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''This is the former Tarentum Master/Student Program. It is no longer in use and a new version is being created by the Tarentum Summit.''
No matter what brought them to the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] and [[Tarentum]] initially, every new member deserves the best chance possible to succeed and grow as a part of our organization. The lifeblood of a unit is in its [[Journeymen]], and so it is vital that each and every Tarentum Journeyman has the best foundation of knowledge and experience we can give them in order for them to succeed and grow. This strong base of Journeymen will then grow into a strong base of [[Equite|Equites]] and take up leadership positions within our unit, thus giving back and growing the next generation of Journeymen to repeat the cycle.


Upon joining [[Tarentum|House Tarentum]], you have the option of becoming part of the '''Master/Student Program'''. The Master/Student Program pairs you with a Master, who will be your best friend and mentor as they guide you through the trials that lay ahead towards becoming a full-fledged Dark Jedi Knight. Masters play a part in every aspect of your training, from the very beginning all the way through until the '''Trials of Knighthood''' that all [[starwars:Dark_Jedi|Dark Jedi]] must take and successfully complete in order to become a Knight.
It’s with that in mind that we introduce the Tarentum Master/Student Program. The goal of this program is to pair every new Journeyman that comes into Tarentum with an experienced and capable mentor to show them what it takes to be a successful member of our unit and of the Brotherhood as a whole. As stated, it’s hoped that the end result is a stronger core of Journeymen to grow and strengthen the entire [[Clan]].
Though it is not required that you have a Master, it is highly recommended you take part in the Program due to being able to learn from some of the best and craft your knowledge and skills from the very beginning.  If you are interested in participating in the Master/Student Program, feel free to contact either one of the Program Directors listed below.


==Role of the the Student==
This entire program exists solely for the success of the student and thereby the success of the Clan as a whole; though Masters certainly have things to gain from serving in their position, the student is the one that this program is quite literally designed around. Once a Tarentum Journeyman has reached the rank of at least [[Novice]] the Clan [[Rollmaster]] (or the [[Consul]] and [[Proconsul]], working in tandem in the absence of the Rollmaster) will pair them with a Master. The student will then work closely with their Master through the entirety of their climb through the ranks, with the ultimate goal of achieving [[Dark Jedi Knight]].


== Master/Student Program Directorate  ==
===Responsibilities of the Student===
Program Directors
The following are the responsibilities of the Student:
*Students are expected to be as active as possible. We all understand that real life happens and should certainly take precedence over the Brotherhood; after all, we are all here for our own enjoyment and to escape from real life for a time. However, at the very least students should contact their Masters every two weeks if for no other reason than just to let them know they’re still around, albeit busy.
*Students are expected to be open-minded to suggestions that their master or others might give them. It should be the the goal of every member of Tarentum to help Journeymen, so the experience of the Master and others in the Clan, such as the Equites and [[Elder|Elders]], should be at least considered with that in mind. With that said, students are always encouraged to approach the Rollmaster or another member of the [[Clan Summit]] with concerns on this (or any other) matter.
*Students are encouraged to voice their opinions on all matters, trivial or important, that the Clan as a whole or in part discusses. There is and should never be the mentality that they must “earn” the right to have an opinion.
*Students are expected to participate in the Master/Student Program unless their participation is waived for a compelling reason by the Clan Rollmaster in consultation with the rest of the Clan Summit.
*Students are encouraged to work closely with and hopefully form friendships with their master. However, if for whatever reason the student feels they can no longer work with their assigned master, they should contact the Clan Rollmaster who will take whatever action he or she deems necessary, including but not limited to: counseling the master, student, or both; or finding a suitable replacement for the master.


