The "message waiting" light of each of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse flashed insistently indicating another message from Tetrarch Baron Zarco. Like so many times before, some would answer and some would not. As Zarco was fond of saying, "If you want something in your life that you have never had then you must do something that you have never done." Those that drew upon the Dark Side as a source of personal excellence would hear the message that waited.

"Greetings. I have heard of the murmurings of the Great Jedi War," spoke Zarco into the uptake for the holonet system that broadcast the message through hyperspace to all members of Ektrosis. "Prepare yourselves. As always, our role will be to bring change to the galaxy. Competition purifies."

"I am pleased to welcome new members to our Phyle, NOV Grincheux and NOV Kwade Heer. Both are fine additions to our team and seem prepared to accept the mantle of Horsemen, the bringers of change. Both have been recently promoted to Novice. NOV Kwade Heer has completed his Training Saber Course and Lightsaber Basics."

"Tyro PRT Ricco Vao continues his storm through the Shadow Academy with completions of the Advanced Poetry, Advanced Test of Wisdom and Sith Tactics course. I urge our new members to follow the trail blazed by PRT Ricco Vao. I would be interested in reading his submission for the Advanced Test of Wisdom should he see fit to transmit it to me. The courses offered by the Shadow Academy allow the trainees there to gain a flavor of the Brotherhood that will do them well."

"In examining the dossiers of our two novices and Protector Ricco Vao, I believe they would, one and all, find participation in the Antei Combat Center both entertaining and edifying. I urge each of you to wreak our own brand of havoc there."

"In arranging your affairs and tending your commitments I would offer the following passage from the Holocron I have referenced in my prior reports. Focus and follow through. Become relentless and undeterred in all you do.

'According to what one of the elders said, taking an enemy on the battlefield is like a hawk taking a bird. Even though it enters into the midst of a thousand of them, it gives no attention to any bird other than the one that it has first marked.'

"That is all for now."

The image of Zarco departed instantly.