Sabers screeched through the training halls of the Arcona Citadel as two members clashed in combat. An ochre blade swung around to swiftly block a strike that would have seen the Aedile of House Galare’s head cleaved from his torso. Ducking under the attack, the Zabrak brought his fist up with surprising speed, allowing it to slam into his student’s torso and sending him staggering backwards.

“You still lack drive, dedication,” Cethgus Entar Arconae sneered. “You have learned nothing from me,” the rumbling voice of the Aedile spilled across the hall.

Liu’qin grumbled slightly as pain traced across his body, though it was surprising that he recovered so quickly. He grabbed his armoury saber and brought himself to facethe Primarch. Forcing his feet to move, he drew himself closer to his Master, trying to figure out a way to slip past his defence.

Cethgus moved first, however. The Primarch darted forward with speed and precision wrought from years of combat. Blow after blow rained down on the Jedi Hunter as he fought back with every muscle in his body. Though it seemed that the fight was very much one sided, Liu’qin had come a long way from being the Novice that Cethgus once inherited as a student. He was now fully trained in combat and by skill and instinct was actually causing his Master to break a sweat.

Slipping under his student’s defence the Aedile brought his hand out grabbed a hold of Liu’qin wrist, held it in place while snapping his knee into the Jedi Hunters stomach, sending him sprawling into the floor. Taking a few steps back the eyes of the Iridonian fell upon a male human standing in the viewing gallery he had only just arrived.

“That’s enough,” the man's voice was recognisable over the training rooms speakers. It belonged to Sanguinius, Quaestor of House Galeres.

Cethgus looked over at his brother and tried to hold up all 5-fingers of his hand, indicating he needed more time with his apprentice.

Sang shook his head, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

Cethgus frowned and tilted his head, but when he turned back to his apprentice, he was no longer laying sprawled out on the training floor. The Jedi Hunter instead stood proudly behind his master, armory saber leveled at his neck.

The Aedile grunted, but then nodded slowly.

“He’s ready, brother,” Sang said over the speakers. “Congratulations, Liu’qin.”

Liu’quin beamed with pride as he lowered his saber and bowed respectfully towards his Quaestor. He felt a sudden shift in the air of the room. Before he could blink, he felt a heavy fist slam into the side of his jaw jerking his head, shoulders, and then his entire body into the cold hard floor. The newly minted Knight’s body bounced once and then skidded to a halt a few meters away.

Sanguinius shook his head, and Cethgus shrugged helplessly before walking over to offer his student a hand up.

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I am delighted to announce that Liu’qin Vahn is ready for promotion to the prized rank of Dark Jedi Knight. He has completed all of the tasks that were required of him to obtain this rank.

Firstly, he has obtained 122 Clusters of Fire, showing he is highly active within the DJB gaming community. He has also proven that he has knowledge in various combat techniques, having obtained the Dark Maven of Combat degree.

Liu’qin has also demonstrated a good readiness for leadership, having passed both Shadow Academy Leadership exams, as well as running the Critical Error competition.

When it comes to general activity, Liu’qin has impressed, taking part in five The Old Republic Warzones, and another 10 regular competitions, these being the Dark Crusade’s Phase I Chapter 1 gaming, the Jedi Knight Ladder #6, Curbstomp the Gamers 3, Dozen of Games Round XI, the Trials of Loyalty events Antagonise, Team Name/Logo and Battleplan, Dozen of Games, Caption the Frag and Your Dream..Room?

Liu’qin has also been awarded a Dark Cross and several crescents, showing he has been recognised both for his skill and his outstanding activity.

Finally, he has completed both the time requirement for promotion, and his major summit task, which was to make a detailed report on Journeymen inside of Clan Arcona, detailing where he felt we could improve, how he felt he developed, and if he needed any help at all.

Congratulations, Liu’qin

Andrelious J. Inahj Clan Rollmaster, Arcona

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I am honoured to be recommending my student Liu’qin for the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. He has been a dedicated member of Clan Arcona and House Galeres though he has had his ups and downs, I am glad to see the day he finally makes it to the rank of DJK. His activity and drive to progress further in the Brotherhood has been a clear example with this promotion.

I would like to take this chance to talk about Liu’qin as a person and a member of Clan Arcona. He has been an active and friendly member since he joined this club. Taking every task in his stride and aiming to achieve the very highest standard with everything he undertakes. He has dabbled in every aspect of the Brotherhood, from writing to gaming and is always trying to interact with new members of the Clan and get involved as much as possible. He is in touch with myself and Sang all the time trying to get more work where he can.

He enjoys getting himself involved inside of the fictional development and continues to ask for work in this area. Though recently he has began to interact with other members of the Clan inside of the Old Republic, doing Warzones with myself, Snar and Atyiru both of which will help them towards their goals further on towards Dark Jedi Knight. He is helpful and fun to talk to never having a dull moment, for all of these reasons he is a respected and energetic part of Clan Arcona and House Galeres.

For all your hard work over the years, and dedication to Clan Arcona you deserve this promotion. You finally made it to Dark Jedi Knight, Congratulations Liu’qin and keep up the hard work in the future, I look forward to seeing more from you.

Cethgus Tiberius Entar Arconae Aedile of House Galeres

Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2013-05-13 19:54:29 UTC