==Role of the Master==
As our Journeymen are our most valuable resource, the position of the master - expected to serve as the chief mentor for each individual Journeyman - is a vital and sensitive position. Any Tarenti who meets the requirements discussed below may inform the Clan Rollmaster of their desire to be a Master. The Clan Rollmaster, in turn, will keep a list of potential Masters and will consult that list to find the most suitable candidate(s). Once the Rollmaster has made the pairing and informed all parties, it is the master’s responsibility from that point forward to encourage the student, serve as their advocate, and seek out every way they possibly can to ensure the student is enjoying their time as a member of our organization.


[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/dossier.php?id=6643 Sith Warrior Arturis Schulen]
===Responsibilities of the Master===
The requirements to be considered for a master position are: at minimum, the rank of Dark Jedi Knight; being an active and participating member of the Clan; able and willing to have an IRC presence; an email turnaround time of no more than 72 hours; and knowledge of the [[Promotion Requirements]] as set forth by the [[Master at Arms]].
*Masters are expected to be a regular and positive influence on their student(s). They should be constantly encouraging them, working with them to find and develop their talents in activities within the Brotherhood and, most importantly, find activities that they enjoy.
*Masters are expected to be understanding of how real life can adversely affect their student(s) and help them to work within whatever confines (time or otherwise) real life presents.
*Masters are expected to know, understand, and most importantly follow the rules of the Brotherhood. Additionally, they are expected to help ensure their student(s) know and follow these rules as well.
*Masters are expected to know where their student(s) can find assistance with whatever they might need help with, or, failing that, at the very least feel comfortable reaching out on behalf of their Student(s) to answer any questions that might come up.
*Masters are encouraged when and where possible to help their student(s) make the connections with others, both in and outside of Tarentum, that might help them find the friendships that form the backbone of long-term membership and enjoyment of the Brotherhood.
*Masters are expected to write recommendations for promotion when their student(s) are eligible for the next rank, working in coordination with the Rollmaster and/or the rest of the Clan Summit.
*Masters are expected to report monthly on the status of their student(s) to the Rollmaster and the rest of the Clan Summit.
*Masters are encouraged to have no more than one student at a time in order to focus their efforts. The Master may request consideration for a second student, with approval of this to be granted at the discretion of the Rollmaster. Masters may not have more than two students at any time unless approved by the full Clan Summit; this should be only done under the most rare and special of circumstances.
*Most importantly, Masters are expected to always be working towards the goal of their student(s) growing as a member of Tarentum and enjoying their stay within it.


==Role of the Rollmaster==
As of the time of the writing of this document, the following was included in the official Brotherhood description of the role of the Rollmaster: “Their primary focus on retention of our newest members makes this position the cornerstone of our future. They are charged with ensuring that no new member falls through the cracks and facilitating them in their journey of familiarization with the Brotherhood and its many facets.” In the context of Tarentum’s Master/Student Program, then, it could be said that the Rollmaster is the one making sure of the program’s smooth functioning in order to achieve the goal of “facilitating them in their journey” through the Journeyman ranks.


[http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/dossier.php?id=3127 Sith Warlord Rekio Corsair Tarentae]
===Responsibilities of the Rollmaster===
*The [[Rollmaster]] is expected to maintain a list of potential masters, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each to ensure that the Master/Student pairings are the best matches they can be.
*The Rollmaster is expected to be intimately familiar with the Promotion Requirements as published by the Master at Arns.
*The Rollmaster is expected to contact each new Journeyman immediately upon their admittance into Tarentum and endeavor to learn their interests and skills so as to make the best possible Master/Student matches.
*The Rollmaster is expected to be in regular contact with each participant in the program, both masters as well as students, in order to have a working knowledge of the progress of each Student as well as resolve any potential problems before they even arise.
*The Rollmaster is expected to work in concert with the rest of the Clan Summit to revise and edit this document, and the program itself, whenever necessary.
*The Rollmaster is expected to regularly update the rest of the Clan Summit on the progress of the Journeymen entrusted in his or her care.
*The Rollmaster is expected to be a compassionate and fair arbiter of any disputes or differences that may arise in the course of the Master/Student relationship, always working towards the betterment of the Clan as a whole.


