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House Satele Shan

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{{Organization
|name= JTF Satele Shan
|image=[[File:HSS-Logo.jpg|250px]]
|founder=
|leader=*{{HSS-QUA}}
*{{HSS-AED}}
*{{Tython Squad}}
|members= See [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/units/satele-shan roster]
|headquarters=[[Daleem]]
|locations=[[Kiast]]
|formed=
|founded= [[33 ABY]]
|reorganized=
|fragmented=
|dissolved=
|restored=
|affiliation=*[[Odan-Urr]]
*[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
}}

{{Quote|A light hunting the darkness|House motto}}

'''Joint Task Force Satele Shan''', one of two [[Houses]] of [[Odan-Urr]], was created in 33 ABY. The House serves as the primary clandestine taskforce for the Clan while maintaining an active population of Jedi and Padawans, capable diplomats and researchers, and enough military might to take an active role in the defense of the Clan at large and of the [[Kiast System]] in general. The current leaders of House Satele Shan are [[Quaestor|Director]] {{HSS-QUA}} and [[Aedile|Executor]] {{HSS-AED}}. There is currently one active [[Battleteam]], [[Tython Squadron]], led by Strategist {{Tython Squad}}.

== History ==

In 33 ABY House Satele Shan was formed after a splinter group of Clan [[Odan-Urr]] made an unlikely ally in the [[Harakoan]] metropolis of [[Seher]], one of the most advanced and independent tribes on [[New Tython]]. Operating as an advisory force for the tribe, the members of House Satele Shan were provided accommodation as well as the ability to freely pass in and out of the city. The Seherob widely respect the opinion of their Light-sided comrades due to their sworn protection of the tribe as well as their command of technology beyond the Seherob’s own.

34 ABY saw dramatic changes for House Shan almost immediately. Reeling from the destruction of his [[Order of the Force Ascendant]], Quaestor [[Mar Sûl]] withdrew from both the Seherob and his Jedi allies. It fell to an outsider, [[Mako Henymory]] of Clan [[Arcona]], to take the House's reins. This proved to be the last straw for many [[Sentinel (order)|Jedi Sentinels]], who were already deeply suspicious of [[Turel Sorenn]], the reformed fallen Jedi serving as [[Proconsul]]. Several Sentinels attempted to assassinate the two; fortunately, Mako and Turel discovered the danger and lured the conspirators into a trap. Strike-team [[Ooroo]] completed a purge of the Sentinel Order, and Satele Shan took the lead in reforming SeNet.

The bulk of the House escaped the destruction of New Tython, but former Quaestor [[Solari]] and nearly all of the Seherob were lost. Yet after several months wandering deep space, Odan-Urr found a new home in the [[Kiast System]]. Now freed from the Brotherhood's Clan system, House Satele Shan was reorganized into a Joint Task Force stationed on [[Daleem]].

===The Last Voyage of the Kesaret===
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Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]] would lead House Satele Shan during the year 35 ABY against a band of pirates called the ''Maelstrom Corsairs''. The conflict would arise from the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] losing a valuable shipment of cargo between Daleem and Kiast - with no trace of the bulk freighter or its escort at the scene. Satele Shan would work in conjunction with the [[Sentinel Network]] to investigate matters both on Daleem, and at the last known location of the vessel, which had fallen victim to the Maelstrom Corsairs. [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret] would go on to show test the abilities of its members in many ways they never knew existed.

===Great Jedi War XII===
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The [[Twelfth Great Jedi War|Great Jedi War XII]] was initiated by the emergence of the [[The Collective|Collective]], a myriad confederation of factions opposed to the Dark Brotherhood, with the intent of destroying all [[starwars:Force-sensitive|Force sensitives]] within the [[starwars:The galaxy|Galaxy]]. The Collective attacked the Clans of the Dark Brotherhood while the [[Iron Throne]] remained idle, refusing to get involved. The Clans begrudgingly united over the Collective throne-world of [[Nancora]]. As the Odanite forces engaged the Collective both in the skies and on the ground of Nancora, it quickly became evident that the easy destruction of the Collective was not to be. For as the Dark Brotherhood battered the Collective forces on Nancora, far more ominous units were on the march to assault each Clan's home system. While pride and prestige would place Clan Odan-Urr as the First Clan due to the efforts of its members, it was a pyrrhic victory that cost the lives of many and greatly reduced the military might of Satele Shan.

===[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view Shadow of the Kesaret]===
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The intelligence gathered implicated rogue elements of the [[Inquisitorius]] working in league with the Shipwright's Guild to overthrow the [[Vatali Empire]]. A coordinated assault by the Maelstrom Corsairs, now a known front for the Shipwright's Guild, saw House Satele Shan forces scattered to the wind and fighting for survival. The battered remnants of the House were reunited and defended the [[Sky Breach Base]] and coordinated the unit's response. Above Daleem the Maelstrom Corsairs fleet arrived, and headed straight for Sky Breach Base’s orbital platform. Tython Squadron fought a desperate delaying action to give time for OEF capital craft to respond. Things were equally bleak planet side, as the JTF Shan ground forces were deployed to protect the Imperial Gardens and thwart a Corsair move to seize the Vatali seat of power on Daleem.

All appeared lost as enemy landing craft began to converge on The Foundry, the Shipwright's Guild main industrial complex, discharging thousands of assault forces. However, the timely arrival of the ''Remembrance of Seher'' gave the few remaining friendly forces a brief respite that was direly needed. As the Corsair fleet surged forward to finish off the rag-tag flotilla, their flagship was isolated. Taking the initiative, a trap was sprung with the arrival of a newly acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, the ''Resolve''. Caught in a pincer movement, the Maelstrom Corsairs were annihilated and the enemy ground forces loyal to the Shipwright's Guild were isolated and contained. House Satele Shan had held.

==Purpose==

Like the rest of the former Clan Odan-Urr, Satele Shan is dedicated to restoring peace and justice to this region of the galaxy, the defense of the Kiast System, and the continued existence of the Clan in general. In contrast to their more militaristic comrades in JTF [[Hoth]], Satele Shan focuses on soft power. Satele Shan works closely with the [[Sentinel Network]] to conduct espionage and recruitment operations against the Brotherhood. In their duties, they are specifically tasked with protecting innocents both within Brotherhood space and beyond it. They accomplish this task by preemptively seeking out and claiming, or destroying, artifacts which may hold dangerous abilities. They also accomplish this task by actively seeking out evil individuals and tactfully removing them before they become a threat. Historically, Satele Shan also served as Clan Odan-Urr’s main diplomatic force, and are still occasionally called upon to settle disputes in a peaceful manner.

==Daleem==

Satele Shan's primary base of operations is the planet Daleem in the [[Kiast System]]. The task force has been given the legal status of a guild by the [[Vatali Empire|Vatali]] government. The [[Vatali Empire]] was born from the bloodlines of the [[starwars:sephi|Sephi]] monarchs and was founded to extend the reach of the monarchy into the Kiast System. Mirroring Sephi civilization, it is ruled under a royal lineage of monarchs that were entrusted to rule the Kiast System from [[Kiast_(Planet)|Kiast]]. The Empire is protected by the elite [[Vatali Royal Guard]]. These few, but exceptionally talented soldiers make up the Vatali Empire's limited ground infantry, but can be called onto serve as high-ranking officials in the Navy. A number of them serve as guardsmen to [[Kiast_(Planet)#Voraskel_Palace|Voraskel Palace]] while the bulk is stationed on the Vatali's other worlds as peacekeepers. All guardsmen are trained pilots but excel in ground-based warfare as combatants and leaders. At times, these few elite can be tasked with delicate matters as special operatives making them the most versatile combatants in the [[Vatali Empire]].

Although the Odanites do their best to stay out of Vatali politics, they are aware that their fortunes are affected by it. The [[Quaestor|Director]] - with assistance from the [[Sentinel Network]] and the Jedi - attempts to maintain good relations with [[Daleem]]'s governor and prominent guilds, through whatever means are most expedient. Due to ongoing threats to the Vitali Empire the Satele Shan leadership is maneuvering to take a more direct and active role in safeguarding Daleem for the Vitali Empress personally.

===Notable Landmarks===
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[[Sky Breach Base]] is the ground-side station for [[House Satele Shan|JTF Satele Shan’s]] [[starwars:Space elevator|space elevator]], and it serves as the operational headquarters of the battleteam [[Garza%27s Pathfinders|Garza’s Pathfinders]]. It is a primary node of defense for the JTF, as it represents the Satele Shan compound’s first and only access point through the chaotic electrical storms that envelop Daleem. The Base is also the continent’s primary transit hub, both in terms of goods and commerce and in terms of intelligence and operational opportunities. Outwardly, the Pathfinders and adjutant Base personnel act as a garrison and local security. In reality, the battleteam takes full advantage of the information flow that passes through the Base, allowing them to intervene in Daleem and Vatali affairs to the benefit of the JTF. The Base is designed such that the battleteam shares most of its living and working spaces with travelers and Base workers. Whether they are playing [[starwars:Dejarik|dejarik]] with a freighter captain, chilling at the ''Havoc’s'' bar or assisting a [[Daleem#Pau.27an Pharma and Chem|P&C]] team with a difficult surgery, the Pathfinders are always “on the job,” gathering intelligence for the next assignment.

[[File:SBBHavocs.jpg|thumb|220px|The ''Havoc’s'' bar]]

The atrium also leads to the ''Havoc’s Tether'', a cantina-diner whose huge kitchens are run by owner and head chef Bohl Chomo. Freighter crews, visitors, and off-duty personnel go to the bar for drinks, live music and perhaps a game of [[starwars:Dejarik|dejarik]]. The bar, connected as it is with interplanetary trade, is well-stocked with liquors and cocktails from all over the galaxy, though the [[starwars:Devaronian|Devaronian]] bartender often complain that all he hears from [[starwars:Spacer|spacers]] is “Just slide me the grog, Yelko!”

The ''Havoc’s'' (and indeed the Base’s) star attraction is undoubtedly Bohl’s cuisine. His kitchens can cater for up to 300 hundred beings in the central mess hall, though he has also been known to host distinguished parties of delegates and [[CS Guide: Species#Sephi|Sephi]] nobles. Bohl’s simple dishes are a celebration of their primary ingredients, which are often locally sourced and carefully chosen. Bohl eschews spices and complex recipes. He is instead a master at exalting the quality of each component of his dish. Some of his most renowned dishes are his game [[starwars:Gornt|gornt]] T-bone, his [[starwars:Nuna|nuna]] and waffles, the [[starwars:Mimban|Mimban]] marsh stew, smuggler’s [[starwars:Mynock|mynock]] eggs and the jolly [[starwars:Jogan fruit|jogan]] pie.

==Organization==
The personnel assigned to the task force generally fall into one of three categories: the Satele Shan Expeditionary Force, Analytical Operations, or Sentinel Activity and Special Operations. Military assets, including the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/46230|MC40 ''Remembrance of Seher''] as well as any other units or warships delegated to Satele Shan, fall under the Expeditionary Force. The SSEF specializes in hit-and-fade strikes and reconnaissance missions.

Meanwhile, a dedicated corps of researchers, analysts, slicers, and other experts remain based on Daleem under the aegis of Analytical Operations. Although they are not often on the front line of Satele Shan's battles, their expertise keeps the Satele Shan forces in the field as well-informed as possible.Covert or clandestine activity that cannot be handled by the Expeditionary Force or Analytical Operations' slicers is the domain of Sentinel Activity and Special Operations (SASO). Comprised of Jedi Sentinels, veterans of [[Shadow Company]], and similar experts, SASO excels in exfiltrating targets from deep within enemy territory - or planting things within it.

The newest arm of Satele Shan is the Tython Squadron. Tasked with internal security and counter-intelligence, the squadron has the public face of a military unit defending Daleem from a repeat of the destruction of New Tython. Secretly, the unit runs surveillance on all allied personnel and ruthlessly destroys any and all insider threats to the House.

==Tython Squadron==
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[[File:TythonTie.png|200px|thumb|left|Tython Squadron TIE Defenders]]

Tython Squadron is a [[Battleteam]] led by Lieutenant Colonel [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]]. The unit was founded in 35 ABY. Currently, the squadron is undergoing extensive flight training to achieve operational accreditation and final commissioning. The squadron’s official mission is to aid in the defense of the [[Kiast System]] as a subordinate unit under the operational control of JTF Satele Shan. Unofficially, Tython Squadron’s true purpose is to serve as the internal security apparatus within Clan Odan-Urr, tasked with combating corruption, sedition, and infiltration from within the Clan’s ranks.

Upon the initial formation many new pilots flocked to join Tython Squadron to the point where many lesser pilots transferred to flight crew and field operatives of the nascent internal security arm of the Battleteam. Needing to run the unit through operational trials, Mauro Wynter and Silvia Tanos engaged the Basic Flight Training slate of events. The pilots underwent countless training missions and simulations.

During one such training mission the squadron caught a smuggling vessel, the Raxanna's Remorse. This C-ROC Cruiser was moving advanced weaponry within the Kiast System and sending coded messages to the Iron Throne and hidden operatives within Sky Breach Base. The cruiser, due to impressive flying by all parties, was captured and returned to Daleem. For their conspicuous gallantry Chrome, Junazee, and Ranarr Kul-Tarentae were awarded the title of Aces by Maximus Alvinius.

The team next frantically began investigating the data gathered from the "Raxanna's Remorse" and other fragmented intelligence. This presented an opportunity for Tython Squadron to test out their abilities as field operatives and keenly perform counterintelligence and internal security screening on the personnel assigned to Sky Breach Base and JTF Satele Shan as a whole. During the so called Operation Enigma, Tython Squadron spent extensive time and efforts tracking down insider threats. Key evidence implicated a young officer known as Ensign Yon Keto. Keto was receiving large sums of funding from off-system and dispersing it widely in small increments - pay offs - to accomplices and subverting the junior officer corps within the JTF. Sadly, he was killed before more intelligence could be gained. His death was kept a well guarded secret for only those with top secret clearance and vetted by Tython Squadron members personally. Due to their conspicuous gallantry, Korroth, Arcia Cortel, and Ethan Martes earned their Tython Ace stripes.

