The Modern Period

Introduction
The Modern Period saw the second boom of the server, The Siege of Nihilus, the un-Reddification of the Discord, and Stef’s retirement. The Modern Period is so named because the server underwent changes to officially distance itself from Reddit, and during this time, many large changes were brought about. The Discord was painfully reborn, and emerged from the Modern Period markedly changed.

Stef’s Retirement
The end of the Modern Period saw several large changes implemented. These landmark events would end an eon, and herald in a new age.

The Defactionizing Movement
Between August 25-30, 2020 Stef and Qd declared a complete server reformation. Part of this reformation was started in the Senate. After Stef reorganized some channels, several members of the Senate made a move to distance the server from Reddit and factions.

The motion was highly controversial when it came out, with the opposition afraid of losing the traditions and values of the server. Unraged even moved to delete the server, since it’s original purpose was now obsolete. However, those in favor of the reforms assured the opposition that the server hadn’t been outgrown, the goal of the server had simply evolved.

The most of the opposition eventually came to approve of the reforms, and the Chancellors put it to a vote. Below is a message from Qd poster in announcements, notifying server members of the changes to come. "@everyone  The server is being reformed. Some changes may include: crackdown on inactive people, channels and roles, standardizing mod, Senator and faction roles, disassociating from the old politics and Reddit in general. There may be other changes. React with 👍 if you support these changes, and 😡 if you don't."The the vote passed 30 to 7. However, due to both Chancellor’s being busy with the new school year, the defactionization wouldn’t occur until a few weeks later.

Stef’s Retirement
Stef’s decline of activity started weeks prior, but the start of the 2020-2021 school year finally did him in. On September 21, Stef officially announced his resignation. "Hey @everyone. This is going to be a bit of a long message but I had to get it out.Some of you have probably noticed I've been a lot less active recently, and even though I said we'd implement major server changes they haven't really happened. That's mostly because I've been super busy with school and now I'm starting university applications and just overall I have a lot less time to just chill on discord. Life is really heating up for me and while I'm keeping up, I've had to cut down on my wasting time and procrastinating a lot. Factoring all this in, I don't think I will be able to keep up with my admin duties and I would like to formally step down. I love this community and honestly even though we are random internet strangers, I would consider a bunch of people on here my friends. And of course, I will not die completely- I just won't be around so much and not do admin things. Hans did a face reveal when he went off to the army so I guess I might as well do one too. Ignore my messy room and the awful image quality. I love you all nh (even qd I guess) and it has been my honor to be a Supreme Chancellor. That is all."""Stef, the most proactive admin, the wisest of the staff, and the oldest of friends was a Supreme Chancellor no more. He was given the Retired Chancellor role, to honor his service, and commemorate him for the countless hours of help he provided the community.

Doc on Stef’s Departure
As I write this, the loss of Stef still hangs over the community. I’m not sure what the future holds for us, but I know it won’t be the same without Stef. Stef was - not to disrespect the other staff - the only staff member who ever did squat. In conducting research for the wiki, I can probably see that clearer than most.

Stef was wise, just, and an active leader. He endured more crisis-es than most other small server staff could even imagine, and held his head high during the Server Siege of Nihilus. He was quick to listen, and even faster to advance the server. I hope that in recording his departure, even users of the Galactic Council generations from now will know the type of leader he grew to be; but more importantly I hope they can see the kind of friend he was to countless members of the server.

Stef, you will be missed, but the time has come for you to take your attributes elsewhere. It would be selfish of us to hold on to you forever. I don’t know where irl will take you, but I know you will go far.

Qd Takes Charge
After his number one man left, Qd realized he was on his own, besides the only other active mod, Hans, that is. He promptly initiated the server overhaul that had long been promised.

Some of the changes included:

-Removing factions from senators and mods

-Archiving all faction channels, although it is to be noted Unraged made a new Switzerland channel for the refugees of the Neutral chat.

-Changing the Senate so that it consisted of veteran members, and trusted individuals rather than Reddit mods.

Stef’s departure pushed Qd to take responsibility, and he stepped up to the plate. After all, he had some big shoes to fill.