StO Monthly Briefing

Welcome team to 2016. I hope that the holidays were an enjoyable and restful one for you. I, along with some of our wonderful summit, have lots of stuff to keep you busy this new year. With that being said, let's get to it.

News

New Members

Welcome back to Strike Team Ooroo Seridan Brehevik. Seridan will also be taking on the role of Corporal again. I know you’ll do a great job with the wikis. Also welcome Akaarn Tayl’con. They have hit the ground running and I love it. Keep it up! :) And our very own former Quaestor Mar Sul who now goes by Turr Darvesh. It is an honor to have you.

BT news

As announced in last month’s briefing, weekly competitions have begun. The first one rolls out on January 11th. Check the competitions section for the link. Also starting this month is Agent of the Month, so get out there and be active. Make it hard for me to choose. :) Also if you haven't done so yet, [join - Log in to view join link] the telegram group.

DJB wide

• So the wiki staff extended the deadline for applications. Deadline is Friday, January 8th at 11:59 PM EST. That means you have 2 days to get your applications in. So get to it!

• We also have a new Left Hand of Justice. If you haven’t already, congratulate Bloodfyre on being chosen.

• The spoiler ban has been lifted so spoiler topics will not earn JST interactions. However the spoiler channel for TFA will still be available until February 1st 2016. Be kind and talk there just in case there are stragglers who haven’t seen the movie yet.

• The third round in the Grand Master’s Invitational Tournament has begun!} Our very own PCON is in this round so wish him luck.

• Personalized recruitment links are live! If you haven’t created yours yet, you should go do it now. It’s a great and easy way to advertise the club and you can get credit for it too.

• We also had a Grand Master’s report that you can read here.

• Here’s the latest Herald report with all the graphic goodies.

• Here’s the latest gaming update.

• DGM report

Clan wide

So I know you guys heard that we have a feud coming up in February. I, for one, am excited about it. Can't wait to show those darksiders who’s boss. Hopefully, I am not alone in this. With that being said take advantage of all the wonderful competitions that we have going to sharpen up your skills for the feud.

• Here’s the PCON/CON report.

• Here’s the special PCON report.

House wide

We have a new Quaestor. Join me in welcoming Mako to House Satele Shan. He's already hit the ground running, releasing an introduction and address.

Competitions

Currently running

• Let's start off with one from our very own Alethia Archenksova. He's having a tea party and we're all invited so don't be rude and not attend.
• Life Day Games are still going on til the 11th. So if you haven't yet get to gaming so you can be crowned the Chosen.
• Create a new cantina in Menat Ombo. It will serve to house the Sentinel Network.
• Recall a small moment in time in great detail.
• Face your other self
• New Tython is under development. Help build the next city.
• Do you know rule 63 of the internet? If so apply it to a graphic and submit it. Monthly Mobile Gaming January: Sprinkle Island Monthly mobile game that’s quick and easy and you get 5 clusters of fire. It’s too good to pass up.

Upcoming

• Gorefest January 2016 All gamers report! This starts on January 22 and runs until January 24th. I want to see as many StO gamers as possible in higher ranks so get to work!
• StO weekly drills: Discerning targets This is the first of many weekly competitions I have for you guys. It's quick, easy and fun.
• A Satele Mission Brief Your mission is to create the most creative yet practical fiction prompt for House Satele Shan. Make me proud! :)
• Star Wars Uprising
• Star Wars Commander

Promotions and Awards

(this is from the month of December)

Aaleeshah

• 166 Clusters of Earth
• 218 Clusters of Fire
• 2 Crescents with Amethyst Star, 1 Crescent with Diamond Star, 2 Crescents with Emerald Star, 2 Crescent with Topaz Star
• Elevated to GMRG IX

Akaarn Tayl'cor

• Promoted to Apprentice
• Promoted to Novice
• Completed Trial of Identity and passed Essentials 1:History with 90 and Essentials 2: Departments with 80.

Alethia Archenksova

• 5 Clusters of Earth
• 2 Clusters of Fire
• 2 Clusters of Ice
• 1 Crescent with Amethyst Star
• Passed Wiki Basics with 97, Wiki Editing with 100 and Markdown 201 with 95.

Junazee

• 19 Clusters of Earth
• 897 Clusters of Fire
• 1 Crescent with Sapphire Star
• Elevated to GMRG IX and X ( nice work!)
• 9 Pendants of Blood

Krandon Lucian Firebringer

• Promoted to Ranger

Closing

I just want to say that I am really proud of you guys. I love the activity that I see in my emails. Keep it up guys. That’s all I have for now see you next month.