Clan Rumors Dark Voice Correspondent Anonymous Rumors are surfacing at this hour that Macron Sadow may've accidentally subjected members of his own clan to Alchemical Research. While no names were available, the reports indicate several high ranking members of the clan have been mutated, leaving some to wonder if these were in fact 'mistakes' at all. Reports are becoming available indicating Clan Plagueis is unable to properly train it's members in the use of the lightsaber, causing a sky-rocket in lightsaber accidents. No Plagueis was available for comment. Life expectancy of Ewoks in the Brotherhood is unusually short, researchers claim. Social scientists are at work right now to determine why. Some have postulated that Brotherhood members may not "like" Ewoks. However, a conflicting theory is that they have been used for alchemical experiments by an unnamed Clan.

	State of the Clans Dark Voice Senior Correspondent Dismal Visutor During the hour of Hell the Dark Brotherhood experienced, known simply as the Battle of Antei to the Dark Brethren, the Brotherhood suffered a number of losses, sending a strong punch to the Brotherhood’s gut. The awards ceremony had just been concluded when the initial attack begun. People were ordered to return to their clan’s fleet elements at once. A fleet, which consisted of totally alien ship designs and classes, had dropped out of hyperspace just outside of Antei. No one needed to be told – the fleet’s intention was hostile. Commanding the Brotherhood’s forces, at the deck of the Victory-class Star Destroyer Vae Victus, was none other than the Shadow Hand and Deputy Grand Master Muz Keibatsu Sadow. He thought quickly, ordering all six clans to assume positions. The clans did as they were told, and fought valiantly against the unknown enemy, now known to us as the Yuuzhan Vong. The battle against the adversary lasted for an entire six days. The stress of combat was almost too much for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s clans to handle – rivalries from the days of old broke out into a civil war in the midst of a war. The total confirmed casualties are as follows: the Vae Victus, the Dark Prophet of Taldryan, the Eye of the Abyss of Arcona, the Emperor’s Sword of Scholae Palatinae, thousands of starfighters, and the most devastating loss, the Dark Brotherhood’s flagship, the Autarch. The Autarch is a capital ship of custom design, the brainchild of none other than Headmaster emeritus Spears Tarentae. The ship had a great armament, including a TIE starfighter wing, 12 Lambda-class shuttles, 20 stormtrooper transports, 15 assault gunboats, several Skipray Blastboats, 6 Gamma-class assault shuttles, numerous repair-and-recovery vehicles, 40 AT-AT walkers and barges, 60 AT-ST walkers, various ground vehicles, 16, 500 infantry units, and a prefabricated garrison base, all of which were lost when the ship exploded. There may have been very many other casualties, but not all information that is not confirmed can be trusted in a time of war. Time will only tell how the Brotherhood will recover from these losses…

	Plagueis Rewards It's Own - Dismal Awarded Sapphire Blade, BubbaX Promoted to Sith Warlord Sith Battlelord Aabsdu di Plagia Dupar Consul Dupar stood in front of his clan, now safely back within the confines of the Jusadih System, away from the peril of the Yuuzhan Vong. Despite the fact that the Vong had attacked Jusadih as well, they were gone by the time he had managed to reach his home. Now, on Kapsina, the broken ranks of Clan Plagueis stood in the hall of the Dark Tower, awaiting the news from their Consul. For the past hour, he had been debriefing the clan on what had happened, and preparing them for the future at hand. With Aerun and Nintura completely mutilated by the Vong, and Shintera severely damaged, their system was in turmoil, and it would take much to bring it back in balance. Yet, after all the seemingly bad news that had passed from the Battlelord's lips, there was a light. The Human cleared his throat as he paused for a second, "Plagueis, I come now to announce two pieces of good news. For, while we were defeated and broken, we stood strong against these foe. Many of you showed your loyalty this past week, but some of you showed extreme loyalty." "That is why, after consulting with my fellow leaders, I have two wonderful announcements to make. First, for outstanding service to the clan during this recent conflict, helping us survive on many an occassion, I hereby announce the promotion of BubbaX to Sith Warlord" The room erupted in applause as BubbaX stood, shocked yet extremely gleeful. "Come, Warlord, and recieve your honors." BubbaX walked up to the podium, and exchanged pleasantries with his Consul. "Secondly," Aabs continued as BubbaX returned to the crowd, which continued to applaude him, "I have another award, for one of our most dedicated of dedicated members. For over the past few months, this person has not only showed extremely loyalty and bravery during our recent conflict, but he has also showed extremely useful work as a leader of the clan. For his work for Plagueis, and his courage while imprisoned by the Yuuzhan Vong, I hereby award Sith Warrior Dismal Visutor with a Sapphire Blade." Pulling the blue blade from his robes, Aabs held it high as the crowd again erupted into cheers, with a select few staying still. As Dismal walked towards the podium to claim his award, Aabsdu looked out at the clan he led, and knew that it would all work out.

