Tier-Avis Nami has completed the requirements for the rank of Dark Jedi Knight as deemed necessary by the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. This request has been approved by both the Cestus house summit and the Tarentum clan summit.

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Nami has shocked me. Before any negative connotations are possibly taken, let me explain. First, he has shocked me in terms of his amazing amount of activity. In fact, his very first act of activity when he joined the Brotherhood was not merely signing onto IRC, not simply taking an SA course - but creating a wiki page. He received his first promotion in one day, beyond all expectations for him. Since then, he has been honored as a Fist of Cestus each month for his vast amounts of work; and his merit and competition medals stand as a tribute to his skills.

He has also shocked me in terms of his brilliant writing skills. Nami's fiction has been some of the most impressive I have seen in a long time. His house summit task was a run-on, and a darn good one in the end. He consistently contributes to Cestus history and fiction development. All the while, he is a qualified ACCer, has earned several SA degrees, has written over ten pages of fiction, and has written a stellar wiki article.

There are many more things I can mention that have impressed me as Nami has progressed, but it would make this recommendation far too long. But what I will mention is something I find to be incredibly important to one's progress in the DJB. The rank of DJK is an incredibly valued and honored rank, one yearned for by many thriving Journeymen. But in the grand scheme of things, it is still nothing compared to the positions and ranks one could achieve. Being a DJK, in a sense, is still being a beginner at the game - when one becomes a Knight, he has proven that he can follow the basics. Now he must go beyond the basics.

I hope that Nami will consider his promotion as not an end, but a beginning - a stepping stone into the larger part of the Brotherhood. And in many ways, he's already started thinking ahead - he has voiced interest in becoming the next BTL of the Nightwraiths, as well as future leadership positions that should open up. I know this remark is not really of my own creation, but the only thing that will obstruct Nami from his goals now is himself. He has cleared the obstacle course set out for him - now he must triumph the natural hindrances to his imminent glory.

It is the honor of the house summit to bestow upon Tier-Avis Nami the rank of Dark Jedi Knight, and the gratitude of the clan to welcome him fully into our "august fraternity." Congratulations, Nami.

-OT Ronovi Tavisaen, Quaestor of House Cestus

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Since joining the Dark Jedi Brotherhood Tier Avis has been more active than any other member of Cestus, journeyman or otherwise. He's a stand-up guy and has grown a great deal as a member while here. His writing has improved dramatically and his participation in fiction has been outstanding from the get go. I can think of nobody in Tarentum who deserves a promotion to DJK as much as Nami does.

-DJK Ji K'awiil, Aedile of House Cestus

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Tier-Avis Nami completely missed the Great Jedi War this winter/spring. He did not exist as a Dark Jedi. He had no opportunity to prove himself among his brethren, no chance to triumph over others, no chance to lead by example. During a time when even the most steadfast admit slow times (http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/viewreport.asp?ID=13057), Nami has shined.

One cannot sit idly by as Nami works. Those that do are quickly forgotten. He has inspired me, a veteran of many wars, climes, and professions, to travel to new heights. His amazing ascendancy into power is the stuff masters dream of - and fear. Nami's more than once bested me in battle, something I am proud and embarrassed to admit. When I see into his future with the Brotherhood, I cannot help but feel excited about the hurt he will bring to those under his heel.

Nami's Master's Trial has alarmed me. Cast out into the loneliness he will come to prefer, I challenged him to unravel a mystery in a hybrid detective story/fiction. Not only did Tier nail every single clue with zero complaint to his master or inaccuracy, but he went beyond the immediate plot and expanded the universe, character development, and challenged me to continue the story at the caliber he had continued it.

Tier-Avis Nami is more than ready to yield a lightsaber. Woe to those that will see him use it. Woe, I feel, like so many masters before, I will soon feel.

