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CoJ Trial Types

2017-09-29T02:07:00Z

Jac Cotelin: Re-work of article to bring in new Covenant provisions.

{{Chamber of Justice}}

The [[Chamber of Justice]] makes use of several different types of trials, as outlined by the [[Covenant]] - Article VII, Section 7.03(h). This is in accordance with Article VII, Section 7.02(b) which gives the right to a trial to all members ("In accordance with the provisions of the Covenant, members are afforded a right to trial in relation to charges brought by the Chamber of Justice."). These different trials are used for a variety of situations. In addition, trials are not the only recourse of the Chamber, which is given authority by the Covenant to mediate disputes when possible.

== Trial by Jury ==
A Trial by Jury is often seen as the most ideal form of trial as a members is judged by his peers. However, the Chamber of Justice faces a wide variety of cases, many of which are so minor as to not warrant the labor-intensive process of a jury trial. Therefore, the Covenant outlines exactly when a jury trial may be used - based on severity of the offense, as measured by potential sentence - in [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Section 7.03(i)], which states:

''Upon entry of a plea, the accused may be offered the choice of type of trial, depending on the range of proposed penalties. For all charges in which the proposed penalty is a maximum of a one-grade Equite or Elder demotion, a two-grade Journeyman or Noviate demotion, a Letter of Reprimand, one year probation, or a combination of the above, a Trial by Justicar will be held unless the Justicar determines that it is appropriate to offer the member an option for a Trial by Jury. For all other charges, the accused will have at least 48-hours to choose between Trial by Justicar and Trial by Jury. In the event that no choice is made by the accused, a Trial by Justicar will be held.''

If a Trial by Jury is chosen by a defendant, then the Justicar gathers a jury from the Brotherhood's members to serve, as outlined by [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.04_Juries Article VII, Section 7.04]. A Jury consists of one member of the Dark Council and five other random Equite or Elder members for a total of six members. Two alternates are also chosen in the event of a recusal or absence. The Justicar follows a strict process to ensure an unbiased jury is selected, and the Grand Master oversees this process to guarantee impartiality.

Once arguments are complete, they are submitted to the Jury for review and deliberation. The jury may not make further factual inquiries, but it may seek procedural clarifications from the Justicar. The jury is tasked with reaching a verdict on the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on a preponderance of the evidence; that meaning the accused must be 51% guilty. Five of the six jurors must agree. In the event a decision cannot be reached, the Justicar must dismiss the jury and select another, presenting the same arguments until a decision is reached.

While juries do not participate in the sentencing of a guilty defendant (this is done by the Justicar), they do play a role in expulsions. If a member is found guilty and the Justicar determines that expulsion is the appropriate punishment, a special "Expulsion Jury" is formed. The Justicar must then present his argument for why expulsion is an appropriate punishment, and the jury votes to approve or disapprove the sentence. Unanimity is not required for this jury; a 5/6 vote will result in approval. If the jury votes against expulsion, the Justicar will issue an alternate punishment.

== Trial by Justicar ==
Trial by Justicar is a trial type typically used for more minor violations of the Articles of Conduct and Reprimand, as outlined by [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Sections 7.03(i)] which states:

''For all charges in which the proposed penalty is a maximum of a one-grade Equite or Elder demotion, a two-grade Journeyman or Noviate demotion, a Letter of Reprimand, one year probation, or a combination of the above, a Trial by Justicar will be held unless the Justicar determines that it is appropriate to offer the member an option for a Trial by Jury.''

Defendants who are charged with more serious violations may also choose a Trial by Justicar if they do not wish to be tried by a jury. The Trial by Justicar follows the same procedures as the Trial by Jury, except that the Justicar will consider the evidence and arguments himself instead of passing them on to a jury. The Justicar takes the evidence and arguments under consideration, consults the [[Right Hand of Justice]] and [[Left Hand of Justice]] for advice, and makes a decision to the guilt or innocence of the defendant. If he finds the defendant guilty, the Justicar then moves on and sentences him as well.

== Trial by Tribunal ==
Previous versions of the Dark Covenant contained a third type of trial, the "Trial by Tribunal." If a defendant chose this option, a Tribunal consisting of the [[Justicar]], [[Left Hand of Justice]], and [[Right Hand of Justice]] was formed and presided over the case. After arguments were made, the Tribunal would deliberate and come to a decision on the guilt or innocence of the defendant. This type of trial was removed via Covenant amendment because it was found to be redundant - in a Trial by Justicar, the Justicar consults the Right and Left Hands of Justice for advice, making every Trial by Justicar a de facto Trial by Tribunal. Therefore the Justicar proposed that the Tribunal be removed from the Covenant, and this amendment was approved by the [[Grand Master]] and [[Dark Council]].

== Trial versus Mediation ==
Trials are not the only recourse available to the Chamber of Justice. [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Section 7.03(d)] states:

''In cases that are initiated by a formal complaint by a member, or in other appropriate cases, generally where a complaint involves two members or two units, the Chamber of Justice will attempt to mediate any dispute between the parties. The mediator will generally be the Justicar, but may also be a Hand of Justice, a Star Chamber member, or a Dark Council Member. Attempted mediation does not bar the member from continuing the adjudication under their complaint if mediation fails….Nothing in this provision eliminates the need or the ability of the Grand Master or other Dark Council member to mediate disputes between members as they see fit, including command-level disputes between leaders.''

Most complaints which are brought to the Chamber of Justice are dealt with in this manner. The Justicar or a Hand of Justice who receives the complaint will contact the parties involved, gather information regarding the situation, and attempt to mediate the dispute that has arisen. Oftentimes the Chamber will work with Clan and House leaders to resolve minor issues before they get out of hand. However, if a complaint is of a very serious nature, or if attempted mediation is unsuccessful (and there is cause for trial), the Chamber will initiate the Trial process, which will lead to one of the two trial types described in the above sections.

== Relevant Dark Covenant Sections ==
To better understand the source of these policies, browse the [Covenant], especially the following sections:

[https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.02_Rights_of_the_Accused Article VII, Section 7.02(b)m "Right to Trial"] 
[https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Section 7.03(d), "Mediation and Informal Resolution"] 
[https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Section 7.03(h), "Type of Trial"] 
[https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.03_Process_of_Adjudication Article VII, Section 7.03(i), "Choice of Trial"] 
[https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Covenant#Section_7.04_Juries Article VII, Section 7.04, "Juries"] 

[[Category: Chamber of Justice]]

Chamber of Justice

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Jac Cotelin: /* Appeals Panel */ Changes to appointed members

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{{Chamber of Justice}}

''The Justicar and his assistants operate independently from the rest of the Council. Impartial leaders of justice, they defend and interpret the Dark Covenant.''

The '''Chamber of Justice''' is made up of the Justicar, his two assistants or Hands of Justice, and three members who serve on the Appeals Panel. The Chamber serves to protect the fun and safe environment the Brotherhood has established, and is run by the Justicar. The Justicar is second to no one with authority in the execution of justice.

Some of the most important Judicial Wiki links can be found in the info box on the right side of this page. For additional information not included there, you can visit the following pages:

* [[:Category:Chamber Case History|Case History]]
* [[Judicial Sentencing]]
* [[CoJ Trial Types]]

== Justicar ==
'''[[Justicar]] (JST)'''—The [[Justicar]] is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. The [[Justicar]] serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. He is the interpreter of the [[Dark Covenant]] and upholds the laws and regulations of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He has authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the [[Justicar]] is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as he will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. He works constantly with the [[Grand Master]] to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The [[Justicar]] is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire Chamber of Justice.

* Interprets the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Directs administration of justice, mitigates problems
* Coordinates between the [[Grand Master]] and the Chamber of Justice
* Oversees all operations of the Chamber of Justice
* Ensures judicial procedure is correctly followed
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Justicar is {{JST}}.

== Right Hand of Justice ==
'''[[Right Hand of Justice]] (RHoJ)'''—The [[Right Hand of Justice]] is a member of the Chamber of Justice and serves at the discretion of the [[Justicar]]. The Right Hand is charged with upholding the laws of the Covenant and the Brotherhood's rules and regulations. Specifically, the [[Right Hand of Justice]] is the chief investigator into claims. He often serves as the prosecution in cases against members, drawing up charges and ensuring that all evidence is accounted for within the case. The Right Hand works closely with the accuser to determine what sort of case should be brought before the court.

* Enforces the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Assists with the administration of justice and mitigation of problems
* Works as chief investigator and prosecutor
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Right Hand of Justice is [[Halcyon Taldrya]]

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|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Past Right Hands of Justice'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
| [[Jac Cotelin]]
|5/6/03 - 10/28/03
|-
|Unknown
|10/28/03 - 10/21/04
|-
|[[Alanna Taldrya]]
|10/21/04 - 5/10/05
|-
|Spears Tarentae
|5/28/05 - 1/3/06
|-
|[[Halcyon Rokir]]
|1/3/06 - 10/3/06
|-
|[[Sarin]]
|10/3/06 - 11/11/06
|-
|Dacien "BubbaX" Victae
|1/11/07 - 7/8/07
|-
|Daniel Goad
|7/8/07 - 1/8/08
|-
|[[Vladet Xavier]]
|1/8/08 - 7/23/08
|-
|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|7/23/28 - 3/7/09
|-
|Chaosrain Taldrya
|3/7/09 - 10/18/09
|-
|[[Taigikori Aybara]]
|10/18/09 - 4/29/10
|-
|[[Angelo Dante]]
|4/29/10 - 12/30/10
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|12/30/10 - 9/3/11
|-
|[[Jeric Cyrin]]
|9/3/11 - 9/3/12
|-
|[[Arion Aquillarum Solnatus]]
|9/3/12 - 1/3/2013
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|1/3/2013 - 11/13/2013
|-
|[[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]]
|11/13/2013 - 11/28/2014
|-
|[[Halcyon Taldrya]]
|11/28/2014 - 12/22/2015
|-
|[[Montresor]]
|12/22/2015 - 12/31/2016
|-
|[[Dacien Victae]]
|1/1/2017- 12/31/2017
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
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== Left Hand of Justice ==
'''Left Hand of Justice (LHoJ)'''—The [[Left Hand of Justice]] is a member of the Chamber of Justice and serves at the discretion of the [[Justicar]]. The Left Hand is charged with upholding the laws of the Covenant and the Brotherhood's rules and regulations. Specifically, the [[Left Hand of Justice]] is the counter-weight to the Right Hand's prosecution efforts. He serves as defense counsel and ensures that members have proper knowledge of their rights. He works with the [[Right Hand of Justice]] to gain a full discovery of evidence and helps establish a case in defense of the accused.

* Enforces the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Assists with the administration of justice and mitigation of problems
* Works as chief defense counsel
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Left Hand of Justice is [[Montresor]]

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|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Past Left Hands of Justice'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|5/6/03 - 10/28/03
|-
|[[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
|10/28/03 - 11/7/03
|-
|[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
|11/7/03 - 10/18/04
|-
|[[Kir Katarn]]
|10/21/04 - 5/10/05
|-
|[[Muz Ashen Keibatsu]]
|5/28/05 - 1/3/06
|-
|[[Korras]]
|1/3/06 - 10/3/06
|-
|Doni Tzu Tarentae
|10/3/06 - 2/4/07
|-
|[[Raken]]
|2/9/07 - 8/21/07
|-
|[[Shikyo Keibatsu]]
|8/21/07 - 10/7/07
|-
|[[Angelo Dante]]
|10/7/07 - 6/19/08
|-
|[[Malisane]]
|6/19/08 - 12/15/08
|-
|[[Alexander Anderson]]
|12/15/08 - 7/6/09
|-
|[[Arion Aquillarum Solnatus]]
|7/6/09 - 2/5/10
|-
|[[Solus Gar]]
|2/5/09 - 9/8/10
|-
|[[Brujah]]
|9/8/10 - 3/22/11
|-
|[[Etah d'Tana]]
|3/22/11 - 3/6/12
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|3/6/12 - 1/3/2012
|-
|[[Teu Pepoi|Skye Duvolic]]
|1/13/2013 - 1/14/2014
|-
|[[Aabsdu Dupar]]
|1/14/2014 - 03/04/15
|-
|[[Montresor]]
|03/04/15 - 12/22/2015
|-
|[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
|12/22/2015 - 12/31/2016
|-
|[[Turel Sorenn]]
|1/1/2017-12/31/2017
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
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== Appeals Panel ==
The Appeals Panel examines all issues brought by appellants. The Panel consists of three active members selected from among the Clans. The Justicar holds a brief application and investigation period to obtain members who wish to participate and will be positive additions to the Panel. After the selections are made, the three Panel members will serve for nine months, after which time another trio will be selected.

The appeals panel has a very specific jurisdiction - if the defendant or prosecution feels that an error has been made, he can write an appeal and present it to the Justicar, who will in turn bring it before the Appeals Panel. Appeals cannot be trivial in nature, and must specifically point to the error made. The appellant must find either a specific Covenant issue or judicial process error to have standing.

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|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Appeals Panel'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Lexiconus Qor]]
|2/15/2017 - 10/31/2017
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
|-
|[[Alethia Archenksova]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
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|-
|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Past Appeals Panel Members'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Korras]]
|2/13/2007 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Seraine "Erinyes" Ténama]]
|2/13/07 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Phoenix Olkyssagh Palpatine]]
|2/13/07 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Duga Taldrya Arkarso]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Malisane de Ath]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Aabsdu Dupar]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Malidir]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Mejas Doto]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Vladet Xavier]]
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|Jonuss Rai
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|[[Syn Kaek]]
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|[[Kharon Daragon]]
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|Aabsdu Dupar
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Alexander Anderson]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Shadow Taldrya]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Korras]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Driftan Housan]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Taigikori Aybara Dupar]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Ood Bnar]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Howlader]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Fremoc Pepoi Sadow]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
|12/14/12 - 4/14/13
|-
|[[Lyze Kiel]]
|12/14/12 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Kell Dante|Kell Palpatine Dante]]
|4/14/13 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Tarax Eosphoros Taldrya Kor]]
|12/14/12 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Jac Cotelin]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Xantros]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Jeric Cyrin]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Kell Dante|Kell Palpatine Dante]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Legorii]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Dacien Victae]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Kenath Zoron]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|[[Pel]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|[[Dek Rott]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|[[Kodais Solatus]]
|11/1/2016 - 2/15/2017
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
</center>

[[Category:Units]] [[Category:Chamber of Justice]]

Proconsul

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Jac Cotelin: fix bad link

{{Guidelines}}
The Proconsul is the second in command of a [[Clan]]. As the [[Consul|Consul's]] lieutenant the Proconsul can take command of the [[Clan]] in his superior's absence and oversee the administration of the [[House|Houses]].

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Position Overview ==
The position of Proconsul is that of an assistant, though it is vastly more important than just aiding the Consul. Each Consul-Proconsul relationship is a unique thing and because it is unique each Consul will have his or her own list of tasks/projects for you to work on. This does not mean that you are limited to only what your Consul gives you. There is a lot of room for you to explore your own creativity and work on your own projects and ideas. For the most part the Proconsul position is in place for grooming future Consuls. You work closely with much of the [[Dark Council]] while getting the feel of running an entire Clan, creating Clan-wide competitions and activities, and dealing with leaders and members from different Orders.

=== Expectations of Proconsul ===
Keeping in mind that each Clan and Consul/Proconsul relationship is different, here are a number of possible things you can be expected to do during your time as Proconsul. The list is far from complete but it will give you a general idea of what to expect on a day-by-day basis.

* To assist the Consul with anything he/she requires
* To monitor the activity of Quaetors and Aediles to make sure Houses are running smoothly
* To assist in expanding the fictional role of the Clan within the Brotherhood
* To make note of leaders and members within the clan worthy of promotions or medals
* To promote activity within the Clan, Houses and Brotherhood as a whole
* To uphold any values or beliefs your clan stands for
* To assist in the creation of competitions, vendettas and feuds between your Clan and others
* To assist new members in becoming oriented with the Brotherhood and Clan, to further the development of new members through instruction and guidance, to provide a timely answer to any questions a new member may hold
* To keep track of what you have learned during your tenure to pass onto your successor and help train them for the job

=== Difficulties of Proconsul ===
Difficult situations can arise with any Brotherhood position. How you deal with such difficulties really defines you as a leader. The follow is a list of examples of problems that can and do happen in Clans.

* Resolving personal conflicts between your clan members or between your members and another Clans members
* Removing inactive or unsuccessful House leaders
* Dealing with different Clan enmities
* Keeping yourself and your members motivated
* Encouraging activity during Vendettas and other competitions and more importantly, insuring a constant level of activity during periods where no [[Vendetta]] is going on
* Dealing with problem members
* Remember that you serve the members, they don’t serve you. You run competitions and activities so that they can gain promotions and medals and it can become annoying to see them get something instead of you, but good things always come to those who deserve them
* Observe how members act. It’s easier to deal prevent a problem than to deal with it when it’s out of control
* Keep in mind a lot of what you do/say in private will get repeated. Try not to be overly insulting to fellow leaders from different clans or to the Dark Council
* Be prepared to become a role model to your members. There are times when a member may look to you for support or advice with a real life problem or situation. Be honest, be supportive, and above all, remember that the person talking to you came to you not only as a leader, but also as a trusted friend. This may be especially true with younger members, who may often find it easier to turn to you for help coping with something rather than their parents
Those are some general problems you might face as Proconsul but sometimes other things arise. You have to have your own style for dealing with problems – everybody is different does things differently. A few suggestions on how to deal with certain problems are listed below.

* '''Keep your cool'''. The best way to deal with most member conflict problems is to keep a level head. Remember that some of these people are little more than kids, some of them don’t have pleasant real lives and real life frustration can result in an episode on IRC or the Message Boards or even through email. Talk with them personally to see what’s up before getting angry and yelling yourself.
* '''Lead by example'''. One of the most difficult things, in my opinion, is encouraging activity amongst your clan for general competitions and vendettas. You try offering motivations, threats, encouragement, but sometimes you come off sounding threatening or angry. Try to lead by example. If they see you participating and putting yourself out there they’ll be all the more inclined to go out and do the same thing.
* '''Take it slow'''. A lot of times when someone gets a new position they go all out for the first month or two with activities, competitions and projects and burn out way before they should. It’s good to be excited about the new job but you need to control your excitement so that you can stick around as long as possible. If you have a million ideas at once – write them down. Make yourself a schedule. This is also true when making competitions. Members need a break every now and then too otherwise they’ll burn out.
* '''Be Impartial'''. You make a lot of friends and enemies in a club like this, but never allow personal feelings to interfere with doing what you know is right. Whether that means choosing someone you don’t like for a position they deserve or not giving that medal to your best friend when they haven’t been active.
* '''Share the load'''. The Clan Summit positions are tough and can easily become too much to do alone. Split the jobs with your Consul or go back and forth. This will help you work together better and last a lot longer than you would trying to take everything on at once.
* '''Be Flexible'''. Be open to new ideas and new competitions. Members are a great source of new ideas and it makes them feel important to be helping shape the clan. Staying to one strict path will deny you the opportunities to make great changes for your members. You have to roll with the punches. In an online club things come up in real life that people need to deal with so they can’t always meet your deadline or schedule – your ability to take these things in stride will keep your members happy and allow you to retain your sanity.
* '''Know your own limits'''. It’s always a hard thing to admit that you can’t do something, but it is far better in the long run to do so rather than let things fall a part on your watch. This can be something as simple as seeing your activity dwindle as a leader. You’re hurting your members and your reputation by allowing yourself to go AWOL without resigning. Step up. Admit that you’ve hit your limit and you will be looked upon better for it.

== Effects of the Position ==
The Proconsul can be a big influence on a Clan progresses and grows. You work with the Consul to ensure your members are happy and having fun while keeping them competitive for Great Jedi Wars and other vendettas. For the most part you have a hand in shaping the way the Clan and Houses work, how the members act and how the Clan appears to the rest of the Brotherhood. The Clan Summit plays a pivotal role in the function of the Brotherhood – liaisons between the Dark Council and the general membership. You get a voice in major decisions; you speak for your members and help improve the overall quality of their Brotherhood lives.

As a Clan Summit member you have a lot of dealings with the Dark Council as a whole via the Dark Summit mailing list. You are included in the majority of the important decisions and conversations that will affect the entire Brotherhood. Be sure to use this access to its fullest extent to ensure the Dark Council offers the very best for your members. Make sure to volunteer for things that interest you or that you know you have intimate knowledge about. Of course, they don’t always openly request volunteers, but it never hurts to send an email or message on IRC and ask. More often than not that is what will get you noticed by the higher-ups.

While you get to partake in other people’s ideas and plans there’s also nothing stopping you from creating your own. If you have your own idea you can write up a proposal and send it to the proper people. Your Consul, the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master should always be CC’ed if it’s not going directly to them so that they may comment/keep track of what you’re up to. A well-written, well thought out proposal goes along way when trying to push a new idea. Remember there won’t always be room for your idea to be accepted but never let that stop you from trying. Fresh ideas are what make this club more interesting every year.

== Position Organization ==
The Proconsul is a member of the Clan Summit. He/She is directly beneath the Consul but still deals with both the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. While you report directly to those three positions you also work closely with the tribunes in an effort to improve Brotherhood-wide activities and competitions.

Again, each Consul/Proconsul relationship is unique. A lot of different factors affect the relationship between you and your Consul. Sometimes you’ll share the work 50/50, other times you will be given specific duties or tasks. The best working relationship is usually one of friendship. It makes dealing with each other a lot easier and allows you to work together to better your clan.

However, sometimes there will be problems. In an online club that is an inevitable truth. Dealing with such problems can be difficult if you don’t know what to do. Who you have a problem with is an important factor in deciding who you should talk to about it. With regular members in your own clan it’s best to talk to the Consul. He’ll be able to deal directly with the members in question. If it’s a member in a different clan talk to that members Proconsul/Consul while CC’ing your own Consul.

* If regarding members within your Clan, talk to your Consul.

* If regarding members in another Clan, talk to that Clan's Consul/Proconsul and include your own Consul.

* If regarding your own Consul, talk to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.

* If regarding a Dark Council Member, talk to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.

'''Superiors''': [[Consul]], [[Deputy Grand Master]], and [[Grand Master]]

'''Subordinates''': [[Quaestor|Quaestors]], [[Aedile|Aediles]], [[Battle Team Leader]]s

== Position Checklist ==
* '''Immediately Following Appointment''':
** Introduce yourself to your clan with an introductory email. Remember that some of the clan may not know you, especially if you have transferred from another clan or have only been active within your House
** Make sure you have access to all House mailing lists as well as the Clan list and any Clan Summit related lists that exist
** Make sure you have access in any Clan or House IRC channels
** Obtain access to your Clan’s website so you can utilize any news or competition functions
* '''Within Two Weeks of Appointment''':
** Have settled into the task of dealing with each House as well as the Dark Council
** Run a small, fun competition as a sort of warm-up so your members can know what to expect from you
** Have written at least one formal report in your own personal style and sent it to the Clan’s mailing list
** Have started a list of projects and/or tasks you wish to work on
** Make it your mission to get to personally know each member of your clan
* '''Weekly Tasks''':
** Weekly emails
** Encourage members to explore different aspects of what the Brotherhood has to offer. The Brotherhood offers a variety of activities and if some members give these things a chance they may find they actually enjoy them
* '''Monthly Tasks''':
** Monthly reports
** Write an Internal Report for the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master
** Review activity tracking to award members with promotions or medals
** Review past and current project progress
** Monitor members who are being active but can’t seem to place in competitions. It’s always good to reward such members for trying their best before they become discouraged
* '''Quarterly Expectations''':
** Work with the Consul to create and run a Clan-wide competition

[[Category:Positions]] [[Category:Terms and Phrases]] [[Category:Brotherhood Guidelines]]

Category:Chamber Case History

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{{CoJCases}}
The [[Chamber of Justice]] conducts trials following the rules of judicial procedure set forth by the [[Covenant]]. These cases are run by the [[Justicar]] with the assistance of the Hands of Justice. All case information since the beginning of the Chamber has been archived.

Cases are given a sequential, three-digit number along with a name to designate each case. For example, the first case ever prosecuted was number "001", and the case's name is always "[[DB]] vs ''Defendant''". These case numbers, however, do not always match up with the Chamber of Justice Communique which announces the case verdicts.

The full details of any specific case are kept secret to protect the privacy of prosecuted members; only [[Dark Council]] members may view the full case files. However, the Justicar does post case announcements and basic summaries for all cases.

Each of the individual case pages contain a basic case summary, any officially posted news items, and a discussion of important legal issues or precedents brought into play or originating from the case (if applicable or known). The archive processes the Chamber currently uses for every case were not always in effect, therefore many early cases do not contain detailed information. Should you need more details about a specific case, please contact the Justicar.

[[Category:Chamber of Justice]]

CoJ Case 002

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'''DB vs Mirei''' was the second case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]] after the Brotherhood's split from the Emperor's Hammer. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]], and the Left Hand of Justice was [[Sith Bloodfyre]].

== Basic Case Information ==
===Defendants Name===
* Mirei Seppen

===Charges===
* Probationary Violation

===Verdict===
* Guilty

===Sentence===
* Permanent [[Expulsion]]

== Case Summary ==
Mirei Seppen was a member that had a checkered past with both the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and the Dark Brotherhood. She frequently caused issues for both clubs, and at one time (or more) in the past had been expelled from the Brotherhood. After the Brotherhood split from the Hammer, she was permitted to rejoin the DB on six specific conditions. It was quickly discovered by the [[Justicar]] that Mirei had broken four out of these six terms, some more than once. She was found guilty of violating the terms of her readmission, and was permanently expelled from the Brotherhood.

== Related News Posts ==
Posted By [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] - 11/9/2003 
Chamber of Justice Communique #003 

Let it henceforth be known that Mirei 'Sasami' Seppen is henceforth expelled from the Dark Brotherhood in its whole and its entirety. Mirei is to be removed forcefully from all Brotherhood channels with no prior reason or notice, and it is encouraged that all Clan leaders enforce the same rules within their own channels.

This expulsion comes on the eve of Mirei breaking 4 out of the 6 Probationary rules that were laid down to her in the bargain which the Brotherhood allowed her to return. As such, her presence within this club is no longer welcome, and shall never be so in perpetua.

In Justice, 
Dark Adept Keirdagh Cantor 
Justicar of the Dark Brotherhood

== Justicar's Opinion ==
* At this point in Chamber history, the Justicar did not issue opinions on cases.

== Points of Interest ==
This [[Expulsion]] was not actually completed through a trial. The judicial procedure which stated when trials were necessary had not yet been established, so upon discovering the violations, the Justicar make the decision to expel Mirei from the Brotherhood. Justicar [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] also made the expulsion ''in perpetua'', which set the precedent that all members expelled by the Chamber of Justice will never be allowed to again return to the club.

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

CoJ Case 001

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'''DB vs Blade''' was the first case tried by the recreated Chamber of Justice after the Brotherhood's split from the Emperor's Hammer - reformed under [[Grand Master]] [[Firefox]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]], the Right Hand of Justice was [[Jac Cotelin]], and the Left Hand of Justice was [[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]].

