Ellac. He's more machine now than man.

That's an accurate description.

Since his last recognition, he has competed in 56 competitions, participated in 7 RP events as a player, run 1 as a DM and completed 3 regular fictions. He's passed 6 SA courses and gamed 10 times. He's even done an ACC Battle! He has ranked up in societies 11 times and has a handful of crescents to show for it.

What has really impressed me is Ellac taking on the role of QUA. Ellac has been QUA of House Caliburnus for 5 months. While the first few months were full of many learning opportunities, tired evenings, and balancing work and life, Ellac has gotten his feet under him and is beginning to stride forward on his own power. It has been some time since Ellac was last awarded, but his recent work has shown his dedication to the Empire.

Ellac is routinely engaged in our Summit discussions, where he has made recommendations for an upcoming event that will follow our Chapter 2 Narrative Campaign and focus heavily on the ACC. He and I will be working together to see that come to life, but the foundation was all laid by Ellac. Ellac has also helped contribute to the repository of Competition ideas that the CSP Summit uses to pick from as we run our weekly events and I have used in coordinating our larger narrative events. Essentially, we have a running list with Last I checked there were still 5 unused competition ideas ready to be implemented in the future, at least 5 previous ideas have already been made into already ran competitions by Ellac or myself. Originating the ideas for these competitions helps the entire Summit streamline the process of maintaining a healthy stable of competitions for CSP Members to participate in. Instead of having to come up with an idea on the fly, we can choose from the catalogue of ideas and then just type it up. Ellac's contributions in that department have been very helpful.

As I worked towards publishing Chapter 2, Ellac along with Kah'ri has picked up some of the slack and prepared a list of medals to be awarded for our quarterly review. Becoming familiar with how XP works and how to properly award medals and promotions is an essential part of being a leader. More importantly, this little effort makes my job easier. Ellac has submitted several medal and promotion requests, run several competitions (Ellac has 2 under his belt with another 2 set to finish this weekend), advertised those competitions in our discord server, and he's also stepped up to help dissolve a conflict situation before it could come to a big ugly head. All of these things are a part of the regular day to day for leaders with the DB. But with Ellac stepping up to do those things has been doing the little things that help lighten my load as Consul and allows me to focus on other areas and has really meshed well with the team we have built.

Ellac has also taken up a project for the Empire. He has undertaken a pretty monumental task of going through all of CSP's possessions cataloguing which items do not have custom aspects. He has presently compiled 25 item aspects and is working towards completing the list across more than just the Planetary possessions. Although the project is not yet complete, Ellac's contribution will help add some very real depth to our fictional galaxy.

The best part is, Ellac is doing so autonomously, like some kind of sentient mostly-robot. I don't need to yell at him to do things, he takes the initiative, knows the expectations and he executes on it. He's developing as a leader. He is an excellent team member and a valued part of my staff.

It is always a pleasure to see people grow in leadership roles and I am so glad to see Ellac developing into this role. I extend a firm congratulations and a "Drinks are on you!" . Keep up the great work Ellac!

Emperor Thran Occasus-Palpatine, 2024-04-06 15:46:37 UTC

Rayne is my right hand.

As Proconsul, she is tireless in reviewing the things I have on my plate. She is always there with a helping hand, positive suggestions, providing me with alternative view points and challenging me to do more as Consul. In the last three months, she has really helped me to focus on certain areas to help improve the Clan. She runs competitions for me, is great at reminding people that they existed, has taken time to create a list of mobile friendly flashgames that we can use. Things would not run as smoothly in CSP if it weren't for Rayne.

She has also kept up with her own personal activity as well, competing in 25 competitions, and an RP.

Thank you for all your hard work Rayne. I appreciate everything that you do for CSP! Congratulations!

Emperor Thran Occasus-Palpatine, 2024-04-06 15:00:04 UTC

Elaine is a core member of CSP. Her presence is a great boon to Clan Scholae Palatinae.

In many ways, she's like the little sister I never had. She has a great sense of humor and is an integral member of our community.

