Happy New Year Marka Ragnos! With the New Year comes the AWOL check. I promise it is painless. All you have to do is click a link! There were a few hiccups at first but it should be running smoothly now. If you have not received your email or are having issues with your link please email me immediately so I can get it fixed for you. It is very important to respond to the AWOL check.

The Dark Crusade is begining to ramp up!! In just a few weeks we will begin a campaign to retake the ancient sith empire.. These planets rightfully belong to the heirs of Sadow! Though by Brotherhood law we must 'share' them with our rival Clans, by right these possessions are ours, and we must take them back as such! The Clan that shows the most drive and initiative will be rewarded with the most holdings, land, and other prestigious awards.

This isn't your typical Vendetta. I encourage each and every one of you to get involved in this. So far the competitions have been a lot of fun. It has me checking the main news page several times a day waiting on more comps. How long has it been since we have had that excitement?!

In other news:

The Chamber of Justice has opened applications for Left Hand of Justice. If you are interested, get your apps in to Taigikori asap.

The FIST has announced the Dark Sage of Gaming. If you haven't done it...do et!

The Headmaster is looking for volunteers to proof read for the upcoming grind path. If you have good eyes and time to spare, shoot him an email!

This my friends, is going to take awhile hahaha. We had an awesome month of December and I'm so proud of what we have accomplished. I can't wait to see how well we can do in this upcoming Dark Crusade!

Awards, Recognition, and Promotions

Darth Vexatus Crescent with Amethyst Star Awarded Crescent with Ruby Star Awarded Crescent with Amethyst Star Awarded Crescent with Sapphire Star Awarded Crescent with Ruby Star Awarded Crescent with Ruby Star Awarded

Arion Crescent with Topaz Star Awarded Appointment to Magistrate to the Deputy Grand Master (Assistants) Crescent with Emerald Star Awarded

Araxis Cluster of Fire Awarded x 6 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 6 Appointment to Obelisk Sergeant (HMR-TBA)

Amagon Crescent with Emerald Star Awarded Crescent with Topaz Star Awarded Cluster of Fire Awarded x 10 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 20 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 20 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 5 Promotion to Dark Jedi Knight

Khaldrago Promotion to Protector Cluster of Fire Awarded x 15 Pendant of Blood Awarded Cluster of Fire Awarded x 10 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 8 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 10 Promotion to Acolyte Appointment to Obelisk Trooper (HMR-TBA) Cluster of Fire Awarded x 20 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 4 Cluster of Fire Awarded x 5

Comalies Cluster of Fire Awarded Antein Cross Awarded

Godarrow Cluser of Fire Awarded

If I have forgotten to list an award or promotion I sincerely appologize

MASTER-APPRENTICE PROGRAM

At current we have 7 master-apprentice parings. They are listed below:

Kalia - Khaldrago Jeric - Korwyn Tyren - Arcana Macron - Nihriya Dyrra - Jardu Kairus - Holco Comalies - Fremoc

Please keep in mind, as a master, you are required to check in with me on a weekly basis. This serves as a second warning for those that are not following that requirement. If 3 weeks go by without a report I will remove the pairing and set your master status to ineligible for 6 months. Please make sure you have taken the time to review the new Master-Apprentice Program guidelines. They were written by me so I want to see them followed. MAP PROGRAM

Here is a list of current comps that you <b><i>SHOULD</i></b> participate in! These are the begining of the upcoming Vendetta. (make sure you are logged in to the site): FANCY PERSONAL LIST

TL:DR Read it anyways it's really not that long :P

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]) or on IRC.

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