However, evidence pointed towards a clandestine mercenary group operating under the aegis of the Iron Throne and other large industrial conglomerates within the Kiast System and the Arx System. Tython Squadron triangulated communications stemming from the Unknown Regions, and was contacted by members of Battleteam Nighthawk of Clan Arcona. The team rapidly mobilized an expeditionary force for advanced scouting and reconnaissance. This would turn out to be Tython Squadron's first mission outside of Kiast and its baptism of fire.

This heavily classified event, later known as the Rendezvous of Destiny saw the pilots of Tython Squadron launch a coordinated strike with the assistance from the Maurader-class frigate Nighthawk and several flights of Arconan piloted X-Wings against a flotilla of ancient fighters, support vessels, and a rearmed Nebulon-B frigate, the Defiant-II. Seer Constantine was given operational control of the Tython fighter-craft, under the tactical guidance of Mar Sul, while Mauro Wynter and a strike team of Jedi and military personnel landed on the Defiant-II flight deck.

Fighting their way from the flight deck, Mauro tasked Arcia and Chrome to lock down the ship's propulsion system as the Jedi made their way to commandeer the bridge. Finding little resistance, a trap was sprung by a cunning Grand Inquisitor known as Taril Hron and a small cadre of lethal IG-100 Magna-Guards. While Junazee held the Inquisitor at bay, Knights Tyraal Bitshiver and Zeline Nemesis fought the deadly droids. Wynter was able to retrieve data from the bridge implicating the Shipwright's Guild and the Inquisitorius in the rampant number of ships going missing in the Kiast System and of a plot to overthrow the Empress of the Vitali Empire.

During the heat of battle, Wynter distracted Hron and Junazee dispatched her, eliminating the threat. Calling in their reinforcements, the joint forces of Tython Squadron and Nighthawk were able to force the remaining crew to surrender and take the Defiant-II back to the Kiast System as a war prize, with barely enough time to brief Director Alvinius and Executor Iode on the ongoing threat to the Odanite forces. For their exemplary dedication to duty during this engagement Korroth, Talis Demorte, and Ethan Martes were commended as Tython Aces.

==Sentinel Network Involvement==
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As a Joint Task Force, Satele Shan draws manpower and equipment from [[Odanite Expeditionary Force]], [[Vatali Royal Guard]], and the [[Jedi Order]]. However, Shan's emphasis on clandestine and covert action means that the JTF's culture and methods are dominated by SeNet. Although SeNet is an independent entity with its own command structure, a huge portion of its assets are under the day-to-day command of Satele Shan's [[Quaestor|Director]] {{HSS-QUA}} and [[Daleem]] is the center of much of its operations.

==The Defenders of Satele Shan==
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The title of [[Defenders of Satele Shan|Defender of Satele Shan]] is awarded to the most active member in a quarter within JTF Satele Shan. This honorary title is part of Satele Shan's way to recognize exceptionally active members by involving their character's fictionally into the lore of the house with this honorary title. The title of '''Defender''' will be held by the member forever. The title resets every quarter but can be won multiple times by the same member over the course of it's awarding.

==Permanently Assigned Military Assets==

===Task Force Seher===
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/46230| MC40a ''Remembrance of Seher'']
** [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/48944| T-70 X-wing Starfighter Squadron ''Flare Squadron'']
**[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/57689| Special Missions Company “1st Marines Company”]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/47135| CR90 ''Proxia Mustirion'']
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/47021| CR90 ''Harakoa'']

== House Summit Roll ==

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{| class="fancy fancy-green" width="700" align="center" cellpadding="3"
|-
|class="head" colspan="4" | '''House Satele Shan'''
|-
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Quaestor'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Aedile'''
|class="sub-head" width="25%" | '''Service ended on:'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Ji]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Solari]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Apr 23, 2015'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Solari]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mar Sûl]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Jun 13, 2015'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mar Sûl]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Seridan Brehevik]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Sep 23, 2015'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mar Sûl]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Kah Manet]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Jan 3, 2016'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mako Henymory]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Kah Manet]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Feb 3, 2016'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mako Henymory]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Alethia Archenksova]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Sep 2, 2016'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Alethia Archenksova]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Daniel Stephens]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Mar 9, 2017'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Alethia Archenksova]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Len Iode]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Apr 14, 2017'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[A'lora Kituri]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Len Iode]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Jul 11th, 2017'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[A'lora Kituri]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''Sep 25th, 2017'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Len Iode]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | '''March 5th, 2018'''
|-
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]]
|class="alt" width="25%" | [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]]
|class="alt" width="25%" |
|}</center>

{{Odan-urr}}

[[Category:Houses|Satele Shan]] [[Category:Odan-Urr]]

Tython Squadron

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[[File:TythonOdan.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Tython Squadron Operatives]]

Tython Squadron is a [[Battleteam]] formed from the members of House [[Satele Shan]] of Clan [[Odan-Urr]]. The unit was founded in 35 ABY. Currently, the squadron is undergoing extensive flight training to achieve operational accreditation and final commissioning. The squadron’s official mission is to aid in the defense of the [[Kiast System]] as a subordinate unit under the operational control of JTF Satele Shan. Unofficially, Tython Squadron’s true purpose is to serve as the internal security apparatus within Clan Odan-Urr, tasked with combating corruption, sedition, and infiltration from within the Clan’s ranks.

==History==

[[File:SBB.jpg|200px|thumb|Operations Center]]

The genesis of Tython Squadron began with the destruction of [[New Tython]] during the [[Eleventh Great Jedi War]]. Odan-Urr’s failure to stop the calamity and protect the [[Harakoan]] race shook the organization to its core. The need for a dedicated defense force to ensure the same fate does not befall the denizens of the Kiast System became acute due to the unexpected victory over the forces of [[The Collective]] in the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]]. With new recruits, prosperity, and prestige the secrecy and security of Odan-Urr’s territory has never faced greater peril.

Director [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]] and Executor [[Len Iode]] approached Lieutenant Colonel [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]] clandestinely in a series of meetings within the [[Sky Breach Base]] to discuss the formation of the squadron. Major Silvia Tanos, Intelligence Officer of the ''[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/46230%7CMC40 Remembrance of Seher]'', was assigned as the military liaison and helped Wynter hand pick the pilots of Tython Squadron. Nearly all were veterans of the destruction of New Tython.

Upon the initial formation many new pilots flocked to join Tython Squadron to the point where many lesser pilots transferred to flight crew and field operatives of the nascent internal security arm of the Battleteam. Needing to run the unit through operational trials, Mauro Wynter and Silvia Tanos engaged the '''''Basic Flight Training''''' slate of events. The pilots underwent countless training missions and simulations.

During one such training mission the squadron caught a smuggling vessel, the ''Raxanna's Remorse''. This [[starwars:C-ROC Gozanti-class cruiser|C-ROC Cruiser]] was moving advanced weaponry within the Kiast System and sending coded messages to the [[Iron Throne]] and hidden operatives within Sky Breach Base. The cruiser, due to impressive flying by all parties, was captured and returned to Daleem. For their conspicuous gallantry [[Chrome]], [[Junazee]], and [[Ranarr Kul]]-[[Tarentae]] were awarded the title of Aces by [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]].

The team next frantically began investigating the data gathered from the "Raxanna's Remorse" and other fragmented intelligence. This presented an opportunity for Tython Squadron to test out their abilities as field operatives and keenly perform counterintelligence and internal security screening on the personnel assigned to Sky Breach Base and JTF Satele Shan as a whole. During the so called '''''Operation Enigma''''', Tython Squadron spent extensive time and efforts tracking down insider threats. Key evidence implicated a young officer known as Ensign Yon Keto. Keto was receiving large sums of funding from off-system and dispersing it widely in small increments - pay offs - to accomplices and subverting the junior officer corps within the JTF. Sadly, he was killed before more intelligence could be gained. His death was kept a well guarded secret for only those with top secret clearance and vetted by Tython Squadron members personally. Due to their conspicuous gallantry, [[Korroth]], [[Arcia Cortel]], and [[Ethan Martes]] earned their Tython Ace stripes.

However, evidence pointed towards a clandestine mercenary group operating under the aegis of the Iron Throne and other large industrial conglomerates within the Kiast System and the [[Arx System]]. Tython Squadron triangulated communications stemming from the [[starwars:Unknown Regions|Unknown Regions]], and was contacted by members of Battleteam [[Nighthawk]] of [[Clan Arcona]]. The team rapidly mobilized an expeditionary force for advanced scouting and reconnaissance. This would turn out to be Tython Squadron's first mission outside of Kiast and its baptism of fire.

This heavily classified event, later known as the '''''Rendezvous of Destiny''''', saw the pilots of Tython Squadron launch a coordinated strike with the assistance from the [[starwars:Marauder-class corvette|''Maurader''-class frigate]] [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/46212-marauder-class-corvette Nighthawk] and several flights of Arconan piloted [[starwars:X-wing starfighter|X-Wings]] against a flotilla of ancient fighters, support vessels, and a rearmed [[starwars:EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate|Nebulon-B frigate]], the '''''Defiant-II'''''. Seer Constantine was given operational control of the Tython fighter-craft, under the tactical guidance of [[Mar Sûl]], while Mauro Wynter and a strike team of Jedi and military personnel landed on the '''''Defiant-II''''' flight deck.

Fighting their way from the flight deck, Mauro tasked Arcia and Chrome to lock down the ship's propulsion system as the Jedi made their way to commandeer the bridge. Finding little resistance, a trap was sprung by a cunning [[Inquisitorius#Grand Inquisitor .28Rank XII.29|Grand Inquisitor]] known as Taril Hron and a small cadre of lethal [[starwars:IG-100 MagnaGuard|IG-100 Magna-Guards]]. While Junazee held the Inquisitor at bay, Knights Tyraal Bitshiver and Zeline Nemesis fought the deadly droids. Wynter was able to retrieve data from the bridge implicating the [[Daleem#The Shipwright.27s Guild|Shipwrights' Guild]] and the Inquisitorius in the rampant number of ships going missing in the Kiast System and of a plot to overthrow the Empress of the [[Vatali Empire]].

During the heat of battle, Wynter distracted Hron and Junazee dispatched her, eliminating the threat. Calling in their reinforcements, the joint forces of Tython Squadron and Nighthawk were able to force the remaining crew to surrender and take the '''''Defiant-II''''' back to the Kiast System as a war prize, with barely enough time to brief Director Alvinius and Executor Iode on the ongoing threat to the Odanite forces. For their exemplary dedication to duty during this engagement Korroth, [[Talis|Talis DeMorte]], and Ethan Martes were commended as Tython Aces.

==Tactics and Operations==

[[File:TythonTie.png|200px|thumb|left|Tython Squadron TIE Defenders]]

Tython Squadron’s training craft were based in hangar Delta Seven of the Sky Breach Base orbital platform. The squadron secretly renovated the defunct [[Garza's Pathfinders]] Central Cloister within the planet-side of Sky Breach Base as their operations center and intelligence gathering nexus. These accommodations were temporary in nature; upon commissioning the squadron was looking for a home of their own and the determination of which fighter craft they would be piloting. The squadron trained on captured Collective [[starwars:Quadrijet transfer spacetug|Quadjumper]] spoils of war.

Upon commissioning Tython Squadron found itself needing operational fighter-craft capable of a diverse mission set. Funding through conventional military procurement proved to be problematic due to the covert status of the team, and hostility from the OEF. In light of these concerns, Tython Squadron was granted the contraband contents of the Raxanna's Remorse, an elite [[starwars:TIE/D Defender|TIE Defender]] squadron. The OEF reluctantly assigned a skeleton crew of mechanics and ground crew to support the unit. In light of the secrecy required by the Battleteam, [[Landon Cruise|Maximus Alvinius]] and [[Len Iode]] granted Tython Squadron temporary control of the orbital platform of Sky Breach Base. The TIE Defenders are still housed within hangar Delta Seven and the remainder of the platform is being renovated to provide better orbital defense, command and control, and security features along with other classified amenities.

After the events of Operation Enigma, Mauro Wynter used his personal credits and the squadron's mechanics to convert the seized '''''Raxanna's Remorse'''''. Rechristened as the [[Hegemon]], this vessel is the primary support craft for Tython Squadron. In this capacity the vessel serves as a carrier for auxiliary fighter craft, a MEDEVAC platform, and a strike team infiltration/exfiltration delivery device.

==Aces of Tython==

Within Tython Squadron the highest honor is to be awarded the title of pilot Ace. The Aces of Tython have distinguished themselves by exceptional performance and placing in the top of recognized unit level events. The following pilots have been recognized as aces:

* Raider [[Chrome]] (x2) - "Chrome"

* Seer [[Junazee]]

* Vanguard [[Ranarr Kul]] - “Wildcat”

*Vanguard [[Korroth]] (x2)

*Knight [[Ethan Martes]] (x2) - "Ulwan"

*Colonel [[Arcia Cortel]] - "Admiral"

*Mystic [[Talis]] DeMorte - "Warpath"

Tython Aces are more than an honorific, they are the only pilots who retain their flight status indefinitely. Until pilots earn this title they must continually requalify to stay in the unit based on activity and participation in official missions. Also, as a mark of honor, Tython Aces are entitled to a specific call-sign to register their fighter-craft and to be designated within the organization.

