COM/AD Proton reporting for the SSSD Sovereign, flagship of the
Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet.
SOVEREIGN AND FLEET NEWS AND NOTES
-- What should the Sovereign wargame be named? Here are the results of
the poll on the Sov MB:
Operation Sovereign Conquest 20% [ 5 ]
Operation Hit the Beach 4% [ 1 ]
Operation Orbital Bombardment 12% [ 3 ]
Operation Assassin's Gambit 12% [ 3 ]
Operation Outrageous Fortune 28% [ 7 ]
Sovereign Comp to End All Comps 8% [ 2 ]
Operation Enduring Sovereign 16% [ 4 ]
Total Votes : 25
The game will be called "Operation Outrageous Fortune." Unofficially it
will be nicked also as the "Sovereign Comp to End All Comps," because of
that moniker's sentimental runnerup support ;)
Now, the task force admirals need to be selected. I will be appointing a
TFA for each of the two task forces (Wings I, IV and V vs. Squadron vs
Wings II, III and Omega Squadron). These are positions that must carry a
high level of commitment over an extended period of time (a game of 30
turns, looks like a couple of months or more). The TFAs will select and
supervise, and step in for in their absence, the event captains on each
team. Each team will need 2 to 4 events captains to help the TFA. Flight
(XvT, TIE and XWA), planetary combat (SWGB) and assassination/espionage
operations (JKII). I am accepting volunteer applications for the two TFA
slots -- the requirement is that each applicant must have some command
experience, and ideally currently hold such a post (WC or CMDR).
Names for the two task forces are needed. We can go with Task Force Blue
and Task Force Red, or you guys can submit ideas to the TFAs when they
are chosen.
As for the wargame itself, War Officer/AD Pel is finalizing the rules.
-- A couple of shocking and saddening events rocked the flag officers'
lounge this week -- we lost two WCs in the space of one day. Wing I WC/GN
Gen Es'mith resigned and asked to be placed as an FM in Lambda Squadron.
Wing IV WC/COL Halcyon was convicted by the HCI on allegations of
cheating in a competition mission. He has requested assignment as an FM
in Yod Squadron. Halcyon insists he is innocent, and he and several Wing
IV members are working hard on an appeal. Whatever the circumstances of
the departures of Gen and Halc, I want to extend my thanks for the great
work they did as WCs. The acting WCs are LC Mike of I and LC Philo of IV.
Applications for the WC vacancies are not yet being accepted.
-- Please use a zip compression utility when sending in XvT and XWA pilot
files. Unzipped files can overload MB limits on some members' mailboxes
and take extra time for those with slow connections.
-- LC Jon Doyle reports: This week has yielded a hidden talent within
members of this wing. It's simple it's called Hammer. It's the internet
radio station for the entire EH. you'll find your lovely CMDR doing the
odd slot also your WC, if anyone wants to DJ contact me on IRC.
This new phenomenon can be found here :
http://64.251.66.48:8000/index.html
CMDR's note it's only 24/7 if DJ's can be found to DJ 24/7.
FORCE STRENGTH
-- Give a big Sovereign welcome to these new or returning pilots:
FM/LT Thunder/Aleth 1-3
FM/LCM Ernest Penfold/Omega
LT Bob-Fett/Sin 1-2
FM/SL John Xavier/Delta 3-2
FM/SL Sol Draconis/Sadhe 2-2
FM/SL Tavrim Kain/Gamma 1-2
FM/SL Jasio/Aleth 2-3
FM/SL Vissan/Aleth 2-4
Our numbers jumped nicely this week, and look at all those handsome and
beautiful sublieutenants!! Welcome to the flagship!
SSSD Sovereign [167]
Wing I [28]
Wing II [40]
Wing III [33]
Wing IV [34]
Wing V [31]
Omega Squadron [9]
SHIP COMPETITIONS
-- Sovereign Nighthawk Multiplayer Competition, each Friday night in
#ehcoc on IRC, 3 to 6 p.m. eastern time.
-- SBOTM: TIE-TC 97, XvT-TC 19, XWA-TC 26, send pilot files to CPT Koriel
at _koriel@poczta.wp.pl and AD Proton at hullbreach@warpmail.net before
Jan. 1.
SHIP COMMUNICATIONS
IRC channel: #SSSD_Sovereign
Message board:
http://boards.minos.net
The SSSD Sovereign Cantina Song:
http://www.minos.net/~proton/drink.html
COMMAND RANT OF THE WEEK
"Ok. Looks like there was no report last week, Sorry about that must have
been something to do with crossed wires between me and the mutinous FL.