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* Cannabisia (aka "Blade")

=== Charges ===
* Gross disrespect
* Inflammatory comments
* Derogatory comments

=== Verdict ===
* Guilty on all charges

=== Sentence ===
* [[Demotion]] from Obelisk Warrior to [[Jedi Hunter]]
* Three month ban from all IRC channels and Message boards
* Four months [[Probation]]

== Case Summary ==
During the initial turmoil surrounding the Brotherhood's split from the [[Emperor's Hammer]], Cannabisia was on an email chain with members of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]] discussing who would be staying with the EH and who would be leaving with the DB. The leader of the EH, Grand Admiral Ronin, chimed in on this thread and Cannabisia sent a response that many people felt crossed the line to personal attack, and many also believe directly led to the banning of all DB members from all EH communications. His actions were reported to the [[Grand Master]] and he was brought before the Chamber of Justice. The prosecution and defense both put forward arguments to a jury, who deliberated and came back with a verdict of guilty on all charges. Cannabisia was demoted two ranks, banned from all [[IRC]] channels and the message boards for three months, and given four months probation.

== Related News Posts ==
=== News Post #1 ===
Posted By [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] - 5/6/2003

Chamber of Justice Communique #001

As I have posted below, those who act lawlessly will not go unpunished. As many of you have heard, DJK Blade of Arcona has been accused of committing various crimes. The Chamber of Justice has been alerted to this, and has posted the following email and notice to him:

To: Dark Jedi Knight Blade Cannabisia

From: Justicar Keirdagh Cantor

CC: Hands of Justice Drako and Jac Cotelin

Topic: The Brotherhood vs. Dark Jedi Knight Blade Cannabisia

Dark Jedi Knight Blade Cannabisia, we the Chamber of Justice are hereby informing you of the charges that it and the Brotherhood of Dark Jedi are laying upon you. It is your right to respond to this email without fear of its contents being published to the membership as a whole. However, your response should include a plea of not guilty or guilty.

Due to the seriousness of the charges against you, you are to be put on disciplinary probation immediately. This implies that you will hereby be banned from all official Brotherhood channels until the completion of your trial has come about. You are also hereby temporarily relieved of any duties, and being allowed to participate in any Brotherhood sanctioned events or competitions. Additionally, we the Chamber of Justice would encourage you to discontinue any discussions or communications that may be contrary to your own best interests, and would only serve to further hinder your position in front of the Chamber of Justice.

I, the Justicar, will now read the charges against you.

* Censored by the Justicar
Knight Cannabisia, to these charges how do you plead? Please respond to the Chamber of Justice within 3 days of receiving this email.

You will all have surely noticed that I have not posted what charges are being laid to Blade right now. That is to protect his right to have a fair trial, without having the people of the Brotherhood pre-judge him. The charges laid against Blade are that of a private matter until the case has come to a close.

DA Keirdagh Cantor (Sith)/JST/Chamber of Justice

=== News Post #2 ===
Posted By [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] - 7/15/2003

Chamber of Justice Communique #002

The following email was just sent out to the defendant and his superiors. I submit it to you, the Brotherhood as public record.

Knight Cannabisia,

After an exhaustive process, and one which I believe we can all say we are happy is finally over, I come to you today to read the verdict of your trial to you.

On the charge of "Gross disrespect to another member of an online gaming club" the jury finds the defendant guilty as charged.
On the charge of "Inflammatory comments causing added hardship on the relations between the Dark Brotherhood and another online gaming Club" the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
On the charge of "Insensitive and derogatory comments concerning another person's race/religion/ethnicity" the defendant pleaded Guilty.

After receiving the suggested sentences from both counselors, I have determined the following punishment should be accorded to Knight Cannabisia.

# Knight Cannabisia is sentenced to banishment from #DB and the DB Message Boards for a period of: time already served.
# Knight Cannabisia is to be demoted to the rank of Jedi Hunter.
# Knight Cannabisia is hereby placed on a state of probation for a period of four months starting effective immediately.

I need remind the defendant that any further transgressions in this period of probation will be looked upon most harshly by the Chamber of Justice and the Justicar. Any rule-breaking will result in severe penalties.

In Service,
Dark Adept Keirdagh Cantor, Justicar of the Brotherhood

== Justicar's Opinion ==
* At this point in Chamber history, the Justicar did not issue opinions on cases.

== Points of Interest ==
This was the first case the Chamber of Justice dealt with, and the first handled by Justicar [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]]. Members who are familiar with the judicial procedure used by the Chamber today may notice some differences in the process. To begin with, at this point in Chamber history the Hand's of Justice had not yet settled into their current roles as prosecutor and defender. Instead they both were assistants to the Chamber, although Right Hand [[Jac Cotelin]] did serve as prosecutor in this specific case. In addition, the charges leveled against the defendant may seem foreign - which is because they were made up by the [[Justicar]]. At the time, the [[Dark Covenant]] did not yet exist, nor had the "Official Rules and Regulations of the Dark Brotherhood" (which served as behavioral guidelines until the Covenant was authored) been written.

This case was also a starting point for many Chamber procedures that are still in use today. The ''Notification of Charges'', in which the Chamber emails the defendant notifying him of what charges have been leveled against him and asking him to plea, was started in this case. In addition, the first ''jury'' was put together for this case, which led to some of the methods still used today in random jury selection. The Justicar also issued the first two ''Chamber of Justice Communiques'' during this trial, which have become the staple method of Chamber declarations. The Right Hand [[Jac Cotelin]]'s serving as prosecution lead to the idea that each Hand of Justice should have a specific function during trials (namely prosecutor and defense counsel). Finally, the first ''Letter of Reprimand'' was given as part of the sentence for this case, setting the precedent for an "LoR" to be given with every guilty verdict.

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

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CoJ Case 029

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'''DB vs Jalek''' was the twenty-ninth case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Kir Katarn]], the [[Left Hand of Justice]] was [[Alexander Anderson]], and the [[Right Hand of Justice]] was Chaosrain Taldrya.

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* Jalek Rya

=== Charges ===
* Cloning (two counts)
* Violation of Probation

=== Verdict ===
* Guilty

=== Sentence ===
* [[Expulsion]]

== Case Summary ==
The initial complaint was brought to the Justicar by a concerned member, and the Justicar launched an investigation. It was quickly discovered that the [[IRC]] hostmasks of Ts'ao Eth Tenshi matched those of another member, "Androc." Ts'ao was asked about this match, and he admitted he was Androc (now going by the name Jalek Rya). This indicated that Ts'ao was a clone created by Androc. The Brotherhood's database was checked, and multiple IP matches were found. In addition, another clone, "Ghostwolf4" was found. Jalek was charged with cloning and violating his probation (see [[026 DB vs. Androc]]). He failed to respond to the Chamber of Justice, so an automatic plea of not guilty was entered, and a jury trial was begun. The jury was unanimous, and decided that Jalek was guilty of all charges. After reviewing his extensive Chamber record, the Justicar recommended that Jalek be expelled from the Brotherhood. A sentencing jury unanimously approved the expulsion, and Jalek was cast out of the Brotherhood.

== Related News Posts ==
''Posted By [[DP]] [[Kir Katarn]] - 6/29/2009

''
Chamber of Justice Communique #028a''

''

On this day, June 27, 2009 of the Liberated Brotherhood, I the Justicar of the Brotherhood now announce the punishment that this Chamber lays upon Jalek Rya. Upon the conclusion of fair and just proceedings, this Chamber finds you:

On the Charge of Cloning - You knowingly and willfully created the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] personas "Ts'ao Eth Tenshi" and "Ghostwolf4" and used these unauthorized clones for gain.

The Chamber finds you GUILTY.

On the Charge of Violation of Probation - You knowingly and willfully violated your probationary term by acting against the Articles of Conduct and Reprimand set forth by the [[Dark Covenant]].

The Chamber finds you GUILTY.

Sentencing for the party is as follows:

As approved by a sentencing jury, you will be stripped of all medals and awards, demoted to the rank of initiate, and expelled from the Dark Jedi Brotherhood roll permanently, never to return.

== Justicar's Opinion ==
''Posted By DP [[Kir Katarn]] - 6/27/2009

''
Justicar's Opinion - 029 DB vs. Jalek

The initial complaint was brought to the Justicar by a concerned member after he noticed a suspicious hostmask on IRC. The Justicar initiated an investigation, which turned up several pieces of information. First, multiple IRC hostmasks of Ts'ao Eth Tenshi matched those of "Androc", another member of the Brotherhood who had been previously prosecuted by the Chamber (and was on probation). When Ts'ao was approached about this, he admitted that he indeed was Androc (now going by the name Jalek Rya). This indicated that Ts'ao was a clone created by Androc. This was confirmed via multiple IP matches logged by the Brotherhood website. During the investigation, another clone, "Ghostwolf4" was found via IP matches as well.

The Chamber charged Jalek with two counts of cloning, and with violating his probation. Jalek did not espond to the charge notification, so an automatic plea of not guilty was entered. To determine the trial type, the Chamber considered the maximum punishment that could be sought in this case. To this point, Jalek had already been separately warned, given an Letter of Reprimand, and charged (and found guilty) by the Chamber of Justice. This demonstrated a clear pattern of recidivism and complete disregard for the rules of our organization. It was determined that expulsion would be the maximum penalty sought, so Jalek would face a trial by jury.

The jury was selected under the supervision of the [[Grand Master]], who verified that the jury was selected at random, as required by the Covenant. The prosecution and defense submitted their arguments, and the jury deliberated. Their decision was unanimous, they found Jalek guilty of cloning and violating his probation. After the guilty verdict, the Justicar reviewed the defendants history and recommended expulsion. A second jury was randomly selected, again under the Grand Masters supervision, to determine whether expulsion was warranted. The Justicar provided the arguments for expulsion - including warnings for poor behavior, a Letter of Reprimand for using another members administrative access to recommend a promotion for himself, and being found guilty in two Chamber trials of Attempted Hacking, Attempted Cloning, Cloning, and Violating his Probation. The sentencing jury agreed with the Justicar's recommendation, unanimously approving the expulsion.

During his time here, Jalek demonstrated a complete disregard for the rules of the Dark Brotherhood. From the moment he joined, he repeatedly violated the Dark Covenant. He was instructed on multiple occasions that his behavior was unacceptable – yet he continued. After being given his first Letter of Reprimand, he immediately came up with a scheme to gain inappropriate access to other dossiers. After he was found guilty of attempted cloning and hacking and put on probation, he immediately created two new clones in direct violation of his probation.

The Dark Covenant exists to create a fun and fair environment for all of our members. However, when a member repeatedly demonstrates complete and utter disregard for the Covenant and his fellow members, he forfeits the right to membership in our organization.

== Points of Interest ==
This was the first case in which a member was expelled due to recidivism - in the past, expulsions had come from a single, very serious event. However, Jalek had consistently violated the Dark Covenant since joining the club, and it was determined he simply could not function within the rules of the organization. The closest any case had come before this was [[002 DB vs. Mirei]], in which the defendant was permitted to rejoin the Brotherhood after being previously kicked out for a series of violations - only to later violate her terms of rejoining and be permanently expelled.

This case marked the fourth Chamber of Justice case resulting in an expulsion, and the second expulsion case after the implementation of the "sentencing jury".

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

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This category contains articles related to the policies and responsibilities of the [[Headmaster]], the Brotherhood's top professor and leader of the [[Shadow Academy]]. The Headmaster is currently {{HM}}.

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Category:Chamber of Justice

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The [[Chamber of Justice]] is made up of the Justicar, his two Hands of Justice, and three members who serve on the Appeals Panel. The Chamber serves to protect the fun and safe environment the Brotherhood has established, and is run by the Justicar - who is second to no one with authority in the execution of justice. It is recommended everyone familiarize themselves with the basic description of the Chamber and its relevant members by reading the main pages - [[Chamber of Justice]] and [[Justicar]].

All trials completed by the Chamber and individual case descriptions can be found in the [[:Category:Chamber Case History|Chamber Case History]] subcategory. Once you have a grasp of the main information, you should move on to more specific Chamber areas, including [[:Category:Chamber of Justice Policies|Chamber of Justice Policies]], [[IRC Guidelines]], and the [[Covenant]] pages.

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|[[Turel Sorenn]]
|[[Left Hand of Justice]]
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|[[Alethia Archenksova]]
|[[Appeals Panel]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
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|[[Kodais Solatus]]
|[[Appeals Panel]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
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Chamber of Justice

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''The Justicar and his assistants operate independently from the rest of the Council. Impartial leaders of justice, they defend and interpret the Dark Covenant.''

The '''Chamber of Justice''' is made up of the Justicar, his two assistants or Hands of Justice, and three members who serve on the Appeals Panel. The Chamber serves to protect the fun and safe environment the Brotherhood has established, and is run by the Justicar. The Justicar is second to no one with authority in the execution of justice.

Some of the most important Judicial Wiki links can be found in the info box on the right side of this page. For additional information not included there, you can visit the following pages:

* [[:Category:Chamber Case History|Case History]]
* [[Judicial Sentencing]]
* [[CoJ Trial Types]]

== Justicar ==
'''[[Justicar]] (JST)'''—The [[Justicar]] is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. The [[Justicar]] serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. He is the interpreter of the [[Dark Covenant]] and upholds the laws and regulations of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He has authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the [[Justicar]] is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as he will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. He works constantly with the [[Grand Master]] to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The [[Justicar]] is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire Chamber of Justice.

* Interprets the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Directs administration of justice, mitigates problems
* Coordinates between the [[Grand Master]] and the Chamber of Justice
* Oversees all operations of the Chamber of Justice
* Ensures judicial procedure is correctly followed
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Justicar is {{JST}}.

== Right Hand of Justice ==
'''[[Right Hand of Justice]] (RHoJ)'''—The [[Right Hand of Justice]] is a member of the Chamber of Justice and serves at the discretion of the [[Justicar]]. The Right Hand is charged with upholding the laws of the Covenant and the Brotherhood's rules and regulations. Specifically, the [[Right Hand of Justice]] is the chief investigator into claims. He often serves as the prosecution in cases against members, drawing up charges and ensuring that all evidence is accounted for within the case. The Right Hand works closely with the accuser to determine what sort of case should be brought before the court.

* Enforces the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Assists with the administration of justice and mitigation of problems
* Works as chief investigator and prosecutor
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Right Hand of Justice is [[Halcyon Taldrya]]

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|5/6/03 - 10/28/03
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|10/28/03 - 10/21/04
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|[[Alanna Taldrya]]
|10/21/04 - 5/10/05
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|Spears Tarentae
|5/28/05 - 1/3/06
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|[[Halcyon Rokir]]
|1/3/06 - 10/3/06
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|[[Sarin]]
|10/3/06 - 11/11/06
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|Dacien "BubbaX" Victae
|1/11/07 - 7/8/07
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|Daniel Goad
|7/8/07 - 1/8/08
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|[[Vladet Xavier]]
|1/8/08 - 7/23/08
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|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|7/23/28 - 3/7/09
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|Chaosrain Taldrya
|3/7/09 - 10/18/09
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|[[Taigikori Aybara]]
|10/18/09 - 4/29/10
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|[[Angelo Dante]]
|4/29/10 - 12/30/10
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|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|12/30/10 - 9/3/11
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|[[Jeric Cyrin]]
|9/3/11 - 9/3/12
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|[[Arion Aquillarum Solnatus]]
|9/3/12 - 1/3/2013
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|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|1/3/2013 - 11/13/2013
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|[[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]]
|11/13/2013 - 11/28/2014
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|[[Halcyon Taldrya]]
|11/28/2014 - 12/22/2015
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|[[Montresor]]
|12/22/2015 - 12/31/2016
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|[[Dacien Victae]]
|1/1/2017- 12/31/2017
|-
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|}
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== Left Hand of Justice ==
'''Left Hand of Justice (LHoJ)'''—The [[Left Hand of Justice]] is a member of the Chamber of Justice and serves at the discretion of the [[Justicar]]. The Left Hand is charged with upholding the laws of the Covenant and the Brotherhood's rules and regulations. Specifically, the [[Left Hand of Justice]] is the counter-weight to the Right Hand's prosecution efforts. He serves as defense counsel and ensures that members have proper knowledge of their rights. He works with the [[Right Hand of Justice]] to gain a full discovery of evidence and helps establish a case in defense of the accused.

* Enforces the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Assists with the administration of justice and mitigation of problems
* Works as chief defense counsel
* Enforces [[IRC Guidelines]]

The current Left Hand of Justice is [[Montresor]]

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{|table width="550" align="center" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="fancy fancy-red"
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|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Past Left Hands of Justice'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|5/6/03 - 10/28/03
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|[[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
|10/28/03 - 11/7/03
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|[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
|11/7/03 - 10/18/04
|-
|[[Kir Katarn]]
|10/21/04 - 5/10/05
|-
|[[Muz Ashen Keibatsu]]
|5/28/05 - 1/3/06
|-
|[[Korras]]
|1/3/06 - 10/3/06
|-
|Doni Tzu Tarentae
|10/3/06 - 2/4/07
|-
|[[Raken]]
|2/9/07 - 8/21/07
|-
|[[Shikyo Keibatsu]]
|8/21/07 - 10/7/07
|-
|[[Angelo Dante]]
|10/7/07 - 6/19/08
|-
|[[Malisane]]
|6/19/08 - 12/15/08
|-
|[[Alexander Anderson]]
|12/15/08 - 7/6/09
|-
|[[Arion Aquillarum Solnatus]]
|7/6/09 - 2/5/10
|-
|[[Solus Gar]]
|2/5/09 - 9/8/10
|-
|[[Brujah]]
|9/8/10 - 3/22/11
|-
|[[Etah d'Tana]]
|3/22/11 - 3/6/12
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn di Plagia]]
|3/6/12 - 1/3/2012
|-
|[[Teu Pepoi|Skye Duvolic]]
|1/13/2013 - 1/14/2014
|-
|[[Aabsdu Dupar]]
|1/14/2014 - 03/04/15
|-
|[[Montresor]]
|03/04/15 - 12/22/2015
|-
|[[Sith Bloodfyre]]
|12/22/2015 - 12/31/2016
|-
|[[Turel Sorenn]]
|1/1/2017-12/31/2017
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
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== Appeals Panel ==
The Appeals Panel examines all issues brought by appellants. The Panel consists of three active members selected from among the Clans. The Justicar holds a brief application and investigation period to obtain members who wish to participate and will be positive additions to the Panel. After the selections are made, the three Panel members will serve for nine months, after which time another trio will be selected.

The appeals panel has a very specific jurisdiction - if the defendant or prosecution feels that an error has been made, he can write an appeal and present it to the Justicar, who will in turn bring it before the Appeals Panel. Appeals cannot be trivial in nature, and must specifically point to the error made. The appellant must find either a specific Covenant issue or judicial process error to have standing.

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|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Appeals Panel'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Kodais Solatus]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
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|[[Alethia Archenksova]]
|11/1/2016 - 10/31/2017
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|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
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{|table width="550" align="center" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="fancy fancy-red"
|-
|td colspan="2" class="head" style="background-color: #383838"| '''Past Appeals Panel Members'''
|-
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Member'''
| class="sub-head" width="33%" style="background-color: #282828"| '''Term'''
|-
|[[Korras]]
|2/13/2007 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Seraine "Erinyes" Ténama]]
|2/13/07 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Phoenix Olkyssagh Palpatine]]
|2/13/07 - 8/13/07
|-
|[[Duga Taldrya Arkarso]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Malisane de Ath]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
|8/21/07 - 4/4/08
|-
|[[Aabsdu Dupar]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Malidir]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Mejas Doto]]
|4/4/08 - 10/6/08
|-
|[[Vladet Xavier]]
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|Jonuss Rai
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|[[Syn Kaek]]
|10/6/08 - 5/26/09
|-
|[[Kharon Daragon]]
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|[[Astronicus Aurelius Sadow]]
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|Aabsdu Dupar
|5/26/09 - 12/12/09
|-
|[[Alaris Jinn]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Alexander Anderson]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Shadow Taldrya]]
|12/12/09 - 11/15/10
|-
|[[Korras]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Driftan Housan]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Taigikori Aybara Dupar]]
|11/15/10 - 3/6/2012
|-
|[[Ood Bnar]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Howlader]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Fremoc Pepoi Sadow]]
|3/6/12 - 12/14/12
|-
|[[Kalia Phoenyx]]
|12/14/12 - 4/14/13
|-
|[[Lyze Kiel]]
|12/14/12 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Kell Dante|Kell Palpatine Dante]]
|4/14/13 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Tarax Eosphoros Taldrya Kor]]
|12/14/12 - 8/21/13
|-
|[[Jac Cotelin]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Xantros]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Jeric Cyrin]]
|8/21/13 - 5/27/14
|-
|[[Kell Dante|Kell Palpatine Dante]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Legorii]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Dacien Victae]]
|5/27/14 - 7/28/15
|-
|[[Kenath Zoron]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|[[Pel]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|[[Dek Rott]]
|7/28/15 - 10/31/2016
|-
|td colspan="2" class="foot" style="background-color: #383838"| 
|}
</center>

[[Category:Units]] [[Category:Chamber of Justice]]

Former Official Competition RunOn Guidelines

2017-01-28T20:54:37Z

Jac Cotelin: Removing from policies

== Rules ==
=== General Rules ===
* Disable Signatures
** Signatures often break the flow of a story and are not allowed in Voice operated RunOns
* Editing Posts
** You can edit a post so long as no one else has posted after you, once this happens you '''cannot''' edit your post

=== Advanced Rules ===
* Disable Signatures (This is already covered, but it is a big one and can be the difference between winning a competition and failure.)
* Skills are limited to what appears on Character Sheet
* In a competition, you must post at least twice within the entirety of the RunOn to count as participating.

== Guidelines ==
=== Posting Style ===
The point of a RunOn is to build a collaborative story, in this way the style of posting used is critical.

* Length
A typical post should contain at least two paragraphs and consist of 300 or more words
* Formatting
Try to maintain a unified Font Size and Style throughout, allowing for bold and italics
You cannot guarantee that every screen in the world views content the same way, some people may even rely on magnification to read what you post. Don't make it harder for them.
* Be open ended
Leave openings within the post for other PCs to interact and react within their post. It is often a fun means of posting when players can react and have posts "overlap" instead of just being chained together

=== Continuity ===
Our RunOns typically have a large group of PCs working throughout it, and not necessarily together. In this way, the PCs are sorted into "Player Groups". These PG should establish a "Posting Order" within themselves in order to ensure that everyone is given a fair opportunity to add to the story. This ensures that there will never be two posts at the same time from two different sources, causing confusion and editing.
* The posting order can be circumvented when parties agree to it, Life has a knack for getting in the way.

=== NPC Interaction ===
In all forms of RunOn it is next to impossible to portray a story without incorporating NPCs into it. The following are the recommended guidelines when creating and interacting with NPCs, whether they are yours or another's.
* NPC naming
** Without name -- In general practice, NPCs without name are considered write offs and will more than likely be written off by other characters. These are typically your cannon fodder characters and will be treated accordingly within the Runon.
** With name -- These could still be write off characters, it is entirely dependent on the Writer creating them. When you are unsure in this regard, it is advisable you speak to the Writer to find out their intentions. Think of these as sub-PCs instead of a NPC.
* Killing NPCs
** This touches into the naming rule a tad. Make sure before you kill an NPC that it is okay with the Writer that they are killed off. Some Writers may have elaborate plans in store, others may not. Still, those with plans could also be willing to alter their plans and allow the death. Always ask when unsure.
** If they have no name, proceed to treat the Red Shirt with the role it has been dealt. No mercy. No quarter.

=== PC Interaction ===
This can be a great hurdle for many who are new to DJB's particular brand of RP. It is generally accepted practice to write the full interaction, including that of the other PCs involved. This can be daunting and confusing. Once it has been practiced, it becomes second nature, but the following guidelines will prove useful nonetheless.
* Research
** Learn the character before you take the reigns. It can be offputting for a Writer to cultivate their character and have another take it and turn their "Romeo" into "Rambo".
** Utilize Character Sheets to learn the extent of their abilities and attributes
** DJB Wiki -- This is an excellent resource with highly detailed information about the specific characters within the Brotherhood. Give it a look before writing your post.
* Master Plan
** Everyone has a pretty good idea of what they want to do with their characters. Generally, if you aren't in the know on what a given Writer is planning for their PC it is best to discuss it with them, so as not to completely derail their plans. This is often a natural occurrence amongst Player Groups but it is still good practice regardless.
* When in doubt
** If you are ever unsure about how a particular PC would act in a given situation, simply ask their Writer for help. We have a great community that often collaborates and would be more than willing to help you better understand their creation.

=== Combat Interaction ===
Every member of a RunOn should have an up-to-date Character Sheet. These sheets will be used heavily during combat scenarios to evaluate what is possible and what isn't. In this way, combat within a RunOn becomes extremely similar to combat within the ACC. While not as strictly governed as the ACC, combat in a RunOn should still follow set rules.
* Realism
** All combat should be realistic within the physics of Star Wars -- For example, a 240 lbs. man will not land with the same grace as an 80 lbs. child, unless augmentation is applied via tech or Force
** The Attributes of a CS -- If you have 8 Strength, you will have very real issues in terms of heavy lifting and other tasks, whereas a PC with 18 STR will not have the same issue
* Allow for PC response
** Do not start and finish combat with another PC in a single post, give them a chance to take part in the battle.
** Do not cripple a PC without permission, this includes anything that would severely hinder their ability to battle or give a believable response.
* Killing
** Killing is not allowed without the express permission of the PC itself or a governing party (GM)
** We have all invested large portions of our lives in these characters, do not take that for granted and rob someone of their choice.
** At the same time, try not to put your own character in a situation where the only possible outcome would be death.

=== Side Stories ===
Side stories... These can be both a boon and a bane to any RunOn. While capable of being strong and compelling, they serve no purpose when they make the reader sit there and wonder: "What did I just read?"
* If you are including a side story of some kind, though not recommended in most cases, be sure to complete the entire arc. Make it believable and interesting, preferably related somehow back to the main plot. The only thing worse than a badly written side-story is an unfinished one. If you are going to do it, go all the way and do it well.
* Once again, it is reminded that side stories have an extreme potential of losing your Judge in a convoluted trap. Try to avoid them when possible and remember that you can always make separate RunOns for the purpose of Character Development.

''Prepared by [[Atra Ventus]] and Wiki-fied by [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart]]''

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Problem Members

2017-01-28T20:52:24Z

Jac Cotelin: Removing from policies

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= Alacrity of the Commander =
An extensive guide to the operative specifics of command…'''''“Problem Members”'''''

== Introduction ==
Dealing with problem members is one of the few truly thankless responsibilities of a leader. Problem members can be not only an annoyance, but a hindrance to the stability and fun of [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] units. This document describes some of the situations which problem members may cause, how to recognize those situations and how to deal with them in a constructive manner.

== Dangers of Problem Members ==
Problem members may be the single largest danger to the Brotherhood as a whole. Even in mild cases, a problem member often inflames or creates tension between members, whether between themselves and a second party or between a second and third party. This happens by virtue of callous and disrespectful remarks or the intent to make everyone's lives as miserable as possible.

At worst, problem members can utterly destroy group cohesion and make activities nearly impossible for other members of the group to participate in due to the sheer volume of negativity – why would anyone want to participate in the Brotherhood if they're subjected to a litany of inappropriate and offensive behavior every time they come online?