==Notable Members==

While a new unit, Tython Squadron has already had several notable pilots within its ranks. Some have transferred, but played an integral part in the unit's successes.

*Lieutenant Colonel [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]] - Founding member, unit plank-owner, and first Commanding Officer of Tython Squadron.

*Vanguard [[Ranarr Kul]] - Tython Ace, unit plank-owner. Transferred to serve as Clan [[Rollmaster]].

*Major [[Silvia Tanos]] - OEF military liaison officer, intelligence officer of the '''''Remembrance of Seher'''''. Silvia served as Squadron Adjutant, and was an honorary unit plank-owner.

==Trivia==

*Within three weeks of the unit's formation, Tython Squadron had grown to 18 pilots - the largest BT within the DJB.

*The first unit event, '''''[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/13144 Basic Flight Training]''''' received over 54 entries for 5 competitions, comprising an 85% participation rate.

*The second unit event, '''''[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/13364 Operation Enigma]''''' received over 28 entries for 3 competitions, comprising a 90% participation rate.

*The third unit event, '''''[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/13321 Rendezvous of Destiny]''''' was historic due to being one of the few inter-Clan Battleteam events, receiving over 47 entries for 4 competitions, comprising an 80% participation rate.

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Silvia Tanos

2018-02-02T19:39:25Z

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{{Character
|type= Loyalist
|image= [[File:Tanos.png|250px]]
|firstname= Silvia
|lastname= Tanos
|homeworld= [[starwars:Dathomir|Dathomir]]
|birth= 8 ABY
|species= [[starwars:Zabrak|Zabrak]]
|gender= Female
|hair= Platinum
|eyes= Purple
|height= 5' 2''
|weight= 110 lbs
|allies= [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]]
|profession= Naval Officer
|position= Liaison Officer
|affiliation= [[Tython Squadron]]
}}

Major Silvia Tanos is a military liaison officer with the [[Odanite Expeditionary Force|OEF]] assigned to the '''''[[Hegemon|Remembrance of Seher]]'''''. A female [[starwars:Zabrak|Zabrak]] born on [[starwars:Dathomir|Dathomir]], she was enslaved as a child and spent her adolescence within the [[starwars:Imperial remnant (cold war)|Imperial Remnant]]. Freed in her late teens, she eventually found herself on the colonies of [[New Tython]] and enlisted with the planet's military defense force. Rising rapidly within the ranks, she became a highly skilled pilot and tactician. With the advent of [[Tython Squadron]], she was assigned as the military liaison between the unit and the OEF.

===Early Life===

Tanos was born on Dathomir to an impoverished and downtrodden clan of Zabrak. Before her fourth birthday she was sold into slavery by her people. She spent time being traded from criminal organization to criminal organization before being sold inside of the Imperial Remnant. Due to this traumatic upbringing she developed an icy, untrusting disposition and cold mannerisms.

By the time she was ten she was owned by a member of the [[starwars:Council of Moffs|Council of Moffs]]. Despite her improved conditions as a domestic servant of a high ranking official, she was still subject of daily abuse and social stigma. She developed a deep hatred of the Empire and of her own people for being sold into slavery. Her master died and she found herself as the property of a mid-level officer, Tamith Rhent. Rhent was a sadistic and cruel human who beat her for the smallest slights.

Luckily, during one battle the ship she was on was captured by a group of pirates that took pity on her and allowed her to join their ranks. The pirates came to respect her determination and anger and trained her as a pilot and a warrior. By the time she was twenty she had left the group and struck out on her own, and traveled across the galaxy before making it to New Tython and settling down as a short-haul pilot.

===OEF Career===

During the times of trouble on New Tython she quickly came under the view of the nascent [[Kotahitanga-Unity Defense Force]] and enrolled as a fighter-pilot. Her combat experience allowed her to rise within the enlisted ranks and earned her a commission. With the destruction of New Tython and the flight of the Odanite forces she became a highly sought after junior officer and trained many pilots in the way of war. When the Clan's military forces made their way to the Kiast System she was transferred to the OEF's '''''Remembrance of Seher''''' as the ship's Intelligence Officer.

===Tython Squadron===

When Tython Squadron was formed, Silvia Tanos was hand picked as the liaison officer and assisted [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]] in recruiting the initial batch of pilots. She was instrumental in organizing the force and training the veteran but undisciplined pilots into a well oiled machine. Her intensive training methods and direct attitude allowed the unit to rapidly reach flight certification and saw the team commission in record timing.

Mauro Wynter

2018-01-30T20:16:43Z

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|type= Loyalist
|image= [[File:MauroWynter.png|250px]]
|firstname= Mauro
|lastname= Wynter
|homeworld= [[starwars:Raxus Prime|Raxus Prime]]
|birth= 6 ABY
|species= Human
|gender= Male
|hair= Brown
|eyes= Hazel
|height= 5' 6''
|weight= 160 lbs
|allies= *Major [[Silvia Tanos]]
*Lieutenant [[Kiara Tanos]]
|weapons= Blasters
|profession= Pilot
|position= [[Tython Squadron]] Commander
|affiliation= [[Clan Odan-Urr]]
|ship= [[Hegemon]]
|dossier= [[dossier:13927|13927]]
}}

Commander Mauro Wynter is a Human male assigned to [[Clan Odan-Urr]]. Currently, he serves as the Battleteam [[Tython Squadron]] Commander. A seasoned pilot and veteran of the destruction of [[New Tython]] he is also a skilled marksman and tactician. Once an infamous mercenary, the events of the [[Eleventh Great Jedi War]] and subsequent affiliation with Odan-Urr changed his outlook and made him a staunch Loyalist.

Orphaned by the age of twelve, he became a skilled treasure hunter scouring the wastelands of [[starwars:Raxus Prime|Raxus Prime]] before learning of his heritage and seeking vengeance for his family off-world. The young Human quickly made a name for himself specializing in finding and trading [[Sith]] artifacts and ancient Force-sensitive relics throughout the [[starwars:Mid Rim|Mid-Rim]].

While looting priceless items from the Tomb of [[starwars:Marka Ragnos|Marka Ragnos]] on [[starwars:Korriban|Korriban]], the events of the [[Tenth Great Jedi War]] overtook Wynter. Detained by forces loyal to the [[Dark Council]], the Human was taken to [[Antei]] and interrogated. Released to the custody of the [[Shadow Academy]], Mauro Wynter quickly scoured all available texts and manuscripts his rank would allow. Rapidly rising through the ranks of the Shadow Academy, Wynter began acquiring a personal collection of tomes and artifacts.

As a [[Shadow Academy#Professors|Professor]] of History in the Shadow Academy, Wynter was approached by agents of the [[Inquisitorius]] and offered admittance to the order. The Human accepted, seeking further knowledge. As part of his Inquisitorius cover, Wynter joined [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]. It was during this tenure that he fought on the side of the oppressors during the destruction of New Tython. This traumatic event forced Wynter to flee and ultimately join those he previously hunted and helped to destroy.

== Character History ==

===Early Tragedy and Finding Purpose===

[[File:Screen_Shot_2018-01-29_at_6.18.20_PM.png||200px|thumb|left|Streets of Raxus Prime]]

Mauro Wynter was born under the ominous and bleak spires of the industrial wasteland of [[starwars:Raxus Prime|Raxus Prime]]. The once booming and prosperous metropolis world was far past its prime millennia ago, and the recent resurgence of the world due to the exploits of [[starwars:Count Dooku|Count Dooku]] and the [[starwars:Confederacy of Independent Systems|Confederacy of Independent Systems]] had given way to near lawlessness under lax control by the nascent [[starwars:Tion Hegemony|Tion Hegemony]] and the [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Imperial]] overlords.

In 6 ABY Wynter was born to Commander Calus Wynter and a local female named Talindra Djo. The senior Wynter had come to Raxus Prime nearly a lifetime prior as a young mercenary of the Separatist militia forces that had gallantly defended the world from the [[starwars:Galactic Republic|Galactic Republic]] and her clone armies.

By the time of Wynter's birth, Calus had gained command of the nascent and growing community of ex-patriots who could never return to their homes. Clandestine communications had been established from within the backwater of the Tion Hegemony to the Mid-Rim, but the people on Raxus Prime were a broken and exploited people. Wynter’s mother left for parts unknown and a brighter future in 12 ABY. This abandonment of the loving and caring woman, so different from the manipulative and sardonic locals to which Mauro grew around, was a devastating blow.

Calus Wynter, by 16 ABY, had all but neglected his son with the dual misery of holding together the factious veterans on Raxus Prime and the personal tragedy of losing his one and only love. It was in this year that the senior Wynter decided to gamble his people on a return to their homes. Allying his few remaining aged veterans and the cream of the next generation of soldiers with local pirates and [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]] operatives, Calus prepared for war.

Wynter's solitary and neglected upbringing had a deep impact on the inquisitive and naturally outgoing Human. Without an outlet for his budding social needs or companionship, he turned to reading and study of all the trash heaps of history that is Raxus Prime. During this period, the men under Calus Wynter and local criminal elements boarded transports and readied makeshift warships and prepared to raid [[starwars:Umbara|Umbara]]. Wynter did not wish his father goodbye, and no words passed between the two men. Only a sad look crossed both their brows. In later years Wynter would understand his father lost the ability to care for anyone once his mother left.

[[File:mauro_holocron.png||200px|thumb|right|Wynter's Holocron]]

Word finally came two years later in 18 ABY, the mission had been a spectacular defeat. The pirates and veterans had been betrayed by the Black Sun and turned over to the Empire. Recordings of the executions and heads were transported back to Raxus Prime as a grim reminder.

The loss of both parents drastically altered the budding Human. With all hope for the future stolen for the remaining women, elderly, and children of the diaspora on Raxus Prime, Wynter became extroverted to a degree. Publicly he acted as a caring and ponderous youth who fostered a sense of community. Secretly, he sent younger children and his peers on dangerous scavenger hunts and pick pocketing missions to gather more intelligence and data on a myriad of subjects that Wynter could find.

Late in 18 ABY a culminating point was reached. With all love and feelings of betrayal and loss all but shunted inside, Wynter garnered what would be his defining drive for the future. Scouring Count Dooku’s former headquarters a small cache of documents were discovered, as well as a [[starwars:holocron|holocron]] belonging to a long dead Sith adherent from [[starwars:Korriban|Korriban]].

The potent mixture of the final loss of all familial ties, a crumbling community on a long dead and poisonous world forgotten by all, Wynter found a purpose. Outright military intervention and a coup had already failed and cost the life of his father. No, Wynter had his own path that would take decades to put into fruition. At age 12, Wynter knew he must learn as much information as he could. He would find a way to make such a mark on the galaxy. And to do it, he would have to find all the holocrons and ancient treasure and lure on Raxus Prime, the Tion Hegemony, and within the Mid-Rim.

===Treasure Hunter===

Wynter's later adolescence and early manhood was a period of intense dedication to the craft of treasure hunting and excavation of ancient Sith and [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] locations spread out amongst the far flung expanse of the Mid-Rim. Leaving the decaying diaspora community on Raxus Prime as a stowaway on a scrap freighter, the greater galaxy became available to him.

The first stop was on [[starwars:Ossus|Ossus]], not far from the environs of the Tion Hegemony. Ossus awarded Wynter a rich hunting ground, here he spent years pursuing Jedi artifacts and learning much from the old library world. He made a small fortune on selling these trinkets as oddities to the occasional tourist and spacer that braved the Imperial control to conduct research here. Eventually, he became a locally renowned historian on the traditions of Ossus. Yet, his time here would not end happily.

[[File:korribanruins.png||250px|thumb|left|Korriban|Ruins of Korriban]]

His exploits had attracted the notice of the Imperial overlords. In the aftermath of the [[starwars:Great Jedi Purge|Great Jedi Purge]] and the rise of the Empire, few could study the Jedi without strict scrutiny and the danger of being abducted and questioned. Hot on his heels, Imperial agents were closing in and the window of escaping an Imperial jail cell was diminishing for Wynter. He was forced to turn over his entire fortune to bribe his persecutors and seek passage on a mining vessel in the employ of pirates to the ancient Sith colony of [[starwars:Malachor V|Malachor V]].

Now in his early twenties, penniless, and with only the clothes on his back and no way of communicating with his remaining friends on Raxus Prime, Wynter determined to make the best of it on the backwater of Malachor V near the [[starwars:Outer Rim|Outer Rim]]. Far from the heart of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Empire|Sith Empire]], Malachor V held many secrets for the scholar to discover. The hulking asteroid field that remained of Malachor V was an odd choice for Wynter, as it required great skill in salvage work and deep space mining to find any treasures or relics of note. He plied his trade, and assisted the pirates who stalked the system waiting for any wayward traveler or Imperial survey team that was unlucky enough to trespass in this foreboding system.

Wynter found several artifacts in the debris field, many he turned over to his pirate brethren. However, he was able to piece together a star chart to the [[starwars:Deep Core|Deep Core]]. This chart would present the location of the mythical planet of [[starwars:Korriban|Korriban]], a Sith stronghold of ancient times. Wynter successfully stole a shuttle from the pirates and slipped out of the Malachor System undetected.

[[File:ajunta.png||250px|thumb|right|Tomb of Ajunta Pall]]

The successful hijacking of a pirate shuttle and the waypoints to Korriban provided Wynter with a sense of accomplishment that would come to a jarring conclusion almost immediately upon reaching Korriban. Entering the system, a myriad flotilla of hostile fighters, capital ships, and landing craft were descending on the Sith citadel world. Taking evasive maneuvers in a slow shuttle proved nearly useless, and Wynter resorted to trying to force a landing on Korriban. Relying on his resourcefulness, for a time he was able to evade the hostile creatures and unknown legions of Force users that had waged war on Korriban. Near the Tomb of [[starwars:Ajunta Pall|Ajunta Pall]] Wynter sought refuge and for a time was able to hide in the ruins and subsist off of the local flora and fauna he could track and kill. Hunting by night and learning the ancient Sith culture and history by day the first few weeks on Korriban passed uneventfully.

