One year. It has now been officially one year since Wuntila Zratian Entar Arconae ascended to Consul of Clan Arcona, and to the rank of Obelisk Exarch. In that time, Arcona has continued to prosper and uphold the title of First Clan of the Brotherhood, uncontested and with great poise and honor. Most recently, Arcona alone accounted for 41% of Novae won in the Horizons Vendetta. That level of not just activity, but excellence, all comes under the watchful eye of our Consul -the unquestioned leader and face of Arcona. At the start of the Fued, he told me to participate fully as a member of Arcona, and not to worry about my typical duties as Proconsul. In doing this, he effectively shouldered the entire weight of running Clan Arcona on his own, doing things like organizing members into participating, proof reading, and sorting issues of conflict that can arise during times of intense competition between Clouses. Not just internally for Arcona, but in making sure that any issue between an Arconan and a non-Arconan was quickly and effectively settled. It's one thing to dismiss your assistant and partner (who's job is to help make the job easier), but another thing entirely to put aside personal glory for the sake of making sure things run smoothly. Wuntila does this everyday, and sadly some of the things he does do not get seen by the every day Arconan, or the other members of the Brotherhood. He was awarded an Anteian Cross for his work in sorting out teams for the big Run-On event, making sure every single Arconan was put into a team and not left out in the rain. Even with certain members double-dealing on matchmaking by ignoring the form they signed up with, he still managed to make sure that no one was left behind. On top of that, when Week 3 had come to an end, and an emergency arose for the Combat Master, Wun volunteered himself to finish out the grading of the (5) five matches that were left. These were not quick grades, mind you, but post-by-post analysis that left the combatants with a clear and distinct understanding of the things that lead up to his final decision. Even with all of that, Wun still earned 10 Seals of his own and took home a Bronze and a Silver Nova. His work as an Operator for the ACC has been an going thing for the Consul of Arcona, not something that was limited to the Vendetta alone.

As leader outside of the Vendetta, Wuntila continues to be at the head of the reformed attitude of Clan Arcona. He works tirelessly everyday to assure that we leave behind old beliefs of insularity and encourages healthy relations with the rest of the Brotherhood. He has been integral in the creation and execution of the three major competitions that were held in the time between the last Great Jedi War, and the current Vendetta; The Arcona Family Fued (War of Three Families), Operation: Rolling Thunder, and the Trials of Loyalty. He was the primary writer of the Family Feud, and did most of the grading. He likewise featured heavily in O:RT, and helped with the grading of Trials of Loyalty. He has also been at the head of any major promotion or award given to a member of Arcona, and continues to do so. Always willing to help his members, he may not be the most warm and cuddly Consul, but there is no one else who you want in your corner when things go wrong, and there is no one better at batting down the hatches when things need to get done. He is inspirational as a leader and someone I strive every day to hopefully be able to reach his level. He takes the time out of his own schedule to make sure I'm doing things properly, teaching me how to be a better administrator and in handling the day-to-day operations of running a Clan as big and as active as Arcona.

For all your work as Consul of Arcona, and for taking on a burden that few other leaders can come close to bearing, I hereby announce Wuntila Zratian Entar Arconae as an Obelisk Primarch.

-Marick Arconae Proconsul, Clan Arcona

As Grand Master, I am responsible for ensuring the success of the entire club. I am often required to spend a lot of time assisting other leaders, giving advice, helping deal with complex issues. I haven't had to do this with Arcona, and it is largely due to the steady hand and constant activity of Wuntila. He serves as a great example to his clan, always striving for excellence, always working to better the experience of the members. He does this not for personal achievement, nor for glory, but only so that the Brotherhood is a better place. This has always been, in my eyes, the mark of a true leader in this club.

In recent months, several members have complained to me about the excessive success of Arcona. I have joked that perhaps the best way to handicap the Clan is by making Wuntila serve elsewhere. I'd never force that, but I have no doubt that he would enjoy the same success wherever he goes. He's that good.

Today, I am very happy to be able to add my voice to the number of those recommending that he be elevated to the final Equite rank, one step away from vaunted Elder status. Well earned, Sam. Thanks again for everything that you have done, and no doubt will continue to do. Let me know when you're done being Consul. I'll find a place for you.

~Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

When I came back from yet another retirement slightly less than a year ago, I came back to Arcona with Wun Wun as Consul. At the time I didn't realize he hadn't been Consul for long; Wun already was a pillar of activity, stability, excellence and leadership in Arcona, and his drive to bring the Clan to new heights impressed me greatly. These qualities have not dwindled over time, as we see in Brotherhood leadership ever so often. Wun has led Arcona through the Horizons Vendetta, ensuring over one third of all Novae were awarded to Arconans. Aside from this, Wuntila has done a tremendous job as ACC judge, stepping in where needed and always being there to save the day. He has also helped me out a lot, by beta testing a lot of my weird coding experiments. All in all, it is safe to say that, with Wuntila at the helm, the rest of us Arconae can safely retreat to our studies or other duties, as through his leadership, Arcona will only grow and prosper more. Hence, Wuntila highly deserves a promotion to the highest level of Equite.

James L. Entar Arconae Seneschal of the Brotherhood

To Whom It May Concern,

Wuntila, Consul of Arcona, has served with a great deal of honor and ability. Over the last year since he took over as Consul he has led Arcona on a path of continuing dominance. Leading a clan is no easy feat, let alone one involving so many high ranked members that reside within Arcona. Wuntila has continued to keep his best foot forward and hasn’t slouched from the daunting challenges that accompany being Consul. Even after a year he continues to be a stellar leader and hard worker bettering Arcona, himself and the DJB as a whole for his efforts. I am most glad to recommend his promotion to EQ4. He has more than earned it. Congratulations!

