"The Titan Gazette"
WING VIII Weekly Report
Week Ending 11.14.01
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).
I do have to say that after last week getting the TCCOM's Award was something definitely unexpected.
It shows that we are doing something right even if activity seems abit down. But hey GOOD JOB you guys
and gals. Again I say we couldn't have done it without you. Just let it be known that I tried to post a
news posting on TC.org, but apparently it wasn't important enough to be considered :( but I'll post here
what I was going to have posted on the news page just so you know:
SS/BSx4/PCx3/ISMx3/MoI/MoT-3gh/IS-3BW-1SW/CoL/CoB/OV
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XTM}
A-Wing: Absolut Carnage
"If you think you've caught me, I've already gotten away!"
ISD Colossus [http://www.isdcolossus.com]
Colossus Communications Officer
TCCOM's AWARD October 2001
------END MESSAGE------
So you see I did try to post something :) Anyway on to other things. ZF got a virus so he never got me a Squad report. Nu just had a change of Command so no report from them. Mu Squadron ahs a comp with Omega squadron again, so they can see if they can route the old geezers. LC Indaro Gallia and LCM Wysseri Arestar will be taking a brief Leav of absence from the 15th to the 18th because its Wyss's B-Day.
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 join us. It's 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.
A note for the comp we got going on. VA Mell has gotten a slight bit upset since not that many have entered his comps. So get to them. Show right below here is the deatils for those comps.
- http://www.imperialacademy.org/compdetails.asp?ID=938
- http://www.imperialacademy.org/compdetails.asp?ID=937
One thing I forgot to mention was congradulations to our very own CPT Avantar who travels on to bigger and better things by taking the reins of Stalker Squadron. We'll all miss ya Avy good luck. Don't forget where your home truely lies. We also welcome some new Sl's who have since made it to the rank of LT, as well as a couple of old timers who have come back from the RSV's or elsewhere to serve on our glorious SHIP! Now onto the rest!
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 been extended until the end of the week due to some tech errors. You still have some time 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.
- TIE-FREE Battle #160 - Colossus: Gold Rush
- TIE-FREE Battle #168 - Colossus Wing VIII Starfighter Overhaul
The current ISDCA Champ is Major Zystem Fryar, will he be the reining champ?
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
CM Mark Shueler takes command of Nu Squadron.
Shopping List
There are a couple at the top for the ISDCA comp. So get to your fighters and
FLY, FLY, FLY! There are some medals which are still pending, meaning I haven't gotten the time yet to
submit them, but after this report is posted then I will submit them, so stand by.
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
Things are picking up a bit now, school must be easing up a bit. 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. I've made a few posts have you?
Colossus Website
Absolut Vodka Has been doing some behind the scenes stuff again. But again you won't see them
yet. I finally got my PWS (Personal Web Server) running on my computer so it gives me the ability
to test the website without distracting from the current site. I'm in the process of redesigning the way it looks
and should be done soon, so stay tuned to the Colossus news page for further developements.
Academics
- "8" IWATS courses passed by Colossus Pilots this week..
- Wysseri Arestar ----> SM/2
- Adrian Tepes ----> TM, ICQ
- Wap Eal ----> SM/2, mIRC1
- Executor ----> IIC/1, TM
- Talas ----> TM
- Looks like noone 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.
- Colossus totals for November thus far:
- Total BSF's: 148
Total Missions: 656 <---we're half way to last months totals!
- Colossus final totals for October:
- Total BSF's: 234
Total Missions: 1,019
Looks like we're trying to catch and surpass our October goal. Can we? Lets see what happens. Squadron and pilot breakdown coming up.
- Top 5 Pilots of the Week
Looks good this week lots of flying was done. Here are the Top 5 Pilots for the last week showing off their BSF stats: - LT Adrian Tepes: 21 BSF's, 96 missions
- CM Wap Eal: 7 BSF's, 60 missions
- MAJ Zystem Fryar: 9 BSF's, 46 missions
- LT Talas: 5 BSF's, 28 missions
- CM Phalk Sturm: 5 BSF's, 24 missions
My congratz to LT Adrian Tepes in winning the POW (Pilot of the Week)! He took it away and made an outstanding show this past week! CM Wap Eal was close but just couldn't pull it off! Good job!
