If given one word to describe the leader of Plagueis, "Professional" would top the list. It's something I admire Sarin for: his ability to hone and perfect his work into a high-quality, thoughtful and comprehensive product. Sarin brings a sense of real-life professionalism to his work with the Brotherhood. He is task-oriented, timely, committed, and responsible. He is constantly working to better the clan through member development, projects and Brotherhood involvement. I don't think I can say enough about him.<br> <br> Speaking from the point of view of a Grand Master, there are three things that Sarin has done that I am truly thankful for. First, Sarin has succeeded where no one else could in making Clan Plagueis a Brotherhood Clan that is taken seriously. He has given it an identity, trained the members and worked hard to instill a sense of pride in the Clan. No longer is Plagueis the heir of Alvaak or the combination of two dead clans. Thanks to Sarin's dedication, the clan operates at a level above its past history. Second, I have been more than impressed with Sarin's willingness to help the Brotherhood as a whole. Clan Plagueis has taken on the task of writing the Antei system descriptions, and Sarin himself has taken on starting the Wiki. Both of these projects have great impacts on the Brotherhood, and Sarin has everything to do with that success. I truly appreciate his efforts there. Third, as an advisor, Sarin is hard to match. He is candid and thought-provoking, wise and inventive. There have been a few issues that Sarin has assisted me with personally in which his advise cleared the way for action, and I appreciate his help.<br> <br> Sarin has been a great Consul, and I look forward to seeing what will come from him next.<br> <br> - GM Jac Cotelin<br> <br> **<br> <br> Sarin who is that guy? Oh that guy who has done it all, he leadership has shine through not just his clan but through the DB it's self with his own Leadership course at the SA in fact! He has time and time again shown what a great leader is and many will follow in his footsteps even into the depths of a abyss and never regret it and that makes me proud to know such a man. Sarin push's his leaders to the edge and then push's them off so they know with Sarin giving the nudge they can truly aim high and fly. Sarin I thank you for every thing you have done for this clan I wish to continue my service until the force cant handle me anymore. Thanks and CONGRATS! ~ HSK QUA Silent<br> <br> *<br> <br> From Clan Envoy Orzon: For the five months that I have served as Clan Envoy, I am continually amazed with Sarin’s efforts and dedication to Clan Plagueis. As Consul, Sarin does everything in his power to assure the success of the Clan and its Houses. Sarin assures that his leadership group is just that, a group that works together for the betterment of the Clan. In addition, Sarin makes sure each leader knows their duties and works toward achieving them. As a leader, Sarin excels at assuring his leaders are properly motivated and enjoy their jobs. He also makes sure that each member of his leadership team is actively involved in their Houses and with their members. The leadership of Sarin is a monumental force within the Clan. Although the average member does not see it often, Sarin is always orchestrating the actions and activities of the Clan. He has successfully navigated the Clan through some interesting times and continues to steer Plagueis in the direction of prosperity. In closing, I think the most important thing to mention about Sarin is that he is one of those leaders who you will work your hardest for because just receiving his praise is worth so much more than any award that could be given. That right there is what really makes a leader…<br> <br> *<br> <br> Sarin is without a doubt the hardest working CON in the entire Dark Brotherhood. He has successfully led a fledging Clan to a higher and increased status within the DB, while also juggling his own real life military commitments and family. Sarin has been a long time friend, and it has been a pleasure to serve alongside such a dedicated and committed member. From the day he was first appointed to the CP Clan Summit, Sarin had introduced, or lead the way to the forming, of various projects and policies that have greatly elevated Plagueis' standing as a Clan. He is more than willing to listen to other people's ideas, and then provide his own insight and decisions, and then set that member loose to make that idea a reality. He is always ready to amply reward those below him, while never caring about the recognition and awards that he is also worthy of receiving. I hereby request that DJM Aristan 'Sarin' Dantes be awarded the Amethyst Kukri for his long service and successful leadership as the Consul of Clan Plagueis. ~ Battlelord Salth Khan, Envoy of House Exar Kun<br> <br> *<br> <br> If you peruse the Codex for the reasons why a member of the Brotherhood is awarded the distinction of the Amethyst Kukri, you will see the phrase, "long-term leadership to a Clan" among its criteria. You will also note that the recognition that this prestigious award warrants is no mean feat. If you require further proof of how rare an honor it is, of how much work and effort is required to wield it, know that the AK has been awarded to only 34 members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.<br> <br> What kind of member deserves such an honor? What kind of member devotes themselves to a fictional passtime hobby with such creative effort and positive disposition as to motivate those around them to enjoy more of their time here and so much so that they seek to publicly acknowledge his impact as a leader and as a friend? That would be the type of member that is Aristan "Sarin" Dantes. That would be the type of member I call "friend" and not do so lightly.<br> <br> Give Sarin two of these awards so he can wield one in each hand and continue his history of cutting through the banality so often the plague of an online club's interaction and fun. But if you can only give one, if only a single casting of these rare and exquisite Sullustian Amethyst masterpieces can be spared, give Sarin one that is of the clearest and highest quality so that its blade may reflect accurately the quality of his own character, and not just the one described in his dossier. Let it reflect the charcter of the man who quietly sits at his computer in his free time fervently debating Star Wars EU incongruities and paradoxes, joking casually with APP and DA alike, and exchanging ideas with ease and class all in the name of fun. ~ HSK AED Raken<br> <br> ****<br> <br> I honestly don't know how to put everything that Sarin has done into words. It would take pages to fully detail all that he's done, but I can sum up everything in these quick sentences. Sarin is the best Consul I've ever had since I joined, and Chi was my Consul for a while. He gets things done right, and despite the hard times Clan Plagueis has had he's successfully pulled us all through them. Sure, Plagueis may not place well in major competitions, but thanks to Sarin we have something that no other clan has: friendship. Clan Plagueis the friendliest clan in the brotherhood, and is much more advanced then most others. The only think we lack is placing in competitions. He's helped write pretty much everything that is found on the clan website, and that alone shows his hard work and dedication to making this clan so good. I honestly don't think we'd be anywhere near where we are now if it weren't for Sarin's superb leadership skills and ingenuity. Congratulations on this medal, Sarin, it is way overdue ~ CP PCON Aabsdu di Plagia Dupar al'Tor

Jac Cotelin, 2006-09-27 22:00:00 UTC