==Role of the Clan Summit==
The remaining members of the Clan Summit - the [[Consul]] and [[Proconsul]] - have a large amount of responsibility including oversight of the Rollmaster and the Tarentum Master/Student Program. While the direct, day-to-day oversight of the program lies with the Rollmaster, as his or her superiors the remainder of the Clan Summit is a vital part in its successful running as well.


== Introduction to the Master/Student Program  ==
===Responsibilities of the Clan Summit===
The Tarentum Master/Student Program has undergone tremendous changes, being fully redesigned from the ground up to better facilitate and maintain a presence between a Master and their Student. Designed to serve new members incoming to Tarentum, as well as any member below the rank of [[Dark Jedi Knight]], the MSP serves as an individual training center with a Master guiding and assisting their apprentice as they progress towards Dark Jedi Knight.
*The [[Clan Summit]] is expected to fill in for the Rollmaster in case of their absence or inability to carry out their duties.
*The Clan Summit is expected to counsel the Rollmaster throughout his or her tenure in the position; in the context of the program, this means they advise the Rollmaster in its development, implementation, revision, and operation.
*The Clan Summit is expected to supervise the Rollmaster to ensure his or her duties are being exercised as is necessary.


'' "Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody power, the other to crave it." ―Darth Bane''
==Notes==
 
*Last updated May 2015 by [[Farrin Xies]]
To better maintain this, the pairing of Master and Student is limited to "two": a Master and an Apprentice, with each pairing being ''permanent'' except through extreme circumstance or if the Master or the Apprentice goes inactive for an extended period of time.  The [[starwars:Rule_of_Two|Rule of Two]] can be bypassed with approval of both Program Directors and the House Quaestor.
*Special thanks to [[Raiju Kang]], whose [[Taldryan]] Master/Student Program document informed many of the decisions that went into the creation of this one.
 
 
==  Becoming a Master/Student  ==
[[File:MasApp.png|thumb|207px|left|The Bond between Master and Apprentice is sacred.]]
In order to be officially paired as a Master and Apprentice, an email message must be sent to both Program Directors by both the Master and the Apprentice declaring the intent to become united under the Rule of Two.  Remember to decide carefully, again, as the pairing is permanent until graduation or through an approved reason.
 
 
==  Guidelines & Expectations  ==
Though most of the Promotion Guidelines are set in stone, Masters may choose to add additional requirements to each rank or change certain requirements to others.
 
Every Master is different in their methodology and style of mentoring, and no two Pairings are ever the same.  Outside of the Guidelines/Expectations below, many of the required expectations will come from your Master directly.
 
As you progress through the program, you will be able to fill out a ‘’’Record’’’ sheet detailing your experience with your Master, how you feel you are progressing, and what can be done to make your experience a better one if it is not satisfying to you at the time.  Apprentices will fill out a record sheet on a ‘’’Bi-Weekly’’’ basis while ‘’’Masters’’’ will fill out his or her own version each week.
 
 
===  '''Compendium of the Brotherhood'''  ===
During the first steps of your journey, the recently created [[Compendium of the Brotherhood|'''Compendium of the Brotherhood''']] will prove to be an extremely valuable resource to you as it gives in detail each area and activity of the Brotherhood.
 
It is suggested that you bookmark that page, since you will be referencing it moderately often until you are comfortable with the setup of the Brotherhood.
 
 
===  Master/Student Records  ===
Once paired, an official '''Record''' will be kept by the Program Directors on each Master/Student Pairing detailing the progress of the Apprentice through the Apprentice's eyes, as well as the Masters.  This Record will remain confidential to each exclusive Student and Master and will be destroyed upon Graduation. It is meant to serve only as a guide to monitor progress - and in the event a Master or Student disappears - to become a guide for a new Master to see where the Apprentice stands in their knowledge.
 
In the event of a Master or Student Infraction, be it plagiarism or falsification, the records can and will be released to the [[Chamber of Justice]] at their request during an Investigation.
 
