Selen citadel buzzed with excitement, an odd mood for such a normally somber group of Dark Jedi, typically flitting about in the darkness as though they were the shadows themselves. Now, however, the various Jedi stood and spoke amongst each other, anxious what news Timeros would bring. The only group that did not seem to share in the excitement were the servant droids, going about their business as usual, if after careful scrutiny. After Strategos' near-murder, the Clan was unwilling to take chances.
"Brethren."
Timeros’ voice could not possibly be called loud as he stepped into the Hall, a calm and composed figure even under the current, extreme circumstances. He had called up the Clan shortly after hearing of the explosion, and they had responded in force, with over eighty of the Clan now standing before the Proconsul.
Except that Timeros was no longer Proconsul for, as he stepped into the hall, he went and sat upon the Serpentine throne, arms resting upon the coiled, twin snakes at his sides.
For a moment, the audience waited…but then they felt Timeros' mind enter theirs, linked to them through the bonds of the Throne…a Throne that accepted only the rightful Consul of Arcona as its master.
Brethren, Timeros repeated again, and this time the words reverberated through the very souls of the gathered Arconan’s, words obsolete by the Epis’ newfound authority over Arcona.
I have come before you to discuss with you the state of the Clan, and the state of the Consul. Let me start with the news that may have many of you wondering: Strategos has survived the attempt on his life.
Quiet mumbles of approval and relief, in thought and in word, sprang up throughout the hall, only to be quickly silenced by a telepathic motion.
However, Strategos is incapacitated at this time, and is unlikely to recover until at least four weeks have passed. As such, and to further his own study of the Dark Side, he has ceded the Consulship to me.
Again, mumbles and words, a mass of thoughts too convoluted for the Consul to fully make out, and again, silence at a telepathic motion. Seemingly on a whim, he stood again, and telepathic contact subsided.
"However, there are matters more…grave than that of succession. Most importantly, we discovered that a data dump was performed about a day ago, containing almost all information pertaining the Clan, its activities over the past few months, and the secrets of Shadowcrafting.
"Brethren, we need to regain that data. Everything we know is available from the Clan data system. Each of you is hereby ordered to extend your more…personal network of informants to find the perpetrators and recover our data by all means necessary."
This time, no talks ensued between the Clan members, only nods of understanding. Even the most junior Clan members often had informants spread throughout the system, keeping their ears open for any news within the cutthroat political environment of the Dajorra system. A request for them to extend those networks was most unusual, and only served to underline the clear and present danger facing the Clan.
"And finally," Timeros’ voice seemed suddenly hesitant, "We need to get ready for all out war. I won’t lie to you…war between the Clans is coming. The Rite of Supremacy has failed…we are still a powderkeg. All we need is something to set it off. And, when that happens, I want us all prepared. We need, in other words, a champion."
The Epis fumbled within his robes, and when his hand emerged, he held three small discs in his hand.
"To this end, I have commissioned the creation of three estates on Getsemane. They will be deeded to those three who impress me the most in the coming weeks, be it by helping us recover what is ours or besting your fellow Clan members in combat. Information is available in the Brotherhood.
"My brethren of the Shadow Clan, you have your orders. Dismissed."
Scoring:
1st place: 60pts
2nd place: 50pts
3rd place: 40pts
4th place: 30pts
5th place: 20pts
Participation: 10pts*
For each 4 participants over 20, an additional placing will be added, and all the other placings will have 10 points more (e.g. 24 participants, 1st = 70, 2nd = 60, 3rd = 50, etc.)
For the ACC, participation means completing at least two matches. For JA/JO gaming, participation means playing at least nine matches. For non-JA/JO gaming, participation means playing at least six matches. For team gaming, participation means playing at least three matches.
Awards:
Each event will have 3rd level Crescents as awards. The overall winners will gain 1st level Crescents. Finally, the top three participants will be awarded estates on Getsemane.
Events:
We won’t be releasing all events simultaneously. Instead, the competition gets broken up into two different games.
Gaming: JA/JO
Time: Weeks 1&2
Notes: all challenges should be issued in #arcona
Scoring: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. No more than three matches per opponent. 3 points per member of the opposing team for a win, 1 point per member of the opposing team for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. Matches should be reported under ‘other gaming gaming’
Gaming: Misc.
