Jade has been with the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for a very long time; she's had her active moments and inactive moment but she has always come back and like a dedicated member she's always been around aiding her House and Clan from behind the scene. It's true that members can fall through the cracks and we, as leaders, sometimes miss them. This has been the case here. And this is something I've been planning and trying to rectify since her remarkable talents have come to light as my faithful Battleteam Leader.

However before I go into the juicy stuff lets just see what this remarkable member has earned since her last promotion in 7/4/2007; Dark Side Scroll, six Seal's of Pain, an Anteian Cross, a Dark Cross, 3 Quartz Crescents, 6 Emerald Crescents, and 4 Topaz Crescents. She has taken 5 Shadow Academy courses and received a Dark Maven in Writing.

During all this time she has served as in two Battleteam Leader appointments; her first appointment was Battleteam Leader of Ravana Squadron from 8/2/2007 - 10/6/2007 and then again in 1/20/2008 as Battleteam Leader of the Night Hawks. In that time she had grown from strength to strength. Not only do I have to endure her charming and bubbly personality (which I love so much) constantly on IRC, but she also performs her duties with great consideration for her members. All you need to do is check out all of her twelve Battleteam Leader Reports to see how much of a personal touch she adds. She has also run to a total of 22 comps since her last promotion from battle team to clan wide and judged them all. House Marka Ragnos wouldn't be House Marka Ragnos without this amazing, incredible and lovely woman. To go further into this she currently has two Apprentices she's training to Knighthood. It can be said that good leadership is what makes a good House; I don’t have enough experience as QUA to agree or disagree with that...but what I do know is a leader is nothing without the support and trust that he, or she, gives to fellow members. I know I wouldn't have come this far as a leader if it that not been for the support and trust of members like Jade who want their House, their Clan, grow and be a fun place to be among friends.

So here at the end of the longest promotion recommendation I have ever wrote that I say these words; I, Sith Battlemaster Ashura Megos Isradia, Quaestor of House Marka Ragnos, hereby request the Dark Jedi Knight known as Jades "Imperial" Atema be elevated from the Journeymen class to enter the Equite class, to be promoted to the rank of Krath Priest with all privileges and honours that come with her new rank. Jade, stand tall now, try and hold back those tears... you earned this... you did... congratulations Priestess on a job well done. ^-^

~SBM Ashura Megos Isradia Quaestor House Marka Ragnos Clan Naga Sadow

Jade has been a member of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for a significant amount of time. During her tenure she has taken on a number of leadership positions and has contributed to the Clan in many ways. In this letter I will look through a number of factors in coming to the conclusion that she should be promoted to the level of equite. The reasons for my admission are based upon her activity, leadership, and time.

I feel that the contributions made by Jade since her last promotion warrant the promotion they include an Anteian Cross, a Dark Cross, Six Seals of Pain, Three Crescents with Quartz Stars, Six Crescents with Emerald Stars, Four Crescents with Topaz Stars.

Jade has displayed an ample amount of leadership for this to be a sufficient criterion for her promotion to the level of equite. She has led Ravana Squadron for a number of months and led the Night Hawks for a number of months. During her tenure in these positions she has maintained the Battleteam Roster, run competitions within and outside her team, reported and contributed to House Summit, made promotion and award recommendations for members when needed and continues to set an example in terms of conduct and activity.

Jade has maintained a steady personal level of activity for a period of over six months. It is thus, that after review of the three key criteria which Jade has fulfilled I come to the conclusion that Jade is ready to enter the Equite class.

~Alexander ‘Xander’ Anderson AED House Marka Ragnos Clan Naga Sadow

Jade has been a fine example of a leader. In the few months that she has been a Battleteam leader she has increased activity among her teammates and proven herself to be a fine asset to the clan. Her loyalty is unquestionable and her skills are great. More over she is a quality member who knows when to lead and when to follow never allowing ego or self importance to get in the way of her duties to the clan. Along with these considerations she has been a part of the Brotherhood for close to nine years and while only a Dark Jedi Knight has never complained about her status compared to others who have been around for less time. Jade is a valued member and an even more valued friend, and as such is deserving of this promotion.