Needless to say, the behavior of problem members can be very concerning. It is extremely important that the leader recognize problem members, discover the situations they cause early on and treat a problem member's activities with the utmost importance during the resolution of the conflict.

== Causes of Problem Behavior ==
Leaders often wonder what motivates problem members to act in inappropriate ways. In many ways, it makes very little sense to do so – why act in a way that you know will get you in trouble, with no reward?

Like children acting out in front of their parents, problem members sometimes behave inappropriately for the sake of getting attention. In cases like cheating, the cause is obvious: the member wants to gain standing among the Brotherhood but lacks the skills to do so honestly. Other times, the cause for inappropriate behavior is simply a desire to buck authority, also known as the “rebel without a cause” syndrome. Some believe that problem members don’t know or understand that they are doing wrong. This document, however, is focused on more of the intentional actors than those who are simply negligent in their relationships. A lot can be learned here, either way. Other incidences of problem behavior may have different reasons; the combinations are too numerous to fully explain here.

In the beginning, causes of problem behavior are more important because they often hold ways to prevent such behavior from happening in the future. However, at some point, the causes of problem behavior cease to be an important factor. If a member intentionally acts inappropriately and offensively, the reasons start to matter less and less in favor of simply stopping the actions. Ultimately, the causes of problem behavior are many and ruminating on and solving them is best left for times when there is no impending (or occurring) conflict.

== Characteristics of a Problem Member ==
Many of us think we know how to identify a problem member. However, the leader's perspective on a problem member must be slightly different from that of the regular membership. For the leader's purposes, a problem member:

* intentionally disrupts Brotherhood activities;
* has strained personal relations with a significant number of other members;
* exhibits a profound lack of respect for other members; or,
* lacks contriteness or empathy.
Members who intentionally disrupt Brotherhood activities are striking out against the very reason for the Brotherhood's existence. Members join the Brotherhood for the sake of participating in activities they enjoy. A member who hampers others' participation in these activities is doing the entire Brotherhood a disservice.

Second, some disruptive members may have strained relations with a number of other Brotherhood members. In this case, that number of strained relationships must be big enough to positively prove the difference between a genuine “trouble member” and a member who contributes but has a few personality conflicts. There is a difference can be seen between a few personality conflicts and a systemic behavior problem. It may be necessary to evaluate the conduct of the people the problem member has trouble with to determine whose fault it really is.

Regardless, a member's relationships are a good indicator of whether they are or may become a problem member. Many different relationships, both positive and negative, are formed during a member's time in the Brotherhood. When confronted with a problem member, examine these relationships. Are they primarily positive or negative? Does the member get along well with others, or are they generally antisocial? These are effective ways to determine the likeliness of a problem member becoming a disruption in Brotherhood activities.

The third characteristic of a problem member is a profound lack of respect for other members. This lack of respect must extend beyond personal opinions and into interpersonal conduct; the problem member simply disliking other members is not a profound lack of respect, but maliciously insulting someone in a public forum, implicitly or explicitly is definitely considered disrespectful.

Last, problem members show a definite lack of contriteness. Not only are they unsympathetic to the problems of others, but when their transgressions and the consequences of those transgressions are laid out in front of them, they feel no remorse, pity or guilt. In fact, some are even proud of what they did. All people do wrong occasionally: the good people feel badly, the bad feel nothing or happy.

It is very important to note that a member must possess all four of these traits in order to be considered a true problem member. It is possible to have a member that is standoffish and a hard worker, or a member that is personable but disruptive. Only in combination do these traits justify the label of “bad member” and any strong corrective action. Also important to remember is that the offensive behavior must be intentional; members have unintentionally made horrible conversational gaffes that lead to resentment and disrespect from other members, but a true problem member undertakes their actions specifically to reduce the enjoyment of other Brotherhood members.

Problem members will sometimes have other conduct or traits associated with them in addition to the four points mentioned above. These can include arrogance, self-righteousness, defensiveness, self-destructive behavior, anger management difficulties, constant depression (which is not a problem in itself, simply a factor which influences a member's behavior) and others. It is important to remember that these traits are incidental, however, and that true problem members exhibit the four above.

== Recognizing Problem Members ==
Recognizing potential problem members is relatively simple. However, discerning the true problem members from others is somewhat more difficult. Generally speaking, the four key behaviors described above will be the most obvious and telling signs of a problem member. Disruption of Brotherhood activities, strained personal relationships, profound disrespect for other members and lack of remorse are sure indicators of a problem.

Side effects of this behavior can also be useful indicators: conversations will suddenly stop when the problem member speaks up, other members ask to transfer out of the problem member's unit due to “personality differences”, and uncomplimentary gossip is whispered behind the problem member's back. Sometimes the behavior of the people around the problem member is as informative as those of the problem member themselves.

Finally, members with specific problems (such as cheating, discrimination, sexual harassment or abuse of power) are identified easily enough by indicators of those specific actions. In cases of cheating or abuse of power, these indicators may not be so apparent, but will still be present. Members of the [[Chamber of Justice]] are trained in how to spot these offences; as these specific offences are listed in the [[Dark Covenant]] as prosecutable, well-founded suspicions should be reported to the Chamber of Justice.

== General Principles for Resolving Member Problems ==
A leader's approach to resolving member problems can make a world of difference in the outcome of the resolution attempt. Oftentimes, leaders with positive, honest and forthcoming attitudes will improve the inappropriate behavior while standoffish leaders will only motivate the problem members to create more problems. The principles of leadership behavior during problem resolution are below.

'''Maintain an environment of respect'''

This can be the hardest principle to act on in problem resolution, especially if the leader and the problem member have a history of personal conflict. However, the leader's role in problem resolution is to find a solution which offers the most benefit to both the unit and the problem member. The only way to do that is impartiality (mentioned below), which can only be achieved when the leader has respect for all points of view involved in the conflict.

'''Remain impartial, regardless of personal feelings'''

A lack of bias is paramount in problem resolution. While the leader may be sympathetic to one position or another (or one person over another, in cases of conflicts between members), they cannot let their personal feelings influence their judgment. To do so would be a blow to the entire system, and in the worst cases, an abuse of power. Actions should be based only on facts, not on opinions.

'''Maintain confidentiality'''

Privacy is important when dealing with member concerns and member conflicts are nobody's business but the members involved. Gossip about “that guy finally getting what he deserves” can spread like wildfire throughout a unit and will only serve to aggravate the situation. A leader may go to other leaders for advice (preferably their superiors or in a different unit altogether), but no part of the problem resolution process should be “leaked” at any time.

'''Make the right choice, not the most popular choice'''

Sometimes a decision regarding a problem member will go against popular opinion rather than toward it. Perhaps a member left a [[Clan]] and later rejoined, only to be met by heckling from their new (and former) Clan-mates. The returning member may become defensive, which would in turn be reported by the others as a “problem incident” when there was, in fact, no real conflict. In this case, it would be the leader's job to simply let the issue lie rather than reprimanding the returning member, or even to reprimand the hecklers if the abuse becomes disruptive – not the most popular choice, but the right one.

Another example of placing correctness before popularity comes when a popular member and a less popular member get into a conflict with each other. The more popular member will have more support among the membership, almost regardless of the wrong committed. Alternately, the “incident” may be a simple personality conflict, exacerbated when all of the more popular member's friends decide to start “conflicting” with the other member. In these cases, it is once again the leader's responsibility to make their decision based on what actions were taken, not the opinions of the membership. Be especially wary not to judge a situation by who is involved. Sure, a person might be a problem member, but that does not mean they are always in the wrong.

'''Be open and honest'''
As a leader, your opinion is valuable, but only if you give a full, fair and accurate depiction of it. You must be open and honest with everyone involved in the conflict. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Make sure your honest opinion is known.

== Steps To Take in Dealing With a Problem Member ==
Once a problem member has been identified, a five-step resolution process can be put into place, hopefully preventing any future conflicts:

# Talk to the member.
# Warn the member.
# Reprimand the member, once.
# Remove the member from the forum of conflict.
# Refer the member to the Chamber of Justice.
These steps have been created to form a moderate, effective approach to solving unit problems. Generally speaking, no conflict will be carried beyond Step 3; problem members often only need reminders that inappropriate behavior is neither welcome nor tolerated within the Brotherhood.

It is extremely important to apply the principles described in the previous section when following these steps. The principles will act as a safeguard against any kind of unfair or unjust evaluation.

=== Step One: Talk to the member ===
At this stage of dealing with a problem member, a leader shouldn't be a stern voice or a heavy hand so much as a facilitator. Oftentimes, the beginnings of severe problems with a member will come from a series of small conflicts that snowball into a larger one. Talking with the potential problem member will help to forestall those circumstances. This first step also helps illustrate differences between a temporary conflict (disagreeing over a particular issue) and a long-term one, or a friendly ribbing and a malicious insult. Gathering information through this step will be crucial to detecting and forestalling potential problems in the future.

For example, say a suspected problem member gets into a public argument with another member. There is no need for the leader to step in immediately; wait and see if the problem escalates, and take action to prevent problems if it does. After the argument subsides, speak to the suspected problem member. Ask something like, “I noticed that you and X were having a disagreement. What happened?” Your tone should not be accusatory, nor should you try to make any pronouncements. Even the phrase “tell me your side of the story” implies that there is more than one side of the story to tell, which may lead the suspected problem member to become defensive.

Once the suspected problem member explains their situation, simply say, “Okay, thank you for telling me. I was just curious.” No opinions or pronouncements are needed at this point – there shouldn't be a conflict for the leader to make pronouncements about. However, feel free to engage in discussion with the problem member if the topic seems interesting. Keep your tone respectful to minimize the risks of conflict.

=== Step Two: Warn the member ===
The second step is to actually warn the member regarding the conduct. An important point to keep in mind when framing a warning to a member is to be very specific about exactly what you're warning them against. As mentioned before, warnings should never be focused on the leader, but rather on public interests - “you might offend someone” is a much different warning than “you might offend me”.

By the time the leader has reached the point of warning a member, the leader should have a distinct impression that the member is becoming a problem. A warning should not automatically be granted after the talking step has been completed. Rather, the information gained through the talking step should be collected and analyzed. If it appears that the member's confrontations are repeated and intended to reduce the quality of other members' experience (or at least disrespectful of the intent to maintain the quality of their experience), a warning should be issued.

Warning a member should begin in much the same way as talking to a member; indeed, up until the closing statements, they should be identical. After the leader thanks the member for explaining, the leader should follow up by notifying the member of their inappropriate behavior in a non-threatening way and requesting a change. In this case, “non-threatening” means phrasing the warning in such a way that the potential problem member won't be put on the defensive. Be especially careful to avoid any implication of “you might get in trouble”, lest you be seen as heavy-handed and inflame the situation.

An example of a non-threatening warning might be, “By the way, I noticed that you and X seem to have argued a few times in the past week. Next time, would you mind keeping that argument to private messages? I'm sure you have valid points to make between yourselves, but I wouldn't want you to offend anyone else with your private conversation.” This accomplishes the goal of informing the suspected problem member that their behavior is inappropriate without aggravating the situation.

Another important facet of Step Two is the keeping of records. The very fact that Step Two has been initiated generally indicates a noticeable pattern of disruptive or disrespectful behavior on the part of the problem member, but once warnings enter the picture, specific record-keeping is extremely useful. Establishing a pattern or tendency in behavior will be important if further action is taken must be taken against the member. When recording a warning, include specifics about the circumstances leading up to the warning: the date of the warning, who was involved, and if available, a general overview of events. [[IRC]] logs or copies of e-mails or message board posts will be useful, especially if taken directly by the leader rather than from a third party. Records of warnings can be kept in the member's activity tracking file (see the Tracking Subordinates' Activity leadership manual for more details) or in a separate “problem file” of sorts. However, others (and especially the potential problem member) should not know that this file is being kept.

A complaint about a problem member from outside that member's unit will generally escalate the member's situation to Step 2. Of course, this complaint must be supported by some kind of evidence. Eyewitness accounts are generally not acceptable; an IRC log, message board threat or copy of e-mail messages is much preferable, especially if the evidence can be provided by an impartial third party.

Once this evidence has been brought to light, the problem member should be asked for their version of events without seeing the evidence against them. If the member's depiction of events is realistic (rather than simply plausible), they may be “let off” with a warning at the leader's discretion. However, bear in mind that inappropriate behavior which spills over into other units' venues can have a serious effect on the problem member's unit's interactions. A complaint about a second out-of-unit incident should be escalated to Step 3.

=== Step Three: Reprimand the member, once ===
By the time a problem member reaches Step Three, they will have a documented history of conflicts with other members – the problem member should have been warned enough times to establish a clear pattern of behavior, generally at least three times. Make sure that this documentation is in place before proceeding with the reprimand. Should other authorities question the reprimand later, the leader will have a clear, definite set of supporting evidence.

Once the decision to give a reprimand has been made, several steps should be taken. The reprimand should be given concurrently with a warning, to avoid the “out of nowhere” feeling. In order to preserve a respectful tone, the reprimand should be given in private. Reprimands should always be given by e-mail and CCed to the next higher level of authority ([[Clan Summit|Clan Summits]] for [[Quaestor|Quaestors]], [[House Summit|House Summits]] for [[Battleteam Leader|Battle-Team Leaders]]). Clan Summits are exempt from this requirement but must ensure that their records are meticulously kept. Like warnings, reprimands should be recorded with the date, specifics of the offence and other members involved (if any).

The reprimand itself should contain a clear statement of exactly what the member has done to deserve the reprimand. Generally this will take the form of a sentence explaining the circumstances, such as “repeated public disrespect for other members” or “consistently interfering in Brotherhood activities”. The member's pattern of behavior should also be mentioned, to emphasize that the incidents mentioned took place over a period of time. Include that the member has previously been warned to indicate that the member undertook their actions knowingly. Finally, state that should the inappropriate behavior continue, more severe measures will be taken. Include a copy of the text of the reprimand in a member's activity or disciplinary record.

An example reprimand may look like this:

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:“[[Dark Jedi Knight]] Example, it has been noted by members of your House Summit that you have repeatedly engaged in IRC and mailing list conversations in which you openly and intentionally insulted other members of your House. This type of behavior is not acceptable within the ranks of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. I ask that you cease these actions at once and reconsider your attitude toward your fellow members. If you continue your inappropriate action, more severe measures will be taken.”

An official reprimand, while often a corrective measure in itself, is also valuable as a deterrent. Step three can be likened to a wild animal “showing teeth” to ward off a potential aggressor – it is a sign that if the member continues behaving inappropriately, further action will be taken, to the point where it may be less hassle for the member to simply start behaving in an appropriate manner. Open support from superiors reinforces this message by reducing the possibility of perceiving the reprimand as a personal vendetta.

=== Step Four: Remove the member from the forum of conflict ===
Step Four is only to be used in very severe cases of inappropriate behavior, and usually immediately precedes referral to the Chamber of Justice (Step Five). When a member has repeatedly proven that they cannot conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in a public forum (for example, continuing to act inappropriately after a reprimand has been given), the leader may ban the problem member from participating in that public forum, often a message board or e-mail list. (IRC channel bans are handled slightly differently; by the time the problem member has acted inappropriately enough to warrant a reprimand, they have usually already been banned from any applicable IRC channels.) If necessary, bans from Brotherhood-wide events may be requested of the applicable managing staff, although this extreme ban is usually only undertaken in cases of cheating.

When banning a member from a specific forum, e-mail the member and the next highest level of authority, as well as any other Brotherhood personnel who may be involved in enforcing the ban. In the body of the e-mail, include specifically why the member is being banned from that particular forum (usually by noting the member's past reprimands).

Again, be sure to record any and all bans enforced in the problem member's activity or disciplinary record.

=== Step Five: Refer the member to the Chamber of Justice ===
As an absolute last resort, an utterly incorrigible problem member may be referred to the Chamber of Justice. The Chamber of Justice is the 'nuclear' option: even though you sometimes have no other choice, the ramifications of sending someone to the Chamber of Justice extend far beyond your member leaving your unit (voluntarily or otherwise). Other members may leave in silent protest of your move or because they fear you. More than a few reputations have been 'earned' through this seemingly-simple act. More information on these proceedings can be found in Article VIII: Justice of the Dark Covenant. Possible charges levied against a problem member during Chamber of Justice proceedings regarding general inappropriate behavior are Crude Behavior, Verbal Abuse and Disreputable Behavior.

At this time, a request may be made by a Consul to remove the disruptive member from their Clan. The procedure for this is explained in the document “Dismissing Disruptive Members from your Clan” on the Dark Brotherhood Policies page. Should this occur, the detailed record of the problem member's activities will need to be presented to the [[Justicar]] and [[Grand Master]].

While it may seem superfluous to do so, even a referral to the Chamber of Justice should be noted in the problem member's activity or disciplinary record.

The five-step resolution process does not “reset” itself after a member is referred to the Chamber of Justice. Should a member continue to be disruptive after being referred to the Chamber of Justice, the leader should continue to record the member's actions and, if necessary, bring them to the attention of the Chamber of Justice for a second time. By this point, it is highly unlikely that the problem member will continue to be a member of the Brotherhood, whether by their own decision or the decree of the Justicar and Grand Master.

That said, good behavior at any step of the process can offset the penalties that disruptive behavior brings. In some cases, mild to moderate inappropriate behavior by problem members is outweighed by appropriate and helpful actions in other areas, or the inappropriate behavior is lessened or even abandoned. Ideally, the former problem member will become a functional member of Brotherhood society, leaving only laughs and a few scattered notes on an activity record to tell of their previous problems.

== Resolving Specific Member Problems ==
Sometimes inappropriate behavior will manifest itself in more specific ways than general disrespect and disruptiveness. These behaviors are often listed in Article VIII of the Dark Covenant as “specific articles of conduct and reprimand”. In these cases, it is a specific behavior or set of behaviors which form the inappropriate action, rather than a general trend of behaviors over a period of time. Please refer to the Dark Covenant, Article VII, Section 8.06, subsections a-l for descriptions of specific offences. Details of possible circumstances surrounding specific offences are given below.

'''Discrimination'''

Discrimination will often come as part of generally inappropriate behavior, with specific references to a person's gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, nationality or other trait or traits common to a specific, identifiable group of people. This is completely and explicitly forbidden in the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood does not condone discrimination in any way, shape, or form.

'''Sexual Harassment'''

The Dark Covenant's definition of sexual harassment is more closely related to the common understanding of solicitation of or payment for sexual encounters/services rather than the traditional definition of sexual harassment, which is regulated under the articles referring to Crude Behavior and Discrimination. This is also completely and explicitly forbidden in the Brotherhood.

'''Dereliction of Duty'''

Charges of dereliction of duty apply only to those people who hold positions of authority (Battle-Team Leader or higher). The easiest way to track suspected dereliction of duty is by checking the subordinate leader's activity record. If the activities described are insufficient or even entirely absent, the subordinate leader is a likely candidate for dereliction of duty.

'''Abuse of Power'''

The Brotherhood's usage of the term “abuse of power” is more specifically described as “favoritism”. Needless to say, like Dereliction of Duty, charges of Abuse of Power can only be levied against those who have the power to potentially abuse (Battle-Team Leaders and above). One of the most effective ways to check for potential abuse of power is to check the activity records of the members who are suspected to be favored – if the amount of work they've done seems to be minimal proportionate to the awards they've received, there may be a chance of favoritism. Any medal or promotion awarded when the member has not met the Brotherhood and/or Clan-specific requirements for such an award is a very strong indicator of possible favoritism.

'''Cheating'''

The reason for outlawing cheating should be self-explanatory. Cheating is considered an extremely serious offence in the Brotherhood. Any evidence of possible cheating should be submitted to the Chamber of Justice immediately.

'''Cloning'''

With the removal of Order-related restrictions on activities, there should be no reason to possess more than one “identity” in the Dark Brotherhood, especially given that the original identity often claims the “new recruit” for the sake of receiving a Scroll of Indoctrination. Any suspicions of cloning should be reported to the Chamber of Justice.

'''Plagiarism'''

Plagiarism is considered even more severe than cheating in the Brotherhood due to the possible involvement of copyright law. If you have reason to suspect that a member has plagiarized, contact the Chamber of Justice immediately.

The process for reporting and confronting specific incidences of inappropriate behavior is somewhat different than general inappropriate behavior. Because of the specific definitions of these activities and their explicit mention in the Dark Covenant, it is often possible (and in cases like cheating or plagiarism, preferred) that the evidence be submitted to the Chamber of Justice immediately rather than waiting to establish a pattern of behavior. At the very least, you must alert your Consul (or, if your Consul is the member in question, the Grand Master and his Deputy). In these cases, simply note the Chamber of Justice referral on the member's activity or disciplinary record.

== Confronting Member Problems Outside Your Own Unit ==
It is more difficult for a member to confront incidents of inappropriate behavior that occur outside their own unit. Generally speaking, a leader shouldn't even bother with these incidents unless they are particularly disruptive or repetitive and in a public forum where the leader has some kind of authority and responsibility; one example of this would be the [[Gaming Tribune]] in #dbgaming.

Inappropriate behavior by any member of the Brotherhood should be dealt with in the following manner: make notes of the inappropriate behavior and refer the problem to the member's immediate superior. If the leader is the moderator of a message board or e-mail group or an operator in an IRC channel, they may use their discretion and remove or ban the member if they feel it is necessary. Beyond that, any action should be left to the problem member's direct superiors. A leader can also inform the person that s/he is no longer welcome in their unit's areas (IRC, message boards, etc.).

The only times a non-direct subordinate should be referred to the Chamber of Justice are in cases of cheating or plagiarism, or if the leader has suffered some kind of personal attack from the problem member. In these cases, it is the leader's responsibility to present the evidence they have to the event organizer (if part of a competition) and the Chamber of Justice.

When referring a problem to another member's leader, it is important to include several different types of information. Generally speaking, this includes the member's name (preferably including their PIN), the venue in which the incident took place, a general description of the incident and any relevant proof. As noted above, a simple eyewitness account will generally not suffice as evidence; IRC logs, screen captures, forwarded e-mails or message board threads are much more compelling evidence.

As in all other matters involving problem members, the tone of the complaint should be respectful – slinging accusations of “you let your members do this” or “you <insert unit name here> people are all the same” are extremely counterproductive. Instead, an e-mail beginning with “I was approached by one of my members and felt you should know about this” will be more likely to foster cooperation with the other leaders involved. Send the complaint to both the offending member's leader and your own superiors.

Conflicts with outside members will often include some form of involvement by members of the leader's own unit. The outside member's leader will likely want some form of assurance that the internal member will be disciplined. Offer these assurances and follow through, to avoid any accusations of favoritism.

== Other Members and the Resolution Process ==
If a problem member (especially one who is unpopular with many other members) is faced with some kind of disciplinary action, word may spread among the membership that the problem member has been reprimanded by one of their superiors. Some members may even approach the leader, looking for gossip. In cases such as these, it is sometimes difficult to resist the barrage of questions from the membership, especially if the problem member is a person that the leader isn't particularly fond of.

However, it is imperative to remember the duties of a leader described above. In order to maintain a respectful environment it is vital that the privacy of the problem member is respected, lest the problems are aggravated by the problem member feeling put upon or that “everyone is out to get them”. The rule regarding other members is simple: If the other members were not directly involved in the incident which triggered the disciplinary action, they have no need to know the details of the action in question.

== Conclusion ==
With the right amount of time and effort, leaders can dispel most problems before they get out of hand. This is a process that involves recognizing problem members and dealing with them early and often. Should a leader be proactive and follow the advice outlined here, a much more cohesive and successful Brotherhood experience can be obtained.

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Odan-Urr Communication Channel Policy

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== Purpose ==

Clan Odan-Urr provides certain communication channels for the enjoyment of the members of the Clan and guests from outside the Clan. These channels include the Clan Telegram channel, Clan IRC channel and Odan-Urr mailing list and other channels designated as official Clan channels by the summit. In order to provide a fun and safe environment for the members of Clan Odan-Urr and guests from outside the Clan, the collected leaders of Odan-Urr have developed the follow rules for all Clan communication channels.

The guiding principle of all these rules is “Don’t be a dick.”

== Scope ==

These rules apply to any and all communication channels operated by the Clan Odan-Urr summit for the use of all Clan members and guests. House and Battleteam channels are not covered by this policy unless explicitly stated by the leaders running those channels. Current channels covered by this policy include but are not limited to:

* The Clan Odan-Urr Telegram channel
* The Clan Odan-Urr mailing list (google groups)
* The Clan Odan-Urr message board (discourse)
* #odanurr on IRC

Guests are permitted in certain Clan channels. Any Dark Brotherhood member may petition the Odan-Urr summit for admittance into Odan-Urr channels. Members of the Dark Council will be admitted to all Odan-Urr channels as a matter of course. The petition for admittance may be denied for cause. Any denial may be taken to the Consul for review. The Odan-Urr Consul is the final arbiter for admittance into Odan-Urr channels.

== General Rules for Official Odan-Urr Channels ==

''Expected Demeanor of All''

* All Odan-Urr channels are strictly “PG-13” meaning that adult content and subject matter are forbidden. The general rule is if a given image or subject matter is more graphic in terms of violence or sexual content than that depicted in official Star Wars media then it should be discussed in private or in smaller channels. The posting of images of a pornographic nature will be referred to the Chamber of Justice.
* Do not overuse gifs, stickers, images, text images (ASCII pictures), sound files or other media. Be respectful of others. The general rule is do not respond to media with other media. Gif/image wars are considered spam and will be deleted and warnings will be given out.
* All members have a right to free speech in Odan-Urr channels, but if a member requests a certain topic not be discussed then drop the subject. Respect all other members of the channel. Consult with a member of the Odan-Urr summit if there is any question.
* Keep personal arguments and fights to private messages. If asked by any leader to take a discussion to PM, do so immediately.
* Do not publicly demean someone for your own benefit.
* Do not swear excessively.
* If someone tells you to stop doing something with good reason, respect their wishes.
* Differences of opinion are allowed but keep things civil. Do not resort to personal attacks. Topics such as religion and politics may be discussed, but only so long as things remain civil.
* Excessive trolling (making controversial statements with the intent of offending / making people upset) is not allowed.

The IRC guidelines and Articles of Conduct are incorporated by reference into these rules and are in full force in all Odan-Urr channels. Specifically, these are the Articles of Conduct from the Dark Covenant everyone who uses Odan-Urr channels should be aware of:

'''Crude Behavior''' -

No member shall engage in crude behavior in any mode of communication. Crude behavior includes, but is not limited to: the excessive use of swear words; provocative speech; excessive sexual discussions; and unabated insults toward another’s real-life political affiliation, nationality, gender, race, color, age, disability, creed, heritage, or sexual orientation.

'''Verbal Abuse''' -

No member shall engage in the excessive verbal abuse of another, including, but not limited to: insults regarding a member’s real-life political affiliation, gender, race, creed, heritage, nationality or sexual orientation; character assassination; or unjust use of Brotherhood resources to attack another through defamatory statements.

