Thought for the week
Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
Squadron News
Alas; nothing happened...
Come on guys; I know that at least SOME of you read this report. You might as well fly!
(Yes; I know... I've not been all that active myself lately. Next week, I will try to redeem myself)
Perhaps a little poetry will be enough to activate you?
Poetry
There once were two ships that were flying through space
And on one of those ships was a guy with no face
True evil he was, and his black mask did show it
Chasing his daughter, but he did not yet know it
The princess was scared and knew not what to do
So she stuck some weird card in a droid called Artoo
The card contained facts that were so confidential
To the Empire these plans were so purely essential
The droids got away, but the Princess did not
And the droids wound up stuck in a place that was hot
Stolen by Jawas, subsequently sold
What sort of adventure was soon to unfold?
Luke Skywalker, living with Artoo's new owner
Was young and naive and a bit of a loner
Stuck with the job of cleaning the droids
A message came out that no sane man avoids
A girl so gorgeous that Luke would have kissed her
If only he knew this chick was his sister
The message she sent via Artoo's light scope
"Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope"
This guy called Kenobi who lived in the canyons
Turned out to be one of Artoo's best companions
But what Luke would learn when he met this whoever
Was something that would change his life forever
This guy Obi Wan was just getting too old
And Luke had grown weary of being controlled
He could have stayed back but he figured why bother
I'll go be a Jedi, and be like my father
Mos Eisley was now the next destination
But the Empire was already on the plantation
The Empire had smarts, but Obi Wan had more
These weren't the droids they were looking for
When they met Han Solo, he was quite the cock
And Luke's flying skills he soon would mock
But Obi Wan's offer could not be refused
Han Solo's debt would soon be defused
Off into space, things soon got screwy
Han Solo knew it as did his friend Chewie
Approaching a moon with some trepidation
That's not a moon, it's a space station
A tractor beam sucked the ship right inside
But Han and the gang had enough smarts to hide
What Luke soon found out was just too much to bear
The girl in the message was in here somewhere
Disguised as a Storm Trooper, Luke could not wait
To see this chick here in Block 1138
Getting in was easy, but Luke heeded Han's shout
"We're gonna have company!" There was no way out.
Into the garbage chute, all of them fled
But soon the compactor would make them see red
Good thing that Artoo was so well endowed
He stopped the compactor and made his fans proud
The final escape to a hidden base
The Princess was finally at home in her place
But now those confidential plans came out
This thing that the Empire built had some clout
The plans did suggest that there could be a way
To send this big monster straight to the ash tray
Han Solo did not will his help to provide
He thought this whole mission was mass suicide
But Luke had his faith, he believed in the Force
Time for some smackdown, no time for remorse
The ships were so small they evaded quite well
Till Vader sent smaller ships to give them hell
One by one, the Rebels did go down
Explosions so cool that you just couldn't frown
Till Luke found himself all alone in the pass
With one chance for a shot and three guys on his ass
Daddy took shots but he kept aiming wrong
Puzzling, with this one the Force was sure strong
Finally he managed to singe Artoo
This was his big moment, then it would be through
The sights were set, Daddy pulled the trigger
But what he hit was something much bigger
While looking to see what this was all about
Daddy tipped his wingman and spun himself out
You're all clear, kid, now let's blow this thing
And go home, Han said to the battered X-Wing
One single shot, went in like a breeze
And the fireworks show was sure to please
And this was the Rebels' first big victory
But there is much more to the story, you see
Luke's future, Han's past, and Vader's big present
All came in the sequels which were really quite pleasant
I'd do all three movies if I had the time
But the flicks already are far too sublime
For weirdos like me to wreck them like this
It is now time that myself I dismiss.
Announcements
Tactical Manual v3.0
FA Marcin Szydlowski
After years of waiting (sorry guys), we have finaly new Tactical Manual. Version 3.0 has everything included from TMDs to EHBL. Check out this link and download the offline version (zipped file, MS Word 2000 format). Enjoy!
As always, sent your suggestions to me.
Wing X Commander open for applications
FA Ender mBind
Wing X WC open to applications for the next few days... contact RA Stuart.
standard requirements.
TIEBGCOM Chosen
FA Cyric
After reviewing the applications sent to the Flight Office, BubbaX has been found to be the best fit for the Battlegroup. With his knowledge of many of the platforms including FreeWorlds and JTL, I am hoping that he will lead the TIEBG to new heights!
So with that, BubbaX is the new Tie Corps BattleGroup Commodore!
Congrats!
FW Update
HA Priyum Patel
Some important political updates for Freeworlders - our Allies & Hostiles list has been updated to reflect recent events:
The following Factions are now hostile to us: Disac Pirates, Privateer Fleet, Black Sun (see below) and the Trade Federation.
The TF were added because they repeatedly attacked our traders under the guise of "Commerce Raiding". Unacceptable.
We have an Alliance with the Empire (pretty much the same as it was in 1.64).