-SBM Tek Cicero Dantes, master of Tier-Avis Nami

General Ronovi Tavisaen, 2009-10-16 07:20:04 UTC

In just under eleven months since Ood has proven himself not only an active member, but a very capable and effective leader in Clan Plagueis, and well deserving of a promotion to Equite 2. In that time, Ood accrued 4 Scrolls of Foundation, 4 Seals of Unity, a Dark Cross, a Legion of the Scholar, and two Crescents. While not necessarily impressive in its own right, it is worth mentioning that the entire time, Ood was an Eclectic Pedagogue for the Shadow Academy for the Pre-Republic History course. Now, Ood servs as the SA Professor for Philosophy, his duties expanding to grading the Krath Core, Force Philosophy, Sith Alchemy, and Force Cults courses.

But where Ood really began to shine was upon his appointment to Aedile of House Exar Kun in June. He has consistently shown the ability to motivate his house, delegate responsibilities, and effectively manage members. He has to date, ran four competitions for the house since his induction into Clan Plagueis leadership. In late August, when Cethgus resigned as Quaestor, Ood was the only person Alaris and I considered to replace him. In just over a month, Ood has showed that he is fully capable of leading a House and has fulfilled his duties extremely promptly.

In short, Ood has been a great member and leader of Clan Plagueis. Given the 10+ months Ood has been at KP, he is more than deserving of a promotion to EQ2.

Congrats Ood. ~Vivackus Kavon, Proconsul of Plagueis

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Moving past Equite-One requires a dedication to the Brotherhood many individuals never achieve. An abundance of activity is no longer the only thing necessary. One must be a harbinger of change. Ood is a perfect example of such an individual.

All of the awards given to him have already been covered, as has the amount of work he’s done for the Shadow Academy and his dedication to House Exar Kun. Ood is one of the most proactive Quaestors I’ve worked with thus far. He approaches me with ideas, not the other way around. He continues to make my job easier by ensuring that I never have to ask him to do anything, he simply does it.

As Aedile his leadership through-out the House Feud: Insurrection helped House Exar Kun to a victory over House Satal Keto where he achieved first overall in the ACC and posted several times in the run-on, helping Cethgus drive forward the story. As a Quaestor, he’s run multiple competitions and continues to participate in the ACC.

Ood has warranted himself a promotion to the rank of Archpriest. Congratulations, Ood, very well deserved.

~ Alaris Jinn di Plagia, Consul of Clan Plagueis

Master Alaris Jinn, 2009-10-13 11:47:41 UTC

I want to stop for a moment and recognize Manji Keibatsu Sadow. Manji has been a terrific leader, a great ally, a great mentor, and most importantly, a great friend. I know of Manji, but then I really got to become a friend of Manji's shortly after the GJW. He had just become Marka Ragnos' Rollmaster, and was trying to help me build the Night Raptors up from the ground, giving me pointers on how to do different things, how to try and organize different competitions to keep the unit fresh. Manji helped me through what I call the "dark times of being a BTL" when my entire unit had either gone inactive or on a LOA. He helped me understand that as a leader that these things happen and that I have no control over it and it did the team no justice with me in the dumps grovelling about it. And then Manji became Clan Rollmaster, which is something that I had never heard about until Bob made the announcement saying, Manji has accepted to become the Clan Rollmaster of Naga Sadow. With Manji becoming Clan Rollmaster he could not just focus only on Marka Ragnos but that he had to focus on Ludo Kressh as well while still making Marka Ragnos his home. He helped coordinate the ACC portion of the Children of War Feud during this time, since he and Tsainetomo are on the ACC staff. Before the Feud, Bob suffered a laptop issue, which caused him to resign. Manji shortly thereafter became the Consul of Naga Sadow, and started his leadership of the clan with a bang. If someone had a problem, Manji could fix it. If someone needed something done, Manji would have it done within the hour of that person asking them. His leadership and friendship has been a pivotal role in the Clan and forever will be. I wish to recommend Manji Keibatsu Sadow for all rights and privileges of a Krath Pontefix. ~ Fremoc Pepoi, HMR AED

