Scorpion Squadron Report for the week ending December Eleventh two thousand and one
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
Captain Ekim Yellek entered the Squadron briefing room. It did not look as it had a week ago. As Ekim approached the front, the pilots of Scorpion Squadron, stood and came to attention. As Ekim took the podium, "Gentlemen at ease, you can all take your seats." Ekim smiled broadly as he was about to give the weekly report to the squadron. He noticed fellow Wing XV squadron commander, Blair Vallyn at the front of the room and nodded. "My fellow pilots, I bring you good news. Our former squadron second in command, Blair was given command of Python, I have great faith that soon it will be upto the reputation a squadron on the VAN deserves. Also on the same topic, Commander Glorick or Johann as requested transfer to Python to serve as Blair's second in command.
"Therefore we will have a flight leader position opening. It was a difficult decision and after discussing it with Blair and Glorick Sunday night, I have made my choice. Due to the fact that he is having summer break right now, and lately has been quite active in all aspects, I'd like to congradulate Lieutenant Commander Ultima to the position of Scorpion third flight leader, for the second time. It was a dead heat between Ultima and Victor until I remembered that Ultima was on summer break. I therefore expect quite a bit from him. So congratz to Ultima, I hope third flight will accept him again." Ekim, pointed a finger to Ultima, who stood and Ekim clapped. The squadron joined in and Ultima smiled, and sat down again. "Okay with Blair and Glorick leaving that will open two slots in Scorpion. After recieving various requests, I have narrowed the selectees down to two, they will both fit into our squadron quite well I believe. So I would like to welcome Captains Damon Kast and Captain Azrael of Avenger to our little group. Congradulations to both of them. They are great pilots and well befitting of our proud name. Well that is truly the most important news. Because of the impending changes and additions, our roster will be mixed up shortly to reflect some projects i am thinking about for the future. That's all... Dismissed!"
Tie Corps News
TO site issues
18:01 - HA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au
Around 1AM on Saturday morning Australian time, the entire imperialacademy.org domain stopped serving ASP pages. Plain HTML and graphics still worked fine. I don't know what caused it and I've asked the hosting company to check logs and things for me so we might find out what went wrong. However, the site is back up and all functionality should be returned. If you have any problems, let me know at jpboyce@indigo.net.au
Volunteers needed!
12:33 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com
The War Officer is looking for volunteers, to test new WarGame rules. If interested, you must have some knowledge of wargaming, and being able to make TIE missions is a big plus. Contact VA Pel
Wing XX WC open to applications
06:13 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com
Applications are now being accepted for Wing XX Wing Commander. The qualifications/requirements are as follows:
Must have been a CMDR for no less than six months and hold the rank of Major or above
Must be on IRC for a minimum of 3-4 hours a week and be prepared to attend TC meetings on a regular basis.
Must be able to send in weekly Wing reports in a timely manner and without fail.
Answer all emails within 36 hours.
Importantly, you must be able to provide activities to keep pilots active and happy.
These are all in addition to the WC responsibilites listed in the Training Manual
Emperor's Hammer Crest for X-Wing Alliance
11:36 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org
Ever wanted to have the Emperor's Hammer logo displayed at the beginning of custom XWA missions ? Check the new official update available in the Tactical Manual
Competitions:
www.division-stormwind.org/scorp
or there are a few more listed here;
http://www.imperialacademy.org/compdetails.asp?ID=920
EH Enemies Comp- sounds excellent. Glorick: I hope you can I can continue to work on this.
Wing XV News
Congratulations to CPT Blair Vallyn of Scorpion squadron. He has been chosen the new CMDR of Python squadron. Good luck Vallyn. CM Erryc Lasitter is very sick right now, I send him best wishes in a speedy recovery. Good luck Erryc. :)
Transfers:
CPT Blair Vallyn ---> Python CMDR
Pending;
CM Johann Glorick---> Python 2-1
CPT Damon Kast RSV's---> Scorpion
CPT Azrael Avegner---> Scorpion
Promotions:
none
Medals:
LoC;
LC E. Tarkin
LCM Alec Qarni
Activity Reports: It seems Top Dog took a lot out of us. That was to be expected so, if you do a little it counts for a lot.
Flight I
CPT Ekim Yellek: LO fiction writing. Scorpion roster stuff. Lots of non-normal activities.
CPT Blair Vallyn: Transfered to Python congratz Andy
MAJ Prophet: Hey Andrew thanks for the note.. keep in touch buddy ;)
LC JDF: same to you too ;)
Flight II
LCM Alec Qarni: XvT DB 3, YEAY! real activity! :D wtg Alex
LC E. Tarkin: hehe goed zo Tarkin... wtg. Tarkin flew a few battles grabbed LoCs... Cheers mate :) thanks Erik
LCM Victor Kage: a little contact and some stuff.. hehe keep in touch :) thats a way, ty Liam
LCM Ultima: a lot of things.. mostly helping me get gfx for our new fighters :) ty Andrew
Flight III
LCM Johann Glorick: battles and free-missions... YEAY! wtg Glorick. and your leaving *sniff*, thanks David
MAJ Lusyankya: Lusy is busy at school but has been in good contact, thanks Mike :)
COL Zippy Hawk: It's Dave... :P nice battles. hehe.
MAJ Strahd: hey Johnny... this man was great this week in helping me out... thanks Strahd
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 Damon Kast (damonkast@hotmail.com)
3) MAJ Prophet (prophet_100@yahoo.com)
4) LC Jdf1984 (jdf1984@yahoo.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) LC E. Tarkin (erik@e-sjop.nl)
3) LCM Victor Kage (aka_the_bear@hotmail.com)
4) LCM Ultima (mr_sailor_dude@hotmail.com)
FLIGHT III - CLOAKSHAPE FIGHTER
Nickname: The Phalanxes Armor
Motto: We take the Punishment, our Strength Returns It
1) CPT Azrael (mjgruenwald@hotmail.com)
2) MAJ Lusankya (lusankya23@bytheshore.com)
3) COL Zippy Hawk (fraggle.hawk@freeuk.com)
4) MAJ Strahd (Strahd15@cogeco.ca)
Squadron Citations (45): We need to get this back to 50 before we can get our medals at MSE time.
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
XvT-DB Battle 2 - Rascar Political Disruption
XvT-DB Battle 3 - House Ludo Kressh: Battle for Frondra
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-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
FCHG Ratings
Executor [EXCR] (750 points)
[979] LC E. Tarkin
[820] MAJ Prophet
Legionnaire [LGNR] (500 points)
[569] MAJ Strahd
Centurion [CNTR] (400 points)
[453] COL Zippy Hawk
[435] CPT Azrael
Paladin [PLDN] (300 points)
[358] MAJ Ekim Yellek
Knight [KNGT] (250 points)
[285] LC Jdf1984
[276] LCM Alec Qarni
Gallant [GALL] (200 points)
[220] CPT Damon Kast
Cavalier [CAVL] (150 points)
[164] LCM Victor Kage
[156] LCM Ultima
Lancer [LANC] (25 points)
[48] MAJ Lusankya
Combat Ratings
Top Ace 2nd (350 points)
[352] LC E. Tarkin
Ace 1st (200 points)
[201] MAJ Strahd
Veteran 1st (100 points)
[103] 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
[1] MAJ Lusankya
[1] LCM Alec Qarni