On behalf of Sarin:

Phoenix has served as Consul of CSP with elan, skill, loyalty, and dedication. His work has been varied and wide in its scope to improve his Clan and the Dark Brotherhood as a whole.

Over the past nine months Phoenix has crafted and shaped the CSP Paths program designed to enhance and improve CSP. This program was submitted with documentation and a design that is uncanny in its similarity to the upcoming Dark Brotherhood discipline system. Although I delayed the release of the CSP system, I cannot discount the quality of work and effort that was put into it.

Phoenix has also been a major part of the design of an advanced system of PET ownership in CSP. This system is byond anything that the other clans utilize and is an excellent hold over until the DB possessions system is released. This well thought out and creative system offers CSP members a fair set of rules for obtaining PETS and creatures. CSPs affinity with animals and animalism make this system one that is natural and perfect for CSP's members.

Phoenix has also remained as a torch bearer for behavior and responsibility in the DB. His ethical approach and devotion to maintaining a standard of behavior within his Clan has improved the Dark Brotherhood as a whole. His open mindedness in the recent settlement of disputes with Clan Arcona has improved the atmosphere of the DB greatly.

These three major achievements in addition to Phoenix's daily duties as Consul are more than enough to make him a perfect choice for the AK.

Congratulations Phoenix!

Grand Master Sarin Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood***************************************

Phoenix has grown considerably since he first joined the Clan Scholae Palatinae Summit in the Fall of 2006. Since then, he has acted as both the Clan's Proconsul and, now, the Clan Consul. From his perch atop the Clan's hierarchy he has helped steer the Clan through a tumultuous period into the great success they experience today.

He has been a driving force and catalyst for the Clan at times of Brotherhood-wide war, or Vendettas, since his appointment. He has helped lead the Clan through the most recent Great Jedi War: Incursion. Under his sage guidance, the Clan achieved the honor of Second Clan. This is due, largely, on his ability to step up in the final half of the Vendetta and with willpower, drive his Clan to a strong finish. It was also at his insistence that we modified our Battle Plan and adjusted midway through to facilitate our final placing. But he was not done here, as he was working with me to secure our future. By breaking apart what went wrong and analyzing the individual parts, we made lasting plans on how to lower the leader:member ratio and streamline the Envoy contact process. As well as make additional appointments that were necessary to open a third house and replace our Summit that had been cemented for almost an entire year.

Undaunted by his new position, Phoenix geared the Clan up for a major, fictional campaign following the Great Jedi War - Clan Scholae Palatinae's "Reclamation Campaign." Advising and overseeing, Phoenix ensured the Clan transitioned from fictional ruin (where the Vong had conquered the Cocytus System) to a jubilant celebration of our Clan's progression. With Lucien at his side, he oversaw a 30 event competition that ran the course of 33 days and awarded well over one hundred individual crescents. He would then cycle this momentum into the CSP Winter Games where over 30 individuals would participate and another thirty six awards would be handed down. He has also seen a tremendous amount of fictional growth during his tenure, as the Quaestors have developed their Houses and his Clan has seen a phenomenal jump in background and detail (Clan Dominion, Legions Update, Fleet Reset, etc).

All in all, Phoenix is a leader with vision. And he possesses the necessary tenacity to follow up and ensure his subordinates follow through on their promises. He is well deserving of an Amethyst Kukri and I am honored to share just a few reasons why he deserves it.

Braecen Kaeth***************************************

Phoenix is a great guy, and he does everything for his Clan-mates. Even though it has only been about seven months since his last promotion, this guy has more than earned special recognition for all of his feats, deeds, and everything else that he does . Sure, sometimes I get annoyed with his sluggishness and inability to grow a spine, but that's because I'm an impatient little kicker. If it weren't for Phoenix, Clan Scholae Palatinae would have been a complete failure.

He was appointed to Consul about five months ago, and, in that time, he has done so much for everyone around him. Initially, it was a rocky start - Braecen resigned after eleven months as Consul and massive leadership shifts occurred throughout the Clan. Pho got lost pretty easily, and he needed everyone's help to make sure he stayed on track and did the necessary work... and he stayed on track. He sped down that track like a speeding freight train with a red caboose!