~Krath Pontifex Shin'ichi Keibatsu Sadow Son of Sadow

Jades 'Imperial' Atema has been a shinning example of what a leader should be. Her numerous competitions have given our journeymen more fun things to do then they can handle and they have loved every one of them. She has constantly provided a presence on IRC to be available to her team and clan members alike and has put out reports timely to keep them in the loop. I have watched the Night Hawks flourish under her tutelage and am proud to have her on my summit. She has participated in numerous comps herself always leading by example and it is with pleasure I recommend her for this promotion to Krath Priestess. Since her knighting Jade has continued to strive to do more for Clan Naga Sadow and the Dark Brotherhood as a whole. Well done, Jade!

~Epis Ashia Kagan Keibatsu Consul Clan Naga Sadow

Ashia Kagan Keibatsu, 2008-05-06 15:45:01 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Cypha, 2008-05-07 10:32:10 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Kantor, 2008-05-06 22:16:34 UTC

In accordance to the Clan Taldryan promotion guidlines, Novice Swifty Chapple has: a) Passed the Brotherhood Basics Exam b) Posted on the House Ektrosis Forums c) Passed the IRC Basics Exam. Congratulations on the promotion, Acolyte Swifty Chapple ~ Tetrarch Anubis Annedu

General Zxyl Bes'uliik, 2008-05-06 16:27:37 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Athena Sentire, 2008-05-06 17:43:11 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Asail, 2008-05-06 12:23:16 UTC

Fenris has demostrated what it means be a Dark Jedi Knight. I have watched this young man flourish into the Jedi Hunter I see before me. He has taken each trial in stride and faced a few challenges along the way, but persevered through all of them. He's most recent challenge in changing Masters in the middle of his Knight Trials, didn't slow him down. He worked hard through these trials, making revision after revision of his sabre fiction, became an ACC combatant, ran his own clan wide comp, assisted his house summit on various projects and activities as well as completing an abundance of SA courses and participating in several competitions. I see potential in this journeyman to do great things for CNS and the DB in the future. It is with the utmost pleasure that I recommend Fenris to be elevated to the rank of Knight with all duties, honors, and privileges accorded to this Rank.

~Epis Ashia Kagan Keibatsu Consul Clan Naga Sadow

Admittedly, for most Journeyman, the road to Dark Jedi Knight is arduous. It takes patience, perseverance, and above all, the desire to improve one's Self and abilities far beyond what they themselves thought they were capable of. In my estimation, Jedi Hunter Fenris has definitely demonstrated those admirable qualities. Under Krath Pontifex Shin'ichi Keibatsu Sadow's tough but fair guidance, Fenris has doggedly developed his writing skills, adding to his already impressive skill set that includes the ability to foster camaraderie and actively participate in the Clan's activities. His visibility and vigor, combined with his good nature and positive outlook, will assuredly inspire others to quest for the honor of being named Dark Jedi Knight; this quality will undoubtedly serve both Fenris and the Brotherhood well, with him standing on the cusp of Equite-hood and greater influence within the Clan and club. As Clan Rollmaster, and steward of Clan Naga Sadow's Master Student Program, it is my profound pleasure to recommend Jedi Hunter Fenris for Knighthood. Congratulations!

~Krath Priest Tsainetomo Keibatsu Rollmaster of Clan Naga Sadow

Jedi Hunter Fenris' path to Knighthood has been a somewhat tumultuous and unorthodox journey. Having come to my attentions on the heels of his former master's departure from the clan I took the young Jedi Hunter with the expectations that his abilities had been honed and that he needed only moderate guidance. I was wrong.

He came to me as a new journeyman with untapped potential and raw enthusiasm and out of those elements with diligence he turned himself into someone that I am proud to recommend for Knighthood into Clan Naga Sadow. I was not easy on him, I did not let him "coast" because of his former master, in fact I believe I was harder on him for the very reason of his former apprenticeship, but in the end he showed to me the true depth of character by taking all the guidance and wisdom that I could impart to him and making something of it. In recognition of the exemplary completion of the Trials of Knighthood, and for having the Fortitude, Diligence, and Talent to not only endure but excel I Krath Pontifex Shin'ichi Keibatsu Sadow, as his Master, hereby recommend that Jedi Hunter Fenris be elevated to the Knighthood with all the Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities appertaining thereto.