Manji Sadow has been a member of Clan Naga Sadw since I joined, and has been a good example to others, firstly as someone who has a motivated attitude to his work, and secondly someone who avoids controversy and strife. He has a positive friendly attitude and is someone who has ideas and makes them happen. Since his return to activity earlier this year he worked extremely hard in the Great Jedi War at a time when he was needed, became Rollmaster and did a great job, and has recently become Consul of Clan Naga Sadow. Since then he has worked with the Summit to develop ideas such as a Clan website, fictions for members promotions, and most importantly making sure the day to day stuff is happening such as members being welcomed and promoted and people knowing what they have to do and how to co-operate with each other. He also set a great example of activity in the recent feud. I am confident that he will be a great leader for us and a driving force behind the Clan's improvement. I am happy to endorse his much earned promotion to Krath Pontifex. ~ Malisane Sadow, Son of Sadow

Manji's work in the recreated position of Clan Rollmaster has invigorated the Master-Student Program in CNS; by sending out e-mails and arranged pairings, and building a foundation for future Clan RM's to follow. He was later rose to the position of Consul, in which he provided to be an inspiriting force for the Clan as he took part in the Feud, which he took part in 18 events. Now to be specific on his work as CON, Manji has proved himself to be a fair yet firm hand when dealing with the membership at large. The clan is very lucky to have someone like him to make their unit a fun and proactive place to be. So it is with great pleasure I put his name forward for this promotion request. Manji has demonstrated his achievements and it is only fitting his rank reflects it. ~Ashura Isradia Sadow, Son of Sadow

Since his last promotion on 8/1/05, Manji has earned many accolades and performed a lot of serious work. In this time, he has earned: An AK, four Dark Side Scrolls, Nineteen Crescents, two Legion of the Scholars, three Clusters of Fire, one Scroll of Indoctrination, three Dark Crosses, Two Anteian Crosses, three Steel Crosses, three Grand Crosses, one Amethyst Kukri, two Bronze Novas, one Silver Nova, four Gold Novas, one Seal of Loyalty, and thirty two event Seals. In an of its self, this is a simply amazing amount of work and recognition from his peers.However, Manji has also served (or serves) during this time as Rollmaster, Guard Captain, Aedile, ACC Operator, Consul, and Magistrate as well. Clan Naga Sadow has awarded him the Clan Name in recognition of his efforts to help his Clan, which bespeaks of how much we all appreciate him and his efforts on our behalf. Personally, I cannot speak highly enough of him. In my opinion, he is one of the best people we have in the Clan. When I first joined the Clan, he took me under his wing and got me going. I attribute my love of both runons and ACC writing to his efforts to direct me towards them, and mentor me. I've seen him mentor many outstanding club members in the time I have been here, and some of them achieved Knighthood. Even given his hiatus for a bit, it is my personal opinion that he was almost ready for promotion at that time when I was Consul. Now with his return and herculean efforts on the part of his Clan and the Brotherhood at large, it is certainly time he was promoted. Congratulations, Manji-sama. ~Macron Sadow, Consul Emertius, Son of Sadow

Ever since I first encountered the second of the two Keibatsu brothers it was obvious Manji had that special something in him. Driven, determined, a great writer, a great member, and that ever so rare and much valued calm and friendly personality to match; he always had that spark of a leader that marks him apart from others. Looking back at what I wrote when the Inner Circle promoted him to Epis, which somehow seems such a cruelly long time ago, I see I said back then that he was one of the best people the Clan had produced in several years and that he had a bright future ahead of him. Well, here we are, a Son of Sadow, Royal Guard, one of the key players in the Antei Combat Center, Champion of various Feuds and Wars, and now Consul; Manji has proven it was true. Manji is one of those gems that rarely comes around; one of those much loved members who a Clan always needs more of. He is an example to us all, from the highest Grand Master to the lowest Apprentice, a champion of the kinds of values that the Clan has long upheld, from brotherhood and friendship, to commitment and resolve; he has always managed to maintain that careful balance between always taking part and team work with just having fun and enjoying yourself. He may only recently have taken the mantle of leadership again, but in the days ahead he possesses the qualities that will lead the Clan forward and define its path for the new decade. It is to him the members of tomorrow will look up to, and I cannot think of a better person to be leading them. His elevation is long overdue, his achievements without question, and so I extend my fullest recommendations to Nekura Manji Keibatsu Sadow, Lord Consul of the Clan, in whose hands rests the future of the Disciples of Sadow, and whose hands I am sure the Clan's lifewell will again be filled as he leads it into a new Golden Age. Congratulations, Pontifex. ~Vexatus, Sith Lord, Son of Sadow