- Top 5 Pilots of the Month for October
- MAJ Zystem Fryar: 54 BSF's, 275 missions
- CPT Avantar: 30 BSF's, 148 missions
- LT Adrian Tepes: 25 BSF's, 100 missions
- CPT Daniel Klivian: 12 BSF's, 55 missions (tied for 4th
- LCM Mark Schueler: 12 BSF's, 55 missions (tied for 4th)
- CM Kalve Ryder: 18 BSF's, 47 missions
Congratz to MAJ Zystem Fryar for being the Top Gun for October. Keep up the good work.
Top Squadron of the Week
I have to say congratulations to Eta Squadron,
as they take the SOW (Squadron of the Week) award! They did it by flying
for: 43 BSF's and 214 missions so far. Outstanding activity guys! Will they manage to get WC's own next month? Stay tuned its
starting to heat up!
Top Squadron of the Month for October
Everyone congratulate PI Squadron! I think they broke a few squadron
records now with an overall 452 missions for the month of October. No one even
came close to touching this mark. It seemed that getting Squadron of the Month
was a real pressing issue for PI. Now that they have gotten it I wonder what
their goals will be now? But getting the SOM earns them the right to the WC's
Own award for October. Great Job!
Rats Extermination
Have to wait until next round
Medals
- Bronze Star (BS):-
- Adrian Tepes, Kalve Ryder
- Palpatine Crescant (PC):-
- Executer, RAF, Wysseri, Daniel Klivian, Kodiak Kereban
- Iron Star - Silver Wings (IS-SW):-
- None
- Iron Star - Bronze Wings (IS-BW):-
- None
- Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon (IS-BR):-
- None
- Medal Of Tactics -bh (MoT-bh):-
- None
- Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC):-
- None
- Imperial Security Medal (ISM:-
- Brad Tack, Aero Slasher, Robert, Alain Dindareanu, Jacob Racke, Dave Darklighter, Bigron, Drake, Adrian Pryde, Daniel Stephens, Mark Schueler, Indaro Gallia
- Legion of Combat (LoC):-
- Daniel Klivian x 3
- Medal of Instruction (MoI):-
- Kyle Katarn
Looking better, must mean activity is up now :P. How many can be given out? Lets see...
Promotions
- CM Mark Schueler ---> CM!!!
- LT Dirgo ----> LT!!!
- LT Majestic ----> LT!!!
- LCM Trideo Arkson ----> LCM!!!
- LCM Zept Leeartic ----> LCM!!!
- CM Phalk Sturm ----> CM!!!
Demotions
- None ----> ??
Transfers In
- CM Saadam ----> Pi 2-1
- COL Arso Slyth ----> Nu 3-3
- CM Mark Schueler ----> Nu CMDR
- LT Dirgo ----> Mu 2-2
- LT Majestic ----> Mu 3-2
- CM Nashaa KamBuel ----> Iota 2-2
- LT Samuel Shadd III ----> Iota 3-1
Transfers Out
- CPT Avantar ----> Stalker CMDR
- CPT Kodiak Kereban ----> RSV
Special - Name Changes or E-mail
- Adrian Tepes ----> AdrianTepes@isdcolossus.com
- Kyle Katarn ----> Kyle.Katarn@isdcolossus.com
- Talas ----> Talas@isdcolossus.com
Squadron Summaries
Once again the final rankings of the squadrons for October. Wanna see how
your squad is holding up? Listed with them is the amount of BSF's and missions
they did over the month. Take a look below at the order they have performed
during November thus far:
- Eta Squadron: 43 BSF's, 214 missions
- Pi Squadron: 41 BSF's, 201 missions
- Nu Squadron: 25 BSF's, 115 missions
- Omicron Squadron: 15 BSF's, 57 missions
- Mu Squadron: 18 BSF's, 52 missions
- Iota Squadron: 6 BSF's, 17 missions
Miscellanous
Finally the Wing is performing great! It looks like the team is becoming a well oiled machine and ready
to take on the universe. But can we? Well only time will tell. Coming soon are two more Wing vs Wing comps
can we make them our 4th and 5th wins to keep us on top and ahead of the game for the Fleet? We'll see, apparently
the fight is on. Now we got two Wings reay to take us on, they are Wing V and Wing XI. Good luck crew,
lets stomp the dog crap out of them.
