Adam pressed his finger to the trigger, breathing out and squeezing as he loosed the shot. A sound like a cough escaped the weapon as the bolt slammed into the target a kilometre away. He heard a crackle in his ear as the comm-line opened. Marrek, from an undisclosed location; It was how he liked to observe his student, to make sure he could also conceal himself in the natural terrain of the huge training area, a verdant swathe of rolling hills and copses. He had picked a patch of thick gorse, the tip of the silenced rifle the only thing poking out from the vegetation.

“Good. You’re getting better, Bolera. Soon enough, you’ll be able to hold your own out there.”

Adam Bolera smirked. “That almost sounded like a compliment, master.” He sighted back down the scope to where the next target should be seen, breathing calmly and pleased with the scant approval his master gave. His focus snapped back to the task at hand, chiding himself for getting distracted as he gripped the trigger again-

And felt a stinging pain in his neck, fire surging through his system followed by a dull numbness, moving with the rhythm of his circulation as the toxin was pushed around by his heart. His view began to waver, making the target almost look like an opposing sniper. But he had been so careful in setting up his spot…

Marrek seemingly melted from the undergrowth in a completely different area, a sniper rifle slung over the shoulder. His face was grim. “I said soon enough, not now.” He tutted, striding across the land to his drugged student.

-=A=-

Adam’s vision swam into focus, his eyes squinting as fluorescent light bored into him. He tried to raise a hand to shield his eyes, but realised they were bound. He struggled, instinct kicking in for a few moments before he calmed, becoming still again. His head throbbed with pain and the after effects of whatever toxin had ravaged him. He moved his head about slowly, taking in the room. He could see nothing out of the small pool of light, barring a lightsaber, deactivated on the ground in front of him. He shuffled forward, painfully slowly, his muscles cramping as he eased them into movement. His fingers grasped the hilt of the weapon, dragging it close. He fumbled with the switch, an incandescent beam of energy spewing to life. Clumsily, he manoeuvered the blade to burn the bindings off his feet, standing up before then setting to work on the bindings about his wrists. He held the blade against the rope, letting the cord sizzle and smoulder. The acrid tang of singed hair signalled the completion of his task. He rose steadily, weapon held at the ready, head slowly sweeping back and forth.

With a hiss, an orange blade snapped to life, accompanied by footsteps. Behind it, higher up, more lightsaber blades ignited: A pair of aquamarine; brilliant emerald; a burnt red; and vibrant umber. Adam brought the blade up, facing the challenge as a voice permeated the room.

“Adam Bolera. You have forged yourself in the crucible of battle for Arcona, your gifts with the Force manifesting and coming to the fore. The dark side has become your ally, your weapon. With it, you have risen in prominence, making a path, and marking yourself for greatness.”

Adam stepped into the column of light, the lights behind him flaring up, showing the summit stood behind, faces of cold judgement staring down at the Jedi Hunter. His eyes widened as he realised the importance of their presence, what they planned to do. He dropped to one knee, head bowed. Adam allowed himself a small smile, unseen by any.

“Rise, Adam Bolera, Knight of Arcona!”

• ~ Valtiere, AED House Qel-Droma

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Adam has been a force of nature since joining Arcona. This has manifested itself in many ways, from his engaging with fellow members on IRC, to his exploits in team-building and helping create a new Battleteam for House Qel-Droma. Where has really shined, however, is his tenacity to take control of a Run-On--which he showed he has a unique ability for--and dominate it. This inspires others around him to do the same. He has become one of our brightest new members, and I know he will keep striving to make his name known to the Brotherhood at large while helping bolstering Arcona's already formidable might.

Congratulations Adam!

Consul of Clan Arcona

Lord Marick Tyris Arconae, 2014-03-18 18:21:11 UTC

I am delighted to declare that Adam Bolera is ready for promotion to the prestigious status of Dark Jedi Knight. He has worked tirelessly towards the requirements that have been set for him, and is another perfect example of the modern Arconan Journeyman

First of all, he has been awarded a merit medal, this being an Anteian Cross. This medal only further demonstrates this member’s dedication to the cause.

