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Promotion Guide

Upon completion of the items in each rank promotions shall be granted automatically, whether immediately through the database or through recommendations from the superior officers of the house or clan.

To get to Apprentice
• Take the Test of Lore.

Apprentice to Novice
• Automatic through the database
o Submit and have approved your character history through the DB database OR
o Take and pass one of the Tests of Skill (Test of Wisdom, Test of Endurance, or Test of Agility)
• From the clan/house
o Do a basic Brotherhood activity, such as chatting on IRC, play another member in a match of an online game, post a submission in the Writer’s Corner, sign up for the master-student program, or take an extra SA course not named in this guide.

Novice to Acolyte
• Automatic promotions through the database
o Take and pass the IRC Basics exam and the Core Test for your Order.
• From the clan/house
o Participate in any clan, house, or circle (battleteam) competition.
o Pass 2 or more SA exams not covered above.

Acolyte to Protector
• Automatic promotions through the database
o Take and pass 5 advanced SA courses beyond the ones listed above. This means at least 9 SA, counting those listed above, courses must be passed
• From the clan/house: do 2 of the following
o Participate in at least 3 competitions, preferably on the house or higher level (Krath Monthly Topics and Gaming Nights count). But, battleteam level competitions will also count.
o Propose a competition to your house and/or clan leaders and run that competition with their approval.
o Sign up for the ACC and fight your training match.
o Pass an additional 3 SA courses beyond any that have been used towards previous promotions.

Protector to Guardian
Maintain an active presence in the Clan channel, supplemented by increasing participation in Clan and DB-wide competitions; Tarentum is a force to be reckoned with, and everyone, from newest Apprentice to Consul, must work to ensure that we remain so.

Guardian to Jedi Hunter
Typically, this is to be decided by the Guardian's master, if that member has one. The Master-Apprentice program is one of the best resources we have for training, and holding onto new recruits. Tasks set forth by the master might be writing assignments, weekly games, or any other activity that the master believes would benefit the student. Progress is to be shown, and may even be tested by House or Clan Summits, if they wish to help oversee the strengthening of our recruits.

Jedi Hunter to Dark Jedi Knight
This sacred advancement comes through the process of the Trials of Knighthood. Three tests are set forth, one by the member's Quaestor and/or Aedile, a second set forth by the Clan Summit, and the final test set forth by the member's master (or specially delegated Summit, should the member be under no master). The Trials may be crafted of any engagements or assignments, but they will typically include the crafting of one's lightsaber, tests of strength and/or endurance, as well as tests of loyalty and dedication. In times of Wars and Vendettas, when members have proven themselves in battle, up to two of the tests may be foregone, but the member will always craft their own lightsaber. Whether through fiction, graphics, or both, this step in the process is vital, and is a tradition that cannot be foregone.Beyond Dark Jedi Knight: At this point, a member has now gained true status and prestige within the Clan, and only further merit will decide when fate bestows upon them further rank and glory. It is suggested that continued activity, dedication, and unswerving loyalty to the Clan will help advance members, but each member must find their own path. As you give unto Tarentum, so shall Tarentum return your honor. Within Tarentum, no ranks are reserved for specific positions; as long as you continue to maintain yourself in attendance and fun, you'll progress as far as the DB has to offer.