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Great... Khaddy is on leave for once and all hell breaks loose. Hence no real fiction this time... just some useful information about the ship we live on.  I'll start right with the bad stuff, so you guys know what's going on:

1.

First this: VA Chrusos "VitCarp" Ichthys, ASF BGCOM this morning resigned his position and left the fleet completely. This is following troubles with the FO and XO, they'll release more information as time goes by I'm sure. As a result we're without a BGCOM for now, and so shortly after this many position changes already this might cause a problem filling all needed spots. Don't worry, we on the Vanguard will just sit tight and ride the waves - I for one are not going anywhere (I hope).

Then... from the Fleet XO, HA Kawolski: "The database has recently caught several cheaters who were either sharing pilot files or stealing pilot files (i.e. a CMDR takes his FM's pilot files, renames them, and submits them to his WC as the CMDR's own). These cases are currently being investigated.

Keep in mind that the punishment for cheating for FIRST TIME OFFENDERS is a demotion to Sub Lieutenant, loss of all medals (except the OV), loss of all high scores, and a perm ban (which applies to all clones as well) off the battle board and FCHG system. Repeat offenders are expelled.

The rule is simple: One pilot file for one PIN # only. Don't share your pilot file with friends. Don't share your pilot file with clones to try to get double the credit for the work done."

Just when the XO posts this, one of our CMDRs got suspended. Hanging any verdict from the HCI or decision by CPT Raven we actually don't really know what's happening. But seen experience there is a high likelihood that we will be needing a new Scorpion CMDR soon.
Until this case is resolved or we get ourselves a new Scorpion CMDR. I appoint LCM Schitzo of Scorpion as A-CMDR. Scorpion Pilots are to send their weekly reports to him, pilot files and such go to me or Khadgar.

2.

Outside all of this messiness there's also some fun stuff around this ship ofcourse! First I'd like to welcome back FM/LCM Solor Werwax to Mantis, after he has been in the reserves for a bit. FM/SL Dankin and  FM/SL Shark joined us from out of Daedalus, welcome Sub Lieutenants!

Also... I've been working on our new Site... which is now practically up and running. The idea of the site is to be your center for whatever you might need TC/Ship/Wing or game wise. Currently it has links to our rosters, reports, Major Khadgar's Office, our Message board, an ICQ on/offline status page (will be expanded upon), the Vanguard competitions, and the squadron sites... I've tried to make it as usable for everybody as possible. If you have a smaller resolution and some of the links have gone offscreen, try the pull down menu... it has all the same links.

If you have any suggestions or additions to the site, don't hesitate to contact me.

3.

All right, now the site is up and running, we can get the The Vanguard interactive Graphics Competition and the Vanguard interactive Fiction Competition on the road. The competitions will start Sunday in the next wing report BUT you can already send in your submissions! The competition will run for a month, and getting in your work early will give you more chance on votes for your work. All already entered submissions will come online sunday as well... until that time I've put up a demo version with two pieces of fiction and two pictures by your lovable flag officers. If you not sure how this competition will run, I suggest you check the demo out: http://isdvanguard.emperorshammer.ca/vifc/

Starting Date: 25/02/2001
Ending Date: 25/03/2001
Parties Involved: All pilots onboard the ISD Vanguard and Wing XV
Missions/Battles Used: none, graphics and fiction competitions
Miscellaneous Details: The Vanguard interactive Graphics Competition and the Vanguard interactive Fiction Competition.
- Submitted Graphics and Fiction will be put on the site, with a script allowing viewers to rate the work. they'd give a rating 1 to 10 and their idline. Who has the
highest rating in each competition at the end will get an IS Silver Ribbon, runner up will get a IS Bronze Ribbon.
- All submissions should have content that is centered around the ISD Vanguard and it's Squadrons and should not involve Code of Conduct violations. All submitted
graphics and fiction will be uploaded to the site the moment they have been reviewed.
- Only votes by TIE Corps members will be counted. Voters should state their IDLine without medals and such to confirm their votes. Votes and Rating will be
updated daily after the votes are reviewed. Votes for your own work will not be counted, nor will automated or mass votes.
Competition URL: http://isdvanguard.emperorshammer.ca/vifc/
Contact Name: RA Ender mBind or MAJ Khadgar
Contact Email: a.c.w.t.zwegers@bk.tudelft.nl or dmelenchuk@home.com
Other Information: - Graphics and Fiction submissions will be reviewed by either MAJ Khadgar or RA Ender mBind. CPT jdf1984 has volunteerd to check the votes
and calculate/update the scores on the site. (=not fully automated).
- This competition has several goals besides getting in some excellent Graphics and Fiction: Because participants may need to promote their work in order to get
higher ratings, it increases interfleet communication, plus that it makes our own crew and the rest aware of our new Site and it's location. (so basically: it's a Vanguard
Propaganda Competition;) )

As closing statement I'd like to make that the point of this competition will not only be to see some of that great art by you guys but also that you go out to get people to vote FO for that work of yours. In this I must ask you to be gentle... spamming all TC email boxes or Message boards is that the preferred way;)

3.

