Ironheart (Guild)
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Contents
- 1 Active Authorities:
- 2 Announcements
- 3 The History of Ironheart
- 4 Goals and points of Ironheart
- 5 Guild Events/Calendar
- 6 Rules, Policies, and Protocols
- 7 Current Plans for Guild Hall Expansion
- 8 Members of the Guild
- 9 Powers, Duties, and Meanings of the Ranks
- 10 Ranking Up
- 11 Interesting Resources and Links 30px
Active Authorities:
- Makoshin (Senior Guild Master)
- Lullzy (soon-to-be Junior Guild Master, currently Senior Officer)
Officers in the info box that aren't active have been removed from the box, but are still listed in the Guild Members List.
Ways of contacting us
- Through Spiral Knights:
- Whisper/Tell
- Adding as Friend
- Spiral Knights Mail System
- Entering our Guild Hall (if it's open to the public) and finding one of us.
- Through actual E-Mail:
- Makoshin
- solkunown@gmail.com
- Through Steam:
Announcements
Please check the Calendar for any dates that may interest you.
Population and Member Guild List will be updated some time this week. The Calendar will also be updated.
The editor that normally does this is currently busy.
Any ideas for Guild Hall rooms and Guild events are highly welcomed! Please tell your seniors in the guild about them.
Notify Makoshin of the general times that you are logged on such that he can schedule any events or important dates accordingly.
Removal of the Requests from the Guild Masters and Officers to the Guild members and Requests from Guild members to others sections in preparation for our eventual forums.
Rewards for ranking up are now available.
Addition of a general rundown of the Guild Authorities.
The History of Ironheart
Ironheart is a reborn guild with Makoshin leading the rebirth.
The guild was initially created by Artemetis and Motheye in ~2011.
At some point, Ironheart melted and recruits left. As for the actual reason, it is unknown.
As of late 2013, Makoshin was invited by Saetorath as a friend, and eventually promoted to Guild Master. With the help of the officer Solunaiku, recruits have flooded in and have made Ironheart pumped with life.
Goals and points of Ironheart
The point of our Guild, in my opinion and view, is to progress in gear, skill, and knowledge to further enhance our enjoyment of the game. I see the challenge and overcoming said challenge as the main source of achievement and enjoyment. Our rank requirements reflect some of these ideals.
Beyond this, we are also a community that would also like to simply socialize, not only among each other, but also with other guilds and players.
In conjunction, we intend to promote punctuality, self-sufficiency, teamwork, and being efficient in our time.
Like knowing what to skip over when looking at this giant page of text.
- Makoshin 
"Currently our main focus has been building up the gear and level of our [...] membership so that we can then efficiently earn surplus for guild purposes such as furnishings and increasing membership limits.
In other words, our guild is dedicated to general progression; once we build up ourselves, we will work on building up others [...]"
"[...] [We] want a large prosperous guild who generally get along well and play nice. Hence our focus is having fun (with each other).
- Lullzy 
quoted from a meeting.
Other authorities' opinions of the goals and points will be posted later.
General info of our Authorities
Because, hey, ya gotta know who your Guild Masters are. Okay, at least a little.
- Makoshin
- The Senior Guild Master who is now the head of Ironheart. He's a bomber and supportive player at heart, but can do all sorts of combat styles and has a diverse arsenal to fill the needs of the party.
Knowledgeable about the game's history, items, monsters and mechanics, he sometimes gives long, drawn-out answers that may answer your questions more than you may have wanted to.
Makoshin also hosts most of the events and combat tests, edits the Wiki page, and archives Guild Data. - "Nobody likes to play support, yet everybody likes to win." (Warning: May be very loud)
- Lullzy
- The soon-to-be Junior Guild Master, currently Senior Officer who is mainly a swordsman/striker and is calculating and decisive.
While he optimizes certain runs, missions and Arcade gates for the highest payout and efficiency, Lullzy also helps out newcomers to the Guild get along on their missions and Arcade runs and subtly teaches them new tricks.
He is the Head Recruitment Scout searching for those that wish to improve at the game and will bolster the community of Ironheart and of the Spiral Order.
Guild Events/Calendar
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The Saturdays preceding Easter are tentative, there may be unexpected reschedules as I may be out one of those Saturdays. - Makoshin
The Guild Events have been moved to Ironheart (Guild) / Guild Events!
