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'''Herald''' (HRLD)—'''Herald''' is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the '''Herald''' involve the development of [[Warbanners]], [[Lightsabers]], and [[Robes]] for members as they achieve the appropriate [[ranks]]. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the '''Herald'''’s position comes in his work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The '''Herald''' is the Brotherhood’s prime image consultant and his work reaches to the very foundation of this club; without the images we see on our websites and within our documents, the Brotherhood lacks any luster. He works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. His work is often behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily.
'''Herald''' (HRLD)—'''Herald''' is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the '''Herald''' involve the development of [[Warbanners]], [[Lightsabers]], and [[Robes]] for members as they achieve the appropriate [[ranks]]. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the '''Herald'''’s position comes in his work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The '''Herald''' is the Brotherhood’s prime image consultant and his work reaches to the very foundation of this club; without the images we see on our websites and within our documents, the Brotherhood lacks any luster. He works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. His work is often behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily.


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* Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
* Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
* Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking
* Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking
===  Former Responsibilities  ===
The position of Herald has had quite a few duties that have either been abandoned or passed on to other [[Dark Council]] or [[Tribunes|Tribune]] members. Some of these duties include:
* Editor of the [[Dark Voice Tribune|Dark Voice]]
* Providing Star Wars related news
* Head of the [[SWGN]]


===  Rule of Three  ===
===  Rule of Three  ===
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See: [[Organizational Chart]]
See: [[Organizational Chart]]


==  Former Responsibilities  ==
==  Roll of Heralds ==
The position of Herald has had quite a few duties that have either been abandoned or passed on to other [[Dark Council]] or [[Tribunes|Tribune]] members. Some of these duties include:
 
* Editor of the [[Dark Voice Tribune|Dark Voice]]
* Providing Star Wars related news
* Head of the [[SWGN]]
 
==  Current Herald ==
The current Herald is '''{{HRLD}}'''.
The current Herald is '''{{HRLD}}'''.


== Former Heralds  ==
<center>
In chronological order:
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
 
|-
=== Pre-Exodus ===
|class="head" colspan="4"  |  '''Justicars of the Brotherhood'''
* Melan Pyr
|-
* Veelon
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
* Melan Pyr
|class="sub-head" width="25%"  |  '''Service Dates'''
* Anakin
|-
* Draught
Melan Pyr
* Hawkeye (Havikoog)
|  ?? - ??
* Reinthaler
|-
* Black Hawk
Veelon
* [[Faethor]] (Chi-Long)
|  ?? - ??
* Sarani
|-
* Astatine
Melan Pyr
* [[Faethor]]
|  ?? - ??
* Kryder
|-
* Joker
Anakin
* [[Kaine Mandaala]]
|  ?? - ??
 
|-
=== Post-Exodus ===
Draught
* [[Kaine Mandaala]] - ''Exodus took place during his tenure with no interruption''
|  ?? - ??
* [[Cyris Oscura]]
|-
* [[Muz Ashen]]
Hawkeye (Havikoog)
* [[Kaine Mandaala]]
|  ?? - ??
* [[Shikyo Keibatsu]]
|-
* [[Orv Dessrx]]
Reinthaler
* [[Baxir Vol]]
|  ?? - ??
 
|-
Black Hawk
|  ?? - ??
|-
[[Chi Long]]
|  ?? - ??
|-
Sarani
|  ?? - ??
|-
Astatine
|  ?? - ??
|-
|  Chi-Long
|  ?? - ??
|-
Kryder
|  ?? - ??
|-
|  Joker
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Kaine Mandaala]]<br>''The Exodus occurred during this reign''
|  ?? - October 22, 2005
|-
[[Cyris Oscura]]
|  October 22, 2005 - January 6, 2006
|-
[[Muz Ashen]]
|  January 6, 2006 - May 19, 2007
|-
Kaine Mandaala
|  May 21, 2007 - September 28, 2007
|-
[[Shikyo Keibatsu]]
|  October 6, 2007 - October 6, 2013
|-
[[Orv Dessrx]]
|  October 29, 2013 - March 20, 2014
|-
[[Socorra]]
|  March 20, 2014 - Present
|-
|}</center>


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Revision as of 00:21, 8 March 2015

Herald (HRLD)—Herald is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the Herald involve the development of Warbanners, Lightsabers, and Robes for members as they achieve the appropriate ranks. This important function allows members to gain some level of control over their own characters. However, the more important aspect of the Herald’s position comes in his work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The Herald is the Brotherhood’s prime image consultant and his work reaches to the very foundation of this club; without the images we see on our websites and within our documents, the Brotherhood lacks any luster. He works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. His work is often behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily.

The current Herald is Malfearak Asvraal.

