Raunos's Application (Approved)

1. Character Name (this will be your name on the site and forums): Raunos

2a. Class (Jedi Consular, Jedi Knight, Smuggler, or Trooper): Jedi Knight

2b. Advanced Class (if decided): Jedi Guardian

3. Please describe your knowledge of Star Wars? The more detailed the better, please: Well, I have been hooked up on Star Wars since I was a child, about 13 years now. I have all the movies of course, most of the games like both KOTOR's, Battlefront's, Galaxies, Empire at War. I also have many many books and comics, too many to read. So I would say I have fair knowledge about Star Wars universe and I can easily look up if something is needed.

4. Please tell us about your other guild/MMO
experiences. If there is more than one guild/experience, please include
all of them. If you left your last guild, please tell us why you decided
to leave. If you have used more than one name, please list them all.

Well I played Galaxies Complete Online Adventures quite a lot though I did not join any guilds. Most of the times I was busy doing quests. I have also played LOTRO, which I quit because it's so wrong in the lore, I just could not play it, too much of a lore freak. Many years ago I also played Risk Your Life a little, but I didn't play it much. I have always been a little solo type guy, but I hope I can change this in this guild

5. What type of role do you wish to take within the guild? How do you plan to be active? Please be specific.

Well, as I believe I have fair share of lore, I could be teacher/historian though I'd like front line leader job much more. Military life is more familiar to me as I have experience in this field in real life. I also love RP, so organizing anything wouldn't kill me and participating in RP events has always interested me.

6. Why do you feel the Army of Light is a good fit for you?

Because Army of Light is the best. I was a member back in the old forums, but then schoolwork took over me, which is fortunately over now. People were very helpful and cool around here. Though we did not play the game, sitting in the chat was very fun. Also, I love the advancing and learning system of the guild. Makes the game feel more real.

7. What do you expect of the guild? Please be specific.

To have as much as fun as possible. I'm not really into much competing, I'd just like to sit down, look at the world, it's beauty and have fun with other members. It's quite boring to play the game alone. So I expect friendly environment in which I can have good time. That's really it.

8. Age* (Must be 16+): 19, getting 20 this year.

9. Time Zone: GMT +2 Estonia.

10.Role-Play experience/expectations. Can you give
us some examples of Role-Playing you have participated in before. When
it comes to expectations, give us an example of what would be fun to
participate in, what you are looking for, etc.

I have participated in many RP games. Like in TWC forums, a forum for Total War game series. We had fictive characters, places, money, plots, wars, everything. Back then I was a Commander of Swedish-Finnish army unit fighting in Finland. Last time I was in Army of Light, I also participated in RP games. I mostly like fighting RP-s and internal problems situations. Like :"Sith are attacking this remote outpost, we have to defend the civilians even if our lives are at risk". Who doesn't like fighting against greater odds? And of course I like plots. What I mean by that is like Ep I, II and III problems like that a Sith Lord has returned and rumored to be in the senate, the Jedi are not ready to fight this new war, what are the real motives, who's behind everything. It's much more real-like and serious. Yoda faced far too many problems during Clone Wars because of internal dissent, renegade Jedis and of course, the senate. Even now I am questioning the true motives of this war.

11. How can you benefit and help the guild? Please include any skills or talents you have that you would
enjoy doing within the guild. How have you helped your previous guild(s), if you have previous experience?

I'd consider myself a leader, not to be too arrogant of course and I have some tactical skills from the army organization I'm in. I am a historian of course, history has always been easy to me. I consider myself little charismatic and of course I love RP. RP shows that game can be much more than grinding and killing. I also consider myself easy-going and humorous, but sometime maybe little too nervous. As I don't have previous guild experience much, I can't say how I have helped beside RP-ing in Army of Light.

12. How do you define a quality member?

Quality member is one who helps others, has patience to deal with problems, has time to participate in events and has time to chat in the forums. I also highly respect humorous people, they always keep morale up, even in the worst. I also respect loyalty. Activity isn't much of a issue to me , I have always believed that real life will come first. I don't like people who just get into guilds to just get power. Like the Enlightenment era writers, who believed that head of state is the servant of people, not the other way around. Power must be used to make good, not like the Sith. That's the overall view.

13. How did you find the Army of Light? Did someone recruit you? If so, please let us know who.

I pretty much found it myself and after long consideration I found it to be the best guild for me and of course, I was a part time member once, back in the old forums.

14a.Have you visited our website and chat room, and
familiarized yourself with the, Charter, Mission Statement, and Rules
of Conduct? (You must answer in the affirmative and please prove that
you have)

Yes, I have. I visited chat yesterday and just to make sure, I again the read the guidelines and policies of the guild.

14b. Do you pledge to fulfill them, most notably to
uphold the virtues of Maturity, Honor, Respect, Personal Ethics and No
Drama?

Yes, of course. Without saying.

14c. The Army of Light wishes to have members who take the concept of Commitment and Loyalty very
seriously. By applying and if accepted, you are taking an Oath to both
the guild and your guild-mates here. Is this something to which you can
commit?

Yes, of course.

15. Would you say that you embody the qualities of
Respect, Honor, Loyalty, and Maturity? What are your definitions of
these four words? Please don’t just answer yes or no, let us know why
you think you possess these qualities.*

Respect - Showing respect, maturity and understanding even in the face of hostility and disrespect.
Honor - Always doing the right thing, even if it leads to a darker/tougher path.
Loyalty - Never abandon the Jedi Order and your friends. Always help someone in need.
Maturity - Always acting civil, no matter what others say.

