Kir Taldrya Katarn

Event ID: 267812
Old Rank: Prophet (Elder 3)
New Rank: Ascendant (Elder 4)
Requested by: Lord Dacien Victae
Primary reason: When I rejoined the DJB in 2006, Kir was already a legend, having served as TalCON and then helped pull Plagueis together from the wreck of the Clan Satal Keto / Exar Kun merger as DGM-CON. My first real interaction with Kir, though, was as his first Right Hand of Justice. Firefox picked me for the job just days before he retired, and Kir quickly swept in to pick up where he had left off. Kir was immediately welcoming and encouraging, and he set a standard of diligence and careful, evenhanded deliberation from day one.

I will never forget the night (and subsequent weeks of fallout) of the infamous Bane incident, in which a disgruntled member managed to trick the MAA into giving him control of Sarin's dossier. Bane removed the DGM and set about trying to take over the entire site. Jac and others spent literally all night trying to contain the damage, and once that was done Kir took over. It was his first case as Justicar (and my first as RHoJ), and without a doubt the most severe up to that point. Kir led the investigation and proceedings with a professional calm that clearly demonstrated the Chamber was capable of handling important, emotionally fraught cases fairly and expeditiously.

He went on to serve in that role for many years before finally stepping back. For his troubles, he was promoted to EL3, make a Sith Lord, and awarded a GLS. From my personal experience working with him, I'm confident he deserved that and more. Today I'm happy to give him one more promotion.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-03 12:59:57 UTC
Additional reasons: It has been many moons since Kir has roamed these halls, and yet his presence can still be felt within the foundation of this club. When one has been a long-time Consul, Deputy Grand Master and Justicar, one does become a part of the tapestry of the club.

It's a common refrain of many during this era of the club, but Kir has always wanted what was best for this club and its members. It was never about what he could get out of it, but what could he do to make things better for others. Leaders such as him don't actually care about the medals and promotions. What they do care about is ensuring that this club is a place for everyone, and that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy themselves.

So, with those platitudes out of the way, please don't forget that Kir's a complete bastard, but he's out bastard, and is more than deserving of getting another notch on that e-peen. Congrats!

Lord Halcyon, 2024-05-31 02:38:49 UTC

My first encounter with Kir was way back in the year 2000. He was awarded a Dark Cross for having "performed many nitpicky duties and I believe I should reward him. After all, he shines my shoes, takes the lint from my cloaks, generally making me respectable, well at least presentable" by his Quaestor(?) Alex. I believe that his future in our little club was secured by encouraging him with awards - and he would continue to perform these menial - and not so menial - tasks over the coming decade and a half. By the time I came back to be a space wizard in 2008/2009, Kir had settled into role as Justicar and was by all accounts a pain in the ass to those that wanted to be shifty, or in the case of me, old and also a bear. Kir's professionalism when performing his leadershippy and Justicarly duties, and the overall professionalization of the position of Justicar and the way the DB does it law-business has been an inspiration to his successors, and to those that aspire to holding the position.

I am, however, not one of them. I still regularly complain about Kir and his professionalization, getting in the way of my desire to fire people out of a cannon. Stupid Kir and his stupid rules and his desire to see the good in people and have them continue in our club.

For his enduring legacy in our club, Kir is promoted to the next rank until we have to make a new one for James. Congratulations Kir, and I hope you don't read this!

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-06-03 12:57:42 UTC

Event ID

253870

Society

Grand Master's Royal Guard

Old Rank

None

New Rank

VII

Requested by

dbb0t

Primary reason

Acquire 1000 GMRG Points

dbb0t, 2023-09-20 00:00:30 UTC

Event ID: 223436
Old Order: Sith (Dark Path)
New Order: Sith (No path)
Old Rank: Prophet
New Rank: Prophet
Primary reason: Automatically created: Removal of Paths

dbb0t, 2022-03-18 16:25:42 UTC

Event ID: 161475
Source Unit: Taldryan
Destination Unit: Rogue
Primary reason: AWOL - Has not logged into the site in two months.

