Competition: Arcona Navy Corps: Motto

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Arcona Navy Corps: Motto

Arcona invicta! is the catch phrase for the Brotherhood's Shadow Clan, translating to "unconquered" in Galactic Basic. And much like Arcona, each ship and squadron of the ANC, from humble corvette to mighty star destroyer, has its own motto: that phrase that exemplifies their purpose, history, and/or characteristics. For this competition, you will create a suitable motto for the Arcona Navy Corps. It can be in Basic (English), High Galactic (Latin), or you can get creative and make it in a language that's part of Dajorra's demographic (all such entries must contain an English translation for grading purposes).

Simply type your proposed motto into the text box, along with any requisite translations. It is not required, but highly encouraged each motto have an accompanying explanation for its content. Grading will be evenly distributed across:

Appropriate: the motto fits the ANC's purpose, history, and/or personality.
Logical: the motto makes sense, both in content and language choice.
Grader's Preference: Speaks for itself. Also used for tie-breaking.

Competition Information

Parent Competition: Arcona Armed Forces Development Project
Organized by: Envoy Zuza Lottson
Running time: 2023-12-24 until 2024-01-13 (21 days)
Target Unit: Clan Arcona
Competition Type: Other
Awards: Fourth Level Crescents
Participants: 12 subscribers, of which 10 have participated.

Results

1st place

Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir

Member: Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir
Textual submission: "Nullus locus" High Galactic, translating to "no passage" in Basic. Refers to not only the might and literal breadth of the larger vessels in the naval fleet, but also to its duty as defensive blockades, troop carriers, and even planet conquerors. The ANC stands to stand before the rest, the first hit when their homeworld is attacked and the first line of defense from enemy boots touching the ground; similarly, they are what herald our troops landing.
Placement: 1st place

2nd place

Zahara

Member: Zahara
Textual submission: "Semper Paratus" - High Galactic (Latin)
Translation: Always Ready
This motto would reflect the constant vigilance needed of the Navy for threats, intel and staying prepared for anything to occur. Space is vast and so are the many angles of potential danger. Simple a motto but a strong one to reflect the constant vigilance needed, the ever watchful eye is the navy's strength. To respond when needed.
Placement: 2nd place

3rd place

Aedile Tali Sroka

Member: Aedile Tali Sroka
Textual submission: Motto: Ad Litora Astra
High Galactic translation: To the Shores of the Stars
Reason: Keeping with nautical Selenian theme, and conveying the AAF mentality of spaceborn combat being a conveyance from planet to planet, rather than a pure void-fighting force on its own. The fleet always seeks to move from "the shores of a star to the shores of a star".
Placement: 3rd place

4th place

Sofila "Sagitta" Douve Armis

Member: Sofila "Sagitta" Douve Armis
Textual submission: "Non Soli Cedit" - does not yield to the Sun.
Origin language, Latin (High Galactic)
Placement: 4th place

5th place

Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna

Member

Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna

Textual submission

### **Lanzae
Incarnatus**
"Spearhead Incarnate"

This is a pidgin phrase between Selenian(Quechua) and Galactic Basic(Latin) that was brewed between the different cultural walks of life of both local selenian and other species soldiers.
Incarnate uses the Galactic Basic, Incarnatus.
Meanwhile, *Lanzae* is a hodge podge between Selenian's *Lanza* or "Spear", and uses the end sound of "spearhead" in Galactic Basic's *Hastae*. Hasta is spear in Galactic Basic and by adding the 'e' it becomes "Spearhead". This phonetical and similar syllable sounds between Lanza and Hasta, lead to the adaption of that 'e' to represent the head sound in spearhead.

Placement

5th place

6th place

Adem Bol'era