Dedicated to the Vanguard, the ASF, to Ender mBind, and the glory we shall Reap. Long Live the ISD Vanguard.
Half a wing, half a wing,
Half a system onward,
All in the Sector of Death
Flew the six Squadrons.
'Forward, the Vanguard!
Charge for the Rebels!' he said:
Into the Sector of Death
Flew the six Squadrons.
'Forward, the Vangaurd!'
Was there a man dismay'd ?
Not tho' the TIE Pilot knew
Some one had blunder'd:
Their's not to make reply,
Their's not to reason why,
Their's but to do and die:
Into the Sector of Death
Flew the six squadrons.
Turbolasers to right of them,
Turbolasers to left of them,
Turbolasers in front of them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with energy and heat,
Boldly they flew and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Flew the six squadrons.
Flash'd all their silver TIEs,
Flash'd as they turn'd in space
Destroying the gunners there,
Charging a fleet, while
All the galaxy wonder'd:
Plunged in the dark-smoke
Right thro' the line they broke;
Rebel and Pirate
Reel'd from the Torpedo-strike
Shatter'd and sunder'd.
Then they flew back, but not
Not the six squadrons.
Turbolasers to right of them,
Turbolasers to left of them,
Turbolasers behind them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with energy and heat,
While Pilot and hero fell,
They that had flown so well
Came thro' the jaws of Death,
Back from the mouth of Hell,
All that was left of them,
Left of six squadrons.
When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the galaxy wonder'd.
Honour the charge they made!
Honour the Vanguard,
Noble six Squadrons!
based on the poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson
The hangar opened to a brilliant star the ISD Vanguard was orbiting. Rear-Admiral Bevel Leeson stood waiting in full dress as did Colonel Garik Hizad and the rest of the pilots in Wing XV. The shuttle was landing, it's name emblazened in gold on the side. The shuttle touched down in the square landing area. It's vents pushing out warm air... thrusters touching it softly to the deck.
"Formation, Atten-tion!" Snapped Leeson. The personnel all came to attention, the shuttle's ramp dropped to reveal Admiral Cyric, the Battlegroup Commander. The formation saluted the admiral and came to the position of attention.
"As you were" The Admiral said. The group all came to an at-ease. "Rear Admiral Leeson thankyou for welcoming me aboard. We have important business to discuss later, but first." Cyric moved towards the ranks of men. "Major Yellek, front and center." Ekim left the formation shocked and reported to Admiral Cyric saluting, the admiral returned the salute. "Major Ekim Yellek, on reccomendation for Rear Admiral lesson, for your outstanding work in assembling Scorpion Squadron and for serving as that squadron's CMDR for over 6 months, I hereby award you the Silver Star for excellent service and gallantry. Congradulations."
"Thanks Admiral." Ekim saluted again and returned to his spot in the formation.
***
In the pilot's lounge, the drinks were on Ekim. A banner had been hung by LCM Alec Qarni who had just finished his first three month tour as Flight Leader in Scorpion. It read, "Scorpion Defeats Nemisis." They had too. The winning squadron skirmish had been flown by LC Tarkin. Ekim had been very dissapointed not many people participated. Boo on those who did not.
Well there isn't to much going on right now... only the LADDER so get out and fly you Lazy Bums!!! Also there's some new policies for the Squadron which i will address later in the report... but that's all the news for now, go me and my Silver Star.
Tie Corps News
Testers needed for XvT/BoP
14:59 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org
the Tactical Office is in dire need of new playtesters for XvT/BoP. If you're willing to give a hand, email Vice Admiral Marcin Szydlowski
Tactical Office Beta List
15:13 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org
It has been posted on the Mission Creation Board....
Email Change
11:41 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com
The ASF Battlegroup Commander, Admiral Cyric, has change his email address to eh.cyric@verizon.net
January Week of War Results
23:59 - RA Brucmack [bjmacken@engmail.uwaterloo.ca
Week of War results for January have been processed. If you don't get LoCs that you deserve, it probably means that I couldn't find a TC pin for you... meaning that neither your name nor email address turned up results in the profile search utility. If so, mail me your pin :)
In any case, we showed strongly in the X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter competition, and not-so-strongly in the X-Wing Alliace one. In XvT we placed fifth as a club, and in XWA we placed seventeenth.
As per the new COO WoW award competition, the following people will be awarded Iron Stars:
For XvT:
IS-GW: Verr
IS-SW: Blackhero
IS-BW: Kaerner
For XWA:
IS-BW: Zoron
Congratulations to all winners, your awards are in the mail! For details on how these medals are awarded, click here
TAC is back
09:32 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org
Looks like all systems are operational again... expect BSFs to be processed over the week-end.
