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[[Dark Side Degrees]] are a method of rewarding those who put forth extended time and effort at the [[Shadow Academy]]. Originally created by [[Headmaster]] [[Kaiann Yetaru Entar|Kaiann]], the system of degrees was expanded upon under the reigns of Headmasters following.
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==  Degree Levels and Types  ==
There were four levels of Dark Side Degrees when originally created by Headmaster Kaiann, and an additional fifth level was adopted to fit the Fundamentals Department. The levels of degrees, with college level equivalents where applicable, are as follows:
 
* Dark Pundit (Certificate)
** The entry level, these degrees typically require only passing courses in the Fundamentals Department.
** A minimum of 3-4 courses will be required for a Dark Pundit Degree to be created.
* Dark Maven (Bachelors)
** The basic level, these degrees typically require only passing certain exams with certain scores. Some practical portions may be included.
** A minimum of 3-4 courses will be required for a Dark Maven Degree to be created. If only 3 courses are used, then some type of practical portion to the exam will be implemented.
* Dark Savant (Masters)
** Somewhat harder, these degrees require two Dark Maven degrees (specific to each subject area), plus a certain number of electives, and they may also include a practical portion.
* Dark Sage (PhD)
** The highest level most members can obtain, Dark Sage degrees denote great skill and hard work that goes above and beyond typical Shadow Academy work.
* Master of Dark Lore
** Awarded only to current and former [[Headmaster|Headmasters]] at the order of the [[Grand Master]].
With the exception of Master of Dark Lore, the degrees are open to the general membership and the only thing preventing a member from obtaining a degree will be the member.
 
==  General Rules  ==
For all academic degrees, the following rules apply:
 
* An exam grade of 85% or higher is required for the course to count toward the degree.
** If an exam grade is below 85%, the member will be given one chance to retake the exam and score a grade of 85% or higher.
*** If a member fails to achieve a grade of 85% or higher after retaking the exam, they will be ineligible for that degree for three months, after which they may retake the exam again, and so on and so forth.
* For Service degrees, you must be a member of the Shadow Academy staff.
 
===  Revocation  ===
At any point deemed necessary by the Headmaster, a member's degree may be revoked and removed from his/her dossier. Cheating on any Shadow Academy exam is automatic grounds for revoking of degrees, as is any [[Chamber of Justice]] conviction. Revoking degrees is handled on a case-by-case basis by the Headmaster, however, and it is entirely up to the Headmaster whether or not to remove the degree. If a Dark Maven is removed, however, then the Dark Savant that follows, if obtained, will also be removed.
 
===  Adding/Removing Degrees ===
As more courses open in the Shadow Academy, more degrees may be added to the available options. However, extra “filler” courses will not be created simply to allow the creation of a degree, even if it means that a certain subject area must remain without a degree. All courses must meet certain quality standards.
 
As the Shadow Academy is constantly changing and adapting, there is a possibility that a course will be removed, thus negating a degree. In this event, the previously awarded degrees will still stand, and a list of no longer existing degrees will be maintained.
 
==  SA Degree Requirements  ==
===  Dark Pundit ===
Dark Pundit degrees are an entry level degrees offered at the Shadow Academy and are essentially the Shadow Academy equivalent to a national certificate or diploma. They require Fundamentals Department courses to be passed.
 
{|class="fancy" width="550"
|-
|td colspan="2" class="head"  | '''  Dark Pundit  '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="150" | '''Degree'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Requirements'''
|-
| Essentials (DPE)
| style="text-align: left;" |
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/88 Essentials 101: History]
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/92 Essentials 102: Departments]
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/90 Essentials 103: Paths & Orders]
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/89 Essentials 104: Ranks]
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/93 Essentials 105: Organization]
*[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/91 Essentials 106: Medals]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/157 Essentials 107: Primer on Member Conduct]
|-
| Communications (DPCM)
| style="text-align: left;" |
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/171 Comms 101: Website Navigation]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/180 Comms 102: Discord]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/97 Comms 103: DJB Wiki (An Introduction)]
|-
| Activities (DPAC)
| style="text-align: left;" |
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/172 Activities 101: Fiction]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/173 Activities 102: Gaming]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/174 Activities 103: Graphics]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/185 Activities 104: Roleplaying]
*[https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/169 Activities 105: Vendettas]
|}
 
===  Dark Maven  ===
Dark Maven degrees are the most basic degrees offered at the Shadow Academy and are essentially the Shadow Academy equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. They require basic courses to be passed, although some also have practical requirements.
 