Adam’s activity in the Shadow Academy has been excellent, allowing him to earn not only two degrees (Dark Mavens in Combat and Philosophy), but also rank IV within the SA Society. He has also taken and passed both leadership exams, showing an understanding of the concepts of leadership.

Writing and character development is another area that Adam has excelled in. He has not only written in excess of 3,000 words of character fiction, but has also developed his character’s Wiki page to a level that has been deemed ‘quality’ by Wiki Staffer Aidan Kincaid.

Adam’s competition activity has been simply phonemenal: he has taken part in no less than 12 competitions since joining, these being Caption Time! New Years Caption Contest #1, Dozen of Games II: Round 4 - Curve-Ball, Caption Time! New Years Caption Contest #2, [Operation: Sojourn] Run-On, [Operation: Sojourn] Fiction- Week 2, Dozen of Games II: Round 8 - Bow Master, [Operation: Sojourn] Week 3 - Fiction, Operation: Sojourn, Dozen of Games II, Maximum Brevity Series 3: Calling it a Day, Sentence Run-On and Maximum Brevity Series 4: 40 Long Years Later. He has additionally placed in three of these, earning 2 Crescents with a Sapphire Star and one with an Emerald Star.

Finally, he has spent 32 days as a Jedi Hunter, and completed a summit task, which was to create a spreadsheet to assist with the grading of Arcona’s recent major event, Operation: Sojourn.

Congratulations, Adam. Enjoy the lightsaber.

Clan Rollmaster

, 2014-03-18 18:18:42 UTC

Manual Administration

Ernordeth Puer-Irae, 2014-02-26 08:51:18 UTC

I am pleased to declare that Adam Bolera is eligible for promotion to the rank of Jedi Hunter. He has completed all of what he has needed to with a diligance and dedication that has become typical of Arconan Journeymen.

First of all, he has become a regular in the #arcona IRC channel, where he can now often be seen conversing with his clanmates and joining in with the general banter.

His competition activity has been impressive, having taken part in six full competitions, including managing to place in two of these. He has also been active within the Shadow Academy, passing both leadership courses, additionally managing to secure the third rank in the SA Society thanks to excellent levels of passed courses.

Adam has also shown himself to be an active writer, managing over 2,000 words of character fiction through various fiction events.

For all of this activity, Adam was recently awarded an Anteian Cross, satisfying the fact that he needed a merit medal.

Finally, he has been a Guardian for 27 days, enough to fulfill the 'time in grade' for his next promotion.

Congratulations, Adam! Now go for that lightsaber!

Clan Rollmaster, Arcona

, 2014-02-11 13:26:08 UTC

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dbb0t, 2014-02-11 00:00:00 UTC

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dbb0t, 2014-01-21 00:00:00 UTC

I am honored to promote Adam Bolera immediately. He has completed his Obelisk Order. He has been in his current rank for the required 14 days, He's had a steady presence on IRC since joining Qel-Droma. He has an approved character sheet, reached Shadow Academy Society Rank 2 and participated in 3 competitions.

He has surpassed expectations in fiction including a fiction over 750 and 1500 words. Adam has a strong grasp of fiction and character history and I cannot wait to see what's in store from him.

Congratulations!

Ernordeth Puer-Irae

Quaestor of Qel-Droma

Ernordeth Puer-Irae, 2014-01-15 04:13:05 UTC

Adam Bolera, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has be filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Begin to outline character history for eventual posting on the Brotherhood Wiki, as approved by House leadership or Master
• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Logon to IRC and visit Clan channel
• Pass 8 Shadow Academy courses from the (Journeyman Hall) department(s) (currently 8/8: Essentials 1: History, Essentials 2: Departments, Essentials 3: Paths & Orders, Essentials 4: Ranks, Essentials 5: Organization, Essentials 6: Medals, Vendetta 1: Foundation, Vendetta 2: Submission)

I will continue to watch your progress, Adam Bolera, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Protector,

CCL Solari Headmaster

Master Windos, 2013-12-28 20:24:06 UTC