Howlader Taldrya, 2017-04-10 16:00:16 UTC

Event ID: 148784
Source Unit: Rogue
Destination Unit: Taldryan
Primary reason: Stupid auto-rogue!

Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2016-07-10 17:41:14 UTC

Event ID: 148667
Source Unit: Taldryan
Destination Unit: Rogue
Primary reason: AWOL - Has not logged into the site in two months.

Zanet Xox, 2016-07-07 16:00:43 UTC

Event ID: 141325
Position: Magistrate to the Grand Master
Unit: Assistants

Event ID: 137482
Award: Cluster of Fire
Quantity: 13
XP Value: 13.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by: Valhavoc
Primary reason: For completion of multiplayer matches in Battlefront on or before 2015-12-20

Valhavoc, 2015-12-20 23:31:00 UTC

Event ID: 134363
Award: Seal of Loyalty
Quantity: 1
XP Value: 0.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by: Grand Master Declan Roark
Primary reason: The Day of the Fox celebrates the ascension of Grand Master Firefox to the Iron Throne by recognizing the dedication and loyalty of our membership. This tradition has historically honored a select few of our members by awarding them the Seal of Loyalty. This Day of the Fox, like many other Dark Brotherhood traditions, will be altered slightly this year.

It is with extreme gratitude that I take the extraordinary step of awarding all Clanned and Positioned members of our Club with the Seal of Loyalty. I am extremely grateful for all of your support and continued effort to make this club a great place. I look forward to experiencing this exciting year of Star Wars history with each and every one of you.

Grand Master Pravus

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2015-11-06 23:02:30 UTC

Event ID: 235396
Society: Inquisitorius
Old Rank: None
New Rank: I: Apprentice Inquisitor
Requested by: dbb0t
Primary reason: Migrated from legacy data

dbb0t, 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC

Event ID: 130154
Old Tradition: None
New Tradition: Obelisk
Primary reason: Order/Path Changes

Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2015-08-19 08:13:47 UTC

Event ID: 130153
Old Order: Obelisk
New Order: Sith
Old Rank: Dark Prophet
New Rank: Prophet
Primary reason: Order/Path Changes

Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2015-08-19 08:13:47 UTC

Event ID: 237294
Society: Aurora Collegium of Sciences
Old Rank: IV: Student
New Rank: V: Graduate
Requested by: dbb0t
Primary reason: Migrated from legacy data

dbb0t, 2015-06-09 00:00:00 UTC

Event ID

120719

Award

Steel Cross

Quantity

Requested by

Jac Cotelin

Primary reason

I have been Justicar for nearly two months. During that time I have leaned heavily on two of the former Justicars--Kir and Yacko--for advice and counsel. The transition to Justicar is not an easy one. There is a heavy burden placed on the individual, and there is not much by the way of written guidance. So, in order to become accustomed to the job and learn my role, Kir and Yacko have been crucial to me.

I have had the opportunity in the past two months to deal with numerous judicial issues, including eight cases, multiple investigations, a disruptive member issue, and covenant amendment discussions. In each case, Kir and Yacko have been available to assist me with making the correct decisions. They have reviewed various matters at my request and have spent many hours discussing the Chamber with me. They have been instrumental in making sure there was a smooth transition between Justicars.

In terms of actual time spent, Kir Katarn has likely spent between 12 and 15 hours assisting me in the past two months. Specifically are the following:

Assistance with Justicar transition, including compilation of prior Justicar files: 1-2 hours

Discussion of Chamber policies, Justicar role, and administrative issues: 4 hours

Assistance with various investigations and trial matters, including review of opinions and debate over same: 5-6 hours

Discussion of needed Dark Covenant amendments and proposals: 2-3 hours

Kir will continue to be a huge asset to me on a going forward basis. I appreciate all that he does and look forward to working with him further.

