CNS Perdition

Imperial II Class Star Destroyer

Within a sparsely decorated room usually reserved for high ranking officers, Bentre Stahoes and Ashia Keibatsu, two executors of the ancient Sith Lord’s will that their Clan was named for, reviewed a very interesting intelligence report.

“It seems a mining company has unveiled a time capsule of some description supposedly containing an ancient staff on Vjun.” Bentre studied the photos, scowling for a few moments, then raised his brows in astonishment. The Dathomiri peered at them from around the Consul’s shoulder with an intense gaze.

“Are those…” Ashia’s voice trailed off. “That looks familiar.”

“They look a lot like Lord Orian’s work.” The Consul interjected as he handed them to his Proconsul. “I am cross-referencing now. Databases confirm the match,” the Warlord said enthusiastically.

The Augur reviewed the databases as well. Ashia’s curved eyebrows rose in the same astonishment as her Consul. There were numerous photos and diagrams. An image of the lost staff of Sith Lord Urias Orian floated directly in front of the CNS Summit. “This would be a significant find. Any confirmation on the piece?”

The Consul slowly stroked his finger over his chin. One could almost see the gears turning in the Warlord’s head. “No, but the mining company has already made this discovery known through the back channels. If it's truly authentic, every scavenger and mercenary will be moving on this thing to more than likely sell it.”

“We can’t have that. This needs to be with us.” the Keibatsu stated plainly.

“Indeed...indeed. Who do we have immediately available?” asked Bentre.

The ProConsul looked through the datapad in her hand momentarily. “DarkHawk, Sanguinius and the Dakhani are all aboard the Korsin. You know Takagari is always down for these type of missions. I also hear the Alchemist has been seen above ground and is with him.”

“Lets get them here,” replied Bentre. “Macron, huh? Is that good or bad you think?”

“Depends on whether he finds something of use to him or not.” Ashia went over to the Holonet Communications station and hailed the Korsin. Within moments an opaque figure appeared in front of the ProConsul. Battlelord Takagari “DarkHawk” KogaRyu knelt before his Summit.

“I am at your service,” the Battlelord said.

“Takagari, your presence is requested here in the Consul’s office…” the Keibatsu instructed. “Bring Macron with you. Have Sanguinius get your forces ready to deploy.”

“As you wish Ma’am” replied the Quaestor.

Within the hour a shuttle approached the Perdition. It completed its landing sequence and the crew door whisked open. The Quaestor of House Shar Dakhan and a heavily armored Sith disembarked and made their way towards the nearest turbolift. Takagari hit the button for the Command level. Macron did not speak. The madman’s mismatched eyes darted to and fro. He had been in hibernation a long time and much had happened since he had left. There was a lot to take in, including the new vessel.

The turbolift stopped heavily at the requested level. DarkHawk exited the turbolift with the Alchemist following behind him. The Perdition was impressive, to say the least. The crew worked diligently. Buzzers chimed and stations were abundantly productive. The Quaestor walked past the Command section and came upon the offices of the Summit. Takagari hailed the office on the door COMM. As the door whisked open, the two Sith eagerly entered. Warlord Stahoes sat at his desk, Augur Keibatsu stood beside her Consul with a datapad in her hands.

DarkHawk centered himself on the Summit desk and approached. He dropped to one knee about a meter in front of his Summit.

Macron bowed behind him quietly but did not take a knee. “Consul, Lady Ashia.”

The Keibatsu sighed and looked over the datapad in her hands. She had never quite got used to the Shaevallian’s formality but was by now entirely used to the Alchemist’s quiet arrogance. “These intel reports have just come to us and we believe that it holds enough merit for us to take a closer look.”

DarkHawk scanned through the Intel and photos. His reaction was much of the same as his Summit. “Is this for real?” Takagari asked.

“We believe so, though it bears closer scrutiny.” replied the Augur. “Have a look Macron.”

The Elder regarded the images quietly and then closed his mismatched eyes. After a few quiet seconds, he opened them. “It appears to be authentic. The image matches engravings I have seen of the staff in the Temple of Fire and Tombs of Orian. But the instrument has no power other than the sentimental. There was no mention of any artifact of this sort having actual power in the Force in the archives. It was merely a symbol of office. Still, the staff has a power of its own for the morale of our Clan.”

Follow the adventure here: https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/hsd-veiled-curtain-event-fiction/2126/3

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HSD

Well as you can see the fiction above is a result of your guy's inputs and ideas and I could not let all that talent go to waste. So you get a little blip of it as a teaser! But I will get to all that goodness in a bit. For now, I have a bit of information to pass on to you all first.

