The Prefect School of Television History has officially determined the three coolest cartoons ever:

1: Transformers
2: David the Gnome
3: Count Duckula

Coming closely in on the top three were G.I. Joe, Re:boot, the Care Bears and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

-Squadron News-

- We have another new member! A big shout out to the new brotha in th' Psi hood, SL Avatar! Av joins us fresh out of the Daedelus. He's been assigned to Three Flight, so you Cowboat kids make him feel extra-welcome, m'kay? :-P

- Psi Alumni Comp is being extended, check Orders section for more details..

- For some odd reason, Mr. Pibb just doesn't quite taste like Dr. Pepper does. Dunno why. Ford's noticed that you can best tell the differences between soft drinks when they're flat and the carbonation is gone, and it brings out the gritty, nasty aspects of their flavors. Even when flat, though, Dr. Pepper just has that bite that Mr. Pibb seems to be missing. Screw Barq's, DP's where the real bite is. Yes, indeed, Dr. Pepper is the true alternative to traditional cola.

- According to that FO-type guy, Psi may be getting a new SL...quiver in anticipation! :-P

- Poll of the Week: Should Ford get the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon soundtrack, the Unbreakable soundtrack, or both? :-P

- Thus far, Psi has three of it's seven pilots enrolled in the Wing II pilot league...if you wish to participate, e-mail Ford ASAP and we'll see about getting you in. Currently Otter, Ford and Turr are Psi's trio of representatives in the W2PL.

- LT Draegar changes e-mail to Draegar@eh-mail.net.

- La la la la la la, sing a happy song...la la la la la la, smurf the whole day long..

- LCM Nurel Turr has been awarded the Letter of Achievement for submitting fiction to the EH NL...w00t :-P

- Anyone have objections to the changing of Psi Squadron's nickname to Fabio Perfect and the Camaro Mullets?

-Wing News-

- Sigma and Theta CMDRs, Artyis and Mick Emrys, have both been promoted to Major! Yay!

- Sadly, MAJ Artyis has decided to step down from the command chair in Sigma. He will be succeeded by long-time W2er CPT Todbringer. Congrats to Tod on the promotion!

- Week 1 of the Wing II Pilot League begins! Check out http://www.emperorshammer.ca/kappa/W2League/start.htm for further info.

- Be on the alert for upcoming comps with Wing VI, and a tag-team match with Wing IX against Avenger's two wings.

-Squadron Orders-

- Fly F-TIE 153 for the Wing II Pilot League! Hint: You have ions in this mission...use them liberally :-P

- Psi Alumni Comp! Being extended to March 5th. Again, the categories!

Graphics: Create the brand spankin' new, official Psi banner! Not only will your graphic be liberally sprinked across the Psi website when it's updated, but it will also go on the TC.org roster! Imagine the fame :-P

Fiction: Write a story about Psi's second reunion, and the inherent screwball adventures, or lack thereof, that ensue!

TIE: Fly a trio of Free TIEs:

F-TIE 121, Psi Squadron's Reunion
F-TIE 151, The Return of Psi Squadron
and
F-TIE 95, Omicron Squadron Reload.
Highest overall laserless score wins this category.

Winner in TIE division wins the Iron Star - Bronze Wings, and winners in the fiction and graphics category win the Iron Star - Silver Ribbon.

- Don't worry...be happpppyyy...

- Other forms of activity are cool too...

- Watch OU and Missouri duke it out tonight at Mizzou on ESPN, 8 pm CST.

-Squadron Activity-

CMDR/LC Ford Prefect:

2.13.01 - Completes F-TIE 1
Gets addicted and plays entirely too much of Earth 2025 (games.swirve.com/earth :P)

FM/LT Draegar:

2.16.01 - Changes e-mail to Draegar@eh-mail.net

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FL/LCM Canen F. Otter:

2.13.01 - Advanced to Two Flight FL
2.13.01 - Completes F-TIE 1

FM/LCM Nurel Turr:

2.15.01 - Completes F-TIE 1
2.17.01 - Awarded Letter of Achievement


FM/MAJ Sanj:

No Activity

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FL/CM Jon Doyle:

No Activity

FM/SL Avatar:

2.17.01 - Promoted to Sub-Lieutenant, joins Psi Squadron

Ew, low activity again, which everyone is guilty of, including Ford.

::: smiteth the vile low-activity demons :::

There.

::: having been freed from the low-activity demons, Psi Squadron did return to much activity weeks, and there was much rejoicing :::

-Misc. / Fleet News-

- Cheating = Bad! From the XO:

The database has recently caught several cheaters who were either sharing pilot files or stealing pilot files (i.e.
a CMDR takes his FM's pilot files, renames them, and submits them to his WC as the CMDR's own). These
cases are currently being investigated.

Keep in mind that the punishment for cheating for FIRST TIME OFFENDERS is a demotion to Sub-Lieutenant,
loss of all medals (except the OV), loss of all high scores, and a perm-ban (which applies to all clones as well)
off the battle board and FCHG system. Repeat offenders are expelled.

