DARK BROTHERHOOD
OF THE JEDI
The Dark Brotherhood of the Jedi is dedicated to the collection of knowledge and the pursuit of power, both through government and the military.
Dark Brotherhood of the Jedi
DB Command Changes Near Completion!
The Dark Brotherhood has been undergoing almost constant changes since the ascension of Grand Master Paladin one month ago. This has been a period of new growth for the Brotherhood. The rot of decadence and complacency has been almost totaly erased from the DB. However, we must work to make the DB better still. Always the Dark Brotherhood must strive to move upward. We can not determine our destiny, but we can effect it in a positive way. "Fac et Spera"- "Do and Hope".
-The Grand Master hereby promotes Adept Melan Pyr to the rank of Master, with all privleges due that rank. He is also awarded the position of Brotherhood Herald. The office of Herald holds responsibility for the creation and record keeping related to the Arms of Brotherhood Members. Members who wish to have an Achievement of Arms prepared must apply to the Herald, who will dissmiss those who are unworthy. The Herald will then proceed to create Arms for the member and enter them into the Rolls of the Brotherhood. In matter regarding the award, use, and distribution of Arms, the Herald acts with full authority of the Grand Master. Master Pyr is congratulated by the Grand Master for his excellent work.
-The position of Master at Arms is promoted to full council status. In keeping with this, Dark Knight Kreeyat is promoted to Dark Side Adept. The Master at Arms will have responsibility for maintaining order within the Brotherhood, as well as instructing new Apprentices in the ways of the Dark Side. I offer the congratulations both on behalf of the office of Grand Master and the entire Brotherhood.
-The Council has decided to begin compiling a Dark Jedi Archive. This will serve as a library of Dark Side knowledge. Any member who wishes to submit may send there files to the Grand Master at
Mstr Jdi@AOL.COM or JPaladin@ix.netcom.com
-The Dark Brotherhood welcomes three new members into its ranks. Please welcome:
Apprentice Taradino Casset/ Fish56
Apprentice Jedi Toth/ Jedi Toth
Apprentice Dark Sektor/ Krett@Knet.iafrica.com
-Promotions: Jedi Hunter Mateo (Mateo 15)- New Rank of Sith Warrior
Novice Primum (Jedi 007)- New Rank of Acolyte
-Demotions: All members with ???? as a Jedi name are demoted to Apprentice. Rank will be restored upon submission of a name. Failure to submit in two weeks will result in expulsion from the Brotherhood.
Grand Master
Grand Master Jedgar Paladin*/Mstr Jdi (Lord of the Sith)
Dark Council
Master Ronin/GA Ronin (Sith) Head Master
Master Sths Tor/Sths Tor (Sith) Deputy Grand Master
Master Melan Pyr/RBKrugel (Sith) Brotherhood Herald
Adept Kreeyat/RA Havok (Sith) Master At Arms
Members
Dark Knight Stelek/????? (Sith)
Sith Warrior Mateo/Mateo 15 (Sith)
Acolyte Crandall/DarkToeJam
Acolyte Stuuf/Quackodile
Acolyte Primum/Jedi 007
Novice Shen/Thrawn 96
Novice Exar Motti/Vader 95
Novice Adams/Ja24
Novice Durron/Kyps
Novice Hethrir/John775225
Novice Ramsey/DKJRAMSEY
Novice Goatboy/THXGoatboy
Novice Tarkin/Tapped Out
Apprentice Jedi Toth/Jedi Toth
Apprentice Casset/ Fish56
Apprentice Dark Sektor/Krett@Knet.iafrica.com
Apprentice ????/Jedi 1137
Apprentice ????/Kuptoman
Apprentice ????/MasterXP11
Apprentice ????/Tsgt Yakko
In the Service of the Emperor,
Grand Master Jedgar Paladin
GUIDELINES FOR A GRANT OF ARMS
*****Office of the Herald of the Dark Brotherhood*******
Master Melan Pyr, Brotherhood Herald
Display of Heraldic Arms
1. A Grant of Arms is available to members of the Dark Brotherhood ONLY.
2. A Grant of Arms can only be offered to those members who have chosen
a Jedi Name.
Full Achievement of Arms (Protectors and above)
1. Items in package
A. Letters Patent (Certificate) with...
1) Blazon (heraldic language description of arms)
2) Listing of accomplishments: submitted by the applicant
to the Herald
3) half-sized representation of Heraldic Display
4) Permission to display arms in any fashion
B. Full Heraldic Display: 256 colour, augmentation of medals,
background, motto
C. Personal seal: features miniature of awardee's escutcheon.
2. Use of personal seal in documents submitted for publication: Seal can
be placed at the end of a document with or in lieu of a signature
3. Updates to Arms: If notified of a change in rank, status etc. the
Herald will update the Arms of that individual accordingly.