While we got that to keep our creative minds busy, our fighters will want to look into the ASF Vengeance Competition of this month, which has started friday!

Started: 02:00 PM, Fri. 02/16/2001
Ends: 02:00 PM, Fri. 03/18/2001
URL for XWA scores:http://www.battlestats.com/games/xwa/war/info/?wow130
URL for XvT scores: http://www.battlestats.com/games/xvt/war/info/?wow132
Participants: The whole Aggressor Strike Fleet
Description: All three wings will encourage as many of their pilots as they can to participate in the November XWA and XvT WoWs.
At the conclusion of the WoW, the wing that has the highest overall pilot score would be the winner. And will gain the right to modify the title and motto of the losing wing. At the end of the XvT WoW the wing ranking in points within the EH will be determined. For first place a wing gets 1 point, 2 for second, 3 for third place. The same is then done after the XWA wow. Both scores are added to each other and the ship with the lowest amount of points is the overall winner.
For the top 3 _rated_ scoring pilots on any of the three wing in both games there will be medals to be gained. (10 games min to get a rating)”

I'll make the top scoring pilot COM's Protector. the Week of War is an "Open" event where clubs from all over the XvT and XWA Community participate in a week long, fly till you drop event. Score keeping is handled by the database and provides real time stats in a vast array of categories. This means you can now fly 24/7 and score plenty medals. The EH is just about in the top 5 every time and just needs that extra effort to really get there.
Remember that you need to sign up with BSC to play in this competition. If you need help with that, your CMDR, WC and COM are there for you. I hope to have a BSC guide on our site soon.

Fleet News:

General TC News:
- In an attempt to complete the OPS Office's archive of unit patches, it is necessary that all squadrons check http://www.emperorshammer.ca/opsoffice/squadpatches.htm and make sure that if your squadron has a patch and it is not on there, that it be submitted to CA:OPS/VA Wet Willy at wetwilly@jedi.nu as soon as possible. Also, if you have a patch on there, but have a more recent one, please submit the new one. If your doesn't have one and you don't know how to or don't want to make one... I can make one for any Vanguard Squad of course.
- If you want credit for Outer Rim Night wins, don't forget to send AD Zsinj your OR Pinat slookabill@home.com (once)!  This is to save time for awarding LoC's and credit to TC.org.
- Yes, thats right... Priyum's looking for a CA! The details:
All applicants must posses the following qualifications:

1. Applicants must have been in the TIE Corps for no less than twelve months.
2. To have held a Command level position (preferably WC or higher) for at least four months and to hold the rank of Major or above.
3. To hold no HCI convictions, nor be currently under HCI investigation.
4. To have a working knowledge of TC regulations and policies.
5. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of HTML.
6. Applicants MUST be able to check their email at least once a day, and be able to reply promptly. Applicants should also have a stable email provider (i.e. NOT Hotmail).
7. Most importantly, applicants must be reliable, mature and in good standing with the TIE Corps Flag Officers and the Command Staff.

Other Information:

Meetings.
- Fleet-wide meeting on IRC-Undernet channel #emperor's_hammer (every Saturday at 5PM GMT)
- TIE Corps meeting on IRC-Undernet channel #tiecorps (It's every Sunday at 9PM GMT)
- Don't forget our own IRC-Undernet channel #Vanguard it's a fun place to be after all:)
Additional for if you do not know what IRC is: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat and it's a protocol specially for chatting. Easiest way to get on IRC is to go to http://www.mirc.com and download mIRC free. The Emperor's Hammer is based on the Undernet servers, but if you need any more help setting up, don't hesitate to call in help from either your squad mates or me.

