The Dark Voice

Dark Voice Changes Hands, Editor Speaks Dark Voice Editor-in-Chief, Derev Niroth The Dark Voice Tribune, Derev Niroth, takes a moment away from his duties as Editor-in-Chief to address the changes being undertaken in the Dark Voice. Read Complete Article The Nature of a Holocron Dark Voice Correspondant Mononoke Keibatsu-Goura In a previous version of the Dark Voice, this researcher examined the topic of the Sith Holocron in an article on Sith Crystallography. In this issue, the Jedi and progenitor Rakatan holocron technologies will be discussed. Read Complete Article An Interview with the Deputy Grand Master Dark Voice Correspondant Odin Vaaj Bruth'Kothae The Dark Voice has the opportunity to sit down with Deputy Grand Master Muz Keibatsu, and we tackle the new Hand to Hand Guide. Read Complete Article State of the Clans Dark Jedi Knight Dismal, of the Dark Voice has been on assignment this month visiting the clans of the Brotherhood. Other then Clan Tarentum, every clan of the Brotherhood had something to say, and the Dark Voice is proud to present them to you now. Read Complete Article Give a Break! Dark Voice Correspondants Kazarelth Talîsmarr and Odin Vaaj Bruth'Kothae Change is not exactly a viable constant. It can mean a great deal of things. From redirecting socio-political routes to change the way you look at your system to a neat looking desk, (of course we shall not come to the drawers… that, is quite a touchy topic.) of a very shabby co-worker, which makes you look shabbier. Yes, the Dark Voice staff has come to terms with the word "change". This one happens wonderfully to celebrate the new Dark Voice Tribune, Derev Niroth. He starts to reorganize the dimensions of the department, and these include the new look of his staffs working desks. Unique identification of every spirit. Some have welcomed this transformation with open arms, considering the generous offer of the new Tribune to stack up their "ins" and "outs" in any way possible. Although, in their zeal to 'comply' with their Editor in Chief, many (nay, all) have changed their desks to suit their own original style. For example, Jedi Hunter Kazarelth Talîsmarr, who has the cleanest table in these parts (bearing in mind the fact that he has nothing to do, mostly because Editors live a quaint life… especially assistant Editors) has modified it immensely to proudly show off his Omwati lineage and his passion – he has a model star-system sitting right between him and the person who is talking to him, which is made of cloth stuffed with feathers. He remains secretive when asked about the material used to stuff the 'planets', which many speculate to be his own hair-feathers. This movable distraction, though is nothing compared to what awaits at Dark Jedi Knight Odin Vaaj Bruth'Kothae's writing desk. The layperson visiting a Dark Jedi would expect to find the usual lightsaber and the "I hate the Light Side" cards or posters. However one does not know how to react when one sees a Dark Jedi, affiliated to the Sith Order, to have red balloons floating from every available point of the work-station's Display Unit. These red balloons, he believes, give him strength to toil through the hardest work-days. Still, it is no minor irritant to find a Dark Jedi toying with red balloons (and occasionally bursting a few, to the utmost annoyance of his friend, Kazarelth and to his own greatest glee) with the Force while appearing to be deeply immersed in thought about the next line of his article. The other staff finally also show their unique interest in decorating their work space, just to give a pleasant glance of their superior. Jedi Hunter Mayda Ferium gives a touch of flowers, reminding everyone that she might need a garden to comfy them all. DJK Ood mistifies his desk with many puzzles, even just for looking for the place, someone will need to sense through the Force where the puzzleman sits. However, along with the creativities of the old staffs will like to present for their novel leader, the scent of delight within the dread (should be matched with Dark Jedi lifestyle) will go through the pens (or the keyboards of the datapads) for every piece they create. Welcome Tribune! Dark Jedi Philosophy 101: On War Dark Voice Serial Writer Timeros Our resident Serial Author takes a break from his epic novel, instead lending his two credits to a view on Philosophy. Read Complete Article Restless Undead Stalk Yridia III Dark Voice Correspondant Welshman Corsair Yridia System, Yridia III - The ring of armour and rifles around the capital city of Yridia III was lifted last night after the latest incident to occur in Tarenti space involving the walking undead. Read Complete Article New Dark Maven Guidelines Freelance Correspondant Anshar After numerous questions about how to earn the degrees, the Headmaster has decided that the Dark Maven degrees will be offered to the general membership, rather than be restricted to the Shadow Academy staff. The degrees were originally part of the extensive role playing system that did not make it off the ground. Only the Dark Maven degree will be opened to the entire Brotherhood; the other Dark Side Degrees (Savant, Sage, and Master of Dark Lore) will remain restricted under the original guidelines, as laid out by former Headmaster Spears. “Setting some basic guidelines for the Dark Maven is easy,” commented the Headmaster. “When you start getting to the other degrees, though, it gets very complicated, and far less concrete.” Read Complete Article 20 Things Yoda Say Not Freelance Correspondant Zontron An interesting, and humourous perspective on Light Jedi Master Yoda. Read Complete Article Download and Archive Options Dark Voice DV - Below are the various options to download this issue of the Dark Voice. DarkVoice_Vol4_Iss2.doc (167KB) DarkVoice_Vol4_Iss2.zip (731KB) DarkVoice_Vol4_Iss2.pdf (228KB)

