On behalf of Clan Scholae Palatinae I am proud to recommend Phoenix Olkyssagh d'tana Palpatine for elevation to Sith Warlord. Phoenix has served CSP in many roles over the past 22 months, but the most important and impressive service has come in the last eight months during his reign as Proconsul. Phoenix has been instrumental in the tremendous progression of CSP as it moves closer and closer towards dominant Clan Status in the Dark Brotherhood.
The efforts of Phoenix and CSP have gone a long way towards improving the whole of the Dark Brotherhood over the past several months and that is truly the mark of a member who is deserving of a promotion to the pinnacle of the Equite ranks.
Congratulations Phoenix!
GM Sarin
Dark Lord of the Sith
Phoenix and I have had limited contact in the brotherhood, I'll be honest. What I have seen from him however, is more than promising. He toils long and hard and without expectation of a reward, which is a rare thing these days. And he does so for both the glory of his clan, and for the brotherhood in general, which only serves to amplify my respect for him. Having worked with him in a fictional sense, I have to say that his ability to keep a story going, with more nuances and subtleties of hidden stories, is downright admirable. I appreciate his abilities, as not only an author, but also as a leader, and a good example to others. I believe that Phoenix is more than ready for a well-earned promotion. Congratulations, Phoenix.
Muz Sadow
Shadow Hand
Elevation Request: Sith Warlord
Phoenix Olkyssagh d'tana Palpatine (3612)
Phoenix is a friggin' beast. Since becoming Proconsul, he has completed a multitude of projects for Braecen; handled the sticky statistics and activity tracking with the Summer Games and day-to-day activity; and inspired us with his enlightening insight. He has created numerous competitions for the Clan to keep the strong activity while we waited during this period between the RoS and the GJW; and acted as a Clan "enforcer," making sure that the conduct and overall atmosphere of every facet of communication is appropriate and light-hearted. Yet, he has still managed to hoard those Clusters of Fire and expand his Crescent collection as I taught him
what a smart boy.
However, the aforementioned are not the reason why I like him and am writing this recommendation. I love his zero tolerance for idiocy and his willingness to give his own, uncensored, opinion and thoughts on just about anything! Pho tells me (and others who ask of his opinion) what I am doing right, what I am doing wrong, and he is not edgy about it at all. Moreover, when I ignore his excessive profanity and grammar mistakes, I find myself proud that I have such a wise, caring friend.
Phoenix is the coal. Of course he's ugly, stinky, and nobody really likes him (just kidding :P), but without him, we would be stuck on the tracks.
He is a silent pillar supporting a balcony full of loud annoying people. He is the water filtration system, taking out all the crap and making sure that we only get the cleanest, finest water to drink and use. He is the bow-and-arrow, the one responsible for making the kill when we are out on the hunt.
He is my friend.
Congratulations Pho, and remember, you can only retire when you become a Dark Side Adept. ;)
RevengeX Palpatine
Quaestor of House Acclivis Draco
Son of Palpatine
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Phoenix is quite simply, unique. As a long standing member of CSP, Phoenix has done a lot of work for the Clan, things most average members never see. While Phoenix and I have often not seen eye to eye on things, over the time I have worked with him as part of the summit team, I have come to respect him and understand him. His drive and focus has always been to see the Clan succeed, and he has put tremendous effort into that goal. From his work in helping to organize the feud between Arcona and CSP, his work in tracking clan activity, helping to develop the fiction of the Clan, to his tireless efforts to maintain the standards and ethics in our clan channel, which separates CSP from other clans, Phoenix has worked hard. It's hard to really list everything Phoenix does, but I know that in all he does, he places CSP first, and is dedicated to seeing this be the best Clan it can be. I think he has more than earned this honor, in appreciation of his efforts.
Congratulations Pho =)
Rasilvenaira StormRaven
Aedile of House Caliburnus
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Battlelord Phoenix Olkyssagh d'Tana Palpatine is the true Sith Battlelord of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Phoenixs activity, efficiency clearly shows his dedication to the Brotherhood and to Clan Scholae Palatinae and his loyalty to this community just as unquestionable.
He is regularly updating the clan mailer, taking away the work of that from my shoulder. He keeps the clan up to date with the gaming competitions, once again a very important task. He is a core member of CSP without his work this clan wouldnt be as effective as it is today, every project he works on is vital for Clan Scholae Palatinae, and meanwhile he has time to be on mIRC the main bloodstream of DJB.Many thinks Phoenix isnt an easy man, i can defiantly prove this theory wrong. Phoenix has great values, such as compassion, sense of humor and empathy. If you search for a role model, Phoenix is the one you are looking for. I cant really detail what he is doing for the clan because it either will be too long or too short. He is THE leader, in activity, skill too. He doesnt expect more from you then he does. Just look at his dossier if you want to see how active he is, he can be proud of it, and we can be proud to serve under him.
Phoenix has every ability what a leader needs, has the activity what many in this organization is lack of. To summarize this, Phoenix is a rolemodel for the leaders and members in the same time, motivating and inspiring them to raise higher in ranks and activity. I dont know anyone in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood who deserves more the rank of Warlord then him. He is regularly updating the clan mailer, taking away the work of that from my shoulder. He keeps the clan up to date with the gaming competitions, once again a very important task.
Zeron
Knight Class Envoy of Scholae Palatinae
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I may not have been in the brotherhood for a long time, at least not as long as Phoenix, but I have seen a lot of his activity over the past time since his last promotion. A virtual monster in terms of activity, he has not sat still, although a lot of his activity is behind the scenes. Phoenix was an integral and instrumental part in the CSP/Arcona feud, co-writing the fiction in unison with OPM Koskian, organizing most of the events and keeping in constant touch with the whole team along the way.
