Archpriest Arcturus Xyler walked the last few steps into the turbolift and pressed the button that would take him to the top of the Sith temple Domination on Boral. He was here to meet with Oriens Obscurum Quaestor, Warlord Demosthenes. The tall Krath stepped out onto the command deck of the temple which was empty except for Demosthenes.

Quaestor Demosthenes was a Zabrak-Chiss mix and it showed. His eyes were of a green color and his tattoos reminiscent of the Zabrak culture. His blue skin stood in contrast to the blood that was on his hands. He was dressed in a black, unassuming Ninjesk uniform. In marked contrast, Arcturus was of the Bunduki and had a proud aristocratic heritage. He stood an astonishing 7 feet and his barrel chest almost screamed the fact that he had abused steroids. He wore no shirt but was dressed in simple pants and steel toed boots. As the Count of Gothengromer, he still carried himself with excellence; and his prize fighter look masked the urbane manner in which he could conduct himself.

Both men, however, had one thing in common. They were warriors and they were mavericks. Both had a look in their eyes which told others that they had seen quite a bit of combat - perhaps too much. They were no longer bloodthirsty, but were efficient and ruthless veterans of many wars and sought the former glory of the days in which warriors were treated better.

The Sith Warlord looked across at Arcturus with his glowing green eyes and smiled. "Welcome, friend. Shall we get to our business?" Arcturus said nothing but curtly nodded. He did not betray his excitement except for perhaps a nervous twitch of his right arm. The vain Count brushed back his hair and walked across the room to stand next to his fellow Quaestor near the HoloNet transmitter.

The turbolift once again whirred and Krath Pontifex Elliad Taressis-Gavron stepped out onto the command deck. He was tall with an air of emptiness around him. His weary eyes bespoke of the many battles he had seen and his ancient experience in the Brotherhood. It was essential to have his concurrence on what they were about to do. As a former Consul of Clan Arcona and a member of the Krath order, he, along with Arcturus, were examples of what being in accordance with the proper way could do. The Aedile of Oriens Obscurum calmly walked over to the HoloNet transmitter and mumbled, "Starting without me gentlemen?" The two Quaestors turned, nodded and smiled. Gavron smiled right back; a twisted smile but a smile nonetheless.

Abruptly, the transmitter flickered to life and Sith Warmaster Syn Kaek stood before them. Kaek was also an old veteran of war but of a different kind of war. He was a Mandalorian; one of few descendants of the original line still alive in the galaxy today. Though he wasn't more than 35, his hair was already greying. His cold glare was not devoid of a spark of the intangible which indicated that this man was more than meets the eye. He was formerly a leader of Imperial Intelligence and was thus well acquainted with both military and political matters.

"So gentlemen," Kaek began in his cool, soothing voice. "Here we are. As the academician of this gathering, I shall indicate to you that I have drafted what you asked me. Sukhur will be secured, Arcturus. I assume Boral is already so?" The Warmaster looked to Demos. The Zabrak only nodded. "Indeed it is. Excellent. But I am forgetting my place. Let us begin our discussion."

The image flickered as Kaek stepped a little to the side. The view broadened and a map of the Dajorra system could be seen. "I have worked out a strategic map based on what Warlord Demos told me. Our troops have been distributed properly so that they will not be subject to immediate attack by any enemy forces. I must compliment you, Quaestor. Your plans are exceedingly well thought out."

Arcturus looked at the screen. "Kaek, we know the plan and I realize you like to hear yourself talk. Regardless of that, I suggest that you get to the point so that we can deliver this and I can go about my business."

Arcturus was impressed. Not even a remote surge of anger from the Warmaster. He simply smiled. "As you wish." The map flickered away and Kaek became the focus of the view once more. "Thus we are here today to establish an alliance and declare our intentions primarily to the rest of our Clan and to the rest of the Brotherhood. Let me outline the document I have drafted. I encourage discussion." Kaek looked down at something he had in his hand, cleared his throat and began to read.

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"And that is the declaration." Kaek finished. The men on the command deck grinned with pleasure. "Excellent work. Kaek, secure Sukhur. Turn it into a fortress. I have faith that you can defend it alone." Demos grinned. Demos suddenly became more serious. "Now, go and issue this declaration across space. Send copies of it to the Clan and be prepared for any battle they might try to engage us in. We do not want to fight them but such is the nature of the Brotherhood sometimes. Gavron will lead patrols that will attempt to probe the intentions of the unpure." The Aedile nodded. With that, the two Quaestors shook hands and the Kaek smiled one more time as the HoloNet image flickered away. Gavron walked silently away to prepare for his patrol.

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Consul Vassan Rokir looked up from his meditation as his HoloNet transmitter flickered on. Warmaster Syn Kaek stood there in a prerecorded message. He began to speak. Vassan was only half paying attention until he realized it was some sort of declaration. He listened carefully and contemplated his next move...