Time: Weeks 1&2
Notes: all challenges should be issued in #arcona
Scoring: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. No more than three matches per opponent. 3 points per member of the opposing team for a win, 1 point per member of the opposing team for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. Matches should be reported under ‘other gaming gaming’
Gaming: Team
Time: Weeks 1&2
Notes: all challenges should be issued in #arcona
Scoring: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. No more than three matches per opposing team. 3 points per member of the opposing team for a win, 1 point per member of the opposing team for a loss. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher. Matches should be reported under ‘other gaming gaming’
Battleplan:
Time: Weeks 1&2
Topic: Gearing up
Notes: To combat the rising threat of warfare between the Clans, we must ready ourselves for all-out fleet warfare. As such, you are requested to draft a Battleplan to defeat opposing forces. Your action may be either offensive (Arcona invading hostile space) or defensive (a hostile force attempting to attack Arcona). Any Clan is a valid target for said Battleplan. Make sure to include the following:
The mission objectives (attempting to secure a certain planet or moon, destroying the opposing fleet, capturing mining stations in asteroid belts, etc.)
A listing of both our own fleet and the opposing fleet.
A complete plan on how to defend the opposing force.
Scoring:
Quality of plot 40
Overall assessment (style, etc.) 30
Stays with topic 20
Grammar and spelling 10
Total: 100
ACC:
Time: Weeks 1&2
Notes: Personal combat to enhance the overall state of readiness. You may challenge anyone provided they qualified in the ACC, and you both have proper handedness systems on your Character Sheet. Only Clan Venues may be used for this event.
The location of the ACC Hall is:
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/acc/hall.asp?id=89
All battles have a 3 day time limit, and a 2+2 postcount limit.
Scoring: 3 points for a win, 1 for a judged loss, and no points for a timeout. In case of a tie, the person with more wins ends higher.
Graphics:
Time: Week 1
Topic: Premonitions
Notes: Draw a depiction of your character, either in the current competition, or something foreseen at some point in the next GJW, with a brief (2-3 sentences explanation to accompany it) Points are awarded for aesthetic appeal and originality.
Scoring:
Quality of graphic 20
Overall assessment 20
Stays with topic 10
Total 50
Fiction 1:
Time: Week 1, days 1-6
Topic: Vitriol
Notes: Write an in-depth intelligence report on the organization codenamed ‘Vitriol’. Information should include any possible fronts for the organization, influential members, information on a likely hideout/base (within Dajorra), and finally at least one ‘lead’ that could conceivably aid in retrieval of Arcona’s stolen data. Information should not include the true power behind the organization. Be specific in its known activities and some of its personalities, but not with regards to its motives or the forces controlling it. Points will be awarded for writing style and detail, and the minimum size is two pages, 12 pt. font.
Scoring:
Quality of plot 40
Overall assessment (style, etc.) 30
Stays with topic 20
Grammar and spelling 10
Total: 100
Caption Comp:
Time: Week 2
Topic: Caption!
Notes: It’s a caption comp…you will get sent a set of five Star Wars-related images, and it is your job to find the funniest caption for each of them. Points are awarded for hilarity.
Scoring:
Points from 1-10 will be awarded for each of the five captions, judging on how funny they are. Scores will then be accumulated, and the person with the highest total score wins. Max. 50pts.
Fiction 2:
Time: Week 2
Topic: Data Retrieval
Notes: You have been given the information requiring the organization codenamed ‘Vitriol’, and have received orders to organize retrieval of our maintenance droid with Clan data. Write a fiction about receiving your mission and how you eventually retrieve the data. Who is behind Vitriol? What were they eventually planning to do with the stolen data? How did they manage to bypass Arconan security and nearly assassinate the Consul? Someone within the Clan? Internal enemies within Dajorra? Other Clans?
The story should be a minimum of three pages, 12 pt. font.
Award: Third level Crescents and possible canonization, within Arcona, of the event for the winner. Special attention will be paid to the consistency and detail of the plot, as well as adherence to the datafile given.
Scoring:
Quality of plot 40
Overall assessment (style, etc.) 30
Stays with topic 20
Grammar and spelling 10
Total: 100
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