WING VIII Weekly Report

Week Ending 11.06.01

Wing News

(Note: Any replies to anything in here should be made to the Colossus Egroups at (ISD-Colossus@yahoogroups.com) or me individually at (absolutv@isdcolossus.com).

Well now isn't that a topic to discuss these days :) It would seem that we have done something we haven't done for awhile. Like work together and become that well oiled machine. With all parts working together all in sync. Now me and Mell likes this very much. I'm only glad that I was the WC during this time frame. It is an honor to be able to have served with you, flown with you and worked with all of you to help get this award to this ship again after over 1 year since the last time it was given to this ship.

Guess what? Well the HGK comp is finally underway. And can ya believe it we actually have 5 paired groups who are competing now to see which pilots will continue on to the next round. As was stated in the e-mail sent out, no more entries will be taken until after the first Grand Knight is announced. So wish the candidates luck!

Today we say good bye to LCM Bizzare who due to RL matters had to go to the RSV's until her stuff is taken care of. Just like we've said before RL is first and foremost. If you have any RL troubles, eg. school, wives, etc then take leave and go fix it before its to late. I would rather see you on leave for a month then lose you forever. We have a good strong Wing here and I'm sure that it will continue. Its only because of you that we have achieved the things we have.

Remember we have brought back the Wing meetings in case you don't know. We hold Wing meetings every sunday in the #isd_colossus channel at 02:00pm EST (01:00pm CST, 7:00pm GMT). Just sign on to IRC using the undernet servers and joiin us. The meetings have went well even though most aren't sure what to do. But it is a time when you can voice your opinion and be heard. After the meetings we usually have a question and answer time for you to ask the WC and COM questions of things you need answers to or something that we have put out and you don't understand.

Another refresher. Our COM/VA Mell has set up 2 comps for us to do and they are:

• http://www.imperialacademy.org/compdetails.asp?ID=938
• http://www.imperialacademy.org/compdetails.asp?ID=937

Colossus Standing Orders
Colossus Standing Orders
Standing Order #1: (RL) Real Life first!
Of course the first and foremost thing is RL. It is highly recommended to take all RL matters first and before all ship functions, unless you just don't care. I would like to enforce this order to all members. But please be reminded that you should inform your superiors of any situation so that we can count you on LOA, and don't forget to mark your profile stating your on Leave. Even if your only going to be on leave for 2 days, please mark your absence. This way if it takes longer than we know where you are and won't count you as MIA/AWOL.

This has been shortened for you. The rest maybe seen on the ISD Colossus website.

ISDCA - ISD Colossus Ace Competition Round #2
Has started as of November 4th. You have 2 weeks to fly the linked missions shown below. All CMDR's must keep a running total of their pilots who fly, and on November 15th they need to turn in a pilot flight report of who flew to me.

1. TIE-FREE Battle #160 - Colossus: Gold Rush
2. TIE-FREE Battle #168 - Colossus Wing VIII Starfighter Overhaul

Hall of the Grand Knight - (HGK):

Will start off on November 1st. Jsut waiting to see who will e-mail accepting the challenge to fly. On November 4th which is plenty of time for everyone to contact me, I will announce the matches and missions to fly. So ya better hurry and submit your names so I can place them in the pool to see who will fly against who in the first round. If your not familiar with the rulz then I suggest you brush up on these, so visit the HGK website at Hall of the Grand Knight make sure you read the rules carefully. They are not difficult, but they don't tolerate certain areas as stated, so please understand the rules of engagment. If there are any questions contact the Hall moderators.

Command Changes
None.

Shopping List
There are a couple at the top for the ISDCA comp. So get to your fighters and FLY, FLY, FLY!

Lastly, like I said before, if you want some easy medals, then go fly. I have in the past awarded, ISMs for flying 20+ missions, PCs for flying 40+ missions, and BSs for flying 80+ missions. So if your game for a medal then go fly, its not hard just takes a little of your time and patience. Medals for the past week will be awarded after I submit this report as I will be submitting them right after :P

Reviews

Egroups
Seems things are alittle slow but thats due to some restraints in everyones activity. So Come one lets pick up the chatter and fill those e-mail boxes. A small reminder to the CMDR's, is you need to make sure that everyone is part of their egroups to ensure they get all mail sent to them. Just make sure you CC VA Mell on all communiqués. I don't want him being left out! Remember if you reply to this Wing Report you will need to contact me via my e-mail at: LC Absolut Vodka (absolutv@isdcolossus.com) or simply add the Colossus egroup addy at (ISD-Colossus@yahoogroups.com) to the TO: line. I can't express this enough. Because if your reply is trivial then the others don't need to see it, as well as being personal.

