Introduction

Hello, everyone. I’m Yuki Suoh, more colloquially known as Jack. I’ve been kicking around this club for about two decades, I’ve served as the Quaestor of House Satal Keto in Plagueis (before they changed its name to something else now), Aedile of Galeres, Battleteam Leader of quite a few teams, Rollmaster of many Houses, spent time in the Envoy Society (now defunct) and served as the second Aedile of House Odan-Urr. I’ve been around the block a couple of times and I am here to help each of you whenever you need it.

I like to think that I maintain an open door policy at all times. If you need something, feel free to email me or hit me of Telegram (@Jackifer). The only times I won’t answer are if I’m swamped with work or sleeping, so if I don’t respond quickly, just give me a bit and I’ll get back to you. Now onto the rest of this report!

News

• Grand Master’s Report - Wherein Pravus gives us hints about the coming GJW, Rogue One Competition results and other good things. Go read!
• Plagueis Proconsul - Selika has moved into the vacant Consul seat and is looking for a new Proconsul. If you feel up to the challenge, feel free to apply. Applications must be received by Wednesday, February 1st, 11:59 EST.
• Oh God, What Have I Done? - Darro has released his first report for the Team. In which, he gives us a little about himself and talks about current competitions.
• House Galeres Quaestor - Arcona is looking for a new Quaestor. If you feel up to the challenge, feel free to apply. Applications must be received by Friday, February 3rd, 11:59 EST.
• Voice Update - The Voice is looking for a new Magistrate. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on large scale DB projects. I suggest everyone who believes they can handle the job applies for this position.
• Letter of Reprimand Removal Policy - Letters of Reprimand happen. Sometimes we screw up, but as our Justicar says, this is also a place of second chances. If you have one of these bad boys, you have the means to see it removed. Within the news item is the link to the policy.
• Combat Master Report - With the departure of Alaris from the ACC Judges, there is an opening.
• Herald Report - V’yr has given us a new report with pretty things to look at and stuff we need to know about. Go read it. Also, go tell Mako you feel sorr- congratulations for his appointment as Magistrate to the Herald!

Competitions:

• MoHCS- To Cast a Phantom into the Future - This Competition still has a day left!
• MoHCS - Hammer Time! - mobile This Competition also still has a day left!
• Forging Knowledge - Night-Thorn Armory Lesson 1 - A trivia comp that is through the site be careful it’s timed!
• Poster Puzzle Palooza - Our New BTL Darro has created his first container comp to give the entire Clan something fun to do. 7 Weeks of puzzles and it starts Jan 29th!
• Time to defeat the terrorists! - A DJB wide flash game run by our very own Neophyte Ashael, go check it out!
• A Mile In Their Shoes - A fiction comp brught to our very own Consul!

Shadow Academy:

Ashael Blackstar:

• Advancement Survey
• Leadership Management
• Jedi Order Core
• Sith Order Core
• Debate I: Argumentation
• Debate II: Refutation
• Dark Brotherhood History I
• Dark Brotherhood History II
• GMRG History
• Philosophy I: Views of the Force
• Philosophy II: Cults of the Force
• Martial Arts: Form Studies
• Lightsaber Combat Studies
• Combat Tactics I
• Combat Tactics II
• Ranged Weaponry Studies
• ToR Basics
• Freighters/Transports Studies
• Loyalist Core Studies
• Mercenary Order Studies
• Inquisitorius Studies
• Astronomy Studies
• Starfighter Studies
• Capital Starship Studies

3 Dark Side Degrees

• Dark Maven Combat
• Dark Maven Philosophy
• Dark Maven Flight

Ka Tarvitz

• Gray Jedi Order Core
• Jedi Order Core
• Loyalist Order Core
• Mercenary Order Core
• Sith Order core

1 Dark Side Degree - Dark Maven Philosophy

Edgar Drachen

• Capital Starships Studies
• Freighters/Transports Studies

3 Dark Side Degrees - Dark Maven Flight, Dark Savant Warfare, Dark Sage Warfare

Society Promotions

• Ashael Blackstar - SA I, II, III, IV, V

• Ka Tarvitz - GMRG VI

• Edgar Drachen - SA VII

Medals and Accolades

Turel Sorenn:

• Sapphire Blade - Congratulations to our very own consul who received his FIRST Sacramental Award! GO READ IT! And if you haven’t told him congratulations, you are bad and you should feel bad. Go say it!

