Kaiann has been a member since the dark ages. He served as both Headmaster and Lord Hegemon, and remained active as recently as GJW XII. His DC work is ancient history at this point, but he served the Brotherhood for many years and has earned this promotion.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-04 14:01:10 UTC

Beef served for years at high levels in this club, largely in his old clan Tarentum where he held the position of Consul multiple times. He also served as Sith High Warrior, for which he received a rare Silver Sash. Although he doesn't have the time to devote to the club that he once did, he remains regularly active to this day. Congratulations, Beef!

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-04 13:59:22 UTC

Beef, or as his dossier corrects me, Zsarion Bloodfyre has been a fixture of this club for longer than many have been in it. He's also been a DJM for about as long as I've even been in the club. A tireless advocate of the Sith Order, a proponent of member rights, and an all-around good frined, it's hard to even scrath the surface of what he's done in those twenty years since his last promotion.

Sith High Warrior is obviously the position that he is most known for. Bloodfyre defined the role back in a Brotherhood that had order leaders on the Dark Council, a position that would eventually be combined with Obelisk High Commander and renamed Fist. His work to refine the Sith and how they work under the auspices of the broader brotherhood earned him a vaunted Silver Sash. Today, those who were not present back then may not have an appreciation for this work, but our past informs our future, and it is important to recognize that fact. Since then, he's served in a raft of support roles, from Left Hand of Justice and Combat Master to Docent. Clan and house leadership has seen him myriad times as well, and his tireless work as advocate for his members has always been intense.

While Boodfyre's time has become strained with his real life job of saving lives, he still shows up to weigh in on issues here in Clan Naga Sadow. Pitching in on wars and other events, he always has an eye for pushing the members forward by setting a good example. He's always been one of my touchstones for what I think when I hear the term Elder. It's my pleasure to help recognize the man who has done so much for the club with a long-overdue promotion to one of the highest ranks that a member can earn in the club.

Thank you, Beef. For all that you have done over your long career, and all of the insane stories that we will surely tell together in the future.

Lord Muz Ashen Keibatsu, 2024-06-03 15:18:10 UTC

Yacks is about as old as elders can get in this club, with a dossier over a quarter of a century old. Although he's retired now, his imprint on this club is strong: he played a leading role in developing the possessions system and served on the inaugural Regent staff as Special Magistrate, a job he held for three years as he helped to steer possessions from concept to a firmly entrenched feature of this club. He was our first Justicar, held every leadership position from BTL through CON and Sith High Warrior, and is one of just four non-GM recipients of the GLS. On a personal note, I always appreciated Yacks' grumpy advice and suggestions during my time as Headmaster. Congrats!

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-04 13:55:15 UTC

Yacko. Take your promotion and you will god damn like it.

So here's the thing about Yacks. Despite all his protestations, and his yelling, and his general bastardy? He actually does care. He cares about doing what's right, and what's good - and then he does it. I have a pretty solid (and well-earned) reputation for yelling, and where exactly do you think I learned to yell at Grand Masters when they're being idiots? Yacks.

His promotion in 2015 to DJP goes into more explicit detail on his hard work and contributions in the past several decades, but suffice to say - his contributions have formed many of the structures and dare I say attitudes that the Brotherhood continues to function on this day. Hell, the XP system? That is promoting him today? He was in the room when it was conceived many years ago - and the ultimate form it took? Resembles very closely to what we discussed about recognizing our members with rank promotions.

For your instruction, and your unintended (or maybe intended?) contributions to how our Space Wizard Club works, you are promoted again. Jackass.

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-05-30 16:32:36 UTC

Four-score and umpteen years ago, I first interacted with Yacks as a lowly little Sith. And although I clearly surpassed his as the mightiest of old-school Sith (especially since he can't rebuttal), it doesn't mean he doesn't deserve this promotion.