Rules, Policies, and Protocols
- It is now mandatory for Guild Members to read this section and the Guild Events Page.
Most rules are not laid in stone, or what other metal that you would like to engrave it on.
However, the following rules are generally enforced:
- Begging for items, crowns, energy, or anything of the sort is not tolerated.
We want to be able to make sure that, as members of this guild, you are adequately self-sufficient when it comes to SK Currency and Items.- If you're having problems trying to get these things, simply find a way to work around it. There are many ways to get what you need.
- Instead of begging, simply ask for help obtaining the items.
- Be aware that most guild-related things are logged instantly in the Guild Record. Inquiries as to what is logged exactly is easily seen in the Guild hall's guild record.
- Although the Guild chat is not archived, it is expected that everyone is to be mindful of what they are saying.
- Be respectful and patient with one another.
- Do not flood the Guild chat. If you are talking to another person when there is currently a lot of commotion, please privately talk to one another.
- If you will be gone for an extended period of time, please notify the Guild Masters or Officers.
- There will be a guild list clearing on the Saturday of the last week of the month.
If you wish to not be removed from the guild, please log on or notify any authority.
If you are unable to log on to Spiral Knights, contact any of the authorities through outside sources.- People that will be removed are people that have not logged in within four weeks of that date, 8:00AM PST, or have not informed authorities of extended leave.
- The next date is March 29, 2014.
The general idea is simple etiquette among your guild members, and other players.
Failure to follow these rules will result in demotion; or in extreme cases, kicked out.
Protocols
Members are are encouraged to help each other through the trials of the clockworks as they see fit.
Taking advantage of other guildmates is highly discouraged.
Take note that members ranked higher than you may agree to help you, but are in no way obligated to assist you at any time.
They also reserve the right to refuse assistance to anyone provided a legitimate reason is given.
Furthermore, when assisting other guild mates, it is expected that the person(s) helping make their best effort to match both the level of gear and skill of the party being assisted.
It is in every guildmates' best interest to gain combat experience and learn how to fend for themselves in the clockworks.
It is our duty as guildmates to facilitate the personal growth of each individual's skill by holding back when necessary to give others the chance to learn for themselves on how to best fight and handle a situation.
In summation, when assisting others, take care not to do all the work yourself.
When being assisted, take care not to take advantage of your fellow guildmate(s).
It is also highly recommended that you do all of the missions up to "3-2 Blades of the Fallen" on your own, as they teach basic concepts of the game.
Current Plans for Guild Hall Expansion 
This section has been moved to Ironheart (Guild) / Guild Hall Plans
Members of the Guild
[Accurate as of April 23, 2014, 8:55 PM PST or UTC -8 Hours] In descending order of authority and seniority.
- Motheye (Guild Founder)
- Artemetis (Guild Co-Founder)
- Saetorath (Guild Co-Founder)
- Makoshin
- Solunaiku (On informed extended leave)
- Juudan (On uninformed extended leave)
- Lullzy
- Aniki-Kamina
- Lordnamechange
- Lagshooter
- Umbra-Cor
- Azakara
- Aghalon
- Night-Shadower (On informed extended leave)
- Venom-Ivy
- Toxic-Naito
- Bladestorn
- Palcova
- Icylight
- Kiinoko
- Spongeboy
- Akiruisora
- Gavoxz
- Malodvippl
- Algarnich
- Maxraj
- Camdendsa
- Dragondstroyer
- Kellelagain
- Fluffemz
- Glescoron
- Acenos
- Wolf-The-Ronin
- Sazabimsm
- Olaf-Ravenhorn
- Reaperhale
- Radish-Hunter
Powers, Duties, and Meanings of the Ranks
Recruits are generally our players that were just invited to the guild. After some time with us, they will be promoted into being a Member.
Other than that, this rank is generally used as a punishment for breaking the rules.
Members are, well, members that have been accepted into the guild and are the fledglings.
They will forge themselves into eventually becoming Veterans.
- Powers
- Access to Member Storage
Veterans are players that are recognized to have built a foundation for their growth.
The Members will look up to the Veterans as role models and may ask them questions as to how they can refine their knowledge and skill.
- Powers and Duties
- Ability to enter the Guild Hall Design Mode and move furniture around, provided a legitimate reason is given.
- Access to Member and Veteran Storage.
- Say in some projects and decisions for the Guild.
