The Grand Master's Royal Guard has undegone several changes since I was appointed CoG. I would like to give the general DB membership a brief descriptions so they become more familiar with our current organization:

Ranks:

There are five ranks in the Guard: Initiate (INI) is given to new members. If they improve their JK skills, they are allowed to request a test. If I think they are ready after playing a Jedi Knight match, they will receive the rank of Crusader (CRD). If a Crusader shows exceptional JK skills and leadership capabilities, he may be promoted to Gladiator. Sovereign Protector is the rank given to retired CoGs, and it may be given as an exception to a Gladiator thas has become a key member of the GMRG. Gladiator Prime is the title that a circle leader gets when his circle wins the Circle Competition.

Circles:

Circles are groups of Guardsmen (a Praeceptor and five Neophytes), that train together. The Praeceptor (Gladiator or Sovereign Protector) will train his Neophytes in Jedi Knight.

The number of circles will be limited to the number of Praeceptors available (a Praeceptor must be a VERY skilled JK player, and have good leadership abilities). The members that are left without a circle may challenge Neophytes for their spots. Members that are already in a circle can not challenge a Neophyte just to change circles.

Ladder:

I have organized a GMRG ladder. Any member may challenge another to a JK match. The winner gets a point. Every member must play at least one match every two weeks, or he will be warned, and then removed from the roster. The member with most points at the end of the season will get a reward, most likely a DB medal. If this member wins the ladder two times in a row, he may be promoted.

Tournaments:

Competitions against other gaming groups are being organized. Only members that hold the rank of Crusader and up may represent the GMRG in battle.

I would like to invite DB members to visit our page at http://gmrg.tsx.org, and to leave a comment in our message board. I  may be reached at zlarkahn@arnet.com.ar or ICQ 10503128

I would also like to announce that I have chosen a Praetor (KP Xavier) and a Magistrate (SBL Dragon) that will assist me in keepin the roster and the ladder respectively.

That will be all.

Battlelord Z'lar Kahn (Obelisk)/Commander of the Guard, WR/DC