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
Major Ekim Yellek ajoined the briefing. It was a new year. And he had done well so far. After breaking his wrist lastmonth, he finally got back in the cockpit today. He flew four matches losing twice and drawing twice, the hand was back in the cast and the pain killers were being taken. Well he wasn't to unhappy atleast, it was against CM Doros and CPT Azrael two of the best pilots anywhere. So he massaged his ego and went to write his report.
A lot had happened. Ekim during his down time had been usurped under the command of the LO and had been doing a lot of logisitics planning with VA Goatham. While recovering SA Kawolski had resigned from his post as XO and had appointed SA Astatine the former Training Officer in his place. Arriving that day as well was a small package from Fleet Headquarters. It was a new medal, a Commendation of Loyalty and Ekim wore it with pride. He entered the briefing room. Most of the squad had been on holiday leave. JDF1984 sat in the corner snoozing. It was pretty surreal. Ekim decided to leave the squad alone except to remind them of the competition against Nemisis. XvT TC 9 would have to be flown by the end of the month. Well that'd be a nice change anyway.
Tie Corps News
WC Appointment
10:33 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com
Following the resignation of MAJ Spencer earlier last week, a new Wing Commander for Wing XIX has been selected: Congratulations to Major Enahropes Entar
Project Hawkeye Voice Auditions
03:31 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au
For those of you who are unaware, Project Hawkeye is the first Internet Office Competition ever and promises to be full of surprises and excitement. Heavy work is being put into thorough plot development. Part of this plot requires some voice acting. Now you can help us out and take part in this top-secret IO Project. Details can be found at
-IO/AD Ari/CS-5/SSSD Sovereign
The Holonet Journals, Issue #2
03:29 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au
It's back folks! The Internet Office's online magazine of witty and twisted humor has returned for a second helping! Issue #2, subtitled #include is full of laughs, surprises, and articles that are sure to keep you interested. Thanks to Editor-in-chief Darkfire's marvelous and continued dedication, the Internet Office was able to produce this fantastic production which is guaranteed to have you laughing! Also, for her hard dedication and work on THJ, I am bestowing upon my Command Attaché Darkfire the rank of Vice Admiral, so congrats to her pending FO approval! Here it is, THJ#2, in all its glory:
Issue #1 can still be found at
New TCS and TCT sought for XvT
11:53 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org
The Tactical Office is looking for additional playtesters and correctors for XvT and BoP. Please check the Tactical Manual
Clone Ban
10:03 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com
For the benefit of those that didn't bother reading my last report, there is currently a ban on ALL new clones within the TIE Corps (this won't affect any existing clones). This also serves as a timely reminder that clones must be registered with the Flight Office. If you do have a clone and are unsure as to whether or not it's been registered, then just send me an email with all the relevant details (clone information will be kept confidential if desired).
Remember that illegal clones are treated as AoW violations.
Resignation as XO
23:06 - SA Kawolski [absurefire@aol.com
Effective immedately, Sector Admiral Kawolski
Competitions:
NEMISIS COMPETITION
XvT TC 9 Due before midnight on Jan 31
Well we're in a few competitions right now. Weekly trivia comp is giong to be posted by Victor and is for Python and Talon with us. Best pilot get's an IS-BR every week so look at the message board for that.
Also there's an FCHG race next month with Python, i thought maybe it'd get us back into the swing of things so... let's get flying.
I am awaiting news of my EH weekend of Wars competition. So I am waiting for the new TO.
Wing XV News
CM Erryc has returned. Welcome Back. He is recovering well after a serious health incident. Glad he's okay. Mmm... Hizad's returned so that's back to normal. Other then that we're smaller in roster size then the GW again. :( so go recruit,
Transfers:
NONE. Still looking for a 12th scorpion. 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:
FLIGHT I
Name: Ekim Yellek
Rank: Major
Position: Scorpion CMDR
Email: Ruler2b@hotmail.com
Pin #: 6780
Date of Enlistment: 4/26/2001
Date of Promotion: 12/10/01
Date of Eligibility: 4/10/01
FCHG Points: 306
Combat Rating:
Activities:
12/29/01 recieved an IS-BR
1/14/02 4 Ladder matches flown.
wrote a ton of LO fiction. Along with VAN fiction. Also has compiled articles for th VANGUARD. Is waiting for a number of LoCs from while Brucmack is on leave.
