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CMDR Ramblings...
A happy Memorial Day to everyone in the US. I'll be attending a family BBQ so I probably won't be home too much on Sunday or Monday. I hope to get some flying in before I leave and when I get back though. The XWA Week Of War is currently going on and we're in the LAST week of SC4!!!

ASF ACTIVITY COMPETITION SCORING:
EH MP Comp Win=30 Points 
Loss/Participate=5 Points (Ladders Count!) 
Top ASF Pilot in WoW(both XVT and XWA)=50 Points 
2nd Place ASF WoW=30 
3rd Place ASF WoW=25 
FCHG/CR Rank = 50 points 
Citations Gained = 10 points/citation 
SP Missions=5 Points 
SP Battle=5x #of missions 
Fiction(depends on length/content)=Up to 20 
Mission Creation=15 
Battle Creation=15x # of missions in battle 
Graphics Depends on quality=up to 20 
Medals Earned=5 
Promotion Earned=10 
Named TCCOMs own during comp=100 
IWATS = 15/course 
Recruitment Of Pilot - 100 Points

Unofficial Final Cobra Squadron SC4 point totals!
1)LT Blade - 1,830 points (485 this week)
2)LT Phantom - 1,680 points (280 this week) 
3)CPT Caltin Doros - 1,420 points (385 this week) 
4)LT Timpa Sloan - 1,190 points (250 this week) 
5)LCM Vessicant - 630 points (0 this week) 
6)LT Bolan Remon - 400 points (185 this week) 
7)MAJ Kyle - 175 points (30 this week)

Citations Gained: 4 (+40 points) 

Total Squadron Score: 7,515 (1,655 this week)

GREAT Final week guys! We increased our score nearly 50% from last week's score and had a great finish to SC4. This was a very productive Supremacy Competition. Everyone in the squadron contributed and earned points. I haven't seen that from the squad before and I'm very proud to see that. We should know sometime during the upcoming week how the Intrepid fared but I am hopeful that our ship will emerge as the flagship of the ASF fleet!

Squadron Competitions...
Competition - Cobra Ace of the Month 
This will last the entire month of May. At the end of each week I will see who's earned the most
FCHG points for that week. #1) gets 4 points, #2)3 pts, #3)2 pts and #4)1 pt. After the month
is complete all the points from each week will be totaled and the winner will receive an Iron Star-Bronze WINGS.

Cobra Ace Current Standings-
1)LT Blade - 16 points total (1st place this week)
2)LT Phantom - 15 points total (3rd place this week)
3)LT Timpa Sloan - 10 points total (2nd place tie this week)
4)CPT Caltin Doros - 9 points total (4th place tie this week)
5)LCM Vessicant - 3 points total 
6)MAJ Kyle - 0 points
6)LT Bolan Remon - 0 points


LT Blade's massive final week couple with a last minute push by Timpa contributed to Blade moving into solo possession of first place and winning the first Cobra Monthly Ace. Blade, you may add 'Cobra Ace - May' below your ID line when you use it in mails or bulletin board posts. Congrats. I'd like to also congratulate Phantom on a fine showing and all pilots will be receiving awards I'm sure, in addition to Blade getting an Iron Star - Bronze Wings for this competition. Cobra Ace will pick up again in June.

NEW COMPETITON - MONTHLY!

In the same vein as Cobra Ace of The Month we're going to have a montly "Cobra Gunner" The same 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th system will be used. Here's how we'll determine the scoring.
For every Multiplayer victory at a Tie Corps Comp(#EHCOC), or in the Week Of War you will be credited with 'two' points for the weeks scoring. For every match you fly but lose, you will receive 'one' point.
If a pilot wins 2 matches but loses 5 they would have 'four' + 'five' points or 'nine' total points for the week. That will be how 1st/2nd/3rd/4th is determined. So not only will your winning help you,
but being active and flying matches will help as well.

