Advancement within the Equite class - especially to the two highest tiers - requires a member to show an elevated amount of activity, ingenuity and leadership in the Brotherhood. These members will have shown superior character and been outstanding role models to their fellow members; a sign of what their peers should strive for. Today, I have the honor of inducting Dakari into this circle of vaunted members.

In the year and a half since Dakari's last elevation he has collected a wide array of awards: Sapphire Blade, Grand Cross, Anteian Cross (4), Dark Cross (4), Seal of Pain (2), Seal of Duplicity (2), Cluster of Fire (52), Pendant of Blood, Crescents (Diamond & Emerald). In addition to participating in two GJWs, Dakari has also competed in a host of House & Clan competitions (House Feuds, Naming Contests, CSP Summer Games (4 Events), CSP/ARC Feud (2 events), DBPA Competitions (3), King of the Hill (King), Reclamation). Furthermore, he is an instrumental part of the DBPA, serving as a Staff Member to the T:SWG since December of last year. In this role he serves, primarily, as a source of guidance to hs fellow members as he instructs them on different facets of the game. He also takes a great deal of time to assist members in completion of thier quests/missions - collecting quest/key items that not only help the member themselves, but the DBPA's image on the Scylla server.

During this time period, Dakari also served as Consul to Scholae Palatinae. Despite resigning his post, he has continued to assist the Clan in its growth - acting behind the scenes to further Clan Projects. He has contributed - though not limited to - with the Clan Merit Program, Clan Dominion, Clan Fleet, Clan Fighter Corps, Clan Legions, "Paths of Scholae Palatinae", Fleet Reset, and Clan Direction. For all intents and purposes, Dakari worked alongside Braecen as a quasi-Praetor whom helped the former Consul bounce ideas around, refine new projects, and outline a clear mission/ethos for CSP. While his laundry list of tasks on these projects is numerous, I will highlight several worthy of recognition... so there may be no doubt about his influence. Dakari spear-headed the "Paths" Project by suggesting an Imperial Knight faction within the Clan. Not only did he promote this idea, but he helped establish the basic outline of what it would entail and the 'differences' that would set it apart from the norml. When it came time to name the CSP Corps - a wide sweeping standardization of the Clan Fleet - he provided a pool of names for the Divisions, Wings and Squadrons. When the Clan was struggling to find an identity (pre-GJW6), it was CON Dakari whom stepped forward to provide a strong hand in leadership. He made several tough decisions for the betterment of the Clan (removed squirrel aspect to Clan, removed ineffective leaders, demanded integrity from the Clan as a whole). Truly, Dakari has left a mark on the Brotherhood through his work on CSP & the DBPA.

For showing the meddle of a true role model, leader and innovator... I am proud to recommend Dakari for elevation within the Equite Class.

Phoenix Olkyssagh d'Tana Palpatine Consul of Scholae Palatinae

Phoenix d'Tana Palpatine, 2007-10-07 13:52:04 UTC