[[File:Maven.png|thumb|180px|right|The Dark Maven Degree]]
{|class="fancy" width="550"
|-
|td colspan="2" class="head"  | '''  Dark Maven  '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="150" | '''Degree'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Requirements'''
|-
| Leadership (MVL)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/118 Leadership Reports]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/119 Leadership Rewards]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/126 Leadership Competitions]
*Serve any combination of position terms mentioned in the requirements below (need not be consecutive):
**Serve at least 20 weeks as [[Battle Team Leader]]
**Serve at least 16 weeks as [[Aedile]], [[Quaestor]], or M:CON
**Serve at least 12 weeks as [[Proconsul]] or [[Consul]]
|-
| Writing (MVW)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/153 Fiction Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/6 Grammar Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/11 Poetry Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/146 Run-On Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/61 Writing Studies]
|-
| Philosophy (MVPH)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Any three Order CORE exams
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/40 Force Philosophy I: Views of the Force]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/58 Force Philosophy II: Cults]
|-
| Galactic History (MVH)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/148 Galactic History 101- The Era of the Old Republic]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/149 Galactic History 102- Twilight of the Galactic Republic]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/150 Galactic History 103- Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/151 Galactic History 104- Ascendance of the First Order]
|-
| Lore (MVLO)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/35 Alchemy Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/70 Galactic Languages]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/67 Mandalorian Culture Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/71 Races and Species]
|-
| Flight (MVF)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/54 Freighters/Transports Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/43 Capital Starship Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/50 Starfighter Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/42 Astronomy Studies]
|-
| Combat (MVC)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/34 Lightsaber Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/64 Land Vehicles]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/175 Personal Armor]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/143 Ranged Weaponry Studies]
|-
| Legends (MVLD)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/1 Sith Legends]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/3 Krath Legends]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/2 Obelisk Legends]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/98 Consular Legends]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/99 Sentinel Legends]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/112 Guardian Legends]
|-
| Historical Legends (MVHL)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/39 Legends Galactic History 101: Formation of the Galaxy]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/52 Legends Galactic History 102: Origins of the Jedi Order]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/41 Legends Galactic History 103: The Ascension of the Sith Empire]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/44 Legends Galactic History 104: The Great Sith War]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/45 Legends Galactic History 105: Saga of Revan and Malak]
|-
| Service (MVS)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Serve as a member of the Shadow Academy Staff for at least five months
|}
 
===  Dark Savant  ===
Dark Savant degrees are the third tier of degrees offered at the Shadow Academy. In general, they require one or more Dark Maven degrees (specific to each Dark Savant degree) and electives. Certain practical tests may be included.
[[File:Savant.png|thumb|180px|right|The Dark Savant Degree]]
{|class="fancy" width="550"
|-
|td colspan="2" class="head"  | '''  Dark Savant  '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="150" | '''Degree'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Requirements'''
|-
| Service (SVS)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Serve the Shadow Academy for an extended period of time
** Approximately eight months or more
** Working on special SA projects will count towards overall time and may be “banked” for up to one year.
** Hold a position of [[Professor]] or higher.
* All positions require excellent service. The immediate superior shall determine the awarding.
|-
| Leadership and Communication (SVLC)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven- Leadership
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/127 Leadership Management]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/77 Debate 101: Argumentation]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/79 Debate 102: Refutation]
* Serve any combination of position terms mentioned in the requirements below:
**[[Consul]] or [[Proconsul]]: 24 weeks
**[[Quaestor]], [[Aedile]], or M:CON: 32 weeks
**[[Battle Team Leader]]: 40 weeks
|-
| Warfare (SVW)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven- Flight
* Dark Maven- Combat
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/173 Competitions 102: Gaming]
* Attain [[GMRG]] Rank V
|-
| Tactics (SVT)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven- Writing
* Dark Maven- Combat
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/133 ACC Combat Studies]
* Complete 5 [[Antei Combat Center|ACC]] matches
* Earn 30 [[Cluster of Ice|Clusters of Ice]]
|-
| Writing and Philosophy (SVWP)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven- Writing
* Dark Maven- Philosophy
* All five Order CORE exams
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/17 Test of Wisdom]
|-
| History and Lore (SVHL)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven - Galactic History
* Dark Maven - Lore
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/63 Dark Brotherhood History I]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/66 Dark Brotherhood History II]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/42 Astronomy Studies]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/129 Planets and Moons]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/128 Regions of the Galaxy]
|-
| Legends (SVL)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Maven - Legends
* Dark Maven - Historical Legends
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/81 Legends Galactic History 106: Wars of the Force]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/121 Legends Galactic History 107: Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire]
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/122 Legends Galactic History 108: Trials of the New Republic]
|-
|}
 
