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ISD-II VANGUARD REPORT, 10/08/2003
COM/VA SickMan reporting for the ISD-II Vanguard, Tiger Of The Fleet
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VANGUARD AND FLEET NEWS
COL Drax Remlinger sat down after a day of emails, emails and more emails !!!!!
He picked up the remote for the TV, and switched it on...................................................................
Welcome to Sicky TV(tm)
This week we have 2 new VANFLYING COMPS !!!! (fake round of applause)
VANFLYING COMP#13 XvT-FCHG Battle #2 - Eye for an Eye
VANFLYING COMP#14 XWA-DB Battle #4 - The Shadow Academy: Dark Fury
Deadline 10th of September
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And now over to Sicky Clone Weatherman, how's the weather outside there Sicky?
IT'S STILL HOT !!!!!
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Thanks there for the in depth report from Weatherman Sicky, tune in next week where we discuss the possibilty that the universe was spawned from old cheese!
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Draxy was nodding off when a news report came on........
This just in, while AD Darksaber is away on leave VA SickMan is left in charge, lock up your booze stashes now!!!
A stunned Draxy sat there like a statue, CPT Serge Broskopf walked in and said
"Draxy? you OK?
He waved his hand in front of Draxy's shocked and still as a statue face, something had obviously shocked his WC, then he noticed the can of beer in his hand and said
"yoink!"
and stole the WC's beer and carried on with his work
SickMan's word of the week = knickers !
NOTE to CMDR's, please remember to forward this to your pilots
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TC NEWS
New EHCOC Site
09:03 - VA Kyle Katarn [Kyle.Katarn@isdcolossus.com]
The new EHCOC Site is thanks to my COOA Autoris almost finished. Minor changes will be made from me today and tomorrow. However most stuff is working! Check it out here.
SquadFirst+
04:25 - HA Ari [ari@tiecorps.org]
SquadFirst revolutionized the way CMDRs produced their websites. Since its conception over 25 squadrons had chosen to use a SquadFirst site. But, we weren't satisfied with just making a squadron management script. So, we began to make a website management script for wings, then for ships, and for battlegroups. But, why stop there? Soon enough support was added for the Infiltrator Wing, the Dark Brotherhood, and the Hammer's Fist.
The end result is SquadFirst+, one of the most ambitious projects ever created by the Internet Office. For the past month, MAJ Alex Foley has been developing the next generation of management scripts. And today, it makes me very proud to announce that SquadFirst+ v2.0.0 has been released. 6976 lines of code. Over 100 man hours of work. It's the upgrade that a project like SquadFirst deserved.
Also included with SquadFirst+ are 4 new themes. A new theming system within SF+ makes it much easier to make your own theme, having to know practically no PHP whatsoever. The new themes featured are AT-AT for the Hammer's Fist (by Alex Foley), Emperor's Hammer: Classic Scenes, the new default theme for SF+ (by Alex Foley), Stonesaber, a great new Dark Brotherhood theme (by MAJ Xander Drax), and TIE Phantom, a holonet-looking new theme for the TIE Corps (by MAJ Xander Drax and FA Leeson).
With SquadFirst+ comes a new SquadFirst website located still at http://squadfirst.minos.net. Besides a new design, the new site also hosts The Registry, which houses a master list of all SquadFirst+ sites. Gain inspiration, find custom themes, check out custom code; whatever the end result, The Registry will extend SquadFirst+ into a community of developers. We hope you enjoy SquadFirst+!
On a side note, SquadFirst+'s release means that there should be no TC unit without a site, as per the TC Internet Guidelines. Unit leaders (CMDRs, WCs, BGCOMs, etc.) who do not comply will be recommended to the FO for removal.
War Office Moves
02:28 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
The War Office has moved it's location to http://waroffice.minos.net. On this site you'll find all the information you need on wargaming in the TIE Corps and what you need for your own games.
Imperial Concourse for XWA!
20:27 - AD Ender mBind [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
I've just released the first version of a patch that should eventually change XWA into an Imperial game. This first version includes:
Imperial Concourse
Imperial Cursor
Emperor's Hammer Ranks
Emperor's Hammer Room Names
You can get the patch at http://www.minos.net/~sco/files/xwa/IMP-XWA.zip (installation in the same fashion as our craft patches). A screenshot can be viewed here
Operations Officer Resigns
11:11 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
The OPS, Admiral Khaine, has unfortunately decided to resign from his position.
