The Tactical Office is pleased to announce the release of AD Mark Schueler's Starfighter Histories: TIE Defender. This mission picks up where Battle 6, Mission 2 of the original TIE Fighter campaign left off as you deliver the prototype TIE Defenders to Darth Vader.

The Tactical Office has cleared yet another battle simulation developed by HA Dempsey.

• TIE-TC 246 "Jeequi Encounter" shows the resolve of the crew of the ISD Hammer in dealing with terrorists in their sector.

It is a pleasure for me to announce the following awards:

Taken from the recommendation of TCCOM/FA Elwood the Brave

	Major Silvius managed to beat 5.000 combat rating points within less than 8 months. Now he is the second to reach the rank of TAN in the combat rating. For this overwhelming achievement I am proud to reward Major Silvius with his second Gold Star of the Empire!

SOO/FA Pellaeon

Today the second TIE Corps pilot crossed the 5000 points line on the combat rating. Congratulations to Major Silvius on reaching TAN!

FA Woody

If I find out who has been restricting my access to fleet and ship communications for the last 6 weeks I'm going to hang them from the largest antenna I can find.

Wing II pilots can consider themselves on their very last warning. I'm serious this time - cross me and you'll find yourself flying garbage scows to Nal Hutta.

The Medals of Communication for April were awarded. Congratulations to all recipients.

MoC-doc
MAJ Mauser

MoC-poc
GN Coranel Both, GN Dunta Polo, CPT Xavier Sienar

MoC-goc
AD Plif, MAJ Wondra

MoC-soc
COL John T. Clark, MAJ Shado Fenn, LT Zarroc Darkblade, LT Volac Kingang

MoC-boc
FA Elwood the Brave, FA Pellaeon, VA Hawkins, HA Anahorn Dempsey,MAJ Narven Task, MAJ Silvius, LCM Chrome, CM Archenksov, COL Talons Pryde, CM Trideo Arkson, LC Miles Prower, LCM HavAntiel, GN Gilbert H. Frown, COL Wraith, MAJ Flelm, LC Ulrich Drachen, LCM Bodhan Grayson, COL Daniel Stephens, CM Sparky, COL Crsepe, CM leocadio, LC Tempest, LCM Junazee, LC Len Eode, MAJ Crix Talra, LT Turel, LT Reyla Setsune, CPT Spiffy the Chicken, LC Michael Emrys, LT Aalee, COL Mark Schueler, GN Jarek La'an, COL Horus Blackheart, MAJ Keth Aalith, GN Gilad Pellaeon, GN Pickled Yoda

SOO/FA Pellaeon

It is my utmost pleasure to announce the assignment of the verry first Warden of the Imperial Archives, Lieutenant Colonel Len Eode .

Congratulations on your new assignment, Lieutenant Colonel. I am sure you'll do a great job and you'll fill this new position with life!

FA Woody

For over a decade we have been submitting our pilot files through the Chain of Command. Today, that changes. The TAC Office has adopted a submission policy that allows any member to submit their own pilot files.

FMs and FLs will notice a new link has appeared on their administration pages.
While everyone else will not see any visual change, you are now able to submit your own files in addition to any files that you receive from subordinates.

The TAC Manual has been updated to reflect these changes, as follows:

Battle Submission Form

The Battle Submission Form (BSF) is a system to automate processing of submitted pilot files. When a pilot file is processed, the pilot's combat record and FCHG ranking will be automatically updated to reflect the pilot has flown the battle and record any high scores attained.

All members can log-in to the TIE Corps Database and submit BSFs for any battle that they or their subordinates have completed. To BSF a pilot file, simply use the link in your Administration Menu entitled 'Submit battle (BSF) to Tactical Office'.

If for any reason you are unable to submit BSFs on the database, send your pilot files to your commanding officer.

These changes have already been implemented and pilots may begin submitting their own BSFs immediately. If you encounter any problems, please report them to the TAC and HA Dempsey.

Thanks to HA Anahorn Dempsey for updating the TIE Corps site with this functionality.

Salute,
It is a pleasure for me to announce the following awards:

	For their extrem high activities the last month Major Silvius and High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey were awarded with the Silver Star of the Empire! For his service as former Beta CMDR, General Golbez Harvey was awarded with a Silver Star of the Empire too. This medal was long overdue.
	For high activities Fleet Admiral Elwood the Brave and Colonel Rau Aznable were awarded with the Bronze Star of the Empire!

Congratulations! Very well deserved!

For his flying activity and competition participation during April, I am proud to reward Fleet Admiral Pellaeon with a Bronze Star of the Emperor. FA Woody

Congratulations to Captain Silvius on his promotion to Major!