Nine-and-a-half years ago, Sarin awarded me my very first merit medal in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood -- a Dark Cross. As a recent exile from the Emperor’s Hammer, I joined the relatively-new Clan Plagueis largely because I knew and respected Sarin’s abilities as a leader; it was a new clan with a driven, determined leader and offered tremendous opportunity. I have worked with Sarin on and off ever since then: as a house summit member under Consul Sarin; as a consul under Grand Master Sarin; as a member of House Revan under Aedile Sarin; and, now, as Headmaster under Grand Master Pravus.

I have always appreciated his ability to set a course and make things happen. Both of his Grand Master tenures have brought significant change to this club, especially this time around. With his lead and support, massive structural changes have been implemented and systems developed. Under any other leader, I suspect, some of these projects would have stalled or suffocated; Sarin, though, keeps the Dark Council focused and makes decisive decisions when arguments could drag a project down. Beyond his grand-strategic and day-to-day work, Sarin has built a team of Dark Councillors and other advisors that works astonishingly well together. It is with a great deal of respect and gratitude that I write this recommendation. Nine-and-a-half years later, I am honored to help award Sarin for his many contributions to this club.

Bubba

Lord Dacien Victae, 2016-01-01 02:12:40 UTC

Over the past year Pravus has ushered forward a multitude of changes to the Club. Under his leadership the Brotherhood was given a firm plan on how we would prepare for the release of the first Star Wars film in a decade. Systems were built, others were rebuilt. All of these activities were prioritized to ensure those with the biggest gains were in place well ahead of the release of TFA. Our Club now stands poised to offer current and future members an amazing Star Wars experiences with a great community. The position would not be nearly as strong without Pravus’ guidance and leadership over the past year. Thank you!

Valhavoc, 2016-01-01 02:13:01 UTC

I have limited perspective of serving on any Dark Council except that of Sarin, and I can say that his guidance and direction help keep everyone pointed in the right direction, or at the very least undoubtedly in a direction depending on who you talk to. While he stays focused on this bigger picture, he allows me to do my job in the Voice office, giving quick answers when needed to enact change or reject things.

The first real test was getting the oft discussed but hidden in the shadows Inquisitorius out in the wild. He guided me through multiple review processes with different groups to solicit feedback, and helped me to navigate the masses of the Brotherhood and try and make as many of them happy as possible with the product I was creating. If I’ve learned anything from Sarin in my time on the Dark Council it’s how to manage the change, and resulting reactions.

Just in how he’s mentored me and everyone else who works for him as a DJB leader, which is unique to any other type of leadership I’ve ever done in my life, he more than deserves this recognition for his influence since he took back over as Grand Master. Thanks for everything and looking forward to many more undesirable decisions in the future.

Lord Nevan Taelyan, 2016-01-01 02:13:18 UTC

My dealings with Sarin as Grand Master can sometimes seem contentious. I am either the one attempting to politely explain why a medal or promotion request he has in mind does not work or he is coming to me with some problem or complaint a member or leader has pushed up the food chain. We rarely sit down to discuss things going well, but what is most admirable about Sarin as a leader is the bad things never feel bad. Our discussions, sometimes arguments, are always civil and professional and often conclude with the posting of some meme or (sadly) Telegram sticker. Sarin is a firm guiding hand who provides my office with enough room to maneuver and freedom to administer. Best of all, he is always willing to hear out an idea no matter how massive or silly it sounds. With that, he is also willing to quickly shut down the silly ones, but this just means that when an idea gets through, even if it never ultimately makes it to the finish line, you know there is something there worth having. He moves chess pieces and manages the Brotherhood at a macro level even I am not always completely privy to, but I know he is doing it with utmost aplomb. My entire Brotherhood career is defined by Sarin’s leadership. I’m beyond joyed he continues to love this great organization and am excited to take part in its future with him.

Zanet Xox, 2016-01-01 02:13:36 UTC

It’s no secret that the job of Grand Master is one of the hardest, if not the hardest job in the Brotherhood. Having end responsibility over almost all club-wide projects, as well as having to shape our club’s future (as well as ensuring we still exist in a couple of years) is quite the weight to have on one’s shoulders. Still, Pravus seems to effortly do just this, without hesitation and without complaint. I will leave it to my fellow recommenders to describe his accomplishments in greater detail, and will close by saying that this small token of our recognition and thanks is well deserved.

James Lucius Entar
Seneschal of the Brotherhood

Ascendant James Lucius Entar, 2016-01-01 02:14:08 UTC

There was once a time when I coveted the idea of having been the only Grand Master to have served twice in the position. It was a source of pride, having reached the pinnacle of this club on two separate occasions, and having known that I was a value worth of that recognition. A strange thing happened to me when the idea came up of Sarin becoming GM again: I no longer cared for my unique accomplishment because I desperately wanted to see Sarin in the chair again. I knew that out of all the possible candidates for the position, Sarin was the one that could accomplish what was needed and bring some desperately needed change to the club.

Sarin has done just that. This club has been transformed in short order, with new systems, new ways of working, new expectations for activity, and new clarity of purpose.

I will let others detail the specific accomplishments that Sarin has achieved since becoming Grand Master for a second time. Instead, I want to focus on the quality in my mind that makes Sarin the most deserving of this award. That quality is leadership, and Sarin has it in spades.

Sarin is a person that exudes confidence in his ability to lead, his plan for action, and his vision for how tasks must be executed. He is not one to shy away from hard decisions or waver in the face of adversity. In an era when many of our leaders take the path of least resistance--the one that never results in hurt feelings and always brings a compromise that no one likes--Sarin has led the club with clarity and purpose. He expects a lot from his people, and in turn his people perform at exceptionally high levels.

The leadership Sarin displays is contagious. Those under him have little choice but to follow him and emulate him, or simply get out of the way. This has led to significant progress in the DB, especially in areas that have been lacking in progress for years. It’s amazing how hard it is to be an exceptional leader in an online Star Wars club. It is quite difficult but Sarin displays all of the best leadership traits with ease.

I like to be a leader, to set the stage and see my vision come to life. It is a desire that compels me to step up and take the initiative. But Sarin is one of the only people I have encountered in my life that I am truly compels me to follow. That is one of the best compliments I think I can give, as it implies the level of faith I have in this man. He is a great leader and is deserving of our recognition…

...and our thanks.

Truly, Jac Cotelin

Jac Cotelin, 2016-01-01 02:14:24 UTC