4. Entry of Arms in official DB Heraldic Rolls: Herald will maintain
copies of all Arms awarded in both finished (with decorative
display backgrounds) and plain (white), which will always be
available to the Awardee upon request. In addition,
half sized representations of each grant will be kept in a file
(Rolls) which may be distributed, downloaded or exchanged at some
later date, at the discretion of the Grand Master
Limited Achievement of Arms (Acolytes and below)
1. Items in package
A. Certificate with...
1) Blazon (description of arms)
2) half-sized representation of Heraldic Display
B. Limited Heraldic Display: 256 colours, sans Medals, on a solid
background for easy updating
2. Updates to Arms: If notified of a change in rank, status etc. the
Herald will update the Arms of that individual accordingly.
3. Granting of Full Achievement when rank of Protector has been
attained.
4. Entry of Arms in official DB Heraldic Rolls: Herald will maintain
copies of all Arms awarded in plain (white). In addition, half sized
representations of each grant will be kept in a file (Rolls) which
may be distributed, downloaded or exchanged at some later date, at
the discretion of the Grand Master.
ELABORATION OF DEVICES USED
SUPPORTERS (devices holding up the shield, crossed swords etc.)
The addition of supporters is restricted to the Grand Master ONLY
WREATH (ring around the shield)
The addition of a wreath about the escutcheon is restricted to
the Grand Admiral ONLY
DARK COUNCIL MEDALLION (medal that hangs off the Helmet's neck)
The addition of a Medallion around the neck of the Helm is
restricted to Members of the Dark Council ONLY
DB POSITION INSIGNIA (insignia attached to tunic of the Helm)
Those members of the DB who have specific duties within the DB
may bear the insignia of their office.
HELMS (helmet that sits on top of the shield)
The use of the helms of Sith and Krath are restricted to members
of those orders ONLY. Design alterations are permitted, but
colour restrictions (red=Sith , purple-Krath) apply.
AUGMENTATION OF MEDALS (medals an applicant has been awarded by the EH)
The addition of an augmentation of medals is restricted to those
of rank of Protector and above ONLY
CREST (EH Rank insignia)
The addition of a crest above the Helm or Escutcheon is restricted
to members who hold an established rank within the EH (GN to GA).
ESCUTCHEON SHAPE (shape of the shield itself)
The escutcheon shape is predetermined by ones rank in the DB. The
higher the rank, the more sides to the escutcheon. Those below
the rank of Protector are displayed on an oval escutcheon.
FIELD (the colour or pattern of the shield)
The Field is determined by the applicant. If no preference is
made, then the Herald will assign an appropriate field.
CHARGE (any image or design on the Field of the shield)
The charge is determined by the applicant. The applicant may
either design his or her own charge, or may give the specification
to the Herald to design.
NAME PLATE (plate bearing the awardee's name, at the bottom)
All arms include a name plate, the design of which is determined
by the Herald
MOTTO (banner bearing awardee's motto, at the top)
Mottos are optional for all arms, The motto is determined by
the applicant, but the design and placement is predetermined by
the Herald
SEAL (reduction used at the end of official documents)
The inclusion of a Seal in a Grant of Arms is restricted to those
of a rank of Protector and above only
BACKGROUND (the colour or pattern behind the arms)
Backgrounds for the arms are designed by the Herald. The Herald
will cooperate with the awardee in the design. The Herald will
IMPORTANT
.....Information the Herald Needs to Design Your Arms......
1. Your Jedi Name (as you wish it to appear on your NAME PLATE)
2. Your current Rank within the EH
3. Your current Position within the EH
4. Your current Rank within the DB
5. The Dark Jedi Order (if any) to which you officially belong
(Check with the Grand Master if you're not sure)
6. The colour you wish your shield to be (you may attach a sample)
7. Your choice of charge(s) you wish placed on the field. (you may send
your own, or describe what you want to the Herald)
8. A list of your accomplishments you would like mentioned in your
Letters Patent (Protector and above)
9. A list of the medals you wish placed around your shield (Protectors
and above)
10. The motto (optional) you wish to appear over your arms
In addition, the Herald of the Dark Brotherhood has been authorized to incorporate the following DB Rank Insignia on the Grants of Arms...