Finally, near the end of this first month on Korriban, he was spotted by Force users and was cornered within the tomb. Armed with a blaster, for a short time Wynter held his attackers at bay. However, the robed assailants easily incapacitated Wynter. He awoke at a base command center surrounded by soldiers, mercenaries, and Dark Jedi. Questioned and tortured mercilessly, in short order Wynter found himself onboard another shuttle departing for space unknown. It was perhaps the darkest moment of the wily and cold Human's life.

Yet, in this defeat another success rose from the ashes like the proverbial phoenix. The Dark Jedi who had taken him belonged to [[Clan Scholae Palatinae]] and were sending him to begin his training deep within the heart of the Dark Brotherhood hegemonic holdings, the [[Shadow Academy]] on [[Lyspair]].

[[file:Shadowacademy.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Shadow Academy]]
===Trials at the Shadow Academy===
Wynter arrived on [[Lyspair]] fully intent on learning all he could, dedicating himself to researching the massive assortment of scrolls and tomes. Months of intense study and learning occurred at a feverish pace where Wynter's acumen grew. Soon, his focus and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge gained attention of the sitting [[Headmaster]]. Wynter took on the mantle of [[Shadow Academy#Professors|Professor]] of Assistants responsible for teaching many of the classes of lore within the Dark Brotherhood. Teaching such a wide range of classes allowed Wynter to meet and befriend many members of the Dark Brotherhood and he rapidly rose up the ranks and attained graduate maxima cum laude attainment. During his time as a Professor, Wynter was heralded for his ability to proctor the most examinations in the most rapid time of all his peers. It was with the Shadow Academy where Wynter first got his name known to the greater membership of the Dark Brotherhood.

===Acceptance to the Inquisitorius===
[[file:inquisitorius logo.gif|200px|thumb|Inquisitorius Order]] Wynter's work within the Shadow Academy and his contacts made as a Professor alerted him to further discrepancies and irregularities within certain members of Clan Scholae Palatinae. He kept note of these contacts and the nefarious activities he was alerted to. Not knowing whom to trust, the Human kept his silence while pursuing further intelligence and knowledge within the halls of the Shadow Academy and the avenues and palaces of Antei where the power politics between the [[Dark Council]] and the various Consuls were waged.

In time, Wynter's path crossed that of [[Lucyeth]] of Scholae Palatinae. A Grand Inquisitor in his own right, Lucyeth was aware of the corruption that had pervaded the [[Cocytus System]] and informed the Human that the Emperor [[Xen%27Mordin Vismorsus|Xen'Mordin Vismorsus]]-[[Legacy of Palpatine|Palpatine]] himself was looking for discrete aid to tackle such forces arrayed against his dominion. Wynter was initiated into the Inquisitorius and taught the secrets of the order that would aid him in the coming clandestine war waging across the Cocytus System.

Many missions were arranged for the Human to train as a pilot and an intelligence operative. These skills would prove instrumental in the coming assassination missions that, along with an extensive body of work, would see Wynter enter the highest echelon of the Inquisitorius. Wynter departed Antei for the cold landscape of [[Caina]].

These missions, and many other classified projects, gained Wynter high regard within the Inquisitorius and he attained the rank of Grand Inquisitor. In order to continue his career and search for access to more information and ancient artifacts, Wynter begrudgingly accepted an offer to join Clan Scholae Palatinae. He would continue the clandestine work of the Inquisitorius and further his piloting training and martial prowess.

[[file:ohmen5.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Imperial Capital of Ohmen City]]
===Scholae Palatinae Service===
Once Wynter arrived on [[Judecca]], he quickly found a willing master in [[Koryn Thraagus]]. With access to the library complex within the [[Imperial Winter Palace]], Wynter's knowledge of the past and arcane arts grew.

Flushed with a new sense of belonging and greater devotion to the organization, Wynter accepted the mantle of [[Aedile]] and assisted [[Kell Dante]] for a time in establishing [[House Imperium]]. Feeling that he was neglecting his studies and research, Wynter resigned his position some time later once a new generation of highly skilled Dark and Gray Jedi took over the mantle of leadership. Wynter was coaxed out of semi-retirement by [[Delak Krennel]] to serve as sergeant of battleteam [[Shadow Guard]]. It was during this time that the events of the [[Eleventh Great Jedi War]] occurred, and Wynter fought against the Resistance. Seeing the destruction and genocide he decided to change his ways and switched sides to [[Clan Odan-Urr]].

===Switching Sides & Tython Squadron===

[[File:TythonTie.png|250px|thumb|right|Tython Squadron TIE Defenders]]

The genesis of Wynter's operations within Odan-Urr began with the destruction of [[New Tython]] during the Eleventh Great Jedi War. Odan-Urr’s failure to stop the calamity and protect the [[Harakoan]] race shook the organization to its core. The need for a dedicated defense force to ensure the same fate did not befall the denizens of the [[Kiast System]] became acute due to the unexpected victory over the forces of the [[The Collective|Collective]] in the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]]. With new recruits, prosperity, and prestige the secrecy and security of Odan-Urr’s territory has never faced greater peril.

Director Maximus Alvinius and Executor [[Len Iode]] approached Commander Mauro Wynter clandestinely in a series of meetings within the [[Sky Breach Base]] to discuss the formation of [[Tython Squadron]]. Major [[Silvia Tanos]], Intelligence Officer of the ''[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/items/46230-mc40a-light-cruiser Remembrance of Seher]'', was assigned as the military liaison and helped Wynter hand pick the pilots of Tython Squadron. Nearly all were veterans of the destruction of New Tython.

[[File:briefing.jpg||250px|thumb|left|Wynter briefing Tython Squadron]]

Upon the initial formation many new pilots flocked to join Tython Squadron to the point where many lesser pilots transferred to flight crew and field operatives of the nascent internal security arm of the Battleteam. The pilots underwent countless training missions and simulations.

During one such training mission the squadron caught a smuggling vessel, the '''''Raxanna's Remorse'''''. This [[starwars:C-ROC Gozanti-class cruiser|C-Roc Cruiser]] was moving advanced weaponry within the Kiast System and sending coded messages to the [[Iron Throne]] and hidden operatives within Sky Breach Base. The squadron, due to impressive flying by all parties, was able to captured the vessel and returned to [[Daleem]].

Mauro next had the unit investigate the data gathered from the '''''Raxanna's Remorse''''' and other fragmented intelligence. During the so called Operation Enigma, Tython Squadron spent extensive time and efforts tracking down insider threats. Evidence pointed towards a clandestine mercenary group operating under the aegis of the Inquisitorius and other large industrial conglomerates within the Kiast System and the [[Arx System]]. Tython Squadron triangulated communications stemming from the Unknown Regions, and was contacted by members of Battleteam [[Nighthawk]] of [[Clan Arcona]]. Wynter mobilized an expeditionary force for advanced scouting and reconnaissance. This would turn out to be Tython Squadron's first mission outside of Kiast and its baptism of fire.

[[Category: Odan-Urr]]

Hegemon

2018-01-29T21:03:10Z

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|name=''Hegemon''
|manufacturer=[[starwars:Corellian Engineering Corporation|Corellian Engineering Corporation]]
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|class=Light freighter
|cost=150,000 credits
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|length=64 meters
|max speed=400 km/hour atmospheric
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|hdsystem=Class 12
|target=Automated
|navigation=Automated
|armament=Dual laser turret (dorsal), heavy laser turret (ventral)
|complement=*[[item:45700|Hegemonic I]]
*[[item:51729|Hegemonic II]]
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*Transport
*Carrier
*Medical Ship
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'''''Hegemon''''' is a Gozanti-Class Imperial Cruiser owned by Lieutenant Colonel [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]]. The Hegemon was first commissioned as the '''''Raxanna's Remorse''''', a bulk carrier [[starwars:C-ROC Gozanti-class cruiser|C-Roc Cruiser]] variant for the [[Daleem#The Shipwright.27s Guild|Shipwright's Guild]] of Daleem before being lost to pirates. Taken as a war prize by [[Tython Squadron]] against the Maelstrom Corsairs, the vessel is Wynter's personal ship, and is often used to support Tython Squadron as an auxiliary fighter carrier, transport, and infiltration/exfiltration platform.

== History ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' was initially commissioned as a C-Roc Cruiser for the Shipwright's Guild under the name '''''Raxanna's Remorse'''''. The vessel spent several uneventful decades as a bulk freighter within the [[Kiast System]] and generally fell into disrepair and obsolescence. However, in 35 ABY it was captured by the Maelstrom Corsairs but surprisingly was never listed as missing by the Shipwright's Guild. What cargo she initially carrier has remained unknown, but when encountered by Tython Squadron during a training mission she was found to have advanced weaponry onboard. Her cargo of [[starwars:TIE/D Defender|TIE Defenders]] became the first batch of front-line craft assigned to Tython Squadron.

Taken as a war prize, the '''''Raxanna's Remorse''''' was a puzzling enigma. Crewed by droids and slave-rigged to fly a pre-programmed course from the [[Arx System]] to [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]], the vessel had been running contraband cargo and gun running for some time. Coded transmissions had both been received and sent from the ship, leaving many in the Tython Squadron intelligence apparatus to deduce she was serving as a relay station as well as a cargo ferry. These leads would be followed and present the first clue that the [[Iron Throne]] and elements within the Kiast System had been working to overthrow the [[Vatali Empire]] and drive [[Clan Odan-Urr]] from the sector.

Realizing the need for a dedicated support craft, Mauro Wynter spent his own credits to convert the vessel to the more militarized Gozanti-Class variant and outfit her with a pair of [[starwars:TIE/ln space superiority starfighter|TIE/LN craft]] to provide surge capacity for Tython Squadron and act as a quick response force in emergency situations. Furthermore, Tython Squadron pilots have trained on the '''''Hegemon''''' to serve as a medical evacuation ship, ground forces infiltration/extraction vessel, and in a traditional cargo hauler capacity. Her primary mission set, however, is in the ability to operate independently of other craft and launch auxiliary fighter support to assist Tython Squadron.

== Modifications ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' underwent extensive modifications to convert the vessel from a C-Roc Cruiser back to the stock Gozanti-Class variant baseline craft. The labor intensive and costly project was primarily conducted by the mechanics and pilots of Tython Squadron themselves during off-hours and financed out of Mauro Wynter's personal accounts.

Due to the limited manning and support available to Tython Squadron, Mauro designed the craft with mass automation in mind. A sophisticated droid-brain can be tasked to autopilot the vessel into the heat of battle and advanced targeting systems can assign automated firing patterns and suppressive fire for defensive purposes.

== Complement ==

While the vessel is capable of ferrying a diverse portfolio of craft into battle, presently the '''''Hegemon''''' carries two TIE/LN from its docking clamps, the '''''Hegemonic I''''' and '''''Hegemonic II'''''.

== Crew ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' has been heavily modified to reduce crew requirements and allow minimal performance by a single pilot. However, under normal circumstances the ship is crewed by auxiliary [[Odanite Expeditionary Force|OEF]] forces and the complement of TIE/LN craft are flown by temporarily assigned or overflow pilots from Tython Squadron. Major Silvia Tanos is acting-commander of the vessel when Mauro Wynter is not personally onboard.

[[Category:Personal starships]]

Hegemon

2018-01-29T20:58:41Z

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|name=''Hegemon''
|manufacturer=[[starwars:Corellian Engineering Corporations|Corellian Engineering Corporation]]
|model=[[starwars:Gozanti-Class Cruiser|Gozanti Cruiser]]
|class=Light freighter
|cost=150,000 credits
|modifier=Converted C-Roc Cruiser variant
|item=[[item:49840|Hegemon]]
|length=64 meters
|max speed=400 km/hour atmospheric
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|armament=Dual laser turret (dorsal), heavy laser turret (ventral)
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*[[item:51729|Hegemonic II]]
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*Transport
*Carrier
*Medical Ship
*Landing Craft
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'''''Hegemon''''' is a Gozanti-Class Imperial Cruiser owned by Lieutenant Colonel [[Mauro wynter|Mauro Wynter]]. The Hegemon was first commissioned as the '''''Raxanna's Remorse''''', a bulk carrier [[starwars:C-ROC Gozanti-class cruiser|C-Roc Cruiser]] variant for the [[Daleem#The Shipwright.27s Guild|Shipwright's Guild]] of Daleem before being lost to pirates. Taken as a war prize by [[Tython Squadron]] against the Maelstrom Corsairs, the vessel is Wynter's personal ship, and is often used to support Tython Squadron as an auxiliary fighter carrier, transport, and infiltration/exfiltration platform.

== History ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' was initially commissioned as a C-Roc Cruiser for the Shipwright's Guild under the name '''''Raxanna's Remorse'''''. The vessel spent several uneventful decades as a bulk freighter within the [[Kiast System]] and generally fell into disrepair and obsolescence. However, in 35 ABY it was captured by the Maelstrom Corsairs but surprisingly was never listed as missing by the Shipwright's Guild. What cargo she initially carrier has remained unknown, but when encountered by Tython Squadron during a training mission she was found to have advanced weaponry onboard. Her cargo of [[starwars:TIE/D Defender|TIE Defenders]] became the first batch of front-line craft assigned to Tython Squadron.

Taken as a war prize, the '''''Raxanna's Remorse''''' was a puzzling enigma. Crewed by droids and slave-rigged to fly a pre-programmed course from the [[Arx System]] to [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]], the vessel had been running contraband cargo and gun running for some time. Coded transmissions had both been received and sent from the ship, leaving many in the Tython Squadron intelligence apparatus to deduce she was serving as a relay station as well as a cargo ferry. These leads would be followed and present the first clue that the [[Iron Throne]] and elements within the Kiast System had been working to overthrow the [[Vatali Empire]] and drive [[Clan Odan-Urr]] from the sector.