As everyone should know by now, I have almost zero tolerance for absolute, unintentional idiocy. I supported Sith Warlord Phoenix Olkyssagh d'Tana Palpatine on his bid for Consul of Clan Scholae Palatinae. I'm proud to say it. I'm proud to say that one of my closest brothers is now the leader of one of the Brotherhood's most illustrious Clans.

The Amethyst Kukri is awarded for someone who accomplishes A and B the C of D on a specific task. In my mind, there is one task that Phoenix has focused his entire heart, soul, and puny mind on... stability. Stability within the Clan's membership, stability within the Clan's leadership, stability with inter-Clan relationships, stability with Clan competitions/events... Phobird does it all, and he does it all without going insane.

Under Phoenix's reign, Scholae Palatinae has continued to flourish. With multiple projects underway, and many deserving members elevated, he has probably contributed the most to our Clan's overall development. With his guidance, the Facilities project, Dominion project, and numerous others have really begun to progress into their final stages of development. Under his guidance, House Dorimad Sol has been reawakened and become an integral part of Scholae Palatinae. With Phoenix, I have learned so much, and I really want to thank him for everything: his encouragement, support, mentorship, and all those great experiences that have made me really think and say, "What the...?"

If we consider our Clan a game of chess, Braecen developed the pawns to begin the game and earn our Clan an advantage. Now, Phoenix is developing the bigger pieces, taking out the real firepower, and concentrating on accomplishing the one goal that has eluded all the other Clans in the Brotherhood: taking down the King - the King that lays dormant on the other side of the field. Phoenix is great, and he is continuing our previous successes with his own in a way that many thought impossible. Even I thought that this was impossible... but he's changed my mind about him and the way he works.

Of course, we have our conflicts, and we don't always see eye-to-eye, but that's all right because Phoenix is awesome. Contrary to popular belief, Pho and I have plenty of fights, disagreements, skirmishes, red-light raids... Usually, it's because I'm an arrogant little prick, but that's all right because Phoenix is awesome.

Thank you, Phoenix. Thank you, and congratulations. You are, in its purest form, Clan Scholae Palatinae, and I salute you, my brother, for bringing a new sense of excellence to the table.

I look forward to working as one of your Quaestors for several more months, if not years, to come.

-- Krath Epis RevengeX Palpatine Quaestor of House Acclivis Draco Son of Palpatine

Kraval Taldrya, 2008-02-27 06:56:48 UTC

On behalf of Clan Tarentum, I am honored to award Telona her second AK. When searching for a member to award for these special holiday awards, we noticed that Telona's AK recommendation appeared to be a Sapphire Blade recommendation. So....for dedication and loyalty to Clan Tarentum and the Dark Brotherhood, I am pleased to award Telona an AK. Congrats Telona!

GM Sarin

Telona is, in my mind, one of the prime examples of a Free Envoy, who are those envoys who, while active, are not assigned to any particular house or clan. She's served as an EP and, currently, as quaestor of House Gladius. She also wrote a character development guide that, while not in use at this time (due to the change over in Headmasters), I'm sure that it will be used throughout the Brotherhood within a fairly short time. Telona has constantly watched out for new members, both through her personal actions as well as those on behalf of the clan. For her dedication to the members of the Brotherhood, especially her house and clan, I know Telona has earned this award. As I write this, having just left Headmaster to become Consul of Tarentum, I can also safely say that, if she had the time and desire, I could see Telona as a superb Headmistress of the Shadow Academy.

Anshar Kahn

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2007-12-25 06:20:49 UTC

Throughout my entire time as Justicar (almost a year now), Ben has been my most steadfast assistant. Hands of Justice come and go, but literally from day one Ben has been here to help me with my greatest weakness....coding. The day I became JST I had a blank website and many, many ideas, and Ben volunteered to be my web guy. He took that blank site and my crazy ideas and has turned it into one of the best resource pages in the entire Brotherhood. He has updated it very quickly whenever I have new ideas or content, he comes up with ideas to make things function better, and has never asked for anything in return.