Manji is one of those rare members that will work tirelessly at a thankless job just because it needs doing. He's not here for accolades, for medals, for recognition. He is here because he has made Sadow and the Brotherhood his home, and he wants that home to be the best it can be. He doesn't participate in the kind of denigrating politics that can bog down every clan, he doesn't waste time on the petty little things that can rob a member or a leader of their productivity. He is almost a force of nature, working solidly at whatever needs doing whenever he can be online. From volunteering to help in the ACC, to helping proofread projects to training new members about our ways in the Brotherhood, Manji is there. Grading in the Shadow Academy, maintaining the CNS MSP, and yet, still finding the time to 'lead from the trenches' in events by actually participating, Manji is there. Well-rounded and versatile, friendly and fun, Manji is one of the best examples a new member, or even an older member, can have. It is time for him to be granted the title of Pontifex, one step closer to the Elder that I know he can become. Congratulations, Manji. ~Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2009-10-13 08:48:43 UTC

The One Armed Bandit probably thinks that I have forgotten about him. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ashura is a constant force for activity in Clan Naga Sadow, and he can be counted on to help develop and participate in great events for his members and friends. He's an affable sort of guy, always there to help nudge people along in their own personal development. He's done wonders with helping build a legacy in the clan, between the much needed rebuilding of Marka Ragnos to the running of the last Clan Artisans competition (which had a pretty cool twist on it, if you ask me). Running a large-scale event such as a house feud is a difficult thing, and yet he managed it with aplumb. Aside from that, he's also been pushing on the wiki, helping develop the clan as a fictional entity, between the Dlarit Corporation, the Timeline, the Simus institute, the list continues on. He's also been known to throw down in a multiplayer match or two. His attitude is great, and helps to temper the hard-case that most consuls need to adopt to deal with the position. In the game of good-cop-bad-cop, Ashura is brilliantly cast as the good cop. Attitude, Activity, and drive to do more. These three things are a recipe for success. And as a token of respect for his successful endeavors, Ashura Isradia Sadow is hereby promoted to the rank of Sith War Lord. Well done, Ashura. ~Muz Ashen, Dark Lord of the Sith

Ashura has been the PCON, since I joined the Brotherhood and Naga Sadow back in January. He was a driving force during the GJW, and then solely created the Fractured Mirror and then helped with the Children of War Feud, and helped grade that. I honestly can say that without Ashura doing his work as PCON, we probably would not have had Fractured Mirror be like it was, or have the Children of War Feud be fully functioning. It is sad to see Ashura step down as PCON, and I wish to recommend him for Equite 4 for his service to Naga Sadow. Thanks Ash! Signed and Sealed DJK Fremoc Pepoi Aedile of Marka Ragnos

In my ten month tenure as Consul of Clan Naga Sadow it was an honor to have the assistance of Ashura Sadow as Proconsul. Ashura has shown great dedication towards his work always putting the Clan ahead of his own personal achievements. He has been in a constant leadership position for two years straight progressively moving up the chain of command which is an amazing accomplishment alone. Combine his individual accomplishments and his leadership experience and I believe Ashura has earned the rank of Sith Warlord. – SWL Robert Sadow

The amount of work that Ashura has done for Clan Naga Sadow is amazing in it's scope- I can't really begin to quantify it. The former Proconsul has not only been the driving force behind the recent Artisans competition and Clan Feud that we ran (both long-term Clan-wide events which required a lot of planning and organisation) he has also enriched the fictional background of the Clan immeasurably during his time as a leader and before that. Ashura is one of those members who is wholly dedicated to whatever he does, and for that reason I have no hesitation in recommending him for this promotion. Congratulations, Ashura! ~KE Manji Keibatsu Sadow, Consul of Clan Naga Sadow

Manji Keibatsu Sadow, 2009-10-13 02:21:25 UTC

Sceleratus has completed the Dark brotherhood Basic's exam. This shows the basic activity required for a APP, therefore i would like to see a promotion given for their hard work. Congrats!