 
====  Plagiarism/Falsification  ====
Two things are frowned upon within the Master/Student Program, and an infraction in either one can and will result in Disciplinary Action from the Chamber of Justice. 
 
Plagiarism is the stealing of another's work or effort to pass off as your own without credit. However, credit itself does not count since all works presented through this program are required to be of your own creation.
 
Falsification is the deliberate and intented act of attempting to bypass a requirement through illicit means;,claiming it has been completed or is done when it has not been.
 
Program Directors may at any time during a Master/Student Pairing request verification of Requirement Completion should they suspect foul play may be involved.
 
 
===  Apprentice Guidelines  ===
Serving as an Apprentice to a Master, there are specific guidelines that it is asked you follow for both courtesy and getting to know your Master better.
 
 
*1. Apprentices shall maintain regular communication with their Master. (Email, IRC, Messenger, etc.)
*2. Apprentices shall fulfill the tasks set before them by their Master within a pre-defined time limit if applicable.
*3. Apprentices shall remain active within their House to ensure growing relations with other members and leaders and ensure regular progression through the ranks.  (Yes, House Participation is a requirement for each promotion.)
*4. Apprentices on a Bi-Weekly Basis shall submit a pre-drawn report to the Program Directors  covering their progress, enjoyment level, things they like/dislike, as well as any concerns they may have with the Program, Members, or their Master.  These Reports will be Student-Only Confidencial.
 
===  Master Guidelines  ===
*1. Masters shall be an active member of the Brotherhood as a whole and within Tarentum.
*2. Masters shall be a Role Model for their Apprentice and keep any disputes or disagreements private. (Email, IRC Private Message, etc.)
*3. Masters shall be responsible for explaining/identifying the rules of the Brotherhood and Tarentum and teaching them to their Apprentice.
*4. Masters shall strive to keep their student active, involved, and engaged in the Brotherhood as long as it does not interfere or conflict with real life matters for either the Master or the Student.
*5. Masters shall be the one to initiate the Trials of Knighthood once their Apprentice has reached the rank of [[Jedi Hunter]].  The Program Directors or House Leaders may advise for or against the Trials depending on the Apprentice's Records.
*6. Upon entering the Trials of Knighthood, Masters shall be the one to announce the Trials to the Apprentice, starting with a short fictional entry concerning the start and initiation of the Trials at which point the Student will take over without assistance or guidance from their Master.
*7. Masters may develop a special training program for their Apprentice, including setting specific goals for advancement.  Special Programs and/or Goals should be relayed to the Program Directors during the start of the current rank phase so records can be updated.
*8. An Apprentice has the right to break the Pairing if they feel that their Master is performing inadequitely, has disappeared, or has caused problems.
*9. Masters shall submit on a weekly basis a pre-drawn report to the Program Directors detailing the Apprentice's Progress, Promotion Requirements Completed, and anything else they feel should be declared onto the Apprentice's Record.
 
===  Promotion  ===
Once the [[Promotion Requirements]] are completed, an email should be sent to the Program Directors with a listing of the requirements that the Apprentice has completed, as well as hyperlinks for verification. (Hyperlinks are not required, but will make the Promotion Verification faster and easier.)
 
Upon verification by the Program Directors, a Promotion Request will be submitted on behalf of the Apprentice and upon approval. Their Record will be updated to reflect the next rank's promotion requirements and work may begin immediately.  Completion of work for the next rank prior to promotion approval is not allowed.
 
A full listing of the requirements can be found in the link at the beginning of this section.
 
 
==  Master/Student Pairings  ==
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===  Graduated Apprentices  ===
Here stands the Apprentices and their Masters that have successfully completed the Master/Student Program. Dark Blessings be upon them, and their future successes for the glory of Tarentum and the Brotherhood!
 
