Cloud Nine

"a caelo usque ad centrum" ("from heaven all the way to the center of the earth")
Guild Founder:	Ashiram
Approx. Population:	35
Guild Master(s): Ashiram
Guild Officer(s): Lapper Nalrayi Khamsin

Cloud Nine

This page is under construction! (as of 11/22/11)

About Us

<Cloud Nine> is a rising premier guild of Spiral Knights. Our mission is to be at the forefront and leader of accomplishing Spiral Knight end-game content. We strive to master the Clockworks through improving ourselves continuously by learning and playing. Our rank structure enforces our purpose. Rank advancement in the guild is based entirely on good ability and character.

Cloud Nine means "bliss or a state of extreme happiness."

News & Ongoing Events

Keep up to date with all the latest on what is happening with <Cloud Nine> !

News

11-22-11

Hello fellow guildies and lurkers. This page is still a work in progress. I've been very busy lately. See below for more information about our guild policy and events. Also, a formal guild website with forums is in the works as well. I would like to share with you a bit of my reason for starting this guild. My dream is to build a guild that players can gather, hone their skills, become better players over time. Through organization and personal determination, I will make this dream fulfilled. If you are a member of <Cloud Nine> already, thank you for all you do. I hope everyone has a safe Thanksgiving (if you celebrate it) and stay tuned for more to come!

- Ashiram, GM of <Cloud Nine>

Ongoing Events

Win Ash's Cash!

Earn a chance to win 1,500 crowns daily! Whenever Ashiram logs in, ALL ONLINE members of <Cloud Nine> will be automatically entered into a lottery. Each member is assigned a number (based on online order). Ashiram will use a random number generator to select a number. The winning number gets 1,500 crowns! Minimum payout is 1,500 crowns. There is no maximum. Event can happen more than once in a day.

Recruit 5 players into the guild – Get a FREE Avenger, Faust, Dark Thorn Shield, Silversix or Blackhawk

This is self-explanatory. Ashiram will keep track. All 5 players must be in <Cloud Nine> guild in order to win reward.

One-On-One Soloing Lessons

Learn how to beat Snarby, JK, Twins, Vana, even Tier 3 Danger Rooms all by yourself! Ashiram is offering one-on-one soloing lessons to teach you what you need to survive in the Clockworks alone. Hands-on training and constructive analysis on the spot. Lessons are by appointment only. Contact Ashiram for more information.

Shadow Runs

Any guild member wishing to participate in a Shadow Run, please contact an Officer or GM to arrange one. Guild members that need to craft gear from the Sanctuary Alchemy Machine are encouraged to apply.
Guild members are required to prep for the Shadow Lair they wish to run by selecting and reading the below information:

Shadow Glooming Wildwoods (UGW)

Gear Requirements
- Weapon Damage
  - Elemental
  - Piercing
- Damage Reduction
  - Shadow
  - Piercing
- Status Resistance
  - Poison

Reading Requirements

Shadow Royal Jelly Palace (URJP)

Gear Requirements
- Weapon Damage
  - Shadow
- Damage Reduction
  - Piercing
- Status Resistance
  - Freeze

Reading Requirements

Shadow Ironclaw Munitions Factory (UIMF)

Gear Requirements
- Weapon Damage
  - Elemental
  - Shadow
- Damage Reduction
  - Elemental
- Status Resistance
  - Shock
  - Fire

Reading Requirements

Shadow Firestorm Citadel (UFSC)

Gear Requirements
- Weapon Damage
  - Elemental
- Damage Reduction
  - Shadow
  - Elemental
- Status Resistance
  - Fire
  - Curse

Reading Requirements

Recruitment

Spiral Knight players who wish to join our guild, please read below for more information.

Why Join <Cloud Nine> ?

Dedicated GMs/Officers who work to advance our guild and its membership on a daily basis.
Skilled guild members you can trust to run with you on your missions into the Clockworks.
Rank advancement within the guild based entirely on skill and character. YOU decide how far you want to go!
Ongoing guild events, member benefits, and much more!

Recruiting Status

OPEN (as of 11/22/11)

Types of Status

OPEN – We are accepting ALL applicants that meet our requirements.
LIMITED – We are ONLY accepting EXCEPTIONAL applicants that surpass our requirements.
CLOSED – We are NOT accepting any applicants at this time.

Requirements

List of Prerequisites

Proficiency – Having skill at Spiral Knights i.e. good at the game (decent enough to contribute meaningfully to a Tier 2 or higher run).
Character – A friendly person who is helpful to others and advances the cause of our guild and in part all of the Spiral Knight community. Beggars and bad attitudes need not apply.
Armaments – 4.5 Star Gear (subjective) or higher.

Applicants meeting the above requirements will be offered an invitation to join the guild with the rank of Recruit.
- Exceptional candidates NOT meeting gear requirements are still encouraged to apply. A "Member Test" will be required immediately. Upon successful completion of "Member Test", applicant will be offered an invitation to join the guild with the rank of Member.
- All recruits are subject to a FULL inspection by an Officer/GM.

How to Apply

Contact an Officer or GM of <Cloud Nine> and request an audience for a short interview.

Rank System

Cloud Nine's rank system is structured with rigorous tests to ensure that the BEST of our guild have the opportunity and chance to be promoted in a FAIR and EQUAL method. Each rank will denote your experience and skill within the guild. Ranks are achieved through taking and passing our "Rank Tests" (see Promotion Requirements).

Please note that you are NOT required to take ANY sort of test if you do not wish to.

Ranks Descriptions & Benefits

Guild Masters

Ashiram, the Guild Master, is founder of <Cloud Nine>. His burden is to create guild policy and ensure the direction of the guild through his guild Officers.

