When I rejoined the DJB in 2006, Kir was already a legend, having served as TalCON and then helped pull Plagueis together from the wreck of the Clan Satal Keto / Exar Kun merger as DGM-CON. My first real interaction with Kir, though, was as his first Right Hand of Justice. Firefox picked me for the job just days before he retired, and Kir quickly swept in to pick up where he had left off. Kir was immediately welcoming and encouraging, and he set a standard of diligence and careful, evenhanded deliberation from day one.

I will never forget the night (and subsequent weeks of fallout) of the infamous Bane incident, in which a disgruntled member managed to trick the MAA into giving him control of Sarin's dossier. Bane removed the DGM and set about trying to take over the entire site. Jac and others spent literally all night trying to contain the damage, and once that was done Kir took over. It was his first case as Justicar (and my first as RHoJ), and without a doubt the most severe up to that point. Kir led the investigation and proceedings with a professional calm that clearly demonstrated the Chamber was capable of handling important, emotionally fraught cases fairly and expeditiously.

He went on to serve in that role for many years before finally stepping back. For his troubles, he was promoted to EL3, make a Sith Lord, and awarded a GLS. From my personal experience working with him, I'm confident he deserved that and more. Today I'm happy to give him one more promotion.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-03 12:59:57 UTC

It has been many moons since Kir has roamed these halls, and yet his presence can still be felt within the foundation of this club. When one has been a long-time Consul, Deputy Grand Master and Justicar, one does become a part of the tapestry of the club.

It's a common refrain of many during this era of the club, but Kir has always wanted what was best for this club and its members. It was never about what he could get out of it, but what could he do to make things better for others. Leaders such as him don't actually care about the medals and promotions. What they do care about is ensuring that this club is a place for everyone, and that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy themselves.

So, with those platitudes out of the way, please don't forget that Kir's a complete bastard, but he's out bastard, and is more than deserving of getting another notch on that e-peen. Congrats!

Lord Halcyon, 2024-05-31 02:38:49 UTC

My first encounter with Kir was way back in the year 2000. He was awarded a Dark Cross for having "performed many nitpicky duties and I believe I should reward him. After all, he shines my shoes, takes the lint from my cloaks, generally making me respectable, well at least presentable" by his Quaestor(?) Alex. I believe that his future in our little club was secured by encouraging him with awards - and he would continue to perform these menial - and not so menial - tasks over the coming decade and a half. By the time I came back to be a space wizard in 2008/2009, Kir had settled into role as Justicar and was by all accounts a pain in the ass to those that wanted to be shifty, or in the case of me, old and also a bear. Kir's professionalism when performing his leadershippy and Justicarly duties, and the overall professionalization of the position of Justicar and the way the DB does it law-business has been an inspiration to his successors, and to those that aspire to holding the position.

I am, however, not one of them. I still regularly complain about Kir and his professionalization, getting in the way of my desire to fire people out of a cannon. Stupid Kir and his stupid rules and his desire to see the good in people and have them continue in our club.

For his enduring legacy in our club, Kir is promoted to the next rank until we have to make a new one for James. Congratulations Kir, and I hope you don't read this!

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-06-03 12:57:42 UTC