Jac Cotelin

Jac Cotelin, 2015-04-19 18:22:38 UTC

Event ID: 120485
Award: Seal of Loyalty
Quantity: 1
XP Value: 0.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by: Grand Master Declan Roark
Primary reason: Exodus Day - Thanks for your dedication and service to our club.

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2015-04-14 02:55:38 UTC

Event ID: 118598
Position: Magistrate to the Grand Master
Unit: Assistants

Event ID: 118438
Position: Battleteam Sergeant
Unit: The Home

Event ID: 118433
Source Unit: The Home
Destination Unit: Taldryan
Primary reason: Manual Administration

Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2015-03-03 03:24:43 UTC

Event ID: 117806
Award: Cluster of Ice
Quantity: 7
XP Value: 35.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by: Telaris "Mav" Cantor
Primary reason: 3500 words of fiction (Fiction Activity #335)

Telaris "Mav" Cantor, 2015-02-20 23:31:46 UTC

Event ID: 117553
Award: Seal of Revelation
Quantity: 7
XP Value: 175.0 XP (Full Value)
Requested by: Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu
Primary reason: For participation in 7 events of the Eleventh Great Jedi War: Battle Plan, Round 1: Fiction, Round 1: GFX, Round 1: Puzzle, Round 2: GFX, Round 2: Gaming, Round 2: Puzzle