Realizing the need for a dedicated support craft, Mauro Wynter spent his own credits to convert the vessel to the more militarized Gozanti-Class variant and outfit her with a pair of [[starwars:TIE/ln space superiority starfighter|TIE/LN craft]] to provide surge capacity for Tython Squadron and act as a quick response force in emergency situations. Furthermore, Tython Squadron pilots have trained on the '''''Hegemon''''' to serve as a medical evacuation ship, ground forces infiltration/extraction vessel, and in a traditional cargo hauler capacity. Her primary mission set, however, is in the ability to operate independently of other craft and launch auxiliary fighter support to assist Tython Squadron.

== Modifications ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' underwent extensive modifications to convert the vessel from a C-Roc Cruiser back to the stock Gozanti-Class variant baseline craft. The labor intensive and costly project was primarily conducted by the mechanics and pilots of Tython Squadron themselves during off-hours and financed out of Mauro Wynter's personal accounts.

Due to the limited manning and support available to Tython Squadron, Mauro designed the craft with mass automation in mind. A sophisticated droid-brain can be tasked to autopilot the vessel into the heat of battle and advanced targeting systems can assign automated firing patterns and suppressive fire for defensive purposes.

== Complement ==

While the vessel is capable of ferrying a diverse portfolio of craft into battle, presently the '''''Hegemon''''' carries two TIE/LN from its docking clamps, the '''''Hegemonic I''''' and '''''Hegemonic II'''''.

== Crew ==

The '''''Hegemon''''' has been heavily modified to reduce crew requirements and allow minimal performance by a single pilot. However, under normal circumstances the ship is crewed by auxiliary [[Odanite Expeditionary Force|OEF]] forces and the complement of TIE/LN craft are flown by temporarily assigned or overflow pilots from Tython Squadron. Major Silvia Tanos is acting-commander of the vessel when Mauro Wynter is not personally onboard.

[[Category:Personal starships]]

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== Feats ==

Feats sit at the heart of the character sheets and are probably the most fun to take advantage of. Feats are perks, maneuvers, or techniques your character has that change how a Skill or Force Power behaves. Each Feat is associated directly with a Skill or Force Power and allows you to augment or modify them in different ways. Some Feats allow you to substitute one Skill or Force Power for another in certain circumstances, sometimes at a penalty. Others directly enhance a single Skill in a specific way.

It is through the selection of Feats that we see variation in characters with a similar Skills or Force Powers. As you climb the ranks, you are granted more Feats for your character.

=== Feats by Rank ===

The following is a breakdown of the number of Feats that you are able to select as you advance through the Brotherhood ranks.

''(Listed by # of Feats at a given rank)''

[[File:Featsbd.png]]

=== Feat Tiers / Scale ===

The following flow chart illustrates Feats that feature scaled tiers. A scaled Feat can replace the Feat that precedes it. Both are not necessary, as the degree of progression tied to rank offers similar perks but with a higher value that effectively replaces the need for the previous tier.

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! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGreen" | Journeyman
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGoldenrod" | Equite
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:Chocolate" | Elder
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkRed" | Grand Master
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Concealment'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Quey%27tek+Meditation Quey'tek Meditation (JM4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Hazer%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Hazer<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Smoker%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Smoker<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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|-
| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Handedness'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Ambidexterity Ambidexterity]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Alternate+Wielding Alternate Wielding]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="5" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Lightning'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Fork+It Fork It]
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stream+It Stream It]
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Chain+It Chain It]
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Elder+Storm Elder Storm]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Tempest Tempest]
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| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Slow'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stun Stun]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stasis Stasis]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Singularity Singularity (EQ3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Suppression'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dampen Dampen]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Nullify Nullify]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Time+Out Time Out (EL2)]
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| rowspan="4" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Telekinesis'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Pound Telekinetic Pound]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Wave Telekinetic Wave]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Saber+Throw Saber Throw]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat Telekinetic Combat (EL1)] [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat+Mastery Telekinetic Mastery (EL3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Strike Telekinetic Strike]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Hammer+Time Hammer Time]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Terror'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Debilitating+Fear Debilitating Fear]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Aura+Of+Fear Aura of Fear (EQ4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Mind Trick'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Puppet+Master Puppet Master]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dominate+Mind Dominate Mind (EQ2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|}

=== Database ===

You can find the database of '''Feats''' on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats/sort/name/asc Character Sheet Reference Database] (C-D4WG)

[[Category:Character Sheet Guide]]

CS Guide: Feats

2018-01-14T17:27:29Z

Korroth: Force Feats table

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== Feats ==

Feats sit at the heart of the character sheets and are probably the most fun to take advantage of. Feats are perks, maneuvers, or techniques your character has that change how a Skill or Force Power behaves. Each Feat is associated directly with a Skill or Force Power and allows you to augment or modify them in different ways. Some Feats allow you to substitute one Skill or Force Power for another in certain circumstances, sometimes at a penalty. Others directly enhance a single Skill in a specific way.

It is through the selection of Feats that we see variation in characters with a similar Skills or Force Powers. As you climb the ranks, you are granted more Feats for your character.

=== Feats by Rank ===

The following is a breakdown of the number of Feats that you are able to select as you advance through the Brotherhood ranks.

''(Listed by # of Feats at a given rank)''

[[File:Featsbd.png]]

=== Feat Tiers / Scale ===

The following flow chart illustrates Feats that feature scaled tiers. A scaled Feat can replace the Feat that precedes it. Both are not nessasry, as the degree of progression tied to rank offers similar perks but with a higher value that effectively replaces the need for the previous tier.

{| style="border-collapse:collapse"
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! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGreen" | Journeyman
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGoldenrod" | Equite
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:Chocolate" | Elder
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkRed" | Grand Master
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Concealment'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Quey%27tek+Meditation Quey'tek Meditation (JM4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Hazer%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Hazer<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Smoker%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Smoker<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Handedness'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Ambidexterity Ambidexterity]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Alternate+Wielding Alternate Wielding]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="5" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Lightning'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Fork+It Fork It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stream+It Stream It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Chain+It Chain It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Elder+Storm Elder Storm]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Tempest Tempest]
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Slow'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stun Stun]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stasis Stasis]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Singularity Singularity (EQ3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Suppression'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dampen Dampen]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Nullify Nullify]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Time+Out Time Out (EL2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="4" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Telekinesis'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Pound Telekinetic Pound]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Wave Telekinetic Wave]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Saber+Throw Saber Throw]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat Telekinetic Combat (EL1)] [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat+Mastery Telekinetic Mastery (EL3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Strike Telekinetic Strike]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Hammer+Time Hammer Time]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Terror'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Debilitating+Fear Debilitating Fear]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Aura+Of+Fear Aura of Fear (EQ4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Mind Trick'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Puppet+Master Puppet Master]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dominate+Mind Dominate Mind (EQ2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|}

=== Database ===

You can find the database of '''Feats''' on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats/sort/name/asc Character Sheet Reference Database] (C-D4WG)

[[Category:Character Sheet Guide]]

User:Korroth/Sandbox

2018-01-08T17:25:50Z

Korroth:

{| style="border-collapse:collapse"
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! style="width: 120pt;" |
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGreen" | Journeyman
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGoldenrod" | Equite
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:Chocolate" | Elder
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkRed" | Grand Master
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Concealment'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Quey%27tek+Meditation Quey'tek Meditation (JM4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Hazer%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Hazer<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Smoker%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Smoker<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Handedness'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Ambidexterity Ambidexterity]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Alternate+Wielding Alternate Wielding]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="5" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Lightning'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Fork+It Fork It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stream+It Stream It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Chain+It Chain It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Elder+Storm Elder Storm]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Tempest Tempest]
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Slow'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stun Stun]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stasis Stasis]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Singularity Singularity (EQ3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Suppression'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dampen Dampen]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Nullify Nullify]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Time+Out Time Out (EL2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="4" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Telekinesis'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Pound Telekinetic Pound]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Wave Telekinetic Wave]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Saber+Throw Saber Throw]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat Telekinetic Combat (EL1)] [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat+Mastery Telekinetic Mastery (EL3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Strike Telekinetic Strike]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Hammer+Time Hammer Time]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Terror'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Debilitating+Fear Debilitating Fear]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Aura+Of+Fear Aura of Fear (EQ4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
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| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Mind Trick'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Puppet+Master Puppet Master]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dominate+Mind Dominate Mind (EQ2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|}

User:Korroth/Sandbox

2018-01-08T17:16:11Z

Korroth:

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! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGreen" | Journeyman
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkGoldenrod" | Equite
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:Chocolate" | Elder
! style="width: 120pt; border:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px; background:DarkRed" | Grand Master
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Concealment'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Quey%27tek+Meditation Quey'tek Meditation (JM4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Hazer%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Hazer<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=%E2%80%98Smoker%E2%80%99 <nowiki>'</nowiki>Smoker<nowiki>'</nowiki>]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
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| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Handedness'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Ambidexterity Ambidexterity]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Alternate+Wielding Alternate Wielding]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Lightning'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Fork+It Fork It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Chain+It Chain It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Elder+Storm Elder Storm]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Tempest Tempest]
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stream+It Stream It]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
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| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Slow'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stun Stun]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Stasis Stasis]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Singularity Singularity (EQ3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Suppression'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dampen Dampen]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Nullify Nullify]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; text-align:center; padding:8px" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Time+Out Time Out (EL2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
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| rowspan="4" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Telekinesis'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Pound Telekinetic Pound]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Wave Telekinetic Wave]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Saber+Throw Saber Throw]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat Telekinetic Combat (EL1)] [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Combat+Mastery Telekinetic Mastery (EL3)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Telekinetic+Strike Telekinetic Strike]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Hammer+Time Hammer Time]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| rowspan="2" style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Terror'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Debilitating+Fear Debilitating Fear]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Aura+Of+Fear Aura of Fear (EQ4)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|-
| style="padding:5px" |  
|-
| style="border:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | '''Mind Trick'''
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Puppet+Master Puppet Master]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" | [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/feats?filter=Dominate+Mind Dominate Mind (EQ2)]
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
| style="border-bottom:2px solid gray; border-top:2px solid gray; border-right:2px solid gray; padding:8px; text-align:center" |
|}

Tython Squadron

2018-01-05T18:54:57Z

Korroth:

Tython Squad

2017-12-16T10:41:45Z

Korroth: Redirect

#REDIRECT [[Tython Squadron]]

Korroth

2017-10-17T04:50:02Z

Korroth: Summary rework

{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}
{{Character
|type=Jedi
|image= [[File:Korroth.jpg|250 px]]
|firstname= Korroth
|lastname=
|homeworld=[[starwars:Utapau|Utapau]]
|birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|BBY|2}}
|death=
|species=[[Species#Pau.27an|Pau'an]]
|gender=Male
|hair=None
|eyes=Black
|skin=Furrowed gray
|height=1.96 m (6'4")
|weight=78 kg (172 lbs)
|cyber=
|mother=Mavane Noren
|father=Tuvon Karn
|children=
|spouse=
|allies=[[Nijalah]]
|enemies=*[[starwars:Sith|Sith Order]]
*[[Clan Scholae Palatinae]]
|saber=Green
|form=[[Lightsaber_Forms#Form_VII_-_Vaapad|Vaapad]]
|weapons=[[Lightsabers|Lightsaber]]
|fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms#Shadow Step|Shadow Step]]
|profession=*[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] [[Consular (order)|Consular]]
*[[starwars:Sentientologist|Cultural sapientologist]]
|position=
|era=*[[Imperial era]]
*[[Rise of the Brotherhood era]]
*[[Exodus era]]
*[[New Order era]]
|affiliation=*[[Clan Odan-Urr]]
*[[House Satele Shan|JTF Satele Shan]]
*[[Garza%27s Pathfinders|Garza’s Pathfinders]]
|ship=[[starwars:T65B X-wing starfighter|T65B X-wing starfighter]]
|masters=
|apprentices=Nijalah
|dossier= [[dossier:8488|8488]]
}}

{{Quote|The body—cocoon. The soul—chrysalis. Eclose, wings dry, in the Force.|Korroth}}

'''Korroth''' is a [[Jedi Order|Jedi]] [[Consular (order)|Consular]] of [[Clan Odan-Urr]]. He is enlisted as a [[starwars:Sentientologist|sapientology]] researcher and combat [[starwars:Jedi Healer|Healer]] in [[Garza%27s Pathfinders|Garza’s Pathfinders]], a [[battleteam]] of [[House Satele Shan|Joint Task Force Satele Shan]] on [[Daleem]]. His principal interest and activity is study of the [[starwars:The Force|Force]] and how it shapes the philosophies of the [[starwars:Sith|Sith]], the Jedi and the millennial conflict that exists between them. His own understanding of the Jedi and Sith as the wellsprings of peace and war, union and division, serenity and desire is what motivates him to fight on the side of Clan Odan-Urr in their current opposition to the [[starwars:Dark Lord of the Sith|Dark Lord of the Sith]].

The [[Species#Pau.27an|Pau'an]] has walked the path of the Jedi for a mere seven years, but the impulse to unravel the message of the Force was with him from the beginning. In his youth this seeking led to banishment from his hometown on [[starwars:Utapau|Utapau]] and capture by [[starwars:Zygerrian|Zygerrian]] slavers. The life of a thrall was cruel and grim, but he was fortunate to share it with a mentor, a fellow slave and a former Jedi who transmitted to Korroth his knowledge of Sith and Jedi history.