We have a non-aggression trade agreement between our traders and the Black Sun - This allows Wampa and Argosy Squadrons to trade in the Y'Toub & Kessel Systems, but they may not dock at Black Sun bases or trade in Spice. All other EH tags remain hostile. The cost for this is $15,000,000 per week payable by any Wampa, Argosy or EHC character to Barticus (assuming they have the money). Payment must be reported to myself and Keller immediately.
Also note that you may NOT have characters in two factions that are hostile to each other. This means if you have an EH tag and a TF tag, you must suspend one of these characters for as long as the hostilities continue. If you choose not to continue the EH character, then please stay out of #ISD_Predator for obvious reasons. If this effects you, please let me know.
Competitions
Imperial Storm V
Deadline: Goodness knows.
URL: http://waroffice.minos.net
Description: Big old wargame with the entire TIE Corps involved.
BGCOM's Legate
Deadline: Monthly.
Description: Titles for the top three pilots in the ASF each month. An IS-GW and the title of "BGCOM's Legate" for the winner.
Week of War Incentive
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1403
Description: Iron Stars for ASF WoW winners! Hurray!
Recruitment Incentive
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1461
Description: Recruit RSVists and help CTs train to help the ASF! Do it for the Flight! Do it for the Squadron! Do it for the Wing! Do it for the ship! Do it for the division! Do it for the club! Do it for your loved ones! Do it for the Emperor! Do it for the Fleet Commander! Do it for Vader! Whatever helps, really.
Hazination Time
Fly XWA-FREE 17, 23, 42, and 69. People who beat me will be rewarded.
EXTENDED thru Nov 30
http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1574
Capture the Flags
Fly XWA-TC 19 with your teammater. Pilots who beat me and Justin will become part of the Wing XV Honor Guard.
EXTENDED thru Nov 30
http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1578
Bizarre Titles
Use your noggins here. The task is to come up with the most outlandish title for yourself possible. For instance, a good title would be "Purple Monkey Dishwasher". Points are awarded for creativity and randomness, and are judged by yours truly.
Winner gets an IS-SR, gets to come up with a strange title for me.
Second place gets an IS-BR, and gets to keep their title in their ID line for a month or so.
Rating Races
FCHG and Combat Rating races, except this time, I'll actually keep track of them. IS-SW to the winners, IS-BW to second place.
http://www.ehtiecorps.org/competitions/details.asp?ID=1587
Activity
CM Frankie
Posted on EH forum
Email-contact
Commander-duties
SL Owen Quadinaros
No contact - Please Email me!
CM Xeraan Rhazzazor
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LT Teemer
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LT Laurence Angelo
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MAJ Gustan
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LT Val Krace
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LT Phoenix
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Pilot of the Week
Pilot? What pilot?? Do we have pilots??!?
Picture of the Week
http://www.nerf-herders-anonymous.net/SevWars2004.jpg
Squadron Roster
WASP SQUADRON OF WING XV : Assassination
COMMANDER: CM Frankie (F.J.Louwer@kabelfoon.nl) - #10462
NICKNAME: The Emperor's Sting
BANNER: http://www.ehtiecorps.org/images/banners/wasp.jpg
MOTTO: Death comes from the Dark
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=59
FLIGHT I - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: The Executors
Motto: We stop for no one
1) CM Frankie (F.J.Louwer@kabelfoon.nl) - #10462
2) SL Owen Quadinaros (olli.mahonen@mbnet.fi) - #11307
3) TBA
4) TBA
FLIGHT II - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: The Drones of Death
Motto: Pray you never get stung, for our venom is deadly
1) CM Xeraan Rhazzazor (Xeraan@grasekabeln.de) - #3998
2) LT Teemer (teemer2003@hotmail.com) - #11039
3) LT Laurence Angelo (Lowellpriestley@hotmail.com) - #10489
4) TBA
FLIGHT III - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: The Killer Angels
Motto: Don't cross us, you won't survive
1) MAJ Gustan (arzona4499rangers@yahoo.com) - #10856
2) LT Val Krace (heavenscry2001@yahoo.co.uk) - #11423
3) LT Phoenix (jedimaster119@hotmail.com) - #11272
4) TBA
Total: 8
Squadron Citations (2)
XWA-TC Battle 1 - Avenger Encounter
XWA-TC Battle 8 - Hammer to Anvil
FCHG List
Centurion [CNTR] (400 points)
[456] CM Frankie
Knight [KNGT] (250 points)
[264] CM Xeraan Rhazzazor
Dragoon [DRAG] (100 points)
[129] MAJ Gustan
Lancer [LANC] (25 points)
[31] LT Teemer
Grenadier [GREN] (10 points)
[13] LT Laurence Angelo
Combat Rating Listings
Marksman 2nd (20 points)
[24] CM Frankie
[23] MAJ Gustan
Certified (5 points)
[5] CM Xeraan Rhazzazor
CMDR/CM Frankie/Wasp/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard
BSx2/PCx4/ISM/IS-2BW-1BR-5SW-3SR-1GW/LoC-CSx2-Rx4/DFC-Rx2/CoB/LoA/OV [CNTR] {IWATS-AIM-FLA-ICQ-IIC/1-M/1-MP}