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ISD-II VANGUARD REPORT, 27/04/2003

COM/VA SickMan reporting for the ISD-II Vanguard, Tiger Of The Fleet


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VANGUARD AND FLEET NEWS


A good week despite losing a few members, but lets all welcome our new member SL Laurence Angelo wgo joins Hornet Squadron. Especially well done to everyone who rocked out their in cyberspace this past week getting some well earned LoC's and DFC's.

Lets keep recruiting and get to 60 members!


SickMan's Tips of the week = 1) Always pack a spare pair of trousers.
2) When your being chased to the dark depths of hell by your enemies, take along some light fluffy scones in case you get hungry.



NOTE to CMDR's, please remember to forward this to your pilots


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TC NEWS


EH Forums
17:02 - Fleet Admiral Aiden Cantor Karias [io@absolutek.ca]
As per an agreement between me and Ari, I will be in charge of additions or modifications to the EH Forums as COMM. This means that things such as requests for moderator access, new boards, changing moderators, suggestions for the forums, etc... should now be emailed to the me instead of Ari. My email is io@absolutek.ca. Of course if you need help in a pinch, and I'm not around Ari will still be able to help you out.

SquadFirst 1.3 Patch
13:44 - FA Ari [ari@tiecorps.org]
After several delays, SquadFirst, the Squadron Website Template, is now available in version 1.3. Along with code optimization, version 1.3 features an adjustment to the comps display on the sidebar, and will display all comps that are currently running. The second big change is support for Infiltrator Wing sites. SquadFirst can now easily be converted to IW mode with the click of a button. I highly recommend that everyone using SquadFirst download the update patch.

If you are interested in creating your own theme for distribution with SquadFirst, please contact FA Ari. Hopefully we will be able to provide a comprehensive set of instructions for the public soon.

You can download the SquadFirst patch, full version, or additional themes, at http://squadfirst.minos.net.

Save the Zone XvT and XWA Rooms!
12:45 - AD Ender mBind [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
The XvT and XWA Rooms are marked for deletion from the MSN Zone! That would mean no more XvT or XWA WoWs and other Zone based competitions. Please sign this petition to keep it alive:

http://www.petitiononline.com/xwa/petition.html

(Thank you AD Darksaber for bringing this to attention.)

Profile Removals
11:36 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Just a bit of general information: Unless specifically requested, no profiles are deleted from the database. This means if you've been declared AWOL, left the EH or whatever and can't find your profile, then uncheck "Assigned Personnel Only" box on the Search page before entering your name. You'll find the profile has simply been listed as Inactive.

Wing XIV WC
11:00 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Many congratulations go out to Major Phantom who has been selected as the new Wing XIV Wing Commander!

Update
10:57 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Unfortunately I was with limited computer access over the past two days so I haven't done much in the way of FO-ing. However I'm back now and all outstanding requests should be dealt with by this time tomorrow. Sorry for the delay guys.

New Competition
09:17 - VA Kyle Katarn [Kyle.Katarn@isdcolossus.com]
There is a new Competition. The Sovereign Ace Comp. The Comp is held Tuesdays. 1st time on the 29th April. For more Information, please consult the Combat Calendar.

Also I take suggestions for a BSC Hosted Competition from the EH. Please mail them to me. Also, I search Hosts for this comp who already got BSC knowledge. I think about something like the old Zone Sunday Competition.

News at last!
02:35 - RA Darknyte [darknyte@alltel.net]
Well, no news has been posted since Monday so I decided to make a post. Uh, well...what's new you ask? Plenty, the EH got a new ally called Sith Squadron. Don't know much about them, but they seem cool. Also got an alliance with Dark Empire recently, so we just rock all around.

Wing V
08:46 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Applications are now being accepted for a new Wing V WC with the following requirements...

