Respectfully, and proudly, submitting Reiden Palpatine Karr for a Steel Cross. Simply put, in no short way, is CSP still alive and active due to Reiden Karr. Full stop. It is known to many that CSP has had some activity and retention issues in previous years - but the one constant true north, the true pillar of CSP, is Reiden Karr. Reiden is ALWAYS active in driving conversation and activity whether it be via Telegram conversations that are lively and thriving, or email responses to Clan wide news. Reiden, however, leads by example without question and without drama - such things great Clans are made of. Specifically, if it were not for Reiden taking part so actively in the last GJW it is not too dramatic to ask would CSP still be an active Clan.

On to those metrics. Reiden participated in 48 competitions. How did he do? Well he received 32 Crescents equating to a nearly 75% placement rate. WOW. He wrote copious amounts of fiction as a prolific writer of 31,677 fiction words and over 1300 run-on words. What else? Well impressively Reiden scored CSP a Gold Nova in the most recent GJW and was the one shining light we had to lead the way. Additionally, he was awarded 7 Clusters of Graphite, 1 Legion of the Scholar, and 19 Seals. And, to be exact, he completed on Shadow Academy course.

Beyond these accolades, Reiden gives back to the Clan in many ways that may appear to go unseen to the general public but are truly vital to the rebirth of CSP. He has eagerly took on an apprentice that is racing towards Knighthood at a robust clip, due in no large part to Reiden's enthusiasm and guidance. Recently, and importantly, CSP conducted a MASSIVE overhaul of all of its Wiki pages and Clan possessions - breaking it down at the studs and starting anew. Reiden was active in vetting the possessions and providing feedback and guidance on how to honor CSP heritage while not being detrimental to the need for growth - a rare ability and graceful attribute of a titleholder indeed. This effort, in no small part, allowed for the very fictional growth and development that has seen CSP activity jump to levels not seen in years on a consistent basis.

Reiden, you are a true example of what a Palpatine should be. Thick and thin, good times and bad, you are here and you guide us. So goes Reiden so goes CSP. Congratulations, and thank you sir. Well done.

Mauro Wynter, 2021-01-20 17:38:04 UTC