IRC
This is a better means of chat among our members. Things are picking up but lets get some of our newer members on-line IRC, however, things are picking up, really! Unfortunately my time on-line has been cut short to mostly weekends, as I have lots do to. Lastly, make sure you use the undernet when you sign on, then go to Channel #isd_colossus. This is where you'll find the most talkative of the Wing :)

Message Boards
Go post! ISD Colossus Message Board

Colossus Website
Absolut Vodka Has updated the War Room page. So go take a look. But thats it, cuz my work (RL) has gotten a bit busy again so not much done. However, it is in the works to do a remodel of the site and is slowly being created, so stay tuned to the Colossus news page for further developements.

Academics

1. 10 IWATS courses passed by Colossus Pilots this week..
• Adrian Tepes ----> TT, AIM
• Aero Slasher ----> M/2
• Wap Eal ----> TT, CBX
• Executor ----> M/1, M/2, AIM, GFX
• Avantar ----> ASP
2. Looks like only one got awarded an ISM again this week. IWATS courses for the Colossus is picking up again, I'm glad to see it. It shows that our pilots are working towards being more knowledgeable. If an ISM sounds cool to you then we can help you get an easy ISM. Just apply yourself for a few minutes of your day and do 4 IWATS courses for the week and you'll get one too! But they must be completed and passed within the reporting week or it doesn't count :P And CMDR's don't forget to try and atleast get those who you think will be promising Officers for the future to take the SM/2 course.

BSF STATISTICS
Okay here we are at the heart of the Wing. The things we've all waited all month to see. Well maybe you don't want to see it but here it is anyway :P . But just remember, don't cheat to get that high score, as it will put your career in danger, trust me. Now onto the overall stats for the Wing.

1. Colossus totals for November thus far:
• Total BSF's: 95
  Total Missions: 446 <---it already looks quite possible we could beat last months totals

2. Colossus final totals for September:
• Total BSF's: 167
  Total Missions: 674

Relevant News in Detail
Star Wars Episode II teaser
12:05 - SA Kawolski [absurefire@aol.com]
If you haven't seen it yet, you can check out the new Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones teaser on apple.com.
To view it, open a NEW browser window and copy-and-paste this URL: http://starwars.apple.com/ep2/breathing/

Wing VI WC Steps Down
13:27 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Lieutenant Colonel Jesseb has announced his decision to step down as Wing Commander for Wing VI, and take up a FM's position in Zeta. This means that the position is now vacant and Rear Admiral Proton is now accepting applications for a new WC. He requests that all applicants should have a sense of fair play, a good work ethic and a creative streak that will lead to constant activity and fun throughout the Wing.

Wing Roster

WING VIII OF THE ISD COLOSSUS
WING COMMANDER: LC Absolut Vodka (absolutv@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: Titans
MOTTO: We seek vengence on those who claim to be Immortal!
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/WC/index.asp
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=19&v=2&s=0


MU SQUADRON : Strike
COMMANDER: CPT Kyle Katarn (Kyle.Katarn@ehnet.org)
NICKNAME: The Flying Cows!
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/mu.jpg
MOTTO: MMmmmoooooooooooooo!!!!
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/Mu/index.htm

FLIGHT I - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: Raging Bulls!
Motto: We'll dig your grave and bury you too, total cost to you no charge!
1) CPT Kyle Katarn (Kyle.Katarn@ehnet.org)
2) LCM Bigron (oldskoolink@aol.com)
3) TBA
4) LCM Janus (Janus@isdcolossus.com)

FLIGHT II - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: RedSharks!
Motto: The natural predators!
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/muflightgroup2/
1) CM Kalve Ryder (zaxx@talondesigns.com)
2) TBA
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Licorice Goblins!
Motto: Candy coated and full of flavor!
1) LCM Dave Darklighter (DaveDarklighter@isdcolossus.com)
2) TBA
3) TBA
4) TBA


NU SQUADRON : Close Support
COMMANDER: CPT Kodiak Kereban (Kodiak_kereban@hotmail.com)
NICKNAME: Silent Stalkers
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/nu.jpg
MOTTO: Death waits in silence
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/nu
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.sitepowerup.com/mb/view.asp?BoardID=129309