So a new year and some like to call a clean slate. I have never called it “New Year’s Resolutions,” I looked at it this way. What did I not get done last year that I wanted to get done, and what needs to be immediately moved to the top of the “get done” list for this year? Well, I have a couple for myself, and a few of those revolve solely around HSD. Those will come to light throughout the year and I believe you all will enjoy what is to come for HSD. So we are charging forward ladies and gents. To start the new year, HMR Quaestor has stepped down for a bit of a breather, Grand Master Muz has graciously stepped in for a second time as Quaestor. The entire clan is grateful for the work and dedication Kojiro has put in. I believe that leaves the Aedile position open, so anyone interested send your applications to both Bentre Stahoes ([Log in to view e-mail addresses]) and Ashia Keibatsu ([Log in to view e-mail addresses] by January 22nd.

Secondly, on my report agenda, we had great news that Warrior Erik Cato and his beloved wife gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on Dec 24th. Congratulations on the birth of a new Clan member and future GM! Please make sure you all give him a shout out if you have not done so already! Let the adventure begin! What a great Xmas present.

On a sad note though, Erik has informed me that due to the constraints of R/L and the new “Stormpooper” (credit to our PCON}, he will have to step down as BTL of DoD. It is with a somber heart that I respect and support his decision to step away for a bit. THANK YOU ERIK!!!!! You have been solid this whole time, and you are an absolute blast to be a clan mate with!!!! We look forward to more great things from you!!!! Well having said that, Master Sang and I will be restructuring a couple of elements within the House in regards to B/T’s. After discussing with our Aedile along with our Clan Summit, a plan has been laid out. I don’t want to ruin the surprise just yet but, fear not true believers, it will be flavored with awesomeness!

Ok, now the meat and potatoes! Veiled Curtain Part I: Three Shades of Black (TSoB) is our first House event. I say OUR because this was all your ideas when we started figuring what direction we wanted to go. So I listened. It kicks off this Sunday and has a container of cool fun comps. The fiction you will find, revolves around HSD reacquiring something that rightfully belongs to the House/Clan. So go get it. The story will progress each week during the Event duration. I plan on releasing a new part of the story each Friday. Then we will close the story out with an EPIC ending. Part two will follow up in Mar/Apr, pending any Clan events. So make sure you look for clues! Oh and by the way, I want to take a minute and thank all you of that assisted with the event. Your dedication to the House, your creative imaginations always astound me! So thank you all much appreciated!!!!!

Adding to more good news these past couple of weeks, our Aedile was awarded an Amethyst Kukri for all his time and dedication to the Clan. So cool to see you guys get well-deserved awards! Cal was elevated within the Inquisitorius from: Apprentice Inquisitor to V: Inquisitor. Along with his Grand Master's Royal Guard elevation from VII to VIII. Malik placed in two puzzle comps, and he is now known as The PUZZLER! Keep up the great work, its always a pleasure to BOOM the T/G channel with your accolades! So hit up the comps page, there are plenty of opportunities to partake in!

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NEWS

Couple job openings within the DB so if your interested go after them!

Clan Taldryan Proconsul: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-consul-report-christmas-edition

Combat Master: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-combat-master-applications

Magistrate to the Fist: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-fist-report-26

Voice Report: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-18-let-s-start-at-the-beginning

CNS Consul Report: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-clan-naga-sadow-a-change-in-guard-and-an-opening

CNS Rollmaster Report: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-cns-rollmaster-report-9-new-years-is-right-around-the-corner

COMPS! COMPS! COMPS!!!!!!!!!!: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions

Two other things that I have let slip through the crack and I need to promote more. Antei Combat Center (ACC) and the Shadow Academy (SA). You want to advance your literary prowess? Head over there and do a few matches, regardless of the outcome there is always, always great feedback. I believe Augur Locke told me that he wrote himself losing his battle, resulting in him winning the ACC match! Amazing! I have one more to do to get my degree, and I plan on knocking that out here directly.

The other is the Shadow Academy (SA), what an amazing resource to expand your knowledge, plus some of the courses pay you when you pass them! I know we all have been talking about credits and ships well I have a spot for you to gain some credits, head over and knock out some courses!!!!!

ACC: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/acc

SA: https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy

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Final Thoughts

Well as always that is my thoughts. I want you guys to have fun with the event! I want to see what you guys come up with and like to hear your comments on it. OK, I cannot take the pressure lol! So what we did is restructured HSD B/T's. With Erik having to step down as BTL, we combined the two B/T’s, holding on to DoD. Moving some folks around and placing them on the restructured B/T. Which means Cal is the new BTL of DoD! Congrats on the new team and new responsibility! You have a lot of talent at your disposal! CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!!

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