The Dark Voice

State of the Clans

Submitted by Clan Correspondants, Compiled and authored by Dark Voice Correspondant Dismal
CLAN NAGA SADOW - After the recent Rite of Supremacy, Clan Naga Sadow sought to regroup.  A new generation of members had joined the clan, and the summit worked tirelessly to support them in their endeavor to become the Dark Jedi they were destined to become.  In addition, several veteran members had returned to support their clan in the upcoming Great Jedi War.

In different news, several members of the clan had been dispatched to the distant Jaginos system after they discovered a rogue set of Kaminoans who had been developing cloning technology. The clan wished to gain this technology and launched an attack on the planet. The success of this ongoing mission has yet to be determined.

CLAN SCHOLAE PALATINAE - With the Rite of Supremacy complete, the Second Clan withdrew from Antei to the borders of the Cocytus system.. When the Scholaeans had returned to their home, Consul Braecen Kunar declared a period rest. Such a period was necessary before the Clan would declare its might and glory.

  During this time of lowered activity, a celebration was held in the Clan Summit’s home, the Royal Palace. Many awards were given to many worthy recipients. Three of the Clan were elevated to Knighthood: Gavan, Laurus, and Malaki. Two took their first step into Equitehood: Cethgus & Michael. Four even more worthy were granted the second level of the Equite ranks: Rasilvenaira, Impetus, Selene & Xen'Mordin. The final promotion was awarded to RevengeX Palpatine: Krath Epis. However, the ceremony's zenith came as the long serving Proconsul - Phoenix Olkyssagh d'Tana Palpatine - was given a Sapphire Blade. With this final honor, everyone in the palace cheered. Once the party came to an end, the Clan morphed in the form of leadership changes. Clan Envoy Selene d’Tana left the Clan for unbeknownst regions. Longstanding Envoy Zeron accepted an invitation to fill the empy post. In his place, the newly placed Clan Envoy appointed Fion dan Locut’Hal as Caliburnus Envoy. The Emperor’s Advisors saw new Senators: Exodius, Daniel Stephens, Lucius d’Tana, and Karva Dronaal. In addition, the Summits elected a Dark Paladin (role model of Clan values) - in the form of Archpriestess Impetus. All paled in comparison to the honor bestowed upon Vally Tamalar and Nathanial and their induction as Sons of Palpatine, the highest Scholaean honor.

To honor their feats, many prominent members orchestrated a Summer Festival to entertain the System's denizens and determine who among them was supreme. The event was called the Cocytus Olympiads and it brought great gain and activity to the Royal Clan as they competed against one another in a myriad of events that tested every corner of their mind as well as body. The highly successful event does more than celebrate past accomplishments, though... it speaks of the Clan's continued growth and the camaraderie they share.

CLAN PLAGUEIS – Clan Plagueis is currently undergoing several major infrastructure projects to build up and become a stronger clan. Many of these are currently on hold, however, while the clan turns most of its time and resources towards preparing for a war that seers have predicted will be very destructible. While Consul Aabsdu has not revealed everything that the seers said, he did mention they spoke of a great war in the near future, and that Clan Plagueis should watch not only their backs, but the things around them. The seers predicted Clan Plagueis would lose something very dear in the war, should it happen, but they were unclear as to what exactly that thing may be. Either way, Clan Plagueis is preparing just in case something does break out.

Meanwhile, leadership within the clan has started to stable out. With the placement of Aabsdu as Consul, it seems like the current leaders will be set for many future months, ready to help Clan Plagueis along its way.

CLAN TALDRYAN – Since defeating the other clans in the recent Rite of Supremacy, Taldyran has been in a stage of restructuring. The most notable change was the departure of Dark Adept Shadow from his position of Proconsul. Shadow had helped lead Taldryan to victory in the last Vendetta, but the toil of victory left him with little left to give. With a new Ruby Scepter in hand as an award for his stellar leadership, the Taldrya departed for the time being. Taking his place as the second in command of Taldryan is the well-known Obelisk Prelate, Chaosrain Taldrya. Chaos ascends to the position of Proconsul after a long and successful term as the Quaestor of Ektrosis. Consul Duga has full confidence in his abilities; Chaos will continue in Taldryan’s grand tradition of capable leaders.

The Clan has enjoyed the spoils of war: the Grand Master awarded control of the Rybanloth System to Taldryan after the Rite of Supremacy. Since receiving the secret coordinates to the system, the Taldryan forces have been busy subjugating the masses and expanding operations. Plans are under way to have a full pull on the planetary resources by this time next year. The new system is a great addition to the Taldryan Dominion.

The leadership of Taldryan remains in steady hands as the clan prepares for any future contingencies. The summit is planning for the worst of all situations: the many of the clan’s strongest members like Jac Cotelin, Xu Long, and Shadow Taldrya are not available for any upcoming conflicts. As such, the clan is preparing for the possibility that it may fight a war without many of its heroes. Conscious of the fact that the other clans, having no ability to beat Taldryan one on one, are planning to ally against the First Clan, the summit is prepping the members for many hard battles ahead.

CLAN TARENTUM – No representative of Clan Tarentum could be reached by this publication as of our publishing deadline.

CLAN ARCONA – The Shadow Clan, at the conclusion of the Rite of Supremacy, turned their attention inwards. Deciding it was high time to consolidate their power base, the Arcona Clan Summit instead worked day and night to repair the fractures and rifts that had formed in the clan and not been allowed to repair, starting with schisms caused by a miniature exodus just after the Feud with Clan Scholae Palatinae (where Arcona secured a resounding victory). Their efforts paid off. The newly appointed Proconsul was an instant success with the members and moved quickly to gather support with the membership by ‘leading from the front’ personally overseeing projects such as quashing local uprisings among the Dajorra System’s native population. Unfortunately, his overzealous protection of his members resulted in a temporary removal; however, the Grand Master saw fit to reinstate Timeros when his sterling work continued.

  Hose Oriens Obscurum continued on as it always had, working hard on keeping its journeymen being trained with an efficiency and care that they were renowned for, and Galeres, after a routine Summit change managed to open a new Battleteam in anticipation of conflicts to come. A fair number of both Houses have also advanced in their personal studies – Knights have been made of many of the journeymen that have proven themselves; a testament to Arcona’s growing number of loyal Dark Jedi.

  A period of growth and prosperity has blessed the Shadow Clan – one which their members can feel and will fight to defend.