'''Harassment''' -

No member shall engage in persistent harassment or torment, or outrageous attacks on any other member. This includes statements and actions taken to attack a member’s real-life political affiliation, family or significant other, gender, race, color, age, disability, creed, heritage, nationality or sexual orientation. This article extends to cover harassment through the distribution of personal information, the creation of groups or modes of communication for the purpose of attacking the member, and unwanted contact with the member through non-internet means of communication. Harassment punished under this article must be to the extent and of the form that would injure a reasonable person of normal sensibilities; mere mocking does not suffice.

== Enforcement ==

* All members of the Odan-Urr summit and Dark Council are empowered to enforce these rules in Odan-Urr channels and issue written warning to offenders.
* Any member who receives three written warnings will be expelled from the channel in question. Members of Clan Odan-Urr will automatically be restored to the channel after a period not to exceed 30 days. Guests (non Clan members) in Clan channels who receive 3 warnings will be expelled from all Odan-Urr channels and must petition the summit for re-entry.
* Appeals for expulsion from Odan-Urr channels may be taken to the Chamber of Justice for review / mediation.
* Leaders given admin or moderator privileges are empowered to delete any comment or thread they deem inappropriate after recording the content in question through a screenshot or other means.
* Nothing in these rules prevents a leader with appropriate permissions from issuing a temporary ban or deleting content in exigent circumstances. Any ban issued without warning will be reviewed by the Consul or acting Consul within 24 hours.

== Special Notes ==
A member who engages in a discussion through email or a chat program impliedly consents to the dissemination of the email or logs by any person who is in the room or who is the recipient of an email through direct mail, carbon copy or blind carbon copy.

== History ==

This policy is promulgated under the authority of the Consul of Odan-Urr.

1.0 - 29 October 2016 - Turel Sorenn, Consul

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Magistrate

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{{Guidelines}}
[[Magistrate]] (M:)—The position of [[Magistrate]] is a part-time assistant to a Dark Councilor. The position of [[Magistrate]] is available on a limited basis for the use of [[Dark Council]] members. [[Dark Council]] members are encouraged to treat the [[Magistrate]] position as their administrative unit that helps in day-to-day tasks that are too small for a single person to consider a full-time job. Should the Dark Councilor appoint a [[Praetor]], they must also make sure that their [[Magistrate]]s still have sufficient work.

*Magistrate is considered a secondary position in that it may be in addition to another position a member hold's elsewhere in the club, but the duties and projects assigned to this magistrate are typically things that need to be done or worked on daily or several times a week.
*A Dark Councilor will regularly report on the actions of his or her staff to the membership as a whole in reports.
*Magistrates should ideally be trained in various activities of the office to which they serve, but they do not necessarily need to undertake all of those roles.
*Magistrates may have other top level positions in the Brotherhood, but in general, it is discouraged for a member to serve on more than one Dark Council staff unless there are no other people to fill such a role.
*Dark Councilors may appoint up to 2 Magistrates at their discretion. A third Magistrate - including a Special Magistrate (SM) - may be appointed, but it must be specifically explained why this additional Magistrate slot is needed above and beyond the first two.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

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House Summit

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{{Guidelines}}

The [[House Summit]] are responsible for not only ensuring their [[Battleteams]] operate properly, but also for the overall direction of their [[House]] and its integration and place within their [[Clan]]. As such, these positions are important in mediating the wills and needs of those above and below in the command chain. Duties of the [[House Summit]] include:

* Maintaining a [[House]] website, with an up-to-date roster, news page and events, etc.
* Running competitions within the [[House]] and with rival [[Houses]]
* Forwarding any communications from higher in the chain of command to [[Battleteam Leaders]]
* Reporting to [[Clan Summit]] on a regular basis
* Making promotion and/or award recommendations where appropriate
* Set an example, both in conduct and activity (i.e. being an example in following the rules of conduct, participating in competitions, on message boards, etc.)
* Develop and maintain a House "identity" including an updated House history, list of possessions, etc.
* Promote competitions and other events within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]
'''Powers''' - The [[House Summit]] has the power to award medals for activity. The [[Aedile]] may award up to the [[Star of Antei]], while the [[Quaestor]] can award up to and including the [[Steel Cross]]. In addition, the [[House Summit]] may award sanctioned [[Medals|medals]] for approved competitions. Appointment powers extend to the appointment of [[Battleteam Leaders]] and, in the case of [[Quaestor]], the appointment of an [[Aedile]] (with approval from the [[Clan Summit]]). Lastly, the [[House Summit]] may recommend promotion for members of their [[House]] based upon previous achievements.

'''Appointment''' - The [[House Summit]] is appointed by the [[Clan Summit]] with approval from the [[Master at Arms]].

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Donation Policy

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{{eras|real}}The [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] runs on resources that can at times be expensive. The club needs hosting services, domain registrations, and game servers to be a running success. In most cases, the services are donated by members of the [[Star Chamber]] or [[Dark Council]]. Donations are occasionally accepted. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Grand Master.
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Communication Platforms

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== Brotherhood Communication Platforms ==

==== IRC ====
* [[Chat/IRC_Guide_using_mIRC]]
* [http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/webchat Brotherhood Webchat]

==== Telegram ====
* [http://web.telegram.org Telegram Web-Client]
* [[Chat/Telegram Guide]] (under construction)

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Codex/The Dark Side

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{{Codex TOC}}Several Dark Side-related topics are elaborated upon in this section of the [[Codex]].

History of the Dark Side - Herein are presented the basic philosophies and tenets of the Dark Side of the Force. The [[Dark Brotherhood]] serves to maintain and collect Dark Side knowledge.

History of the Compendium]- Within is detailed how Emperor Palpatine began his "collection" of Dark Side knowledge. Selected portions of Palpatine's Codex are now part of the [[Dark Brotherhood]] Archives. In addition, brief descriptions of Palpatine's Books are presented. Much of Palpatine's works and secrets were lost with his death or are hidden deep away on Byss...only a fraction are contained herein.

History of the Conflict - This section contains historical information regarding the Old Republic and the Empire. For us to know where we are going, it is important to note where we have been.

Dark Side Adepts - Before the Battle of Endor there were the Emperor's Dark Side Adepts. This circle of Palpatine's former advisors has provided the basic philosophy of the Dark Brotherhood.

[[Grand Master's Royal Guard]] - Herein is contained a history of the [[Grand Master's Royal Guard]], the elite cadre of Dark Jedi assigned to the protection of the [[Grand Master]] and the assassination of the Jedi Knights.

The [[Star Chamber]] - What little is known about the mysterious, ancient, and powerful Over-Clan of the Brotherhood is presented herein.

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Clan Summit

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{{Guidelines}}

The '''Clan Summit''' is a position of great responsibility, as they can be responsible for over one hundred members. They are responsible for the overall direction and operation of the [[Clan]]. Duties include:

* Maintaining a '''Clan''' website, with a recent roster, news and events page, etc.
* Running competitions within the '''Clan''', with other Clans and organising [[Vendetta|'''Clan''' Feuds]]
* Forwarding any communications from the [[Dark Council]] down the chain of command
* Reporting to the Dark Council on a regular basis
* Making promotion and/or award recommendations where appropriate
* Set an example, both in conduct and activity (i.e. being unfailing in all regards of the rules of conduct, participating in competitions, on message boards, etc.)
* Develop and maintain a '''Clan''' "identity" including a recent '''Clan''' history, list of possessions, etc.
* Promote competitions and events

'''Powers''' - The '''Clan''' Summit has the power to award [[Medals|medals]] for activity and service. The [[Consul]] can award up to the [[Sapphire Blade]], while the [[Proconsul]] can award up to the [[Grand Cross of the Dark Side]]. Both may award sanctioned medals for approved competitions. Appointment powers cover the appointment of [[House Summit|House Summits]]. In addition, the Consul has the power of appointment over the position of Proconsul, pending approval from the [[Grand Master]] and [[Deputy Grand Master]]. Finally, the '''Clan''' Summit may recommend promotion for any '''Clan''' member based upon service, pending approval by the [[Master at Arms]].

'''Appointment''' - The Consul is appointed by the Dark Council, while the Proconsul is usually appointed by the Consul, with approval from the Dark Council.

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Deletion Policy

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The deletion policy regarding Brotherhood member dossier's was clarified by [[Syn Kaek]] during his second term as [[Master at Arms]]. This is an outline of the options available to members in the event they wish to leave the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. Options include transferring to the Rogues, having your dossier marked as 'inactive' or 'invisible', and permanent deletion. This policy has been updated to include details on dossier deletion resulting from cloned accounts as well as members wishing to restart a new character.

=== Transfer to the Rogues ===
In the event that a member doesn't have time for the Brotherhood or wants to take a break, they can request a transfer to the rogues. [[Rogue]] transfers for real life purposes are almost always approved and this is the ideal way for a member to proceed in those instances. Even if a member is no longer interested in the Brotherhood at all, it is suggested only a transfer to the rogues and nothing more. In the event that a member realizes they want to come back, it's a simple matter of transferring back to their unit. Members who have been gone for a substantial amount of time are, of course, welcome to transfer to any unit they like.

The practice of 'Clan hopping' (going rogue and then transferring from rogue to another Clan in order to avoid the hassles of an inter-[[Clan]] transfer) is not allowed under any circumstances and may be addressed by the Chamber of Justice.

=== Inactive Dossier ===
If a member wants a little bit more finality to the termination of their Brotherhood career or wants to make it clear to people recruiting from the Rogues that they are not interested in being an active member, they can request to have their dossier marked as inactive. Information previously on the dossier will not appear (it will display as "This dossier is inactive") though the dossier itself will still show up when searching.

==== Invisible Dossier ====
In the event that a member wants their dossier to not appear at all in the database but still wants to keep it there in case they decide to return, the Master at Arms can make their dossier completely invisible except to those with high enough database access.. In cases where someone wants to be 'deleted,' it is recommended that you consider making your dossier invisible first.

=== Dossier Deletion ===
If a member is 100% sure they do not want to be in the Brotherhood and do not want to return, they have the option of requesting permanent deletion. In this instance, your name, email address, rank, medals, personal data, and history will be permanently deleted. Once your dossier is deleted, it is gone. The Master at Arms will NOT restore it. In order for a dossier to be deleted, the member must e-mail the Master at Arms, copying the Grand Master, with an explanation for the deletion request. The Master at Arms or Grand Master will seek confirmation from the member through a follow-up e-mail that the deletion is intended, informing the member in that e-mail that the deletion is permanent. If the member confirms the deletion request, the request will be processed. Deletion requests will be denied for reasons of “restarting one’s character.”. Only members who did not wish to ever return to active status should consider this step.

=== Clone Deletion ===

Pursuant to the [[Covenant]]'s prohibition on cloning members are allowed only a single dossier at one time. There are circumstances in which returning members are unable to log into their old account, or forget the existence of said account, so create a new one. The server pings these clones and the Chamber investigates. In these instances, the Chamber recommends the second clone dossier to be permanently deleted and works with the Seneschal to restore access to the original dossier. The Chamber always works to maintain consistency with the ''original dossier'' including rank and prestige.

=== Character Restarts ===

There are times where Brotherhood members wish to re-roll a character and start from scratch. The Chamber’s preferred manner of starting a new character is to request a name/path change from your original dossier and proceed from there. This allows you to make a new character that starts at your original rank and medals. Situations where the members wishes to start over from scratch have been granted, but are done so cautiously and on a case by case basis.

=== Policy History ===
* Added dossier deletion clarification in July 2015.
* Policy updated to reflect accidental clone deletion and character restarts in August 2014 by [[Aabsdu Dupar]].
* Originally uploaded in May 2011 by Orv Dessrx with information taken from a Master at Arms report of Syn Kaek.

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CoJ Case 016

2017-01-28T18:36:48Z

Jac Cotelin: Fixing link

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'''DB vs Jaymz''' was the added to the Chamber archives as the sixteenth case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]], however it was actually completed during the time of [[Justicar]] [[Firefox]]. The archive information was lost until it was later discovered by Justicar [[Kir Katarn]], who added it to the archives as case number sixteen. During the case, the [[Left Hand of Justice]] was [[Korras]], and the [[Right Hand of Justice]] was [[Halcyon Rokir]].

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* Bla'Shire (aka Jaymz)

=== Charges ===
* Cloning

=== Verdict ===
* Guilty

=== Sentence ===
* [[Demotion]] from [[Proselyte|Acolyte]] to [[Novice]]
* Official Letter of Reprimand
* Three Months Probation

== Case Summary ==
It was discovered by the Chamber of Justice that Bla'Shire had created a clone named "Krayn Cotelin". After finishing it's investigation and gathering enough IP evidence to warrant a conviction, Right Hand of Justice Halcyon Rokir brought forth the charge of cloning against Bla'Shire. The defendant claimed he was innocent in several emails, however after more extensive talks the Justicar was able to mediate a solution. Bla'Shire was found guilty of cloning and demoted to Novice, given an Official [[Letter of Reprimand]], and three months probation.

== Related News Posts ==
* No news posts were made regarding this case.

== Justicar's Opinion ==
* No opinion was issued by the Justicar that is on record.

== Points of Interest ==
The way this case was handled, though direct mediation by the Justicar, was a precursor of the current [[Dark Covenant]] Article VIII, Section 8.03(e), concerning mediation. This section says:

''"The Justicar, the [[Grand Master]] or a Hand of Justice, upon receiving a formal complaint, may attempt to mediate the dispute to arrive at a settlement. Attempted mediation does not bar the member from continuing the adjudication under their complaint if mediation fails. At the end of a successful mediation, the Justicar may ask for a withdrawal of the complaint or, if three months have passed since the end of mediation without any further inquiries by the complaining member, the Justicar may dismiss the complaint himself."''

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

CoJ Case 033

2017-01-28T18:34:05Z

Jac Cotelin: Fixing links

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{{CoJCases}}'''DB vs Robin Hawk''' was the thirty-third case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Kir Katarn]], the Left Hand of Justice was [[Brujah]], and the Right Hand of Justice was [[Angelo Dante]]. However, RHoJ Angelo Dante recused himself from this case due a prior relationship with the defendant, and was therefore replaced by former Hand of Justice and Dark Councilor [[Halcyon Taldrya]].

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* Robin Hawk

=== Charges ===
* Harassment
* Disreputable Behavior

=== Verdict ===
* Guilty on all counts

=== Sentence ===
* Demoted to rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]]
* Official [[Letter of Reprimand]]
* One Year [[Probation]]

== Case Summary ==
Several members of the Brotherhood, having become frustrated with Robin's behavior, had asked her to cease contacting them in the future. Unfortunately, Robin refused to abide by these requests, and continued to contact these members, in one case even attempting to extend contact to their spouse. These events generated complaints which were brought to the Justicar, leading to Robin receiving several warnings, followed by an Official Letter of Reprimand, serving as an official warning to cease all contact and inappropriate behavior. Soon thereafter, Robin attempted to contact the spouse of a Brotherhood member again, violating these warnings. The Chamber of Justice then charged her with Harassment and Disreputable Behavior. Robin plead not guilty, and her case was taken to a trial by jury. The prosecution and defense authored their respective arguments, which were then sent to the jury. The jury deliberated, and then unanimously decided that Robin was guilty of all the charges against her. Due to the seriousness of her offenses, and her past history of ignoring reprimand and punishment, she was given a harsh sentence to act as a deterrent to future misbehavior.

== Related News Posts ==
''Posted By DP [[Kir Katarn]] - 12/1/2010'' 
''Chamber of Justice Communique #032a''

On this day, December 1, 2010 of the Liberated Brotherhood, I the Justicar of the Brotherhood now announce the punishment that this Chamber lays upon Robin Hawk d'Tana. Upon the conclusion of fair and just proceedings, a jury of your peers finds you:

*On the Charge of Harassment -
**You did willfully and knowingly harass several members of the Brotherhood, and the spouse of a member, who is not a Brotherhood member. Your persistent torment continued after requests to cease contact by these members, after official warnings, and even after you received a final warning and Official Letter of Reprimand from the Chamber of Justice.
**The jury finds you '''GUILTY'''.

*On the Charge of Disreputable Behavior -
**You did willfully and knowingly bring onto yourself and the Brotherhood disrepute, by using a relationship established within the Brotherhood to inappropriately gain access to, and persistently harass, a non-club member.
**The jury finds you '''GUILTY'''.

Sentencing for the party is as follows:

*Demotion from Sith Battlemaster to Dark Jedi Knight
*Official Letter of Reprimand
*One year of Probation
**The terms of probation are thus:
***The guilty party may not receive promotion, appointment to position, or any citation or honor of merit without the explicit permission of the Justicar
***The guily party may not have any further contact with the members she has been found guilty of harassing without the explicit permission of the Justicar

== Justicar's Opinion ==
''Posted By DP [[Kir Katarn]] - 12/1/2010'' 
''Justicar's Opinion - 032 DB vs. Robin Hawk''

This case was an extension of behavioral issues with the defendant reaching back more than a year. Before this case had even begun, the defendant had already been warned multiple times both executively and judicially, and removed from multiple leadership positions as reprimands by leaders all the way up to the Grand Master.

Over the past several months, the Justicar had received multiple complaints regarding unwanted contact between the defendant and several Brotherhood members. These members had requested the defendant cease contacting them, but she had ignored these requests. The Chamber of Justice warned the defendant to stop, yet she did not desist. Finally, after the defendant attempted to contact the spouse of a Brotherhood member with the intent to cause marital difficulties, the Chamber of Justice issued the defendant an Official Letter of Reprimand. This reprimand and final warning instructed the defendant to cease her grossly inappropriate behavior, and notified her that further issues would result in prosecution.

Soon thereafter, the Justicar was brought another complaint, indicating the defendant had attempted to contact the spouse of a Brotherhood member yet again. This was a clear violation of the final warning she received in the Official Letter of Reprimand. The Chamber determined that charges must now be brought against the defendant. The defendant was notified of the charges against her, being Harassment and Disreputable Behavior, and she plead not guilty. A jury of six members was then randomly assembled as required by the Dark Covenant, and the prosecution and defense both submitted their arguments. These arguments were examined by the jury, and they deliberated the merits of the arguments before voting unanimously that the defendant was guilty of all charges.

The sentencing phase then began and the Justicar had to determine the most appropriate punishment for the defendant. The defendant's full record of inappropriate behavior was taken into account, as was the fact that prior punishments and reprimands had not had the desired effect, as the defendant continued to violate the Covenant. In addition, a serious matter in this case was the fact that the defendant had gone beyond the Brotherhood to persistently harass the spouse of a member (who is not herself involved with the organization). This is a very serious concern, as our members have a right privacy for themselves and their family members, and do not expect their membership in the Brotherhood to be a threat to those rights. Therefore, the Justicar determined the sentence must be appropriately harsh. Thus the defendant was demoted two ranks from Battlemaster to Dark Jedi Knight, given another Letter of Reprimand, and put on probation for an entire year.

All members of the Brotherhood join our organization with the expectation they will be provided with a fun and safe environment. While all of our members are granted a right to free speech, the Dark Covenant specifically stipulates that they must exercise that freedom while “...having respect for and protecting the rights of other members.” Persistent harassment destroys the safety of the environment we have created for our members, and the Chamber of Justice must act in all of these cases.

== Points of Interest ==
This was only the second case in the history of the [[Chamber of Justice]] to have a Hand of Justice recuse himself. The first was [[009 DB vs. Halc]], the case which prompted the Chamber to create a recusal rule.

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

CoJ Case 009

2017-01-28T18:33:45Z

Jac Cotelin: Fixing Links

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'''DB vs Halc''' was the ninth case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Kir Katarn]], the Left Hand of Justice (Doni Tzu Tarentae) recused himself, and the Right Hand of Justice was Dacien "BubbaX" Victae.

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* [[Halcyon Rokir]]

=== Charges ===
* Plagiarism

=== Verdict ===
* Not Guilty

=== Sentence ===
* None

== Case Summary ==
When he was Consul of [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]], Halcyon created a page on the Arcona website that listed the fictional military ground forces of the clan. Once it was posted, members of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]] declared that it had been plagiarized from their own military page, and complained to [[Justicar]] [[Firefox]], who retired soon thereafter. The case was handed down to Justicar [[Kir Taldrya Katarn]] upon his appointment, and he determined that the initial arguments had merit, and a full and detailed investigation and trial should take place. The [[Chamber of Justice]] charged Halcyon with plagiarism, and then convened to weigh the evidence and determine his guilt or innocence. The Left Hand of Justice, Doni Tzu Tarentae, recused himself because of his involvement with the material in question. After examining the evidence and discussing it, the Right Hand of Justice and Justicar came to the same conclusion, that while there were some similarities, they did not meet the criteria for plagiarism. Therefore Halcyon was found not guilty of the charge.

== Related News Posts ==
''Posted By [[Kir Katarn]] - 2/5/2007

Chamber of Justice Communique #011a''

On this day, February 5, 2007 of the Liberated Brotherhood, I the Justicar of the Brotherhood now announce the decision that this Chamber lays upon Dark Jedi Master [[Halcyon Rokir]].

Upon the conclusion of fair and just proceedings, this Chamber finds you:

On the Charge of Plagiarism: Not Guilty

This Chamber has found you not guilty of the crime you stood accused of, and therefore we lay no punishment upon you. However we are issuing a warning to be more careful with similar situations in the future to avoid any impression of impropriety.

Signed and Sealed in Justice,

Dark Side Adept Kir Taldrya Katarn
Justicar and High Protector of the Dark Brotherhood

== Justicar's Opinion ==
''Posted By [[Kir Katarn]] - 2/5/2007

Justicar's Opinion - Case #009 Dark Brotherhood vs. Halcyon Rokir''

The complaint brought against DJM Halc was that of plagiarism. While he was [[Consul]] of Arcona, Halc was said to have taken the Military Ground Forces layout of [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]] and then used them with very few changes for [[Arcona|Clan Arcona]]. Halc also did admit to looking at the Tarentum site prior to creating his. This was later viewed on the Arcona website, and the complaint was registered under Justicar [[Firefox]]. An investigation and discussion were begun, and this information was all handed down to me upon my appointment.

The decision was made to formally charge Halc with Plagiarism and proceed from there. Since the penalty for the charge was less than three-grade demotion or expulsion, the [[Chamber of Justice]] convened to weigh the evidence and determine his guilt or innocence. Left Hand of Justice Donitz recused himself during this time due to his personal involvement as author of the Tarentum document. After examining the evidence and discussing it, the Right Hand of Justice and Justicar came to the same conclusion, and the decision was announced. Our focus in the investigation and the examination was a comparison of the two documents.

The main similarities include the fact that the planets are listed from innermost to outermost, both have numerically correct (1,2,3) unit designations, they both omit several unit types (command, intelligence, quartermaster, etc.), and the general formatting. The order of planets in Brotherhood documents typically go either inner to outer, or outer to inner, giving any posted system a 50/50 chance of matching up with any other. The numerically ordered unit designations would seem normal to anyone not acquainted with real world random designations, which is confirmed by the fact that several other clans use numerically ordered designations as well. The omission of certain unit types cannot be used as fair comparison considering the staggering amount of possible units - all orders of battle will match up many "missing" unit types. Finally the use of tabs to indicate inferior position is used throughout both documents, but this is a very common formating technique.

While a quick glance might make it appear the two are very similar, in reality the similarities have more to do with the way the documents are formatted, than the actual content. For example; Arcona's contains 89 Divisions while Tarentum's boasts 112, Arcona has only five different division types while Tarentum has 10, Arcona is completely devoid of Armor divisions while Tarentum has both heavy and medium armor, Arcona has plain artillery divisions while Tarentum has space, medium, and heavy mobile artillery, finally Arcona uses brigades while Tarentum never does. These are simply a few of the differences in actual content.

Beyond the specific content differences, it is the court's opinion that the authors of Clan Tarentum's document did not create the Army, Corps, Division, etc. nor Infantry, Artillery, etc. designations and thus cannot lay sole claim to their use. In fact, these are easily researched terms that can be found in many online sources. In addition, the format used by both documents (i.e. Army > Corps > Divisions) is a common standard used by nearly all western armies.

This preponderance of facts led the Chamber to the decision that Dark Jedi Master Halcyon Rokir was not guilty of the charge of plagiarism. We included a warning to be more careful in future endeavors because we believe something as simple as minor formating changes or crediting sources could have avoided this entire process. For the record the offending site has been taken down by Clan Arcona, and we received full
cooperation from all parties.

Signed and Sealed in Justice,

Dark Side Adept Kir Taldrya Katarn

Justicar and High Protector of the Dark Brotherhood

== Points of Interest ==
Two important developments originated from this case. The first was the introduction of the ''Justicar's Opinion'', a detailed explanation of the case and decisions made by the court, issued by the Justicar at the end of the trial. New Justicar [[Kir Taldrya Katarn]] determined that too much of the Chamber was shrouded in mystery due to its closed proceedings, so he decided to post opinions for each case to open up the details of the process to the members. This was the first case in which such an opinion was issued, soon afterwards the [[Dark Covenant]] was amended to make the Justicar's Opinion a requirement for every case. The second development was the recusal rule - if a Hand of Justice recuses himself, the Justicar may replace him with a Dark Council member for that case. In this case the [[Left Hand of Justice]] had recused himself, which left the Chamber shorthanded, with merely the Justicar and [[Right Hand of Justice]] to review the case material. After the trial had concluded it was decided that there must be a procedure for filling a position that was vacant due to recusal so the Chamber would have three members during all trials.

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

CoJ Case 008

2017-01-28T18:32:49Z

Jac Cotelin: Fixing Links

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'''DB vs Kromtal''' was the eighth case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Kir Katarn]], the Left Hand of Justice was [[Raken]], and the Right Hand of Justice was Dacien "BubbaX" Victae.

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* Kromtal Stormfyld

=== Charges ===
* Disreputable Behavior

=== Verdict ===
* Guilty

=== Sentence ===
* [[Demotion]] from [[Krath Priest]] to [[Dark Jedi Knight]]
* Official Letter of Reprimand
* One year [[Probation]]

== Case Summary ==
After the Brotherhood split from the [[Emperor's Hammer]], many members of both clubs perpetrated acts against each other. During one such event, Kromtal got in a lengthy argument via an email thread with the head of the EH, and was instructed by the [[Grand Master]] to cease all harassment activities in any way related to the EH or it's leaders. Soon thereafter it was brought to the attention of the GM that someone had repeatedly vandalized the EH's Wookiepedia page. These vandalizations were all removed, but would be quickly replaced with worse material, finally culminating in the posting of the EH leaders home phone number and address. When contacted with this information, the GM forwarded it to the Justicar, who initiated an investigation. The Wookiepedia account used to vandalize the page was matched to Kromtal, and he was charged by the Chamber of Justice with Disreputable Behavior. The defendant initially claimed this violated the new statute of limitations clause of the Dark Covenant, however he misunderstood the wording, use, and start date of the statute - as the Chamber explained. The defendant refused to enter a plea, and an automatic "guilty" plea was entered in the record. The Chamber then demoted Kromtal from [[Krath Priest]] to [[Dark Jedi Knight]], issued him an Official Letter of Reprimand, and put him on probation for one year.

== Related News Posts ==
''Chamber of Justice Communique #013a

Posted By [[Kir Katarn]] - 2/15/2007''

On this day, February 15, 2007 of the Liberated Brotherhood, I the Justicar of the Brotherhood now announce the punishment that this Chamber lays upon Krath Priest Kromtal Stormfyld.