Message boards.
- Emperor's Hammer Message Board - http://www.tiecorps.org/ehmb.asp
- TIE Corps Message Board – http://www.tiecorps.org/mb
- Aggressor Strike Force Message Board - http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=21&v=0&s=0
- ISD Vanguard/Wing XV Message Board - http://tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=38&v=0

Vanguard interactive Battle:

Imperator Class II Star Destroyer Vanguard:
by: RA mBind, Van COM

Builder:          Kuat Drive Yards
Gross Tonnage:  5.015.416 TONs
Power Source: SFS I-a2b Solar Ionization Reactor (Main Reactor)
Engines:         3 KDY Destroyer-I Ion Engines (Main Engines)
                      4 Cygnus Spaceworks Gemon-4 Ion Engines (Auxillery)
Cruising Speed:  10 mglt
Shield:             2 KDY ISD-72x Deflector Shield Generator Domes
Shield Rating: 4800 SBD
Hull Rating:     2272 RU
Decks:            115 decks - engineering
Length:           1600m

Crew:        36810
     Gunners:  275
     Officers:  4,520
   Enlisted: 32,565
Skeleton Crew : 5,000
Passengers: Full Standard Stormtrooper Division  (9,700 Troops)
Cargo Capacity: 36000 metric tons
                  12 Landing Barges
                  20 AT-ATs
                  30 AT-STs
                  1 Prefabricated Garrison Base
                  ? Probe Droids
Consumables:  6 years

Weaponry: 64 Heavy Turbolaser Batteries (Taim & Bak)
                  4  Lateral Quad-laser Batteries (Taim & Bak)
                  6 Axial Defence Turrets (Taim & Bak)
                  2 Hangar Defence Batteries (Taim & Bak)
                  50 Turbolaser Batteries (Taim & Bak)
                  20  Ion Cannons (Borstel NK-7)
                  10  Tractor Beam Emplacements (Phylon Q7)
Fighter Complement: 1 Wing (6 Squadrons, 72 fighters + 2 Officer's Fighters)
                  1 TIE/ln Fighter
                  1 TIE Advanced/Modified Bomber
                  4 TIE Interceptors
                  4 TIE Bombers
                  12 TIE Advanceds
                  8 TIE Defenders
                  4 TIE Experimentals M1
                  8 Missileboats
                  4 Razor Fighters
                  4 Cloakshape Fighters
                  4 Supa Fighters
                  8 Skipray BlastBoats
                  8 Toscan Fighters
                  4 Pursuer Enforcement Ships
Support:     8 Lambda-class Shuttles
                  15 Stormtrooper Transports
                  5 Assault Gunboats  (Star Wing Assault Gunboat)
                  Various repair and recovery vehicles (CUV, T/S, ...)
Private:      1 Modified Freighter
                  1 Modified YT-1700

History:
Earliest reference that has remained after Endor is that the ISDII Vanguard was "a one-time escort of Majestic, commanded by (then) Vice-Admiral Thrawn in the aftermath of the Battle of Hoth and thehunt for the Rogue Imperial Admirals."

Then it is lost  for a very long time in the records until it re-appears in the records of the Aggressor Strike Fleet:
"...
07 July 1999 - RA Lee_1 resigns as Vanguard COM
11 July 1999 - RA Motti appointed as new Vanguard Commodore.
02 October 1999 - MAJ DS-61-4 appointed new WC of Wing XV
16 October 1999 - RA Priyum appointed as new Vanguard Commodore.
22 March 2000 - COM/RA Priyum is promoted to Vice Admiral
26 March 2000 - VA Priyum takes over as new ASF BGCOM
09 April 2000 - Rear Admiral Blade appointed as new Vanguard Commodore
13 September 2000 - MAJ Ender mBind appointed new Wing XV CMDR
01 October 2000 - Vanguard COM Blade promoted to Vice Admiral
21 November 2000 - WC/MAJ Ender mBind promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
07 January 2001 - Raptor Squadron aboard the Vanguard is closed down and replaced by former Wing XV Squadron, Wasp
29 January 2001 - VA Blade steps down from Vanguard COM and assumes FM role in Yod.
29 January 2001 - Ender mBind assigned Vanguard COM and promoted to RA.
31 January 2001 - Khadgar, former FL of Valkyrie/WingXIII, selected as Wing Commander XV and promoted to Major.
4 February 2001 - Scorpion Squadron/Vanguard re-opens under CPT Raven Arestar..."

you can read over the current story/download the mission at http://isdvanguard.emperorshammer.ca/vib/
 

I think that's it – If I've forgotten anything, let me know via email (use only a.c.w.t.zwegers@bk.tudelft.nl for official TC/Wing mails.) or ICQ (9706474). Also READ the Wing report! It contains far more useable information then my scribbles. The last Wing report by Maj Khadgar you can read here: http://www.tiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?wingid=15&reportid=1341

All my COM  reports are online as well: you can reach them via the Ship's roster on the TC database. http://www.tiecorps.org/reports/report.asp?shipid=9

Until next time, good luck and have fun.

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COM/RA Ender mBind/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard
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