The Titan Gazette
WING VIII Weekly Report
Week Ending 10.31.01
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).
Happy Halloween!
Welcome to the last Wing Report for the Month of October. We got several comps going on and lots of
new things happening right now! But first as the topic states, "Happy Halloween to all!" This is a
day if your unfamiliar with it, where we scare the hell out of little kids when they come to our doors
looking for trick or treat candy. And do I ever have a scary mask for them this year. But actually its
the same as I used last year but they probably won't remember it anyway :P .
Next, a simple reminder to all, CONGRATULATIONS for winning the Wing VIII vs Wing VI comp. A big deal
you say? Why yes it is, as it makes us 3 for 3 for Wing competitions. This is a good thing, and makes
the COM and WC very happy. For those of you who participated you've earned yourself a day off today! But
don't get to lazy cuz we'll be needing your services again real soon, just as soon as I get more comp
details ironed out, we'll be fighting again for our honor!
Note: tomorrow starts the first series of our new "HGK Ladder Competition". If your interested and
want to join, then you better hurry. I'm taking names from now until the 4th of November to determine
who will fight against who in the battle to be listed as a Grand Knight of the Colossus. Who will be
the first to adorn the honor? I guess you'll have to wait an see. If you need more info about this comp
then go to this link:
Hall of the Grand Knight
Hats off to our COM for doing some creative thinking and coming up with some comps for us to do.
Whew! I'm tired of doing it all :P. But never the less he did a wonderful job and knowing this you had
better participate and join in the fun. One of them involves coming up with a new Nickname for the ship.
Since I guess he no longers like the Titans and grew tired of it. It only means I gotta change the blasted
name of the Wing Report now :(
Next one is a COM's ship flag comp. Whats this you say? Well lemme explain it to you :). Our beloved COM
has decided he wants a flag (heh or does he really mean....). Okay seriously, he wants a flag to represent
the COM's Own when its decided what squadron it will be. He also wants to be able to pass the flag to the
winning squadron and they will fly the COM's flag for a month, until the wiener (I mean
winner :P) of the
next month is chosen.
Now keep in mind he's done these knowing we already have two comps to do and while ECR is in a waiting
phase, you know like waiting for the last and final round of ECR :) . Be that as it may, these comps are
fairly easy to do, ad should not really interfere with our competition operations for the moment. Should
they do so, all comps will be placed on hold until ECR is complete.
Even though somethings are going slightly slow these days for the ship as a whole, we are still doing an outstanding job overall. I think and its only my opinion that we should either be first or a second place candidate for ECR and thanks to the help of those who participated. Especially those who so far have done all phases to the present day. Okay thats about all I got for this portion, I'll do the rest of the report with stats before I continue my review of the Wing.
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 Colossus website.
ISDCA - ISD Colossus Ace Competition Round #2
Due to start November 1st. Okay like I stated, here it is October 31, and the start of the ISDCA #2.
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 flgith report of who flew.
- TIE-FREE Battle #160 - Colossus: Gold Rush
- TIE-FREE Battle #168 - Colossus Wing VIII Starfighter Overhaul
Yes as you may have noticed that the missions to fly were created by yours truely for the ship. So get out there and fly them to your best ability. I want to see alot of pilots doing this comp. Last time I believe we only had a few. Lets try and show are participation by being extremely active for this okay :) 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
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.
Academics
- 8 IWATS courses passed by Colossus Pilots this week..
- Adrian Tepes ----> M/1, M/2, IIC/1, IIC/2, IIC/3, SM/2
- Aero Slasher ----> SM/2, TM
- Trideo Arkson ----> M/1
- Looks like only one got awarded an ISM this week. 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 October:
- Total BSF's: 234
Total Missions: 1,019 <---now thats alot better don't ya think :)
- Colossus final totals for September:
- Total BSF's: 167
Total Missions: 674
Looks like we've surpassed our September goal. An outstanding job pilots! Squadron and pilot breakdown coming up.