In [[20_ABY_to_29_ABY#20_ABY|20 ABY]] the crash of his slavemaster’s ship was both a tragedy and a new opportunity, because in that incident he lost his revered mentor but found the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]]. He pursued the ways of the [[Krath (order)|Krath]], seeking clarity in the Force through the kaleidoscope of Brotherhood power structures. His studies brought him to the [[Clan Scholae Palatinae|Cocytus Empire]], where he began to form a close rapport with the natives of [[Antenora]]. In his endeavour to discern how the Empire, the Force and the native population interlaced to form an ordered society, he came to understand that his Sith overlords worked not through order, but division, fear, strife and imbalance. Korroth felt the will of the Force speak to him when rumors surfaced of a Jedi planet discovered by the Brotherhood.

Korroth was among the [[starwars:Light side of the Force|light side]] sympathizers who were shipped off to New Tython in [[20 ABY to 29 ABY#28 ABY|28 ABY]]. There he embarked on the Jedi path, in the knowledge that giving his strength to House Odan-Urr was his best hope of opposing the Sith menace. His approach to understanding the ways of the Jedi and the House was to seek a closer connection with the life of the planet. However, his anthropological study of the native [[Harakoan|Harakoans]] was curtailed by the onset of war. The disastrous [[Tenth Great Jedi War|Invasion of New Tython]] forced Korroth to acknowledge the bond between Odan-Urr and the Brotherhood. Unable to come to terms with the inevitable integration of the House into the structure of the [[starwars:Dark side of the Force|dark side]] organization, the Pau’an left active service and wandered as a hermit on New Tython. During these years he began to wonder how a Jedi could find peace and still act as an agent of good in the [[starwars:Galaxy|galaxy]]. His answer came in [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Timeline#New Order Era|34 ABY]] when [[Darth Pravus]] attacked and destroyed New Tython. With the outbreak of open war Korroth submitted to the will of the Force and joined Odan-Urr in their struggle.

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[[File:ACC Korroth.JPEG|thumb|180px|Korroth]]
== Profile ==
=== Physical Description ===

Korroth is a spindly, grey-skinned, inky-eyed, pointy-toothed Pau'an. His slender frame, straight-backed posture, long neck and tall forehead only serve to accentuate his height. No hair grows on his taupe grey skin, instead it is naturally marked by vertical pinstripe furrows. His hands have long fingers with knobbly knuckles and clawed nails.

The Pau'an's bald head is rather bony in appearance, with a prominent brow and chin, thin lips and deep orbits. The nose is the proudest feature—long, sharp and with a high bridge. The pupils of his eyes are completely black, and large enough that the white sclera is normally not visible. His ears are always covered by protective metal ear disks. He speaks with a soft gravelly voice.

==== Attire ====
Korroth's habitual attire is a white shirt, a brown tabard with a high collar, dark pants and a black split-tailed [[starwars:Kama|kama]]. A wide green sash binds his waist, and over that is a leather utility belt with a clip for his lightsaber on the right-hand side. He tucks his sleeves into leather bracers on his forearms, and the left one also incorporates his [[starwars:Comlink|comlink]]. He dons [[starwars:Durasteel|durasteel]]-toed field boots. He may also drape a brown hooded all-temperature cloak over his shoulders. On formal occasions he will wear the more traditional earth-toned Jedi robes, but still with the green sash and black boots.

=== Practices and Beliefs ===
==== The Universal Conflict ====

As a former subject of Clan Scholae Palatinae, Korroth is fully cognizant of the power of the dark side. He has seen three Grand Masters rise to power, and he has fought several wars for and against the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. He knows that throughout history the dark side and the light side have stood as the forces of polar opposition. As long as there is a light side illuminating the Galaxy, there will be a dark side, thriving in the shadow. Korroth acknowledges this fact and sees the inevitable conflict as part of the nature of the Force.

The Pau’an believes true peace comes only at the end, when life becomes one with the Force. As long as we exist in this divided and insecure universe, we must deal with conflict. A Jedi should not turn away from this, thinking that they will find peace in this life. Instead they must face whatever conflict is put before them, strive to bring it to an end and limit its path of destruction. Even in the seeming lulls of impermanent peace, the Jedi can work to prepare themselves and the life around them for the next inevitable battle.

This is the basis of Korroth’s dedication to the Jedi Healing arts. He uses the Force to heal the wounds that this eternal war inflicts on life, and he ensures that his allies are ready for the next conflict. His practice of Vaapad can also be seen in this light, as the single purpose of this variant of Form VII is to take a fight to its most effective resolution.

==== The Inner Conflict ====

{{Quote|Ferocity in service to the Force, tranquility in all else.|Korroth}}

Eschewing attachments is a deeply ingrained impulse in Korroth. He sees emotional bonds and desires as ultimately conducive to suffering, even if they give some small temporary pleasure. The impermanent nature of the Galaxy means that these objects of attachment will inevitably change or be destroyed, as Korroth himself has experienced several times throughout his life. The Jedi now tries to place his trust and dedication solely in the Force, the one eternal and immutable truth.

In practice however, Korroth knows that not even the wisest sage can survive without feelings, emotions and action. His bond to the Clan is too strong for him to break, even if he wanted to in the first place. Fear for the Clan’s survival is one route by which his mental composure could be broken.

[[Category:Jedi]]
[[Category:Odan-Urr members]]

Voice Staff Resources Hub

2017-10-16T11:52:41Z

Korroth: Run-on and fiction studies exams

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== Resources and Documentation ==

Created by the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]], the following page will cover all of the relevant resources and documentation pertaining to the various fiction departments that make up the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Here you will find links to policies, guidelines, and other information pertaining to Fictions, Run-Ons, the ACC, and the Character Sheet System.

=== Voice Staff Guidlines===

* [[Character Sheet Approval Guidelines]] - ''For information on Character Sheet remands and approvals.''
* [[Cluster of Ice|Cluster of Ice Guidline]] - ''For information on how Clusters of Ice are rewarded.''
* [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] - ''For information on how Fiction competitions through the Voice staff gain approval.''
* [[Species Approval Policy]] - ''For information on adding new species to the Character Sheet System.''
* [[NPC Character Sheet Gudielines|NPC Character Sheet Guidelines]] -''Current policy on creating NPCs.''
* [[Dark Brotherhood Canon]] - ''Details the official guidelines that govern fictional activity in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.''

=== Grading Rubrics ===

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml '''Fiction Rubric 2.0'''] - ''The official rubric used for grading fiction in Brotherhood competitions.''
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_7y-X3i5jkqdLtnfJvYCH5c04bNNiuxdYcNR9dcu_BU/edit?usp=sharing Fiction Rubric (Make A Copy)] - For making use of the grading tab when marking up and providing feedback on entries. Please make sure to go to File -> "Make A Copy" and then rename as needed.
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rRKJIcMOamtWI7ui80GO559jpJiw8B2_J1YvoFNzIWM/edit?usp=sharing Run-On Rubric] -''The official rubric used for grading Run-Ons in Brotherhood competitions.
''

=== Character Sheet System ===

* [[Character Creation Guide]] - ''For a step-by-step guide on creating a Character Sheet, including articles on [[Species]], [[Aspects]], [[Feats]], [[Skills]], and [[Force Powers]].''
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/ Character Sheet Database ] - ''aka C-D4WG (C-Dawg). Search and fiter through the database of Skills, Force Powers, Aspects, and Feats.
''
== Writers Resources ==
The following links should be useful resources when writing in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

=== Dark Brotherhood Canon ===

* For information on how [[Dark Brotherhood Canon]] works in regards to ''Legends'' content, check out the article on the on the [[codex]].

==== Star Wars Terminology ====

The following articles give a brief outline of terminology used in the Star Wars universe. Each article also features a link to relevant wookiepedia articles for further reading.

* The [[Star Wars Terminology: Slang]] article sheds a light on the language of Star Wars.
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Technology]]
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Creatures]]
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Foodstuffs]]

==== Canon Character Guidelines ====

* The [[Canon Character Guidelines]] were created to demonstrate where popular characters in the Star Wars universe fall within the scope of the DJB's Character Sheet system.

== Voice Reports ==

==== VOICE Marick Tyris ====
'''REPORTS'''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-1-anthology-series-part-1-no-return '''Report #1'''] - ''Species Approval Policy, Cluster of Ice Updates, Fiction Chat Questions, more.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-2-forward-motion '''Report #2'''] - ''Species again, DB Canon defined, Telegram updates, Fiction poll/results, New Fiction rubric.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-3-rogue-one-celebration-and-more '''Report #3'''] - ''Rogue One events, new run-on rubric, Dark Council fictional roles, new species added.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-4-new-years-2017 '''Report #4'''] - ''Fiction archives announced, possessions loadouts and information regarding the Character Sheets, Character Sheet: Chirrut Imwe, Aspect title updates.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-5-shh-boom-goes-the-canon '''Report #5'''] - ''DB Canon codex article created, voice task force team, project updates, fiction chat highlight.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-6-the-fiction-center '''Report #6'''] - ''Fiction center announced, Grandfathered CS's, project updates.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-7-new-hotness'''Report #7'''] - ''May the 4th Fiction results, New Run-On Studies exam, NPC Slots, 'Thrawn: quick book review', new species added, project updates.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-8-maximum-effort '''Report #8'''] - ''GJWXII ACC Phase I - Updates, short #AskTheVoice section.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-9-welcome-home#comments '''Report #9'''] - ''Arx System Launch.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-10-changes '''Report #10'''] - ''CS Approval Guidelines: Physical Descriptions, project updates, CS snapshots.''

'''UPDATES
'''
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-2-help-wanted '''Update #2'''] - ''Help wanted: Magistrate position open. Fiction Policy Update (open prompts), CS Approval Guidelines updated.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-3-new-magistrate '''Update #3'''] - ''New Magistrate position filled.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-4-rogue-one-run-on-extension-1-7-2017 '''Update #4'''] - ''Run-On tips for Rogue One competition, extension.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-8-guidelines-and-species-feat-updates-oh-my '''Update #8'''] - Updates to Voice Competition Approval Guidelines and Character Sheet approval guidelines. DJB Wide fiction competition update, Sephi Species feat updated.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-9-npc-character-slots '''Update #9'''] - ''NPC Slot's introduced and explained.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-12-magistrate-hired-quick-hits '''Update #12'''] - ''New Magistrate position filled.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-13-awards-new-exam-war-oh-my '''Update #13'''] - ''New Exam: Fiction Studies, New Species: Shistavanen.''

== Antei Combat Center ==

For resources pertaining the Antei Combat Center, you can head over to the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/acc ACC website]. You can also check out the [[ACC Guide]].

=== Combat Master Reports And FAQS ===

Below is a link as well as a recap of past [[Combat Master]] reports. Within these reports, you can find information and educational knowledge relating to the ACC and Character Sheet System.

==== CM Marick Tyris ====

* [https://goo.gl/apY14y Report #13] - ACC Competitions, Feat Tweaks

* [https://goo.gl/3C295K Report #12] - New Non-Force User Disciplines, Clan ACC Events

* [https://goo.gl/iBLZvt Report #11] - New Martial Arts Forms, Q&A: NFU’s wielding lightsabers, NFU vs Jedi tips

* [https://goo.gl/F3ETna Report #10] - Q&A: Force usage/toll, endurance, stamina.

* [https://goo.gl/PvQ7sB Report #9] - Q&A: Telekinesis Feats explained/detailed. Handedness/Dual Wielding explained.

* [https://goo.gl/4eCKzb Report #7] - Q&A: Barrier and Deflection explained/detailed. Weapons, Poison Weapons.

* [https://goo.gl/NkK2tT Report #4] - CS 2.0 Launch thread, you should read this if you’re a returning member.

==== CM Atra Ventus ====
* [https://goo.gl/Jv7LwK Report #11] - Changes to judge feedback on posts and some anti-procrastination tips

* [https://goo.gl/oCkopX Report #10] - GJWXII ACC event results and takeaways

* [https://goo.gl/6orzPc Report #9] - Minor Feat change, clarifications, GJWXII ACC event tips and info

* [https://goo.gl/ukwnox Report #8] - Snapshot/CS discrepancies, Venue template, ACC tips for Venue use and Aspects

* [https://goo.gl/hVRTUN Report #7] - Outline of the Venue Review and ACC Realism tips

* [https://goo.gl/1FE0bx Report #6] - Project updates and ACC tips

* [https://goo.gl/lcntXU Report #5] - Changes to Force Powers ('''Deflection''') and Skills with the addition of new '''Feats'''

* [https://goo.gl/CQya2D Report #4.5] - Overview of the [[History of the Antei Combat Center]] changes

* [https://goo.gl/0pkHgf Report #4] - Changes to the ACC Halls, introduction of '''Cooperative Hall''', updates on 2017 major project: Creative Writing Workshop

* [https://goo.gl/kSXJPD Report #3] - Changes to Force Powers ('''Sense''', '''Illusion''', '''Telepathy'''), Lightning vs. Powered Weapons, timed out matches only opened in emergency, and results of November 2016 ACC event.

* [https://goo.gl/yNidxG Report #2] - Qualification tips, how to avoid timing out, and introduction to November 2016 ACC event.

* [https://goo.gl/yokMf7 Report #1] - ACC Prospectus, outlining plans for the upcoming year of 2016/2017.

=== Combat Writing Exams ===

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/142 Lightsaber Forms Exam] - Learn about the Lightsaber Forms available to members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/141 Martial Arts Forms Exam] - Learn about the Martial Arts forms available to members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/133 Combat Studies Exam] - Learn how to read an ACC match and answer multiple choice questions to show your ability to understand character sheet mechanics in motion.
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/113 ACC Qualification Exam] - Prove yourself to become qualified to participate in ACC matches while learning about the rules and regulations.

