So as most of you know, my presence has died down A LOT over the past year and it's time to fix that. The Army NEEDS an active Prefect here, and that requires more than I have been or will be able to give to all of you. Today, effective immediately: I'm retiring my position as Prefect of the Army and passing the torch to Brigadier General Jegora. No, that is not a typo! Congratulations Jegora!

Now, before my motives get questioned; no, this was not a rash decision. I did not decide to leave on a whim...I do not want to leave this place....nothing has made me happier than to be with you all since July of 2001 when I joined during my first ESC! (R.I.P. Cosmic's Mouse) The army needs to change, and it has begun to in the most marvelous way thanks to not only the new leadership appointed lately, but down to the member levels as well. The army CANNOT fully change though as long as I am your Prefect and you deserve much better than an idle Prefect. So I've thought for months before making this decision and right now, the time has come for my resignation.

Before I sign off though - I do have some long overdue rewards for some of you.

Captain Havock, you are the backbone of the Army lately. Everyone here is loyal to YOU without question. You are here day in and day out trying to make sure everyone here is doing the best they can do, for this I give you my thanks and promote you to Major.

Lieutenant Colonel Raziel - I've known you since I joined. You and I have served a lot of time together, and even still you're giving everything you're all. Most recent of your accomplishments apart from helping Havock and Jegora run the place is that you have really seen to it that our stories are taken to a new level. You are hereby promoted to Colonel old friend.

`2nd Lieutenant Luckystar - since I've known you you always had a desire to help people out best you can. That's one of the reasons I'm glad that you accepted the role of Commander of Training. A lot of recruits were helped on a PERSONAL level thanks to your guidance. You are promoted to `1st Lieutenant. Keep up the good work with the academy!

Furthermore, Jegora, Havock and Luckystar are to recieve the Pride of Courscant.

Pride of Coruscant [PoC] Conferred to Imperial officers who the Vast Empire Army is very proud of, and deems them the best officers in service. It is the second highest medal in the Vast Empire Army, and may only be bestowed by either the Prefect of the Army or the Head of High Council.

Raziel, you shall recieve the Steel Cross of Palpatine!

Steel Cross of Palpatine [SCP]
The highest medal to be awarded an Army member. It is awarded only if the recipient has shown courage under fire, displayed the proper manners befitting an Imperial officer, surpassed the expectations of normal activity, and have changed the Army in a positive way because of his/her actions. This medal may only be awarded by the The Prefect of the Army or by the Head of High Council.

I am sure there are a bunch more rewards that I could give out, but none that I am in my right to give out! There are Platoon Commanders and Company Commanders for a reason. THEY are the ones that are in full right to reward you your shinies. I want to thank everyone in the Army for making this Imperial's stay here a blast. We've had our good times, our bad times, our laughs, our rampages, but in the end - EVERYTHING must come to an end. It has truly been my honor to serve all of you in the various positions that I have held here, but my time it at an end. To be clear - I am retiring from the Army but NOT the Vast Empire. I will be around to help out in any way I can whoever I can. Just ask - I'll be more than happy to lend a hand! I'll see you all around, but for now! 'dis be da big boss man Rizzal Shizzle signin' offizzle! (You knew I was gonna get that in somewhere Raz)

You have always been a good influence on here Rizz. I remember when I first joined here and you were one of the people here that made me feel welcome into this family and great community. You will be truly missed by me and many others. You have contributed so much to here and it has been an honor to serve with you.

/me solutes you

Ditto. Take care Rizz, see you on IRC?


Zippy, your sig picture is broken.

I'll fix it. haha

I am sure you do not remember, I did not remember until my recent trip down memory lane, but you were the person who managed to stop me quitting shortly after I joined nearly three years ago.

In short, thank you.

Rizz I have alway looked to you for advice when I could and you conitue to still give it. You also have always encouraged me to keep striving for those things I wish to achieve. I thank you for that.

See ya around on IRC

By the way Havvie is right you are the man.

Congrats as well to Havock, Raziel, Luckystar and Jegora on your promotions and extremely shiny medals.

Sorry to see you go.

Good ole' Rizzit! You finally rung the bell eh? haha just kidding. You have been one of my closest friends on here since I and Virius joined your ranks. You rose up in the ranks pretty quickly. Good to see your going to stick around though, a lot more than I can say for myself heh. I just pop in from time to time to see how things are going. Hope all is well on your end good sir, catch you on the flipside whenever that may be and congrats to all the people that got promoted.

Welcome to the good life my friend. 10 years is a long time.