Upon the conclusion of fair and just proceedings, this Chamber finds you:

On the Charge of Disreputable Behavior -

You willingly and knowingly partook in action that brought disrepute to the Brotherhood as a whole, after being warned to cease. This action included repeatedly defacing the Emperor's Hammer Wookieepedia page with increasing severity, up to the point of publishing GA Ronin's name, home phone number, and address - and encouraging people to visit him at home. These acts were not in the best interest of the Brotherhood and you were aware of this when he repeatedly committed said acts - this Chamber finds you GUILTY.

Sentencing for the party is as follows:

* Demotion from Krath Priest to Dark Jedi Knight
* Official Letter of Reprimand entered in your file
* One year of Probation

The terms of probation are thus:

* The guilty party may not receive promotion, appointment to position, or any citation or honor of merit without the explicit permission of the Justicar
* In addition, he may not hold any leadership position until his probationary period expires
Signed and Sealed in Justice,

Dark Side Adept Kir Taldrya Katarn

Justicar and High Protector of the Dark Brotherhood

== Justicar's Opinion ==
''Justicar's Opinion – Case #008 DB vs. Kromtal Stormfyld

Posted By [[Kir Katarn]] - 2/15/2007''

The complaint brought against Kromtal Stormfyld was that of Disreputable Behavior. He was accused of vandalizing the Emperor's Hammer wookieepedia page several times, finally posting Ronin's home phone number and address, and encouraging members to harass him at home. He was warned several times to cease this behavior but did not heed the warnings. This complaint was originally brought to Justicar Firefox, who began an investigation of the event. Unfortunately real life events prevented him from completing the case, and it was passed onto me to finish.

The evidence collected included copies of the several different posts made by Kromtal, matched by both IP and known alias. These posts caused harm to the Brotherhood's image and to the relations between our club and the Emperor's Hammer. The Disreputable Behavior rule states that actions taken by members outside of club activities that reflect on the club can be prosecuted, and in this case Kromtal willingly acted against the clubs best interest.

Kromtal was formally approached with the charge against him and offered the standard time to plea, however he responded with several emails in which he refused to plea and contested the Chamber's authority over him. After several warnings and consultations with the Left Hand of Justice, Kromtal still refused to plea, and after the plea period ended, an assumed guilty plea was entered in the record as is precedent in the Brotherhood. This was followed by the sentencing period, during which it was decided Kromtal would be demoted from Krath Priest to Dark Jedi Knight, have an Official Letter of Reprimand put into his dossier, and serve one year on probation.

== Points of Interest ==
This case contains three interesting topics - the automatic guilty plea, the introduction of the statute of limitations, and the prosecution of crimes outside the Brotherhood itself. In case [[006 DB vs. Gilkane]], Justicar [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]] established the precedent for an automatic "guilty" plea in the event a defendant refuses to enter a plea of his own. This precedent was followed by Justicar [[Kir Taldrya Katarn]] in this case - however it's use led to a discussion among the Chamber of Justice and Dark Council. After this case was concluded, it was decided that in future cases a refusal to plea would result in an automatic "not guilty" plea, and a Trial by Justicar. This was deemed to be more fair to defendants - even though they refused to cooperate, they would still be treated as if they were contesting the charge.

The statute of limitations was a topic that had been talked about in the Chamber of Justice and Dark Council previously, and the momentum to establish such a statute was strong after the events during [[007 DB vs. Oberst]]. On January 1, 2007, Grand Master [[Jac Cotelin]] announced that the statute had officially been added to the Dark Covenant. The statute states that all complaints must be received within three months of the discovery of the underlying event, or else they will be dismissed. This statute was enacted with an initial three-month grace period, during which any complaints from the past could be made without restraint. This grace period was how the complaint about Kromtal's behavior was permitted to move forward.

The final topic is the prosecution of the Brotherhood member for actions which were taken on Wookiepedia, which is not a DB website or resource. The defendant argued that these actions were outside the Chamber's jurisdiction, however the charge was based on the wording of the Disreputable Behavior statute used at the time. This statute said:

''"Disreputable Behavior: No member shall willfully partake in any action that brings disrepute onto the Dark Brotherhood, as a whole. They are expected to act in the organization's best interest. Dark Jedi found to be causing harm to the organization's image shall be punished based on their actions. This category includes many actions taken by members outside the club activities that reflect on the organization, such as treason, acts to sabotage, or stealing of property of Dark Brotherhood members or other organizations."''

The Chamber argued that repeatedly vandalizing the EH Wookieepedia page with increasing severity, up to the point of publishing a real life name, phone number, and address, and encouraging people to visit him at home were not acts in the best interest of the Brotherhood, and that these acts brought disrepute onto the Dark Brotherhood. Since this argument could be used for a DB member committed real-life crimes, the Chamber also stated that the EH and the Dark Brotherhood have a direct, known relationship and Kromtal's actions brought direct harm to the relations between the two clubs. Therefore while the details of this specific case permitted the Chamber to prosecute a member for actions outside of the DB, the precedent for doing so again in the future was set to a very narrow, specific set of circumstances.

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

CoJ Case 007

2017-01-28T18:30:43Z

Jac Cotelin: Fixing links

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'''DB vs Oberst''' was the seventh case tried by the [[Chamber of Justice]]. The sitting [[Justicar]] was [[Firefox]], the Left Hand of Justice was [[Korras]], and the Right Hand of Justice was [[Halcyon Rokir]].

== Basic Case Information ==
=== Defendants Name ===
* [[Maxamillian von Oberst]]

=== Charges ===
* Dereliction of Duty
* Abuse of Power
* Disreputable Behavior - Mutiny

=== Verdict ===
* All charges dropped

=== Sentence ===
* None

== Case Summary ==
Oberst is a longtime member of the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and the [[Dark Brotherhood]], who had been permitted to rejoin the Brotherhood at the time of the split. Due to differences in opinion, Oberst often ended up butting heads against various levels of leadership in the Brotherhood, including the [[Grand Master]] and his [[Consul]]. In addition, he was often the subject of harassment complaints from various members. Finally it was requested that the Justicar initiate proceedings. The [[Chamber of Justice]] gathered evidence and the Justicar charged Oberst with Dereliction of Duty, Abuse of Power, and Disreputable Behavior - Mutiny. These charges stemmed mostly from Oberst's relations with other members and leaders, interference with the Dark Council's interactions with [[Tarentum|Clan Tarentum]], and his declaration of "martial law" in Clan Tarentum. The initial charges were longer, but the prosecution dropped the charges of Crude Behavior and Verbal abuse due to the age of much of the evidence. The prosecution presented its arguments to the [[Justicar]], and after obtaining an extension, the defense submitted their arguments as well - the case never made it past this stage.

The case was put on the backburner by the Justicar, and eventually just faded away. There was no official end to the case, no pronouncement by the Justicar, no official dropping of charges by the prosecution, the Chamber simply failed to follow through on the judicial procedures put forth by the Covenant. When [[Justicar]] [[Kir Taldrya Katarn]] was appointed, he gathered the case information and entered it into the Chamber archive, and declared the charges dropped, as too much time had passed to finish the trial.

== Related News Posts ==
* There were no news posts made regarding this case

== Justicar's Opinion ==
* At this point in Chamber history, the Justicar did not issue opinions on cases.

== Points of Interest ==
This case was one of the starting points for three important developments in the Chamber's history. To begin with, at this point the [[Covenant]] did not contain a statute of limitations as it now does. Many of the logs and emails that were used as evidence in this case were fairly old, which is the main reason that the prosecution dropped the Crude Behavior and Verbal Abuse charges. The statute of limitations was decided upon and added to the Covenant after the case had ended. In addition, many of the complaints against Oberst would now fit under the "Harassment" clause (Article VIII, Section 8.06(n)) - however this did not yet exist, it was added later. Finally, Article VIII, Section 8.03(b), which states ''"Once a complaint is submitted, the member's rights in that complaint shall not expire until a full conclusion of the case through trial, settlement or dismissal"'' was a direct result of this case. This section requires the Justicar and the Chamber of Justice to officially act on all complaints, even if that merely involves an investigation and dismissal.

During the case the defense submitted a "motion to dismiss", which the Justicar initially responded to saying it was not permitted, then eventually allowed. The prosecution came up with counter arguments, which were presented to the Justicar, who ruled that the motion was not permitted. Motions to dismiss (which is technically called a "Motion for Summary Judgment"), or any other type of motion, are not permitted by the [[Covenant]]. This precedent lead to the current Chamber of Justice policy on Motions, which states, ''"The Chamber of Justice does not recognize motions of any kind from any party."''

[[Category:Chamber Case History]]

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2017-01-28T18:20:41Z

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Category:Chamber of Justice Policies

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The following are policies created by the Justicar in relation to non-Covenant specific actions. By rule, they will not contradict the [[Covenant]].

[[Category:DJB Info]] [[Category:Policies]]

Category:Character Sheet Guide

2017-01-28T18:14:01Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

This category holds all pages making up the guide to the Dark Brotherhood's character sheet system.

[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Brotherhood Guidelines]] [[Category:Voice Policies]]

Grand Master

2017-01-28T18:13:03Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
[[Grand Master]] (GM)—The [[Grand Master]] is the highest [[rank]] and position in the Brotherhood. He has far reaching administrative responsibilities that cover nearly all aspects of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. With the future interest of the organization in mind, he both leads the membership as a whole and directs the policies and hierarchy of the Brotherhood. This leader’s far-reaching perspective allows him to consider all of the seemingly disparate services, hierarchies, and other facets of the club when making decisions. His oversight unifies these different areas into one whole which we call the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. This tremendous responsibility is given to one talented individual and comes with widespread powers. He is in command of the entire Brotherhood.

The current Grand Master is '''{{GM}}'''.

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Administration of the DB Website and [[Official IRC Channels]]
* Administration of the [[Dark Council]], [[Societies]], [[Clans]], and Auxiliary Staff ([[Tribunes]])
* Management of high-level promotions/awards
* Administration of fictional development ([[Dark Voice]], spoils of war, storyline, etc.)
* Revision/Creation/Approval of [[Dark Brotherhood]] documents, including the [[Dark Covenant]], [[Leadership Manuals]], [[:Category:Policies|Policies]], and other membership guides
* Coordinating [[Center for Interclub Relations|Inter-Club Relations]]
* Member Services, including competition/gaming oversight, frequent communication with the membership.

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Website, IRC'''

* Ensures that there is secure, reliable, and long-term hosting for the Dark Brotherhood website
* Provides hosting for Dark Brotherhood related websites and files
* Ensures that the darkjedibrotherhood.com, darkjedibrotherhood.org, darkjedibrotherhood.net, darkbrotherhood.org, darkjedib.com, swgn.com, and starwarsalliance.com domains remain registered
* Oversees the development and maintenance of the Star Wars Gaming Nexus website
* Actively works with the Seneschal to facilitate needed upgrades to the Brotherhood website
* Directs the vision and organization of the Brotherhood website
* Responsible for keeping the Dark Brotherhood IRC channels within true Brotherhood ownership
* Ensures that there is a constant backup of Dark Brotherhood data
* Ensures that there is an archive of old data for historical purposes

'''Dark Covenant'''

* Maintains the Dark Covenant as the Constitution of the Dark Brotherhood
* Manages votes on amendments which require it
* Documents changes and conducts proper versioning and archiving
* Directs proposals that will change elements of the Covenant
* Knows and upholds the directives of the Covenant

'''Dark Brotherhood Generally'''

* Charged with maintaining communication between the various different groups within the brotherhood such as the Clans and the Dark Council
* Directs a vision of growth for the club
* Maintains quality control throughout the Brotherhood
* Directs and maintains activity and functionality of the Brotherhood Calendar

'''Leadership Development Generally'''

* Records leadership activity (reports, evaluations, communications, projects, etc.)
* Maintains duty responsibility contracts with subordinate leaders
* Performs regular evaluations of leadership performance
* Provides constructive criticism for subordinate leaders
* Develops forums for fostering the development of future leaders
* Works cooperatively with the leaders to achieve Council goals.
* Reviews and appoints new leaders in positions of responsibility
* Establishes goals for subordinates and tracks their progress in meeting these goals

'''Finances'''

* Holds in trust an account for donations dedicated to the Brotherhood
* Accepts donations from members when given
* Requests donations when required
* Uses donated money to offset the cost of domain names and servers
* Reports quarterly on the income and balance of the account

'''Dark Council'''

* Responsible for the structure of the Dark Council and the [[Efficacious Dispersal of Responsibility II|delegation of duties]]
* Appoints members to fill vacant Dark Council positions
* Oversees the work and progress of each Dark Council office
* Completes reviews of Dark Councilors with the Deputy Grand Master
* Removes ineffective Dark Council members
* Advises in and approves the appointment of Praetors
* Oversees the transition from one Dark Council member to the next
* Responsible for the training of new Dark Council Members
* Gains detailed Internal Reports of goals, progress, issues and other items of interest from each office

'''Societies'''

* Oversees the creation and maintenance of societal structures
* Appoints members to fill vacant Society Leader positions
* Oversees the work and progress of each Society Leader office
* Removes ineffective Society Leaders
* Oversees the transition from one Society Leader to the next
* Responsible for the training of new Society Leaders
* Gains detailed Internal Reports of goals, progress, issues and other items of interest from each society

'''Clans'''

* Responsible for the decisions regarding the creation and removal of clans
* Develops and maintains Brotherhood policy on the creation of clans
* Works with Clan leaders to devise an order policy that is suitable for each clan
* Oversees the opening and closing of houses
* Appoints members to fill vacant Consul positions
* Gains advice and input from clan members prior to decisions on Clan Summit appointments
* Oversees the work and progress of each Clan
* Removes ineffective Consuls
* Advises in and approves the appointment of Quaestors and Proconsuls
* Oversees the transition from one Consul to the next
* Responsible for the training of new Consuls
* Gains detailed Internal Reports of goals, progress, issues and other items of interest from each clan

'''Tribunes'''

* Develops and creates Tribune positions
* Approves applications for Guild Tribune positions
* Appoints members to Tribune positions
* Jointly with the Deputy Grand Master, oversees the work of the Tribunes
* Removes ineffective or inactive Tribunes
* Oversees the transition from one Tribune to the next
* Responsible for the training of new Tribunes
* Gains detailed Internal Reports of goals, progress, issues and other items of interest from each tribune

'''Fictional Development, Illustrations, Storyline, Possessions, Dominion'''

* Approves and coordinates the fictional storyline of the Dark Brotherhood
* Approves and coordinates the fictional storyline of the Orders
* Approves and coordinates the fair dispersal of ships, weapons and men
* Approves and coordinates the management of the Brotherhood dominion
* Approves and coordinates all clan and personal artifact possessions
* Oversees for the bi-monthly distribution of the Dark Voice newsletter
* Works with the Dark Voice Tribune to ensure the Brotherhood storyline is encapsulated within the Dark Voice
* Approves all major graphical initiatives for the Brotherhood
* Keeps the Order of Battle updated
* Keeps the Order of Artifacts updated

'''Dark Side Compendium'''

* Oversees the development and vision of the Dark Side Compendium

'''History, Archiving, Encyclopedia'''

* Responsible for collecting and storing Brotherhood and Clan history, including text, graphics and websites.
* Archives websites in a manner that does not require an active internet connection
* Develops and maintains an encyclopedia of Brotherhood characters, members and events

'''Codex'''

* Develops and maintains the Brotherhood Codex.
* Ensures that all changes to the Codex are tracked and that versioning occurs for historical reference.

'''Interclub Affairs'''

* Jointly responsible with the Deputy Grand Master for interclub affairs
* Develops and maintains the interclub policies and procedures
* Approves and denies alliance proposals
* Deals with enemies of the Brotherhood
* Ensures that the Center for Interclub Relations is updated

'''Policies, Documents, Manuals'''

* Creates and maintains policy on ownership rights and the crediting of work
* Creates and maintains the policy on licensing of work to the Dark Brotherhood indefinitely
* Ensures that all Dark Brotherhood policies are maintained and intact within the Decree system or in some other form of public reference
* Develops standards for Brotherhood visuals, policies, projects, and groups
* Reviews and approves or denies any proposal on Brotherhood structure or policy
* Ensures that there is proper documentation for every position in the Brotherhood
* Responsible for creating documentation on new positions created
* Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all Alacrity of the Commander documents

'''Promotions and Awards'''

* Reserves final oversight authority on all promotions within the Elder class and ensures no marginalization of the ranks within
* Reserves final oversight authority on all awards within the Elite stratum and ensures no marginalization of the awards within

'''Competitions, Gaming'''

* Decides on ship and artifact awards for Vendettas
* Accepts map and level Designs created by members
* Works to establish centralized gaming servers for the Brotherhood
* Assists in the administration of central gaming servers

== Fictional Role ==
The Grand Master is the Dark Lord of the Sith, and supreme leader of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. The Grand Master has absolute sovereign reign and serves as the head of state, head of the government and commander in chief. The Grand Master also commands the Iron Legion- which encompasses the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s naval fleet and armed forces. Beyond this, the Grand Master also employees a mixture of Loyalist and Mercenaries to keep control over the independent units that ultimately pay tribute to the Grand Master’s rule in exchange for resources and power. They maintain a Royal Guard that takes the most promising individuals in the Dark Brotherhood and places them in honorary roles, which is overseen by the Fist of the Brotherhood. The Grand Master is also the head of the Inquisitorius, which is overseen by the Voice of the Brotherhood.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Grand Master as a Rank ==
[[File:GM.png|479px]]

Those who are appointed in the position of Grand Master obtain the rank of Grand Master as well. This [[Ranks|rank]] is otherwise unreachable. Any member appointed Grand Master will retain the [[Ranks|rank]] even after their retirement.

== Former Grand Masters ==
The current Grand Master is '''{{GM}}'''.

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{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="450" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Grand Masters of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Kane Vader]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Jedgar O. Paladin
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Kreeayt Havok]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Crona]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Jac Cotelin]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Justinian Khyron]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Justin Stryker
| ?? - ??
|-
| Justinian Khyron
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Thedek]]
| October 9, 1999 - July 16, 2000
|-
| [[Archibald Zoraan]]
| July 16, 2000 - April 2001
|-
| [[Chi Long]]
| August 2001 - November 6, 2001
|-
| [[Firefox]] ''The Exodus took place during reign''
| November 6, 2001 - October 16, 2004
|-
| Jac Cotelin
| October 17, 2004 - February 15, 2007
|-
| [[Aristan Dantes]]
| February 20, 2007 - February 19, 2009
|-
| [[Muz Ashen]]
| February 21, 2009 - February 21, 2015
|-
| [[Darth Pravus]]
| February 23, 2015 - Present
|-
|}</center>

== Trivia ==
* At one time, Grand Masters were expected to carry an ebony staff as a mark of their office. Upon the retirement of Lord [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin]], this fell out of fashion.

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Deputy Grand Master

2017-01-28T18:11:37Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
'''Deputy Grand Master''' (DGM) — The Deputy Grand Master has responsibilities and authority only second to the [[Grand Master]]. Operating under the auspices of the Brotherhood’s leader, the Deputy Grand Master often finds himself assisting through a variety of roles in nearly every aspect of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He assists the Grand Master in establishing policy and hierarchy, providing for the future of the organization. The Deputy Grand Master is important for the oversight of both the [[Dark Council]] and [[Clans]] alike, adding perspective to that of the Grand Master. Beyond his executive responsibilities to the Grand Master, however, the Deputy Grand Master has been given several important tasks on his own, such as the development and administration of [[Vendetta]] events. The Deputy Grand Master is often next in line for the [[Iron Throne]], but his first line of duty is as a friend and advisor to the Grand Master.

The current Deputy Grand Master is {{DGM}}.

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Assists the [[Grand Master]] in all projects and initiatives
* Administration of the [[Dark Council]], [[Societies]], [[Clans]], and Auxiliary Staff ([[Tribunes]])
* Assists in fictional development ([[Dark Voice]], spoils of war, storyline, etc.)
* Revision/Creation/Approval of [[Dark Brotherhood]] documents, including the [[Dark Covenant]], [[Leadership Manuals]], [[:Category:Policies|Policies]], and other membership guides.
* Provides member services, including competition/gaming oversight, frequent communication with the membership
* [[Vendetta]] development and administration

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Dark Brotherhood Generally'''

* Stands in for the Grand Master during any absence
* Knows and upholds the directives of the Covenant
* Charged with maintaining communication between the various different groups within the brotherhood such as the Clans and the Dark Council
* Assists in the development and direction of the Grand Master’s vision for the growth of the club
* Assists in maintaining quality control throughout the Brotherhood.
* At the request of the Grand Master, prepares staff studies that focus on improving certain areas of the Brotherhood

'''Executive Officer'''

* Works as the Grand Master’s principle assistant for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff, except in areas the GM reserves
* Holds any executive management authority granted to him by the Grand Master
* Frees the Grand Master from routine details of some areas and passes pertinent data, information, and insight to the Grand Master

'''Dark Council'''

* Advises the Grand Master in the appointment and removal of Dark Council members
* Helps oversee the working progress of the Dark Council
* Participates in the review of Internal Reports from the [[Dark Council]]
* Completes reviews of Dark Councilors with the Grand Master
* Assists in the appointment of [[Praetor|Praetors]]
* Helps oversee the training and transition of new Dark Council members

'''Societies'''

* Advises the Grand Master in the appointment and removal of Society Leader positions
* Helps oversee the working progress of the Societies
* Participates in the review of Internal Reports from the Societies
* Helps oversee the training and transition of new Society Leaders

'''Clans'''

* Advises the Grand Master in the appointment and removal of [[Consul|Consuls]]
* Helps oversee the working progress of the Clans
* Completes reviews of the Consuls with the Grand Master
* Participates in the review of Internal Reports from the Clans
* Helps oversee the training and transition of new Clan leaders
* Assists in the development of Clan foundations, stepping in where necessary to put the Clan on course

'''Tribunes'''

* Assists in the creation of [[:Category:Tribunes]] positions
* Advises the Grand Master in the appointment and removal of Tribunes
* Oversees the work progress of the Tribunes
* Jointly with the Grand Master, oversees the working progress of the Tribunes
* Participates in the review of Internal Reports from Tribunes
* Assists in the training and transition of new Tribunes

'''Fictional Development, Illustrations, Storyline, Possessions, Dominion'''

* Assists in the development of the fictional storyline of the Brotherhood
* Assists in the development, awarding and coordination of all Brotherhood ships and artifacts
* Assists in the management of the Brotherhood dominion.
* Advises in approvals of all clan and personal artifact possessions

'''Promotions and Awards'''

* Advises the Grand Master on promotions within the [[Elder]] class
* Advises the Grand Master on awards within the Elite stratum

'''Vendettas'''

* Responsible for the creation of two small Vendetta events per year
* Responsible for the development of Great Jedi War Vendettas
* Ensures that all work to be done for Vendetta preparation is completed prior to the start of the event
* Ensures adequate rules have been drawn up for each event that spell out, in no uncertain terms, what the scoring criteria will be
* Ensures that the storyline of the Vendetta fits properly within the fictional storyline of the DB at large
* Ensures that all Clans have proper notice of the timing and involvement of Vendetta events
* Responsible for running Vendetta events
* Approves and coordinates all Clan feuds
* Responsible for awards during Clan feuds

'''General Policies, Documents, Manuals'''

* Assists in ensuring that all [[Dark Brotherhood]] policies are maintained intact within the Decree system or in some other form of public reference
* Helps to review and approve or deny any proposal on Brotherhood structure or policy
* Helps to ensure that there is proper documentation for every position in the Brotherhood
* Assists in the creation of documentation for new positions created
* Assists in the creation and maintenance of all Alacrity of the Commander documents

'''Interclub Affairs'''

* Jointly responsible with the Grand Master for interclub affairs

== Fictional Role ==
The Deputy Grand Master is hand-picked by the Grand Master, to serve as their right hand and arbiter to the Dark Council. With this power, the Deputy Grand Master serves as the apprentice to the Grand Master and Dark Lord of the Sith. Save for the Grand Master and Justicar, their word carries the weight of unchallenged authority when overseeing Dark Council activity. Often, the Grand Master will bestow authority and titles upon their Deputy Grand Master to expand their own presence. This can include overseeing the conflicts that arise within the Clans on a more personal level so the Grand Master can focus elsewhere.

''See: [[Organizational Chart]]''

== Roll of Deputy Grand Masters ==
The current Deputy Grand Master is {{DGM}}.

<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Deputy Grand Masters of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Kreeayt Havok]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Crona
| ?? - ??
|-
| Deathwatch
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Justinian Khyron]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Justin Stryker
| ?? - ??
|-
| DBZero
| ?? - ??
|-
| Jammin
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Chi Long|Faethor]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Dev
| ?? - ??
|-
| Shaitan
| ?? - ??
|-
| Astatine
| ?? - ??
|-
| Torquemada
| ?? - ??
|-
| Astatine
| ?? - ??
|-
| Z'lar Khan
| ?? - ??
|-
| Arion Sunrider
| ?? - ??
|-
| Shaitan
| ?? - ??
|-
| Astatine
| ?? - ??
|-
| Mairin Astoris
| ?? - April 1, 2003
|-
| Hades
| April 4, 2003 - April 22, 2003
|-
| [[Jac Cotelin]] ''The Exodus took place during reign''
| April 25, 2003 - October 18, 2004
|-
| [[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
| October 20, 2004 - October 14, 2005
|-
| [[Kir Katarn]]
| October 14, 2005 - March 28, 2006
|-
| [[Xanos Sadow]]
| April 10, 2006 - November 9, 2006
|-
| [[Aristan Dantes]]
| November 11, 2006 - February 20, 2007
|-
| [[Halcyon Rokir]]
| March 3, 2007 - May 14, 2007
|-
| [[Muz Ashen]]
| May 19, 2007 - February 21, 2009
|-
| [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin]]
| May 11, 2009 - March 13, 2010
|-
| Aristan Dantes
| March 14, 2010 - March 5, 2011
|-
| Halcyon Rokir
| March 5, 2011 - November 4, 2012
|-
| [[Raken]]
| November 19, 2012 - September 2, 2014
|-
| [[Darth Pravus]]
| September 2, 2014 - February 23, 2015
|-
| Telaris "Mav" Cantor
| February 23, 2015 - Present
|-
|}</center>

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Fist of the Brotherhood

2017-01-28T18:11:03Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
'''The Fist of the Brotherhood''' (FIST) is a valuable member of the Dark Brotherhood, with a broad scope of responsibility. With authority over the gaming aspects of the Brotherhood, he commands the Royal Guard, develops gaming activities across all platforms, and is responsible for seeking out new venues for the gamers of the Dark Brotherhood.

The current '''Fist''' is {{Fist}}.

