Sometimes, you give an active member a task to keep them working. Sometimes, they ask for a task in the hopes of reward. Sometimes, however, they ask for a task for a simple reason: They want to contribute, for no reason other than the good their contribution will bring about. Such a member is Sarak Shai.

In addition to being a very capable and decisive Aedile, a responsive member, and my personal deterrent to insanity via PLA Quaestorship, he can effectively be called the father of our recent Reboot Event. If not for Sarak, it would have been a very different event and concept.Sarak's use of a Vong character sheet worked with his activity to earn him a side-plot as a GJW Incursion survivor in the event, but that side-plot blossomed into an idea between us for what the event would be about. Less than a week after I tasked him to create our enemy, the Dark Crusaders of Yun-Harla, it was done spectacularly. Similarly, when I asked him to define Si'Tilk, their base, he did so and his description was used for it in the event. It will continue to be used for it as a captured PLA structure.

His work writing the Vong characters in the fiction, his brilliant idea for his character to be a disgraced traitor of the Crusaders, his cooperation in keeping the Run-On alive, and his plot development input shaped the Taking of Si'Tilk into what it was. Finally, he single-handedly designed nearly every individual competition for the event.

To top it all off, Sarak has done all of this, has created a historic and House-changing event for PLA, with no promise or hint of reward. Furthermore, not only did he get no promise of reward, he didn't ask after one. Such dedication to the House of Ascendancy and such a steadfast and pure work ethic means that Sarak is the example of what the Brotherhood deems suitable for reward. His excellent and extensive work as a leader of Plagueis stands testament to the fact that he deserves the Grand Cross of the Dark Side. Congratulations, Sarak, and well done!

~ Kal di Plagia Vorrac, Quaestor of House Plagueis

Fremoc Pepoi, 2011-03-11 19:25:39 UTC

Awarded for matches played in all gaming competitions from 12/22/2010 to 12/29/2010. Congratulations! ~OP Fremoc Pepoi

Fremoc Pepoi, 2010-12-29 21:34:31 UTC

For participation in the first week of Disorder.

Darth Aeternus, 2010-11-09 10:54:14 UTC

Week 1 to Week 3 during the Vendetta "Disorder" Congrats ~ SBL Ma`ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir

Ma'ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir, 2010-10-23 13:41:59 UTC

You got me! 3rd Place!

Liam Torun-Urr, 2010-09-30 15:51:48 UTC

For the creation of the six NPC leaders of the force Plagueis will face in the coming Military System Reboot Event, as well as for assisting in the creation of concepts for that enemy force, the creation of concepts for the event's storyline, and a competition concept for the event itself, I feel Sarak Shai is worthy of reward in the form of a Dark Cross. Congratulations!

Liam Torun-Urr, 2010-08-27 18:51:12 UTC

For ACC Wins during the RoS: Spoils of War

Lord Halcyon, 2010-06-21 11:27:34 UTC

For participation in events of the Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War. I apologize for the delay.

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2010-06-21 07:11:59 UTC

For participation in the first week of the RoS

Darth Aeternus, 2010-03-11 14:15:08 UTC

Since joining us in Revan Sarak has tirelessly looked for ways to aid us in every facet of our operation. His dillegence led him quickly to the rank of Sith Warrior as well as becoming the first Cell Leader in Revan's history. During the Rite of Supremacy: Spoils of War he has submitted to nearly every event including Round 1's Fiction and Poetry, Round 2's Fiction, and the Finals Fiction event. He also helped Sarin and I to provide the rest of the House with information and updates, as well as direclty contributing to our first round victory in the Antei Combat Center. We of Revan could not be more proud of Sarak and his work on our behalf. Please award him the coveted Grand Cross of the Dark Side. Raken, Independent House Revan

Leadership is not a position, it is a skill set found in few and far between. The Dark Brotherhood has developed squad sized leaders, platoon sized leaders, and company size leaders within the House structure. These individuals, when they possess the right stuff, are the fuel that keeps the Dark Brotherhood engine running. Sarak is one of these members. Organizing his team, spreading information, and remaining a vocal leader throughout the recent Vendetta, Sarak motivated house Revan and led the House to a top two finish. Leading through words and deeds, Sarak submitted to nearly every event, participated in the treacherous ACC, and still found the time to contact member after member in Revan to help encourage participation. For his leadership and stellar participation, a Grand Cross is an obvious award. Congrats. Sarin, Independent House Revan

Darth Aeternus, 2010-02-16 11:58:10 UTC