DV Exclusive: Leaked Yuuzhan Vong Intel Files Revealed Unkown Antei - Military officials have declined to publically comment on these reports, however our sources close to the Iron Throne indicate that these are in fact real and accurate reports that were recently obtained by the Brotherhood on the Yuuzhan Vong. Sources further indicate that great efforts were made to obtain these reports, leading many to believe a confrontation with the Vong may now be only a matter of time. Read Complete Article Address from the Iron Throne Grand Master Sarin Antei - Adherents of the Final Way, Enough! The Dark Brotherhood has lived the long drawn out lie long enough.  The Galaxy is in a war that threatens our very existence; however, this threat is secondary to the internal conflict raging within the Dark Brotherhood. This threat that we now face is the reckless abandon of a small population of our members who believe their individual rights grant them carte blanch in their behavior. These members have been given free reign for years.  Their destructive impact has gone unchecked and it has harmed the Brotherhood.  This stops today. Many of us believe in an ideal that is the Brotherhood and as Grand Master, I will preserve it. Know this, if you are an unproductive member and seek pleasure through harming others, your days are numbered.  The equality that is found in the Covenant is the equality that all members will be treated equal regarding their conduct.  For those of you who behave in a destructive manner, you will now learn that this equality is not a shield to designed to protect your idiocy.  This equality is designed to protect our members from you. Stop!  Those of you who seek to harm and humiliate, know that that path of power is no longer available to you.  The doors to promotion, awards, and position are closed to you.  You will now reap what you have sown. Dark Times are upon us and the greatest lesson we fail to learn is that we truly are a Brotherhood.  If we cannot achieve unity we will fail. Epic of Ducant; The Dark Voice's Exclusive Serial Novel! Dark Voice Serial Writer Timeros Five thousand years have passed, and the Brotherhood as we know it is gone. In its place stands a vast, dark empire occupying a quarter of the Galaxy, with thousands of Clans vying for supremacy. Within a dark future, a tale of a single family embroiled in politics, murder, and war. Sit and relax for the Epic of Ducant! In the Prologue promises are made and broken as light and dark struggle across the rooftops beneath a lightning-filled sky. The Brotherhood has brought forth a true prodigy to defend itself, but can even he stop the wheels of fate? Editor's Note: Timeros has undertaken the truly remarkable task of attempting to write a 'serial novel' with the Dark Voice. Some of the great publishers of the world have tried their hand at this task, many have failed, and many have succeeded. We wish Timeros the best of luck with his Serial Novel, and hope it is indeed a success. Read the Prolouge! An Interview with the Seneschal Dark Voice Correspondant Odin Vaaj Bruth'Kothae Along with the Deputy Grand Master, the Dark Voice also had an opportunity to chat with the Seneschal about the difficulties in one of the most important offices of the Brotherhood. Read Complete Article GM stands by promises; Ensures member rights Freelance Correspondant Braecen Kaeth Kunar Antei - The Iron Throne has seen great changes since Grand Master Sarin's ascension to the Brotherhood's seat of power; as Lord of the Antei System and Ruler of the Brotherhood. At the forefront of these new changes was the ideology of the Grand Master concerning the responsibility of members in leadership positions. Read Complete Article Brotherhood Data Modernization Underway Dark Voice Correspondant Mononoke Keibatsu-Goura DJB Holonet - No more searching late at night through boring old smelly tomes for that bit of arcane information you need! Need to know how to align your hydrospanner, boil an Ewok, or summon an old Dark Spirit to destroy your soul? If you have the access, just click! Read Complete Article Communications Grid Overhaul Continues Dark Voice Correspondant Jac Cotelin Antei - If there was any Brotherhood officer who was pleased with the departure of Grand Master Jac Cotelin from the Iron Throne, it was the Seneschal, Xia Long. Cotelin’s retirement from the head of our organization leaves him with time to devote to the ailing Brotherhood Communications Grid. With the help of the Grand Master and a new Magistrate, Orv Dessrx d'Tana of Arcona, Xia Long will be able to complete the grid overhauls sooner than expected. Recent meetings between Lords Sarin and Cotelin and the Seneschal have given the new Grand Master notice as to the progress of many Seneschal projects. The Communications Grid is still at the highest priority of the office with some essential Combat Centre changes also in the wings. The Dark Voice has learned that the new data structures used to store and transfer information between the clans and Dark Council Offices have been completed and are awaiting full implementation. Cotelin is working tirelessly on the implementation while Xia Long focuses on keeping the old grid in working order. Estimates of the project status put it at 80% completion. As always, the backlog of projects for the Seneschal office is overwhelming. Each day brings new concerns that do take time from the implementation of new structures and equipment. Lord Cotelin assures the Dark Voice, however, that once the new data structures are implemented fully, rapid change to the Brotherhood systems will be possible. “My design is flexible and extensible,” remarked Cotelin in passing. “I look forward to the advancements and opportunities it will bring.” WIKI Article Mania Freelance Correspondant Aabsdu di Plagia DJB Holocron - What's been happening around the DJBWiki lately? Well, quite a lot to tell the truth. To speak of the entire staff, one of the major projects currently being worked on is the Wiki Basics Shadow Academy course. Former Tribune/Herald Kaine is currently working on revamping the notes and exam, so that project is still in the works, but don't expect it to be too much longer before it pops up again. The Staff is also looking into appointing Clan Representatives for the Wiki, who will make sure their clan's articles are up to date and legal. Usually, this representative will be a current staff member from each clan, but in some cases, it may not. Right now this idea is on hold until the Wiki Tribune is appointed, though. Read Complete Article Historical Reference DB Holonet The following is presented for Brotherhood Historical Purposes. As of 6/16/2007 @ 5:41:21 PM MST