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The Text of the Declaration of Boral is as follows:

I. Preamble

Being on this day, a new day for a new age, the rebirth of Arcona has begun. This day will be designated 1 RA.

Whereas, the Clan of Arcona has traditionally been warlike and led by warriors, and;

Whereas, the Clan of Arcona has been led by great Sith leaders aided by their Obelisk brethren in the past, and;

Whereas, the Clan of Arcona has since fallen from these traditions and embraced the rule of the Krath, and;

Whereas, the Clan of Arcona is no longer what it once was in the way of its capability for war, let it be written that:

In order to effect proper change and to ensure the viability of the true Arconan way, House Galeres and House Oriens Obscurum reject the absolute authority of the Clan Consul and Proconsul. Additionally, House Galeres and House Oriens Obscurum reject the existence of House Qel-Droma, which shall henceforth be referred to as 'certain disparate elements.'

The true Houses of Clan Arcona form a solid pact of mutual friendship and brotherhood in their quest to restore the way of the warrior to their chosen Clan. It is to be made clear to the Clan Summit and certain disparate elements that the true members of Arcona do not desire conflict with them but rather submission and acceptance of the new order. This being not effected, the true Houses of Clan Arcona shall go about their own business in as cooperative a manner as possible in order to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.

The true Houses of Clan Arcona, while rejecting the absolute authority of the Clan Consul and Proconsul, do not reject some level of hierarchy. The desire to exist peacefully with their authority is stronger than ever. However, the true Houses of Clan Arcona desire that those that aspire to lead them must submit, accept and endorse the true way of Arcona.

Krath Archpriest Arcturus Gadeskin Xyler, Quaestor of House Galeres, and Krath Pontifex Elliad Taressis-Gavron, Aedile of House Oriens Obscurum, have embraced these ways and have risen to a level of excellence unparalleled in their order. The true Houses of Clan Arcona implore that other certain disparate elements will also accept and embrace the true way.

Thus, the desires of the true Houses of Arcona being laid out, the following provisions are made so that clarity is the order of the day for all:

II. Alliance of Truth

A.) Let it be known that House Galeres and House Oriens Obscurum, the true Houses of Clan Arcona, are solidified together in a pact of eternal friendship, cooperation and support. Those who attack one, attack both. Like the two sides of a sword, these two Houses come together to form a perfect weapon which will defend and preserve the traditions of Clan Arcona.

B.) No other declaration can override this pact except the dissolution by warfare or by mutual agreement of the Quaestors of these true Houses.

III. Clan Summit and the Disparate Elements

A.) Those Dark Jedi of Clan Arcona who refuse to embrace the true order of things are free to go their own ways. However these disparate elements are welcome to turn to the truth and renounce their errors. Their submission can only build on the greatness of the true Clan Arcona.

B.) The Clan Summit, formerly with absolute control over the Houses, is no longer the absolute authority. Though the Quaestors and Aediles of each true House will consider their requests, the final decision remains in the hands of the true Houses.

IV. Possessions

A.) All those possessions belonging to Clan Arcona but in use by House Galeres and House Oriens Obscurum, the true Houses of Clan Arcona, are now the sole possessions of the true Houses. No claim can be laid to the property of Arcona except by true Arconans and not by disparate elements.

B.) Those possessions formerly owned by certain disparate elements are to be considered forfeit to the true Houses of Clan Arcona. To avoid unnecessary loss of life, the true Houses of Clan Arcona encourage these disparate elements to submit completely to them and return the possessions of Clan Arcona.

V. Secession

A.) This document does not proclaim the secession of the true Houses of Clan Arcona from that Clan. Instead, it proclaims the intention of the true Houses of Arcona to reassert the true ways of the Clan and to overturn the Krath dictatorship which has subverted the glory of Clan Arcona.

B.) House Galeres and House Oriens Obscurum swear loyalty to the true way of Clan Arcona and vow to never leave the Clan.

VI. Ratified

This document, drafted by Sith Warmaster Syn Kaek, is complete and is binding.

Signed and sealed on this day, 1 RA:

Sith Warlord Demosthenes

Quaestor of House Oriens Obscurum

Commander of the Grand Master's Royal Guard

di Tenebrous Arconae and Order of the Serpenti

Former Rear Admiral of the Imperial Fleet

Protector of the true Arconan Path

Krath Archpriest Arcturus Gadeskin Xyler

Quaestor of House Galeres

Knight Envoy of Clan Arcona

26th Count of Gothengromer

Crusader of the true Arconan Path

Krath Pontifex Elliad Taressis-Gavron

Aedile of House Oriens Obscurum

Consul Emeritus of Clan Arcona

Former Vice Admiral of the Imperial Fleet

Praetorian of the true Arconan Path

Sith Warmaster Syn Kaek

Aedile of House Galeres

Consul Emeritus of Clan Aquillas

Former Admiral of the Imperial Fleet

Arbiter of the true Arconan Path