I am writing on behalf of the other leaders of the DSD, in an attempt to address a couple of unfounded rumours that have been abound recently following T-O and T-SC’s merge with HEAT to form Storm.

To anyone who isn’t aware of the events of the last couple of days; the Order and the Southern Cross have decided to leave the Dark Star Dominion in favour of a new alliance co-lead by the Liberation, HEAT. They stated in a forum post (see http://forum.illyriad.co.uk/formation-of-storm_topic6645.html?SID=4990203z2e43194de5c74a51d78d18414930556#89912" rel="nofollow - here ) that this new alliance is designed primarily to end the perceived cold war between the Grand Alliance and the Dark Star Dominion.

The merge between T-O, T-SC and HEAT was reported in the Illyriad Times (see https://illyriadtimes.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/report-t-o-heat-merge-to-form-holy-storm-company-fate-of-dsd-unknown/" rel="nofollow - here ). The Illyriad Times commented that "Pellinell and T-O's abrupt departure from DSD leaves that confederation's future in question, given T-O's leadership role in DSD decision making". This is part of a misconception that the Illyriad Times has often voiced; that T-O, and in particular Pellinell, were the leaders of the Dark Star Dominion. That was a fallacy. The Dominion has never had a formal leader, and indeed never will. Pellinell often acted as the spokesperson for the wider DSD because it was often convenient for us to have a singular spokesperson, and Pellinell was the logical option. In his absence, the same position can be filled by Zenorra, Tacardi, Belegar or even (if times get REALLY desperate) me. The DSD operation perfectly well before T-O joined; it continue to do so afterwards.

The goals of the Dark Star Dominion, when it was created by Kale Weathers and nvp33 in early 2011, were to create a confederation of like-minded alliances bound together for mutual defence. The confederation began with just BSH, SCH and TCol, and grew to encompass DB, Dlords, the DSA and- more recently- T-O, T-SC, RE and TVM. The fact that T-O and T-SC no longer wish to be part of that confederation does not in any way mean that the future of our confederation is in doubt. We remain close friends with all of our former allies, and wish them well in all of their future endeavours. In addition, we would also like to make clear that we have no desire for the cold war described by Storm. We will happily work towards closer diplomatic relations with any of our former opponents, and hold no enmity towards them.

If you have any further enquiries about the future of the DSD, or perhaps wish to discuss joining our confederation, please contact any DSD alliance leader.

Regards,

The Leaders of the DSD

Nokigon of DB

Tacardi of TCol

Belegar of Dlords

Zenorra of RE

Pink Camo of DSA