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The '''Master-Student Program''', the system originated in [[House Acclivis Draco]] under the guidance of [[Michael Halcyon]], [[Quaestor]] of the House at the time, is now used throughout the Brotherhood as the primary way of training [[Journeymen]]. It should be noted that not all Clan's choose to utilize a MSP.
{{Eras|real}}{{Revise}}The purpose of the '''Master-Apprentice Program''' (or MAP) is two-fold:


Below is a list of the rules as were first envisaged and agreed by the creators. These were written when Order-specific Houses were the norm, and references are made as such.
# To provide junior [[Dark Brotherhood]] members with the guidance of someone who has been in the club for a longer period of time.
# To help that junior member reach the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]] as soon as possible, according to how much time they can devote to Dark Brotherhood affairs.


Rules for CSP's Master/Student program
Masters must realize that even though in a role playing environment they are in charge, their primary function when they take an apprentice is that they, as master, must do the majority of the serving. A master is there for the good and benefit of the apprentice, just as any leader is there for the good and benefit of the members ‘under their control’. It was not created for senior Dark Jedi to become teachers and junior Dark Jedi to sit there and gawk at them in wonder of their skills. Ideally, every new [[Journeyman]] should be paired up with a senior member upon entering their [[house]].
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1) Rank Division
The main purpose, aside from the textbook answers above, is for fun and a closer [[Clan]] community. Apart from the master learning or honing their leadership skills in taking an apprentice, the pair should also grow a bond. If the whole of a Clan is participating in the MAP in one form or another then it will lead to a happier time for everyone while boosting morale across the Clan.


All Masters will be of the rank of Dark Jedi Knight or above.  By the same token, all Students will be the rank of Jedi Hunter or below.  The purpose of the Master/Student pairings is for junior Dark Jedi to receive assistance from the senior members of the Clan. The final goal is for the Students to attain DJK and their lightsabers, thus the division.
===Rules===
The following are the basic rules to the MAP. These will serve as the foundation to any current MAPs or any unit looking to have one set-up


2) Length of Service
*'''Master/Apprentice Ranks:''' Masters must be of the rank of Dark Jedi Knight or above; Apprentices are of the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]] or below. Masters and Apprentices must be in the same Clan but do not need to be of the same [[order]].


A Master/Student pairing is absolute and is not to be broken until the Student achieves DJK.  However, a pairing can be terminated if either of the two Dark Jedi go AWOL or certain extreme circumstance arise (to be reviewed by the House/Clan summit). The reason for this is to show how important the mentorship program is and to keep Masters from ditching Students when another member comes along. Students and Masters alike should give serious thought before selecting their partner, as it may last up to a year or possibly longer.
*'''Master/Apprentice Pairing:''' The Master/Apprentice partnership is formed by the [[House Summit|House]] or [[Clan Summit]] ([[Consul]], [[Proconsul]], [[Quaestor]], [[Aedile]], or [[Rollmaster]] depending on the House and/or Clan). Any Dark Jedi above the rank of Dark Jedi Knight who would like to participate in this program should email their House or Clan Summit to be added to the list. It is also important to state what your main areas of activity or expertise are as it will make finding an effective pairing all the better. A similar process should occur for those Jedi Hunter and below. If you would like a master you should request one through your Summit making sure to state what your main areas of activity are, what you would like to accomplish specifically, etc.  


3) Initiating a Master/Student pairing
*'''Introduction and Welcome:''' Each master is required to contact their newly assigned apprentice within 24 hours of the pairing. It is a good idea for masters to ask the apprentice at the beginning of the pairing what they hope to get from the master. Faster and more efficient promotions to Dark Jedi Knight is the obvious one, but the apprentice may want something else. For example, an apprentice is not very skilled at writing fiction could request help in that area.


The Master/Student partnership is formed by either the prospective Master or StudentThe Master isn't required to ask the Student first, nor is the Student required to ask first. When the Student or Master finds someone they think they can work with comfortably, then they should ask their partner via email, mIRC, or by other means.  If the other member accepts, the Master should contact the House and Clan summit VIA EMAIL.
*'''"Always two there are... a Master and an apprentice..."''' A master may only take one apprentice. An apprentice may have only one master. A master should only take on a second apprentice if there are no other available masters who could do an effective job and must be approved by their Summit.


4) Number of students allowable
*'''Reporting and Tracking:''' Each master is required to communicate their apprentices progress in the form of an email to their Summit on a weekly basis. This is required to be rewarded for your effort once the apprentice reaches the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. The purpose of this is to avoid having masters who are not committed to their apprentices and just want to cash in on their apprentices hard work.


"Always two there are... a Master and an Apprentice..."
It is also crucial for masters to use the Promotheus tool on your administration page to accurately track the progress of your apprentice.