The rule is simple: One pilot file for one PIN # only. Don't share your pilot file with friends. Don't share your pilot
file with clones to try to get double the credit for the work done.

If Ford hasn't mentioned it before...cheating ain't cool, kids! Neither are drugs, but that's a different story. Really, though, it's not worth it. Get caught, and get permanent stain on your record, as well as demotions and other not-fun stuff, and that's the most lenient punishment you get. So, next time a TIE editing tool pops up on your desktop and says "Use me to cheat! Cheat! Cheat!"...just say no.

- Miack appointed new SOD (Special Operations Director)

- RA Ramos new Logistics Officer

- AD Keiran Idanian new Recon Officer

- Some d00d new Fringe head-type-guy.

- PREX is open, apply to the XO (absurefire@aol.com)

- Several TC.org admin forms fixed ,huzzah.

- Everyone's favorite FOcow is looking for a Command Attache! The requirements:

Applicants must have been in the TIE Corps for no less than twelve months.
To have held a Command level position (preferably WC or higher) for at least four months and to hold
the rank of Major or above.
To hold no HCI convictions, nor be currently under HCI investigation.
To have a working knowledge of TC regulations and policies.
Applicants must have a basic knowledge of HTML.
Applicants MUST be able to check their email at least once a day, and be able to reply promptly.
Applicants should also have a stable email provider (i.e. NOT Hotmail).
Most importantly, applicants must be reliable, mature and in good standing with the TIE Corps Flag
Officers and the Command Staff.

The duties of the Command Attaché will involve minor updates of the rosters, acting as a liaison between the
Flight Office and Flag Officers, and helping me to update the Flight Office page when required. The CA must
be able to work off their own initiative, as well as follow instructions given to them. All applications must be with
me by 24th February (next Saturday) and please put "CA Application" as the subject of the email. If you wish,
you may include ONE reference in the application, but please don't get people to email me telling me what a
great CA you'd make. I'll contact them as and when needed. All applications should be sent to
spellfire@btinternet.com and with any luck, I'll have made my decision by the following Monday.

- New Iron Star system..

The Iron Star is awarded for winning a Training Office-approved competition. There are two types of add-ons
depending on the type of competition. For all Flying competitions, Wings are awarded. For all Non-Flying
competitions, Ribbons are awarded. The type of Wings or Ribbon awarded is dependent on the size of the
competition.

Bronze - 1st place in a competition involving at least 6 pilots, runner-up award for Silver competitions, 3rd
place/participating award for Gold or Platnium competitions

Silver - 1st place in a competition involving 4 or more squadrons or task units, 2nd place award for Gold or
Platnium competitions

Gold - 1st place in a competition involving 3 or more wings/task forces.

Platinum - Training Office competition

Wings are worth FCHG points (1,3,5,10 pts respectively) but Ribbons are not.

Now, some people received awards during the first run of the Iron Star change. Your medal has been
converted to the appropriate type. Check your personnel profile to see.

The FCHG point system hasn't been updated yet. I will be changing it today in an effort to redo and fix the
FCHG system on the database without having to rely on moving to the new server.

- SW Quake beta has been released...http://swtc.telefragged.com/files.html


- Finally, Ford's log o' the week...taken from several weeks ago :P

Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego escape and kill eveyone except Ninja?
HellFyre: Ninj, Maybe -- give me more money and ask again.
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego escape and kill eveyone except Ninja?
`Psyko: yup
HellFyre: Ninj, Not bloody likely.
LC_Ford: >:P
Ninj: lol
`Psyko: <`Darkov> Tuo with the sudden tranformation into a Psyko personality... scary :P
Astarosta: Frod is too attached to his ego to let him go :p
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego die once and for all?
HellFyre: Ninj, Maybe -- give me more money and ask again.
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego die once and for all?
HellFyre: Ninj, Not bloody likely.
Ninj: oh well
LC_Ford: Dang straight :-P
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego become smaller?
HellFyre: Ninj, That's a question you should ask yourself.
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego become smaller?
HellFyre: Ninj, Concentrate and ask again.
Ninj: grrr
Ninj: 8ball will Ford's Ego become smaller?
HellFyre: Ninj, No.
Ninj: darn!
`Psyko: 8ball will Ford's Ego combine with other enities in the Ego Universe, swalloing them whole?
`Psyko: damn Ican't spell :P
Ninj: 8ball will Ford die and Ford's Ego spits out another Ford?
HellFyre: Ninj, Absolutely yes!
Astarosta: lol@Psyk
`Psyko: 8ball will Ford's Ego combine with other enities in the Ego Universe, swalloing them whole?
HellFyre: `Psyko, Maybe.
Ninj: congrats Ford! your immortal!
Ninj: :P
LC_Ford: >:P

Uh..eat some hippies and be active.



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