== Duties ==
* Administration of Gaming Nights.
* Maintains the [[Rites of Combat]].
* Seeks out new gaming platforms or mods that are of interest and viability for the Brotherhood.
* Encourages and drives participation in gaming events and the [[GMRG|Royal Guard]].
* Maintains the Royal Guard guide and administration.
* Assists in the maintenance and administration of [[Gaming Servers|gaming servers]].
* Assists members with issues and conflicts invovling gaming.
* Works with the [[Headmaster]] and the [[Shadow Academy]] to create courses related to gaming as necessary.
* Reviews new computer or console games related to the Brotherhood's interests
* Other duties as assigned by the [[Grand Master]]
* Administers training days for the DJB's gamers
* Assists in the maintenance and administration of [[DJB Voice Server|voice chat server]]

=== Policies ===
# New games will be evaluated by the Fist Staff to determine the level of interest within the Club, if an appropriate level of interest is deemed to be present the game will be added as an approved Platform. This may involve running Competitions or Polls about the new Game.
## Determination on if a Game will be added as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Platform initially is at the discretion of the Fist, DGM, and GM.
## Tier 1 Games will be moved to a Tier 2 Gaming Platform when activity has significantly dropped.
# Gaming competitions will be approved by the Fist or P:Fist.
# Gaming Submissions (PvP, PvE, and PvO) will be processed by the Fist Staff within 24 Hours of submission.
## During Vendettas, Great Jedi Wars, or similar large scale club wide events the ability to process Gaming submissions may be restricted to only the Fist, at their discretion.
# The Fist Staff will review the Cluster of Fire award tables no less than once per year, and during any significant game patches.
# The Fist Staff will review the Rites of Combat no less than once per year to ensure the document remains up to date and relevant.

== Fictional Role ==
The Fist of the Brotherhood is tasked by the Grand Master with oversight of the Iron Legion and Fleet. While the military is under direct command of the Grand Master alone, this position ensures order is maintained within the military as well as deployment and training.

This also comes with the oversight of the Grand Master’s Royal Guard, an elite group of soldiers tasked with the protection of the Grand Master and the rest of the Dark Council.

== Roll of Fists ==
<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Fist of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Ma`ar-Tyrius Ga-Tir]]
| May 15, 2010 - December 1, 2010
|-
| [[Fremoc Pepoi]]
| December 1, 2010 - June 25, 2013
|-
| [[Valhavoc]]
| July 5, 2013 - February 21, 2016
|-
| [[Cethgus Tiberius Entar]]
| February 21, 2016 - September 17, 2016
|-
| [[Dracaryis]]
| October 5, 2016 - Present
|-
|}</center>

== Trivia ==
* The title of Fist was first used in the Legacy series of Star Wars comics, connoting a more militant version of the 'Hands' that served the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Krayt.

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Voice of the Brotherhood

2017-01-28T18:09:50Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
'''The Voice of the Brotherhood''' (VOICE) is a position of great responsibility within the Brotherhood, with the scope of their actions resonating across the fictional aspects of the entire organization. Commanding authority over the Antei Combat Centre, RPG activities, and other fictional duties as assigned by the [[Grand Master]], virtually everything to do with the written word in our club finds its way across their desk.

The current Voice is '''{{Voice}}'''.

=== Responsibilities ===
==== Fictional Development of the Brotherhood ====
* Promote participation in writing-based competitions, Antei Combat Centre, and RPG systems throughout the Dark Brotherhood.
* Develop, organize and run Monthly Writing Topic competitions.
* Collaborate with Clans as necessary to support their own individual fictional developments
* Maintain all fictional details of the Dark Council and appropriate systems for the Brotherhood and all its elements
* Maintains the NPC characters that participate in the Brotherhood story to facilitate storytelling

==== Antei Combat Center ====
* Hire, train, and oversee [[Antei Combat Center]] personnel.
* Ensure proper administration and maintenance of the Antei Combat Center
* Work with the [[Combat Master]] to maintain and administer the Antei Combat Center qualification process.
* Make recommendations to the Grand Master for the improvement and development of the Antei Combat Center as necessary.

==== Character Sheet Development and Oversight ====
* Hire, train and oversee character sheet personnel.
* Ensure administration maintenance of character sheet materials.
* Ensure that all character sheets meet the [[Character Sheet Approval Guidelines]] prior to approval.
* Maintain training materials to help members develop their characters and portray them on a character sheet
* Enforce and maintain the NPC Character Sheet policy for non-member related character sheets for fictional development

==== Fiction and Poetry Competition Oversight ====
* Work with the [[Master at Arms]] to oversee fiction competition approval in accordance with the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]
* Maintain appropriate fiction rubrics to facilitate grading of Brotherhood fictions

==== Cluster of Ice Approvals ====
* Process Clusters of Ice for all fiction competitions within the Brotherhood.
* Work with the [[Master at Arms]] to oversee the [[Cluster of Ice]] guidelines and awarding policies

==== Fiction Society ====
* Maintain balance and structure within the Fiction Society ([[Inquisitorius]]) to properly reflect contributions by members and encourage activity
* Develop and document the fictional story behind the Fiction Society and implication for members

==== Additional Responsibilities ====
* Work with the [[Headmaster]] and the [[Shadow Academy]] to create training courses under this purview as necessary.
* Assist the [[Dark Council]] in the running and grading of Vendetta events relating to writing, ACC, and RPG activities.
* Reviews Star Wars Canon materials related to the Brotherhood's interests.
* Review species for use by members for their characters, and maintain a Species policy for adding new species and handling grandfathered tags

=== Fictional Role ===
The Voice of the Brotherhood is tasked by the Grand Master with overseeing the Brotherhood's central intelligence and advanced reconnaissance divisions. The Voice is responsible for directing or deflecting attention from the Brotherhood's operations by spreading misinformation, manipulating media and statistics, and other forms of propaganda aimed at keeping the Brotherhood one step ahead of it’s competitors or enemies.

The Voice works alongside the Lord Marshal as the head of the Inquisitorius, overseeing the assignments and contracts of the Inquisitor’s and their respective rankings. The Voice answers solely to the Grand Master himself in this capacity.

=== Roll of Voices ===
 
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{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="500" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Voices of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Halcyon Taldrya]]
| April 22, 2010 - March 5, 2011
|-
| [[Vodo Biask Taldrya]]
| March 27, 2011 - November 25, 2012
|-
| [[Pravus|Darth Pravus]]
| December 8, 2012 - September 5, 2014
|-
| [[Telaris "Mav" Cantor]]
| September 5, 2014 - February 23, 2015
|-
| [[Aidan Kincaid]]
| February 23, 2015 - June 4, 2015
|-
| [[Evant Taelyan]]
| June 4, 2015 - Present
|}</center>

== Trivia ==
* The title of Voice was first used in Star Wars Legends in the Legacy era, as Darth Wyyrlok served as Darth Krayt's voice while he was held in a healing stasis.

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Master at Arms

2017-01-28T18:09:13Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Master at Arms}} {{Guidelines}}
[[Master at Arms]] (MAA)—The [[Master at Arms]] is the chief administrative officer of the [[Dark Council]]. With responsibilities that govern member and position administration throughout the Brotherhood, an active [[Master at Arms]] has a wide affect on the progress of the club. The primary responsibility of the [[Master at Arms]] is to enforce the standards and procedures for requests and changes within the Brotherhood. Among these are requests for promotions, [[Medals|medals]], transfers, appointments, and removals. The [[Master at Arms]] carries responsibilities in ensuring the correct administration of competitions including approving creation and placements and maintaining parity between reward and effort. The [[Master at Arms]] also provides oversight for infringements in family and name policies.

The current Master at Arms is '''{{MAA}}'''.

''See Also:'' List of [[MAA Policies]].

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Administration of promotions and [[medals]]
* Approval and processing of transfer requests, appointments and removals
* Oversight of member names
* Administration of competitions
* Development and maintenance of standards covering all aspects of the office

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Promotions'''

* Develops and maintains standards for promotions within the rank structure of the Brotherhood
* Develops and maintains a listing of examples of worthy promotions
* Ensures promotional parity throughout the Clans and [[Dark Council]]
* Develops and maintains policies and procedures for promotion recommendations
* Approves promotion recommendations
* Gains consent from the [[Grand Master]] on promotions within the Elder class
* Oversees the development of Clan promotion guidelines
* Ensures parity between the Clan promotion guidelines while providing for flexibility in the context of Clan preferences

'''Medals'''

* Develops and maintains standards for awarding medals throughout the Brotherhood
* Develops and maintains a listing of examples of worthy awards
* Ensures medal parity throughout the Clans and the Dark Council
* Develops and maintains policies and procedures for medal recommendations
* Approves medal recommendations
* Gains consent from the [[Grand Master]] on awards within the First and Elite Strata
* Ensures that members are not rewarded twice for activities
* Develops new ways for members to earn medals

'''Appointments, Removals'''

* Develops and maintains polices and procedures on the appointment of members to positions
* Administers changes to '''member''' positions as requested by Leaders of the Brotherhood
* Gains consent from the Grand Master on Clan appointments for [[Quaestor]] and [[Proconsul]]
* Gains consent from the Grand Master on [[Praetor]] appointments
* Develops and maintains policies and procedures regarding AWOL members

'''New Members'''

* Monitors the incoming member queue for improper names
* Ensures incoming members receive their activation emails
* Jointly responsible with the [[Headmaster]] and [[Chamber of Justice]] for enforcing the Dark Brotherhood policy against clones

'''Transfers'''

* Approves member transfers between Clans and to and from the rogues
* Keeps new members from transferring between Clans immediately upon joining, unless directly recruited
* With consent of the [[Deputy Grand Master]], develops and maintains the policy on transfers during Vendetta events
* Gains consent from the Clan summit on questionable transfers where the Summit may wish to intervene and talk to the member
* Develops and maintains the policy on recruiting between Clans
* Develops and maintains the policy on recruiting from the [[Rogue|Rogues]]

'''Names'''

* Develops and maintains the policy on valid names within the Brotherhood
* Approves name changes according to the policies dictating valid names
* Oversees the Clan Name system and records changes

'''Other Requests'''

* Develops and maintains a policy on order/path change requests
* Approves order/path change requests
* Ensures that members whose path does not match their intended clan have the permission of the clan, [[Voice]], and [[Deputy Grand Master]] before approving the transfer

'''Competitions'''

* Develops and maintains policies and procedures on competition approval with the [[Herald]], [[Voice]], and [[Fist of the Brotherhood]]
* Approves competitions according to policy
* Ensures that medals awarded for competitions match those that were submitted with the request or that changes to medals are made appropriately
* Ensures competitions are properly completed
* Oversees the training of members in how to effectively plan and run a competition

== Fictional Role ==

The Master At Arms serves as the Grand Master’s top adjutant as the head of administrative bureaucracy. They are responsible for tracking the service records and day-to-day statistics of personnel within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood as well as handling any and all administrative bureaucracy. The MAA oversees the delivery and ceremony of awarding members with rank promotions and merit medals, but also issue letters to the families of deceased members and are responsible for handling death, burial, and the last will and testaments of those that serve the Brotherhood.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Position Roster ==
 
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{| class="fancy fancy-orange" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Master at Arms of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Kreeayt Havok]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Mahel
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Crona]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Yoni]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Zach
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Justinian Khyron]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Thedek]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Nighthawk
| ?? - ??
|-
| Depriest
| ?? - ??
|-
| Maverick
| ?? - ??
|-
| Shotgun
| November 22, 2000 - December 15, 2001
|-
| [[Corran Force]]
| December 16, 2001 - February 9, 2005
|-
| [[Khan Kunar]]
| February 15, 2005 - February 17, 2006
|-
| [[Syn Kaek]]
| February 18, 2006 - November 8, 2006
|-
| [[Halcyon Rokir]]
| November 12, 2006 - March 3, 2007
|-
| Kravel Novir
| March 6, 2007 - March 16, 2008
|-
| Syn Kaek
| March 29, 2008 - February 5, 2010
|-
| [[Korras]]
| February 5, 2010 - September 27, 2013
|-
| [[Kalen Aquillarum]]
| September 27, 2013 - July 25, 2014
|-
| [[Aabsdu Dupar]]/[[Zanet Xox]]
| July 25, 2014 - January 17, 2017
|-
| [[Howlader]]
| January 17, 2017 -
|}</center>

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Herald

2017-01-28T18:08:13Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
[[File:Hrld Logo wiki.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Herald logo]]
'''Herald''' (HRLD)—'''Herald''' is both an administrative and architectural position. The day-to-day affairs of the '''Herald''' involve the development of [[Warbanners]], [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]], [[Weapons|Weapon skins]], [[Robes|Robe skins]], and [[Regent|Possessions images]] 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 their work on graphics throughout the Brotherhood. The '''Herald''' is the Brotherhood’s primary image consultant and lead graphics designer, though their responsibilities also include keeping the aesthetic qualities of the website professional, modern and attractive to all audiences worldwide. The Herald works constantly to keep the Brotherhood graphics up-to-date and standard-driven. Their work is often performed behind-the-scenes, but it is seen daily across the whole Brotherhood.

The current [[Herald]] is {{HRLD}}.

== Public Resources ==

<center>
{| cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="fancy fancy-green"
| class="head" colspan="3" | Resources
|-
! class="sub-head" | Resource
! class="sub-head" | Description
! class="sub-head" | Formats
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGU1dtdWFPc0phTVE&usp=drive_web Logos]
| class="left" | Logos for the DJB
| .ai, .png, .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGZ0lKMVJHd2FlUlk&usp=drive_web Robe Paper Dolls]
| class="left" | Base dolls used for creating new robe skins
| .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8DtIeWVN6nGc3B1SE5JT29sZUE&usp=drive_web Warbanner Template & Actions]
| class ="left" | The warbanner template file and some photoshop actions to simplify the toggling of various metal colors.
| .atn, .psd
|-
| class="left" | [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwijxyALQ0YPenE1V1AxZ3RMM0k&usp=sharing Herald Staff Resources]
| class ="left" | Photoshop Gradients, patterns, saber blade styles and metal colors.
| .atn, .psd
|}
</center>

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Creation and updates to member [[Warbanners]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]] and [[Weapons|Weapon skins]]
* Creation and updates to member [[Robes|Robe skins]]
* Creation, updates and approval to all Brotherhood graphics

=== 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]] Crest
* Trains new staff members in the development of Warbanner images
* Develops and maintains a Warbanner Wiki Page
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

'''Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins'''

* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of Custom [[Lightsabers|Lightsaber skins]] and [[Weapons|Weapon skins]]
* Reviews requests for Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Attaches finished Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins to member dossiers
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member’s Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins
* Trains new staff members in the development of Custom Lightsaber skins and Weapon skins images
* Develops and maintains a Custom [[Lightsaber]] and [[Weapons]] Wiki pages
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

'''Robe skins'''

* Develops and maintains standards for the creation and receipt of [[Robes|Robe skins]]
* Creation of Custom skins for Elders and non-Elders
* Creates and updates the graphical '''template''' for the creation of Robe skins
* Reviews all non-Herald Staff created Robe skins and issues approval or denial where appropriate
* Responsible for keeping a backup copy of each rendition of a member's Robe skins
* Trains new staff members in the development of Robe images
* Develops and maintains a [[Robes]] Wiki Page Guide
* Responsible for meeting or adjusting a member's request in a timely manner.

'''Graphics'''

* Responsible for the graphical development of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
* In cooperation with the Senechal, maintains the web design and keeps it modernized
* 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

'''Logos'''

* 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

'''Possessions'''

* Cooperation with the regent in selecting and uploading valid, accurate, and relevant items to Possessions
* Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions items
* Creation and upload of valid images for Possessions stores and other instances

=== 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
* Administration of the Star Wars Gaming Network website.
* 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

== Fictional Role ==
The Herald is tasked by the Grand Master with ensuring or otherwise securing the allegiance of the various Clans of the Brotherhood. Serving as an emissary to the Clans on behalf of the Grand Master and Dark Council, the Herald employs a Diplomatic Service with a presence across the galaxy and within each Clan. Tasked with spreading the influence and relations across the galaxy, the Herald is also in contact with bounty hunters and criminal syndicates across the galaxy as well.

The Herald is tasked by the Grand Master with as much oversight and management as possible in dealing with galactic criminals. This ensures protection and harbor to those looking to deal in illicit goods in Brotherhood space in exchange for connections and an additional source of income. This also comes with the oversight of a criminal syndicate not wholly part of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood but nonetheless heavily influenced.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Roll of Heralds ==
The current Herald is '''{{HRLD}}'''.

<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Heralds of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''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 - July 12, 2015
|-
| [[User:Vyr|Vyr]]
| July 12, 2015 - Present
|-
|}</center>

== Obsolete Policies ==

=== 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.''
* ''The Rule of Three was retired by Herald [[V'yr Vorsa]] on 10/01/2015.''

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Seneschal

2017-01-28T18:07:28Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
[[Seneschal]] (SCL)—Outside of the positions of [[Grand Master]] and [[Deputy Grand Master]], [[Seneschal]] is the most overwhelming position in the Brotherhood. The primary caretaker and developer of all Brotherhood technology, this position has a list of duties that is long and a set of projects that never ends. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the main Brotherhood website is up and running. The [[Seneschal]] works to add new features to the site and actively strives to document and improve the code that is already used. Outside of this, the [[Seneschal]] is often called upon to assist in building websites for smaller units and for special events like [[Vendetta|Vendettas]]. This Councilor helps the [[Grand Master]] in the administration of access to the Brotherhood server and works to keep the files there safe and free from corruption.

The [[Seneschal]] also works to maintain the Brotherhood’s communication channels. He is charged with improving and updating the Brotherhood's IRC system and the Brotherhood message forum. The position of [[Seneschal]] can be intense and many times members will not understand the amount of effort that goes into his tasks. The position is rewarding, however, as the holder can single-handedly change the Brotherhood for the better.

The current [[Seneschal]] is {{SCL}}.

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Responsible for development, maintenance and improvement of the main Brotherhood website
* Assists in the development of [[Clan]], [[House]], [[Battleteam]] and special event websites
* Ensures access is granted to those who need to be able to get to the Brotherhood servers
* Enforces security protocols and maintains the integrity of the database
* Ensures the proper administration and maintenance of the IRC bots and message boards

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Main Website'''

* Responsible for ensuring constant runtime for the website, fixing any problems as they may arise
* Debugs problem spots and fixes errors as they are reported
* Creates new static pages for links to policies, procedures and other documents as needed
* Ensures that information pages within the website are up-to-date and match the [[Dark Covenant]], [[Codex]] and [http://dsc.darkjedibrotherhood.com/ Compendium]
* Codes new features into the website that are approved by the [[Grand Master]], e.g. link reorganization and [[Mailing List Move to Google Groups|Changes to Mailing Lists]].
* Monitors website activity and gives reports to the Brotherhood on such statistics
* Ensures that files are backed up regularly
* Responsible for the layout of the website, occasionally asking for new designs or creating competitions to develop them

'''Special Event Websites'''

* Assists in the development of websites for special Dark Brotherhood events such as Vendettas and the [[Independence Games]]
* Works with the event coordinator to ensure that all coding needs are met
* After the event, assists in combining and archiving the websites so they no longer consume resources

'''Other Websites'''

* Jointly manages other websites with the Grand Master
* Develops and maintains policy on Dark Brotherhood subdomain leasing
* Takes and administers requests for subdomains
* Advises and assists in the development of all Brotherhood websites
* Provides access where needed under the FTP Policy

'''FTP'''

* Develops and maintains policy on FTP access to the Brotherhood server
* Takes and administers requests for FTP access
* Logs FTP access for potential violations

'''Email'''

* Jointly responsible with the Grand Master for the distribution of Dark Brotherhood email accounts
* Assists email account holders where necessary

'''IRC'''

* Develops and maintains Brotherhood IRC bots
* Jointly responsible with the [[Justicar]] and Grand Master for the development and maintenance of the Brotherhood Channel Operator policy
* Assists in keeping Channel Operator access updated to reflect current position holders

'''Message Board'''

* Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Brotherhood Message Board
* Creates boards as needed by the [[Dark Summit]] and [[Dark Council]] members
* Ensures that the list of moderators is updated
* Assists in policing the board for activity that falls outside of regulations

'''Databases'''

* Ensures normalization of all Brotherhood databases
* Responsible for keeping consistent backups of data
* Works against needless waste and proliferation of resources, combining data where possible and removing databases that are no longer needed

'''Quality Control and Documentation'''

* Develops and maintains coding standards for use throughout the Brotherhood
* Responsible for the quality control of code within the Brotherhood; fixes any files that are not up to standard
* Ensures that all code is thoroughly commented
* Provides documentation for all new code created
* Works to evaluate and document older code

'''Security'''

* Responsible for the security of the Brotherhood server, files and other data
* Occasionally performs audits of files on the server to get rid of unused or abusive files
* Works with the [[Chamber of Justice]] on any charge dealing with the security of the Brotherhood technology

== Fictional Role ==
First and foremost, the Seneschal is the head of the Brotherhood's Research and Development departments. This encompasses everything from biotic, technological, and even alchemical advancements for the benefit of the Brotherhood. This often has the Senechal working with Regent on creating new material possessions for the Brotherhood's armory and inventory systems. Similarly, the advancements in Biotechnology have the Senechal working with the Headmaster to oversee medical administration and support service for the Brotherhood's medwards and infirmaries.

The Seneschal is also charged with overseeing all elements of the cyber-security for the Brotherhood: everything from encrypted transmission and system administration of databases to the securing of credit accounts and other counter-slicing measures to protect the Brotherhood’s interests.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Roll of Seneschals ==
The current [[Seneschal]] is {{SCL}}.

<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="450" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Seneschals of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Corran Force]]
| March 12, 2001 - September 21, 2001
|-
| Grail SoulChaser
| September 21, 2001 - December 22, 2002
|-
| CyberGuy Entar
| December 25, 2002 - January 22, 2006
|-
| Radek Iceclaw
| March 2, 2006 - March 19, 2006
|-
| Rax Von-Klug
| June 22, 2006 - October 27, 2006
|-
| [[Xia Long]]
| October 27, 2006 - May 8, 2008
|-
| [[Jac Cotelin]]
| May 8, 2008 - December 14, 2008
|-
| [[Orv Dessrx d'Tana]]
| December 14, 2008 - June 6, 2010
|-
| [[Arion Sunrider]]
| June 6, 2010 - December 10, 2010
|-
| [[Orv Dessrx d'Tana]]
| December 11, 2010 - May 30, 2012
|-
| [[James Lucius Entar Arconae]]
| May 30, 2012 - Present
|-
|}</center>

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Headmaster

2017-01-28T18:06:47Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
The [[Headmaster]] (HM) is the person in charge of running the [[Shadow Academy]], as well as the [[Dark Brotherhood]]'s master of ritual and lore.

There are very few roles in which the success of the Councilor can have an astounding impact on the Brotherhood. Headmaster is one such role. Responsible for all new member affairs, the Headmaster’s activity is essential in keeping the lifeblood of the Brotherhood flowing as he ensures that new members are properly welcomed into the organization. The Headmaster works with the [[Master at Arms]] to ensure the proper elevation of members within Clans so as to retain the maximum number of active members possible. Beyond this, the Headmaster is in charge of the continuing education of regular members. He develops and keeps the [[Shadow Academy]] as a center for learning covering both fictional and practical subjects. Until it was dissolved, the Headmaster trained and kept the largest force of any Dark Councilor: the [[Society of Envoys]].

The current Headmaster is '''{{HM}}'''

''For the Headmaster's fictional role, see the [[Organizational Chart]]
''

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Upkeep, development and maintenance of the [[Shadow Academy]]
* Welcoming and development of new members

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Shadow Academy'''

* Fully responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the [[Shadow Academy]]
* Oversees the development, maintenance, and administration of Shadow Academy courses
* Appoints and trains [[Shadow Academy#Docentss|Docents]] and [[Shadow Academy#Professors|Professors]] who are responsible for the grading of coursework
* Ensures that exams are graded in a 24-72 hour period
* Must have a thorough understanding of the course offerings within the Shadow Academy so as to direct the advancement of the school
* Willingly takes proposals for new courses, directing creation or issuing denial according to Shadow Academy Policy
* Directs the development and maintenance of the Shadow Academy website
* Ensures that the Shadow Academy is free from cheating, administering Shadow Academy-related punishments and forwarding all issues to the [[Chamber of Justice]]
* Jointly with the [[Master at Arms]] coordinates the promotion policy for members taking Shadow Academy tests
* Jointly with the Grand Master assists in the development and maintenance of Alacrity documents as they pertain to the Shadow Academy
* Maintains the standards for character histories
* Approves or denies character histories as they are submitted
* Responsible for the welcoming and development of new members of the Brotherhood
* Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Test of Lore
* Jointly responsible with the [[Master at Arms]] in enforcing the Brotherhood policy against clones.
* Responsible for responding to questions from new members in a kind and timely fashion
* Promotes positive relations between new members and veterans
* Must ensure that a reliable source is available to take questions from members when on Leave of Absence
* Maintains all database-processed e-mails that new members receive and ensures up-to-date content and informational, though succinct, communication
'''Degrees of Dark Lore'''

* Develops and maintains the system for [[Dark Side Degrees|Degrees of Dark Lore]]
* Responsible, along with the Praetor, for awarding and recommending Degrees of Dark Lore
'''Scrolls of Indoctrination'''

* Jointly with the Master at Arms creates and maintains the standards and regulations for the awarding of [[Scroll of Indoctrination|Scrolls of Indoctrination]]
* Receives and processes all requests for Scrolls of Indoctrination

== Fictional Role ==

The Headmaster is tasked by the Grand Master to overseer the Shadow Academy and is directly responsible for protecting and preserving the archival knowledge the Brotherhood has accumulated while studying the ways of the Force. This covers anything from ancient scrolls and tomes to the rare and powerful holocrons. With the Shadow Academy itself focused on the development and training of both new and veteran members of the Brotherhood, and is composed of a cadre of members, freelancers, loyalist, and administrators known as The Shadow Academy Society. This society is dedicated to assisting the Headmaster’s with archeological and archival expeditions that serve the interest of reclaiming artifacts on behalf of the Brotherhood.

The Headmaster also oversees the medical facilities for the Brotherhood and works with the Seneschal to administer and maintain the facilities.

== Roll of Headmasters ==
[[File:HMList.jpg|thumb|500px|right|The founder and headmasters (from top left): [[Jedgar Octavius Paladin]] (Founder); [[Mejas Doto]]; [[Troutrooper]]; [[Spears Tarentae]]; [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]]; [[Aabsdu|Aabsdu Dupar di Plagia]]; [[Taigikori Aybara Dupar]]; [[Ronovi Tavisaen]]]]
 
<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Headmasters of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| Reinthaler
| ?? - ??
|-
| Stefan Ronin
| ?? - ??
|-
| Maehel Goatboy
| ?? - ??
|-
| Dev
| ?? - ??
|-
| Tycho
| ?? - ??
|-
| Whafro
| ?? - ??
|-
| Menacer
| ?? - ??
|-
| Wrath Calin
| ?? - ??
|-
| Kumba
| ?? - ??
|-
| Shups
| ?? - ??
|-
| J'Lek
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Mejas Doto]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Troutrooper]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Arion Sunrider]]
| ?? - ??
|-
| Mage
| ?? - ??
|-
| [[Acxodim Pyralis]]
| ?? - June 14, 2003
|-
| [[Kaiann Yetaru Entar]]
| June 14, 2003 - October 20, 2004
|-
| [[Spears Tarentae]]
| October 20, 2004 - March 9, 2006
|-
| [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]]
| March 13, 2006 - December 18, 2007
|-
| [[Aabsdu Dupar]]
| January 12, 2008 - May 24, 2010
|-
| [[Taigikori Aybara Dupar]]
| May 25, 2010 - February 27, 2012
|-
| [[Ronovi Tavisaen]]
| February 27, 2012 - November 26, 2012
|-
| [[Solari]]
| December 8, 2012 - April 9, 2014
|-
| [[Dacien Victae]]
| April 30, 2014 - May 8, 2016
|-
| [[ Farrin Xies]]
| May 8, 2016 - Present
|-
|}</center>

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Justicar

2017-01-28T18:06:08Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Chamber of Justice}}

{{Guidelines}}

[[Justicar]] (JST)—The [[Justicar]] is charged with minimizing internal strife and works to maintain stability within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. The [[Justicar]] serves primarily as the chief judicial officer of the Brotherhood. He is the interpreter of the [[Dark Covenant]] and upholds the laws and regulations of the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. He has authority to administer justice as it pertains to those laws and conduct investigations as needed to keep the peace. It is important that the [[Justicar]] is a long-standing member who carries little bias, as he will often be placed in a neutral role within cases. He works constantly with the [[Grand Master]] to mitigate problems and damages as issues arise. The [[Justicar]] is charged with ensuring the proper function of the entire [[Chamber of Justice]].