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2015-02-19 13:51:23 UTC

3 Jun, 2024 Promoted from Prophet to Ascendant Event ID 267812 Old Rank Prophet (Elder 3) New Rank Ascendant (Elder 4) Requested by Lord Dacien Victae Primary reason When I rejoined the DJB in 2006, Kir was already a legend, having served as TalCON and then helped pull Plagueis together from the wreck of the Clan Satal Keto / Exar Kun merger as DGM-CON. My first real interaction with Kir, though, was as his first Right Hand of Justice. Firefox picked me for the job just days before he retired, and Kir quickly swept in to pick up where he had left off. Kir was immediately welcoming and encouraging, and he set a standard of diligence and careful, evenhanded deliberation from day one. I will never forget the night (and subsequent weeks of fallout) of the infamous Bane incident, in which a disgruntled member managed to trick the MAA into giving him control of Sarin's dossier. Bane removed the DGM and set about trying to take over the entire site. Jac and others spent literally all night trying to contain the damage, and once that was done Kir took over. It was his first case as Justicar (and my first as RHoJ), and without a doubt the most severe up to that point. Kir led the investigation and proceedings with a professional calm that clearly demonstrated the Chamber was capable of handling important, emotionally fraught cases fairly and expeditiously. He went on to serve in that role for many years before finally stepping back. For his troubles, he was promoted to EL3, make a Sith Lord, and awarded a GLS. From my personal experience working with him, I'm confident he deserved that and more. Today I'm happy to give him one more promotion. Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-03 12:59:57 UTC Additional reasons It has been many moons since Kir has roamed these halls, and yet his presence can still be felt within the foundation of this club. When one has been a long-time Consul, Deputy Grand Master and Justicar, one does become a part of the tapestry of the club. It's a common refrain of many during this era of the club, but Kir has always wanted what was best for this club and its members. It was never about what he could get out of it, but what could he do to make things better for others. Leaders such as him don't actually care about the medals and promotions. What they do care about is ensuring that this club is a place for everyone, and that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy themselves. So, with those platitudes out of the way, please don't forget that Kir's a complete bastard, but he's out bastard, and is more than deserving of getting another notch on that e-peen. Congrats! Lord Halcyon, 2024-05-31 02:38:49 UTC My first encounter with Kir was way back in the year 2000. He was awarded a Dark Cross for having "performed many nitpicky duties and I believe I should reward him. After all, he shines my shoes, takes the lint from my cloaks, generally making me respectable, well at least presentable" by his Quaestor(?) Alex. I believe that his future in our little club was secured by encouraging him with awards - and he would continue to perform these menial - and not so menial - tasks over the coming decade and a half. By the time I came back to be a space wizard in 2008/2009, Kir had settled into role as Justicar and was by all accounts a pain in the ass to those that wanted to be shifty, or in the case of me, old and also a bear. Kir's professionalism when performing his leadershippy and Justicarly duties, and the overall professionalization of the position of Justicar and the way the DB does it law-business has been an inspiration to his successors, and to those that aspire to holding the position. I am, however, not one of them. I still regularly complain about Kir and his professionalization, getting in the way of my desire to fire people out of a cannon. Stupid Kir and his stupid rules and his desire to see the good in people and have them continue in our club. For his enduring legacy in our club, Kir is promoted to the next rank until we have to make a new one for James. Congratulations Kir, and I hope you don't read this! Howlader Taldrya, 2024-06-03 12:57:42 UTC
20 Sep, 2023 Joined the Grand Master's Royal Guard with the rank of VII Event ID 253870 Society Grand Master's Royal Guard Old Rank None New Rank VII Requested by dbb0t Primary reason Acquire 1000 GMRG Points dbb0t, 2023-09-20 00:00:30 UTC
18 Mar, 2022 Changed path from Dark Path to No path Event ID 223436 Old Order Sith (Dark Path) New Order Sith (No path) Old Rank Prophet New Rank Prophet Primary reason Automatically created: Removal of Paths dbb0t, 2022-03-18 16:25:42 UTC
10 Apr, 2017 Transferred from Taldryan to Rogue Event ID 161475 Source Unit Taldryan Destination Unit Rogue Primary reason AWOL - Has not logged into the site in two months. Howlader Taldrya, 2017-04-10 16:00:16 UTC
10 Jul, 2016 Transferred from Rogue to Taldryan Event ID 148784 Source Unit Rogue Destination Unit Taldryan Primary reason Stupid auto-rogue! Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2016-07-10 17:41:14 UTC
7 Jul, 2016 Transferred from Taldryan to Rogue Event ID 148667 Source Unit Taldryan Destination Unit Rogue Primary reason AWOL - Has not logged into the site in two months. Zanet Xox, 2016-07-07 16:00:43 UTC
22 Feb, 2016 Resigned from Magistrate to the Grand Master of Assistants Event ID 141325 Position Magistrate to the Grand Master Unit Assistants