The pilot who has the most weekly points at the end of the month will receive an Iron Star-Bronze Wings.
NOTE- Please email me after you fly in a comp if you don't win any matches because I only receive notification from the database if a pilot gets a LoC. It'll make it easier for me to track and compute scores. :)

Promotions/Awards...
CPT Doros won 9 LoCs!
LT Blade won 2 LoCs!*
LT Bolan Remon won 2 LoCs!
LT Phantom won 2 LoCs!*


*note XVT Week Of War LoCs were awarded this week but I had listed them in the previous weeks report anyway so they're not listed here.

Arrivals/Transfers...
None...

Pilots on Leave...
MAJ Kyle

EH/Tie Corps News...
The March newsletter, #83, has been released! It focusses on Jedi Outcast and features 5 reviews of the game and lots of other goodies. You can get it at the following locations: 
http://ehnet.org/nl/hammer83.zip (7.4MB) 
http://www.gimmie.tudelft.nl/homes/blok10b/temp/nl83.zip (7.4MB) 
http://ehnet.org/nl/83 (Online mirror) 
http://www.gimmie.tudelft.nl/homes/blok10b/temp/NL83/ (Online mirror) 
After months of planning, the EH Holonet Awards have finally begun! They are a chance for you to vote on the sites you think are the best! The first stage is the Nominations stage, which will last for two weeks. You may nominate more than one site, but each site must be in a different awards category. Nomination standards (highly recommended that you read them, because if the site does not comply, it will be rejected) and awards descriptions are on the main EHHA site. All sites MUST be in compliance with the Internet Guidelines. 
The main EHHA site is located at http://ehha.stardestroyer.org. Thanks to IOA Alex Foley for creating and coordinating the EHHA.
The position of AIM professor is open. The successful application should be experienced in the use of AIM, have passed the course and be consistant in marking tests. Email your applications to jpboyce@indigo.net.au, addressing the criteria and listing 3 references. At least one of the references must be a current superior.
The position of TIE Tactics professor is open. The successful application should have a high level of practical skill and experience in TIE Fighter, have passed the course and be consistant in marking tests. Email your applications to jpboyce@indigo.net.au, addressing the criteria and listing 3 references. At least one of the references must be a current superior.
The position of TIE Mission Design professor is open. The successful application should have a high level of practical skill and experience in TIE Fighter mission and battle design, have passed the course and be consistant in marking tests. In addition, applicants must list at least 2 examples of their work. Email your applications to jpboyce@indigo.net.au, addressing the criteria and listing 3 references. At least one of the references must be a current superior.
Due to becoming increasingly busy in RL, COL Arso has resigned from his position as Wing Commander of Wing XI. His replacement has already been approved: Congratulations go out to Major Spearhawk! spearhawk@telia.com 
The EH Newsletter would like some reviews from Episode 2: Attack of the Clones for it's
next newsletter. IF you have a review or want to do one please email it to
jpboyce@indigo.net.au
The Tactical Officer is on leave until Sunday, keep that in mind for BSF's.
Overview - Training Officer Position has opened.
The position of Training Office is one of the most demanding in the EH. The position covers a wide range and scope of duties, requiring a multi-talented person. The successful applicant will also be under the extra pressure of continuing the standard of work conducted by myself, as well as maintaining a long-term tenure. Some duties of the Training Officer include: 
Marking tests 
Reviewing, approving and implementing new courses 
Reviewing competition submissions 
Assisting all members of the EH in training matters 
Design and execution of TO competitions 
Keeping IWATS staff in line, including replacing non-performing staff 
Applicants must address the criteria as laid out below.
Selection Criteria - Essential
Proven experience in running competitions, preferably involving a scope larger than a TIE Corps wing or equivilent 
Good written communications skills 
An acceptable level of online presence (such as IRC, message boards, etc) 
Fast email response time 
A clean record in conduct 
The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel, including the XO, FO, OPS and various officers within the TIE Corps 
Selection Criteria - Desirable
Graphics ability 
ASP coding experience 
Solid training experience, either in the EH or in real life 
You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. Simply saying "Yes, I can do that" will not be enough, back it up with specific examples. You should meet the essential criteria to be considered seriously for the position, and you do not necessarily have to meet the desirably criteria to get the position. Committment, specifically long-term, is very important and should also be highlighted and backed up in your application. You must also include three (3) references. At least one of these must be one of your superiors (either former or current, preferably the latter). These references will be checked, so ensure you have the person's permission before listing them. Applications should be sent to the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer with the subject "Application for Training Officer" (without the quotation marks). Failure to follow this application format will result in immediate disqualification.