* Interprets the [[Dark Covenant]] and [[Dark Brotherhood]] rules and regulations
* Directs administration of justice, mitigates problems
* Coordinates between the [[Grand Master]] and the [[Chamber of Justice]]
* Oversees all operations of the [[Chamber of Justice]]

The Justicar is assisted by two members:

* [[Left Hand of Justice]]
* [[Right Hand of Justice]]

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Fictional Role ==
The Justicar is hand-picked by the Grand Master to serve as the sole arbiter and administrator of the Brotherhood's laws and order. The Justicar oversees the Hands of Justice: one acting as the prosecution while the other serves as the defender. The Justicar has final say over any judicial decision and are responsible for carrying out and delivering verdicts and sentences with all the weight and power of the Dark Council. The Justicar is one of the few Dark Councilor roles that can directly challenge the actions of a Grand Master, limited only by the Star Chamber itself, giving them a unique kind of power that other Dark Councilors lack.

== Roll of Justicars ==
The current Justicar is '''{{JST}}.'''

<center>
{| class="fancy fancy-grey" width="400" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Justicars of the Brotherhood'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service Dates'''
|-
| [[Jedgar O. Paladin]]
| 1999 - 2002
|-
| [[Keirdagh Taldrya Cantor]]
| May 6, 2003 - September 20, 2005
|-
| [[Firefox]]
| September 22, 2005 - January 12, 2007
|-
| [[Kir Katarn]]
| February 1, 2007 - February 20, 2012
|-
| [[Taigikori Aybara]]
| February 27, 2012 - February 24, 2015
|-
| [[Jac Cotelin]]
| February 26, 2015 - Present
|-
|}</center>

== Heraldry of the Justicar ==
Upon appointment to the bench, each Justicar works with artists to design his own crest. This symbol is then used throughout the Chamber of Justice and on every official Chamber document during the Justicar's term. Below are the crests of current and past Justicar's.

<center>
{|
|-
|[[File:Yacks%27_Crest.jpg|thumb|150px|JST Yack's Crest]]
|[[File:Firefox's Crest.jpg|thumb|150px|JST Firefox's Crest]]
|[[File:Kir's Crest.jpg|thumb|150px|JST Kir's Crest]]
|[[File:Taigjstseal.jpg|thumb|150px|JST Taigikori's Crest]]
|}
</center>

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Regent

2017-01-28T18:03:53Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
[[Regent]] (RGT)—The owner and manager of all the possessions related systems, structures and balance. This position was created in response to the overwhelming workload associated with managing a set of stores selling Star Wars items, and keeping the content up to date with the Star Wars universe that never ends. Primarily tasked with keeping the possessions experience fun and engaging for members and up to date with Canon content. The Regent works to add new items and engaging experiences to the systems while documenting every aspect of the system for a consistent experience going forward. This requires collaboration with every other office on the Dark Council as well as Clans in some form through items, items, the site, the societies and the administration.

The current [[Regent]] is {{RGT}}.

== Duties ==
=== General Duties ===
* Maintain the data for all items in the possessions system
* Balance the cost of items against the sources of income within the possessions system for member experience
* Determine and manage how members and units with slot or equip items and use them
* Manage all Aspect customization of unique Items
* Continue to develop and expand the possessions systems along with Star Wars Canon

=== Specific Duties ===
'''Possessions'''

* Develop and maintain available stores
* Determine and manage the stocking rules for all Prototype Items
* Work with the Seneschal to maintain a user friendly site interface for researching, buying and selling Unique Item Instances
* Develop and maintain a list of Item Types and Categories
* Develop and maintain a policy on Item Rarity
* Work with the SCL to maintain a list of triggers for when Unique Items will be granted to members automatically
* Develop and maintain any prompts to members to make decisions about obtaining items
* Maintain full documentation and process flows of the possessions system for quality control and reliable experience going forward
* Work with the MAA to resolve any inappropriate item names to maintain a safe member experience
* Maintain a policy for requests of new items being added to the possessions system for purchase
* Approve and manage the creation of any new items in possessions to be awarded in any Vendetta and their distribution
* Determine how many of any individual Prototype Item should exist within possessions for any limited runs or special items as well as policies and procedures to handle their ownership

'''Item Prototypes'''

* Management and creation of new Item Prototypes according to policy
* Maintain all variable data on Item Prototypes
* Determine, own and enforce any ownership restrictions on any prototype items to align with all other Dark Council policy
* Manage the structure of Sockets in the system for nesting items using Item Type
* Work with the Herald to maintain graphics for each Item Prototype

'''Item Aspects'''

* Develop and maintain a list of Item Aspect Types
* Determine how many Item Aspect slots, and of what type will apply to each Prototype Item
* Develop and maintain policies and guidelines for custom aspects for members to apply to their items
* Maintain a list of pre-written Item Aspects of each type for attaching to instances of items

'''Member Item Ownership and Kits'''

* Develop and maintain a policy for equipping possessed items including how many and what types of items a member can equip
* Work with the SCL to maintain a user-friendly interface for equipping items to their character
* Review the available options for members to purchase, and continue to expand as Star Wars Canon expands

'''Unit Item Ownership'''

* Develop and maintain the level of structure which units will reflect their Order of Battle on the site using the possessions system
* Develop and maintain policies and guidelines around unit implementation and how items will be grouped for use by units and supports necessary goals of units to field an Order of Battle on the wiki
* Review the available options for unit purchase, and continue to expand as Star Wars Canon expands

'''Economy'''

* Develop and maintain the policy on base pricing of Item Prototype items in possessions
* Maintain percentage at which each store will buy or sell a unique item relative to its Item Prototype value
* Develop and maintain the policies in place to reward members with credits for their different services to the Brotherhood with Grand Master approval
* Develop and maintain the policies in place to reward Clans or other units with credits allowing purchase of possessions items
* Manage the member experience and economy of possessions

'''Trophies'''

* Maintain the content of trophies on the site and available options and updating as necessary
* In conjunction with the SCL, maintain the trophies system on the site

'''Artifacts'''

* Develop and maintain the policy regarding the creation and maintenance of Artifacts
* Approve the creation of any new artifact items and their creation in the possessions system

'''Society Item Rewards'''

* Working with the appropriate Dark Councilor or Society Leader, maintain a list of appropriate rewards for active participation in the society with necessary triggers
* Approve and maintain a list of possessions items in support of society rewarding goals
* Approve the creation of any new items to be awarded within any society

== Fictional Role ==
The Regent is tasked by the Grand Master with overseeing all the Brotherhood’s trade routes, resources, supply lines, industries and economics including all assets necessary for the continued administration of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood’s operations. This includes the production of necessary technology and equipment to carry out the vision of the Grand Master as well as operations of all other groups.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Roll of Regents==
The current [[Regent]] is {{RGT}}.

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|class="head" colspan="4" | '''Regents of the Brotherhood'''
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|class="sub-head" width="15%" | '''Name'''
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| [[Evant Taelyan]]
| September 8, 2016 - Present
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== Trivia ==
* Prior to this position being officially instated and named ''Regent'', it was generally referred to as ''Darth Logistics''

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Consul

2017-01-28T18:03:14Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

{{Guidelines}}
Leader of an entire [[Clan]] (appointed by the [[Grand Master]]), the Consul has a multitude of administrative duties. A Consul makes decisions on policy which affect the entire [[Clan]], manages subordinate leaders, and oversees almost everything that occurs within the [[Clan]]. However, the Consul also has the responsibility to serve as a resource for the entire membership—he serves the interests of both the newest members and the most experienced masters and creates activities for them to do. In many ways, the Consul is a miniature Grand Master. One important difference, however, is that the Consul reports directly to the Dark Council. He acts as a middleman, combining the oversight and directives from the leaders of the Brotherhood with the needs of his [[Clan]].

== Position Overview ==
The position of Consul is integral to the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. A Consul leads one of six [[Clan|Clans]], the largest organisational unit in the Brotherhood. The Consul is the overall '''commander''' of those units, the face of a [[Clan]] with ultimate responsibility for those members falling on the Consul’s shoulders. Consul is the highest attainable position within a [[Clan]], and as such, there is a degree of maturity and responsibility that one must have when becoming Consul. As overseer of any and all [[House|Houses]] in a [[Clan]], the Consul ensures that all of its members are active and engaged while the various leaders within the [[Clan]] are meeting the needs of the members.

A Consul will guide and direct the leaders in their [[Clan]], training and helping those who are new to a position of power. Such training is key, as the Consul is charged with ensuring the long-term success of the [[Clan]] by having members trained to replace their generation. Communication with newer members is vital as well. Consuls must both welcome the newest members of the Clan while ensuring both Clan and [[House]] [[Envoys]] are maintaining their own high levels of communication. The Consul is also the voice of their [[Clan]] on the [[Dark Council]], ensuring that information is passed along both ways so that neither party is kept in the dark.

The Consul represents the [[Clan]] and its members in discussions and votes on important issues within the [[Dark Council]]. Lastly, the Consul must still be a source of activity for the Clan. Whether it be running his own competition or leading the Clan in Clan Feuds or DB-wide [[Vendetta|Vendettas]], the Consul must make activity within his Clan a priority. Finally, a Consul will be expected to contribute to the ongoing projects that the [[Dark Brotherhood]] has, as well as any [[Clan]] or [[House]] level special projects. When all is said and done, everything that you do as Consul should be for the betterment of your Clan.

== Expectations ==
* Oversee and ensure the cohesive operation of all Houses in the Clan
* Work with the Grand Master and Brotherhood administrative staff to ensure that there is proper communication, activity and cohesion throughout
* Report to the rest of the Dark Council and the Clan on a regular and consistent basis
* Liaise between the Clan and the Dark Council: you represent your Clan on the Dark Council, and report important and significant Dark Council happenings to your
* Have read and be familiar with the various Alacrity documents available on the Dark Brotherhood website
* Promote competitions, both internal and external, in which your members may participate
* Run Competitions internally; with other Clans and organize Clan feuds
* Reward and promote members of the Clan where appropriate
* Responsible for training new Summit Leadership
* Provides constructive criticism for subordinate leaders
* Guide all leaders, from Proconsul to Battleteam Leader, in their growth
* Welcome new members of the Clan and ensure smooth operation of Clan and House Envoys
* Manages any Clan Promotion Guidelines (APP through DJK)
* Maintain a Clan Website
* Maintain and develop a Clan “identity” including recording of Clan history, detail possessions and all other fictional aspects pertaining to the Clan
* Ensure that the Clan information in all Brotherhood publications, such as the Dark Voice, DSC, Codex and Covenant, are up-to-date
* Conduct himself in a mature and professional manner, leading by example both in terms of activity as well as adhering to the rules of conduct set forth by the Dark Council
* Leading in and being part of various projects either at the Dark Council level, or Clan and House levels as well

=== Difficulties of being a Consul ===
The difficulties of a Consul can vary a great deal depending on the Clan itself and the Consul’s own personality. However, no matter the Clan, there will always be difficulties with such a position

=== Clan Management ===
It will be difficult to find a balance between having direct input on the day-to-day activities of a house and taking the “hands-off” approach. Ensuring that stable and trusted leaders are placed in each house will alleviate such difficulties. Communications with the House and Clan leaders are vital in this, as they should help greatly in helping to run the Clan.

Each of the [[House|Houses]] should be autonomous units, the [[Quaestor|Quaestor’s]] having say in the bulk of what occurs within their [[House]]. A Consul should be taking a more direct role in the running of a [[House]] when there appears to be a “problem”, such as lack of communication from your leaders in the House or glaring issues with House members. Should a Consul have to take an active role in the running of a [[House]], it is a good indicator of a lack of leadership in the [[House]] Summit.

In most cases however, the Consul shall be tasked with the role of the Clan as a whole, moving all members towards a goal. It should never involve day-to-day involvement in the individual Houses.

=== Time Management ===
There will come points when a Consul becomes overwhelmed with the amount of work and attention that is needed to both run a Clan as well as complete the various tasks that the job entails. With an active [[Proconsul]], sharing certain duties and projects can ease such difficulties. Furthermore, although distasteful to some, having a running checklist of things that need to be done and providing goals (Time-wise) towards achieving those goals can help immensely. This not only provides a single source of reference to see what is going on at any given point in time, you can also use the checklist (Or a modified version of it) and share it with your [[Clan]] and [[House]] leaders so that all can be in the loop. This will save countless amounts of work by preventing repetitive information being sent out to different people.

The Consul’s role on the [[Dark Council]] will also take time and energy. It is important that the Consul understand his limits and that the Clan comes first in any and all matters. The temptation to be involved in every aspect of the [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] is great, but a Consul needs to recognize when he is being pulled too thin and make sure his energy is focussed on his primary tasks: overall clan development and activity. It can be difficult to manage time between the [[Clan]] and the [[Dark Council]], but it is a skill that a Consul must dutifully perfect.

=== Interacting with Clan Members ===
A Consul must have a high degree of patience and be able to deal with all members in a respectful manner. A Clan consists of a wide variety of personalities and cultures, each with their own ideas and thoughts. Listening and responding to all inquires and conversations in a calm and rationale manner are key to healthy relationships with the Clan members. You’ll also be expected to lead from the front, so to speak. The Consul, although generally not expected to by the membership, should be active in the various competitions that are going on. This helps build the, “Hey, the Consul is one of us” mentality, and provides you with a better base to deal with members.

Communication is key to having a healthy interaction with Clan members. Sending out regular e-mails over the Clan mailing lists shows that you are both active, and working for the Clan. The e-mails do not have to just be “official” announcements, but they can also be something light-hearted or fun. Also, joining your Clan IRC channel on a regular basis is also ideal so that you can interact with everyone first hand.

=== Interacting with non-Clan Members ===
While responsible for their Clan, there will also be times when Consuls must deal with members from outside of the Clan, and have to mediate between Clan members and non-Clan members. A Consul is responsible for their Clan, and as such, should defend it from disruptive behaviours of members from other Clans. It is also prudent to work with the rest of the Dark Council to resolve such cases in a fast and stress-free manner so that everyone can go on and continue having fun.

They also interact with non-Clan members in other capacities, many times when working on projects for either the [[Dark Council]], or for the Brotherhood in general. At all times, you are representing your Clan, and as such, you must act with both maturity and a level head. How you interact with others will have a direct impact on how they perceive your Clan. In all dealings with members from another Clan, also ensure that their Consul is aware of such interactions, whether positive or negative.

=== Discipline ===
There comes a point when a member crosses a line or one of your leaders has to be removed. Your decisions may be unpopular as well as cause a strain on the Clan. Such unpopular decisions may involve having to remove friends or long-time veterans. Although seemingly distasteful at the time, such acts are for the benefit of the Clan. Once again, being calm in such situations is critical. Take as much time as you can, and try to get as much information as you can, but make a decision. Also, you must be firm once a decision is made. An indecisive '''commander''' is worse than a '''commander''' that makes bad decisions.

== Effects of the Position ==
A Consul influences an entire Clan and his actions can impact the entire Brotherhood as well. A Consul’s actions or inactions relate directly to how that Clan is viewed by the Brotherhood as a whole. For members new to the club, he is an example of the ideal member, as well as a guide to any questions that the member may have. For the entire Clan, a Consul is their own ideal on how to conduct themselves with the rest of the Brotherhood. A Consul leads through example, maintaining a high degree of activity both through communications with the Clan as well as being a driving force in competitions involving their Clan. A Consul’s personal drive trickles down through the ranks, pushing the rest of the Clan onwards. A Consul’s relationship with his Clan reflects on how his Clan relates to others. Between the Clans, a Consul can forge an understanding that brings about activity as well as initiate an exchange of information. Within the Dark Council, a Consul ideally interacts with other Council members and brings any concerns or comments to them in a calm and mature manner, fostering a strong bond that carries down to the members of the Clan. A Consul can touch almost every facet of the Brotherhood and help mould it for the better. In fact, due to this, the Consul brings much to the members of his Clan and the Brotherhood as a whole. Some of the legendary Consuls of the past were extremely influential in the shape that their respective Clans have taken, and also made an impact throughout the entire Brotherhood due to their actions.

On the flip side, there have been Consuls that have not performed anywhere near what they should have done. This is most delicately demonstrated right after the Exodus from the Emperor’s Hammer, where the chaos of inadequate leadership almost caused a few Clans to go under. The threat of a bad Consul is a nightmare that all want to avoid, so don’t be that nightmare.

== Position Organization ==
The Consuls’ position lies on the Dark Council, making you the direct link in terms of communication between the Dark Council and your Clan members. Without this position it would be extremely difficult for the other Councillors to pass along information to the different sub-units of each Clan, quite possibly extending their work by an order of magnitude. The organization of the Brotherhood, and how a Consul interacts with each unit, shows it as such:

=== Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master ===
* It is the Consul’s job to keep the leaders of the Dark Brotherhood appraised of the situation with your Clan. These are your “bosses”, and as such, must know that you are doing your job at all times, and to the best of your abilities.

=== Dark Council (including Consuls) ===
* There are ten others, not including yourself, who are a part of this unit. However, on a consistent basis, you are in direct contact with only a few of these members
* Consuls – As it is necessary to foster good relations with the other Clans, Consuls interact with one another on a daily basis, using one another as resources for help or as a point of contact should there be any problems with members from each Clan
* Master at Arms – As Consul, you are in constant contact with the MAA as he deals with all position appointments, medals and promotions. The bulk of all “awards” go through the MAA, and as such, the Consul is consistently interacting with the MAA
* Headmaster – The Envoys are an integral part of the Clans, with their ultimate head being the Headmaster. As such, you must also interact with the HM on a consistent basis to ensure that all of your Envoys are doing their jobs in a proper manner. The HM is also a good resource of information concerning stats such as the percentage of Apprentice’s who are being promoted
* Proconsul
The Proconsul is your “right-hand”, and as such, the lines of communication must be constantly open. The job of a Proconsul depends specifically on the Consul, but no matter their description, they must always be in contact with the Consul. The Proconsul should be conferred with on all decisions concerning the Clan

* Quaestors
Much like your Proconsul, you should be in contact with your Quaestor at all times. Through them you will know the state of your Houses in a much more intimate fashion. As well, you must at all times ensure that the Quaestor is performing their job up to your standards, and is a positive force in the House.

* Aediles
* Battleteam leaders
* General membership
While important in their own rights, these “positions” do not interact with the Consul on a formal basis in a consistent fashion. Your Quaestor is directly in charge of these members, and should be in contact with them at all times. As Consul, your interaction with these members is on a more informal basis, through IRC, messageboards or mailing lists and not direct one-on-one discussions. However, it is still imperative that a Consul maintains close relations with all of his members, no matter their current position.

As shown, the Consuls’ position is quite high, further highlighting its’ important nature.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Specific Duties ==
Although most of the duties involved with the Consulship will vary due to the dynamic nature of the Brotherhood and the Clans, certain duties are common to all. The below list will give you a general idea of what to expect on a regular basis:

* '''Welcoming new members to the Clan'''. This is simply done by keeping an eye in your email inbox and checking when the MAA sends an email showing a transfer request from either the SA or the Rouges. Keeping an email '''template''' is pretty effective at speeding up this process.
* '''Ensure that all Envoys within your Clan are active and keeping in constant contact with the newest members of the Clan'''. The Alacrity document, Clan Summit Management of Envoys, is a must-read for Consuls on how to effectively manage their Envoys.
* '''Overseeing promotion and medal requests done by the House Summits'''. Generally keep an eye on whom the House Summits award medals and promos to. Although not required, it may be helpful to keep a chart on which members have received what, as to help pinpoint those members that do activity but are for some reason overlooked, or to spot trends with inactivity and other such helpful information.
* '''Keep track of general over-all activities of each House'''. Self-explanatory, this is needed to gauge general activity for each House.
* '''Keep track of all activity done by the House Summits'''. This is to ensure that they are both doing their jobs and to ensure that they are making life better for the general membership. Also offer constructive criticism on how they are doing their jobs
* '''Keep a firm idea of what each House Summit member’s status is towards a promotion and/or medal'''. Vitally important, there is nothing worse than losing a good House Summit member because you haven’t been keeping track of all the work that they’ve been doing. Your Summit members are very likely the most active members of your Clan, so they should be recognized and awarded as such.
* '''Keep track of general status of all House competitions'''. This is to ensure that the House Summits are giving the members fun/interesting stuff to do, which gives them a chance to be active (Thereby qualifying them for awards).
* '''Run and keep track of all Clan-wide competitions'''. This gives the opportunity for the Clan members to possibly get a higher quality level of medal, as well as stand out more visibly to the rest of their House/Clan.
* '''Keep close track of all DB-wide activity towards DB-wide competitions'''. Keeping track of the status of the membership in regards to activity during major DB events (Such as a GJW or a RoS) is very important. Not only will the activity of the members make the determination on how your Clan places with respect to others, it also opens up a large opportunity to allow the membership to earn prestigious medals and traditionally opens doors to promotions as well.
* '''Keep track of general communications between the Clan members (Via IRC, email, and message boards)'''. This is a vital task. Keep control of the various methods of communications, as miscommunications are often the leading cause of the vast majority of problems that take place within the DB.
* '''Make an effort to be available via IRC, email, and message boards'''. This is to make you more accessible to the general membership, making them feel more comfortable with talking to you about anything that they wish. It’s a leadership function.
* '''Compile monthly Internal Reports for the GM, DGM and their Assistants'''. The due dates occasionally vary, but generally this is required once a month. The GM generally will give you a format for your report to follow as to let them know what’s going on with the Clan. At the very minimum, you’ll want to put in the status of the Clan as a whole, the status of the various Houses, activities done within the month, the status of various projects, and people of interest within the Clan (Either good or bad interest).
* '''Send out regular Consul reports to your Clan'''. These should be focused primarily on Clan-wide news, on-going projects and pertinent news concerning the rest of the Dark Brotherhood. It should also highlight the current competitions as well as point to members who have been going above and beyond what is required of them.
* '''Attempt to run at least one major inter-Clan competition per year'''. This allows for a vast amount of activity, and generally are very spirited affairs. This usually is a serious undertaking, as the preparations for this take a few months to completely work out for all the Clans involved. This also helps to develop your skills in running and helping to manage a large project.
* '''Attempt to run at least one major intra-Clan competition per year'''. This usually involves a House War or similar premise and this usually pits the Houses against each other in a struggle for bragging rights. Again, this sort of thing usually brings a vast amount of activity in. This should be planned carefully.
* '''Assist the other Dark Council members with various DB-wide projects'''. The Dark Council at any given point in time have various large projects going on that they need assistance with in bringing off. As a member of the Council, and a representative of your Clan, it is your duty to lend a helping hand, as well as familiarize yourself with other high-level responsibilities and personalities within the Brotherhood.
* '''Keep in constant contact with the rest of the Dark Council''', commenting and advising on any topics of discussion that are brought up.
* '''Ensure you vote''', on behalf of your Clan, concerning any policy changes or other areas of concern in which the Dark Council must decide upon. Before voting however, you should first poll your own Clan to gauge their thoughts on the specific subject. Such discussions should be done in a prompt fashion so as to not delay the voting procedure by an inordinate amount of time
* '''Attempt to perform a meaningful project that will benefit the Clan'''. This usually comes as a desire to help your own Clan. This can take many forms, so this is up to you. However, your superiors expect you to bring a higher level of involvement to the Clan, and anything that you can do to enhance the well-being of your Clan will be a very good thing for you to do. Use your imagination, and you should be ok.
* '''Assign special projects to various Clan members'''. This mainly deals with various projects that you’d like to be done, but either don’t have the necessary time or most likely don’t have the skill set to handle the project (Web sites and programming duties are usually two big ones). This obviously helps the Clan with the fruit of their works, but gives a chance for the member that is doing the project to shine in front of a lot of important people, which will be extremely helpful when the promotion or medal recommendation time comes along.
* '''Manage a Clan promotional guideline''' for those who are between the ranks of Apprentice and Dark Jedi Knight, while also helping put together or oversee a Master/Student program for your Clan.
* Assist with the running of major House-wide competitions. This is mainly as a back-up to the House Summits, although if you wish you can provide more input. Definitely an important task, as more minds working on a common project tend to help the quality of the project. Also ensure that you train new leaders in how to run an effective competition
* '''Enter in medal and promotion requests for House Summits''' that they are not able to submit on their own. Self-explanatory, this is for those times when the House Summits would like to promote or award medals to a person that is outside of their promotional or awarding authority. It’s up to you to verify the veracity of these requests, as well as determining the eligibility of the candidate before submitting the request over for processing. This also gives you the chance to add in a few words yourself to the candidate.
* '''Compile the monthly Clan internal report''' for distribution to the GM, DGM and their Assistants
* '''Evaluate all of your subordinate leaders''', ensuring that they are still capable of doing their jobs
* '''Get reports from all Envoys in your Clan''' on the specifics of what they have done with newer members
* '''Award any medals and/or promotions''' for the month’s activities.
* '''Ensure that your House Summit has been properly awarded''' for their work.

== Fictional Role ==
The Consul’s of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood are the sole liaison between the members of the Independent Units and the Grand Master’s Dark Council.

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Proconsul

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Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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The Proconsul is the second in command of a [[Clan]]. As the [[Consul|Consul's]] lieutenant the Proconsul can take command of the [[Clan]] in his superior's absence and oversee the administration of the [[House|Houses]].

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Position Overview ==
The position of Proconsul is that of an assistant, though it is vastly more important than just aiding the Consul. Each Consul-Proconsul relationship is a unique thing and because it is unique each Consul will have his or her own list of tasks/projects for you to work on. This does not mean that you are limited to only what your Consul gives you. There is a lot of room for you to explore your own creativity and work on your own projects and ideas. For the most part the Proconsul position is in place for grooming future Consuls. You work closely with much of the [[Dark Council]] while getting the feel of running an entire Clan, creating Clan-wide competitions and activities, and dealing with leaders and members from different Orders.

=== Expectations of Proconsul ===
Keeping in mind that each Clan and Consul/Proconsul relationship is different, here are a number of possible things you can be expected to do during your time as Proconsul. The list is far from complete but it will give you a general idea of what to expect on a day-by-day basis.