	Naga Sadow Pre-invasion Report Dark Jedi Knight Imperial Recent events have unfolded a string of uprisings and uproars within the clan. First of all CNS Counsel member, Manesh, steps down. A surprising move throwing those who weren’t “gell’n” for a loop! He wrote that he had a great time, but the brotherhood just wasn’t the way he remembered it. His goal had been to shape and mold the young members into his vision of the future for the brotherhood, something any Dark Jedi really does really, however he could only go so far. I for one can speak for this time of participation and not only wining …fun times, and come to think of it, it seemed like more members were around then. Then again I was more under the radar and hiding in the shadows so perhaps that’s what many members are currently doing. He did a great job while he served and I for one will miss his fun Slurpees and M&Ms debates! But I guess in his “retirement” or rather his “leave” he will have plenty of time for these things! I even hear some new Slurpee flavours are coming out in the universe, so good luck with that! And should the force guide you back to the DJB don’t forget who the best clan is! In his resignation Manesh has given the position over to Macron, who recently got accepted into the ranks of the Sons of Sadow and now has a fancy big long name. You know one of those names where you can say something like, “I’ll get it done faster then you can say…..” and actually be able to get it done in the time you say it! But in all seriousness congrats SBL Mononoke "Macron" Keibatsu Sadow. But then again I probably have to say that anyway, considering he is my master! I mean, anything to get him to ease up in training is great! However, knowing him, this will probably be a power trip to his head, and his lessons will be swifter and harsher! He is a great Dark Jedi stereo type come to think of it! As I walk the halls of the DJB and listen in on conversations…Overhear conversations, I notice a big trend in topics discussed. The Clan is all in a buzz, well the whole Brotherhood really, as everyone prepares for the 7th Great Jedi War! A time of fun, and work, and trying to elevated Clan Naga Shadow to the top! Shouldn’t be too hard, after all we gave them a run for their money last summer, coming in and wining second place. This year Clan Naga Shadow has made an alliance with Clan Taldryn. Yes it’s odd to mention Dark Jedi having an alliance but I can imagine this will work for both sides until one starts to get the upper hand, and then we shall see how Taldryn takes it. I mean then we shall see what will happen. On a scientific note, recent explorations, and studies, have given the news that some Vong were spotted on Sepros. Truly unusual, and not really expected, but the sightings were a welcomed discovery. This is shown in the one main knowledge that we can say about the Vogue, that they are apparently great for test subjects (keep that in mind all of you looking to create a new species). These creatures are not very force sensitive and live by technology. More can be found on this by CNS New Counsel Macron’s article. Ya I know! I just had to mention it, but like I said before he’s my master and if I don’t, I know sleep will not be an easy task. In closing I want to prepare you for what may be around the corner for the Clan in the future. As we see from recent events leadership can change in what may appear over night, and who knows, perhaps we will just win the 7th Great Jedi War! Look at me! What am I saying, perhaps, hardly! We will open up a can a WHOOP ASS, empty it, throw the can at the competition and then steal their own cans of WHOOP ASS just to bring it back on them! So prepare your selves for the fight of rights for CNS!