Heya CSPers,

First thing to mention is

WE WON THE FEUD!!!

Woo-hoo! Since we only have bragging rights as a clan prize thus far, that is the bragging. The feud has taught me a lot concerning the "how-to"s and "dont-do"s of large scale competition. Hopefully you guys learned a bit on what is required for participation. This could almost be like a practice run for the upcoming Great Jedi War. For all of you who have never participated in a GJW or a Vendetta, I will tell you this: they are great! These are the times where you get to battle for the Novas and make your house/clan known. This is also when ranks are bestowed. Currently we are the "Third Clan." It is our goal to make it to the coveted title of "First Clan" this time. I believe we have the Krath, Sith, and yes even Obbies (though they will have to work harder due to lesser numbers) to pull this off. So I want all of you to practice in whatever way suits you best. There are a number of ways to do this, all of which can earn you credit in different ways:

Krathies:

• Participate in the competition against Ektrosis! This is what the big comps are like and hey, you could always win medals here and push HAD further up towards the top!

• Participate in the Monthly KHP topics (when they run again)

• Write a story/poem/article for the Dark Voice! This will net you a Dark Side Scroll and maybe more if you do really good!

• Look to the training program of Ebon Cloak, or aspire to be elite much like Drywyn's Flame.

Sithies:

• Play MP amongst yourselves

• Play SP by yourself on the hardest setting you can handle :P

• Participate in MP competitions when possible

• Work with your house training program, I know you have one and Caliburnus has some top rate pilots who are willing to help you along.

Obbies:

• Play MP amongst yourselves

• Play SP by yourself on the hardest setting you can handle :P

• Go participate in the MP competitions that happen all the time.

• Watch your QUA and AED, I think they are planning something :P

All Orders:

• Take the Shadow Academy courses! There are now two new ones: Sith CORE and DB Leadership! Dont delay, go to the SA today :P (This message funded by the Headmaster)

• Be a part of the Master/Student program! This is good for both junior and senior members. Having a partner to work with can help move you along faster.

• Join the MSC-3!!! Death is running the third Master/Student Competition, so go join in! This run is open to all Orders, but for this running, only Krath activities. Email Death for more information ([Log in to view e-mail addresses])

Moving on... We have new members! Everyone welcome: ACO Ktulu, NOV EHDarkshadow, SW Artyis, and GRD Zack Amberam! Welcome to CSP! Unfortunatly we have to say farewell to KP Lan and the 3 forms of Demos/Jedishaft/Locke. Hope you can come back someday!

Now for the cool medals and promotions. First the promos :P

Promos:

Bane Wolfblood attained Dark Jedi Knight! Congrats dude!

Tiger attained Sith Battlemaster! Welcome to the higher ranks!

Alsdyr reached Guardian! Continue on towards DJK!

Medals:

Ruby Crescents: Khaen, Titus, Mike x3, Gidda

Amethyst Crescent: Cuchulain, Alsdyr

Sapphire Crescent: Alsdyr, Loor, Jaron, Saitou, Cuchulain, Aeishline

Dark Side Scroll: Saitou x2, Corde, Dierde

Dark Cross: Tirna, Bizzare

To see the exact breakdowns for the feud (individual placings) go to the CSP website at: http://crusader.digitalrice.com/CSP/

and look in the news section.

Good work guys/gals. The Clan level activity will take a small breather, but know that Cooch is planning another feud (details to come out when they are there) and that the GJW looms ahead in the near future. So take a small breather, but continue to make yourselves and the clan the best in the Brotherhood. Remember my office is always open, so email about anything!

PCON Saitou