ISD-II VANGUARD REPORT, 09/02/2003

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

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VANGUARD AND FLEET NEWS


A exceedingly good week has passed, although we did not win the SC V, we did show some great indivdual performances which is shown in the extensive list of awards below, congrats again to the Intrepid and Grey Wolf for a great comp!

And now i'd like to pay tribute to COL E. Tarkin who stepped down as WC this week, all of us on the VAN thankyou for the great service you provided and especially from me who benefited from your skills by helping me out when i couldn't find my way around the ship:) thanks Tarks, and we are all very happy that your staying with us on the VAN in Scorpion Squadron.
I'm not taking any applicants for the vacant WC post, an announcement of the new WC will be soon.

Keeping flying Vanmembers!!!



New Hornet Squadron Homepage: http://www.hornet.squadron.org/
New Hornet Squadron Message Board: http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=94

SickMan Silly word of the week = Sabercake



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


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TC NEWS

Tactical Office Regulation #1
04:33 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
Due to recent problems and complaints on our battle I've decided to order as follows:

Destruction of EH ships listen in Fleet Manual is forbidden (unless FCHG or CAB)
All EH vs EH battles are forbidden, unless some conditions met.
FCHG/CAB battles, when we loose IW ship, must be approved by IWTAC, DB ship by SHW, and so on.
You can find more details here. This does not affect battles already released and those in beta queue.

New historical records feature
13:08 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au]
The historical record page now lists your medals, awarded after September 2000, along with the reason and who awarded it.

New battles and free missions
08:31 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
This time rather small package:

XvT-TC #57
XvT-FREE #130-133
XWA-FREE #90
Enjoy! :)

ASF Supremacy Competition Results
10:22 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
ASF SC V concluded recently, this year's winners are:

Top Ship: ISD Intrepid
Top Squadron: Diamondback
Top Pilot: Commander Tvan'Oris

For full details on the final scoring, please visit http://ehnet.org/mb/viewtopic.php?t=4416. Congratulations to the ISD Intrepid for retaining it's Flagship title and to the crew of the ASF on a well fought competition.

Sovereign Squadron League
10:16 - AD Proton [Hullbreach@warpmail.net]
The big announcement from the flagship this week is that the SSSD Sovereign League 2003 will begin March 15! That's right -- one of the best competitions in the history of the Emperor's Hammer is being reborn. And this time it will not only include the usual TIE competition, but we're introducing XWA and XvT single-player divisions too! I have appointed LC Todbringer, a longtime Sovereign pilot and veteran of the previous Sovereign League seasons, to head up the competition. He will be assisted by MAJ Artys, another top veteran, and perhaps other pilots. They will handle the day-to-day operations and record keeping, and I will be on hand throughout to assist them and help resolve any problems or disputes. As in its previous incarnations, the Sovereign League will run through a regular season, with squadrons fighting for post-season playoff positions. Each round will last two weeks, with pilots flying assigned free missions. The surviving playoff teams will fly full battles in several rounds of elimination. The winning squadrons will receive many honors, and the winners of the individual top-gun contests will receive medals and much recognition. I'm also excited to announce that the Sovereign League will be open to all squadrons in the TIE Corps! The squadrons of the flagship will be proud to host fellow squadrons from throughout the corps that also desire to participate. Watch for the SSSD Sovereign League 2003 "Season Primer" memorandum within the next week or two. In the meantime, you all know what to do: Get ready to fly your flightsuits off!! :)

Colossus Commodore Appointed
10:10 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Congratulations to General Indaro who has been promoted to Rear Admiral and Commodore of the ISD Colossus.

Modified Strike Cruiser for XWA released
17:33 - AD Ender mBind [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
The Science Office has released a patch to add the Modified Strike Cruiser (M/SC, the "Rebel Interdictor") to X-Wing Alliance. The OPT was made by CM Tim, patch by myself and AD Darkhill.

You can download the patch from the IW section in the Patch Archive at the Science Office Website. (oh.. and thanks DS for testing;P)

New Battlestats Hosted Comps held in the Zone!
10:51 - VA Kyle Katarn [Kyle.Katarn@isdcolossus.com]
For those in our battlegroups who would like additional training in WoW atmosphere, LC Dax Corrin and I have entered us in 4 new WoW events that Battlestats.com is offering.

1: XWA Week of War XLVI and XvT Week of War LVI. You know all the rules.

2: Cloakshape Calamity: This is an XWA based war where only Cloakshape fighters will be allowed, all other matches will be deleted. EH members WILL be allowed to fly against each other. This will give us an opportunity to fly something other than the typical T/I matches we currently predominately use. Also, more opportunities to earn LoCs and DFCs. Please get the word out to all who own XWA for this one. War dates are this Friday, February 7th till Friday, February 14th.

3: Firespray Fetish: This is basically the same as the above, with Firespray craft the only allowed craft, all other matches will be deleted. Same rules apply, players from the same club WILL be allowed to fly each other. Dates for this event are February 14th-21st.

