CMDR/MAJ Krax Tarnisar reporting in for Spear Squadron on October 29, 2001.

Fleet News
I’m not going to repeat it all here for you. Check out http://www.tiecorps.org/news.asp. There’s a ‘short notice’ competition going on for some Halloween graphics.

Wing News
Not a whole lot going on in the Wing. We’ve finally gotten, it seems, a new commander for Shield Squadron, leaving Hammer the only one without a CMDR. Other than that, it’s been pretty quiet overall. Maybe we should do some posting to the Wing mailing list and see if we can get some excitement going.

Squadron News
Priority Alpha-One: Phase III of the BGC ended today. Prior to this weekend, I had only received submissions from one of you: LT Owen. Hopefully when I go to post this report, I will have found my in-box jammed with your submissions. Remember – this one’s required. Excuses submitted after Phase III ends will NOT BE ACCEPTED!

We have a new squadron member. By now I’m sure you’ve seen his posts on the mailing list, but this is his formal welcome. Everyone, give LT Travinor Hell a warm welcome! He’s off to a good start in the squadron, having completed his first IWATS course and earning that first promotion.

I’m looking at setting up some inter-squadron competitions as soon as the BGC is over. Does anyone have any suggestions about missions we could use? I’m asking because I don’t fly free missions all that much; I tend to prefer the battles. And I’ve found that the ratings don’t necessarily count for much. Sound off on the mailing list and make your opinions count.

Activity Reports
CMDR/MAJ Krax Tarnisar: Did a graphic for Phase III – started flying a mission

FM/LT Travinor Hell – Posted to squadron – checked in – did TIE Tactics course – promoted to LT

FL/CM Argyle Ironfist (XO): Checked in – on leave

FM/LT Owen: Checked in – submitted graphic – acting Flight Leader of Viking Flight

FM/LCM Olenar Ki-Aton: No contact

FL/CM Jodo Kast: No contact

FM/LT Zuckuss: No contact

Miscellaneous
Remember – don’t cheat!

The squadron nickname has officially been changed. That means that the banner competition is in full swing. The nickname translates to “Honorable Striker.” I’d like to see something that combines the nickname with the existing flight nicknames (if possible). The winning design (judged by myself and the flight leaders, with some outside help if things get close) will earn the artist a nice, shiny ISM as well as some good brownie points on the ATR (always good for promotion…).

Squadron Roster

SPEAR SQUADRON OF WING IX : Long-Range Support
COMMANDER: MAJ Krax Tarnisar (miner49er@excite.com) - #4626
NICKNAME: Long Arm of the Law
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/spear.jpg
MOTTO: Ehrenhafter Krieger - Honorable Striker
HOME PAGE: http://spearsquadron.ehonline.org
MESSAGE BOARD: http://fightingninth.org

FLIGHT I - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Halberd
Motto: Strike from afar
1) MAJ Krax Tarnisar (miner49er@excite.com) - #4626
2) LT Travinor Helll (snobby_bobby@juno.com) - #7871
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Viking
Motto: Harbinger of Terror!
1) LCM Argyle Ironfist (Argyle_Ironfist@hotmail.com) - #4227
2) LT Owen (oamanby@aol.com) - #4218
3) LCM Olenar Ki-Aton (Martin.Hasler@gmx.com) - #1978
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - TIE ADVANCED
Nickname: Pilum
Motto: Certain Striker
1) CM Jodo Kast (pantera_63@hotmail.com) - #686
2) LT Zuckuss (michaelwatts09@hotmail.com) - #7627
3) TBA
4) TBA


Total: 7

Respectfully submitted,
CMDR/MAJ Krax Tarnisar/Spear/Wing IX/ISD Relentless