- Event ID
- 102579
- Award
- Sapphire Blade
- Quantity
- 1
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Non-site XP
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3660
XP
- Requested by
- Exarch Marick Tyris Arconae
- Primary reason
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Troutrooper has nothing left to prove at this point in his DB career. He honestly should be off on an island somewhere sipping fishy-collada’s and gettin caught in the rain. Still, before the start of the Dark Crusade, he joined up with Clan Arcona and right off the bat became a part of the family. Looking back at this past year, It would be hard for me to think that Trouty had been in any other unit besides Arcona. His loyalty and dedication to the Clan and it’s member shine as he has been friendly, supportive, and a fierce competitor to boot. As I got to know him more and more, I found it invaluable to get his opinion on certain matters. His fishy-sage-powers and ability to always (somehow) make light of a situation has been a huge part of my development as a leader and member of this club. While the recipients of a Sapphire Blade typically have shown consistent and long-term service to their Clan or Brotherhood position, Trouty has functioned as an unofficial Summit member in Arcona, offering advice and wisdom wherever he could. He has had a slew of young BTL’s (and often jokes about it) who he has helped with his presence and easy going attitude, and never lets anything drag him down. It is contagious, and the proper attitude of a member of the Brotherhood.
The Sapphire Blade also can also be rewarded for extraordinary amounts of activity in a large scale event. No competition to date has matched the Dark Crusade- and Trouty really showed why he has made it so far in this club with his efforts. Trouty bats a 28 / 31, 90% participation rate for the Dark Crusade, 5th overall in Arcona. On top of that, he was a member of Arcona’s Special Forces team for all 3 chapters of Phase 2. Over the course of the Crusade, Trouty has scored 11 total novae: 6 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze. His efforts have been nothing short of heroic, and Arcona would not have finished as strongly as it did without his help. I don’t want to count the pages of fiction he’s written, let alone ponder the word count he’s accumulated. It takes a special type of dedication to put out that level of work when you’ve already earned most of the clubs highest honors.
Thank you Trouty for rocking out with us this year. I can’t thank you enough for the help you’ve been as a friend and fellow member. Here’s to more and better times ahead.
Consul of Clan Arcona
Exarch Marick Tyris Arconae, 2013-12-03 09:01:21 UTC
- Additional reasons
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Troutrooper’s performance in the final three chapters of the Dark Crusade was nothing short of monumental, winning two Gold Novae and a Silver Novae in the three fiction events. He was a cornerstone of the Special Forces team, and was counted on to win gold in his event, but never backed down from the pressure. He did exactly what he needed to do, consistently beating some of the best writers in the Brotherhood. I wish I knew how he did it.
Beyond the numbers and the Novae, Troutrooper is a tremendously influential veteran leader in Arcona. He’s the grandfatherly war veteran of Arcona, telling stories of badassery that keep the younger members looking up to him and providing insights that keep the Summit leaders in his debt. Given his engagement and activity level, not to mention his enormous passion for Arcona, it’s easy to forget that Troutrooper is a Dark Jedi Master -- but talking to him, and listening to his advice, it’s just as easy to remember why.
When it comes to upper level Equites and Elders, so often achievements are measured vaguely, as it is difficult to quantify influence and intrinsic importance to the health of a unit. Despite being more subjective, these measurements mean a lot more than a sum of awards or a length of time served. For Troutrooper, this is no different; the impact that he has had on the culture of Clan Arcona, and on members both new and old, has been extensive in his time here.
Thanks for everything, Trouty -- I’m looking forward to continuing to work with you in a vain effort to learn your ways.
Proconsul of Clan Arcona
Legorii Arconae, 2013-12-02 04:28:49 UTC
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