Must have held the position of Squadron Commander in the TIE Corps previously for no less than 4 consecutive months
Must have passed SM/2 or SM/3
Be able to reply to email and process BSFs within 24-48 hours
Send reports each week without fail
Must be able to handle significant amounts of admin work to keep the Wing running
Be able to motivate pilots and keep CMDRs working on improving their Squadrons
Must be able to create and run various competitions for the Wing
Applicants must be 100% dedicated to the Wing to see goals achieved and have the will to drive to that end
No serious HCI convictions in the last 12 months
A sincere sense of duty and loyalty to the SSSD Sovereign and a commiment to the participation in the activities of the Brotherhood of Sovereign Flag Officers
Strict adherence to the TC Standing Orders and Sovereign policy
Add you future plans for the Wing and what steps you would take to encourage recruitment, activity and keep things running smoothly.

The application period is open through to Friday 25th April. Mail apps to hullbreach@warpmail.net. Flakes, cheaters, resume-padders and anger management cases need not apply (that means you Miack!).


Wing X WC Appointed
07:06 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
The Wing Commander for Wing X on the Challenge has been selected sooner than I expected. Many congratulations go out to Major Frey Gallandro. Frey had a very successful tour as Inferno Commander in X, and we're confident he'll continue this trend as WC. Congrats!

Wing Commander Resignations
06:58 - HA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Two WCs announced their resignations yesterday. Lieutenant Colonal Tissaya Argat retired as XIV WC, stating her reasons as unsolvable differences with a Command Officer. Colonel Frodo March has also resigned as WC of Wing V and stepped down to a Flight Member position in Krayt Squadron.

I'd just like to clarify that none of these resignations are to do with the recent DB events. Applications are not yet being accepted for either position. If they are then requirements will be posted here.



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SHIP STRENGTH

Wing XV

Flag Officers - 1
Echo - 11
Scorpion - 9
Mantis - 8
Wasp - 7
Hornet - 8
Python - 10
Total: 54



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 - Gold Ribbon has been awarded to: FM/LCM Wharfin De Grooz/Python,
The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to: FM-PROF/CPT Alec Qarni/Scorpion,
FM/LT Kirana Ti/Hornet declared AWOL,
FM/LT Damon Spears/Hornet declared AWOL,
FM/CM Xeraan Rhazzazor/Wasp transfers to the reserves,
The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to: FM/LT Frankie/Python,
FM/LCM Zev Lolet/Echo tranfers to the reserves,
SL Laurence Angelo joins Hornet Squadron.


LOC Awards

LT Frankie [6 victories]
LT Lance Menu [2 victories]
CPT Alec Qarni [6 victories]
MAJ Praetorian [9 victories]
LT Death Squire [2 victories]
MAJ Drake Jensen [1 victory]
CPT Jer Stryker [2 victories]



IWATS Courses Completed

FM/LT Illandian Hunt/Echo : IWATS Course: HTML 2
FM/LT Illandian Hunt/Echo : IWATS Course: HTML 3
FM/LT Illandian Hunt/Echo : IWATS Course: X-Wing Alliance Mission Design.


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COMPS


WING XV COMPS

VANFLYING COMPS

Vanflying Comp#7 is XvT-TC Battle #62 - Wing XXI: Stelek Squadron
Vanflying Comp #8 is XWA-IW Battle #33 - Obsidian Sector Campaign One

As per usual IS-SW to the highest scorer, IS-BW to the runner up, deadline is 1st of May

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FCHG COMPETITION
The Pilot gaining the most FCHG Points during the month of March will receive an IS-SW and the runner up will get a IS-BW.

VANGUARD JOUST
Our Mp competition with points being awarded as follows:
10 POINTS---DFC
05 POINTS---PER WIN
03 POINTS---PER LOSS
01 POINTS---EACH COMPETITION PARTICIPATED IN
The one with the most points receives an IS-SW and the runner up gets an IS-BW.

RECRUITMENT COMPEITION
The Pilot assisting and aiding in the placement of the most recruits(cadets or reservists) during the month will receive an IS-SR and the runner up will receive an IS-BR.