The codex tells us that the Kukri is to be given for, "dedication and focus on furthering one aspect of the Brotherhood far beyond what was expected of them". Ben has no official position with the Chamber of Justice, yet he has consistently dedicated his time to ensuring that all members of the Brotherhood have this fantastic resource at their disposal. I've recommended many awards for Ben during this time in the DB, and I am proud to request that he be given the Amethyst Kukri for his longterm dedication and assistance to the Chamber of Justice and Justicar.

Kir Taldrya Katarn, 2007-10-01 18:38:52 UTC

• Dark Jedi Master Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae: Dark Jedi Master Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae is a Dark Colossus amongst mere children of the Dark Side. Having served almost one full year as Consul of Clan Tarentum, Bloodfyre has led his Clan through battle with decisiveness and élan. His determination, will, and ability to use those around him allowed Clan Tarentum to escape the Great War with the Yuuzhan Vong with the majority of his fleet intact. Bloodfyre’s tactical brilliance and decision making placed his Clan only second to that of the First Clan. <br> <br> Bloodfyre’s single determination in securing victory for his Clan has placed him on a level that very few Dark Brotherhood members will ever see. It is this singular dedication in improving his Clan that we now honor Bloodfyre. For Valor on the field of battle, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Dark Jedi Master Bloodfyre-Tarentae the Amethyst Kukri. <br>

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2007-08-24 22:00:00 UTC

• Dark Jedi Master Halcyon Rokir: Dark Jedi Master Halcyon Rokir has led the Dark Brotherhood in combat and weapons training for the length of the Great Jedi War. His skills as Combat Master led to several stunning victories and influenced the Dark Brotherhood’s successful campaigns. In Halc, the DB is fortunate to have a member who is talented and skilled at his profession.<br> <br> Over the course of the last year Halcyon has served in the Dark Brotherhood in many capacities. He held our roll and maintained the logistical aspects of the Dark Brotherhood as our Master At Arms. He served with dignity and skill as the Deputy Grand Master and provided priceless insight and advice on all aspects of the Dark Brotherhood. He now serves the Dark Brotherhood as the ultimate trainer of our forces and has done an exceptional job. For his skill and dedication, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Dark Jedi Master Halcyon Rokir the Amethyst Kukri.<br> <br> Halc did a great job in the War. He came in 7th in fiction by doing every entry he could and placing in most of them. He also did every poetry event and graphic event placing in a few of those. He made 12 RO posts helping our participationand giving our Run on some coherence. He was also a big help in the war game event helping in all of the decisions we made. Halc did a great job running the ACC during this GJW. He dealt with a ton of crap from every clan and handled it all marvelously. All of this work combined with his term as Deputy Grand Master is very impressive and can only be awarded properly with an Amethyst Kukri. Congratulations Halc, you truly deserve this.

~PCON Chaosrain Taldrya

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2007-08-24 22:00:00 UTC

Dark Side Adept Shadow Taldrya: Some individuals cannot escape the fact that they are born leaders. These individuals are motivators and often lead through example. One such member that has this quality is Shadow Taldrya. A leader without position, Shadow has dominated the Great Jedi War. His efforts have led Taldrya to a seventh consecutive GJW victory and the title of First Clan once again. Heralded by his Consul, Dark Prophets, and more than one Grand Master, it is easy to see why Shadow is so highly respected. For his leadership and domination of the GJW, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Dark Side Adept Shadow Taldrya the Amethyst Kukri <br> Shadow is fantastic. He does everything. He is like a sexy little DB Swiss Amy knife. He took 4th overall in the ACC, 4th in fiction, 6th in poetry/graphics, he is bonus points in both Miscellaneous and the Jedi Knight ladders, worked in the war game with us every week, and he ran the end of the Run on while getting in 12 posts. He also sent a ton of emails to help and encourage our members. I don’t know how but Shadow got bonus points in every event he could, and he played major roll in the others. All I can add to this is that Shad is great to have around and with out him CSP would have won and the universe would have imploded. He truly deserves this Amethyst Kukri for his work in this GJW, and for flag running in CTF.