His achievements dont stop there, Phoenix is at all times in constant contact with the clan, providing members with the needed reminders for Gaming nights, ICTE, Competitions, and regularly stimulating the members to be active. Proconsul Phoenix has provided a steady force in enforcing the channel, keeping the peace where needed and reprimanding those that went out of line. Phoenix keeps track of all activity within the clan, and also provides a good deal of activity as well, skilfully delegating tasks to those below him, but keeping a keen eye on their implementation and inception, as well as evaluating all the results, and charting out the performance of each comp, making adjustments where necessary.
His activities dont stop at working in the clan, hes as much, if not more, active inside the Clan as he is outside, providing a constant liaison with all other clans in the brotherhood, keeping connections where necessary. Phoenix has also been one of the forming members of the newly appointed appeals-panel of the Chamber of Justice, providing a valuable opinion on cases concluded by the Justicar.
Phoenix has provided a constant presence in the brotherhood, helping members where he can, and has been working hard to keep that level activity most have grown accustomed to. It is my sincere opinion he more then deserves elevation to the Rank of Sith Warlord.
Congratulations Phoenix.
Fionn dan Locut'Hal
Companion Class Envoy of House Caliburnus
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It is odd how a Proconsul, whom serves with fervor and great tenacity can be overshadowed by a peer exhibiting those same traits. Today, it is with great pride that I can correct that injustice by honoring Phoenix's accomplishments and commitment to Scholae Palatinae.
As an individual - and role model for his subordinates - Phoenix has accrued several honors and demonstrated the ability to compete in various Brotherhood, and Clan, competitions since his elevation to Battle Lord some two years ago. In that regard, this proud Son of Palpatine has collected two hundred and three (203) Clusters of Fire, thirteen (13) crescents (7 Quartz, 3 Emerald, 1 Sapphire & 2 Amethyst), three (3) Pendants of Blood, two (2) Seals of Dominance, four (4) Seals of Darkness, Bronze Nova, eight (8) Legions of the Scholar - collected for hosting, creation and competition in IRC Trivia, a Dark Cross, a Grand Cross of the Dark Side and a Sapphire Blade. Additionally, he has shown his valor in two Vendettas (Clan Feud & Rite of Supremacy: Second Darkness), countless Brotherhood-wide competitions (Gaming Nights, ICTEs, SITs & Outer Rim War), and Clan-wide competitions (JA Training Nights, IRC Trivia, House Feuds, Clan Events - Halloween Horrors, Tourney of the Fox, Summer Games). All in all... Phoenix has led by example and provided those whom he is tasked with watching over a viable example of what we should all strive for.
You ask, what level of leadership, or mentorship, has he provided since he accepted his duties as a Son of Palpatine? I tell you... every facet. Phoenix has served as a Battle Team Leader (2 months), Quaestor of now-closed House Dorimad Sol, Knight Class Envoy (Clan Envoy) and Proconsul (8 months). During his tenure, he has had a hand in every development, intrigue and change of Scholae Palatinae. Primary amongst these changes is the way our Clan runs and the values that fuel our basic social contract - rules of interaction - to help the Clan prosper. He offers insight into promotions, advice on running competitions or directing traffic/managing subordinates, and finds ways to compliment myself on a daily basis to provide a dual-edged attack for stability and growth for each individual, without sacrificing anything for the whole. And he does this by adhering to the values and rules we have - together - decided upon and enforced for the past eight months.
What projects merit this elevation, you ask? And be sure to not include aforementioned projects on the Sapphire Blade recommendation, I hear you chime in! Phoenix's Sapphire Blade - a testament of his longstanding leadership - was awarded for his day-to-day administrative skills that, over six months, would have worn/torn down the strongest of members in the Brotherhood, in addition to his ability to craft and launch a Clan Feud with Arcona. Today, we honor his contributions to the growth of CSP. Phoenix has provided insight/feedback on the Legions of Scholae Palatinae, the CSP Corps, the CSP Fleet, the CSP Prospectus, the Dark Paths of Scholae Palatinae (major development in Character Development within CSP), contributed hundreds of pages of information - diluting it to its core - for the development of the "Paths" project, wasted countless hours drafting 'additions' and 'bonuses' for the core of the Paths Project to give more depth, hosted - and moderated - several Clan conclaves (massive clan meetings to discuss developments), helped in the direction/development of a new Clan Site, helped mentor/groom future/current leaders within the Clan, and helped establish the framework of the Cocytus System (CSP Dominion) re-draft that depicts: planet size, gravity, history, continents, political outlook, military assets, landmarks, cities and more! (Judecca - primary clan world - registers at 11 pages of detailed information), and he has helped guide our new Clan Envoy (Zeron) as he assumed the post unprepared for his sudden elevation.
What does Phoenix mean to me, you ask? Phoenix is a source of lifeblood for our Clan. His ability to bridge barriers of age, maturity or Clan provide a crucial, and integral, aspect to the Clan's overall growth within the Brotherhood. Additionally, without his insight and - surprisingly - calm influence on me, I fear that I would not have been able to weather the storms I have thus far encountered. Phoenix, while not an activity dynamo, has proven to be a pillar of the Clan and a cog in which we cannot work without. While our work is far from done, he has laid all the groundwork for me to coast on... I can best describe it with an example: Phoenix is the man that mines, molds and lays the iron for which the train (CSP) can run on. While he allows me to show-off my writing skills on high-profile projects... I could not do it without his positive criticism, new ideas and ability to take what I present him and make it a full, functional product.
Phoenix, this promotion is long overdue. I hope that I have the honor of seeing the next one, too!
Braecen Kaeth Kunar
Consul of Scholae Palatinae
Phoenix d'Tana Palpatine, 2007-06-23 22:00:00 UTC