Commedations of Loyalty will be still be awarded, so continue to submit your recommendations. Remember that the deadline is August 19th.
Vampire Commander Honoured
11:08 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
I would like to take this opportunity to draw attention to the Squadron Commander of Vampire Squadron, Major VinDoros. Over the past several months, the Major has been hard at work on a BGs project called Top Gun. This required a great deal of effort and commitment on his part. In addition to this, he not only kept up with his regular CMDR duties to a high standard, but also lead his Squadron to the finals of the XWA section of the SSL. All of this is above the call of duty and with the recommendation of BGCOM/AD Krax Tarnisar, Major VinDoros is hereby awarded with the Gold Star of the Empire. Congratulations!
Wing XIII
06:13 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Congratulations go out to Major Gilad Pelleaeon who has been selected as the new XIII Wing Commander onboard the Grey Wolf.
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SHIP STRENGTH
Wing XV
Flag Officers - 1
Echo - 9
Scorpion - 8
Mantis - 10
Wasp - 6
Hornet - 9
Python - 9
Total: 52
Roster available at: http://www.emperorshammer.net/rosters/view.asp?wing=15
FCHG Listings at: http://www.emperorshammer.net/rosters/fchglistings.asp?wing=15
Combat Rating Listing at: http://www.emperorshammer.net/rosters/combatratings.asp?wing=15
Awards/Promotions & Arrivals/Departures
The Iron Star - Silver Ribbon has been awarded to: CMDR-TCS/MAJ Kenath Zoron,
SL Drake Methlin joins Wasp Squadron,
The Iron Star - Silver Wings has been awarded to: FM/LC Strahd/Scorpion,
The Iron Star - Bronze Wings has been awarded to: FL-TCT/CPT Serge Broskopf/Mantis,
The Iron Star - Silver Wings has been awarded to: CMDR-PROF/CPT Alec Qarni/Scorpion,
FM/LT Talon Karrde/Wasp declared AWOL,
FL/CM Marc Kendoran/Python promoted to CPT,
FM/LT Naar Treib/Python promoted to LCM,
FM/LT Stavros/Python goes into the reserves,
FM/LCM Narnil/Python declared AWOL.
LOC Awards
CPT Azrael [2 victories]
CPT Alec Qarni [8 victories]
MAJ Kenath Zoron [1 victory]
LCM Lenvik [1 victory]
IWATS Courses Completed
CMDR-PROF/CPT Alec Qarni/Scorpion - IWATS Course: Eggdrop,
FM/LT Gustan/Wasp - IWATS Course: TIE Fighter Tactics,
FM/LT Gustan/Wasp - IWATS Course: ICQ,
CMDR-PROF/CPT Alec Qarni/Scorpion - IWATS Course: XvT Mission Creation 2,
FL/LCM Lenvik/Python - IWATS Course: PHP,
FL/LCM Lenvik/Python - IWATS Course: AIM.
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COMPS
WING XV COMPS
Wing XV August Competition
Thats right boys and girls its time for another big competition and its been two months since we have done much so heres what we are going to do. Many of you may have never heard of TOP DOG but our veterans are very familiar with it. It pits all of our squadrons against each other. Pilots accumulate points for almost everthing they do and the squadron with the most points at the end are declared the Vans Top Dog. Other than that it will be good for tons of medals in addition to monthly medals and hopefully it will jump start our somewhat poor activity levels lately. This is similar in rules to the Supremecy Comp which the Van had a decent showing this last time but which we have NEVER won. Its on, everybody participate and win a medal or three. Good Luck!!
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Creativity Comp, Write/Draw.......create anything silly and funny & send to Sicky and Draxy, it can be anything, a short story, poem, graphics, just have it something to do with us and life on the VAN
IS-SR to the best and funniest/silliest
IS-BR to the 2nd best
Your COM needs your HELP!
Yes he needs someone to design a new template for his weekly crap
IS-SR to the best and it will be used everyone week!!!!!!!
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SHIP COMMUNICATIONS
IRC channel: #isdvanguard
Aggressor Strike Force: #EH_ASF on mIRC
Message board:
http://theholo.net/mb/viewforum.php?f=80
ASF Messageboard:
http://theholo.net/mb/viewforum.php?f=45
Website:
http://vanguard.stardestroyer.org/
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COM/VA Sickman/ISD Vanguard
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sick.man@btopenworld.com
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