*glares at Zekk*
Well for the next 24 hours Zekks will be confined to the guano bins on
level 4 of the Sov. along with whatever wing I members are currently on
duty there.
*2 stormies wander into the briefing room* " -LC Jon Doyle
TRASH TALK OF THE WEEK
"I think Compton's cane and oxygen tank will be a good addition to my
trophey case.( Get it? Because they're OLD!)" -LC Mike"
"The esteemed and aged CMDR of Omega would like to point out a few
things:
He does not need the use of a cane. He is, in fact, still faster than
his 12 and 17 year old brothers-in-law.
In real life, he is a big high muckity muck with a national fraternity.
He can still outdrink and outparty most college students. He does this
on a regular basis.
According to a certain former female Inquisitor, he's pretty damn good in
the sack.
So let's see, Omega CMDR can run, drink and make with the whoopie.
Doesn't sound like old age is slowing him down much." -GN Compton
Children!?!?! /me checks his join date again... I'm older than a few of
your Omega-ans, thankyouveramuch. Catching up to your FCHG rank too,
you'd better watch yourself ;) " -MAJ Argon Viper
"Pilots of Omega, it is with sadness that I have to forward you this
e-mail. It seems that some members of Wing I have caught a...
"virus" of some sort. It's described as communicable, nasty and could
possibly damage our systems. Unfortunately our recent close proximity to
Wing I may have exposed us to whatever disease it is they've succumbed
to. I don't know what sort of personal habits they subscribe to that
have led them to catch this ailment, but keep in mind that they are now
diseased, and the only way to cure them may be to send them down in
flames in our upcoming challenge against them.
Remember, flaming Wing I isn't just for fun anymore - it's for the good
health of the Sovereign." -GN Compton
"I'm thinking the Sovereign flagship could take the ASF flagship or the
BG flagship..." -CPT Mage
CANTINA COMMENTS
"Argon and I got about 100 just recently regarding comp to end all
comps.
Then again we were also doing most of the sending :P
I think we made Stele cry. Our work here is done. ;)" -LC Freelancer
"Wow. The Omega/Wing I challenge is Smack of the Week on the Sov. Good
job, guys! We may have to make a separate e-group just for all the smack
being bandied about." -GN Compton
"Bah! Who needs psychological warfare?! I say just totally overwelm
them." -LCM Pokemaster
"No it isn't, that's just the beginning. Our work is done when we get
Proton to cry. /me realizes he said that on a list Proton's a part of
and takes off running :P" -MAJ Argon Viper
"Make Proton cry? Pish Tosh, we do that every time we try to explain
our thoughts! The tiniest glimmer of anything related to our inner
workings can break the strongest of men!" -LC Freelancer
"Doe-dee-doe-doe-dooo...
::Freelancer walks into his storage area housing all of Wing II's
stolen ewok steaks and when he walks out they've all been turned into
bufallo-wing-sized morsels::
Wing I, meet your new official snack food!" -LC Freelancer
"Actually, I haven't seen Proton break just yet... Ah well, we'll just
have to try harder and show him our true inner psychosis ;)" -MAJ Argon
Viper
"Roger that. Bring it on, punk! ;)
**turns to probe droid aide**
"Snippy, I'm afraid it's time to cauterize my tear ducts ...
again."
**sizzling and popping sounds**
" ... Aeugh ... OK ... Leroy, a double Yukon Jack on the rocks,
NOW!" -AD Proton
" ::vomits::
C-c-c-cauterized t-t-t-tear ducts???" -LC "don't wanna even THINK about
that" Freelancer
"And lastly, I want an axe, a plane ticket to Poland and as many alibi's
as possible. >:P " -COL Mini Minkus
"You could always point to the barstool and tell the cops to check the
butt print on it :) I am sure it would match..." -CPT Hello
Mini's alibi from Turr...
He was passed out drunk sir! Honest! He was drooling
all over himself too. It was disgusting.
How's that Mini? :P" -MAJ Nurel Turr
"Apart from the drool part... that was perfect! With my reputation as a
wreckhead, it's quite easy to assume I was passed out... Now... where's
my axe? >:P " -COL Mini Minkus
"Follow up!!! Recruit!!!!! Offer him wine, women, chocolate, Free's
socks...well maybe not those..." -GN Gen
"Oh, and as for medals and going numb... Dude... why do you think we
DRINK so much? So we can't feel how kriffing heavy our uniforms have
become!" -LC Freelancer
"My Diamond sharpened decapitation scythe has been forwarded on, the
ticket booked so I will see you there Mini, lets make the coroner himself
ill at the autopsy ;). Turr I'll require an alibi as well if
you would be so kind." -COL Reaper
" Lol, do you really think, that any others Starwars fans' lives are so
f***ed up as yours? Hehe, you're wrong, you looser. Its only you who
lives and the parents house in the age of 30, w/o a job and girlfriend."
