FRONT PAGE Looking for an old Dark Voice? Check the Archives! Submit to the Dark Voice! Staff/Credits Dark Voice Website #darkvoice on IRC DV Forum Issue 1, Volume V :: August 25th, 2007 :: 27 ABY Front Page Brotherhood News Galactic News Clan News Editorials Belles-letters Off-Beat Brotherhood Happenings Dark Voice Correspondent Anonymous After a controversial trial, new evidence was uncovered in the case of The Dark Brotherhood -vs- Co- Defendants Cannabisia and Khobai the forced the Justicar to immediately rule in thier favor, delivering a non-guilty plea. The trial sparked many discussions as to the status of the Chamber of Justice. Meanwhile, the Headmaster showed his usual dedication to the Brotherhood this past week. During the evacuation of the Shadow Academy, Anshar personally taught the Starfighter Studies Course to members of the evacuation team, despite the vessel being fired upon by Vong Invaders. Rumors are running amock that Dark Voice Tribune Derev Niroth was seen on a gambling yacht during the Vong Invasion. When questioned, the Battlemastered simply commented "What Happens on the yacht, stays on the yacht" Timeros, Consul of Arcona, was recently acused of selling clan secrets of all six clans of the Brotherhood to the highest bidder. KE Timeros has denied these accusations. Ricco Vao, the former Fiction Tribune was found guilty of using illegal scientific methods to produce clones of his person, which he then used to gain personal honor in the GJW. Address from the Iron Throne Grand Master Sarin Sith Star Destroyer Nightfall Flagship of the Grand Master Star System M2X3502, Wild Space Fleet Wide Transmission The first battle in our war with the Yuuzhan Vong has ended. Antei is lost, the Autarch burns in ruins, and many of our allies have fallen. We are a defeated Brotherhood, yet we stand as a defiant Brotherhood. The loss of Antei and our antiquated fleet will serve as the decisive blow that has broken our chains to the past. The confined space of the Shroud no longer restricts our ambitions at conquest. The Clone War era Fleet no longer limits our potential. The Dark Brotherhood has entered a new day and that day is now. As you read this transmission, elements of the new Dark Brotherhood Strike Fleet are arriving at our location. Many of you are wondering where this fleet came from and how it was paid for. The answer to your question can be found in the foresight of Grand Master Firefox. Firefox, understanding that the Brotherhood would one day leave the Imperial Remnant devised an operation code named Tempest Bravo (See further communications herein on Tempest Bravo). This operation was designed to grant the Dark Brotherhood financial independence and to give us the capability to build a modern force of war. Grand Master Firefox’s vision has now become a reality as the first capital ships of this modern force arrive. The purpose of our new fleet is not merely the reclamation of Antei, but the expansion of our territory. The isolationist policies of the past are in direct conflict with the true nature of the Dark Side. We crave power. Power is found in the domination of others and the conquest of the unknown. As the galaxy tears itself apart defending the core, we will expand into the unknown regions and wild space. There, we will secure the natural resources that will be required to establish a new Empire of Darkness. Our future efforts will require leaders and warriors with exceptional skill. The recent incursion of the Yuuzhan Vong has once again proven that the finest of our warriors reside in Clan Taldryan. Taldryan’s domination of the five lesser Clans has placed them in a position of great esteem. To honor Taldryan’s continued domination of the Dark Brotherhood, I have granted them the unparalleled right of selecting the first and finest Clan ready warship from the new Dark Brotherhood Strike Fleet. Despite the continued dominance of Clan Taldryan, the other Clans will also have an opportunity to refit their damaged fleets. This fleet refit will begin within the month and will consist of a total overhaul of all Dark Brotherhood forces. Clans will select their forces based in order of their performance in the last four Vendettas (GJW5, GJW6, RoS, GJW7). Each Clan will find that after the reset their forces will be a much greater threat to strike at our enemies. Supply and procurement officers will be in touch with each Clan Consul shortly. Each of you has performed admirably in our latest conflict, but the future holds many trials and tribulations. You may return to your Clan systems if they still exist or you may remain with the Dark Council fleet at our current location. We will remain here for thirty six hours prior to departing for our second rendezvous location. May Darkness Guide you, Grand Master Sarin High