=== CI Competition Exams ===
* [[Run-On|Run-On Exam]] - Learn how to run, organize and grade a run-on competition.
* [[Fiction|Fiction Studies Exam]] - Learn how to run, organize, grade and participate in fiction competitions.

== Fiction Center ==
Curious about what has been going on, fiction wise, for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood? Head on over to the [[Fiction Center]] for timelines, story recaps, summaries and reference sheets!

=== Star Wars Digest Articles ===

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/star-wars-news-star-wars-digest-1 Digest #1 - ''Info'']
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-star-wars-digest-2 Digest #2 - ''Info'']

== DB Fiction Chat ==

The following links pertain to the Dark Jedi Brotherhoods Fiction Chat on Telegram.

* Join the discussion [https://telegram.me/joinchat/BDLJ-j7pxUc87gOPNsEohg here!] We ask daily questions to help explore your character, and also talk about other fictional topics pertaining to the Brotherhood!
* You can submit questions using the following [https://goo.gl/G1Rfzx Google Form!]
* You can view previously asked questions [https://goo.gl/mfmpmr here!]

[[Category:DJB Help]] [[Category:Voice Policies]]

Voice Staff Resources Hub

2017-10-16T09:00:45Z

Korroth: Latest Voice reports and updates

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== Resources and Documentation ==

Created by the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]], the following page will cover all of the relevant resources and documentation pertaining to the various fiction departments that make up the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. Here you will find links to policies, guidelines, and other information pertaining to Fictions, Run-Ons, the ACC, and the Character Sheet System.

=== Voice Staff Guidlines===

* [[Character Sheet Approval Guidelines]] - ''For information on Character Sheet remands and approvals.''
* [[Cluster of Ice|Cluster of Ice Guidline]] - ''For information on how Clusters of Ice are rewarded.''
* [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] - ''For information on how Fiction competitions through the Voice staff gain approval.''
* [[Species Approval Policy]] - ''For information on adding new species to the Character Sheet System.''
* [[NPC Character Sheet Gudielines|NPC Character Sheet Guidelines]] -''Current policy on creating NPCs.''
* [[Dark Brotherhood Canon]] - ''Details the official guidelines that govern fictional activity in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.''

=== Grading Rubrics ===

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml '''Fiction Rubric 2.0'''] - ''The official rubric used for grading fiction in Brotherhood competitions.''
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_7y-X3i5jkqdLtnfJvYCH5c04bNNiuxdYcNR9dcu_BU/edit?usp=sharing Fiction Rubric (Make A Copy)] - For making use of the grading tab when marking up and providing feedback on entries. Please make sure to go to File -> "Make A Copy" and then rename as needed.
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rRKJIcMOamtWI7ui80GO559jpJiw8B2_J1YvoFNzIWM/edit?usp=sharing Run-On Rubric] -''The official rubric used for grading Run-Ons in Brotherhood competitions.
''

=== Character Sheet System ===

* [[Character Creation Guide]] - ''For a step-by-step guide on creating a Character Sheet, including articles on [[Species]], [[Aspects]], [[Feats]], [[Skills]], and [[Force Powers]].''
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/character_sheets/reference/ Character Sheet Database ] - ''aka C-D4WG (C-Dawg). Search and fiter through the database of Skills, Force Powers, Aspects, and Feats.
''
== Writers Resources ==
The following links should be useful resources when writing in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.

=== Dark Brotherhood Canon ===

* For information on how [[Dark Brotherhood Canon]] works in regards to ''Legends'' content, check out the article on the on the [[codex]].

==== Star Wars Terminology ====

The following articles give a brief outline of terminology used in the Star Wars universe. Each article also features a link to relevant wookiepedia articles for further reading.

* The [[Star Wars Terminology: Slang]] article sheds a light on the language of Star Wars.
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Technology]]
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Creatures]]
* [[Star Wars Terminology: Foodstuffs]]

==== Canon Character Guidelines ====

* The [[Canon Character Guidelines]] were created to demonstrate where popular characters in the Star Wars universe fall within the scope of the DJB's Character Sheet system.

== Voice Reports ==

==== VOICE Marick Tyris ====
'''REPORTS'''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-1-anthology-series-part-1-no-return '''Report #1'''] - ''Species Approval Policy, Cluster of Ice Updates, Fiction Chat Questions, more.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-2-forward-motion '''Report #2'''] - ''Species again, DB Canon defined, Telegram updates, Fiction poll/results, New Fiction rubric.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-3-rogue-one-celebration-and-more '''Report #3'''] - ''Rogue One events, new run-on rubric, Dark Council fictional roles, new species added.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-4-new-years-2017 '''Report #4'''] - ''Fiction archives announced, possessions loadouts and information regarding the Character Sheets, Character Sheet: Chirrut Imwe, Aspect title updates.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-5-shh-boom-goes-the-canon '''Report #5'''] - ''DB Canon codex article created, voice task force team, project updates, fiction chat highlight.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-6-the-fiction-center '''Report #6'''] - ''Fiction center announced, Grandfathered CS's, project updates.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-7-new-hotness'''Report #7'''] - ''May the 4th Fiction results, New Run-On Studies exam, NPC Slots, 'Thrawn: quick book review', new species added, project updates.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-8-maximum-effort '''Report #8'''] - ''GJWXII ACC Phase I - Updates, short #AskTheVoice section.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-9-welcome-home#comments '''Report #9'''] - ''Arx System Launch.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-voice-report-10-changes '''Report #10'''] - ''CS Approval Guidelines: Physical Descriptions, project updates, CS snapshots.''

'''UPDATES
'''
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-2-help-wanted '''Update #2'''] - ''Help wanted: Magistrate position open. Fiction Policy Update (open prompts), CS Approval Guidelines updated.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-3-new-magistrate '''Update #3'''] - ''New Magistrate position filled.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-4-rogue-one-run-on-extension-1-7-2017 '''Update #4'''] - ''Run-On tips for Rogue One competition, extension.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-8-guidelines-and-species-feat-updates-oh-my '''Update #8'''] - Updates to Voice Competition Approval Guidelines and Character Sheet approval guidelines. DJB Wide fiction competition update, Sephi Species feat updated.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-9-npc-character-slots '''Update #9'''] - ''NPC Slot's introduced and explained.

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-12-magistrate-hired-quick-hits '''Update #12'''] - ''New Magistrate position filled.''

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-voice-update-13-awards-new-exam-war-oh-my '''Update #13'''] - ''New Exam: Fiction Studies, New Species: Shistavanen.''

== Antei Combat Center ==

For resources pertaining the Antei Combat Center, you can head over to the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/acc ACC website]. You can also check out the [[ACC Guide]].

=== Combat Master Reports And FAQS ===

Below is a link as well as a recap of past [[Combat Master]] reports. Within these reports, you can find information and educational knowledge relating to the ACC and Character Sheet System.

==== CM Marick Tyris ====

* [https://goo.gl/apY14y Report #13] - ACC Competitions, Feat Tweaks

* [https://goo.gl/3C295K Report #12] - New Non-Force User Disciplines, Clan ACC Events

* [https://goo.gl/iBLZvt Report #11] - New Martial Arts Forms, Q&A: NFU’s wielding lightsabers, NFU vs Jedi tips

* [https://goo.gl/F3ETna Report #10] - Q&A: Force usage/toll, endurance, stamina.

* [https://goo.gl/PvQ7sB Report #9] - Q&A: Telekinesis Feats explained/detailed. Handedness/Dual Wielding explained.

* [https://goo.gl/4eCKzb Report #7] - Q&A: Barrier and Deflection explained/detailed. Weapons, Poison Weapons.

* [https://goo.gl/NkK2tT Report #4] - CS 2.0 Launch thread, you should read this if you’re a returning member.

==== CM Atra Ventus ====
* [https://goo.gl/Jv7LwK Report #11] - Changes to judge feedback on posts and some anti-procrastination tips

* [https://goo.gl/oCkopX Report #10] - GJWXII ACC event results and takeaways

* [https://goo.gl/6orzPc Report #9] - Minor Feat change, clarifications, GJWXII ACC event tips and info

* [https://goo.gl/ukwnox Report #8] - Snapshot/CS discrepancies, Venue template, ACC tips for Venue use and Aspects

* [https://goo.gl/hVRTUN Report #7] - Outline of the Venue Review and ACC Realism tips

* [https://goo.gl/1FE0bx Report #6] - Project updates and ACC tips

* [https://goo.gl/lcntXU Report #5] - Changes to Force Powers ('''Deflection''') and Skills with the addition of new '''Feats'''

* [https://goo.gl/CQya2D Report #4.5] - Overview of the [[History of the Antei Combat Center]] changes

* [https://goo.gl/0pkHgf Report #4] - Changes to the ACC Halls, introduction of '''Cooperative Hall''', updates on 2017 major project: Creative Writing Workshop

* [https://goo.gl/kSXJPD Report #3] - Changes to Force Powers ('''Sense''', '''Illusion''', '''Telepathy'''), Lightning vs. Powered Weapons, timed out matches only opened in emergency, and results of November 2016 ACC event.

* [https://goo.gl/yNidxG Report #2] - Qualification tips, how to avoid timing out, and introduction to November 2016 ACC event.

* [https://goo.gl/yokMf7 Report #1] - ACC Prospectus, outlining plans for the upcoming year of 2016/2017.

=== Combat Writing Exams ===

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/142 Lightsaber Forms Exam] - Learn about the Lightsaber Forms available to members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/141 Martial Arts Forms Exam] - Learn about the Martial Arts forms available to members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/133 Combat Studies Exam] - Learn how to read an ACC match and answer multiple choice questions to show your ability to understand character sheet mechanics in motion.
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/113 ACC Qualification Exam] - Prove yourself to become qualified to participate in ACC matches while learning about the rules and regulations.

== Fiction Center ==
Curious about what has been going on, fiction wise, for the Dark Jedi Brotherhood? Head on over to the [[Fiction Center]] for timelines, story recaps, summaries and reference sheets!

=== Star Wars Digest Articles ===

* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/star-wars-news-star-wars-digest-1 Digest #1 - ''Info'']
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-star-wars-digest-2 Digest #2 - ''Info'']

== DB Fiction Chat ==

The following links pertain to the Dark Jedi Brotherhoods Fiction Chat on Telegram.

* Join the discussion [https://telegram.me/joinchat/BDLJ-j7pxUc87gOPNsEohg here!] We ask daily questions to help explore your character, and also talk about other fictional topics pertaining to the Brotherhood!
* You can submit questions using the following [https://goo.gl/G1Rfzx Google Form!]
* You can view previously asked questions [https://goo.gl/mfmpmr here!]

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Fiction

2017-10-11T21:47:52Z

Korroth:

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

'''Standard Approval Process:'''
<blockquote>''Clan/House Leadership'' -> ''Voice Staff'' -> ''Master At Arms Staff''</blockquote>

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located here:

<blockquote>Administration Panel > Items requiring your attention > Remanded competitions > Competition sheet</blockquote>

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary way of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score. Tense (past, present), person (I, he/she), punctuation, spelling and sentence structure all fall under the category of syntax.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/153 Fiction Studies exam]!

[[Category:DJB Help]]

User:Korroth/Sandbox

2017-10-09T15:09:41Z

Korroth:

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User:Korroth/Sandbox

2017-10-09T14:58:07Z

Korroth:

Fiction

2017-10-02T19:20:09Z

Korroth:

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located here:

<blockquote>Administration Panel > Items requiring your attention > Remanded competitions > Competition sheet</blockquote>

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary way of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/153 Fiction Studies exam]!

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Fiction

2017-10-02T19:13:04Z

Korroth:

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located here:

<blockquote>Administration Panel > Items requiring your attention > Remanded competitions </blockquote>

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary way of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/153 Fiction Studies exam]!

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Fiction

2017-10-01T17:25:19Z

Korroth: Link to course

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located in your Administration Panel under ''Items requiring your attention'' > ''Remanded competitions'':

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary way of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/153 Fiction Studies exam]!

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Fiction

2017-10-01T16:55:50Z

Korroth: Added category

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located in your Administration Panel under ''Items requiring your attention'' > ''Remanded competitions'':

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary way of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the Fiction Studies exam!

[[Category:DJB Help]]

Fiction

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Korroth: Course notes for SA Fiction Studies

Fiction competitions are contests where participants, using their own characters, write a story that revolves around a prompt provided by the competition organizer. The organizer then chooses the winners based on how they score on a set of prearranged grading criteria (almost always the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]).

Fiction competitions are the most popular type of fiction writing event, and they are also a good way to encourage members’ character development.

This article provides an overview of fiction competitions from the perspectives of both an organizer and a participant. It includes instructions on how to run a fiction competition successfully, as well as how to submit a fiction entry that qualifies for the competition. If you are interested in the process of fiction writing itself, you can look at [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies], [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies] and the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom].

== What are Fiction Competitions? ==

Fiction competitions are one of the many forms of competition available to the members of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood for participation. They involve writing fictional stories in response to a prompt that is outlined within the '''Public Competition Details'''. Competitions must follow the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. Use of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric] is highly advised, but organizers are permitted to add situational modifiers to the rubric or detail their own grading specifications as long as the criteria are clearly outlined and transparent for participants to see.

In addition to the standard [[Crescents|Crescent]] system of award, Fiction competitions, much like the ACC and Run-Ons, also award [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]:

<blockquote>''For Fiction type competitions, one (1) cluster is awarded for every 500 words written in a valid entry upon completion of the competition. Because partial Clusters of Ice are tracked and awarded when a whole Cluster of Ice is earned, there are no word count requirements on fictions to award Clusters of Ice.''</blockquote>

== Creating Fiction Competitions ==
When you wish to create a fiction competition, it is always a good idea to coordinate with your Unit leaders ([[House Summit|House]] and/or [[Clan Summit]] depending on the reach of your competition). Unit leaders are experienced competition organizers who can provide invaluable advice and help you to get your competition approved. Furthermore, by letting them know what you are planning, they can check that it doesn’t clash with other major events and they can help you to advertise the competition in reports and Clan communication channels.

