Kooki was my deputy in Battleteam Arete, though she wasn’t officially put into the position until the very end. She helped with wiki editing, bouncing ideas for fiction and a theme for each report. I am very grateful for every ounce of assistance she was able to lend despite difficulties in her real life. She became known as the ‘Mom of Qel-Droma’ for her caring and sensitivity for members of our extended family in Arcona. While we were sad to see her go, I know she will happily continue on working towards the betterment of Clan Arcona as a whole.

Her recent entry into the November-December Pilot of the Antei Contract Bureau was nothing short of phenomenal, especially when considering that it was her very first contract. It’s rare for people to score above half in their first attempt, much less a second or third. The amount of people that I have seen accomplish this can be counted on one hand and it is a testament to her skill.

As far as personal accomplishments go, Kooki has participated in numerous competitions, earning several shinies along the way whether it be fiction or getting a gaming entry in for the War. Speaking of the war, Kooki participated in ten of the eleven available events, an impressive feat given the hectic real life schedule and balancing raising a child at the same time. Whilst we’re sad to see her go, and we know she will do great things for House Galeres, it is my pleasure to recommend this Steel Cross for Kookimarissia Mimosa-Inahj for her efforts and continued support of the Shadow Clan.

Congratulations, Amy!

• Aedile, House Qel-Droma of Clan Arcona

Kordath is one of the most dedicated, selfless members of Arcona not currently in leadership. Not because he can’t be, or he isn’t willing to help out -- on the contrary, he’s served Arcona well as a BTL in the past -- but because he understands how important it is to have leaders who aren’t leaders. That is, regular guys who are putting in the work, demonstrating their dedication to the First Clan, and serving as the backbone of a championship-caliber community without any obligation.

Kordath does that, and he does it well. He’s an enthusiastic and well-rounded competitor, a team player, and a delight to have around. He participated in all eleven events in Great Jedi War XI and placed in one of them, delivering just the kind of performance that Arcona asks all of its members for. He did it all with a smile, inspiring his fellow Arconans to do the same.

Thanks for all that you do for us, Kord, and congratulations!

Proconsul of Clan Arcona

I feel obliged to give something back towards Kordath since he has given so much towards the team so here it is. Kord, the Ryn from within has truly let loose his productive side, not just for Dark Forge but for the Clan. Since his promotion, he has earned 211 Clusters of Fire, some of which were earned in the GJW XI. Gaming has always been a big part of Kord’s life in Arcona, and has earned three Pendants of Blood since he became a Krath priest. Beyond his gaming activity, he has also been partial to activity in competitions. By submitting to twenty-one of these, he placed in six of them.

But his activity doesn’t just stop there, in light of the recent Great Jedi War, he stepped up to the task at hand. His hands dug deep into any and every place possible. In Arcona, Kord was always one of the first to submit his entries, and the first to proof his team-mates. His entry placed in only one event, the Run on, but his edits, suggestions and advice can be seen across the Arconan board. In my personal experience, whenever our Run on team needed a proofer, Kord was there, and whenever someone needed a post before theirs, he was there to quickly produce a strong story for them to continuously retaliate from. I am proud to call Kord my brother in arms during this war.

Congratulations for earning this award, Kord. Now rest in your new cabin.

Battleteam Leader of Dark Forge