~PCON Chaosrain Taldrya

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2007-08-24 22:00:00 UTC

The Amethyst Kukri is specifically awarded to people who work on “various projects for the Dark Council.” I can think of no one more worthy of this award than my praetor, Dranik.<br> <br> Dranik has played a major part in many projects for the Shadow Academy, even before he became Praetor. He played a major role in Fictional Reality, helping to write up the project and code it up (see below for more on the coding). Dranik has also helped plan Shadow Academy competitions (the runons in particular). Dranik has served as an excellent idea person and in helping me implement the changes I’ve wanted to make for the Shadow Academy. <br> <br> Perhaps Dranik’s greatest impact on the Shadow Academy has been his extensive coding efforts for the Shadow Academy. He coded up the Shadow Academy Datapad, the largest part of Fictional Reality, in the process creating the Dark Vault (we are making plans to expand the Dark Vault, which will require more coding from Dranik). With the exception of one exam, the updated Test of Agility, Dranik has coded many of the new courses that have appeared at the Shadow Academy. Most importantly, Dranik coded up the Core Rewrites, an extensive project. To add to all of his coding efforts, Dranik has had to learn new coding styles, as he is not the most familiar with ASP and PHP; even effective coding in HTML is not that easy- learning new styles is even harder, but Dranik has done well so far and I’m sure he’ll continue to learn. While he has had to sometimes delay getting things done due to real life, he does get them done. <br> <br> I know that this recommendation is a bit short for the award being requested, but there’s really no other way to say it. Dranik has worked on, helped finish, and started numerous projects as Praetor to the Headmaster. Dranik has a somewhat tough time as my praetor, as all of my former aediles did, because I like to do a lot of the hands on work myself. Dranik has still gone above and beyond what I expected of him, and what the Brotherhood may expect of a praetor (as the role of the SA has expanded), and contributed greatly to the Shadow Academy. There is no doubt in my mind that Dranik has played an instrumental role in the Shadow Academy, that he will continue to do so, and that he deserves something for what he has done. <br>

Anshar Kahn Tarentae, 2007-04-28 22:00:00 UTC

Koskian d’Tana is one of the most loyal, respected, and indeed influential members in Arcona’s rich history. For years upon years he has been here and helped Arcona. For the past months, he has been Galeres Quaestor and my Proconsul. He has done all this without focusing on personal gains, lobbying for promotions and rewards, or attempting to gain higher positions at any cost. His attitude and work ethic have been nothing short of excellent.<br> <br> During his tenure as Galeres Quaestor, he made an already active House even better, and started a revival of Qel-Droma Phyle that continues to this day. When Quejo left, he was the obvious choice for Proconsul, and I have not for one moment regretted my decision to appoint him. Always keeping in touch with the general membership, writing informative reports, running competitions and helping with many behind-the-scenes projects, he has thus far done a very good job – and I have every confidence he’ll continue this way in the future.<br> <br> His main achievement lately, however, has been the recent Feud against Scholae Palatinae. After we’d come up with the initial idea, he cleared the way for the Feud to happen: writing the entire plot along with Phoenix, helping with the creation of events and the schedule, and so on. I think I can safely say that without him, the Feud wouldn’t have run this smoothly.<br> <br> Aside from encouraging members to participate, his own participation in the Feud has been stellar, doing six events and most notably crushing the opposition in the ACC event, with an impressive 4-0 record and first place overall.<br> <br> For these reasons and more, it is my honour to request that Koskian d’Tana be awarded with an Amethyst Kukri, as a sign of how much he means to Arcona, and how much we all appreciate it. Many congratulations, Kosk.<br> <br> - Strat<br> <br> KPN Strategos T. Entar, Consul of Arcona

