Malidir Trepidus Erinos Arconae: First Hero of the 9th Great Jedi War. Heh. I don’t even know where to begin. Since Malidir and I both appeared in Arcona, he’s been a staunch ally, an able leader (serving as Quaestor, Aedile, Rollmaster and Battleteam Leader innumerable times over the last 3 years) and in every way my better. As an Arconae, he constantly gives input into Clan Policy changes, administration, Summit Appointments and despite my training him to DJK, I truly think of him as my mentor. He’s always there when I need counsel (if I ask for it or not) and when he sets his mind to a project, he is a force of nature, as his recent War performance proves. This guy is a symbol for Arcona – he’s the best of what we can achieve; he’s the pinnacle of the clan. He is able to give orders, to follow them, to keep a cool head during discussions, has a wicked sense of humour and is always willing to pitch in, do his part, and share the spoils of victory. <br><br> To illustrate this, I’ll list his GJW Activity: He participated in Recon Fiction, Legends Gaming, Sector Sketch Graphics, Effects of War Graphics, Skirmish 1 Gaming, In Whose Favour Gaming, Helpless Poetry, Know Your Enemy Graphics, Elimination Gaming, Know Your Allies Graphics, All of the Trivias and Codebreakers, and Placed 5th in Skirmish 2 Gaming, 7th in Chasing the Ghost Fiction, 2nd in Simulation Gaming, 5th in Potent Ink Poetry, 2nd in Garrison Fiction, 10th in Week 5 Trivia, 2nd in Free Reign Fiction and 1st in Mistaken Identity Gaming. It’s no wonder he won the war – I’ve never seen someone display such a wide variety of skills and such a level of proficiency in each and every one. <br><br> However, I’m not the only one that wants to get in on this recommendation, so below will be some words of praise from the summit members:<br><br> Malidir has always been something of a symbol to me, and I imagine other Arconans feel the same. He consistently sets the bar for activity and excellence in competition, which was exemplified in its truest form in the recent Great Jedi War. When we were putting together our plan for the war, there were a few pieces to the puzzle that we had yet to fit into place, and we were fortunate to have a few members step up to fill the gaps. Malidir was the greatest of these, and ended up being instrumental in our ultimate victory. <br><br>

The impact he has had on Arcona goes far beyond this, however. He is one of the most well-respected leaders in the Clan, and one of the go-to guys for any Arconan searching for a bit of advice, a good laugh, or just some conversation. He has proved his worth to the Clan many times over, and is certainly deserving of anything we can give him for his efforts. Thanks, Malidir, and congratulations. ~Legorii Kryotek Entar, Quaestor of Qel-Droma<br><br> Malidir? What can I say, I'm just happy to be half of him, really ... that's the truth. Actually, he is the reason I go gaming and he is indeed a great, inspirational role model for others not only in our clan Arcona but in the DB itself. Although he is known as "Cluster of Fire machine" due to his superior gaming, his capability is beyond that. Take a look at his recently earned Bronze Novas for his placing in fiction events of the Ninth Great Jedi War; his Scroll of Foundations; for his service as EP of History of the Sith Empire II course for over a year, and also for his leadership in Arcona Summit as Rollmaster for 6 months in 2008... just to name a few. ~ JScumm, CMDR, Galeres<br><br> The time has come to award one of our most loyal, most ever-present, and most capable men. Malidir, for far too long, has toiled not in obscurity but in the relative lack of awards gained to him by not only his prodigious activity but also his diverse array of skills and the activity and happiness he’s brought the Brotherhood in general, and Arcona in particular. More than 300 points and First Hero in the GJW speak for themselves, of course, but that’s not just it: Unlike virtually every other member of the Brotherhood, Malidir is great at not just one, but many platforms. In this GJW alone, Malidir has conquered not just Battlefront, his traditional forte, but also Empire at War <I>and</I> the fiction, flash gaming, and poetry events. The sheer breadth of activities alone should indicate just how great a member Malidir really is. When other active gamers are referred to as being ‘like a mini-Mal’, you know just how big the gap between him and the rest of the Brotherhood really is.<BR><BR>

But that’s not all. Malidir’s also always around in most Clan channels and #dbgaming, willing to talk and add to the ambiance. He’s held many leadership roles over the years, including the one I now inhabit, and he’s helped the Summit out countless times by informing us on what’s going on in the Great Jedi War, and letting us prepare for these events.<BR><BR>

Therefore, for being loyal, active, friendly, and never anything less than a credit and a boon to his Clan, and being everything a Brotherhood member should aspire to, I am proud to recommend that Malidir be given the Amethyst Kukri. ~ Timeros Caesus Entar Arconae, Quaestor of Galeres<br><br>

Malidir has, during the course of my tenure as Aedile, been indispensable to me personally. His vast wealth of knowledge, together with his hard work and dedication has meant that Clan Arcona has triumphed in this Great Jedi War. He has offered on many occasions to work with the membership of House Qel-Droma on any topic - whether it be the ACC, gaming or fiction - and has done so dilligently and with the level of expertise you would expect from someone of his calibre. Throughout the War, he worked tirelessly for the good of Arcona. I have no problem whatsoever recommending him for this award. ~ Arcturus Xyler, Aedile of Qel-Droma.

Declaring Malidir an institution within Arcona would be an understatement and calling him the soul of the Clan wouldn’t be that far off base. He is friendly and humble, with few bad words for or about anyone, generally staying away from the vitriol Arcona is rightfully famous for. He has held every leadership position this side of the Clan Summit, I would be surprised if anyone in the Brotherhood had more clusters of fire than him and he is the first hero of the 9th Great Jedi War. A war in which he won Nova’s not only for gaming but also fiction, generating fully 15% of the Clan Arcona’s overall score. If the math were done I would bet he single-handedly made the difference between first and third place or maybe even fourth. I doubt the same could be said of anyone else and I don’t know what Arcona would do without him. ~Etah Idanian, Aedile of Galeres. <br><br>

Malidir, in many ways, makes me think of the quintessential Arconan. Someone who most embodies everything the Clan stands for. Malidir's continued excellence and momentous activity in not only gaming, but fiction and other areas, have played a huge part in tipping the scales of the Great Jedi War in Arcona's favour. Saying he won it for us would do an injustice to all our other members who worked so hard and contributed tirelessly, but Malidir was truly in a class of his own. This is hardly an isolated occurrence, though - on many occasions, Malidir has saved the day with his excellent contributions. His stable presence in the Clan is a reminder that being active for a few months and burning out quickly is not the only way to go, his reports - whenever he's in a position to write them - are truly a joy to read, and he's always an excellent conversationalist on topics both serious and trivial. As a true example of and to Arcona, Malidir deserves the highest accolade, and therefore I have no hesitation in recommending this Amethyst Kukri for him. Thoroughly well-deserved, my friend. ~ Strategos Thanatos Entar Arconae, Proconsul, Clan Arcona. <br><br>

As shown, There isn’t a bad word to be said about Mal. He IS Arcona. We are very lucky to have him, and hopefully this reward will convey a measure of gratitude we all feel towards his continued presence in the clan, the example he sets, and the future he represents. Thanks, Mal.<br><br> Sashar Arconae, Consul, Clan Arcona.

Sashar Erinos Arconae, 2009-05-19 10:16:37 UTC