I'm hugely surprised that Atyiru hasn't been the recipient of any merit medals to date. This member has been an example not only to her fellow journeymen, but to the Brotherhood as a whole. I'll start by addressing her recent explosion onto the main page. Atyiru, then a Protector, completed a 60-page fiction. Yes. 60 pages. Not of fluff. 60 pages of pure poetic majesty. She wrote her heart out. And she did so not for herself, not for personal glory, but for her Clan. She stepped up, demonstrating what it truly means to not only be a member of Arcona - by representing for the clan - but also the Brotherhood, given that she partook in such dedicated work for the sake of enjoyment.
Since then, she's been a boon to Arcona's continued activity. She has been active on IRC, a fervently active member of her battleteam, and a huge figure in Arcona's journeymen circles. In her attempts to network with the clan, she has also gone as far as participating in Google+ Hangouts with Arconans. Not only that, but she has also recently participated in a number of Independence Games events (notably: the Antei Contract Bureau and Call Your Banners, whilst subscribing to the A Dark Jedi On Earth competition), among the other Dark Crusade events within which she participated (4 out of 5 entries), which thus helped the clan attain Rhelg. She has been a true demonstration of what it means to lead not through official channels, but by taking ownership and responsibility and truly leading by example.
On the Brotherhood wikipedia page it states that, "The Steel Cross is awarded for extended service to one's House or Clan... Activity over a period of some time that goes above and beyond what is considered normal can also be rewarded with this award." It is without a shadow of a doubt that I therefore recommend Atyiru be rewarded with a Steel Cross, for she has not only provided a huge service to her clan through her consistent activity and exemplary approach, but also through her ability to communicate and lead by example.
I have not seen a member like Atyiru since Socorra joined our ranks, and I know her future will be bright.
Congratulations, Atyiru. You've earned it.
~Wuntila Arconae.
Consul. Clan Arcona.
Wuntila Zratis Entar Arconae, 2013-04-16 16:57:13 UTC