Jedi hunter Tirano Yamayura has been a Jedi Hunter for a mere four months, but in that time, we have seen an explosive amount of activity as well as a desire to better our House and Clan from him. In that time, he has entered into seven competitions, placing in five. In addition, Tirano passed the Old Republic History Shadow Academy Course, earned 15 Cluster of Fires, and has submitted and ran two competitions at both the House and Clan level. But what makes Tirano such a valuable member is not just his consistency, but his enthusiasm. Tirano is a regular face on IRC, regularly visiting #Taldryan and #Ektrosis to talk to his leaders and fellow members. He lets his leaders know that there are not enough competitions available, and that we ought to get to work, and consistently asks what else can he do, or what is available for him to do. It is refreshing to see such an attitude in a newer member! Tirano has also shown a selfless side of himself to us. He was offered a part in the now practically finished Taruma Enrichment Project, run by both the Quaestor and Myself. He contributed with an amazing article concerning the local business prospects of the Natives of Taruma, as well as several enthusiastic attempts at a Map of the Planet itself.

For his consistent dedication to Personal Advancement at all costs, and for his Fantastic Work on the behalf of his House and Clan Mates, It is my Honor to bestow this Saber upon Tirano Yamayura! May this blade serve you well Dark Jedi Knight.

~Aedile Vodo Biask

The Trial of Knighthood isn't a simple checklist as past ranks may have been. A person should be seen as a fairly active member of the Clan and House they belong to, completing many activities over several months normally to achieve the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

Awarded with a Dark Cross in October of 2007, Tirano has always been an active and engaged member of House Ektrosis. There has never been a time where he has slipped out of our radar and disappeared, and his enthusiasm to do as his Summit commands him is unparalleled. According to his dossier, Tirano has placed in eight competitions alone since his promotion to Jedi Hunter (Don't listen to what Vodo says!), and has participated in even more. A gaming beast, he has 31 Clusters of Fire documented on his dossier since his promotion, but has nearly the same amount awaiting to be awarded for recent gaming nights.

His work on the Taruma Project was tremendous, and Vodo covered most of the basics regarding that. He wrote approximately three pages of fiction regarding the businesses of the planet as well as other small details, and also drew many maps of the continents on the planet itself.

Tirano has a warbanner for himself and built numerous relationships with members of both his House and Clan, and has been especially warm toward the newer members after the Archanis merger.

One thing Tirano lacks that most other Dark Jedi Knights have in Ektrosis is a formal leadership position. However, this is of little concern to me. Tirano has been a leader by example with his persistence in the gaming department (a rarity in our House), running competitions on a Clan-wide level, and having an admirable personality. Never once have I received complaints about Tirano, and he is always a fun and helpful member on IRC, email and the forums.

This continued dedication and loyalty to Taldryan is a facet of Tirano's character I treasure deeply, and I am proud to present him with the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. Congratulations!

+OP Sklib+

Hel-Pa Taldrya Sklib, 2008-03-02 14:44:46 UTC