Wing/Ship News...
The Intrepid awaits to learn the results of SC4
COL Wil Striker won a DFC???? Wow. :)


Commander's Orders...
Fly MP events, give it a shot. You may be surprised.
Fly SP missions. Fly the XVT,XWA, TF, or XW battles...
No matter what check in with me atleast once a week. Especially if you didn't send me a battle or fly in a MP comp so I know you're alive.

Squadron Activity...
CMDR/CPT Caltin Doros - Won 9 LoC's, Hosted a few MP comps, did CMDRly duties
FM/LT Timpa Sloan - Flew 9 Battles.
FM/LT Blade - Flew 13 Battles, Won 2 LoC's, flew in MP Comps.
FL/MAJ Kyle - Completed Iwats - CBX and Iwats -AIM.
FM/LT Bolan Remon - Completed Iwats IIC/3 & SM/2, Won 2 LoC's, and flew in MP comps!
FL/LCM Vessicant - Nothing this week.
FM/LT Phantom - Flew 5 Battles, Won 2 LoC's, completed Iwats AIM and M/2.


Multiplayer Events!!!!
Vanguard Shield Competition
Sundays 12PM-3PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Tempest Storm
Mondays 7PM-10PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Tie Corps Battlegroups Training Night
Tuesdays 5PM-7PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Frozen Doom Competition (I Host this )
Tuesdays 10PM-12:30AM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Greenwhich Wolf Comp
Wednesdays 3:30PM-5:30PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
ASF Competition
Wednesdays 7PM-10:30PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Night Of The Lost Souls Comp in #EHCOC (Chatting in #ISD_immortal)
Thursdays 3PM-5PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
AusComp
Fridays 6AM-8AM EST in #EHCOC
XVT, XWA.
Sovereign Nighthawk Competition
Fridays 3PM-6PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT,XWA.
EuroComp
Saturdays 9AM-12PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT,XWA.
Saturday Night Training
Saturdays 8PM-11PM EST in #EHCOC
XVT,XWA.


#EHCOC is on your undernet.org servers. 

COBRA SQUADRON OF WING XIV : Special Operations
COMMANDER: CPT Caltin Doros (cpsweeney@hotmail.com) - #7146
NICKNAME: Lethal Scourge
MOTTO: We're not looking for trouble...We ARE trouble!
HOMEPAGE: http://cobra.stardestroyer.org
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=11

FLIGHT I - FIRESPRAY ATTACK SHIP
Nickname: Bombs O'Plenty [Deep Strike]
Motto: Be it throat or underbelly, our blades shall find a mark.
1) CPT Caltin Doros (cpsweeney@hotmail.com) - #7146
2) LT Timpa Sloan (timpa1978@yahoo.com) - #8787
3) LT Blade (len9962630@yahoo.com) - #8905
4) TBA

FLIGHT II - ASSAULT GUNBOAT
Nickname: The Cleansing Fire [Assault]
Motto: Kick 'em in the teeth!
1) MAJ Kyle (eh_kyle@yahoo.com) - #3133
2) LT Bolan Remon (tygerhart@hfx.eastlink.ca) - #9062
3) TBA
4) TBA