-MAJ Mayk Wolverine
"Hey, where are my cadets? I ned some new cleaning monkeys in the
barracks..." -LC Mike
"Hey I ordered the cleaning monkeys! They're mine! I mean uh......Argon
Ordered the cleaning monkeys." -Sirik Xirok
"I've said it before, I'll say it
again, and why don't you all say it with me... tit." -COL Mini Minkus
"I tend to like broken bottles or baseball bats." -MAJ Malik
"Alright now for something more!
*jugles 1 T/I, a piano Macintosh's CEO, Windows XP, and Spanish teacher
while singing "Grandma Got Run Over By a Riendeer"*
Too bad Argon's not here to see this. OH WELL! More fun for me!" -Sirik
Xirok
"Alpha has a lady in it? Really? Where in the hell is she? And how do I
access her communications port?" -MAJ Talons Pryde
"HEY! I DO HAVE MONKEYS!
I SEE MONKEYS! They're not nice! They tell me to burn things!" -Sirik
Xirok
"M-m-m-m-milk?? I think I'munna be sick!!!" -LC Freelancer
"Merry Christmas, Boss! Thanks for the Ewok
blaster--I'll think of you every time I blast an
Ewok with it! (Ohh, it's the Admiral Piett
Signature model!)
Here's your present from me and the ground
crew--hope it fits! (Hands over official-issue
Dark Lord uniform with boots and cape.)" -COL Inkwolf
"Woo hoo! Our very own Night Grue has passed the mIRC1 IWATS course. I
know that Grue has been working on this for a very long time, as his
command of Basic hasn't always been the best, but I've been told that his
final essay entitled "Rebel Meats is Good to Eats" was spectacular enough
to earn him a perfect score. Congrats, Grue!" -GN Compton
"Here's hoping that the pantless wonders in Lambda can restore my
sanity." -Gen (Actually I'll wear a breechclout) Es'mith
SPECIAL SECTION: STELE'S JOKES
Sorry, I did not have time to get quotes as I'm running short on time
today. BUT I have some jokes =P
-What do you call cheese that isn't yours?
Nacho Cheese.
What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand?
Quatro Sinko.
-A teacher gave her first graders a list of half-finished proverbs to
complete. These are some of her results.
Strike while the: bug is close.
Don't bite the hand that: looks dirty.
An idle mind is: the best way to relax.
A penny saved is: not much.
You get out of something only what you: see in the picture on the box.
-A man approached the window of a movie theater with a chicken on his
shoulder and asked for two tickets. "Who's the other ticket for?" the
ticket girl asked.
"For my pet chicken." He said, pointing to the bird.
"I'm sorry," the girl tells him, "but we don't allow animals in the
theater."
The man walked around the corner of the building. He was wearing a
short-sleeved T-shirt, so he stuffed the chicken into his pants. He
returned to the ticket window and bought a ticket, entered the theater,
and sat down. The chicken started to get too hot, so the man, figuring it
was okay because it was dark, unzipped his pants to let the chicken stick
its head out. The woman seated next to him looked down in horror. She
nudged her friend Amanda and whispered, "Amanda! This man next to me just
unzipped his pants!"
Amanda replied, "Oh, don't worry about it. Just ignore him. If you've
seen one, you've seen them all."
The woman whispered back, "I know, I know, but this one's eating my
popcorn!"
-Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on
the same night.
You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that
you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from
her at that moment.
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender,
religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down
inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.
-A woman and her young daughter were visiting the grave of the little
girl's grandmother one Sunday. As they passed through the cemetery on the
way back to their car, the little girl said, "Mommy? Do they ever bury
two people in the same grave?"
"Oh no, of course not, dear!" the mother replied. "Why on earth would you
think that?"
"Well, that one back there said 'Here lies a lawyer and an honest man.'"
SPECIAL SECTION: SZU'S BAD MACHINES
And now for something completely different...
Szu's Car of the week: FORD MUSTANG
http://www.bucklesofestes.com/images/mustanglogo.jpg
http://www.mustangdreams.com/FBeach.jpg
http://www.mustangdreams.com/FBeachrear.jpg
http://norskmustangclub.com/Bilder/1965%20Ford%20Mustang%20289%20Fastback%20
%20(1).jpg
http://students.washington.edu/crm2/Cars/Ford%20Shelby%20Mustang%20GT500%201
967.jpg
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COM/AD Proton/SSSD Sovereign
SBL (Sith)/PCON/Clan Tarentum
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