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No matter what brought them to the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and Tarentum initially, every new member deserves the best chance possible to succeed and grow as a part of our organization. The lifeblood of a unit is in its Journeymen, and so it is vital that each and every Tarentum Journeyman has the best foundation of knowledge and experience we can give them in order for them to succeed and grow. This strong base of Journeymen will then grow into a strong base of Equites and take up leadership positions within our unit, thus giving back and growing the next generation of Journeymen to repeat the cycle.

It’s with that in mind that we introduce the Tarentum Master/Student Program. The goal of this program is to pair every new Journeyman that comes into Tarentum with an experienced and capable mentor to show them what it takes to be a successful member of our unit and of the Brotherhood as a whole. As stated, it’s hoped that the end result is a stronger core of Journeymen to grow and strengthen the entire Clan.

Role of the the Student

This entire program exists solely for the success of the student and thereby the success of the Clan as a whole; though Masters certainly have things to gain from serving in their position, the student is the one that this program is quite literally designed around. Once a Tarentum Journeyman has reached the rank of at least Novice the Clan Rollmaster (or the Consul and Proconsul, working in tandem in the absence of the Rollmaster) will pair them with a Master. The student will then work closely with their Master through the entirety of their climb through the ranks, with the ultimate goal of achieving Dark Jedi Knight.

Responsibilities of the Student

The following are the responsibilities of the Student:

  • Students are expected to be as active as possible. We all understand that real life happens and should certainly take precedence over the Brotherhood; after all, we are all here for our own enjoyment and to escape from real life for a time. However, at the very least students should contact their Masters every two weeks if for no other reason than just to let them know they’re still around, albeit busy.
  • Students are expected to be open-minded to suggestions that their master or others might give them. It should be the the goal of every member of Tarentum to help Journeymen, so the experience of the Master and others in the Clan, such as the Equites and Elders, should be at least considered with that in mind. With that said, students are always encouraged to approach the Rollmaster or another member of the Clan Summit with concerns on this (or any other) matter.
  • Students are encouraged to voice their opinions on all matters, trivial or important, that the Clan as a whole or in part discusses. There is and should never be the mentality that they must “earn” the right to have an opinion.
  • Students are expected to participate in the Master/Student Program unless their participation is waived for a compelling reason by the Clan Rollmaster in consultation with the rest of the Clan Summit.
  • Students are encouraged to work closely with and hopefully form friendships with their master. However, if for whatever reason the student feels they can no longer work with their assigned master, they should contact the Clan Rollmaster who will take whatever action he or she deems necessary, including but not limited to: counseling the master, student, or both; or finding a suitable replacement for the master.

Role of the Master

As our Journeymen are our most valuable resource, the position of the master - expected to serve as the chief mentor for each individual Journeyman - is a vital and sensitive position. Any Tarenti who meets the requirements discussed below may inform the Clan Rollmaster of their desire to be a Master. The Clan Rollmaster, in turn, will keep a list of potential Masters and will consult that list to find the most suitable candidate(s). Once the Rollmaster has made the pairing and informed all parties, it is the master’s responsibility from that point forward to encourage the student, serve as their advocate, and seek out every way they possibly can to ensure the student is enjoying their time as a member of our organization.

Responsibilities of the Master

The requirements to be considered for a master position are: at minimum, the rank of Dark Jedi Knight; being an active and participating member of the Clan; able and willing to have an IRC presence; an email turnaround time of no more than 72 hours; and knowledge of the Promotion Requirements as set forth by the Master at Arms.

