The newly promoted Jedi Hunter stood rigidly at attention before his Quaestor, years of training with the military still echoed in the back of his mind at times like this. Montresor read over the datapad as he paced in front of the Journeyman.
“A star pupil at the Shadow Academy, I see the Headmaster rewarded your efforts there as well,” he glanced up to look Zednich in the eye for a moment. “A few awards from others, you’ve made a fast name for yourself here. Still, you missed the majority of the Crusade. How will you hold up the next time Plagueis goes to war, I wonder?”
It was a fact that was always in the back of Zed’s mind. He was surrounded by battle hardened fighters. They had waged a war across multiple worlds, taking on other highly trained Force Users as they laid claim to their spoils. Even with the hint of doubt nagging at the back of his mind, he wouldn’t let his demeanor crack.
“I’ve seen a fair share of war in the Defense Force, sir. I’m sure I can handle it,” the Obelisk replied stoically.
The Battlemaster suppressed a chuckle, “Oh I’m sure you have. What you’ve seen in the past, what you think you know… is about to be shattered. You’re about to take your final step down the path to become a Dark Jedi Knight and your Master has seen fit to have you achieve that goal on your own. Away from the Anchorage and away from your House. Valhavoc has sent a shuttle to take you to the Spike on Antei. When we meet again, you’ll be a Dark Jedi Knight.”
“Sir, I can be ready to depart in less than 10 minutes.”*
*The Quaestor set his datapad on his desk as he nodded at the former Soldier, “Zednich, don’t fail Plagueis... dismissed.”
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After landing at the Spike Zed was quickly escorted through a labyrinth of hallways and sublevels of the structure by two individuals in red Royal Guard armor. Finally his two escorts came to a halt in front of a set of airlock doors. One nodded towards the doors and then looked at the Jedi Hunter, neither had spoken a word during their descent into the Spike.
As Zed stepped through the airlock into the Fist’s office they snapped shut abruptly behind him. Across the room from him Valhavoc gently laid a lightsaber on the table and turned to address the new arrival.
“Welcome apprentice. Here you will complete your trials… or die trying.”
Zed has been hard at work completing his tasks for Jedi Hunter. His participation in the Shadow Academy has been exemplary, earning Rank 4 and completing a total of 39 courses. In the process of this he earned two Dark Pundit Degrees and three Dark Maven degrees! For these achievements the Headmaster awarded him an Anteian Cross. He’s been active on IRC with his House, and been in #DBGaming participating in several Pazaak Matches, both during and after the Crusade.
Zed has participated in a total of ten competitions, placing in three. Including earning a Gold Nova in his first ever Fiction Event, an Event he participated in within days of joining the club. Not content to merely participate in competitions Zed created a competition for all members of the Brotherhood to take part in, with “The Battle of the Bakers” to see who could design the most awesome Star Wars themed holiday cookie.
Zednich has met all requirements to earn his promotion to Jedi Hunter and I am sure he will join the ranks of the Dark Jedi Knights in short order. Congratulations Jedi Hunter!
-Valhavoc, Fist of the Brotherhood
Valhavoc, 2013-12-30 06:14:40 UTC