Talamir hasn\'t proved to be an unworthy member yet or before joining the Empire, in his previous guilds.
Judging someone by their previous leaders or commands might not always be a wise decision. I\'d rather pick my members for what they\'ve shown themselves, despite what orders they followed.
The Dark Empire has no need to prove it\'s quality. We recruit whomever we wish and respond to our actions accordingly. If a member proves to be unworthy we either attempt at rectifying his behaviour or we expell him.
Simple and efficient, as an Empire should always be.
Also, Vanity and Honor are two different things. Sacrifycing our growth to keep a good image would be pointless vanity, as it would be unfair to those who haven\'t proved themselves and wish for an oppurtunity.
I\'m not scolding you, or anyone else; this is not the first time I\'m warned of such things. I\'m simply taking this oppurtunity to shed an old label.
Giving oppurtunities to those who need while attempting to strenghten the Empire is by far alot more noble and rewarding than having short sighted and arrogant behaviours towards those who wish to join, in spite of our image.
We wish to conquer the world and wreck havoc on all opposers, not dazzle our enemies with a parade.