Greetings Reservists of the TIE Corps! My name is Colonel Locke Setzer, captain of this retirement cruise ship we call the M/FRG Phoenix. Every few months or so, I'll be dropping an email like this one to let you know some of the things going on in the TIE Corps that might be of interest to you. I'll also be including information about re-enlistment, medal restoration, and other topics that may be helpful if you ever decide to unretire and join back up for a spell. So, without further ado... |
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Raise the Flag |
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For the month of September, the entire TIE Corps will be involved in the yearly competition for flagship/squadron/pilot supremacy known as Raise the Flag! For those unfamiliar with this competition, Raise the Flag determines the Flagship of the TIE Corps, the TCCOM's Escort Squadron, and the TCCOM's Wingman for the next year. It's pretty simple - just about any kind of regular activity earns points for yourself, your squad, and your ship. Whichever ship/squad/pilot has the most points by the end of the competition determines the flagship/escort squad/wingman. Like any good fleet competition, there's also an art portion, including fiction, graphics, and even memes, which is always fun. For more information, check out the competition details here. Personally, I'm a bit long in the tooth to have much of a chance on TCCOM's Wingman, but it's a fun chance to play some games with friends, encourage each other on, and see what folks come up with! |
Newsletter Archive |
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Did you know the old Newsletters are still online? They've even received some recent and much-needed TLC, including content restored, tracking down a lost issue (#105), and even removing some ancient macro viruses from a couple editions (#46 and #47)! If you're ever curious to take a trip down memory lane, you can find them all at their new home here. |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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I feel like I've seen a few of the same questions from folks who have been interested in returning to active service or just curious about how the TIE Corps is working these days in general. I know I had a number of them myself when I rejoined! Here's a collection of frequently asked questions and answers, tailored for folks presently chilling in the Reserves! |
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Question: Hey! I want to rejoin but I don't know how! What do I do? Answer: Good question! It's pretty easy - you just have to contact the TCCOM, HA Plif! You can send him an email (tccom@emperorshammer.org) or you can message him on Discord (plif346) - whatever's easier for you! And if you're having any problems, you can always email me too - I'll help get things worked out for you. |
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Question: My profile on the TIE Corps website isn't right. I used to have medals! I used to have history! Now it's all gone and I'm sad. Answer: Don't be sad! A lot of us old-timers have gone through this. Fortunately, there is a way to restore things! We don't have it at a place where we can do it automatically for everyone, but if you reach out to the TCCOM (via email at tccom@emperorshammer.org or Discord at plif346) and request a restoration, he can get that process started for you. We do ask for patience - it can take a bit of time. But have heart - your accomplishments are not lost to time! Please reach out to me too if you have any additional questions on this process. |
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Question: Are you going to make me rejoin to restore my records and stuff? Answer: We want to be able to do this for everyone who wants it. Admittedly, we are going to prioritize active members who need it over reservists. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't ask! We'd love to have you back, but making sure your past accomplishments are recorded and available is part of our duty to you, regardless of current activity status. You've earned it. |
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Question: Can I join the Discord server even if I'm in the Reserves? Answer: Of course! You won't have access to all the channels, but you will be able to see and participate in most of the general chat channels, including the common hang-out spot, #plifs-asteroid-bar-and-grill. If you haven't joined the Discord server yet, the link to join is here. |
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Question: I don't really want to be active, but I do like doing the trivia and/or puzzle competitions, taking an Imperial University course, flying a mission, or doing some multiplayer once in a blue moon. Do I have to be in a squadron to do that stuff? Answer: No! You're welcome to log in and submit your own BSFs for missions flown, take Imperial University/IWATS courses, do the trivia/puzzle competitions, report multiplayer matches... whatever you'd like to do. But... being in a squadron means that you can get awarded for that activity with merit medals. And there's a lot of squadron commanders out there who would be happy to have a pilot who just wants to contribute the odd bit of activity here and there. So don't feel like you have to be super active to be considered active - it's really okay to be an active member even when you can only do a little, as long as you're having fun and keeping in touch. |
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Question: What are the supported platforms again? Answer: We introduced Elite Dangerous this year as a new platform! Read more about how that works here! Otherwise, no major changes, but just as a refresher...
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Question: I never want to hear from you again! Can you stop emailing me?!? Answer: Never's a long time, and I promise we won't be doing this more often than once every few months or so. But if you'd really prefer not to be in the Reserves, please reach out to me and I'll help get you reassigned to Inactive, which will deactivate your account and prevent any further communications. |
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That concludes our little update email! If you have any questions about re-joining the TIE Corps, events going on, or just want to talk and shoot the breeze about old times, please feel free to reach out! My email is locke.f.setzer@gmail.com and my Discord name is LockeSetzer. Please use whichever is most convenient for you. My door is always open! In Service, COL Locke Setzer, Captain of the M/FRG Phoenix
SQXO-CAPT/COL Locke Setzer/Typhoon 2-1/Wing X/ISDII Challenge/Battlegroup III
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CAPT Report # 1 (2023-08-24)
This report was submitted by SQXO-CAPT/COL Locke Setzer/Typhoon 2-1/Wing X/ISDII Challenge/Battlegroup III
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