Okay now for a little BS session. It seems as though some of us desire to have promotions, okay well most
of us do. But something to think about. If you haven't been promoted yet then a few things might have
happened. Either your activity is very low, only warranting a simple medal or your not doing something your
CMDR, or the COM or myself wants to see as far as activity. Take a look at your activity. What are you
doing? Do you think its enough? If you were a CMDR, would you promote someone in your shoes doing the same
level of activity your doing now? If the answer is yes, then you should have a talk with your CMDR. If
your not satisfied with his answer then bring the matter to me.
But remember look at your daily activity level, and answer those questions. Because remember this, the
COM and I see everything you do for the most part and can determine a course of action for you. But be
prepared for you may not receive the answer you so desire. If your not sure what you need to do to get
that next promotion, then again ask your CMDR, cuz he is the one who will recommend you for your next
promotion, so he will be able to tell you what he looks for in his pilots. We are here to help you get far
but only you can do the work to get there, not us. The reason why we are in the positions and ranks that
we have is because of the level of hard work we have put into getting here.
It goes with out saying, that if I missed something let me know. Theres alot of stuff going on so its
quite possible I have forgotten. So don't be shy just tell me okay! Thats all for this week, Until next
week, stay safe, be aware, and by all means WHAT YOUR SIX!
FLEET NEWS
As taken from www.tiecorps.org/news.asp
Tug Wars, Episode One: The Tug Menace
Subjugator COM Appointed
Relevant News in Detail
Tug Wars, Episode One: The Tug Menace
10:43 - FA Striker [striker@tiecorps.org]
In a joint effort from SCO and TAC Offices, here is something to celebrate the ten thousands graduates
of the IWATS Academy since High Admiral Astatine is Dean. Fly his personal Astatine-class Tug in the
newest XWA Battle, "The Tug Menace" !
Subjugator COM Appointed
09:51 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Without wasting any time, the ATF BGCOM has selected the new Commodore for the ISD Subjugator: Congratulations
to Rear Admiral Smitrock!
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!
BANNER: http://www.tiecorps.org/images/banners/wing8.jpg
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) LT Dirgo (tkbodeis@centurytel.net)
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) LT Majestic (Tie_Jazz@hotmail.com)
3) TBA
4) TBA
NU SQUADRON : Close Support
COMMANDER: CM Mark Schueler (mark@isdcolossus.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) CM Mark Schueler (mark@isdcolossus.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) COL Arso Slyth (Arsolimese@aol.com)
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) CM Saadam (saadam@poczta.wp.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) TBA
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 Nashaa KamBuel (dameon713@hotmail.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) LT Samuel Shadd III (weasel74@intelos.net)
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) TBA
3) TBA
4) TBA
FLIGHT II - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Body Flight
Motto: Fierce when provoked
1) TBA
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) CM Phalk Sturm (phalksturm@fullzero.com.ar)
2) LT Talas (Talas@isdcolossus.com)
3) LCM Zept Leeartic (Zept@isdcolossus.com)
4) TBA
Flag Officers - 1
Mu - 7
Nu - 7
Pi - 6
Omicron - 6
Iota - 7
Eta - 6
Total: 40
Respectfully Submitted
In the service of the Empire,
WC/LC Absolut Vodka/Wing VIII/ISD Colossus
SS/BSx4/PCx3/ISMx3/MoI/MoT-3gh/IS-3BW-1SW/CoL/CoB/OV
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XTM}
A-Wing: Absolut Carnage
Colossus Communications Officer
{E-Mail: absolutv@isdcolossus.com}
{AIM: AVCrush}
ISD Colossus Home Page [http://www.isdcolossus.com]
TCCOM's Award for October 2001