Darkest Greetings, Brethren!

Once again, I would like to thank outgoing Aedile Sarak Shai for his hard work. Sarak arrived shortly after the change from Clan Plagueis to House Plagueis, and played party to many of the massive renovations here. His involvement brought about the Reboot, and he definitely set a tone of progress and diligence. That said, all things pass in time, and so we welcome a newcomer to the Plagueian arena.

Before I announce my choice, however, I'd like to point out that I am continually impressed by the applicants. Each round I get several members that apply every time; each time, their applications are longer and are written with more skill. Keep trying, guys! It's inevitable that the Summit post will one day be yours.

I received several skilled applications this time around. Every one was worth merit, every one made me pause to consider. As they continued to pour in, it came down to a select few, but one stood out among the rest. In it, what I did not see was the typical expansive planning regime, nor did I see the exhaustive reform ideas. What I did see were practical goals, past achievements of merit, and a plethora of useful skills. So, without further ado...

**Congratulations, Aedile Jaek Aralias!

Adapt! Ascend! Avail!**