1) It is with great sadness that I have to remove the current Obelisk High Commander, Obelisk Warrior JeD I. ReDNecK, from his position. He has not been seen in recent weeks and has failed to reply to emails.

I will be taking applications for the position starting immediately. The primary goal of the new OHC will be to ensure a strong level of activities across the Order and train future leaders of the Obelisk. Send all applications to me.

2) As most of you know, the Deputy Grand Master, Dark Jedi Primarch Astatine, resigned from his position a few weeks ago. What was unclear was that I convinced him to stay despite his heavy commitments in real life. I was convinced, and I still am, that the Dark Brotherhood needed him. His skills have always been extremely valuable and he has the good of this club at heart. I do not think I know anyone who has sacrified so much time and energy to this club. I know many do not see past his abrasive exterior, but those who see through it find a great friend.

However, I severely underestimated the commitments he had and I certainly could not foresee the massive time requirement that the move and restoration of the TIE Corps website would become. So, he had to resign again, this time for good. I am sorry to see him go.

3) I will not be taking applications for Deputy Grand Master. I have already chosen who would be in that position. I am appointing the current Krath High Priestess, Dark Jedi Master Mairin Astoris.

She has extensive knowledge of the Dark Brotherhood and has run many competitions in the past. I believe she will make an excellent Deputy Grand Master. Congratulations!

4) I have received some proposals this week about ways to evaluate Clan Summit performance and ways to reward them. I'll be taking a close look at this in the next couple of days.

5) And finally, I got a promotion recommendation for Sith Battlelord E. Tarkin. He was described as being instrumental in the success that Clan Arcona has enjoyed in recent months. He has also participated in each and every major competition held in Arcona and had a pivotal role in the creation of the three way Clan Feud with Clans Naga Sadow and Tarentum. One of his most important contributions I believe is the fact that he took great pains to make his Clan fun for all. And that I feel is very important.

So, with all this said, I have decided to promote him to the rank of Sith Warlord. Good job!