4: For our XvT pilots, the Assault Gunboat Galore II starts this Friday. Dates for war are Feb 7-14th, same rules as XWA cloakshape and Firespray wars. EH members are allowed to fly each other. Only Assault gunboat matches are allowed, all other matches will be deleted.

I hope this gives our membership an additional opportunity to hone their MP skills so we may improve for the 2 main WoW events.

Colossus COM Steps Down
10:07 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Vice Admiral Absolut Vodka has decided to step down as the Commodore of the ISD Colossus and take over command of Pi Squadron. My thanks and gratitude to him for all the hard work he put into his position. A new COM will be announced shortly - do not send applications unless asked to.

Missions Creation Wars!
13:43 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
Tactical Office is proud to announce you greatest mission creation competition ever, called "Mission Creation Wars". All rules and details can be found here
But first you need to sign up, emailing me and my Command Attaché. Title your email "Mission Creation Wars".
Remember. There are great medals to win, but also you will have to face best mission designers of EH :)


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SHIP STRENGTH


Wing XV



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/CM Praetorian/Python,
The Iron Star - Gold Ribbon has been awarded to: FL/LCM Xeraan Rhazzazor/Wasp,
The Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon has been awarded to: FL/LCM Coranel Both/Wasp,
The Iron Star - Silver Ribbon has been awarded to: FL/LCM Coranel Both/Wasp,
The Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon has been awarded to: FM/LT Yilana/Mantis,
The Iron Star - Gold Ribbon has been awarded to: CMDR-AMB/MAJ Nightmare/Wasp,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FL-IOA/LCM Thorin Oakenshield/Echo,
WC/LC E. Tarkin promoted to Colonel,
FL/LCM Xeraan Rhazzazor/Wasp promoted to CM,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FL-IOA/LCM Thorin Oakenshield/Echo,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/LCM Victor Kage/Scorpion,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FL/CM Patrick Blastfire/Scorpion,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/LCM A. G. Snijglau/Mantis,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/COL Garik Hizad/Mantis,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FL/CPT Serge Broskopf/Mantis,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FM/LT Pistol/Wasp,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: CMDR/CPT Erryc Lasitter/Mantis,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FL/CM Optimus/Hornet,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FM/LT Cassander Dimentex/Hornet,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/LT Bail Antilles/Python,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/LCM Narnil/Python,
The Imperial Security Medal has been awarded to: FM/LT Wharfin De Grooz/Python,
The Palpatine Crescent has been awarded to: FL/LT Ulath/Python,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/MAJ Drake Jensen/Hornet,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: CMDR-TCS/CPT Daniel Goad/Echo,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/LCM Jer Stryker/Hornet,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: CMDR/MAJ Drax Remlinger/Hornet,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/CPT Alec Qarni/Scorpion,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: CMDR/MAJ Strahd/Scorpion,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/LT Yilana/Mantis,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/CPT Xander Drax/Wasp,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FL/LCM Coranel Both/Wasp,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FM/LT Damon Spears/Hornet,
The Bronze Star of the Empire has been awarded to: FL/LCM Grimlock/Hornet,
The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to: FL/CM Patrick Blastfire/Scorpion,
The Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon has been awarded to: FM/LCM Jer Stryker/Hornet,
The Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon has been awarded to: FL/LCM Grimlock/Hornet,
The Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon has been awarded to: FM/LCM Jer Stryker/Hornet,
The Iron Star - Bronze Wings has been awarded to: FM/MAJ Drake Jensen/Hornet,
The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to: FL/CM Patrick Blastfire/Scorpion.


LOC Awards

LT Yilana [3 victories]
CM Praetorian [2 victories]
CPT Alec Qarni [1 victory]
LCM Xeraan Rhazzazor [1 victory]
CM Patrick Blastfire [10 victories]
LCM A. G. Snijglau [1 victory]


IWATS Courses Completed

CMDR-TCS/CPT Daniel Goad/Echo/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard Completed : IWATS Course: Squadron Management 3,
FM/LCM Jer Stryker/Hornet 1-2/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard Completed : IWATS Course: Squadron Management 3.

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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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The Xumani Wings - Flying

Very easy rules.

Fly XWA CAB 4 and XvT CAB 1

Best XvT Score - IS GW
Best XWA Score - IS GW

2º Best XvT Score - IS SW
2º Best XWA Score - IS SW

3º Best XvT Score - IS BW
3º Best XWA Score - IS BW

No need to send me pilot files, I will be watching for BSF Forms. If you
already flown it and want that score to count just fwrd BSF to me or fwrd
pilot file.

Start Date: 2/3/2003
End Date: 2/16/2003

Salute

Vice Admiral Darksaber
Agressor Strike Force Battlegroups Commodore



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SHIP COMMUNICATIONS

IRC channel: #isdvanguard

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

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



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COM/RA 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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