* To assist the Consul with anything he/she requires
* To monitor the activity of Quaetors and Aediles to make sure Houses are running smoothly
* To assist in expanding the fictional role of the Clan within the Brotherhood
* To make note of leaders and members within the clan worthy of promotions or medals
* To promote activity within the Clan, Houses and Brotherhood as a whole
* To uphold any values or beliefs your clan stands for
* To assist in the creation of competitions, vendettas and feuds between your Clan and others
* To assist new members in becoming oriented with the Brotherhood and Clan, to further the development of new members through instruction and guidance, to provide a timely answer to any questions a new member may hold
* To keep track of what you have learned during your tenure to pass onto your successor and help train them for the job

=== Difficulties of Proconsul ===
Difficult situations can arise with any Brotherhood position. How you deal with such difficulties really defines you as a leader. The follow is a list of examples of problems that can and do happen in Clans.

* Resolving personal conflicts between your clan members or between your members and another Clans members
* Removing inactive or unsuccessful House leaders
* Dealing with different Clan enmities
* Keeping yourself and your members motivated
* Encouraging activity during Vendettas and other competitions and more importantly, insuring a constant level of activity during periods where no [[Vendetta]] is going on
* [[Dismissing Disruptive Members from your Clan|Dealing with problem members]]
* Remember that you serve the members, they don’t serve you. You run competitions and activities so that they can gain promotions and medals and it can become annoying to see them get something instead of you, but good things always come to those who deserve them
* Observe how members act. It’s easier to deal prevent a problem than to deal with it when it’s out of control
* Keep in mind a lot of what you do/say in private will get repeated. Try not to be overly insulting to fellow leaders from different clans or to the Dark Council
* Be prepared to become a role model to your members. There are times when a member may look to you for support or advice with a real life problem or situation. Be honest, be supportive, and above all, remember that the person talking to you came to you not only as a leader, but also as a trusted friend. This may be especially true with younger members, who may often find it easier to turn to you for help coping with something rather than their parents
Those are some general problems you might face as Proconsul but sometimes other things arise. You have to have your own style for dealing with problems – everybody is different does things differently. A few suggestions on how to deal with certain problems are listed below.

* '''Keep your cool'''. The best way to deal with most member conflict problems is to keep a level head. Remember that some of these people are little more than kids, some of them don’t have pleasant real lives and real life frustration can result in an episode on IRC or the Message Boards or even through email. Talk with them personally to see what’s up before getting angry and yelling yourself.
* '''Lead by example'''. One of the most difficult things, in my opinion, is encouraging activity amongst your clan for general competitions and vendettas. You try offering motivations, threats, encouragement, but sometimes you come off sounding threatening or angry. Try to lead by example. If they see you participating and putting yourself out there they’ll be all the more inclined to go out and do the same thing.
* '''Take it slow'''. A lot of times when someone gets a new position they go all out for the first month or two with activities, competitions and projects and burn out way before they should. It’s good to be excited about the new job but you need to control your excitement so that you can stick around as long as possible. If you have a million ideas at once – write them down. Make yourself a schedule. This is also true when making competitions. Members need a break every now and then too otherwise they’ll burn out.
* '''Be Impartial'''. You make a lot of friends and enemies in a club like this, but never allow personal feelings to interfere with doing what you know is right. Whether that means choosing someone you don’t like for a position they deserve or not giving that medal to your best friend when they haven’t been active.
* '''Share the load'''. The Clan Summit positions are tough and can easily become too much to do alone. Split the jobs with your Consul or go back and forth. This will help you work together better and last a lot longer than you would trying to take everything on at once.
* '''Be Flexible'''. Be open to new ideas and new competitions. Members are a great source of new ideas and it makes them feel important to be helping shape the clan. Staying to one strict path will deny you the opportunities to make great changes for your members. You have to roll with the punches. In an online club things come up in real life that people need to deal with so they can’t always meet your deadline or schedule – your ability to take these things in stride will keep your members happy and allow you to retain your sanity.
* '''Know your own limits'''. It’s always a hard thing to admit that you can’t do something, but it is far better in the long run to do so rather than let things fall a part on your watch. This can be something as simple as seeing your activity dwindle as a leader. You’re hurting your members and your reputation by allowing yourself to go AWOL without resigning. Step up. Admit that you’ve hit your limit and you will be looked upon better for it.

== Effects of the Position ==
The Proconsul can be a big influence on a Clan progresses and grows. You work with the Consul to ensure your members are happy and having fun while keeping them competitive for Great Jedi Wars and other vendettas. For the most part you have a hand in shaping the way the Clan and Houses work, how the members act and how the Clan appears to the rest of the Brotherhood. The Clan Summit plays a pivotal role in the function of the Brotherhood – liaisons between the Dark Council and the general membership. You get a voice in major decisions; you speak for your members and help improve the overall quality of their Brotherhood lives.

As a Clan Summit member you have a lot of dealings with the Dark Council as a whole via the Dark Summit mailing list. You are included in the majority of the important decisions and conversations that will affect the entire Brotherhood. Be sure to use this access to its fullest extent to ensure the Dark Council offers the very best for your members. Make sure to volunteer for things that interest you or that you know you have intimate knowledge about. Of course, they don’t always openly request volunteers, but it never hurts to send an email or message on IRC and ask. More often than not that is what will get you noticed by the higher-ups.

While you get to partake in other people’s ideas and plans there’s also nothing stopping you from creating your own. If you have your own idea you can write up a proposal and send it to the proper people. Your Consul, the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master should always be CC’ed if it’s not going directly to them so that they may comment/keep track of what you’re up to. A well-written, well thought out proposal goes along way when trying to push a new idea. Remember there won’t always be room for your idea to be accepted but never let that stop you from trying. Fresh ideas are what make this club more interesting every year.

== Position Organization ==
The Proconsul is a member of the Clan Summit. He/She is directly beneath the Consul but still deals with both the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. While you report directly to those three positions you also work closely with the tribunes in an effort to improve Brotherhood-wide activities and competitions.

Again, each Consul/Proconsul relationship is unique. A lot of different factors affect the relationship between you and your Consul. Sometimes you’ll share the work 50/50, other times you will be given specific duties or tasks. The best working relationship is usually one of friendship. It makes dealing with each other a lot easier and allows you to work together to better your clan.

However, sometimes there will be problems. In an online club that is an inevitable truth. Dealing with such problems can be difficult if you don’t know what to do. Who you have a problem with is an important factor in deciding who you should talk to about it. With regular members in your own clan it’s best to talk to the Consul. He’ll be able to deal directly with the members in question. If it’s a member in a different clan talk to that members Proconsul/Consul while CC’ing your own Consul.

* If regarding members within your Clan, talk to your Consul.

* If regarding members in another Clan, talk to that Clan's Consul/Proconsul and include your own Consul.

* If regarding your own Consul, talk to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.

* If regarding a Dark Council Member, talk to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.

'''Superiors''': [[Consul]], [[Deputy Grand Master]], and [[Grand Master]]

'''Subordinates''': [[Quaestor|Quaestors]], [[Aedile|Aediles]], [[Battle Team Leader]]s

== Position Checklist ==
* '''Immediately Following Appointment''':
** Introduce yourself to your clan with an introductory email. Remember that some of the clan may not know you, especially if you have transferred from another clan or have only been active within your House
** Make sure you have access to all House mailing lists as well as the Clan list and any Clan Summit related lists that exist
** Make sure you have access in any Clan or House IRC channels
** Obtain access to your Clan’s website so you can utilize any news or competition functions
* '''Within Two Weeks of Appointment''':
** Have settled into the task of dealing with each House as well as the Dark Council
** Run a small, fun competition as a sort of warm-up so your members can know what to expect from you
** Have written at least one formal report in your own personal style and sent it to the Clan’s mailing list
** Have started a list of projects and/or tasks you wish to work on
** Make it your mission to get to personally know each member of your clan
* '''Weekly Tasks''':
** Weekly emails
** Encourage members to explore different aspects of what the Brotherhood has to offer. The Brotherhood offers a variety of activities and if some members give these things a chance they may find they actually enjoy them
* '''Monthly Tasks''':
** Monthly reports
** Write an Internal Report for the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master
** Review activity tracking to award members with promotions or medals
** Review past and current project progress
** Monitor members who are being active but can’t seem to place in competitions. It’s always good to reward such members for trying their best before they become discouraged
* '''Quarterly Expectations''':
** Work with the Consul to create and run a Clan-wide competition

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Quaestor

2017-01-28T18:01:09Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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The Quaestor is the head of his [[House]] and oversees it's administration. His lieutenant or next in command is referred to as an [[Aedile]].

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== Position Overview ==
Typically, most Quaestors will have served as a [[BTL|Battle Team Leader]], an Aedile, or possibly both before taking the reins of a House as Quaestor. This experience as a leader in the lower levels of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] will be invaluable to the new Quaestor as he steps into this new role. The demands and responsibilities of a Quaestor is the first true test of a leader’s abilities within the Brotherhood. It is at this level that those who seek higher levels of command either prove themselves as worthy of such authority, or show themselves lacking.

While this may sound very daunting don’t let it dissuade you from taking on this great challenge. The position of Quaestor is one ripe with reward and enjoyment to go along with the great amount of work and dedication. If you truly give it your all, surround yourself with capable people, and use good judgment your time as Quaestor will be one that you look back on with fond and fruitful memories.

=== Expectations of Quaestor ===
Every Quaestor has a different idea of what it means to be a Quaestor. While this may not be the answer you are looking for it does allow for a good amount of flexibility and innovation within the position itself. What may work in one House may fail miserably in another. It is this dynamic that forces a Quaestor to develop his own philosophy of leadership and House management skills within the confines and context of the House that he currently leads.

With that in mind, here is a list of various tasks that you may look forward to doing during your time as Quaestor:

* Preparing a vision statement for your House to rally around
* Constructing a list of goals for your House to accomplish
* Selecting an Aedile and Battle Team Leaders
* Developing the fictional background of your House
* Running House-wide competitions
* Weekly reports (what items you include in your report is highly dependent upon your relationship with your Aedile)
* Member development
* Conflict mediation

=== Difficulties of Quaestor ===
This is the question that when asked most Quaestors would probably laugh because there are so many difficulties that they deal with that they would not know where to begin. Let’s take a quick look at some of the more common problems that Quaestors face and then some of the skills needed to deal with these situations.

* '''Problem Members'''

Everyone has those members who see it as their mission in life to cause trouble and not help the House out in any way. How do you handle them? First, get the other leaders involved so it’s not seen as a “you vs. them” thing. Let the [[Clan Summit]] know what’s going on and have evidence ready to back up your claims. Try to handle the situation as calmly and privately as possible (don’t go off on them on IRC or email), but be firm and don’t let them run amuck. Remember, this club is about having fun and when members driving others off because of their actions and behavior they don’t need to be a part of this club.

* '''Inactive Leaders'''

At some point in your leadership experience you will either have a subordinate or a superior go AWOL without anyone having any idea about what happened to them. This is a very frustrating experience for everyone involved, but there is a lot we can do to minimize the damage done.

As a Quaestor, if your Aedile or Battle Team Leader goes missing do your best to get in contact with them right away. After you have exhausted all means of communication don’t let them stay in the position for long while being AWOL. Fill the position with someone who can be counted upon to be active and not leave without saying anything. If that person comes back let them know your reasoning for why you did what you did, but stick behind your decision.

If someone in the Clan Summit goes AWOL do your best to pick up the slack where they left off. Don’t let the Clan suffer because someone has gone missing. Keep a good appearance in public, not criticizing them in front of everyone, but get in contact with your superiors and do your best to make sure everything still gets accomplished.

* '''Inactive Membership'''

This is the bane of all leaders and the thing that usually drives them out of their leadership positions. In an ideal world everyone who joined would be active in something, finding their niche within the DB and doing their best. However, we all know that only a relatively small percentage of people who join actually stay for any length of time. Most join, are very active for a while, and then disappear. What can we do about this?

Second, ensure that there is plenty for new members to do. Don’t miss out on that eagerness they have when they first join. Draw them in and then get to know them. They are more likely to stay if they have a personal relationship with the members and leaders of the House.

* '''Miscommunication/Lack of Communication'''

It is very important to keep an active public presence in the House. As a Quaestor it is almost necessary that you are regularly on IRC in order to get to know people and handle any situations that arise right then and there. Make sure that you send out information over email and the message boards as it will encourage your members and more activity will come from them. Finally, it is vital that you send out a regular weekly report to the membership. Like it or not, most people will judge you based upon the frequency and quality of your reports. The members will consider you more active and will likely be more active because of it.

=== Suggested Skills ===
'''Patience'''

There are times when all of us are at the end of our rope and we just want to tell someone off to make us feel better. If something happens that gets your blood boiling don’t respond to it right then. Take some time, cool off, and come up with a calm, reasoned response. You will be better off for it and the situation will have a better resolution.

'''Dedication'''

Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. Meaning, sometimes we all get lost in the day-to-day crap that has to get done and lose sight of the big picture. We get bogged down and feel like nothing is getting done. It is in those times that you need to step back, take and honest evaluation of where you are as a House, and then drive on to the goal. As they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, and your goals won’t be accomplished that fast either. Stay dedicated and don’t give up when you think things are at their worst.

'''Foresight'''

As the leader of your House one of the biggest things you need to remember is not to concentrate on where you are today, but where you eventually want to lead people to in the future. Plan for the future and have a strategy to get there. This foresight will help fuel the passion within you when things look bad and you don’t know what to do next.

'''Delegation'''

Even the best of leaders can’t do everything by themselves. Take heed and “know thyself”. Know what you like doing and what you are skilled at doing. Also, know how much time you have. Don’t take on too much and not be able to do it. Find those people you trust and get them to help you. Both you and the House will be better off because you did not try to get it all done yourself.

== Effects of the Position ==
The effects of your actions as Quaestor are felt throughout both your House and your [[Clan]]. The importance of this position cannot be overstated and you should be a bit humbled to be given the opportunity to lead at a level that the vast majority of members in the DB never will. Knowing this should motivate you to do your best and consider your actions and words before they happen, as they will have far reaching impacts that you could never have foreseen.

With the words of caution out of the way, know that the position of Quaestor is also one that is very exciting. You have the opportunity to run competitions involving a good number of people, to develop the next generation of leaders in the Brotherhood, and to have a say in the success of your House and Clan. Be creative, be innovative, and be dedicated, and your name will become synonymous with the success of your House.

It is at the House Summit level that most leaders in the Brotherhood are either made or broken. Are you the leader of a well-established House with active members? Strive to push them to limits they never thought they could achieve. Have you stepped into a House that is in complete disarray? Bring order to the House and create a foundation that the future success of the House will build upon. Whatever situation you find yourself in do your best and push your members to do theirs.

== Position Organization ==
'''Direct Superiors''': [[Consul]] and [[Proconsul]]

'''Direct Subordinates''': [[Aedile]], [[Rollmaster]], Battle Team Leaders

'''Other Working Relationships''': Other Quaestors and Aediles

The Quaestor reports directly to the Clan Summit, comprised of the Consul and Proconsul. Depending on each individual Clan summit this relationship will work differently. Some Consuls will see the Quaestor reporting directly to them with the Proconsul acting merely as an adviser to the Consul. Other Consuls have a more egalitarian view of the Clan Summit and see the Proconsul as more of their equal in the decision making and reporting aspects of the job. Find out how your Clan Summit likes to operate and adapt to that style as much as you can.

=== Aediles ===
How do I best utilize my Aedile and Battle Team Leaders? This is one of the best questions that a Quaestor can ask himself. How to best utilize the talents, skill and passions of your Aedile and Battle Team Leaders will go a long way to making your tenure as Quaestor both successful and a positive experience. There are as many answers to this question as there are Quaestors in the Brotherhood, but below are listed a few of the different philosophies that are used in the Brotherhood today.

* '''50/50 Relationship'''

Typically seen when the Quaestor and Aedile have gone up in the ranks together and have roughly the same amount of experience, this Summit runs the House like more of a two-man committee. This allows them to bounce ideas off each other and share the responsibility and accountability that comes with leading the House. The lines between the Quaestor and Aedile become very blurred and they sometimes alternate a lot of the duties that need to be accomplished by the House Summit.

* '''Leader/Assistant'''

In this arrangement there are very strong and clear boundaries about what it means to be the Quaestor and what it means to be the Aedile. Usually, everything begins and ends with the QUA. They are where the buck stops and everyone knows this. Some may construe this to mean that the Quaestor is a mean-spirited little despot, but in some instances it is very good to have a very clear leader. Oftentimes in this relationship the Quaestor will seek out an Aedile who best balances his weaknesses and the tasks that he does not have time to accomplish. However, even if this is the style of leadership that the Quaestor chooses to employ, a good Quaestor still realizes that a strong bond of trust must exist between him and his Aedile in order for the House to be successful, so treating them like servants is never a good option.

* '''Master/Apprentice'''

This relationship is seen a lot when an experienced member is the Quaestor and a new up-and-comer is the Aedile. The Quaestor is seen as taking the Aedile under his wing and teaching him the ropes. A lot of time the Aedile will be given what some would consider menial tasks in order to learn the basics and grunt work of leading a House. Other times the Quaestor will give the Aedile specific tasks to perform so that they can learn and begin to master a certain aspect of House leadership.

These are just three different examples of how the Quaestor/Aedile relationship can work. There are many more out there and numerous variations upon these three. The key is to know yourself, know your Aedile, know what you want to accomplish as a House, and then decide how you and your Aedile can best work to get the job done.

=== Battle Team Leaders ===
Once again, the use of [[Battleteam|Battle Teams]], and thus Battle Team Leaders, within a House is something that can be argued about until we are all blue in the face. How you ultimately decide to use them depends largely upon your goals and the members you have. Let’s take a look at a few possibilities.

* '''Activity Producers'''

Some Houses use their Battle Teams as mini-Houses to run competitions and ensure that the members always have something to do. In this scenario most of the members of the House are in a Battle Team and the Leaders of these Teams can run the range from experienced members of the Brotherhood to new members trying to break into the leadership ranks.

* '''Elite Groups'''

Within most of us is a desire to stand out above our peers and have our names known. Having your Battle Teams act as a sort of reward for hard work, activity and skill can be a huge motivation for a certain population within the Brotherhood. The people who act as the leaders for this still of Battle Team are often more experienced and very active.

* '''Training Grounds'''

A third option for how you use your Battle Team Leaders is to make the position a training ground for members who have shown leadership potential. Pick a good [[Guardian]] or [[Jedi Hunter]] who is eager to get his feet wet and prove himself and give him the reigns of a Battle Team. This can be a good place for him to excel and prove he’s ready for the next level or a great learning experience where he can see where he is lacking and improve himself.

The Battle Team Leaders are vital to the success of your House. Use them wisely, develop them, and then let them do their jobs. If you pick good ones and then work with them they will not only give your members a lot more to do, but will go a long ways to accomplishing the goals you have set out.

== Position Checklist ==
* '''Previous to appointment''':
** Read the notes and take the Leadership tests offered in the [[Shadow Academy]] (at a minimum at least read the notes).
** Read reports from Quaestors in different Houses in the Brotherhood.
** Ask any questions you may have about what it’s like to be a Quaestor in the Brotherhood and what issues have arisen lately.
** Start to develop your own written philosophy of leadership.
** Start making a list of goals you would like to see done during your tenure.
* '''Immediately following appointment''':
** Get in touch with the Consul and Proconsul in order to get to know them and find out their expectations for the House.
** Get to know the members of the House (This is especially important if you were brought in from the outside).
** Email the old Quaestor and find out as much as you can as possible (competitions, projects, active members, problems).
** Within a day or two send out an introduction email to the House letting them know who you are and a little about yourself.
** Make sure you have access to all the important stuff you’ll need (message boards, websites, IRC, mailing lists).
* '''Within two weeks of appointment''':
** Get to know the status of the House, who the key leaders are, and who you need to keep an eye on.
** Set your goals for the House and a strategy for how you will accomplish them.
** If you don’t have an Aedile get with the Clan Summit and devise a strategy for selecting one.
** Get an idea on the status of the Battle Teams and work with the Battle Team Leaders on anything lacking.
* '''Weekly tasks''':
** Write a House report and send it to the members of the House and the Clan Summit. What information you include in the report depends a lot on what you decide with your Aedile. However, as the Quaestor you should concentrate on the big picture and seeing that the House is moving forward in accomplishing your goals.
** Stay in contact with the key members of the House (Aedile, Battle Team Leaders, Rollmaster) to ensure that they are accomplishing their tasks.
** Maintain high visibility through all communication media.
** Develop the leaders underneath you and the rising members in your House.

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Aedile

2017-01-28T18:00:16Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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The [[Aedile]] is the second in command of a [[House]]. Acting as the [[Quaestor|Quaestor's]] [[starwars:lieutenant|lieutenant]], he can take charge of running a [[House]] and its [[Battleteam|Battle Teams]] in the absence of his superior.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

== House Duties ==
Input typical Aedile duties here

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Battleteam Leader

2017-01-28T17:59:34Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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The '''[[Battleteam]] Leader''' is responsible for the overall welfare of his or her '''team'''. ''Battleteam Leader'' is a term more commonly used now that the "barrier" between the three Orders have been broken. In the past, there were three separate terms to specify a '''Battle''' '''Team''' Leader ([[Krath]] Tetrarch, [[Sith]] Commander, [[Obelisk]] Sergeant). This includes keeping members motivated and active. Duties of the '''Battleteam Leader''' include and are not limited to:

* Maintaining a [[Battleteam]] website with roster, events, etc.
* Running competitions within and outside the '''team'''
* Forward any communications from higher in the command chain to '''team''' members
* Report to the [[House Summit]] on a regular basis
* Make promotion and/or award recommendations for members where appropriate
* Set an example, both in conduct and activity (i.e. following the set requirements towards conduct, participating in competitions, on message boards, etc.)
* Promote competitions and other events within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]

'''Powers''' - The '''[[Battleteam]] Leader''' has powers of awarding the [[Dark Cross]] and awards for approved competitions that the '''Battleteam Leader''' may run.

'''Appointment''' - '''Battleteam Leaders''' are appointed by the '''House Summit''' with approval from the [[Master at Arms]].

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

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Praetor

2017-01-28T17:58:53Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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[[Praetor]] (P:)—The position of [[Praetor]] is a full-time assistantship to a [[Dark Council]] member. A [[Praetor]] is often responsible for a sizable portion of the duties associated with his office and is often able to carry the authority and speak with the voice of his Councilor. The workload of a [[Praetor]] is assumed to be sufficiently intense. Most often, it is so intense that the [[Praetor]] chooses to forgo other positions of significant responsibility elsewhere within the [[Dark Brotherhood]]. Each [[Praetor]] operates under very unique conditions and a [[Praetor]]'s job description may easily vary with time. However, the following are some common characteristics of [[Praetor]]s:

* Prior to choosing a [[Praetor]], the [[Dark Council]] member must draft a proposal for the [[Grand Master]] that outlines the duties of the [[Praetor]] and expresses why there is a need.
* [[Praetor]] appointments must be confirmed by the [[Grand Master]].
* Traditionally, a [[Praetor]] is selected from a group of [[Magistrate]]s who have served the Councilor with distinction and have performed an admirable degree of work. Such evidence is brought to the [[Grand Master]] during the selection process.
* The appointment of a [[Praetor]] should not be taken lightly. Not all Councilors will require [[Praetor]]s.
* [[Praetor]]s are trained in the functions of their Councilor’s office and are expected to achieve equal competence in their assigned duties.
* [[Praetor]]s are often drafted as future replacements to their current Councilmen; however, notable exceptions include [[Praetor]]s to the [[Grand Master]] or [[Deputy Grand Master]].
* [[Praetor]]s are strongly encouraged not to hold a position of significant responsibility elsewhere within the Brotherhood. Those who also hold a position higher than [[Aedile]] must demonstrate to the Dark Councilor and [[Grand Master]] that they can handle both responsibilities. A [[Praetor]] carrying two jobs will be forced to choose between them when their activity dwindles.
* [[Praetor]]s are most often experienced leaders.
* [[Praetor]]s will be responsible for reporting to the [[Grand Master]] via Internal Reports either through their Dark Councilor or on their own.

See: [[Organizational Chart]]

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Magistrate

2017-01-28T17:58:06Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

Tribunes

2017-01-28T17:56:46Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline

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Tribunes have great administrative responsibility in their unique facet of the Brotherhood.
Reporting directly to the GM and DGM, Tribunes provide services for members. The following are the current Tribunes of the Brotherhood:

* [[Wiki Tribune]] (T:W)
* [[Recruitment Tribune]] (T:R)

== Former Tribune Positions ==
* [[Forum Tribune]] (T:Forum)
* [[Dark Voice Tribune]] (T:DV)
* [[Gaming Tribune]] (T:G)
* [[Fiction Tribune]] (T:F)
* [[ICTE Tribune]] (T:ICGE)
* [[Star Wars Galaxies Tribune]] (T:SWG)
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Codex

2017-01-28T17:55:07Z

Jac Cotelin: Changing from Policy to Guideline; Changing GM to Sarin

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:''"Greetings, and welcome to the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi. If you have made it this far, then I congratulate you. Our warriors excel in the mystical ways of the Dark Side of the Force. Only the most exceptional are accepted; only the strongest survive.''

:''"The Brotherhood is not for the weak. Over generations, our warriors have come to be among the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy, with the Grand Master having reached a pinnacle of Dark Side skill.''

:''"As a new disciple of the Dark Side, you will first embark for the Shadow Academy. Your journey to the Dark Side will be a difficult one, but if your hatred is pure and your powers strong, you will advance in rank within the Brotherhood.''

:''"If you still wish to join us, then congratulations... All who follow the Dark Side will take up positions of power in the Final Order. The Light Side of the Force will be utterly forgotten, and the Dark Side will dominate forever!"''

::Grand Master Pravus Dark Lord of the Sith

== Overview ==
* Chapter 00: [[Compendium of the Brotherhood]]

== Dark Brotherhood Infrastructure ==
* Chapter 01: [[Dark Council]]
* Chapter 02: [[Orders of the Brotherhood]]
* Chapter 03: [[Societies|Guilds and Societies]]
* Chapter 04: [[Clans]]
* Chapter 05: [[Houses]]
* Chapter 06: [[Battleteams]]

== Dark Jedi of the Brotherhood ==
* Chapter 07: [[Shadow Academy]]
* Chapter 08: [[Ranks]]
* Chapter 09: [[Medals]]
* Chapter 10: [[Identification System]]

== Rights of the Brethren ==
* Chapter 11: [[Lightsabers]]
* Chapter 12: [[Force Powers|Powers of the Dark Jedi]]
* Chapter 13: [[Custom Robes|Robes of the Brotherhood]]
* Chapter 14: [[Warbanner|Heraldry of the Brotherhood]]
* Chapter 15: [[Avatars|Dossier Avatars]]

== Dark Side Lore ==
* Chapter 16: [[Dark Brotherhood History|A History of the Brotherhood]]
* Chapter 17: [[Vendetta|The Art of Vendetta]]
* Chapter 18: [[Codex/The Dark Side]]
* Chapter 19: [[Dark Hall|Dark Hall on Antei]]

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