FLIGHT I - TIE ADVANCED
Nickname: The Silent Avengers
Motto: Nu pilots never die, They just go to hell and regroup
1) CPT Kodiak Kereban (Kodiak_kereban@hotmail.com)
2) LT Adrian Tepes (alucard_at@hotmail.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Fenris' Claws
Motto: No matter how many times you knock us down, we'll get right back up!
1) LCM Jacob Racke (kernkrewe@email.msn.com)
2) LCM Pit Viper (pitviper3001@yahoo.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Phantom Fighters
Motto: Seek-Attack-Destroy, That is all we need to know.
1) LCM Oorl Quygg (f_23blackwiddow@hotmail.com)
2) COL Dan Malaktos (Cloud88FF7@aol.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA


PI SQUADRON : Long-Range Support
COMMANDER: MAJ Zystem Fryar (zysfryar@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: Black Knights
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/pi.gif
MOTTO: Victoria a Virtute - Victory by Valor
HOMEPAGE: http://pi.clanhappy.com/index.asp

FLIGHT I - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: The Eyes of the Emperor
Motto: The Emperor's Eyes See All
Homepage: http://www.isdcolossus.com/Pi/FlightOne
1) MAJ Zystem Fryar (zysfryar@isdcolossus.com)
2) LT Mortifus Dermonth (lordofchaos@costarricense.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - MISSILE BOAT
1) CPT Avantar (avantar@poczta.onet.pl)
2) CPT Brad Tack (BradTack@isdcolossus.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - MISSILE BOAT
1) CPT RAF (rngdlc@yahoo.es)
2) LT Executor (laurenswyns@hotmail.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA


OMICRON SQUADRON : Heavy Assault
COMMANDER: CPT Daniel Klivian (danielklivian@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: The Winged Horsemen
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/omicron.jpg
MOTTO: We Are Your Worst Fears Brought to Life!
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/Omicron/
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.egroups.com/group/omicronsquad

FLIGHT I - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Dark Storm of the Empire
Motto: Beware the calm before the Storm!
1) CPT Daniel Klivian (danielklivian@isdcolossus.com)
2) LT Endymion (franz73@rocketmail.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - ASSAULT GUNBOAT
Nickname: Riders of the Apocalypse
Motto: Nothing is beyond us!
1) LCM Alain Dindareanu (cracky90@tiefighter.org)
2) LT Robert (robertkeyes@hotmail.com)
3) LT Greeko Rojin (owenworley@barrysworld.com)
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: StarLancers
Motto: A Well Trained Pilot is Worth More Than an ISD!
1) LCM Wysseri Arestar (Wysseri@isdcolossus.com)
2) LT Aero Slasher (lugia6600@altavista.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA


IOTA SQUADRON : Escort
COMMANDER: CPT Daniel Stephens (danielstephens@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: Wolfpack
MOTTO: Out of the ashes comes the new age terrors.
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/Iota/Index.asp
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www1.sitepowerup.com/mb/view.asp?BoardID=113897

FLIGHT I - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: The Obsidian Veil
Motto: We are what nightmares are made of.
1) CPT Daniel Stephens (danielstephens@isdcolossus.com)
2) LT Trideo Arkson (Beachdoggy@aol.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - TIE ADVANCED
Nickname: The Howling Shadows
Motto: We´re the personified fear that haunts your worst nightmares...
1) CM Aidan Pryde (AidanPryde@isdcolossus.com)
2) CM Anthony Starr (PVTStender@aol.com)
3) LC Drake (Drake@isdcolossus.com)
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: The Hammerers
Motto: Bloodshed is our anvil and you're right on it!
1) TBA
2) CM Anthony Starr (PVTStender@aol.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA


ETA SQUADRON : Assassination
COMMANDER: LC Indaro Gallia (Indaro@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: The Assassins
MOTTO: Live by Honour, Kill by Stealth
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/Eta/

FLIGHT I - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: Spirit Flight
Motto: Instant Glory
1) LC Indaro Gallia (Indaro@isdcolossus.com)
2) LT Talas (Talas@isdcolossus.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Body Flight
Motto: Fierce when provoked
1) LCM Mark Schueler (mark@isdcolossus.com)
2) CM Wap Eal (WAldam@t-online.de)
3) LT Trowa (OglesbyD@nettally.com)
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: Mind Flight
Motto: Mantis Hunters
1) LCM Phalk Sturm (phalksturm@fullzero.com.ar)
2) TBA
3) LT Zept Leeartic (Zept@isdcolossus.com)
4) TBA