Name: Azrael "Mick"
Rank: Captain
Position: Scorp 1-2
Email: mjgruenwald@hotmail.com
Pin #: 4625
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 5/8/1999
Date of Promotion: 10/9/2000
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 446
Combat Rating: 84 LoCs
Activities:
12/15/01 LoC awarded from 12/8
1/8/02 passed IWATS AIM
Name: E. Tarkin "Erik"
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Position: Scorp. 1-3
Email: erik@e-sjop.nl
PIN: 1058
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 7/17/2001
Date of Promotion: 10/20/01
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 1005
Combat Rating: A280 LoCs
Activities:
12/5/01 BSF'd XWA TC 21, 22
12/6/01 2 LoCs NLS
12/14/01 IS-BW awarded by Cyric for 3rd lace in ASF MP
12/15/01 LoC awarded from 12/8
12/16/01 BSF'd XWA FCHG 1&2, XvT TC 20
1/3/02 2 LoCs awarded
Name: Zippy hawk "David"
Rank: Colonel
Position: Scorp. 1-4
Email: Fraggle.hawk@freeuk.com
Pin #: 3131
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 1/8/2000
Date of Promotion: 11/14/01
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 453
Combat Rating: 69 LoCs
Activities:
12/2/01 BSF'd XWA 21, 23, FCHG 1
12/5/01 BSF'd XWA FCHG 2, XWA TC 19, 22
Flight II
Name: Alec Qarni "Alex"
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Scorp 2-1
Email: alexeembrey@cs.com
Pin #: 7191
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 6/29/2001
Date of Promotion: 10/24/01
Date of Eligibility: 1/24/02
FCHG Points: 300
Combat Rating: 2 LoCs
Activities:
12/1/01 recieved PC
12/5/01 1 LoC from FD
12/10/01 BSF'd XvT DB 3
12/12/01 1 LoC deom Frozen Doom
12/15/01 BSF'd XvT TC 20, 21
12/18/01 BSF'd XWA TC 26
12/29/01 BSF'd XWA TC 27
1/8/02 Recieved an MoI
1/10/02 BSF'd BoP TC 7
Name: Victor Kage "Liam"
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Scorp. 2-2
Email: aka_the_bear@hotmail.com
PIN: 7483
AWOL Status:
Date of Enlistment: 7/17/2001
Date of Promotion: 10/20/01
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 189
Combat Rating: none
Activities:
12/1/01 Recieved PC, BSF'd XWA F 38&39
12/14/01 BSF'd Tie TC 19
12/19/01 BSF'd XvT TC 14, XWA TC 27
1/12/01 BSF'd XWA TC 24&26
Name: Prophet "Andrew"
Rank: Major
Position: Scorp 2-3
Email: Prophet_100@yahoo.com
Pin #: 307
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 5/17/99
Date of Promotion: 5/27/00
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 840
Combat Rating: 19 LoCs
Activities:
11/14/01 Joined Scorpion
11/19/01 LoA awarded
1/9/01 BSF'd XWA TC 21&23, FCHG 1 XvT IW 23
Flight III
Name: Ultima "Andrew"
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Scorp. 3-1
Email: mr_sailor_dude@hotmail.com
Pin #: 7121
AWOL Status:
Date of Enlistment: 4/29/01
Date of Promotion: 9/3/01
Date of Eligibility: 4/1/02
FCHG Points:159
Combat Rating: none
Activities:
1/9/02 BSF'd XvT TC 20
Name: JDF1984 "Justin"
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Position: Scorp 2-2
Email: Jdf1984@yahoo.com
Pin #: 1738
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 7/29/99
Date of Promotion: 9/10/01
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 285
Combat Rating: 4 LoCs
Activities:
11/25/01 XWA TC 21
12/13/01 IWATS- AIM 100%
Name: Damon Kast
Rank: Captain
Position: Scorp 3-3
Email: damonkast@hotmail.com
Pin #: 5746
AWOL Status:
Date of Enlistment: 11/26/00
Date of Promotion: 7/8/01
Date of Eligibility: n/a
FCHG Points: 240
Combat Rating: 9 LoCs
Activities:
12/25/01 BSF'd XWA TC 19,21,22,23
Name: Strahd "Johnny"
Rank: Major
Position: Scorp 3-4
Email: strahd15@cogeco.ca
Pin #: 5789
AWOL Status: in contact
Date of Enlistment: 12/2/00
Date of Promotion: 7/22/01
Date of Eligibility: N/A
FCHG Points: 589
Combat Rating: 171 LoCs
Activities:
12/1/01 recieved PC
12/5/01 2 LoCs from FD
12/12/01 BSF'd XWA TC 21
12/13/01 BSF'd TieTC 11
12/15/01 4 LoCs and a DFC awarded BSF'd Tie TC 12
12/17/01 1 LoC awarded
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: Lord Knight Ekim Yellek, Lord of the Grand Order of the Phalanx
Commander’s Goals
- For every pilot to fly XWA battles 1-10, 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