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Welcome to the BGCOM’s Weekly News Update.

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Fleet News

SWGB testers needed
The Tactical Officer needs 3 people to test some SWGB submissions. 1st three people get this job. Apply to TAC & CA:TAC

100th XvT-TC
Another nice achievement of EH Mission Compendium. 100th XvT-TC battle has been released (uploading to mirrors now), have fun and congrats to all mission creators!

New surveys are up
There's 3 new surveys available in the admin section, relating to Freeworlds, Jump to Lightspeed and Battlefront. Login to give your responses, that’s an Executive Order!

New Challenge COM Selected
Congrats to RA Stuart for being named the new Challenge COM! Beers on him!

 LO Open For Applications
The Logistics Officer is responsible for maintaining archives of important materials such as newsletters. The position is also responsible for specialist projects such as the EH Codex.

Selection Criteria - Essential

1. Good written communications skills
2. An acceptable level of online presence in areas such as message boards, IRC, etc
3. Fast email response time
4. The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel

Selection Criteria - Desirable

1. Prior experience in maintaining some sort of reference work (ie. a manual)
2. Ability to maintain stable web hosting for all newsletters

Initial Work Plan

1. Establishment of a LO site
2. Establishment of a Newsletters mirror
3. Updating of the EH Codex

You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. Simply saying "Yeah, I can do that" is not enough. Include specific examples and situations to back up your claims. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be considered for the position. You must include at least three (3) references in your application. At least one of these must be a former or, preferably, current superior. Ensure you have their permission first, as your application will be viewed in a negative light if you have not gained their permission. Applications should be directed to the Fleet Commander (fc@emperorshammer.org) and Executive Officer (xo@emperorshammer.org) with the subject "Application for Logistics Officer".

Should you be successful in the position, you will be expected to perform core duties of the position, including the initial work plan, to an acceptable level. You will also be expected to follow the EH Tasks outlined for the position of LO as listed at http://www.ehtiecorps.org/xo/EHtasks.htm Your performance in relation to the tasks list and the initial work place will form the basis of ongoing performance review for you.

Battlegroup News

I will begin my medical leave effective of midday 19 September. Thorin and Gunman will be in command of the BG at this time. They both will have my command authority in all areas except removal of staff (meaning they both have to agree or disagree for a situation to be resolved). If a problem occurs that neither can agree on it will be passed to the FO for a final decision.

This week saw the automation of the Monthly Squadron Evaluation. We used this system back when I was Colossus COM some 3 (gasp, that long?!?) years ago and it worked very well. Battlegroup Directive now in place that ALL Commanders MUST use the MSE generator effective of September MSE’s!

If you encounter any problems in relation to using the form then please email me directly.

Will the following people please report to me their ELS handles. If you don’t know what ELS is then please  speak to your Commander, WC, COM or me:

MAJ Ace - 6136
LCM Aero Slasher - 7223
CM Alexander Anderson - 2410
MAJ Calvin Senzin - 2407
CM Daniel Bonini - 2524
LT Daniel Russell - 11390
COL Daniel Stephens - 5448
LT Darksnake - 9922
CM Dash Rendar - 7724
LT Deckard - 11290
GN Drake - 2821
MAJ Elwood The Brave - 3034
CM Earnest Penfold - 9489
LCM Favdaukar - 11336
CPT Fritz Von Stukart - 10147
LT Giovanni Palermo - 11253
LCM Great Griffin - 11302
LCM Greven Targaryen - 8721
CM Jamiek - 5502
LT Jones La'an - 11480
CM Kalve Ryder - 1968
LT M - 11414
LCM Mackintosh - 6958
LC Mark - 6522
LCM Mason Selrood - 11315
GN Master - 6252
LCM Miackus - 4157
LT narraku - 11393
CM Nico Qarni - 9806
LT Nomphosumus - 9215
LCM Prost Varsis - 8637
LT Qetuo Painbringer - 10775
CM Quincy Nelson - 7363
LCM Rejili Holthaus - 5370
LT Rinuchu Stealth - 9080
CPT Rogue - 7850
LCM Rondo - 8793
CPT Rover - 545
LT Sean - 10754
CM Shadow - 6868
LCM Splot - 10969
CPT Talas - 7999
CM tolbr - 10873
LT Wagner - 11126
CM Zept Leeartic – 7614

The ELS Handles are critical to you ability to use the TCBG Network. Let’s have this list completed ASAP.

Imperial Storm is poised to start on Sept 8^th. I need to provide a list to the War Officer of my list of Fleet Commanders and Staff so if you fancy helping us crush the rest of the TC, now is your chance! If you want to assist in the mission creation aspects of the game, let me know too ASAP!

Finally ECR (That’s Exercise Cantina Run) VI is coming poised to start in October. More details on this as and when I choose to release them J

Colossus News

- CM Kadon Bier is the new Iota CMDR congrats Kadon!

- CSL Nitro edition begins you have 6 days to fly TIE-FREE 134

- Welcome new pilots GN Drake and LCM Miackus who join us from an imperial mental institution

- Its CoL time, CMDR's are reminded to send their CoL reccs to me ASAP.

- E-Group funeral competition starts view competitions section for more details.

- MAJ Curtis is awarded a SS for the work done as Eta CMDR.

- Daniel Russel is promoted to LT, congrats.

- PoTw is CM Andrelious J. Inajh for the 2nd week running, and the Runner up is LT Daniel Russel who'll recieve a IS-BW (he flew less than Rondo but he passed 3 IWAT's)

- SoTw is Nu Squadron for the 2nd week running, come on guys!

- LC Angel and CM Mach Blader return from leave

- MAJ Ace leaves Omicron for Avenger

- LCM Aero Slasher leaves Omicron for RSV's.

Relentless News

Sword Squadron was closed. It was a sad decision, but Thorin and Jarek decided three strong squadrons are better then four weak ones. Sword will be the first to reopen when the time comes.

WC/MAJ Laan reached the half way point of his initial probation today, and was evaluated by myself. In 2 more weeks, Thorin will decide if he will become a full WC, continue on probation, or be replaced.

The biggest news of the week, Lieutenent Gaucho was executed last week for being an illegal clone of Darknyte! Big Surprise for all of us, and a sad loss of an active pilot.

LC Tiger, and Major's Mosh and Laan all recieved honors as well, Tiger was awarded the Silver Star, and Mosh and Laan Bronze Stars! Congrats to them! 

Finally Shield CMDR has been removed by Thorin. A replacement will be sought shortly.

Challenge News

RA Stuart is now COM following RA Locke’s removal. I have since spoken to Locke and he agrees and understands the reason for removal.

Wing competition: What to do with the empty room?  http://www.ehtiecorps.org/competitions/details.asp?ID=1427

Stuart has set about getting the ship brought up to date by setting up mailing lists for ship and squadrons.

And Will Wild Bill Kelso please wake up and get to work with Stuart, the time to rebuild the ship is at hand and you’re going to be riding the crest of the wave!

Final Words

It’s been a really turbulent year with all the flag changes though I am not sorry that this has been done. The Flag Staff now is possibly the most active this BG has had since my departure 2 years ago as BGCOM. All the flags need to learn now that they have to work together and put any differences aside for the best interests of the BG. We are the best, we know we’re the best, so let’s start acting like the best. I want to see more competition participation across the board; I want to see a good amount of people getting geared up for Imp Storm and ECR. This is our time and we will step up and show that we are TCBG and that we will rise up to any challenge thrown at us. Sometimes we do what we want to do, the rest of the time we do what we have to

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