===  Dark Sage  ===
Dark Sage degrees are the fourth tier of degrees offered at the Shadow Academy. Dark Sage degrees require great effort and are not offered very often.
[[File:Sage.png|thumb|180px|right|The Dark Sage Degree]]
{|class="fancy" width="550"
|-
|td colspan="2" class="head"  | '''  Dark Sage  '''
|-
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;" width="150" | '''Degree'''
| class="sub-head" style="color: #DDD;"| '''Requirements'''
|-
| History and Lore
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Savant- History and Lore
* Dark Savant- Legends
|-
| Writing (SGW)
| style="text-align: left;" |
*This degree is currently unattainable until further notice
|-
| Service (SGS)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Provide long term, superior service to the Academy while holding a position of no lower than [[Magistrate]]. This includes writing multiple exams, being involved in multiple projects, and maintaining constant activity at the Academy. This will be very rare, but specific members may be worthy of this. The minimum time to even begin being considered for this degree is one year, but many times it will be even longer.
|-
| Law (SGL)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Savant- Leadership & Communication
* Service, either: 1 day as Justicar, 140 days as [[Left Hand of Justice]], 140 days as [[Right Hand of Justice]], or 140 days on the [[Appeals Panel]]
|-
| Programming (SGP)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Provide long term, superior service to the Office of the Seneschal while holding a position of no lower than [[Magistrate]]. This degree is awarded at the discretion of the sitting Seneschal. Generally, the minimum time to even begin being considered for this degree is six months, but substantial applied efforts may warrant a shorter time frame.
|-
| Warfare (SGW)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Savant: Warfare
* [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/shadow_academy/courses/147 Advanced Warfare]
* Attain [[GMRG]] Rank X
* Acquire 3620 Warfare Points
** Every Cluster of Earth = 1 point
** Every Cluster of Fire = 2 points
** Every Pendant of Blood = 40 points
** Every First Place in a Novae-Awarding Gaming Competition = 75 points
** Every Second Place in a Novae-Awarding Gaming Competition = 60 points
** Every Third Place in a Novae-Awarding Gaming Competition = 45 points
** Every First Place in a First Level Crescents Gaming Competition = 75 points
** Every Second Place in a First Level Crescents Gaming Competition = 60 points
** Every First Place in a Second Level Crescents Gaming Competition = 60 points
|-
| Tactics (SGT)
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Dark Savant: Tactics
* Reach INQ Society Rank X
* Acquire 3000 Tactical Points
** Every Cluster of Ice = 10 points
** Every ACC Battle = 20 points
** Every ACC Win = 15 points
** Every First Place in a Novae-Awarding Fiction Competition = 75 points
** Every Second Place in a Novae-Awarding Fiction Competition = 60 points
** Every Third Place in a Novae-Awarding Fiction Competition = 45 points
** Every First Place in a First Level Crescents Fiction Competition = 75 points
** Every Second Place in a First Level Crescents Fiction Competition = 60 points
** Every First Place in a Second Level Crescents Fiction Competition = 60 points
|}
 
==  Disclaimer, Conclusion, and Credits  ==
''The Headmaster reserves the right to alter degree requirements at any time, so long as they are applied equally across the Brotherhood.''
 
The system described above resulted largely from the ideas of Dacien "BubbaX" Victae, though they were inspired by the original degree system created by Kaiann, which was further refined by [[Spears]], [[Anshar Kahn Tarentae]], and [[Aabsdu]].
 
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 30 January 2023