IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Alara glanced over her office aboard the ship which shared her House's name. It was a small room, spartanic and functional, with little in the way of decorations. Many trophies had been lost in the cataclysm that had swallowed Cocytus.

She wasn't alone in the office. Both her sister Shadow and her Aedile Rasilvenaira were present. The room would have been crowded, had the three of them not been as slim and fit as they were - and two of them adhered to the Shadow discipline, reducing their presence even without intent.

Ras stirred. "This feels wrong. We should do this in a larger location, with the House present. A show of power and unity."

Alara suppressed a chuckle while Shadow answered, a slight smile on her face.

"Somehow I doubt that would work out. I've never seen Jorm subject to protocol. I can't even remember seeing him in his robes!"

"I can," Alara supplied, "and I assure you, they're in no shape for a spectacle. And in the end, it's the results that count. Which is the reason for this occasion. I dare say, we're off to a good start."

Rasilvenaira looked as if she wanted to say more, but a single sharp knock on the door interrupted the Aedile. "Come in," Alara called out, and brushed her slender fingers over the button that admitted the visitor. Jorm Na'trej, long-standing Excidiac, pirate, and her lover, entered the office and sketched a two-fingered salute, his inextinguishable smile on his face. "I've got an answer, if you've got a qustion."

Alara nodded and rose behind her desk, hands flat on its surface, and spoke.

"Jorm Na'trej, Battlemaster of Excidium, Legacy of Palpatine. Will you take the lead of this House's new Battleteam? Will you guide your men, assist your House, and protect your Clan by any means necessary?"

"I will," Jorm replied.

Alara took up a pen and signed an order ready on her desk, making the appointment official.

Then she reached into a drawer, producing a bottle and four glasses. "Celebrations are in order, then!"

-Written by Jorm himself

It is my honor to announce that Jorm (The Jester) Na’trej has officially been appointed as House Excidium’s newest Battle Team! Since day one of discussing the prospect of a second Battle Team, Jom has been there ready to offer ideas and suggestions. He has proven his loyalty to Scholae Palatinae and to Excidium in numerous ways by maintaining consistency and diligence in participation in fictions, competitions, and projects; as well as in presence in Telegram chats. We all know him and love that cheesy smile of his. Let’s endeavor to offer him the best welcome we can in this new position.

In honoring him as the newest Battle Team Leader, Excidium is calling out to you to join forces with Jorm Na’trej and join this newest Battle Team! If you are interested in endeavoring on this new adventure, please contact me, Rasilvenaira, or Jorm right away. I will leave it up to Jorm if he would like to choose an honorary second-in-command or not.

Here’s a brief description of the second Battle Team for Excidium:

...The Battleteam for those that like to get the job done - no matter what it takes, and especially if it takes place in the Clan's blind spots. Tacitus Athanasius has murder most foul from the deepest shadows firmly locked down, but we at this Battle Team break out of the darkness when it suits us and show our enemies who they're dealing with. We will break down every wall. We will break every chain you try to control us with. We will not be suppressed. This Battle Team protects their own, protects their Executor, protects the Clan, and serves the Empire no matter what it may cost them - and take their freedoms along the way. Members of this Battleteam welcome you and provide an excellent mix between intellect, tenacity, street smarts, brawn, guile, and endurance. They vary between spies, rangers, mercenaries, thieves, smugglers, and misfits alike, combining strengths into a near unstoppable force. If this is you, join us in our adventures as we claim the Caperion System for the Empire!

As for its name? We are open to suggestions! The Excidium Summit discussed some potential titles, but we want to open discussion up to you. Have a name suggestion? Let us know!

Do not forget to fill out our latest survey on competitions for Excidium. These results will be held confidentially and will impact the competitions in the House and Battleteam(s!) to come.