~Krath Pontifex Shin'ichi Keibatsu Sadow Son of Sadow

Ashia Kagan Keibatsu, 2008-05-05 18:47:18 UTC

On behalf of the Grand Master and various members of the Brotherhood, I have the honor to submit this promotion request for Lucien Kaeth:

Lucien is an outstanding example of what a Proconsul should be. Instead of focusing on assassinating his Consul, he has worked tirelessly on increasing the activity of the clan while at the same time remaining very accessible to the membership that he is there to serve. Since his last promotion seven months ago, Lucien has earned a Sapphire Blade, a Legion of the Scholar, a Scroll of Foundation (for guiding his apprentice, Yeldarb, to the rank of DJK), a Seal of Loyalty, as well as 2 crescents and a Bronze Nova for placing in competitions. Lucien has also focused on his Shadow Academy studies by earning a Dark Maven Service and completing three additional courses during his busy schedule. When it comes to competitions, Lucien is also a great example as he helped guide the clan through the Reclamation of Judecca Campaign as well as the 2007 CSP Winter Games. Overall, Lucien excels at a variety of tasks that range from leadership as Proconsul to creating and running competitions to administration of the Master/Student program.

Templar Angelo Dante

Rollmaster of Dorimad Sol

Ever since he assumed the position of Proconsul of Clan Scholae Palatinae, Lucien has been a major driving force in the development of the clan. Not only has he maintained a high level of activity in command areas, such as reports, etc, he has also been instrumental in the refurbishment of the Clan's various systems in need. The website, for example, is one of his major projects, changing what was once a barely more than HTML page into a php-bound powerhouse. His fingerprints can also be seen on the new proposal for the MSP system for the clan, which has been met with widespread approval from the summits.

All in all, I cannot imagine what a person could do to deserve an elevation more than Lucien. Well done.

Sith Warrior Brent Ligur Victae

Aedile of Caliburnus

Lucien is one of the best things that has ever happened to Clan Scholae Palatinae. After he joined House Acclivis Draco about a month I was appointed Quaestor, he wasn't very active for several months, but this changed shortly before he was appointed Knight Commander of the Brotherhood.

Throughout the Eighth Great Jedi War, he constantly pushed himself to a point that immediately placed him in the upper echelons of Scholae Palatinae's "outstandingly active members." In fact, he even tried his hand at an "inspirational speech" to the Clan. About halfway through the War, I remember sending an email to members of Acclivis Draco whom I really, really wanted to promote. Lucien was one of the few who responded, and his response allowed me to identify him for the times to come: "What if I participate in every event?"

Out of the entire Clan, Lucien earned the second-most amount of Seals of Pain with a whopping 16, along with 31 Clusters of Fire. He was, of course, promoted to the rank of Obelisk Prelate.

Shortly after the conclusion of the Incursion, Braecen made it known that he was going to retire due to unfortunate circumstances in "real life." Lucien was, at this time, a highly trusted adviser to the Clan and House Summits and was immediately thrust into the long discussion about who should be placed where. When it was proposed (numerous times) that I take Proconsul, I immediately rejected the offer because I still had work to do in House Acclivis Draco as Quaestor. Lucien's name came up one day, during one of these conversations, and he accepted the offer of Proconsul, much to all of our gratitude.

He has served as Proconsul of Clan Scholae Palatinae since the beginning of September 2007, almost eight months ago. In this position, he has been a consistent, steady hand that has picked up the slack everywhere and has helped forge the Clan into a more organized, unified entity. In addition to his involvement in nearly every project that is undertaken, he has been a source of creativity and has demonstrated it through the creation of several Clan-wide competitions: the Reclamation of Judecca, the Winter Games, and the House Caliburnus-Dorimad Sol Feud, and has had a large role in developing this year's Independence Games. He has been absolutely phenomenal in his work, and I know that he will continue this custom of excellence.

Lucien has also been a great mentor and power generator behind the Master-Student Program. In addition to having one of his students reach Dark Jedi Knight, Yeldarb Vohokou, he has another, who has shown great promise and will probably become one of the most decorated members of the Clan, Tra'an Reith. He has recently standardized the way promotions are processed through the chains of command, and he has been revising the Clan's Journeyman promotion guidelines, which is no small project, to fit the Dark Brotherhood's constantly shifting form; in fact, this will be the most major revision dealt to the guidelines since over a year ago.

Sure, all of these things are nice and make the world happy, but the most impressive trait that Lucien bears is his ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. He has been streamlining the way Scholae Palatinae's leaders talk to each other and how project leaders are being bugged for status reports and updates. Lucien has been keeping everyone informed of everything he's doing, and I really appreciate it.

In order to express my gratitude to this staple of Clan Scholae Palatinae, I recommend Lucien Kaeth for promotion to the rank of Obelisk Exarch. Congratulations and thank you.