Adept Strategos Thanatos Entar Arconae, 2007-02-28 23:00:00 UTC

Eleven months ago I recommended Braecen for the Sapphire Blade. In my recommendation I referred to the fact that Braecen operates at an activity level that very few if any will ever reach. Now, many positions later, the same holds true. Braecen is easily one of our most active members and his dedication to leading CSP to a better future is undeniable. He has assembled and trained a staff and works tirelessly to ensure they are working for a better CSP. For his dedication and service above and beyond the standard, I hearby award KE Braecen Kunar the Amethyst Kukri.----Grand Master Sarin<br> <br> Braecen Kunar has brought a new level of activity and confidence to Clan Scholae Palatinae since taking over as Consul. The clan had been going through hard times in terms of activity and motivation, and upon his appointment, Braecen has worked hard to almost single-handedly turn the tide. Although the first few months have had their<br> difficulties, Braecen is proving that, as Consul, he can excel.<br> <br> In working with Braecen as Grand Master, I noted that Braecen is extremely receptive to feedback. He took every word I said and absorbed it into his efforts; Braecen is like a sponge for knowledge<br> and experience. He understood the criticisms of his work (the few I had) and immediately began to fix the problems. For instance, I am most pleased to see that Braecen has substantially progressed in his<br> control and direction of subordinate leaders. In my initial evaluation of his work, Braecen lacked the directive authority over his leaders. In the two months or so since then, Braecen has completely turned the tide. He is keeping tabs on his leaders, ensuring they document their work, making sure they are communicating and teaching them to overcome their own flaws. I believe this has created a much better working environment in the clan; the members are excelling.<br> <br> Braecen has done will in making sure that projects and competitions in his clan run smoothly and are completed. I have been impressed with things like the clan's prospectus on the Wiki and the constant<br> developments to their website. I was thrilled to see the Arcona-CSP feud run so smoothly. Braecen has had a very big hand in these things, and his efforts are worthy of an award.<br> <br> By terms of a Consul, Braecen is still very new; however, he has shown great initiative, motivation and ability beyond his years. With time, Braecen will become wise to the art of being an established<br> Brotherhood leader, learning to make great choices without the direction and advice of others and being a truly complete mentor for his subordinates. By then, I am sure that Braecen will have already<br> established himself as the finest of Scholae Palatinae Consuls.--- Lord Jac Cotelin<br> <br> Braecen is an excellent leader. He shows outstanding capabilities as Consul. He always strives the extra mile in bettering the clan. He provides excellent sources of activity including the recently passed Clan feud with Arcona and House Feud, as well as general smaller fun activities. Aside from providing resources for activity, he has worked hard on getting more information developed about the clan, and improving the general workings of the clan. He set up a revised clan powers list, aided with the development of details on the Clan military, and various other fictional needs for the clan. He is very open to suggestions and strives to maintain communication in the clan, including the use of clan meetings, where members can talk and address concerns and ideas with each other. As well he is more then willing to work on a personal basis with people, bettering the clan as a whole. He has helped place structure with the clan as well. Positions have been fortified leading to a much more effective group of leaders. Braecen cares a lot about bettering the clan, and strives diligently to do so. <br> <br> -- <br> Sith Warrior Xen'Mordin Vismorsus<br> Ward of the East<br> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <br> <br> <br> Braecen Kunar has definitely worked hard to improve not only his Clan but also the Brotherhood in general by his efforts. He has served as an Eclectic Pedagogue encouraging members to discover the bounty of knowledge contained in the Shadow Academy. He has earned Dark Maven as well as holding an impressive resume of Shadow Academy courses himself. Braecen has also mentored several members through the ranks, helping them to achieve Dark Jedi Knight. His drive and focus has been vital to his Clan, as Scholae Palatinae steadily grows in strength and becomes a more unified force. <br> <br> Braecen has been instrumental in aiding Scholae Palatinae in progressing as a Clan, holding workshops to help rising leaders in the Clan improve themselves, helping to develop the Consul's Coven (a group of members to help with clan projects), Dark Paladin and House based Member of the Month programs to award outstanding members, and Noble Merit Awards (Another program to recognize active members within the clan). He wrote the Clan Prospectus and has helped and encouraged members to create their own wiki pages, as well as more Clan and House related pages. He has worked with members to define and build the military structure for the Clan, giving the members even more to build on as they develop fictionally. Braecen organized and wrote the fiction for a house vs. house feud which helped encourage greater activity within the Houses. He's also always made himself available to mentor and guide any member who seems in need of it, even before they ask for help. Braecen has focused his tireless efforts on improving his Clan, and in doing so he has worked to guide and mentor up and coming members into strong and solid leaders, which in turn offers stability and growth