Training Officer open for applications
01:19 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au
As posted on EH.org, the position of Training Officer is open for applications.
Overview
The position of Training Office is one of the most demanding in the EH. The position covers a wide range and scope of duties, requiring a multi-talented person. The successful applicant will also be under the extra pressure of continuing the standard of work conducted by the previous Training Officer. Some duties of the Training Officer include:
Marking tests
Reviewing, approving and implementing new courses
Reviewing competition submissions
Assisting all members of the EH in relavent training matters
Design and running of TO competitions
Keeping IWATS staff in line
Filing reports and all the other stuff good COs do
Applicants must address the criteria as laid out below:
Selection Criteria - Essential
1. Proven experience in running competitions, preferably involving a scope larger than a TIE Corps Wing. 2. Good written communication skills.
3. An acceptable level of presence in online media (such as IRC, message boards)
4. Fast email response time.
5. A clean record in conduct.
6. The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel, including the Executive Office, Flight Officer, Operations Officer and various officers within the TIE Corps and subgroups.
Selection Criteria - Desirable
1. Graphics ability.
2. ASP coding experience.
3. Solid training experience, either within the EH or in real life.
You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. You may also include three references - including at least one of your superiors (either form or current, preferably current). These references will be checked. Applications should be sent to the Fleet Commander (GARonin@aol.com) and Executive Officer (jpboyce@indigo.net.au) with the subject "Application for the position of Training Officer".
Competitions: NONE FOR NOW... but IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTAINED in the report ahead so KEEP READING
Wing XV News
CM Erryc has gone reserves. So CM Zoron is now in charge of Mantis. Other then that we really need to recruit for the wing and the ASF so get recruiting guys really come on. We're smaller then the Mutt and we're under 50. :( so go recruit,
Transfers:
NONE. Still looking for a 12th scorpion, suggestions I know Tarkin and Hawkie were looking into a good friend of there's so I hope you guys talked to him. Though Ultima and Victor have expressed an interest to become CMDR's. Good luck to you both on finding the squadron you want. :D
Promotions:
none
Activity Reports:
Okay this is where the new policies come in. Following an example from LC Tarkin and the former Avenger squadron, you must all write me once a week with your own report of activities for what you did that week. So I have one from Tarkin... but I think i deleted it... I do know that it said he flew 9 ladder matches and has won 7 LoCs this last week... way to go Tarkin. The pilot of the week is Tarkin and last week was Hawk. Congrats you two. So new policy is once a week you must write me with what you did... i'd like to know if you flew any MP/ladder matches as those aren't reported to me. My only news is my Silver Star, thanks again.
Squadron Orders:
Battles to fly: go to http://vanguard.phpcoding.org/ click the pbt link on the left and submit for Scorpion --- this is the online version of our battle board, look at the number needed column to see what battles need to be flown.
signed by: Ekim
Commander’s Goals
- For every pilot to fly XWA battles 1-27, the basics first i think, then XWA IW missions and XWA FCHG 1
- Every pilot to compete in one multi-player competition per week
- For every pilot to post one message on the squad, wing, BG, TIE Corps message boards
- For every pilot to recruit at least one new pilot, to the VAN
- For every pilot to attain the rank of Cavalier or 150 FCHG points