Xen’Mordin Vismorsus Quaestor of Scholae Palatinae

I've worked with Wuntila for coming on 12 months now as part of his Summit and boy have those 12 months been interesting. Wun has been a massive part of my life, seeing as I spend so much time doing stuff involved with the DB. His influence on my leadership skills in real life have allowed me to excel on my course and complete projects that involve massive workloads, problem solving, dealing with difficult situations and team mates. I also have to say that Sam has had a massive impact on Arcona. The Shadow Clan has never been stronger, despite what people said about Arcona under Sashar after GJW IX. The Arcona that exists now could not do so without Wun. He brought the current Summit together, trained us, guided us. He also put the time and effort in to support me despite my difficulties, fallacies and idiocies. Wuntila is the be all and end all to me when it comes to Arcona...I could not imagine Arcona without him, nor could many others.

It is only fair to recognise Wun's achievements and effort with a promotion to the last step of the Equite tier. Well done, Sam.

Sanguinius Tsucyra Entar QUA of House Galeres

Wuntila takes his job seriously, and thereby sets the bar for the rest of his summit to do the same. He has been a driving force behind the success of Arcona in the year since it has reclanned, both individually and in his ability to encourage others to be better. He understands what it means to lead, frequently sacrificing his own personal glory and chance to participate in events to ensure that all of Arcona, and indeed the rest of the Broterhood, is improved. I doubt people really consider how much he contributes outside the clan simply by ensuring that Arcona always puts out quality work. In the past Vendetta you could see the other clouses up their game, simply to try to beat Arcona.

All that he has done, in my opinion, goes well beyond the available sacrificial medals. Only a promotion really encompasses the magnitude of service that needs to be rewarded. Well done, Garc...you make us proud.

-Scelestus

Where would Arcona be without Wuntila? It’s not easy to say, but I do not think we would be where we are today. It has been a year since he was appointed to Consul, and Arcona has only grown and improved in that time.

The work that Wun has done is obvious to even the newest members of the Brotherhood. He motivates all of us to take part whenever there is a competition, even going so far as to sacrifice his own chances at a Nova or other glory in exchange for getting Arcona’s participation figures as high as possible. For Horizons, he was around virtually 24/7, somehow managing to squeeze in some competing as he rallied each and every one of us, even volunteering to judge ACC matches when it became clear that help in that area was needed. Wuntila also spearheaded the competitions that were ‘Trial of Loyalty’, as well as the Family Feud. Both of these were multi-event ‘operations’. Wun worked tirelessly to make sure these excellent competitions were given the top-notch treatment, and both operations were big hits with Arcona.

All in, Wun, or Sam as most of us know him, has been a fantastic Consul, and has done an exemplary job of keeping Arcona at the top of the DJB’s totem pole. Enjoy this one, Sam. You earnt it. ;)

Andrelious J. Inahj Commander, Void Squadron Qel-Droma of Arcona

I don’t know where to begin with this recommendation, and I’m usually the one with a lot to say. The thing is, the contributions Wuntila has made to Clan Arcona are so enormous, and so vital to our success, that any attempt to describe them feels, somehow, inadequate. I have known Wuntila for a long time, and in that time he has grown into a strong, confident leader who understands what it takes to assume responsibility for an entire Clan. Under his watchful - and sometimes stern - gaze, Arcona has come into its own, and emerged as a cohesive and well-rounded unit.

Wun is the guide - the man who sets the tone, the standard, and the philosophy. He is the emotional and intellectual leader of not just a Clan, but a movement, and has worked hand-in-hand with other members of Arcona to revolutionize his unit. Wun’s Arcona has been at the forefront of innovation and improvement, aimed at fostering strength in the Brotherhood as a whole. There is something about Wuntila’s leadership that, in my limited experience, is uncommon. It is not unique, and it should not be - each and every member of this organization should emulate this attitude and approach, as it has been proven to be successful by Arcona’s performance in this year of his Consulate. Now that I’ve given this central tenet such a magnanimous prelude, I must apologize if it comes off as somewhat anticlimactic - Wuntila goes out of his way to befriend each of his members.

This may seem like common sense, that a leader should be friends with his members, but it is not always so. Arcona is a unit founded upon friendship, and if not for the personal connections linking its diverse population, its roster would not be filled with the long-standing members that it is. Wun works very hard at making every Arconan feel at home, striving to forge a relationship with each of us. For a battleteam leader, maybe this would be easy. But for a Consul of a Clan as large and as active as his? Hardly so. And yet, he pulls it off with aplomb, and a particular style that is his alone.

Wuntila is a confident, capable, and compassionate. He is level-headed and firm. I am fortunate to have known him well enough to say these things with complete assurance, and grateful to have served as a member of his Summit. He has been a mentor to me, as he has been to countless others. Beyond these things, I know that he deserves to bear one more title, one more accolade - that of the highest rank of the Equite tier. As long as my beloved Clan, the home of so many formerly-lost souls, remains in the hands of Wuntila Entar, Arcona will continue to grow and improve - and the other Clans and Houses will follow her lead.

-Legorii

Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2012-11-21 11:10:03 UTC