Guild Master ~~Benefits~~
- A whole lot of work!

Officers

Officers are the leaders of our guild. They consult the GM on guild policy and work on guild membership development. They have mastered all content and our ambassadors to the Spiral Knight community.

Officers Benefits
- Officer chat
- Can invite new Recruits into the guild
- Able to administrate "Rank Tests"
- Ability to vote on "Rank Tests" (Officer or lower)
- Officer's name honored on our guild roster
- Exclusive guild chat
- Our prestigious guild tag

Veterans

Veterans are the elite warriors of our guild. They have completely mastered Tier 3 and are ready for Shadow Lairs.

Veteran Benefits
- A one-time gift from the GM
- Able to vote on "Rank Tests" (Veteran or lower)
- Veterans's name honored on our guild roster
- Exclusive guild chat
- Our prestigious guild tag

Members

Members are the soldiers of our guild. They those who have completely mastered Tier 2.

Member Benefits
- Member's name honored on our guild roster
- Exclusive guild chat
- Our prestigious guild tag

Recruits

Recruits are initiates of our guild.

Recruit Benefits
- Exclusive guild chat
- Our prestigious guild tag

Promotion Requirements

All guild players are eligible for promotion up to the rank of Veteran at any time by taking a "Rank Test".
Guild member actions in following rules & guidelines will be taken in consideration for promotion as well.
"Rank Tests" will be graded in the entirety of the run (in two sections) to assess teamwork (the run itself) and skill (soloing the boss).
All promotions/invites by Officers require in-game mail to GM for final approval (unless a GM is present).
7-day waiting period before retaking any test.

Rank Tests

Officer Rank Test

Must be a guild Veteran.
7-Day guild membership waiting period minimum before attempting "Officer Rank Test".
Must be able to complete the following:
- 2 x Shadow Lair
  - 1st Shadow Run: Player’s Choice
  - 2nd Shadow Run: UFSC
- Officer candidate must provide for BOTH Shadow Keys. Officers/GMs will pay for ¼ of the key cost.
- Officer candidate will be evaluated the ENTIRE run on overall skill and teamwork.
3 x Officers/GM are required to administrate the "Officer Rank Test" (the GM must be present).
Unanimous decision for promotion by current Officers/GMs. Votes must be in-person or mailed to current GM.

Veteran Rank Test

Must be a guild Member ("Member Rank Test" can be waived for "Veteran Rank Test" on a case-by-case basis only with Officer/GM approval).
Must be FULLY 5-star geared.
Must be able to SOLO (3-man or greater) the following with NO deaths:
- Lord Vanaduke (Maximum 6 Pills allowed for the Vanaduke. No more than 3 can be used for the 1st 3 Phases).
- Any Firestorm Citadel room, at any time at the Officer/GM’s discretion. (Max. 8 rooms. Exceptions: d24's gun puppy room, d27's last room, etc.)
2 x Veteran/Officers/GM are required to administrate "Veteran Rank Test" (at least 1 Officer/GM must be present)

Member Rank Test

Must be a guild Recruit (or exceptional non-guild candidate)
Must be able to SOLO (3-man or greater) the following with NO deaths:
- Jelly King or Roarmulus Twins (Player’s choice. Maximum 3 Pills allowed for the Boss)
- Any Royal Jelly Palace or Ironclaw Munitions Factory room during the run, at any time at the Officer/GM’s discretion (Max. 4 rooms)
2 x Member/Veteran/Officer/GM are required to administrate "Member Rank Test" (at least 1 Officer/GM must be present)

Guild Diplomacy

<Cloud Nine> welcomes all other guilds to join us in cooperation and commerce. There are two levels of treaties that can be made: "Guild Alliance Treaty" & "Guild Friendship Treaty." Treaties must be affirmed by the GMs of both guilds. Incidents between guild members of two guilds must be notified to the Officers/GMs of both guilds. Appropriate action will be assess and taken as deemed necessary. Failure to maintain treaty may result in the dissolution of treaty.

Guild Alliance Treaty

The "Guild Alliance Treaty" affirms that both guilds pledge to the following:

May request each other for assistance on runs and jumps
Treat other guild members with honor as if they are members of their own guild
High level of communication and cooperation between guilds

Guild Alliance Treaties

There are no guilds that have signed the "Guild Alliance Treaty" at this time.

Guild Friendship Treaty

The "Guild Friendship Treaty" affirms that both guilds pledge to the following:

May request each other for assistance on runs and jumps

Guild Friendship Treaties

There are no guilds that have signed the "Guild Friendship Treaty" at this time.

Rules & Guidelines

We have rules and guidelines:

Do not spam the guild chat.
Do not beg (mock begging however is allowed to make fun of noobs).
Contribute meaningfully to the guild chat by offering jumps, runs, and recipes. We are here to help each other!
Treat all other players with respect and honor. Don't start shit. Only finish it.
Rank structure will be adhered to. Continually disrespecting a guild member of a higher rank will not be tolerated.

Demotions/Removal from the Guild

Demotions/Removals will be handled on a case-by-case basis due to behavior, activity, and proficiency of a member. At least 1 Officer/GM is required to put forth motion for demotion/removal. Consultation of ALL current Officers/GM and parties involved are required for demotion/removal with GM approval required except in severe cases (i.e. spamming guild chat over and over) which require immediate action. In an event of a removal/demotion, an in-game email will be required to be sent to all Officers/GMs informing of situation.

<Cloud Nine> Guild Roster

Only Member rank and above are honored by being named on our guild roster.