Yacks has been many of the things in this club, including Chief Law Guy, but there's a whole slew of projects that has his fingerprints all over them. Yacks has be there for the initial concepts for the current Character sheet and the XP system, amongst other things. He always makes sure that any new system or idea makes sense and is actually fair for everyone.

I'm sure I'll be hearing from him about this, but too bad. You will be promoted and you will like it! Now go bask in your internet glory.

Lord Halcyon, 2024-05-30 19:14:17 UTC

Yacks. All the existing recommendations already cover all he's contributed and done. His accomplishments are such that in a world where new ranks exist to convey these accomplishments, a promotion is warranted to keep alignment. Way to stay aligned my friend. This is the way.

Lord Evio Nezsa, 2024-06-04 00:02:04 UTC

Since Haro's last promotion, he has participated in a whopping 165 competitions, earning himself a Sapphire Blade, 5 Crescents with Diamond Stars, 4 Crescents with Ruby Stars, 15 Crescents with Amethyst Stars, 28 Crescents with Sapphire Stars, 14 Crescents with Emerald Stars, 5 Crescents with Topaz Stars, 2 Crescents with Quartz Stars, 79 Clusters of Fire, and 11 Clusters of Graphite. Additionally, he has passed 23 Shadow Academy Courses. Beyond this, he led the 4th place team in the recent May 4th event and has been a regular source of activity on Discord.

With all that being said, Haro, congratulations on your promotion to EQ3. I look forward to seeing your continued efforts in the future.

Battlemaster Haro Zylrun has reached the required 23000 XP to reach the rank of Equite 3.

Fist Uji Tameike, 2024-06-03 22:15:22 UTC

Raken joined the DJB shortly after I returned post-Exodus, and we worked closely together during our joint time on the Plagueis summit. I knew then that he was a rare talent and also a remarkably clearheaded leader. He went on to bigger and better things, up to and including DGM, but I think his most lasting impact on this club was his work on the Vongunknown aliens war and its aftermath, making them major events and marking a real break with the first decade of vendettas. Our vendettas have never been the same.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-03 14:38:11 UTC

The Rank of EL 3 is one of the most difficult ranks to obtain in our club. It is shrouded in intrigue and mystery because not only do you need the XP to reach the rank, but you also need the mythical "and additional requirements" tag to be promoted.

Raken is the definition of "additional requirements."

Raken has served from BTL to Deputy Grand Master in our club. Along the way he revolutionized the way our club views fiction, plot, and story content. The reason we have the position of Voice: Raken. The reason we have character sheets: Raken. The reason we have Vendetta's that are major fiction events: Raken. The reason we have orders and disciplines: Raken (he build the systems after a 20 minute conversation). The standard for creating a planetary system for Clans and the DB: Raken (see the Antei Document).

Raken dedicated years in the Dark Brotherhood to create fictional content that changed the way our club operates. He wrote fiction for 4 Dark Jedi Brotherhood Vendettas, created the precursor to the "enemy faction" system that we now use, and helped shape DB lore and history. He was also a key driving force beyond taking a Vendetta from a big competition to an actual EVENT that used meta gaming, videos, teasers, and tricky little things like shutting down the website because the DB was being invaded (still love that we did that).

The DB can never have enough creative talents. Raken was THE creative for a period that spanned over 5 years in the Dark Brotherhood. His impact is that of a Grand Master. A promotion to EL3 is more than deserved and was more than earned.

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2024-06-03 14:21:46 UTC

When I rejoined the DJB in 2006, Kir was already a legend, having served as TalCON and then helped pull Plagueis together from the wreck of the Clan Satal Keto / Exar Kun merger as DGM-CON. My first real interaction with Kir, though, was as his first Right Hand of Justice. Firefox picked me for the job just days before he retired, and Kir quickly swept in to pick up where he had left off. Kir was immediately welcoming and encouraging, and he set a standard of diligence and careful, evenhanded deliberation from day one.

