Spears has recently been our "guinea pig," of sorts, by being the first member of Tarentum to undergo our revised system of Jedi Trials. I must say, I am pleasantly surprised, and pleased with his performance. He not only completed them in amazing time (I believe he got them done in one day, even), they were quality submissions, and with even such quick time, they were easily recognizable as having been created with much thought. I am sure that, before I released to him the events, he had been thinking of this event for some time. I post now the words of his master, Maxamillian von Oberst-Tarentae:

"Spears has proven himself an exceptional addition to this Clan. His drive is there and his ability becomes more refined with each passing day and challenge. I can very well picture him rising to a greater prominence within the Clan and the Brotherhood.

Spears will serve as a fine addition, too, to the rank of our Masters.
Knowing your own weaknesses is nothing but a hidden strength: when you know where your own weakness lies, you can instruct others in a very unique manner. Folding and hammering those you teach like a piece of steel into a fine blade. Spears knows where his skills lie. He sometimes sells himself short, but that's understandable.

It will be very interesting, now, to see whom he wishes to pass his skills on to, and how they will learn.

I would like Spears to remember one thing, from all of this.
Patience is no real virtue, rather it is a real asset. With patience, you can bide your time waiting to strike. Whether the strike is to assist Clan or friend or bring down a foe is a moot point, just that you learn to wait for the right time to dig your sword into your target's belly."

I believe Spears is more than qualified, and assuredly ready for this. He has completed the Jedi Trials successfully, and I find him worthy to be the next Knight of Tarentum, as does my PCON, Rekio Corsair, and his House Summit.

Congratulations, Spears.

Spears Tarentae, 2003-12-17 23:00:00 UTC

For participation in the Gladius QUA comp (my final comp as Gladius QUA), Spears gave the best overall performance, submitting to both events, and placing with both submissions. He is also a committed member, and always seeking to do more, to be more, and to offer more in return to everyone else. I think Spears is dedicated as much to the Clan, as he is to himself, for he truly acts in the best interests of everyone. I consider him absolutely worthy of this promotion in reward for his QUA comp performance overall, as discussed with the DGM for the comp approval.

Congratulations, Spears.

-KPN Sith Bloodfyre

Spears Tarentae, 2003-10-18 22:00:00 UTC

Spears has shown himself to take the initiative on several occassions. Prompting suggestions for competition and fiction.

Since my return to Tarentum, I have been working to re-write a more epic history of the Clan, and Spears has proven an asset in my attempts at finding information and re-writing.

Spears shows great dilligence in what is set before him, not only in responding quickly, but he also realizes where he may need some help or review. Truly, a great asset to Gladius and Tarentum and he should prove to be an asset to the Brotherhood in the future.

Spears Tarentae, 2003-09-21 22:00:00 UTC

Alot of the time, I delay promoting members a bit longer, but in Spears, I see a talent that has yet only begun to be tapped. I hesitate slightly, because I don't want to step on the proverbial toes of Jason Hunter, the QUA of Gladius, but this is an honor I'd like to assume that Jason would agree wholeheartedly with me on.

Spears continues to be one of the most active members we have on IRC. Not only that, he also participates largely on the Clan message boards, and has also shown his ability to win competition by winning the motto comp for the ACC. Spears is constantly asking around through email, or on IRC about things he can do to be more active, and to help the Clan, and I always like to see that from newer members. His enthusiasm and willingness to serve has even been tapped by our Sith members in Tridens, by way of Hammerhead CMDR Oberst, who asked specifically asked for Spears to assist him with the project of Clan History.

It is my recommendation, and honor to request this, that Spears be promoted to Protector. My congratulations, and respect for his continued support of Tarentum, go with this request.

-KPN Sith Bloodfyre

Spears Tarentae, 2003-08-24 22:00:00 UTC

Novice Spears has finished his character history, and is ready for promotion to Acolyte. As Jason is not yet listed as QUA, yet, it is my duty to recommend him for promotion, as he has fulfilled that which I asked of him when he joined Gladius.

-KPN Sith Bloodfyre

Spears Tarentae, 2003-08-05 22:00:00 UTC