16. Tell us about a time you offered assistance to
someone who did not ask for it but clearly needed it. If you have never
had this experience, tell us what you would do if faced with that situation?

Living in rural are, I'm always helping others, it's the nature of the life. I'm not going to make a list, it would be weird.. I have always helped people in need and I will keep doing so.

17. Role-play Scenario (please tell us how you
would handle the situation): You are leading a group of 3 others through
a forest on a remote moon to destroy an enemy communications relay. Up
ahead in a clearing, you happen to spot a small Sith camp. Your group
has not yet been spotted by the enemy. You are reasonably well supplied
for your mission, including armaments. The clearing containing the Sith
camp is not necessarily in your direct path to reach your original
mission objective. Attacking the camp could alert the guards at the relay. However, attacking the relay without first dealing with the camp could mean enemy reinforcements from the camp. What do you do?

I'd say I take them both down at the same time. As I am Jedi Guardian, I believe I can take the Sith camp down by myself. First, I'd sent 3 others to take the relay down. When they have the objective in side, they'll send message. At that point I'll order the attack and take the both targets down. Every kill counts and makes life little better in the galaxy.

18. In more than 50 but less than 200 words, please
describe your personal character and the type of person you are (We
wish to get a good feel of the type of person that will be becoming a
part
of our guild family - a very important question!)*

I consider myself easy-going and humorous. I have fair share of logical thinking, as my father says. Sometimes I might get little angry, but that runs in the family. I am quite stubborn in some ways and I believe in my own ideals and defend them hard if I have to, like the Jedi. I like to think of myself as modern knight, who can only fight against great odds, because chivalry is nothing but gone. I like to teach others and I usually accept other people's point of views, even if I do not like them. I like electronic music like techno, house, trance. I like to drink beer sometimes and I like to go out with my friends. I am hardworking at home and I lobe Lord of the Rings. I like reading books and playing video games.

19. Tell us a little about your in-game character*
-Character Name: Raunos
-Character Physical/Mental Features: About 190cm, strongly built, stubborn, brave and intelligent.
-Character Biography: Born in the Outer Rim somewhere, Raunos was early taken to Tython by unknown Jedi master for training. Raunos deeply hates Sith and is somewhat disillusioned of the Republic's decision to make peace. He believes that Sith must be purged from the galaxy and destroyed. Raunos loves lightsaber combat and history of the Jedi and Republic. He is also adept explorer and has shown great interest in far reaching planets of the Outer Rim, which are under constant threat from Sith.


20. What is your registered user name on swtor.com?* (Please note that you should have applied at our Guild HQ as a part of this Application process by this point.)

CommanderRuunu and I have applied.

I think that is all for now.

Greetings Raunos,

Your Application is now Under Review by the Recruitment Council. You will receive a reply shortly, typically within 48 - 72 hours.

Thank you for your interest in The Army of Light.

Warmest regards,
High General Jephos Mispir
Founder of The Army of Light

Good luck.

Good luck

Good luck Rauno!

Good luck.

Is it just me or do we get a lot of people who use pictures of Revan knocking at our door?

Korvus Starlight wrote:

Is it just me or do we get a lot of people who use pictures of Revan knocking at our door?

Hm....

Congrats, Raunos!

I think Revan pictures are awesome! Good luck my man.

Though I like Revan very much, I do not consider myself as one of them fanboys. Just a picture, maybe temporary one until I have thought of something better.

Greetings Raunos,

Your Application has been Approved.

Your next step upon the Path is to pass your Trial Membership.

You will need to:
- Post 15 meaningful posts on the Forums
- Post an Introduction of yourself (RP) on the Forums
- Create a registered Forums profile, complete with avatar and SW:TOR contact name
- Obtain an avatar for use in our Xat chats (primary room is our Citadel Chat)
- While in chat, make your name [AL]Recruit Raunos
- Re-familiarize yourself with the Guild Rules, with emphasis on Core Values and RP atmosphere
- Register with the guild on the SW:TOR site at http://www.swtor.com/guilds/5501/army-light


After you have been here a minimum of 1 week and have done all the aforementioned, you must then interview with myself to pass into Full Membership.

With that successfully completed, you will report to the Jedi branch leader (General Shoja Fodun) for general class branch training and to Generals Durron or Vyynn Randos for Squadron/Platoon assignment. Squadrons will act as your home within your home and help acclimate you to guild life and try to answer any questions you may have.

You will also wish to visit these Forums frequently, as much of our information is passed through this medium including news, polls, debate, etc.

In addition, we foster an Open Door Policy here at The Army of Light. Should you ever have a question or difficulty, or simply need to talk over an issue, please send me a PM here on the Forums.

Best of luck to you.

Warmest regards,
High General Jephos Mispir
Founder of The Army of Light

Congratulations Raunos, good luck on your trial.

Welcome to the AL Raunos.

Welcome!

Congratulations Raunos! Let me know if you need any help getting settled in!

Congratulations. Welcome to the guild.

Congrats Raunos!

Thank you all.

Now to make me a full time member .

welcome

welcome to the guild Raunos

Congrats

Thank for warm welcome and now the question:

What should I do next, to whom to should I turn regarding the ending of my Initiate time?

Take an interview with the Grand Master after he comes back from his absence.

Interviews may also be done with Caliber Mispir.

So you can have an interveiw with any Mispir?