The message waiting light flashed insistently on each of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse Pyhle members' personal communicators. Tetrarch Baron Zarco was again transmitting by pre-recorded burst transmission instead of in real time via the the Holonet. This meant, of course, that he was still in the midst of the ongoing Taldryan-Arcona feud. Upon opening the compressed transmission his familar voice could be heard though it was low as if Zarco was in enemy territory.

"Greetings Horsemen of the Apocalypse. I am communicating to remind you of your duties in the conflict with Arcona and to apprise you of the efforts of our Phyle. As always, if I have overlooked any of your exploits please advise and I will include them in my next report."

"Dark Jedi Knight Tiberius Serpentium has honored us with four wins in the ACC (Antei Combat Center) event of the feud. I saw him participate in the now closed run-on event on the message boards. He is carrying more than his share. I have no doubt that he has also entered other phases of the competition."

"PRt Anik Koran has been elevated to Sentinel in the ACC. He has made fifteen unanswered challenges. I also saw him participate in the run-on portion of the now closed run-on event on the message boards. He has fulfilled the requirements for promotion to Guardian and submitted them to the chain of command."

"Our newest team member is PRT Ricco. He is fresh from much success in the Shadow Academy where he passed fourteen courses between 13 April 06 and 05 May 06. His efforts were recognized by the chain of command by the award of the Dark Cross. He is a very promising tyro. I urge him to enter this fray against Arcona."

There are three events that will close on Sunday night 07 May 06. Those are a) the poetry competition wherein you are to write a 'battle hymn' in any form; b) the short story competition wherein you are to submit a short story of one to five pages in twelve point font about the Taldryan assault on Selen by a small force bent on liberating the two captured Taldryan members; and c) the graphics competition where you are to design a 'propaganda banner' themed around the feud with Arcona."

"In closing, I urge you to participate - TODAY! Many have written much about maintaining the honor of Taldryan and its very glorious history. Others have written about how every submission matters. This is true. The synergystic effect of every submission, of every quality, cannot be overstated. But I will add another reason. Do it for yourself. Is not the pride and honor in yourself and your own accomplishment enough for all who hear the murmurings of the Dark Side? Rise and fulfill your destiny and your obligation to your own greatness!!!"

"Zarco out."