- Top 5 Pilots of the Week
Looks much better this week and for the end of the month. Here are the Top 5 Pilots for the last week showing off their BSF stats: - LT Adrian Tepes: 25 BSF's, 100 missions
- MAJ Zystem Fryar: 20 BSF's, 94 missions
- CPT Avantar: 15 BSF's, 61 missions
- CPT Daniel Klivian: 8 BSF's, 33 missions
- CM Dave Darklighter: 3 BSF's, 14 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! MAJ Zystem Fryar was on his arse but Tepes managed to pull it off taking the top gun award away from ZF for the week! Well it looks like PI finally lost the big cookie the POW title giving it up to Nu. Good job Tepes!
- 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 Pi Squadron, as they take
the SOW (Squadron of the Week) award again for the third week! They did
it by flying for: 38 BSF's and 163 missions for the week. Outstanding activity guys! They kept a
steady pace through out the week thus earning them the title of Squadron of the Week for the third
straight week. Good job guys! Maybe Mell will award something for this. I mean this is like an
astonishing come back from a squadron who was once gonna be shut down for lack of activity!
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
- Iron Star - Silver Wings:-
- Zystem Fryar
- Iron Star - Bronze Wings:-
- Kyle Katarn, RAF
- Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon:-
- None
- Medal Of Tactics -bh:-
- Drake
- Distinguished Flying Cross:-
- Daniel Klivian
- Imperial Security Medal:-
- Adrian Tepes
- Legion of Combat:-
- Daniel Klivian x 8 (man this dude is unstoppable)
Had a few this week. I think this will change in the coming weeks.
Promotions
- None.
Demotions
None.
Transfers In
- None ----> ??
Transfers Out
- None yet ----> ??
Special - Name Changes or E-mail
None.
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 October:
- Pi Squadron: 91 BSF's, 452 missions
- Eta Squadron: 29 BSF's, 134 missions
- Nu Squadron: 32 BSF's, 129 missions
- Mu Squadron: 38 BSF's, 129 missions
- Omicron Squadron: 28 BSF's, 114 missions
- Iota Squadron: 16 BSF's, 61 missions
Miscellanous
Well as you can see there was alittle bit that happened this week along with some drastic changes during
October! I send my congratz to PI again for wining the top honors and becoming the next WC's Own and
getting the Squadron of the Month for the Wing. Looks like they get to hold the title until the next
squad is picked, unless they think they can keep it? Hmmm...what a concept Pi taking it 2 months in a row?
Now that would be something to see.
Well crap I've gone and done it. I've totally blanked out. Between writing this report, giving out candy
and watching the baby, while the wife makes supper has totally done me in tonight :( which sucks really cuz
I know I had more to say. But hey, I'm sure you all don't wanna hear me ranting and raving right? But its
okay if I send out my praises for you though right? Well you guys and gals of Wing VIII have done and been
totally outstanding for the month of October only :P (jokeing of course). No really I'm proud of you all
and I hope we can continue this as we have been.
But I leave with these last words. When the last part of ECR comes, GET TO IT AND DON'T LET UP! We don't need
anyone trying to give us a competition for the title which we know is OURS! Also stand by, as talks will be
continuing with the Challenge for the next Wing vs Wing comp. Until next week, stay safe, be aware, and by all means WHAT YOUR SIX!
FLEET NEWS
As taken from www.tiecorps.org/news.asp
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Wing Roster
WING VIII OF THE ISD COLOSSUS
WING COMMANDER: LC Absolut Vodka (absolutv@isdcolossus.com)
NICKNAME: Titans
MOTTO: We are mere mortals who, through our actions, are odious to the moderate man
HOMEPAGE: http://www.isdcolossus.com/WC/Data/drake.html
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) LCM Bizzare (Orion1414@aol.com)
2) TBA
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) LCM Mark Schueler (mark@isdcolossus.com)
2) TBA
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
Flag Officers - 1
Mu - 5
Nu - 6
Pi - 6
Omicron - 7
Iota - 6
Eta - 5
Total: 36
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}
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