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==  Description  ==
==  Description  ==
This stunning sapphire blade is cast in the ancient style of the gladius paying homage to those fierce warriors of another time.  The shank is struck through with titanium inclusions lending a hypnotically deep azure hue to the weapon.  The blade’s surface features one powerful ridge running either side of its length adding both strength and beauty.  The sapphire itself is synthetically formed from a large crystal boule and laser-cut to the desired specifications.  It is then set into a hilt of rare Mandalorian iron which is wrapped in Firaxan shark skin over knurled ridges.  The large, round pommel counterweights the marvelously simple weapon and is engraved on the bottom by two simple words in Sith runes:  “In Darkness”.
This stunning sapphire blade is cast in the ancient style of the gladius paying homage to those fierce warriors of another time.  The shank is struck through with titanium inclusions lending a hypnotically deep azure hue to the weapon.  The blade’s surface features one powerful ridge running either side of its length adding both strength and beauty.  The sapphire itself is synthetically formed from a large crystal boule and laser-cut to the desired specifications.  It is then set into a hilt of rare Mandalorian iron which is wrapped in Firaxan shark skin over knurled ridges.  The large, round pommel counterweights the marvelously simple weapon and is engraved on the bottom by two simple words in Sith runes:  “In Darkness”.





Revision as of 21:48, 29 May 2011

Sapphire Blade
Awarded by:

Any Dark Council member


Type:

Sacramental


Higher:

Amethyst Kukri


Lower:

Grand Cross of the Dark Side


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Description

This stunning sapphire blade is cast in the ancient style of the gladius paying homage to those fierce warriors of another time. The shank is struck through with titanium inclusions lending a hypnotically deep azure hue to the weapon. The blade’s surface features one powerful ridge running either side of its length adding both strength and beauty. The sapphire itself is synthetically formed from a large crystal boule and laser-cut to the desired specifications. It is then set into a hilt of rare Mandalorian iron which is wrapped in Firaxan shark skin over knurled ridges. The large, round pommel counterweights the marvelously simple weapon and is engraved on the bottom by two simple words in Sith runes: “In Darkness”.


Awarded for

The recipient of a Sapphire Blade has shown consistent and long-term service to their Clan or Brotherhood position. Such services however cannot be seen until taken on a hold, each individual part seen as one. The Sapphire Blade can also be rewarded for extraordinary amounts of activity in a large-scale competition such as the Great Jedi War, where the very best are rewarded for their efforts.


Dark Brotherhood Awards

' Crescents (Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz, Quartz) • Novae (Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Seals (Memories, Retribution, Alliances, Conquest, Duplicity, Dominance, Darkness, Pain, Remembrance, Unity, Bone, Defiance, Return)

Cluster of FireCluster of IcePendant of Blood

Dark CrossAnteian CrossSteel CrossGrand Cross of the Dark Side
Sapphire BladeAmethyst KukriRuby ScepterEmerald DaggerDiamond SwordSilver SashGolden Lightsaber
Scroll of FoundationScroll of IndoctrinationDark Side ScrollLegion of the ScholarSeal of Loyalty