C’ree:

• Crescent with Ruby Star
• Crescent with Emerald Star

Darro Zhen:

• Crescent with Amethyst Star
• Crescent with Ruby Star

Chris Winchester:

• Steel Cross
• Crescent with Diamond Star

Ka Tarvitz:

• Crescent with Diamond Star

Edgar Drachen:

• Crescent with Sapphire Star

Promotions!

Ashael Blackstar - Apprentice to Neophyte in Nine Days! Congratulations!

Aedile’s Corner:

You people ask the weirdest questions. But, I’ll answer a few of them.

Alethia asks: Tell me a bedtime story.

THIS IS NOT A QUESTION!

Len asks: How is it being Aedile?

So far it isn’t that bad. I mean, Edgar smells funny and there’s still the weird old person smell from Esca in the building, but I am armed with Febreeze and a vacuum. In all seriousness, I look forward to working with Edgar and Darro to continue the steamroller that is Hoth. We have several projects in the works for the wiki which all seem to be coming together nicely.

Esca asks: How is Zoya going to react to Yuki's presence as Hoth leadership?

I have no words for this. Yuki will probably spend a lot of time futilely glaring up at her for being used as an armrest. Other than that, I’m not entirely sure.

Tasha’Vel asks: What are some things you would do to help new members in developing their characters? There are several things one should do when they want to start making a new character. It is easy to make a name, give a history and assign points on a character sheet. But, you have to ask “Who are you?” And this is not “Oh, well, I’m Yuki Suoh.”

This is a question of more than just a name. What makes your character who he/she/it is. What drives them, what makes them sad/happy/angry/etc. When you ask someone who they are, you need more than a name to understand them. You need to know what breathes life into them, what drives them. For instance, a peek into my mindset on new characters.

Jack: stares at blank screen Who are you?

Blank screen: Well, I’m a warrior. Someone who has spent time in isolation in a constant struggle to survive. Someone who has spent time alone and bears the scars of that when I talk to other people.

Jack: I see. Anything else you need me to know?

Partially filled screen: Well, I feel like my family abandoned me. The people I trusted most left me for dead, so I guess trusting people will be pretty hard to do. There’s also the fact that I was captured and subjected to torture, so I bear physical, emotional and mental scars from that. I won’t let anyone put me in a cage or try to control me.

Jack: Oh. So, why are you in a Light side Clan then? You seem pretty dark and vicious.

Partially filled screen: Well, they represent everything that I was raised to hate. But, when what you were raised by fails you, you look at the other side of the coin and find out if it fits any better.

Jack: Well, that’s a bit cynical don’t you think? I mean, just because your world view is broken doesn’t invalidate it, does it?

Filling screen: No, it doesn’t. But, it shows that the way of doing things you grew up with is broken and needs something to help it. So, if being raised in the Darkness isn’t everything you need, perhaps adding some Light to the situation will help.

Jack: I see, so you are telling me that you live in a state of twilight. Neither Light nor Dark? I suppose that is a pretty valid way of looking at things. Anything else?

conversation continues until character is finished

Note: The conversation never really ends. Every day your character will have more to tell you if you just listen. They will always tell you more about themselves because if you do it like that, they become an organic thing. They grow, they feel, they live. Even if only as words on a screen.

Chris Winchester asks: Y U No Love Me?

Because you can’t spell.

Azha Mos asks: Do you have any tips on becoming a better self proofreader?

Don’t do it. Always, always, ALWAYS have someone else look over your writing. What you wrote might make sense to you, but it won’t make sense to the reader. The reason for proofing is not just to remove errors in spelling and grammar. It is to make your writing more fluid. If a proofreader looks at something and scratches their head, you know that you have to go over it again and try to make it more sensible. Even professional writers have editors for a reason.

Future Projects:

Wherein I am empowered to give a “state of the union” for Hoth.

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Closing:

In closing, I look forward to working with all of you to make this place better and better as the days comes. Work hard, play hard and wreck face.

Corsair Yuki Suoh, Aedile of House Hoth