Public Resources

Resources
Resource Description Formats
Logos Logos for the DJB .ai, .png, .psd
Robe Paper Dolls Base dolls used for creating new robes .psd
Warbanner Template & Actions The warbanner template file and some photoshop actions to simplify the toggling of various metal colors. .atn, .psd

Duties

General Duties

Specific Duties

Warbanners

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Warbanners
  • Creates and updates the graphical template for the creation of Warbanners
  • Reviews requests for Warbanners and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Attaches finished Warbanners to member dossiers
  • Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Warbanner
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Warbanner images
  • Develops and maintains a Warbanner Guide
  • Responds to all Warbanner requests within 48 hours detailing a timeframe for development of the Warbanner that exceeds no more than two weeks

Lightsabers

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Custom Lightsabers
  • Reviews requests for Custom Lightsabers and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Attaches finished Custom Lightsabers to member dossiers
  • Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Custom Lightsaber
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Custom Lightsaber images
  • Develops and maintains a Custom Lightsaber guide
  • Responds to all Custom Lightsaber requests within 48 hours detailing a timeframe for development of the Custom Lightsaber that exceeds no more than two months (Effective August 10, 2013)
  • Responsible for the policy on the use of Training Sabers in the Brotherhood
  • Develops and maintains the course on training sabers
  • Responsible for Brotherhood requirements, if any, for gaining a Lightsaber at the rank of Dark Jedi Knight
  • Develops and maintains the Shadow Academy course on Lightsabers

Robes

  • Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Robes
  • Creates and updates the graphical template for the creation of Robes
  • Reviews requests for Robes and issues approval or denial where appropriate
  • Attaches finished Robes to member dossiers
  • Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member's Robes
  • Trains new staff members in the development of Robe images
  • Develops and maintains a Robes Guide
  • Responds to all Robes requests within 48 hours detailing a timeframe for development of the Robes that exceeds no more than two weeks

Graphics

  • Responsible for the graphical development of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
  • Maintains images of medals and other awards
  • Responsible for the development of graphical representation of Vendetta rewards
  • Ensures that all source material for the creation of graphics is properly backed up

Families/Logos

  • Responsible for ensuring a proper fictional background exists for Brotherhood families sometimes with the assistance of the Master at Arms
  • Develops and maintains policies and procedures on family Grants of Arms that dictate where they may be displayed and who may display them in addition to other pertinent information
  • Maintains a graphical roll of Clan and House symbols
  • Develops Order, Clan, House, Family and Society symbols and logos as necessary
  • Responsible for safeguarding against unnecessary revision of existing logos and symbols, as they are crucial to consistent identity marking

Former Responsibilities

The position of Herald has had quite a few duties that have either been abandoned or passed on to other Dark Council or Tribune members. Some of these duties include:

  • Editor of the Dark Voice
  • Providing Star Wars related news
  • Head of the SWGN

Rule of Three

The Rule of Three was a policy created to limit numerous request in order to dedicate more time to other requests, as well as projects assigned to the Herald’s Staff from the Grand Master. The Rule of Three states that a member may request up to 3 times for a warbanner or custom lightsaber, (rank permitting), under the following rank groups:

  • Guardian / Jedi Hunter
  • Dark Jedi Knight / Equite 1
  • Equite 2 / Equite 3
  • Equite 4
  • Elder
  • Grand Master

Once a member has reached their maximum number of requests per item and rank, they cannot request until they reach they next bracket. Any requests that come in after that point will be denied immediately.

The Rule of Three was placed under effect by Shikyo Keibatsu, Tyren Atema, and Jeric Cyrin on 6/5/2008.

Fictional Role

The Herald serves as the Emissary of the Dark Council and the public ambassador for the Antei Sector. In may ways, the Herald is the public face of the Dark Brotherhood, liaising with outside parties to preserve and protect the secret of our organization. The Herald is also one of the main liaisons between the Dark Council and the Clans and is rarely seen at the Dark Hall, always away on business elsewhere.

See: Organizational Chart

Roll of Heralds

The current Herald is Malfearak Asvraal.

Justicars of the Brotherhood
Name Service Dates
Melan Pyr ?? - ??
Veelon ?? - ??
Melan Pyr ?? - ??
Anakin ?? - ??
Draught ?? - ??
Hawkeye (Havikoog) ?? - ??
Reinthaler ?? - ??
Black Hawk ?? - ??
Chi Long ?? - ??
Sarani ?? - ??
Astatine ?? - ??
Chi-Long ?? - ??
Kryder ?? - ??
Joker ?? - ??
Kaine Mandaala
The Exodus occurred during this reign
?? - October 22, 2005
Cyris Oscura October 22, 2005 - January 6, 2006
Muz Ashen January 6, 2006 - May 19, 2007
Kaine Mandaala May 21, 2007 - September 28, 2007
Shikyo Keibatsu October 6, 2007 - October 6, 2013
Orv Dessrx October 29, 2013 - March 20, 2014
Socorra March 20, 2014 - Present
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