-- RevengeX Palpatine Quaestor of House Acclivis Draco

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To Whom It May Concern:

Over the last 7 months, No one has produced more for Clan Scholae Palatinae than our beloved Proconsul, Lucien Kaeth. While balancing both PCON and KCB, Lucien managed to accomplish many impressive feats for the Clan. Most importantly, Lucien has revamped our Master Student Program, which was in desperate need of reevaluation. Additionally, Lucien has taken up many other projects, including stimulating the release of the CSP Gazette, a monthly Newsletter published by members of the clan, as well as rehashing the clan's military might by reorganizing our wiki pages. Furthermore, Lucien has also worked with RevengeX on getting an operational Clan Website going. Among a handful of other projects, Lucien has developed into a steady presence that is required within the clan.

Although he was a new comer to the clan not so long ago, Lucien's ability to work with those that had already called CSP home made him fill the role of PCon perfectly. As QUA of HDS, Lucien has made my job considerably easier. When something needs to get done for the Clan, he's your man. Even if it is something small and relatively meaningless, Lucien will give you his time and listen to what you have to say. This trait is admirable among leadership and has contributed greatly to Lucy's success in CSP.

Among the myriad of side projects that Lucien has contributed, his own attention has been devoted mostly at advancing his clan. I am almost positive that I am not privy to all the top secret things he has done, but even I have seen enough to realize that he is worthy of commendation. Several policies instated by Lucien have helped the Clan, trim some of the fat from the last GJW. One such policy is the Activity or AWOL policy. Plainly…Either you are active or you get awoled. The policy, while plain, has actually benefited the clan by getting members to participate when they were otherwise unmotivated to do so.

In 7 months of service as PCON, Lucien has accomplished what many could not do in a year's time. He continually works himself to the bone all for the advancement of the Clan. He's a great confidant, and a problem solver. Lucien and all his hard work has greatly contributed to the molding and sustenance of this great clan. Thank you for everything you have done Lucien and congratulations.

-SBL Thran Occasus, QUA House Dorimad Sol

During his tenure as Proconsul, Lucien has been instrumental in the growth and prosperity of the Clan, helping push her into a new age. Since his last promotion, Lucien has been awarded the Sapphire Blade for his numerous works for the clan and the planning, running, judging of Reclamation. After that award, Lucien took off with a list of projects. First, he organized, planned, ran and judged more the 75% of the CSP Winter Games. He was able to pick up on my slack as I was somewhat "gone" in that time. He ran the competition with minimal over seeing by myself, a testament to his growth as a leader.

Along with competitions, he strives to help progress members and give them more meaning to each step they take within the Clan and DB. By this, he has overtaken the responsibility of rewriting the promotional fictions for when people are promoted, revamp of promotional guidelines to include the MAA/SA auto promos, his untold work as KCB for seven months, and the task of moving Yeldarb to the rank of Dark Jedi Knight as his master. With being a master himself, he has worked hard to revamp the Master/Student program, making masters accountable for both their actions and that of their students and making sure they stay active and have fun within the DB. On the route of revamping, Lucien along with his team, has been working hard to make CSP's Legions and Fleet more believable. Currently all legion number have been updated to match "actual" troops numbers as well as the construction of NPC's for both Legion and Naval commanders. Along with the NPC's, military ranks and uniforms are being constructed to model the new vision of CSP forces and will be awarded to those members that show promise; adding to the ever-growing fictional outlet for our members. Finally, in the push to help our members grow fictionally, Lucien has overseen Anga and her team in the creation of CSP's first fictional newsletter. Unlike other newsletters that have come about, this will focus merely on the fictional aspects of CSP, in-character interviews and reports on the occurrences within CSP space. Lucien has been the model of what every PCON should be. Taking the ideas created and running with them, giving them a life of their own. One day I will be honored when I step down and nominate him as my successor, but for now, I am honored to recommend my friend, my brother, to the rank of Obelisk Exarch. It is well deserved.

Phoenix Palpatine Consul of Scholae Palatinae

Congratulations on your promotion

Dark Side Adept Syn Kaek Master At Arms

Syn Kaek, 2008-05-05 16:53:45 UTC

Ashron has completed his Character Sheet for the ACC, has complete the Training Saber Course, and Passed Three Shadow Academy Courses; including Hand-to-Hand Combat and Sith Alchemy, two difficult courses. I believe that Ashron is ready to receive a Master in Clan Plagueis.

Congratulations on reaching Protector, Ashron, you deserve it.

Adept Alaris Jinn, 2008-05-05 13:07:58 UTC