Ok, this report is a day late, but some things came up on my computer about viruses and how a Trojan managed to slip through all my virus protections by coming into my computer through mIRC. I just uninstalled and reinstalled the program, so hopefully I finished with that problem, but I no longer believe that our chat-program is foolproof.

This report contains come more Great Jedi War news, plus some extra information here and there. Also in here are all the courses and medals given out that totaled thirty-five emails in this one week. Congratulations to you all! Oh, great job Erdon on this graphic he made for the house (see top of report). This was one of his many trials, as he gets ever so closer to knighthood.

~ The Great Jedi War has now started, and will run all the way through the end of August. For more information on that topic, however, scroll down to the war section. All Tuesday/Thursday gaming, Sunday Tournaments, and ICTE are closed for the duration of the Great Jedi War. Thus, if you're a gamer, the only way to game now is for the war, so let's get out there and show our stuff! Clan Transfers will no longer be accepted, but transfers from and to the rogues will be. As with AWOL checks, I hope to run one at least every three months.

~ If you're looking to learn a little about JA from the "masters", check out the classes that are held throughout the week. From what I've seen there are around eight classes that range from staff to single, so let's get out there and show our stuff. Contact Lucius, the ICTE Tribune, for more information.

~ Muz has finally completely the first phase of the robes selector. Now we all have a set of robes to choose from, and they are awesome. Log in to the DB site to select your custom robes.

~ The position of the Dark Side Compendium Tribune is up for grabs. If you're good at writing history, and know a good part of the DB's, then go out and apply for the job.

~ When Braecen was QUA he put into effect guidelines for which you would earn merit awards. It involved you doing things in the ACC, SA, and GMRG in order to earn some merits. Well, I really like the idea, so I have decided to put it into effect again. Now, some of these like the SA one are very easy, but take a little time. There are at least thirty SA courses out there, and soon more, so at all costs that challenge should be the most popular one. Already four or five people have won an award because of these, so that just goes to show that I'm not kidding. Also, in order to make sure I don't forget anyone, please email me when you complete one of the challenges listed below.

• Shadow Academy: 25 Course Passed - Star of Antei

• Antei Combat Centre: 10 Wins (or 20 matches) - Dark Cross; 20 wins (or 40 matches) - Star of Antei; 30 wins (or 50 matches) - Steel Cross; 40 wins (80 matches) - Grand Cross

• Grand Master's Royal Guard: Sentinel 1 - Dark Cross; Sentinel 4 - Star of Antei; Guardsman 1 - Steel Cross; Guardsman 4 - Grand Cross of the Dark Side

~ Battle Teams, what can I say about them? Well, if I were to describe them in one word it would be awesome. It's because of battle teams that I am a Sith Battlemaster and Aedile of this house, it's because of battle teams that Scorpius became Quaestor, Salth became Pro-Consul, despite what some may think battle teams are the base of everything that goes on around here. They're an easy way to earn medals in simple competitions, and a great way to be noticed by those higher on the totem pole then you. What I'm saying, though, is that a battle team is a great way to move up in life and flourish, so I really encourage you all to join one. Right now, we have two; Exar's Shadow that is a gaming team, and Blades of Kun that is a writing team. If you are interested in either of them, just contact the commander and me and you'll be on the roster before you can say, "Battle Teams!"

~ I had thirty-four emails this week that dealt with medals, courses, or promotions. Personally, I think this is great, so keep it up guys! Special congratulations to Hawili and Jaden for their promotions to Novice!

Awards

• Silas: DC x1

• Jagan Roda: StA x1

Shadow Academy

• Silas: Krath Grammar - Conflict Mediation - Dark Jedi Meditation - IRC Basics - Advancement Survey - Training Saber Basics - HTML Basics - Obelisk CORE - MSN Messenger - ICQ Studies

• Hawili: Obelisk CORE - Sith CORE - IRC Basics - MSN Messenger - ACC Initiates - Leadership Fundamentals

• Jesan: AOL Instant Messenger

• Kyra Starfire: Lightsaber Basics - Leadership Studies - Alchemy Basics - Conflict Mediation - Sith CORE - MSN Messenger

• Erdon: Leadership Studies - Leadership Applications - Alchemy Basics - Dark Jedi Meditation - Test of Endurance

• Jaden: Obelisk CORE

• Jagan: Obelisk CORE

I have decided to simply link you to the forum where you can find all of our clan's war information. Of course, if you don't know the password then you can't get on, but most of you who read Kainn's email should know it. This past week wasn't as busy as the first week was, although the Dark Council was slammed with accusations against them. I'm sure everything will get a lot busier as this war progresses, certainly when we start getting about halfway into it.

