Battle of Mandalore Surface, Mandalore 29 ABY

A large explosion rocked the surrounding environment as the sonar in his ear screamed out positions of foot-mobiles. Screams and gunfire could be heard amongst the druming thuds of artilery and heavy-arms fire dotting the landscape around the young Miraluka as he lay in a ditch in his heavy durasteel armour. A single voice rang out, ringing in his ears, "Methyas! Methyas where are you?!" A simple groan escaped the Miraluka as he tried to rise to his feet, a loose formation of Mandalorians forming about him as they tried to help him to his feet. Quickly another voice rang out in his ears, "Methyas! Get out of here! The area is comprimised! Fall back to security sector Delta-James-Bravo!" Quickly another series of thuds complimented the danger-close barrage and the earth around the young man shook violently before the man heard a blood curdling scream and another voice ripped through his communicator, "Large group of hostiles! Oh my..." Static quickly filled his communicator as the young Miraluka gripped his chest tightly, sharp pains leaping through him as familiar signatures in the Force blanked from his sight. With a massive groan, Methyas keeled over, as a group of Vong began to close on the group of Mandalorians with the young man.

i) News ii) Competitions iii) Specific Updates iv) Activity, Awards and Promotions v) Conclusion

I understand this report is a little later than intended, but in all honesty I had intended it to be released on the 15th when it was expect. Circumstances led to a mild delay but fear not, this little piece of intelligence has leaked it's way onto the net and unlike some recent toys and gadgets, will be able to be read regardless of how you hold it. Unrest in the City is still running as it's now entered it's second phase and has more or less become Unrest on the Planet. Things have gone from a-ok to complete and utter SNAFU as Ekind Warlords and their Vongspawn minions have began to seige the cities of Tarthos. It's in the same place as usual although the new portion of the story starts around page 7 if you want to jump to the fun. Link'll be at the end here before we jump to the body of the report. JOIN ME!!

First off are the current competitions, many have been hard fought already but they're all worthwhile. Take your shot at them for easy crescents via Doom Training and always keep a lookout for more.

Documenting the Best Battles - Our Wiki Tribune believes that there are some ACC matches worthy of having their infamy forever told within the database for future generations to know and charish. This one is a group competition requiring two of you to pair up to upload and update this article dictating this monumental battle. ~ Due 07/22

The Platypus Menace - After a brief Hiatus, our good friend Bob has returned from the shadows to bring us this one-sentence run-on. Participation in this event, as with the Unrest development arc, will see shinies coming to you for your efforts...and this one is just absolutely bonkers so far. ~ Due 07/30

Jedi Academy Bash Jedi Outcast Bash - These two gems come straight from the office of the Fist of the Brotherhood, he wants pure chaos to see who in the Brotherhood can hold their own as the best of the best in either Jedi Academy or Jedi Outcast; these two competitions run independent of one-another but have the same rules and same time span; good hunting Disciples. ~ Due 07/31

Casting Call - I appologize Venator for shortening the name, but it's here now! Venator has decided you, yes you as in your character, has assumed the leading role in a feature film about none other than your character's history! He wants you to remain in character and write a brief story depicting how you'll find the actor to play you in your upcoming feature film. Simply "Pitch to the Actor portraying your DJB Character!" ~ Due 07/31

Design your Vendetta - A rare treat from the office of the Voice of the Brotherhood, Halcyon wants you to pretend that you're a member of the Council and have a hand in creating your very own Vendetta like the Spoils of War or one of the Great Jedi Wars. What's the plot? Who are we fighting? What sort of rewards can we get? It's up to you. ~ Due 07/31

Operation: Doom Training - Just like past Doom Trains, Doom Training is a way for us to recieve EXTRA shinies for participating in events and getting shinies from that! Imagine that, getting rewarded for getting rewarded...hmm, sounds like a plan to me! ~ Due 07/31

Past Imperfect - What would happen if you had never encountered the Brotherhood and just lived your life as usual? Halcyon wants to know, and he wants to know what's changed and how after all these years that have passed you've survived in a harsh galaxy without your Jedi training before finally discovering what you had missed all those years ago. ~ Due 07/31

The Battleplan - War has returned to the Brotherhood and the council requests the most skilled tacticians to aid in the formation and planning of our defence using the assets from your Clan. Halcyon wants a believable plan using the Naga Sadow OOB found on the wiki and wants to know how our defence against this unknown enemy performs; do we win or lose? ~ Due 07/31

The Bounty - The Voice of the Brotherhood has noticed that some Jedi have gone AWOL that could comprimise the security of the Brotherhood. He wants us to seek out and capture one of our own that have been AWOL'd; it's your choice who to choose from the losses amongst the CNS AWOLees so enjoy! ~ Due 07/31

Unrest in the City - Month Four of the Unrest in the City competition, the more participation you have within our run-on the better chances you have of recieving a good deal of Clusters of Ice for you. ~ Due 08/01

House news! In advance, I appologize for anything I may have missed or anything I repeat from prior reports; consolidation and work can do that to a person. First, big news fresh off the pipeline; Hunter Sarconn has been appointed Battleteam Leader of the Night Hawks. I have big hopes for Sarconn and believe that he'll do us proud during his time as leader of one of the longest running Battleteams in the history of House Marka Ragnos. Additionally we've seen Araxis "Stormreaver" Farron promoted to Dark Jedi Knight and has completed his ascension of the Journeyman chain. Likewise we've seen Uruk-Hai promoted to Novice and Venator to Protector. We've also recently seen the return of Shan Long or Trevarus Caerick and Xia Long or Sildrin Sadow from the Rogues. Congratulations all!

Araxis "Stormreaver" Farron: - Promoted from Dark Jedi Knight

Ekeia Iclo: - Awards: Crescent with an Amethyst Star, a Crescent with a Topaz Star and a Legion of the Scholar recieved - Courses: Philosophy I: Views passed

Fremoc Pepoi: - Awards: Six Clusters of Fire, a Crescent with a Sapphire Star and a Crescent with an Emerald Star recieved

Jeric Cyrin: - Awards: Crescent with an Emerald Star and a Crescent with a Topaz Star recieved

Kano Verda: - Awards: Crescent with a Quartz Star and an Anteian Cross recieved

Roxas: - Courses: Brotherhood History I passed

Sarconn: - Promoted from Jedi Hunter

Tyren Atema: - Awards: Crescent with a Quartz Star recieved

Uruk-Hai - Courses: Leadership Studies passed - Promoted to Novice

Venator: - Awards: Crescent with a Topaz Star and Crescent with a Sapphire Star recieved - Promoted to Protector

Once again I appologize if I've missed anything in the least, and hope that you all have the greatest couple of weeks until I can give you all a report again. You're all doing great and a hearty congratulations to all of you!

Condensed version for those skipping to the end. - Run-on is keeping everyone busy and happily recieving recognition for it - Congratulations to Sarconn for his big step up to Battleteam Leader - Congratulations to Araxis Farron for his big step up to Dark Jedi Knight and the end of the Journeyman chain - Congratulations to everyone that has been keeping my inbox full

May shadows guide you Disciples.