=== Administrative Process ===
You can create fiction competitions from the administration panel, which is accessed by clicking your name in the top right corner of the main Brotherhood site.

[[File:FicCompSS1.png|center|150px]]

This brings up the administration menu page with multiple options. The competition section is on the left side of the page. Select the “Manage Competitions” option. There will be a green “Create Competition” button that will open the page with all the available competition archetypes you can create.

[[File:FicCompSS2.png|center|700px]]

There are currently two options that will allow you to create a fiction-based competition: Fiction Competition and Regular Competition. The difference is that a Regular competition that is fiction-based will not provide the participants with Clusters of Ice as an award for word count.

For a competition you would like to award Clusters of Ice for, select the “Fiction Competition” archetype.

[[File:FicCompSS3.png|center|700px]]

You will then be directed to the creation page where there are fields you must fill out that describe the competition you wish to create. Most of these are straightforward like the title, organizers (the person(s) responsible for creation and grading), and the time the competition starts and ends. When setting the time frame of the competition, it is a good idea to place the start date a few days after the submission for creation as it needs to be reviewed by the proper parties for approval.

At this point you will also decide the “Target Unit” of your competition. This will determine what level of Crescent your top three winners will receive. The table in the [[Crescents#Tiering|Crescents]] page will help you to decide which tier of Crescents is appropriate based on the target unit of your competition.

[[File:FicCompSS4.png|center|700px]]

Below the Competition Attributes form you will find the Public Competition Details box. This is where you can write the prompt, rules and grading information for your competition. The content that the [[Voice of the Brotherhood|Voice Staff]] expects to see in the Details box is explained in the guidelines below, and it is also set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]].

=== Guidelines ===
All fiction competitions approved by the Voice office adhere to the standards and requirements set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. The main purpose of these guidelines is to guarantee that Clusters of Ice are awarded for the same standard of fiction submissions across the Brotherhood and to make sure that members have a clear idea of how to participate and place in all fiction competitions. By keeping these guidelines in mind while planning your competition you can ensure the speediest possible approval time.

==== Clear Grading Criteria ====
The grading criteria most commonly used in fiction competitions are those set out in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric]. The Rubric is the easiest way to show your participants how you are going to score their submissions. While use of the Fiction Rubric is highly advised, it is not compulsory. As long as you clearly define how you are going to grade submissions in the competition details, you can use any grading criteria you deem suitable.

In order to place the Fiction Grading Rubric in one of your competitions you will most likely need to use Markdown. The Markdown code for placing a link would look like this:

<div align="center"><code><nowiki>(Fiction Grading Rubric)[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml]</nowiki></code></div>

==== Prompt ====
The prompt is the opening thought from which your competition’s participants develop their story. In this crucial element of the competition creation process, the Voice Staff will be looking for a prompt that is clear and sufficiently detailed for the participant to follow through with a story. In addition, the content of the prompt should follow a few specific considerations:

* Open prompts are prohibited. Open prompts are story cues which give no specific instructions (e.g. “Write a story on any subject you like”). Remember that this is a competition. To be able to judge entries against your grading criteria and against each other, you need a prompt that gives a common starting point or idea to all the stories.
* Star Wars universe prompts. Prompts should relate to the Star Wars universe and/or the Dark Brotherhood universe. While prompts in alternative universes are not prohibited, they must involve the participant’s DJB character and are subject to additional review from the Voice.
* If you are running a DJB-wide competition, your prompt should not have separate options for each Clan. This is to ensure that all your participants’ entries are graded on a level basis.
* Voice Staff does not judge the quality of prompts, but reserve the right to request more specific details, or to make things more clear to the potential participants.

===== Prompt and Instructions =====
In your competition details you should always make sure that the prompt is clearly distinguished from the general instructions (e.g. grading criteria, requirements, word limits). Formatting in the details box is done through Markdown, so you can use **'''bold'''**, *''italics''*, ### headers, --- horizontal rules or any kind of visual separator. Below is a competition made by [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atty]] and [[Turel Sorenn|Turel]] named [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/11772 “A Mile In Their Shoes”] which shows a clear separation between prompt and instructions:

[[File:FicCompP&I.png|center|700px]]

And here is how it was written using Markdown:

<pre style="white-space:-moz-pre-wrap; white-space:-pre-wrap; white-space:-o-pre-wrap; white-space:pre-wrap; word-wrap:break-word;">### Prompt
The Consul or Proconsul of your Clan and the Consul or Proconsul of another Clan have swapped places for a certain amount of time. How does your character and the rest of the Clan react? What changes do they make? Do they want to leave? Does the Clan want them to leave?

* The amount of time for the swap is up to the author (a day, a week, a month, etc.)

* The circumstances of the swap are also up to the author. It can be actually switching positions or a body-swap scenario through Sith alchemy or other such plot device (relaxed realism in this particular area).

### Rules
* Entries must be a minimum of 500 words with no maximum.

* Entries must feature Consuls and Proconsuls serving any time during the period of the competition. (For example, Teylas can be used for Plagueis and if a new PLA CON is selected before the closing date of the competition they can be used).

* Entries will be evaluated by the organizers using the [Voice Fiction Rubric](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml)

* Any entries containing adult content above a "PG-13" level should not publish their entries (uncheck "publish entry" in the submission
page). The inclusion of such content will not be penalized.</pre>

If you’d like a more in-depth primer on the Markdown language you can use in your Competition Details, the Shadow Academy has two courses: [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/86 Markdown 101] and [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/100 Markdown 102]

==== Word Cap ====
Word caps define the minimum and maximum number of words that participants must write in order to be considered for participation in your competition. As the organizer, you need to state the minimum word count in the Details box. The minimum word cap in all fiction competitions must be at least 500 words, as that is the word count required to earn one [[Cluster of Ice]]. A maximum word count is not a requirement, but you could include it if you are encouraging a shorter type of fiction.

==== Submission Checklist ====
Before you submit your competition, make sure that your Public Details box contains these three basic requirements:

* Grading criteria.
* Separation between prompt and instructions.
* Minimum word cap of 500 words.

=== Approval/Remand Process ===
Once you have completed all the details of your competition and double-checked on the guidelines and requirements, you can hit the “Create competition” button at the bottom of the ''Request Competition'' page. This will submit your competition to the proper authorities for approval, which, in the case of fiction competitions, are your unit leaders, the Voice Office and the [[Master at Arms]] Office in that order.

When the Voice Office receives your competition, they will look through it to make sure it adheres to the guidelines set out in the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]]. If they spot any issues in this regard, they will “remand” your competition request, and you will receive an email detailing why the competition was remanded and what you can do now to get it approved. At this point your competition is located in your Administration Panel under ''Items requiring your attention'' > ''Remanded competitions'':

[[File:FicCompR1.png|center|700px]]

This is your ''Pending Competitions'' panel. It shows the details of your competition and the notes pertaining the remand:

[[File:FicCompR2.png|center|700px]]

From here you can edit all aspects of your competition and re-submit for approval by the Voice Staff using the appropriate buttons on the bottom right. If you have any questions regarding the remand and the steps you can take to have your competition approved, you can email the Voice Staff at djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com with your question and the name of the competition.

Once the Voice Staff approves your competition it will go through to the MAA Staff, who will process it according to the standards by which all Club competitions are approved or remanded (see the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions] course for further details on that). Upon approval by the MAA Staff, your competition will appear under the “Upcoming” or “Running” tabs of the Club’s [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions competitions lists] (this is a good time to start advertising your competition on the Fiction and/or unit Telegram channels) and members will be able to view and participate in the competition.

== Submission ==
This section, aimed at the competition participant, will show you how to interpret and submit to fiction competitions. As with all competitions, these are found in the main [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions Competitions] listing. The specifications you should take special note of in fiction competitions are the prompt, grading criteria and instructions like word caps and submission formats.

==== Word Processing Programs ====
While Microsoft Office’s ''”Word”'' is the most well known word processing program in circulation, it costs money to use and can be quite expensive. Mac users also have the option of purchasing ''”Pages”'', which also costs money. If you are not in a position to afford or have access to these programs do not fret. There are plenty of free alternatives to help you create and write your fictions!

[https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Google Docs] is the most common platform in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. It is a free service that offers cloud storage and near-instant backup, as well as collaborative editing and sharing features. It also comes free to anyone with a gmail address. If you don’t have a gmail address, Google Docs will still work or link to your other accounts. You can also create a [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en free account] at any time.

Other alternatives include:

* [https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html Open Office] - a free, open source version of Microsoft Office.
* [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free, open source Microsoft Office alternative.
* NotePad - comes pre-installed on all Windows machines
* TextEdit - comes pre-installed on all Mac OS computers.

It’s always a good idea to have your fictions proofread by another set of eyes, whether they are a fellow clannmate, friend or even a family member. Proofreading is a great way to increase your chances of placing in an competition.

==== The Prompt ====
The prompt is the initial story idea that the competition organizer provides to stimulate your story-writing creativity. It is a good idea to keep the prompt in mind as you plan and write your entry, because adherence to prompt will affect your Creativity and Realism scores in the standard Voice Fiction Rubric, as you will see in the section [[Fiction#Grading Fiction Competitions|below]].

==== Word caps ====
Competition organizers will specify a minimum required word count (usually 500), and they may sometimes impose a maximum limit as well. To be considered for participation and be awarded Clusters of Ice, your entry has to meet the word caps. It’s easy to get a word count for your story; all mainstream word processors have a word count function. First, select the text of your story (taking into account that competition organizers may not count long ID lines, explanatory notes or copy-pasted prompts), then:

<blockquote>Microsoft Words: ''Tools > Word Count…''</blockquote>

<blockquote>macOS Pages: ''View > Show Word Count'' (appears at the bottom)</blockquote>

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''Tools > Word count''</blockquote>

==== Submission Formats ====
There are several ways to submit your entry to the website. The preferred submission format is PDF, since it is an easy way to produce well-presented text which everybody can read. There are many other ways to submit your entry however: you can simply copy-paste your text into the submission box, or submit a sharing link to your Google Doc, or you can upload a .doc, .docx, .pages or .rtf file. Read the competition instructions carefully, as many organizers will specify which formats they will accept. If they state they do not want Google Docs links, you can instead obtain a PDF of your entry thus:

<blockquote>Google Docs: ''File > Download as > PDF document (.pdf)''</blockquote>

== Grading Fiction Competitions ==
This section, aimed at the competition organizer, details the process after the competition ends, from the awarding of Clusters of Ice to the grading and use of the Rubric.

==== Word Count ====
The word count determines the amount of [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]] that each participant earns for their entry. If an entry is disqualified because it did not adhere to the word count limits, the participant will not receive CIs. The word count is performed automatically by the website once the competition ends, but you should always check and correct the count if long ID lines or copy-pasted prompt text make a significant difference to the figure. Only the title, body text and location headers, if present, should be included in the word count.

==== Using the Fiction Grading Rubric ====
The primary was of grading fiction competitions is through the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Official Voice Fiction Rubric]. The rubric splits into four main categories with percentages based on what it should count towards in the final grading:

* '''Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics''' (15%): syntax errors that make the text difficult to read will lower this score.
* '''Creativity''' (20%): this score looks for engaging plots, interesting characters and effective use of the environment and the competition prompt. Use of clichés and predictable plotlines will lower this score.
* '''Realism''' (25%): effective use of Character Sheets, DB and SW canon, and adherence to the competition prompt.
* '''Story''' (40%): this score deals with plot mechanics, such as how the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions are presented, from what perspective the story is narrated, how the story arc, conflict and characters are developed, and the general entertainment value of the story.

The Rubric is also numbered one to four in order to help you decide whether or not your grading can fit into one of those categories. The Voice office encourages the usage of the Fiction Grading Rubric because it clearly outlines what is required to get a top position in a competition (one of the main requirements to submitting a competition). The Fiction Grading Rubric is the grading scheme that is used in all official Dark Council-organized [[Vendetta|Vendettas]] and [[Great Jedi War|Great Jedi Wars]], so using it is good practice for these big competitive events. However, the Fiction Grading Rubric can be foregone for another clearly stated set of requirements.

==== Feedback and Grading ====
If you are using the Fiction Grading Rubric, your task will be to relate the entry you are grading to the Rubric’s tiered score system. The easiest way to provide feedback is to leave comments on each entry. Members can then see this feedback by going to their Administration Panel -> View My Submissions.

Alternatively, the Voice Staff has made a [https://goo.gl/ZuTQLZ template grading sheet] available to members. To start using it, simply go to ''File > Make a copy… > OK > Example Grading Sheet'' (tab at the bottom). It is a good idea to make notes of how you reached each score, what you enjoyed about the story, what you think the participant could improve and how they could improve it. This is the type of information and guidance you would show a participant should they ask for detailed feedback. When giving feedback remember that the aim is always to help and encourage the participant to improve their work.
== Summary ==
A well-organized fiction competition communicates its intent and instructions clearly to all participants, so that everybody knows how entries will be considered for participation and how winners will be chosen. To ensure your competition runs smoothly, check it adheres to these elements:

* Fiction competitions archetype
* Clear grading criteria
* Minimum word cap of 500
* Separate prompt
* Submission feedback

Armed with the knowledge contained in this course, the [[Voice Competition Approval Guidelines]] and the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_PAFfddgVxriU_o0zD6OQbI9hm1KAArl9BfjXG_2sv8/pubhtml Fiction Grading Rubric], you should feel confident in taking on the Fiction Studies exam!

File:FicCompR2.png

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