Cassandra El'sin, 2009-10-15 11:22:28 UTC

Eridanis Aquila has completed the requirements to achieve the rank of protector. Her history was recently approved. She has competed in Carve a Pumpkin, Halloween Coloring Contest, and Whack O Wheen‏ competitions. She has completed the ACC initiates course as well as had her character sheet approved. Recently logged onto IRC and talked in her clan channel. By MAA guidelines, this qualifies Eridanis for Protector.

Kaira Rohana, House Satal Keto Rollmaster

Aerwin Tribwell-Urr, 2009-10-14 08:38:58 UTC

To Whom It May Concern:

In about 30 days Melfeckt has gone from Apprentice to Acolyte, constantly communicating on IRC and with his House Summit. He has completed a majority of his history courses, those of which include his Old Republic, Pre-Republic and his first of three, History of the Sith, courses. He has also passed his Obelisk core exam which totals in him passing eight exams. The young Obelisk has already signed up for the forums and has completed two competitions, a good example of his devotion. Even now, as I write this recommendation, he is currently in the progress of working on his wiki. Demonstrating his dedication to completing the next stages of promotion. I would like to recommend Melfeckt to the rank of Protector.

I have good feeling that Melfeckt will be a wonderful asset to his Clan and a wonderful addition to House Dorimad Sol.

SBM Robin Hawk Quaestor of HDS M:HRLD

, 2009-10-13 13:59:27 UTC

Passed the Test of Lore

Portarr Colcordian, 2009-10-13 15:36:28 UTC

Lambow was one of the first to join Sarin

and I in our effort to establish

Independent House Revan. His enthusiasm

and drive for the project was much

appreciated in a time when it seems

difficult to get anyone to do anything to

move us forward.

So it came as no surprise when reviewing

Lambow's list of accomplishments and

works on behalf of the Brotherhood that

his efforts were impressive,

comprehensive and, I think, under-

rewarded.

Over the last several years Lambow has

enjoyed his time in the club on a steady

diet of faithful wiki editing, leadership

roles, and impressive work for the Shadow

Academy. Most notably among the latter,

an impressive tenure as EP of History of

the Sith Empire III as well as his most

recent accomplishment of the CSP History

Course.

Having been almost four years since his

last promotion, Lambow has been on the

path to the highest level of Equites for

some time and I believe it's time he was

finally recognized for what he's brought

to the organization and its members.

--Raken, Independent House Revan

Raken, 2009-10-09 07:30:49 UTC

Severon Vercingetorix is a long time member of House Gladius and is one of the most devoted members I have met in the DB. Unfortunately he was not given the appropriate guidance early on, so it has been a struggle trying to corral all his energy into something useful. Lately, he has been working with his Master, Vai Azexel, and has shown great improvement. I believe he has a great future in the Brotherhood as a mentor and a leader. Since his promotion to the rank of Guardian four months ago, he has visited the IRC channel, participated on the Gladius forums, passed the General Leadership SA course, completed a five page work of fiction under the direction of his Master, placed 3rd in the "Orders" run-on during the Great Jedi War, earned a Dark Cross for his participation in the GJW, and has run several competitions with minimal assistance from me including most recently two rounds of Gladius related trivia. ~ SW Scion Altera

As Master of Severon Vercingetorix it has been a privilege to help guide the future of an emerging leader in the Clan Tarentum. On several occasions, Guardian Vercingetorix has suprised me with his dedication and level of service with the real life limitation that have been presented to him. When I challenge him, he steps up and accepts those challenges and gives his all. He was once lost, but now is realizing his true potential as not only a member, but as a driving force for growth in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. ~ DJK Vai Azexel

Scion Tarentae, 2009-10-08 10:02:05 UTC