The membership of the Dark Brotherhood gathered in the Audience Chamber of the Great Hall. The Dark Council were found in their raised seats - while Kaine Mandaala's chair was vacant as usual. A few members glanced to Kaine's spot, hoping to catch the holoprojector flicker itself on. The murmur of casual conversation was suddenly silenced as the doors to the Chamber opened.

A lone hooded figure stood in the doorway. Power radiated throughout the room. He walked slowly to the dias, his heels clicking along the stone floor. Approaching the platform, the figure did not kneel. Jac nodded to him, and the man bowed slightly. He removed his hood and gasps could be heard echoing through the Chamber - Kaine Mandaala had come to Antei!

He took a deep breath and addressed the gathering of Dark Jedi.

"I come before you with a quite serious announcement.

I have just been informed by Mejas that he is going to step down as my Praetor. Much like I am the longest serving DC member, he is by far the longest serving Praetor. He has been at my side since about two months after he was removed as Headmaster by Astatine. It was quite proven that the former DGM had something against Mejas personally and skewed most of the DC against him. I knew there was something wrong with his removal/resignation, stuck by my guns and hired him on as Praetor.

I was right. Even when a majority was against him he prevailed with undying loyalty not only to the Herald office but to the Brotherhood as a whole. He did not hide away after being kicked down - he remained and tried his best to better the club. After some encouragement he was trusted by others to lead again, and eventually appointed to leading Clan Arcona where he had a very successful run of activity.

Sadly, his obligations are taking him from us, but for his constant and consistent loyalty to the Brotherhood I asked that he be awarded with the Diamond Sword. Congratulations Mejas Doto, my friend, for it has been approved.”