within the Clan. He is always searching out ways to inspire and encourage members around him, as well as ways to improve his Clan and help the members grow. <br> <br> On a more personal basis, Braecen has assisted me in many facets, acting as a friend and mentor. He has been there to help me understand Brotherhood policies and politics, and to give me the direction and encouragement I needed to keep going. He has constantly encouraged me to set goals for my career within the Brotherhood, and then made sure that I had the skills and guidance I needed to achieve them. However he is not the sort of teacher to hold someone's hand all the way, rather he provides the tools needed and sits back to watch. This gives the student a chance to grow in their own pace and to learn from their own mistakes, but whenever I had problems or there was something I didn't understand or know how to do, Braecen has always been there to help out. Firm but gentle nudges in the right direction, offering a challenge for me to strive for improvement, in all that he does, Braecen is the epitome of what a mentor should be. Look 'mentor' up in the DB dictionary and you would find Braecen's picture right there, because he truly is a mentor. Without Braecen's dedicated guidance I would likely not be where I am right now, I am very grateful for his belief in me and his efforts to help me reach the potential and goals I had. <br> ~Rasilvenaira StormRaven,<br> Aedile, House Caliburnus<br> <br> <br> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <br> <br> Since his ascension to Consul, Braecen Kunar has been a radiant light in the murky mess of Clan Scholae Palatinae. As a leader, Braecen arranged a detailed restructuring of the clan that required as much intelligence as it did time. Displaying his management prowess yielded a distribution of thinly spread resources for the betterment of the entire clan. As Braecen sorted out the mish maw of the clan's leadership, he appointed an entirely new staff of leaders to each of the respective houses. Braecen personally arranged for the creation of the Consul's Coven, the Dark Paladins of CSP, a remake of the website, a dynamic merit system that adds to the fictional depth of the clan, an inter-house feud, and many other projects that are just coming into fruition. <br> <br> In recent months, Braecen has overseen the Creation of a Clan Feud. Contributing himself to helping the event run, Braecen is included in sorting out the judging and points system. This project was spearheaded by Proconsul Phoenix, but Braecen's extraordinary contribution to the situation is worth lots of merit. With plenty of guiding words, Braecen has settled me into my own position, helping through some of the troubling first time gitters. His outstanding work as Consul has turned CSP into the only routinely reporting clan in the Brotherhood. He has even managed to get me to sit down and write some reports! <br> <br> <br> Braecen's punctuality and extreme drive to successfully complete the tasks he sets for himself speak wonders for his own leadership, but above that it provides a crystalline model for the rest of the clan to base their own personal drive. Mr. Kunar has been a role-model, mentor, and friend to me for nearly 2 years. In every situation I have ever seen him involved in, he thinks critically about the outcomes and the necessary path to complete these tasks. Outside of House Events and questions about Clan matters, Braecen is concerned with the people behind our characters. He has continually show courtesy and care to my feelings and taken compassion when real-life events take a toll on one's ability to perform. Braecen has also shown faith in me that I find hard to see myself. His positive words and undying encouragement have made me what I am today. <br> <br> If a simple weapon made of a shiny jewel is reward enough for his feats and the works he has done in this formerly disheveled clan, then I believe that he should be given his award many times over. Though you were never my Master, I always looked at you as so. Thank you for everything you have done, continue to do, and will do in the future. CSP is indebted to you, Master Kunar. A congratulation is not enough thanks. But, I will say it all the same. Congratulations, Brae. I hope we can work side by side for years to come<br> <br> -Quaestor Thran Occasus<br> <br> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <br> Since my appointment to ProConsul, Brae and I and been in constant contact. There is not a day goes by that ideas are not thrown back and forth. When I first took this position, I was quite unsure that I would be able to be effective, but through Braecen's help, I believe that I am growing to be even more effectual in CSP. Along with helping myself to grow from just a house leader to PCON, he has taken under his wing roughly about 7 apprentices, most of which have progressed past DJK(KAP Scorpius, DJK Korbin, DJK Prajna, OT Xan, SBL Aabsdu and GRD Gavan.) Also, Braecen has mentored such members as Dakari, Brujah, and Thran.<br> <br> Currently, Braecen has put together several documents and frameworks that will be the future of this clan. From those projects, they have allowed new and old members to branch off on other major projects. Though he gives credit to those who help out, Braecen is the main mastermind behind the current rise in activity of CSP. <br> He has opened up the Clan so that all members can have a say in what will be the future and has reassembled the clan senate to gets the veterans more involved in clan dealings. His fire, tenacity and zeal to progress this clan, as well as the members that reside within her halls. Once the new programs are completely finish, they will propel CSP back into the greatness she once had.<br> ~Sith BattleLord Phoenix Olkyssagh Palpatine<br> PCON of CSP<br> <br>