Honors Awarded Grand Master Sarin Sith Star Destroyer Nightfall Flagship of the Grand Master Star System M2X3502, Wild Space Fleet Wide Transmission In the time of war, the Dark Brotherhood turns to our greatest leaders and most skilled warriors. The recent incursion of the Yuuzhan Vong has put the Dark Brotherhood to the fire and yet we have persevered. The following warriors and leaders have distinguished themselves above all others and because of this they are to be granted artifacts of power and elevation in status within the Brotherhood. Merit Awards Primarch Duga Taldrya Arkarso: Duga Taldrya Arkaso, Consul of Clan Taldryan, has displayed leadership and skill in the face of insurmountable odds. Pinned between the Yuuzhan Vong and jealous lesser Clans, Duga led Clan Taldyra to an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory in a Great War. Calling upon his reserve forces and marshalling the Elders of Taldryan, Duga willed his Clan to strategic victory after strategic victory. Using the ways of Dun Moch, Duga crushed his opponents will to fight and won many battles without firing a shot. Duga has proven that he is without peer in the ranks of Consuls and his exceptional consecutive record of two Great War victories and one Rite of Supremacy have placed him in esteem that very few Dark Brotherhood members will ever achieve. For Valor on the field of battle, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Primarch Duga Taldrya Arkarso the Diamond Sword. Dark Jedi Master Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae: Dark Jedi Master Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae is a Dark Colossus amongst mere children of the Dark Side. Having served almost one full year as Consul of Clan Tarentum, Bloodfyre has led his Clan through battle with decisiveness and élan. His determination, will, and ability to use those around him allowed Clan Tarentum to escape the Great War with the Yuuzhan Vong with the majority of his fleet intact. Bloodfyre’s tactical brilliance and decision making placed his Clan only second to that of the First Clan. Bloodfyre’s single determination in securing victory for his Clan has placed him on a level that very few Dark Brotherhood members will ever see. It is this singular dedication in improving his Clan that we now honor Bloodfyre. For Valor on the field of battle, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Dark Jedi Master Bloodfyre-Tarentae the Amethyst Kukri. Battlemaster Raken: The Sith Order honors cunning and subterfuge. It is in these arts that we may find our greatest warriors. Unlike many who boast and brag of their prowess, it is the true warriors who operate from the shadows. This is where we find the Praetor to the Grand Master, Raken. Raken has lived in the background quietly watching and recording every action of the Dark Brotherhood. With superb skill and knowledge he has crafted a detailed database on all those who call the Dark Brotherhood home. During the recent Great War with the Yuuzhan Vong, Raken advised and counseled the Grand Master on relations with the Clans and served as a liason. His attention to detail and skill at observation allowed a great portion of the Dark Council fleet to escape Antei unharmed. Raken’s knowledge, dedication, and skill have placed him above all others who hold the rank of Battlemaster. Raken has established a mark of excellence that will be the standard for all Great Wars to come. For Valor on the field of battle, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Battlemaster Raken the Emerald Dagger. Pontifex Braecen Kaeth Kunar: The Krath Order honors those scholars who seek knowledge and spend their days instructing their followers. It is in these Krath Ranks that we find Pontifex Braecen Kaeth Kunar. Determined to develop his Clan in the finer aspects of the Force, Braecen has set an example for all other Consuls to follow. His dedication to improving the understanding of those around him has paid off as Clan Scholae Palatinae challenged for the right to be called First Clan. Spending time and energy Braecen has reshaped CSP and has modeled the Clan after those Krath sects that succeeded in finding true understanding of the ways of the force. Braecen’s skill, dedication, and hard work have earned him the right to be known as a scholar and a mentor. His establishment of policies and procedures that have led to a streamlined and efficient Clan serve as an example for all to follow. For his wisdom and knowledge, I, Grand Master Sarin, award Pontifex Braecen Kaeth Kunar the Ruby Scepter. Epis Xia Long: The Dark Brotherhood database and knowledge center is a pivotal part of our operations. This source of knowledge has been updated and improved upon over the past year by the exceptional skill of Krath Epis Xia Long.