Recent News

~ Assassination Plot Foiled of the Oriens Obscurum Quaestor

Quaestor Maar Tyrius Bruth Kothae Ga-Tir has had a attempt on his life put to rest, the perpetrators were foiled and forced to push back when the Tribunes personal ship came under fire just outside the Dajorra system. Returning from Training in another star system, Maar and a crew of one other Royal Guard and two Guardians were attack by two ships. The ships were in the area as confirmed by Selen scanners, and squadrons of TIE Interceptors were dispatched when the confrontation was recorded. Neither of the ships was identified, but sources close to Arcona are saying this attack was linked to the earlier attack on Clan Arcona.

The Quaestor was not available for comment, but released this message. “I am alright, the ship sustained large amounts of damage, one of the ships in the attack had a special marking on the side of the craft, and I will soon discover the identity of the perpetrators, shortly. Punishment will be swift for attacking a Tribune and House Summit member”

Arcona Forces remain on high alert, and Oriens Obscurum have been mobilized All that enter the Dajorra System, will be stopped and searched, regardless of what orders they have.

~ Declaration of Consuls

Let it be known that on this day, the Consuls of the great Clans of the Dark Brotherhood, have put the Dark Council on notice. In meeting, we have agreed that the reported incidents have been perpetrated by a force, or forces, outside of the Clans. None of these incidents were approved by the Clan leadership.

Our investigations have determined that there are forces on the Dark Council conspiring to pit each Clan against one another, and force us into open conflict. Such actions will not be tolerated any longer.

We, the Consuls, are demanding answers from the Dark Council. Our fleets are prepared. Our forces are ready. We do not take such actions lightly, but we have been left little choice. Either answers are provided, or there shall be war.

In Darkness,

Dark Jedi Master Halcyon Rokir Arconae

Consul of Arcona

Dark Jedi Master Aristan "Sarin" Dantes

Consul of Plagueis

Dark Adept Korras

Consul of Naga Sadow

Exarch Duga Taldrya Arkarso

Consul of Taldryan

Battlelord Welshman Corsair Tarentae

Consul of Tarentum

Battlemaster Dakari Tamalar

Consul of Scholae Palatinae

~ As this war progresses, the plot will thicken and greater events will start to unfold. The trick is that we as members write this plot, with some help from Kainn of course, so all of what's happened already can be found on the Sixth Great Jedi War website under plot. This is also where you will find point totals, news, rules, and events. I am keeping track of who submits to events, or at least those that are emailed to me, so I'll see about awarding those of you who participate a lot.

Events

The Enemy Within

Espionage Part 1

Pursuit: X-Wing vs. TIE Division

Pursuit: X-Wing Alliance Division

Reconnaisence: Jedi Academy Division

Reconnaisence: Jedi Outcast Division

Dark Maneuvers: Jedi Academy Division

Dark Maneuvers: Jedi Outcast Division

Investigations

The Antei Campaign: Creation Phase

Most of these competitions were started before the Great Jedi War began, and will end within the next week or two. After that, this section will probably be deleted until after the war since Muz was nice enough to make me a Great Jedi War banner. Right now, however, it is, and as you can see, there are still plenty of competitions for you all to compete in. Many of which will probably be very easy crescents.

Plagueis Caption Contest

[CP] Smart Dark Jedi

[CP] Monthly Graphics

[CP] Monthly Fiction

[CP] Monthly Poem

That's my report. Hope you all enjoyed, and keep it up younglings. I see Exar Kun gaining a lot of new knights in the all too near future!

Dupar Out.

SBM Aabsdu Dupar al'Tor (Sith)/AED/Exar Kun of Plagueis