- For every pilot to compete in competitions, even if you don’t do well compete
SCORPION SQUADRON OF WING XV
COMMANDER: MAJ Ekim Yellek (Ruler2b@hotmail.com)
NICKNAME: 89th Imperial Reconnaissance Squadron of Phalanx
BANNER: scorpion.jpg
MOTTO: Scorpion, Our stingers protect us, and we stand together as Phalanx, shield of the Vanguard
HOMEPAGE:
MESSAGE BOARD:
FLIGHT I - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: The Phalanxes Shields
Motto: Our Hatred and Power combine in Your Death
1) MAJ Ekim Yellek (Ruler2b@hotmail.com)
2) CPT Azrael (mjgruenwald@hotmail.com)
3) LC E. Tarkin (erik@e-sjop.nl)
4) COL Zippy Hawk (fraggle.hawk@freeuk.com)
FLIGHT II - RAZOR FIGHTER
Nickname: The Phalanxes Sword
Motto: We thrust our Blades into the Hearts of our Enemies
1) LCM Alec Qarni (alexeembrey@cs.com)
2) LCM Victor Kage (aka_the_bear@hotmail.com)
3) MAJ Prophet (prophet_100@yahoo.com)
4) TBA
FLIGHT III - CLOAKSHAPE FIGHTER
Nickname: The Phalanxes Armor
Motto: We take the Punishment, our Strength Returns It
1) LCM Ultima (mr_sailor_dude@hotmail.com)
2) LC Jdf1984 (jdf1984@yahoo.com)
3) CPT Damon Kast (damonkast@hotmail.com)
4) MAJ Strahd (Strahd15@cogeco.ca)
Squadron Citations (46):
XvT-TC Battle 1 - The Verpine Encounter
XvT-TC Battle 2 - Capture of a Murderer
XvT-TC Battle 3 - Preparing for Battle
XvT-TC Battle 4 - Encounter with the Black Sun
XvT-TC Battle 5 - Phoenix Saga
XvT-TC Battle 6 - Wolf Pack Aggression
XvT-TC Battle 7 - The Resupply
XvT-TC Battle 8 - The Loshen Resistance
XvT-TC Battle 9 - The Black Sun Incident
XvT-TC Battle 10 - Abduction of VA Priyum
XvT-TC Battle 11 - Krayt Squadron Training
XvT-TC Battle 12 - Odin's Redemption
XvT-TC Battle 14 - Orion Base Crisis
XvT-IW Battle 10 - Hunt for Fleet #18
XvT-IW Battle 12 - The Miranda Passage
XvT-IW Battle 17 - Dar'Telis Expansion: Exterminate the Mechanoids
XvT-IW Battle 23 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Infiltrate Rion
XvT-DB Battle 1 - Jedi Academy
BoP-TC Battle 1 - Double Cross at Coronada
BoP-TC Battle 2 - Behind Enemy Lines
BoP-TC Battle 3 - Smuggling at Vector 29
XWA-TC Battle 1 - Avenger Encounter
XWA-TC Battle 2 - First Contact
XWA-TC Battle 3 - The Darkon Mystery
XWA-TC Battle 4 - Privateer
XWA-TC Battle 5 - Show of Force
XWA-TC Battle 6 - Enemy Defector
XWA-TC Battle 7 - Assault on Chimera
XWA-TC Battle 8 - Hammer to Anvil
XWA-TC Battle 9 - Defection of Kusanagi
XWA-TC Battle 10 - The Phare Encounter
XWA-TC Battle 11 - Heroes of the Immortal
XWA-TC Battle 12 - Imperium Deception
XWA-TC Battle 13 - Hammer to Anvil Part II
XWA-TC Battle 14 - The History of the ISD Immortal
XWA-TC Battle 15 - Nasty Surprise
XWA-TC Battle 16 - The History of the ISD Relentless
XWA-TC Battle 18 - Immortalized
XWA-TC Battle 19 - Evaluation of the ISD Vanguard
XWA-TC Battle 21 - Ast's Story
XWA-IW Battle 22 - Abyssi Ianua - Gates to Hell
XWA-IW Battle 24 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Seeds of Corruption
XWA-IW Battle 25 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Eliminate Friendship
XWA-IW Battle 26 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Ambassadors
XWA-FCHG Battle 1 - Race Through Time
XWA-FCHG Battle 2 - The Forgotten Legacy
Gladiator [GLDR] (1000 points)
[1005] LC E. Tarkin
Executor [EXCR] (750 points)
[840] MAJ Prophet
Legionnaire [LGNR] (500 points)
[589] MAJ Strahd
Centurion [CNTR] (400 points)
[453] COL Zippy Hawk
[446] CPT Azrael
Paladin [PLDN] (300 points)
[360] MAJ Ekim Yellek
[300] LCM Alec Qarni
Knight [KNGT] (250 points)
[285] LC Jdf1984
Gallant [GALL] (200 points)
[240] CPT Damon Kast
Cavalier [CAVL] (150 points)
[189] LCM Victor Kage
[159] LCM Ultima
Top Ace 2nd (350 points)
[355] LC E. Tarkin
Ace 1st (200 points)
[211] MAJ Strahd
Veteran 1st (100 points)
[104] CPT Azrael
Veteran 4th (70 points)
[72] MAJ Ekim Yellek
Officer 1st (60 points)
[69] COL Zippy Hawk
Marksman 3rd (15 points)
[19] MAJ Prophet
Certified (5 points)
[9] CPT Damon Kast
Trainee (1 point)
[4] LC Jdf1984
[2] LCM Alec Qarni