  • Masters are expected to be a regular and positive influence on their student(s). They should be constantly encouraging them, working with them to find and develop their talents in activities within the Brotherhood and, most importantly, find activities that they enjoy.
  • Masters are expected to be understanding of how real life can adversely affect their student(s) and help them to work within whatever confines (time or otherwise) real life presents.
  • Masters are expected to know, understand, and most importantly follow the rules of the Brotherhood. Additionally, they are expected to help ensure their student(s) know and follow these rules as well.
  • Masters are expected to know where their student(s) can find assistance with whatever they might need help with, or, failing that, at the very least feel comfortable reaching out on behalf of their Student(s) to answer any questions that might come up.
  • Masters are encouraged when and where possible to help their student(s) make the connections with others, both in and outside of Tarentum, that might help them find the friendships that form the backbone of long-term membership and enjoyment of the Brotherhood.
  • Masters are expected to write recommendations for promotion when their student(s) are eligible for the next rank, working in coordination with the Rollmaster and/or the rest of the Clan Summit.
  • Masters are expected to report monthly on the status of their student(s) to the Rollmaster and the rest of the Clan Summit.
  • Masters are encouraged to have no more than one student at a time in order to focus their efforts. The Master may request consideration for a second student, with approval of this to be granted at the discretion of the Rollmaster. Masters may not have more than two students at any time unless approved by the full Clan Summit; this should be only done under the most rare and special of circumstances.
  • Most importantly, Masters are expected to always be working towards the goal of their student(s) growing as a member of Tarentum and enjoying their stay within it.

Role of the Rollmaster

As of the time of the writing of this document, the following was included in the official Brotherhood description of the role of the Rollmaster: “Their primary focus on retention of our newest members makes this position the cornerstone of our future. They are charged with ensuring that no new member falls through the cracks and facilitating them in their journey of familiarization with the Brotherhood and its many facets.” In the context of Tarentum’s Master/Student Program, then, it could be said that the Rollmaster is the one making sure of the program’s smooth functioning in order to achieve the goal of “facilitating them in their journey” through the Journeyman ranks.

Responsibilities of the Rollmaster

  • The Rollmaster is expected to maintain a list of potential masters, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each to ensure that the Master/Student pairings are the best matches they can be.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to be intimately familiar with the Promotion Requirements as published by the Master at Arns.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to contact each new Journeyman immediately upon their admittance into Tarentum and endeavor to learn their interests and skills so as to make the best possible Master/Student matches.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to be in regular contact with each participant in the program, both masters as well as students, in order to have a working knowledge of the progress of each Student as well as resolve any potential problems before they even arise.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to work in concert with the rest of the Clan Summit to revise and edit this document, and the program itself, whenever necessary.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to regularly update the rest of the Clan Summit on the progress of the Journeymen entrusted in his or her care.
  • The Rollmaster is expected to be a compassionate and fair arbiter of any disputes or differences that may arise in the course of the Master/Student relationship, always working towards the betterment of the Clan as a whole.

Role of the Clan Summit

The remaining members of the Clan Summit - the Consul and Proconsul - have a large amount of responsibility including oversight of the Rollmaster and the Tarentum Master/Student Program. While the direct, day-to-day oversight of the program lies with the Rollmaster, as his or her superiors the remainder of the Clan Summit is a vital part in its successful running as well.

Responsibilities of the Clan Summit

  • The Clan Summit is expected to fill in for the Rollmaster in case of their absence or inability to carry out their duties.
  • The Clan Summit is expected to counsel the Rollmaster throughout his or her tenure in the position; in the context of the program, this means they advise the Rollmaster in its development, implementation, revision, and operation.
  • The Clan Summit is expected to supervise the Rollmaster to ensure his or her duties are being exercised as is necessary.

Notes

  • Last updated May 2015 by Farrin Xies
  • Special thanks to Raiju Kang, whose Taldryan Master/Student Program document informed many of the decisions that went into the creation of this one.
Tarentum
Units Clan: TarentumHouse: Mortis, Liath
Leadership Consul: Sith BloodfyreProconsul: Rax Von-Klug • Rollmaster: Darknyte

Quaestor: Thanadd MawgathAedile: Tahiri Drakon Night-Thorn
Quaestor: Ranarr KulAedile: Etah

Possessions Order of BattleTarentum Dominion
Misc Tarentum MilitaryTarentum M/S ProgramTarentaeNecromancy