I will never forget the night (and subsequent weeks of fallout) of the infamous Bane incident, in which a disgruntled member managed to trick the MAA into giving him control of Sarin's dossier. Bane removed the DGM and set about trying to take over the entire site. Jac and others spent literally all night trying to contain the damage, and once that was done Kir took over. It was his first case as Justicar (and my first as RHoJ), and without a doubt the most severe up to that point. Kir led the investigation and proceedings with a professional calm that clearly demonstrated the Chamber was capable of handling important, emotionally fraught cases fairly and expeditiously.

He went on to serve in that role for many years before finally stepping back. For his troubles, he was promoted to EL3, make a Sith Lord, and awarded a GLS. From my personal experience working with him, I'm confident he deserved that and more. Today I'm happy to give him one more promotion.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-03 12:59:57 UTC

It has been many moons since Kir has roamed these halls, and yet his presence can still be felt within the foundation of this club. When one has been a long-time Consul, Deputy Grand Master and Justicar, one does become a part of the tapestry of the club.

It's a common refrain of many during this era of the club, but Kir has always wanted what was best for this club and its members. It was never about what he could get out of it, but what could he do to make things better for others. Leaders such as him don't actually care about the medals and promotions. What they do care about is ensuring that this club is a place for everyone, and that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy themselves.

So, with those platitudes out of the way, please don't forget that Kir's a complete bastard, but he's out bastard, and is more than deserving of getting another notch on that e-peen. Congrats!

Lord Halcyon, 2024-05-31 02:38:49 UTC

My first encounter with Kir was way back in the year 2000. He was awarded a Dark Cross for having "performed many nitpicky duties and I believe I should reward him. After all, he shines my shoes, takes the lint from my cloaks, generally making me respectable, well at least presentable" by his Quaestor(?) Alex. I believe that his future in our little club was secured by encouraging him with awards - and he would continue to perform these menial - and not so menial - tasks over the coming decade and a half. By the time I came back to be a space wizard in 2008/2009, Kir had settled into role as Justicar and was by all accounts a pain in the ass to those that wanted to be shifty, or in the case of me, old and also a bear. Kir's professionalism when performing his leadershippy and Justicarly duties, and the overall professionalization of the position of Justicar and the way the DB does it law-business has been an inspiration to his successors, and to those that aspire to holding the position.

I am, however, not one of them. I still regularly complain about Kir and his professionalization, getting in the way of my desire to fire people out of a cannon. Stupid Kir and his stupid rules and his desire to see the good in people and have them continue in our club.

For his enduring legacy in our club, Kir is promoted to the next rank until we have to make a new one for James. Congratulations Kir, and I hope you don't read this!

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-06-03 12:57:42 UTC

Halc has done basically everything in this club over the past 23 years and, for some reason, can't seem to permanently retire. He's been DGM (twice!), CON and PCON several times, and various flavors of House and BT leader, plus many DC staff jobs over the years. Even as a crusty old Prophet, he helped to launch the possessions system and has served well as both P:Regent and P:MAA. He's also found time to participate in basically all of our recent vendettas, putting on a strong showing for Clan Rogue.

Mostly, though, he annoys Howie, and that is the mark of a true elder.

Lord Dacien Victae, 2024-06-02 19:59:35 UTC

In another universe Halcyon would be a Grand Master. The fact that he never became a Grand Master is one of my greatest regrets in the Dark Brotherhood. In the old days of 2006, 2007, and 2008, Halc was involved in nearly every key discussion concerning the future of the Dark Brotherhood. He was a trusted advisor to Jac, myself, and Muz. His input helped shape the way the Dark Brotherhood would evolve and in particular shaped the way Vendettas were conducted. We can see his impact to this day on the level of work and detail expected in a GJW or Rite of Supremacy.

Beyond those years, Halc has silently, and often without expectation of award, served in an insane amount of leadership positions throughout the Dark Brotherhood. His work includes Combat Master, Wiki Staff Member, Consul, Voice, Shadow Academy Professor, ACC Judge, Right Hand of Justice, Recruitment staff, Deputy Grand Master again, Proconsul (several times),and appeals panel. In other words, Halc has basically worked on nearly every aspect of our club....and I say it again, has done so without any real expectation of gratitude or award.