FLIGHT III - TIE VANGUARD
Nickname: Harbingers of Agony [Reconnaissance]
Motto: Beware, for we watch you with unblinking eyes.
1) LCM Vessicant (bofklar@hotmail.com) - #7903
2) LT Phantom (ge_phantom2002@yahoo.com) - #8860
3) TBA
4) TBA

Total: 7

Squadron Citations (18): 
XvT-TC Battle 1 - The Verpine Encounter
XvT-TC Battle 2 - Capture of a Murderer
XvT-TC Battle 3 - Preparing for Battle
XvT-TC Battle 4 - Encounter with the Black Sun
XvT-TC Battle 5 - Phoenix Saga
XvT-TC Battle 6 - Wolf Pack Aggression
XvT-TC Battle 7 - The Resupply
XvT-TC Battle 8 - The Loshen Resistance
XvT-TC Battle 10 - Abduction of VA Priyum
XvT-TC Battle 11 - Krayt Squadron Training
XvT-TC Battle 12 - Odin's Redemption
XvT-TC Battle 13 - Graduates, Graduate!
XvT-TC Battle 14 - Orion Base Crisis
XvT-TC Battle 15 - The Cattle Groups: The Search for Dodgy Dairy
XvT-TC Battle 16 - Deep Strike at K'atella
XvT-TC Battle 29 - Super Elite Encounter
XvT-DB Battle 1 - Jedi Academy
XvT-DB Battle 2 - Rascar Political Disruption

FCHG RANKINGS:
1 point for every mission flown 
1 point for every Legion of Combat earned 
1 point for every Iron Star with Bronze Wings earned 
2 points for every mission high score 
2 points x # of missions in the battle for every battle high score 
3 points for every Iron Star with Silver Wings earned 
5 points for every Iron Star with Gold Wings earned 
10 points for every Iron Star with Platinum Wings earned 

Gladiator [GLDR] (1000 points)
[1421] CPT Caltin Doros [+9] 

Gallant [GALL] (200 points)
[205]LCM Vessicant [+3] 

Cavalier [CAVL] (150 points)
[191] LT Blade [+60] (NEW RANK!)
[174] LT Timpa Sloan [+40] (NEW RANK!) 
[151] MAJ Kyle [+0] 

Dragoon [DRAG] (100 points)
[110] LT Phantom [+24] (NEW RANK!)

COMBAT RATINGS:
Top Ace 3rd (300 points)
[302] CPT Caltin Doros [+9] (NEW RANK!)

Marksman 3rd (15 points)
[19] LT Phantom [+2] 

Certified (5 points)
[5] MAJ Kyle [+0]
[5] LT Blade [+2] (NEW RANK!) 
[5] LT Bolan Remon [+2] (NEW RANK!)


Skipping Missions 
You are not allowed to skip a mission in a battle whatever the reason is. All missions of a battle must be completed. You are not to use the ingame 'skipping mission' option of X-Wing Alliance. If you encounter a battle that has a fatal bug in it that prevents you from playing the rest of the battle, you cannot edit your pilot file to skip the mission. If you encounter a fatal bug, fill out a Bug Report on the Battle Center to explain why you could not finish a mission, and save a backup of your pilot file so you can finish the battle after it has been repaired. Skipping missions may lead to have the batle removed from your combat profile.


Great week everyone, I am proud of the activity level everyone showed and had a long(but happy) time processing all of this activity into scoring. :) Congrats to Blade the Cobra Ace of May and good luck to everyone for becoming Cobra Ace of June. I expect to see everyone receiving awards in the next week or so from the activity given.

CMDR/CPT Caltin Doros/Cobra/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid
SS/BSx2/PCx4/ISM/MoI/MoT-1rh/IS-1BR-3SW-1GW/LoC-PSx216/DFC-SWx16/CoS/CoL/CoB [GLDR] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1-M/1/2-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XTM}