This is taken directly from the Star Wars universe.
===Promotions===
We adhere to this rule not only for that sake, but for the sake of the Master and Student. Each Master will be allowed only one Student, unless given special permission from the Clan Summit. This is so that each student will get the full attention of their Master.
Once the apprentice has completed all tasks required for their promotion, the master is required to email their Summit with the list of [[Promotion Requirements|promotion requirements]] for their Apprentice's next rank as well as the tasks completed. The Summit will then submit the promotion. If you have access to requesting promotions you may do so, but are asked to email the Summit to let them know you have requested the promotion while including the rank, apprentices name/dossier, etc.  
It is also to keep Masters from overloading themselves or neglecting one Student while favoring another.


5) Multiple Students
The objective of the program is to assist Journeymen in their journey to Dark Jedi Knight. It is not to make it more difficult to reach their goals. Promotion requirements are set by the [[Master at Arms]] and are to be adhered to.  The master does not have the right to hold an apprentice back if promotion requirements have been met. Any master found to be doing so may be removed from the program and their apprentice reassigned. When a promotion requirement states a minimum time or a Master At Arms assigned task, it is possible to waive the required time. Instead, those responsible for the promotion can contact the Master at Arms, and he will decide on an additional task instead. The task in question can be anything, with the difficulty depending on the rank and the time left. This will only be assigned when all other requirements for that promotion have been completed.


Multiple Students will be a rare phenomenon.  A Master can only take an additional student if that student is in another Order within the Clan. Hence a Master can have at maximum three students at a time, but that would be an extreme case. A Master may take a cross-Order Student only if he has sufficient knowledge and ability to train in the Student's Order.
===Finishing the Program===
Hence, to take a Obelisk or Sith Student, the Master would be required to have at least one of the gaming platforms that the student has.  Preferably the newest and most advanced.  To take a Krath Student, the Master must have some skill in the ways of writing Stories/Poetry/Run-ons/etc. Also, at some time in their career the Master must have been part of the Order they wish to train in (within reason).  Whenever a Master feels he is capable of handling another student, his request will be handled on a case-by-case evaluation by the Clan summit.
A Master/Apprentice Pairing is absolute and will not be terminated until the apprentice reaches Dark Jedi Knight. This is to emphasize the importance of the pairing. However, a pair may be split up if an apprentice or master is forced to go [[Rogue]] or otherwise leave the Clan. A Master/Apprentice Pairing can also be broken if one side has not been communicating for an extended period of time. If your apprentice has not been in contact with you for a period of one month and you have attempted a minimum of 4 emails/contact attempts you should contact your Summit to discuss your options.  


6) Awards for Masters
For an apprentice, if you have not heard from your Master for a period of 2 weeks and have attempted to contact them in that time, you should e-mail your Summit informing them of their absence so that you may receive a new master.  The Summit should also be fully aware of their absence as they will not have been submitting regular updates on the progress of their apprentice.


The benefits for Students is obvious and great. But many Masters may wonder "Do I gain anything from this experience?"  The answer is yes.  You will gain prestige in your house and will be viewed on a higher level by your summit (House and Clan).  However, if you have done an exemplary job, you may be in line for a reward.  Rewards will be on a case-by-case evaluation by the Clan summit, but the likely reward would be a Star of Eos or a Steel Cross. The award will be bestowed upon the graduation of your Student.
===Master Rewards===
Though the program is geared for the junior member's benefits, it is only fitting that the master be rewarded for his efforts and work as well. On top of a [[Scroll of Foundation]], a master's efforts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Summit for any further rewards. Please note: reporting will be factored into the reward so adhere to reporting requirements.  


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'''As a master, your main aim is to make sure that your student is enjoying what they are doing, are having fun, and to give them
more of the same.'''


These rules were written in conjuction by Consul Cuchulain, Obelisk Battlelord Michael Halcyon and ProConsul Saitou of Clan Scholae Palatinae.
'''As a student, your main aim is to make sure your master is well aware of what you enjoy doing, and to make sure they know if you are having fun or not.'''


May 28, 2002
==Trivia==
The current MAP program was written and revised by [[Kalia Phoenyx]] from previous versions written by [[Michael Halcyon]]. The system originated in [[House Acclivis Draco]] under the guidance of [[Michael Halcyon]], Quaestor of the House at the time


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The purpose of the Master-Apprentice Program (or MAP) is two-fold:

  1. To provide junior Dark Brotherhood members with the guidance of someone who has been in the club for a longer period of time.
  2. To help that junior member reach the rank of Dark Jedi Knight as soon as possible, according to how much time they can devote to Dark Brotherhood affairs.

Masters must realize that even though in a role playing environment they are in charge, their primary function when they take an apprentice is that they, as master, must do the majority of the serving. A master is there for the good and benefit of the apprentice, just as any leader is there for the good and benefit of the members ‘under their control’. It was not created for senior Dark Jedi to become teachers and junior Dark Jedi to sit there and gawk at them in wonder of their skills. Ideally, every new Journeyman should be paired up with a senior member upon entering their house.

