Jerse verse?
<ArcturusX> This is not the first Jerse verse.
<`Vorion> Good, cuz if itwere still the first Jerse verse the first Jerse would be on the hearse.
<`Vorion> Sleep dep+recurring memories of Dr. Seuss=your Proconsul
<ArcturusX> Fantastic leadership, right there.
<ArcturusX> Someone should get a nurse.
<`Vorion> No need for a nurse if the first Jerse isn't any worse.
<ArcturusX> But who's to say that it won't get any worse? For this time, why it could be a curse.
<ArcturusX> Snap. :P
<Rufio> I'll beat you both with a rake
<Rufio> I win
<ArcturusX> Ruin our fun. Typical.
<Rufio> yeah, as Consul it's my job to make sure you guys never have any fun :P
<`Vorion> I was just about to get into purses, too. :P
<ArcturusX> See, Dash?! PURSES!
* ArcturusX sulks.
- Posted By: Vorion at 6:21 am GMT on 12.27.2008
Announcements
And now the moment you've all been waiting for...yes, that one. I am
proud to announce the new Clan Rollmaster after an extensive review of the applications, and that is none other than the goodly Rho Ozrei d'Tana! Rho is no stranger to the Arcona Summit, and it's great to have him back on board after an extended leave courtesy of RL. Great to have you back, Rho!
Major Projects
Black Tempest: 95% - Ah, yes. Black Tempest. Known to some of you as Operation Watergate, this is a large, semi-secret project that myself and the rest of the Summit have been working on extensively for a couple of months now. Some of you have already seen peeks or heard rumors. Teasers and previews are available upon request - just poke me on IRC. Expect to see this launch shortly after the holidays. This is not your grandma's Thursday night bridge game. Souls will be melted. Faces will be pwned. That is all.
Stay tuned.
Clan Arcona Prospectus Update: 75% - This is another long-term project nearing completion; the establishment of a definitive and accurate representation of the state of Arcona government re-organization, census, et cetera in the absence of a home system and fixed base of operations. This will also set the tone for the thematic elements of Arcona's fictional future. This includes the drafting and implementation of the individual House Prospectuses as well, which will give each House a more distinctive fictional flavor which is loosely associated with their formative Orders. This is something I've decided to implement in order to bring Clan development more profoundly in-sync with the recent restrengthening of Order identity and "flair" - much like our new Order-specific Force powers, Disciplines, robes, lightsabers, and warbanners.
Competitions
Dark Visions: These are a series of Competitions running for one month. Each is designed to enable you to detail each stage of your character development in as fluid and holistic a manner as possible. 3rd Level Crescents are up for grabs, ladies and gents, as are some nifty custom graphics, including a custom saber gfx - for the Mastery and Grand Master Comps. So get those entries in my inbox!
Dark
Visions: The First Rite
Dark
Visions: The Second Rite
Dark
Visions: The Third Rite
Dark
Visions: Mastery
Dark
Visions: Grand Mastery
The Proconsul Speaks
I'm going to take this opportunity to address a matter of increasing
concern. I've heard about some rather blatant antagonism towards some members of other Clans, in particular the employment of some less-than-savory methods in an attempt to upset our rivals' equilibrium - perhaps as a way to gain some perceived advantage in the upcoming Great Jedi War. Let it be known that neither myself nor the Consul will look favorably upon anyone found to be conducting themselves this way, even if they are only in violation of the spirit of the Covenant, and not the letter. I am not going to name names, because you know who you are. Consider this a friendly word of caution.
Quote of the Week
< GenOberst > I work in a lab that deals with HIV, Vor.
< Vorion > It's Vo. Screw syllables.
< Vorion > And Vor rhymes with, well...
< Shad-BUSY > haha
< GenOberst > Vo rhymes with Ho.
< Malidir > lol
< Vorion > :P
< Vorion > You're my favorite ass blister, Oberst :P
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