Already approved via GM Sarin<br>
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In my nearly four years in the Dark Brotherhood, I've never written a recommendation for a Sapphire Blade. The keys to a Sapphire Blade are large amounts of activity overtime, not seen for what they really are until you step back and see them as a whole. In this case, I believe Sith Warrior Dismal fully meets this requirement.<br>
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When Consul Aabsdu first approached me about this, we were both planning on awarding Dismal a Steel Cross or Grand Cross for different work he has performed both Clan Plagueis and the Dark Voice. After discussing his achievements within Clan Plagueis, and comparing them to his work with the Dark Voice, I suggested that perhaps we should combine our efforts, and reward this member with something of a higher caliber.<br>
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While I will leave his accomplishments in Clan Plagueis for Consul Aabsdu to elaborate on, his GJW performance has been outstanding, and I also understand he's done a good job as House Envoy and Rollmaster. However, my part in this recommendation comes from his services to the Dark Voice.<br>
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If you would've asked me three months ago when I took the position of Dark Voice Tribune who Dismal was, I couldn't have told you much, other then someone I vaguely remembered had been through the Chamber of Justice not so long ago. When Dismal approached me about the Dark Voice, I was initially hesitant. Against the advice of some, I ended up giving the position to Dismal, and since that day, I don't think a single day has gone by where he hasnt annoyed me with his ideas, offers for help, updates on tasks I'd set him to, and so much more. Dismal is no longer just another staff member on the Dark Voice, he is truly apart of it.<br>
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In the past two issues, Dismal has laid his name to several articles. It's what Dismal does behind the scenes, however, that truly makes him a valid recipient of the Sapphire Blade. I don't have to "prod" Dismal to work on his assignments; generally it's the opposite, with Dismal prodding me about giving him more work, or finding something for him to do. He's constantly in contact with the people he needs to be in touch with for this article or that, and he's constantly delivering the work I've set him to accomplish long before I expect it. He is motivated to do things on his own - Updating <br>
Dark Voice Wiki Pages, creating ideas for new articles, and more.<br>
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He's also a great sounding board. He helps me flesh out ideas, he gives me an honest opinion when I seek it, and sometimes when I dont ;). I have little doubt that Dismal will proceed me as Dark Voice Tribune when my time comes, and after a mere few months, I'm not worried that if I have to leave for some reason, the Dark Voice will be in good hands. All of this, in addition to the contents of all the other recommendations in this request, I believe makes a perfect reason to award a Sapphire Blade.<br>
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It's my privilege to lend my name to this recommendation. Congratulations, Dismal. You've worked very hard, and I'm pleased we're able to now give you this award. ~ Sith Battlemaster Derev Niroth | Dark Voice Tribune<br>
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First name that comes to mind when I hear of an award being given out always springs to Dismal. If you were to pick out our most active member of the clan and our most dedicated, it would have to be Dismal. Over the last few months Dismal has been a vital asset to our clan. His great work in his Envoy duties far surpasses any other member who could take his place, and his role as Battleteam leader, albeit a short term, was dedicated and successful. There are few who can live up to him in his work rate. He has also become a valuable asset to the rest of the DB through the Dark Voice. Dismal has also greatly helped our whole clan in the current GJW, competing in every poetry and graphic comp, submitting in the Run-On and taking part in an amazing 300 JO matches! Dismal is truly a credit to the house and the clan and I am delighted to recommend him for a Sapphire Blade ~ HEK AED Jagan<br>
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Dismal has been very active and has spoken with me on multiple occasions on what needs to be done for the clan. He has often talked about improvements and how we can help our newer members. He does bring amusement to the group and a way for us to bring ourselves together (we call it Dismal Bashing....j/k) and I seriously think he ought to be rewarded for all of his activities across the board; he does much for the DB. ~ Jedi Hunter Aalos Fier<br>
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As already spoken off in the recommendations above, Dismal is one of the most active and dedicated members in Clan Plagueis. Just like with the Dark Voice, he is always asking for things to help out with, and I'm proud to award him for all that work. While just promoted not too long ago, his service within these troubling times is proved more than deserving of the Sapphire Blade.<br>
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As Battleteam Leader of Exar's Shadow, Dismal keep timely reports and made sure that the members were keeping active, especially in the Great Jedi War. Then, as Envoy, he constantly emails the journeymen with their promotion requirements, always within twenty-four hours, something I have always been impressed by. His work with the Dark Voice as well as smaller clan projects that are still in the works show his loyalty.<br>
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Yet, his real activity comes from the Seventh Great Jedi War. During those six weeks of competitions, Dismal might have been the most active person in the clan. He was, at the very least, in the top three. Participating in every single graphic and poetry event, he also showed ACC activity, and an amazing amount of Jedi Outcast activity, over three hundred matches!! He was also a weekly participator in the clan run-on.<br>
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All in all, Dismal's activity as a BTL, Envoy, just plain out awesome member, and his superb Great Jedi War activity accounts for a lot, and when combined with his large amount of work done with the Dark Voice, I'm proud to award this medal ~ Consul Aabsdu di Plagia Dupar<br>
Zanet Xox, 2007-08-25 22:00:00 UTC