The main purpose, aside from the textbook answers above, is for fun and a closer Clan community. Apart from the master learning or honing their leadership skills in taking an apprentice, the pair should also grow a bond. If the whole of a Clan is participating in the MAP in one form or another then it will lead to a happier time for everyone while boosting morale across the Clan.

Rules

The following are the basic rules to the MAP. These will serve as the foundation to any current MAPs or any unit looking to have one set-up

  • Master/Apprentice Ranks: Masters must be of the rank of Dark Jedi Knight or above; Apprentices are of the rank of Jedi Hunter or below. Masters and Apprentices must be in the same Clan but do not need to be of the same order.
  • Master/Apprentice Pairing: The Master/Apprentice partnership is formed by the House or Clan Summit (Consul, Proconsul, Quaestor, Aedile, or Rollmaster depending on the House and/or Clan). Any Dark Jedi above the rank of Dark Jedi Knight who would like to participate in this program should email their House or Clan Summit to be added to the list. It is also important to state what your main areas of activity or expertise are as it will make finding an effective pairing all the better. A similar process should occur for those Jedi Hunter and below. If you would like a master you should request one through your Summit making sure to state what your main areas of activity are, what you would like to accomplish specifically, etc.
  • Introduction and Welcome: Each master is required to contact their newly assigned apprentice within 24 hours of the pairing. It is a good idea for masters to ask the apprentice at the beginning of the pairing what they hope to get from the master. Faster and more efficient promotions to Dark Jedi Knight is the obvious one, but the apprentice may want something else. For example, an apprentice is not very skilled at writing fiction could request help in that area.
  • "Always two there are... a Master and an apprentice..." A master may only take one apprentice. An apprentice may have only one master. A master should only take on a second apprentice if there are no other available masters who could do an effective job and must be approved by their Summit.
  • Reporting and Tracking: Each master is required to communicate their apprentices progress in the form of an email to their Summit on a weekly basis. This is required to be rewarded for your effort once the apprentice reaches the rank of Dark Jedi Knight. The purpose of this is to avoid having masters who are not committed to their apprentices and just want to cash in on their apprentices hard work.

It is also crucial for masters to use the Promotheus tool on your administration page to accurately track the progress of your apprentice.

Promotions

Once the apprentice has completed all tasks required for their promotion, the master is required to email their Summit with the list of promotion requirements for their Apprentice's next rank as well as the tasks completed. The Summit will then submit the promotion. If you have access to requesting promotions you may do so, but are asked to email the Summit to let them know you have requested the promotion while including the rank, apprentices name/dossier, etc.

The objective of the program is to assist Journeymen in their journey to Dark Jedi Knight. It is not to make it more difficult to reach their goals. Promotion requirements are set by the Master at Arms and are to be adhered to. The master does not have the right to hold an apprentice back if promotion requirements have been met. Any master found to be doing so may be removed from the program and their apprentice reassigned. When a promotion requirement states a minimum time or a Master At Arms assigned task, it is possible to waive the required time. Instead, those responsible for the promotion can contact the Master at Arms, and he will decide on an additional task instead. The task in question can be anything, with the difficulty depending on the rank and the time left. This will only be assigned when all other requirements for that promotion have been completed.

Finishing the Program

A Master/Apprentice Pairing is absolute and will not be terminated until the apprentice reaches Dark Jedi Knight. This is to emphasize the importance of the pairing. However, a pair may be split up if an apprentice or master is forced to go Rogue or otherwise leave the Clan. A Master/Apprentice Pairing can also be broken if one side has not been communicating for an extended period of time. If your apprentice has not been in contact with you for a period of one month and you have attempted a minimum of 4 emails/contact attempts you should contact your Summit to discuss your options.

For an apprentice, if you have not heard from your Master for a period of 2 weeks and have attempted to contact them in that time, you should e-mail your Summit informing them of their absence so that you may receive a new master. The Summit should also be fully aware of their absence as they will not have been submitting regular updates on the progress of their apprentice.

Master Rewards

Though the program is geared for the junior member's benefits, it is only fitting that the master be rewarded for his efforts and work as well. On top of a Scroll of Foundation, a master's efforts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Summit for any further rewards. Please note: reporting will be factored into the reward so adhere to reporting requirements.

As a master, your main aim is to make sure that your student is enjoying what they are doing, are having fun, and to give them more of the same.

As a student, your main aim is to make sure your master is well aware of what you enjoy doing, and to make sure they know if you are having fun or not.

Trivia

The current MAP program was written and revised by Kalia Phoenyx from previous versions written by Michael Halcyon. The system originated in House Acclivis Draco under the guidance of Michael Halcyon, Quaestor of the House at the time