Halc loves the DB and for that and all he has done, he is an example of what an EL4 is and should be moving forward.

Grand Master Declan Roark, 2024-05-30 14:00:42 UTC

Halcyon. Halcy. Halcy von Doodle. Lord of the Bias. Darth Vires (yes I went and looked it up). Clifford the Big Green Halc. There are many many names for one hell of a Dark Brotherhood member. Most recently, and close to my job, Halc has served a MAA Magistrate - for just over three years. He makes sure that my ever decaying brain doesn't approve or deny something stupid, all the while reminding us (Howie and Mune) of the context of some of the mid-2000s Brotherhood that I was asleep for. Promotion to JamesRank is entirely proper for a member of his status, and Sarin has detailed his lifelong contributions to our Space Wizarding Foundation Club Thing.

But because I'm me, and I like roster stats, let's do that. Since his last promotion in 2011, Halc has organized 69 competitions, participated in 626 competitions (yes I went and counted), and earned a Silver Sash, two Ruby Scepters, two Amethyst Kukri, four Grand Crosses, six Steel Crosses, one Anteian Cross, seven Dark Crosses, like 200 crescents, almost 20 Novae, and enough GJW Seals and competition Crescents that nobody should ever bother counting because it's too god damn many.

It never felt right that I outranked Halc. I mean - look at him. He's Green, he's done every job in the DB, and he's generally awesome and yes, we even say that to his face. He's a good Halc. Congratulations on your promotion to JamesRank because I don't remember what it's called and I am not learning it now.

Ha. Ha.

Howlader Taldrya, 2024-05-30 14:55:40 UTC

Cello has been a silent titan in CSP for many years. When I am reviewing my emails, I see his name appear in far more places than I expect. He's always on top of things, but never brags or boasts.

Since his last promotion, he has participated in 128 competitions, earning 5 crescents, 36 clusters of Graphite, and 2 seals of Trancendence. He's passed 9 SA courses. Ranked up in the Shroud Syndicate. and he's earend 409840 credits for Clan Scholae Palatinae.

Although Cello isn't the most vocal of our members, his impact is constantly felt. His contributions to Clan level competitions have bumped many up to the next level. I am grateful for his continual positive impact on the Clan and am so proud to see him advance to the next level of the Equite Ranks. Congratulations to you Cello! Well Earned!

Thran Occasus-Palpatine, 2024-06-02 19:19:16 UTC

Without people like Cello, we wouldn't be where we are today. Cello has been the person that works behind the scenes of the Clan for most of his career here, making his way up the ranks rather quietly. It's always great to see his name pop up in my emails. His hard work and dedication have been more than appreciated and it's time we award him appropriately. He's also earned a Steel Cross, a Grand Cross, and not just 1 but 2 Sapphire Blades since his last promotion. Thank you, Cello, for your continued service to the Clan. You've earned this promotion! Drinks are on you!

Empress Rayne Palpatine, 2024-06-02 19:18:33 UTC

First Jade, then you Omnora! You certainly haven't been resting on your laurels, always doing something, no matter how big or small.

In total,you have participated in 11 competitions since your last promotion and earned the following awards;

Steel Cross x1

Crescent with Sapphire Star x1

On top of this, you have also ranked up in the SA!

Congratulations on your promotion, Omnora! You'll catch up to Jade in no time. ;)

Grand Inquisitor "Aequitas" Anderson, 2024-06-02 08:22:42 UTC

Since Kodo's last promotion, he has participated in 9 competitions, earning 1 crescent with Topaz Star and 144 Clusters of Fire. With this in mind, Kodo Obrim has reached the required 2150 XP to reach the rank of Journeyman 3.

Fist Uji Tameike, 2024-06-02 01:19:51 UTC