20 Dec, 2015 13 Clusters of Fire Awarded Event ID 137482 Award Cluster of Fire Quantity 13 XP Value 13.0 XP (Full Value) Requested by Valhavoc Primary reason For completion of multiplayer matches in Battlefront on or before 2015-12-20 Valhavoc, 2015-12-20 23:31:00 UTC
6 Nov, 2015 1 Seal of Loyalty Awarded Event ID 134363 Award Seal of Loyalty Quantity 1 XP Value 0.0 XP (Full Value) Requested by Grand Master Declan Roark Primary reason The Day of the Fox celebrates the ascension of Grand Master Firefox to the Iron Throne by recognizing the dedication and loyalty of our membership. This tradition has historically honored a select few of our members by awarding them the Seal of Loyalty. This Day of the Fox, like many other Dark Brotherhood traditions, will be altered slightly this year. It is with extreme gratitude that I take the extraordinary step of awarding all Clanned and Positioned members of our Club with the Seal of Loyalty. I am extremely grateful for all of your support and continued effort to make this club a great place. I look forward to experiencing this exciting year of Star Wars history with each and every one of you. Grand Master Pravus Grand Master Declan Roark, 2015-11-06 23:02:30 UTC
30 Sep, 2015 Joined the Inquisitorius with the rank of I: Apprentice Inquisitor Event ID 235396 Society Inquisitorius Old Rank None New Rank I: Apprentice Inquisitor Requested by dbb0t Primary reason Migrated from legacy data dbb0t, 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC
19 Aug, 2015 Changed tradition to None to Obelisk Event ID 130154 Old Tradition None New Tradition Obelisk Primary reason Order/Path Changes Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2015-08-19 08:13:47 UTC
19 Aug, 2015 Changed order from Obelisk to Sith Event ID 130153 Old Order Obelisk New Order Sith Old Rank Dark Prophet New Rank Prophet Primary reason Order/Path Changes Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2015-08-19 08:13:47 UTC
9 Jun, 2015 Aurora Collegium of Sciences rank changed from IV: Student to V: Graduate Event ID 237294 Society Aurora Collegium of Sciences Old Rank IV: Student New Rank V: Graduate Requested by dbb0t Primary reason Migrated from legacy data dbb0t, 2015-06-09 00:00:00 UTC
19 Apr, 2015 1 Steel Cross Awarded Event ID 120719 Award Steel Cross Quantity 1 Requested by Jac Cotelin Primary reason I have been Justicar for nearly two months. During that time I have leaned heavily on two of the former Justicars--Kir and Yacko--for advice and counsel. The transition to Justicar is not an easy one. There is a heavy burden placed on the individual, and there is not much by the way of written guidance. So, in order to become accustomed to the job and learn my role, Kir and Yacko have been crucial to me. I have had the opportunity in the past two months to deal with numerous judicial issues, including eight cases, multiple investigations, a disruptive member issue, and covenant amendment discussions. In each case, Kir and Yacko have been available to assist me with making the correct decisions. They have reviewed various matters at my request and have spent many hours discussing the Chamber with me. They have been instrumental in making sure there was a smooth transition between Justicars. In terms of actual time spent, Kir Katarn has likely spent between 12 and 15 hours assisting me in the past two months. Specifically are the following: Assistance with Justicar transition, including compilation of prior Justicar files: 1-2 hours Discussion of Chamber policies, Justicar role, and administrative issues: 4 hours Assistance with various investigations and trial matters, including review of opinions and debate over same: 5-6 hours Discussion of needed Dark Covenant amendments and proposals: 2-3 hours Kir will continue to be a huge asset to me on a going forward basis. I appreciate all that he does and look forward to working with him further. Jac Cotelin Jac Cotelin, 2015-04-19 18:22:38 UTC
14 Apr, 2015 1 Seal of Loyalty Awarded Event ID 120485 Award Seal of Loyalty Quantity 1 XP Value 0.0 XP (Full Value) Requested by Grand Master Declan Roark Primary reason Exodus Day - Thanks for your dedication and service to our club. Grand Master Declan Roark, 2015-04-14 02:55:38 UTC
6 Mar, 2015 Appointed to Magistrate to the Grand Master of Assistants Event ID 118598 Position Magistrate to the Grand Master Unit Assistants
3 Mar, 2015 Resigned from Battleteam Sergeant of The Home Event ID 118438 Position Battleteam Sergeant Unit The Home
3 Mar, 2015 Transferred from The Home to Taldryan Event ID 118433 Source Unit The Home Destination Unit Taldryan Primary reason Manual Administration Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor, 2015-03-03 03:24:43 UTC
20 Feb, 2015 7 Clusters of Ice Awarded Event ID 117806 Award Cluster of Ice Quantity 7 XP Value 35.0 XP (Full Value) Requested by Telaris "Mav" Cantor Primary reason 3500 words of fiction (Fiction Activity #335) Telaris "Mav" Cantor, 2015-02-20 23:31:46 UTC
19 Feb, 2015 7 Seals of Revelation Awarded Event ID 117553 Award Seal of Revelation Quantity 7 XP Value 175.0 XP (Full Value) Requested by Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu Primary reason For participation in 7 events of the Eleventh Great Jedi War: Battle Plan, Round 1: Fiction, Round 1: GFX, Round 1: Puzzle, Round 2: GFX, Round 2: Gaming, Round 2: Puzzle Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2015-02-19 13:51:23 UTC