Since her last recognition, Elaine has participated in 70 competitions, Earned 21 Crescents, completed 4 RPs, wrote a fiction, been involved in gaming, passed 2 courses in the shadow academy and ranked up in societies 6 times and has a hand full of Clusters to boot. Now planted firmly in the Equite ranks, Elaine maintains a diverse schedule of activities. She's racked up the XPs to prove it.

But, as an Equite Elaine has also taken to helping the Clan in otherways. Recently, Elaine has developed a penchant for AI art. She voluntarily worked on portraits for several members of the Clan. She asked nothing in return, but was just willing to help. Being a picky person, when it came to my character's portraits, she had to do several extra iterations. But the result was two nearly perfect rendtitions of my character.

So, having honed her robot wrangling skills she was turned loose on the vast list of CSP's Planetary Assets. While the project is ongoing, Elaine has spent a great deal of time generating art for the Clan to use as inspiration while writing about our local star system. So Far in this project, I have over 23 polished AI generated pieces of artwork that we can use to help our members visualize the system that our characters inhabit. Elaine has polished the prompts and reworked items to get some really cool looking pieces.

It is awesome to see members get excited and passionate about something. Elaine's excitement and interest in AI art has undoubtedly helped us to build a more in-depth and believable fictional setting for our characters.

I am so proud of all the work she's put in and am happy to say: Congratulations! Keep up the Great work Elaine!

Emperor Thran Occasus-Palpatine, 2024-04-06 02:39:18 UTC

With a new year comes new challenges, and life slows for no one, but Aldaric continues to remain an ever present member of not only Scholae Palatinae, but of the Brotherhood as a whole. His service to the Shadow Academy, and to the Clan over the last year does not go unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing what the future will bring his way!

For the Empire!

Ellac Conrat, 2024-04-06 02:52:38 UTC

Following his previous accolades, Dr. Kadrol Hauen continues to excel. With participation in seven competitions and 310 XP gained, he has upheld Clan Scholae Palatinae’s honor during both “Chapter 1” and club-wide events, reflecting his dedication amidst a demanding schedule. His unwavering commitment, even when juggling personal and work responsibilities, is commendable. For these reasons, it is my privilege to return the honor given to our Empire by presenting you with this Steel Cross.

May your future continue to shine, Kadrol!

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For the glory of the Empire!

Imperial Kah’ri Marru, 2024-04-06 03:06:48 UTC

Even though Ranger is busy elsewhere, we still notice his presence. It's time he was awarded with another Grand Cross for all his efforts as of late. 22 competitions, 10 Clusters of Earth, 2 Clusters of Graphite, a handful of Crescents of Ruby, Amethyst and Emerald, and even a Seal of Transcendence. He participates where he can when he can. He has earned this award without a doubt. And we appreciate you anytime, Ranger.

Proconsul Rayne Palpatine, 2024-04-06 02:40:39 UTC

Major Marcus “The Chemist” Ignis has been very active in the past quarter bringing peace, justice, security, and glorious liberty to our Empire! Marcus (or as I know him, Cade) has competed in 16 competitions, most of which contributed to his recent rank up in the Grand Master’s Royal Guard, and placed in 4 of them! On top of this, he has participated in one of our very own (and 2nd ever) RPs! Because of this effort, it is with great pride that I present this Steel Cross to you, sir!

Well done! We look forward to what your career will yet bring.

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For the ғʀᴇᴇᴅᴏᴍ glory of the Empire!

Imperial Kah’ri Marru, 2024-04-06 03:06:47 UTC

Grading 13 Exams, incl. 8.5% bonus SoFs earned per 24th of grading time threshold remaining

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-04-06 00:45:13 UTC

Grading 15 Exams, incl. 8.5% bonus SoFs earned per 24th of grading time threshold remaining

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-04-06 00:45:13 UTC

Grading 7 Exams, incl. 8.5% bonus SoFs earned per 24th of grading time threshold remaining

Headmistress Alethia Archenksova, 2024-04-06 00:45:13 UTC