Officers are people that are hand-picked by Senior Officers and Guild Masters to join their ranks to recruit and help forge the Guild's standing.
Players at this stage are to be taken seriously, but will respect underclassmen if they are mutually respected.
- Powers and Duties
- In the event that a Guild Master is unable to enact his duties within a few days of when they should be done, assigned Officers will then take those duties on temporarily.
- Ambassadors of the Guild. Meaning that you should serve as role models for your Guildmates and for others. In that
- Ability to purchase items in treasury. (May require permission from Guild Master)
- Ability to invite and kick people.
- Ability to promote and demote. (take seniority into account when promoting and demoting)
- Attending Guild meetings.
- Member of a Squad.
- Access to Member, Veteran, and Officer Storage.
- Say in the Guild's projects and decisions.
Guild Masters are the players that have nearly finished steeling their heart.
They maintain the highest authority within the guild and are willing to help all players, including those outside the guild, to serve as an ambassador of Ironheart.
- Powers
- All powers and duties that Officers have, Guild Masters have, unless otherwise specified.
- Documentation of:
- Guild Treasury
- Guild Members (Join dates, general combat style, etc.)
- Guild Record
- Updating Wiki Page:
- Guild Member List & Population
- Guild Hall
- Plans
- Materials saved for projects.
- Changes that need to be made.
- Attending Guild meetings and starting them.
- Leader or Senior Member of a Squad.
- Creation of Projects and Decisions for the Guild.
- Documentation of:
Ranking Up
Guild Masters and Officers will be issuing the promotions. These promotions will be conducted in several ways.
Combat proficiency, while a major part of the game, will not be taken into consideration more than other requirements.
You may need zoom in as the text may be small. (ctrl+mouse wheel scrolling or ctrl+ "+ or -")
If you would like to apply for promotion, contact a Guild Master or Officer.
Rewards are granted to those who RANK UP. MASTER SERGEANT SHOOTER SERGEANT PERSON.
There will be exceptions to these requirements.
Simply being in the guild for 2 weeks will be sufficient for ranking up.
In addition, the veterans (or officers) must approve of your ranking up.
This rank will be used as a punishment for those have been broken the rules or certain special circumstances.
Entering this rank from being demoted means you start from square one, having to rebuild your foundations again.
- Reward
- You're a pretty cool person :)
- Rank of 5-2 or Set of 3* Gear (After 5-2 Hall of Heroes)
- Combat Proficiency will be determined by the Guild Master(s) or Officer(s).
- Basic shield knowledge and proficiency.
- Shield Bumping.
- Shield Cancelling.
- Knowing when to engage and disengage from mobs.
- Basic effective use of damage types.
- Basic shield knowledge and proficiency.
- Reward
- Any 2-Star Armor Set and any 2-Star Weapon.
- Rank of 7-1 or Set of 4* Gear.
- Combat Proficiency will be determined by the Guild Master(s) or Senior Officer(s).
- Advanced Shield knowledge and proficiency.
- Shield bumping and bash.
- Effective shield cancelling.
- Gearing properly for the situation, if the gear is available.
- Good use of pick-up items.
- Examples:
- Poison vials on large groups when multiple healers are present.
- Use of barriers against shielded enemies.
- Examples:
- Knowing what risk to take over another.
- Directional Influence
- Mob Control
- Advanced Shield knowledge and proficiency.
- Reward
- Any 3-Star Armor Set and any 3-Star Weapon.
- Rank of 8-2 Hall of Heroes
- Combat Proficiency will be determined by the Senior Guild Master(s).
- Adept foundations of the mechanics.
- Expert use of the shield.
- Mentally and Psychologically strong in most situations.
- Patience, decision making, etc.
- Teamwork and leadership with other players.
- Good decisions mid-combat.
- Knowing risks vs. rewards and when to do them.
- Advanced directional influence.
- Intuition.
- Mob control.
- Reward
- Really? You want a reward? With all of the power and authority you have? Fine. Have a Battle Sprite Pod of your choice.
Interesting Resources and Links 30px
- A good read for anyone that wants to be more adept with the most diverse tool in your arsenal
A study on the "Effects of Defense" by Antistone
- A mathematical/scientific study on how the defense points/bars from our armor actually work.
Albeit, Damage Reduction, as pointed out at the very beginning, is "Flat Damage Reduction" that scales depending on depth.
Please note that the wiki takes time to update the page, so please check daily whenever you can.