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2007-02-21 23:00:00 UTC

CNS is a hard clan to lead, let alone almost lead to victory. Manesh has done his job as Consul most admirably, and deserves our thanks and recognition.<br> <br> Since he first stepped into the linelight as Proconsul, Manesh has stood out as a member that knows what it means to serve. He is dedicated to his clan and too his members through and through. He has encouraged them to better themselves and make CNS a powerful force in the DB. As such, he led the Clan to the close finish with Taldryan in the GJW. It was a comeback to remember, and Manesh can be credited with a lot of that.<br> <br> Beyond the GJW, Manesh has hard to work through a lot of conflicts that no person should have to. He's weathered the storms that come with being a Consul. He's helped to find happy mediums between members in a politically charged atmosphere. I can attest to the fact that dealing with problems like that is draining and just makes you want to leave your computer. Manesh has stayed strong, though. He's worked with his members to try and find compromise and has tried to hold the different parties together. It's not an easy job to do, but someone has to. Manesh has been the go-to guy, and his courgage in this area is appreciated.<br> <br> While this is all going on, Manesh has even eorked to continue with normal activity and projects in the clan. His efforts will be felt in full as CNS continues to grow as a dominating force in the Brotherhood.<br> <br> Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Manesh.<br> - GM Jac Cotelin<br> <br> -----------------<br> <br> I am pleased to be writing this recc for Manesh. After all he has done, tirelessly working throughout the GJW, and focusing his efforts on improving the clan, and keeping them motivated the entire time, I can't not reccomend him for an award. I haven't seen someone who refuses to get involved in the political stuff, and the negativity, and still work so hard, in a very long time - but he does it, over and over again. Manesh has earned the award, for his many long years of service, and his efforts on behalf of the clan. Thank you for all that you have done, and all that you continue to do, Manesh. Without your efforts, we would not have earned a very close 2nd place in the GJW. ~ Kat Pridemore, PCON of Naga Sadow<br> <br> -----------------<br> If it weren't for Manesh, I probably wouldn't have done anything more than a few events for this GJW. It's not that I had anything against it, it's just that I am a very unmotivated person lately (hence the retirement). Of all of the events that I participated in, Manesh was the reason that I took part in more than half of them. If it wasn't for his nagging (and by nagging I mean motivational speeches, freakouts and his privately begging me to do something on IRC) I wouldn't have done most of what I did. He got me to install JA and play several matches of that, along with the poetry event (I hate poetry, can't write it to save my life), and I even played pinball. Manesh is a superb leader for CNS and any reward for his actions, his motivation and his event participation, is well earned.<br> <br> ~J`Rai Sadow, Pontifex and all around retired Son of Sadow<br> <br> ------------------------<br> <br> Manesh Sadow has been Consul of Clan Naga Sadow for nearly two months and before that Pro Consul. He has worked hard to try and normalise the Clan following recent upheaval caused by several Summit members leaving including his predecessor and a recent marked improvement in activity and member satisfaction can be partly attributed to this.. <br> At a time when there have been stirrings from some of the more militant and opinionated members in the Clan, Manesh has done his best to resolve issues and continue to work hard to improve the Clan despite this.<br> <br> His leadership of the Clan during the Great Jedi War was impressive, both by example participating in most of the events and accumulating one of the highest scores in the Clan, and also by motivating his members with a stream of regular emails informing them of scores and ongoing events and encouraging as many as possible to take part.<br> He also maintained spreadsheets of individual results and designed a fair and simple award system based on participation and scores to simplify the medals and promotions at the end.<br> <br> For all of this I believe Manesh Sadow is deserving of recognition for his efforts.<br> <br> Malisane de Ath<br> Aedile of Ludo Kressh

Jac Cotelin, 2006-09-27 22:00:00 UTC