FICITON COMPEITION
This will be our fiction competition. Write as many peices of fiction you care to and submit them to me. I will compile them all at the end of the month and submit them for the NL. Myself and COM Sickman will judge the winners. The winner receives an IS-SR and the runner up an IS-BR.

FLIGHT WARS
This competition has been approved. Round one starts Monday and will run approximately 5 weeks. All members of the winning flight will receive IS-SW's and the runner ups will receive IS-BW.

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ASF COMPS

Mission Creation Wars - 2003 Edition

All details of this massive TAC Comp can be found at:

http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=241

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Competition Name/Title ASF Trivia Run 1
Submitted by: BGCOM/VA Darksaber/Aggressor Strike Force
Start Date (mm/dd/yy) 4/13/2003
End Date (mm/dd/yy) 5/13/2003
Parties Involved ASF
Missions/Battles Used /
Medals to be Awarded Iron Star - Gold Ribbon - 1º Place Iron Star - Silver
Ribbon - 2º Place Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon - 3º Place
Miscellaneous Information Ran in ASF Message Board. I Start by asking 1
Trivia question. Pilots send me the answer. First to get the question wins
the right to post another question. They mail me the question with Answer.
I verify it and let them post. Another pilot mails me the answer to gain
the right to post question. This runs till 50 questions in the message
board. Pilot with more questions asked wins.

Comp has started:
http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewtopic.php?t=5879

First Question:

Grand Admiral Danetta Pitta was killed by whom in the Battle of Tralus?

Salute

Vice Admiral Darksaber
Agressor Strike Force Battlegroups Commodore

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Competition Name/Title Recruitment Poster
Submitted by: BGCOM/VA Darksaber/Aggressor Strike Force
Start Date (mm/dd/yy) 4/13/2003
End Date (mm/dd/yy) 4/27/2003
Parties Involved ASF
Missions/Battles Used /
Medals to be Awarded Iron Star - Gold Ribbon - Best GFX Iron Star - Silver
Ribbon - 2º Best GFX Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon - 3º Best GFX
Miscellaneous Information The Goal is to create GFX for Recruiting.
EH/TC/ASF, all aceptable. Best 3 get medals.

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Competition Name/Title Week of War Incentive
Submitted by: BGCOM/VA Darksaber/Aggressor Strike Force
Start Date (mm/dd/yy) 3/5/2003
End Date (mm/dd/yy) 3/5/2004
Parties Involved ASF and Avenger Squadron
Missions/Battles Used MP only
Medals to be Awarded Iron Star - Gold Wings - Best ranked ASF Pilot in any
WoW Iron Star - Silver Wings - 2º best ranked ASF in any WoW Iron Star -
Bronze Wings - 3º best Ranked in any WoW If an ASF Pilot Gets first overall
(all Clubs) in any WoW, gets an Extra Iron-Star Gold Wings If an ASF Pilot
Gets 2º overall (all Clubs) in any WoW, gets an Extra Iron-Star Silver
Wings If an ASF Pilot Gets 3º overall (all Clubs) in any WoW, gets an Extra
Iron-Star Bronze Wings
Miscellaneous Information Week of war event held in the Zone, Multiplayer.
Both XWA and XvT. Stats controled by www.battlestats.com all Clans/Clubs
participate in this competition Main EH External MP Event


Salute

Vice Admiral Darksaber
Agressor Strike Force Battlegroups Commodore



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SHIP COMMUNICATIONS

IRC channel: #isdvanguard

Aggressor Strike Force: #EH_ASF on mIRC


Message board:
http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=80

ASF Messageboard:
http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=45

Website:
http://vanguard.stardestroyer.org/



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COM/VA Sickman/ISD Vanguard
BSx2/PCx5/ISMx4/MoI/IS-3BW/LoC-CSx5-Rx1/CoLx4/CoB/OV-4E [KNGT] {IWATS-CBX-ICQ-M/1/2-SM/2}

sick.man@btopenworld.com



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