(...) Lashing out the action
Returning the reaction
Weak are ripped and torn away
Hypnotizing power
Crushing all the cover
Crusaders are here to stay
Cannot kill the family, Captain Mike has grounded me
(...)


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CPT Marcin Szydlowski sitting near his desk, drinking milk and reporting:

From the CMDR's desk:

Red Book - "Great Thoughts of Chairman Cyric" :)

This will be very long intro so pay attention everyone and read it carefully... As you probably know Vitcarp left and took BGCOM position. Few days after, newly promoted Captain Khadgar and good old MAJ Brakka took ISDs: Intrepid and Vanguard. Few pilots followed them. GW droped to 49 people. Yesterday, newly promoted CPT Raxis Krieger informed about his RL problem and transfer to reserves... Meantime, greatest Tie Corps pilots, Captain Brucmack, former commander of Crusader Squadron has been appointed as Wing Commnader of WingXIII. CM Mace became Vortex commander, CM Janson became Valkyrie commander and Captain Verr took Phoenix... Ayudanter left Crusader and moved to Copperhead, and soon transfered again, to newly opened Scorpion squadron, commander by CPT Raven Arestar, arrival from Praetorian. Schitzo left wing and joined this squad....
Now. You will probably ask yourselfs: "Why Mike is telling us this, we already know this. How is this connected with Crusader Squadron"... And i'll say, yes. This is connected. Because we're part of WingXIII. We're best squadron in this wing, although sometimes our wing commander thinks different.
Because i decided to be part of this wing, and you decided to stay with me, joining my squadron. Once, i had great master, Vitcarp. Now we all have new master and new leader. Our master is VA Cyric, greatest Commodore i ever met. Our lord of death will lead us, award us, punish us for our failure so stay frosty. Our great leader, Major Brucmack will lead us, show us how to fly. All my life is was chasing him and this race made my pilot i am now. Once i passed him :) You should chase me. Especially Flight Leaders.
New few words for Flight Leaders... Some FLs thinks, that they can stop flying because they're FLs. Bullshit. Remember about one rule... When i'll notice that you're lazy, you're not doing your job well, i'll replace you in an eyeblink. Flight Leader is like Command Atache to Command Officer. You're my right hands, Drako and Marcin. Don't fail me. Fly, support, recruit. Write good reports.
Flight Members. Without you every squad is dead. There is no need for FLs and CMDR. You're the core. Every Flight Member is Rifleman. You fight on the call. In space, on land and in sea. :) Squadron is your home and CMDR is your best friend, your father. Feel free to ask, feel free to comment, feel free to show me my mistake. Don't be affraid of me, be affraid of COM :)
Because we're losing people i want you to do something for me. I want you to recruit. Even if you'll have to stop flying. If you'll recruit people to wing, but you'll have no time for flying because of it, it's ok. I'll be happy with new arrivals and COM will be happy too. CC me when mailing cadets so i'll know that you send your letter. Be honest. Send one mail / day. And quick advice. Check the roster and mail only new cadets. Help them, offer your help. Offer my help. And soon our wing will be big too.
Drako, Marcin. Your my right hands. Help me. If this will be needed, you'll take command in squads of WingXIII. And we'll make this wing great again, althogh some pilots thinks this wing was great only because of Vitcarp. Bullshit. This wing was great because of us all. And it is great.
That is all what i wanted to say. Think about it...

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Fiction:

"Prototypes" by LCM Derek Dan

-Good morning Crusaders-said Mike after entering sleeping quaters.
-It seems that we will have some fun today. We are to report to the briefings room at 8.00 sharp. Our WC has a mission for us-He continued.
-Don't be late-He added.

We went to the briefings room a bit earlier.We set down and waited for WC to do a ussual briefing, but instead we saw a BGCOM walking in, followed by our COM, WC and finnaly our CMDR.
-Something big is going on. Even the BGCOM is here-I said to Drako.
-You got that right. I have never seen him on squadron briefing.-He replied.

MAJ Bruckmack walked to the microphone and started to talk.
-Pilots, you have been chosen to test the prototype TIE. For a long time EH suffered from lack of good scout ship. First ship with hyperdrive, the Assault Gunbout, becouse of lack of speed, became obsolete when new Rebel fighters entered service. Now we relay on TIE Advances and TIE Defenders but those ships are mainly fighters not scouts and their scanners aren't good enough. Sienar Fleet Systems has came with the sollution. Since it is still a top secret project, the details will be given to you by our BGCOM, VA Chrusos Ichthys.
WC step down and BGCOM walked to the microphone.
-Welcome pilots. The prototype codename is TIE Wraith. Now for some technical specifications. This TIE has the most powerfull engine known. It is even capable of outrunning the advanced concusion missile. But because of power demand, it has only one laser cannon and the shield system with no recharge unit. You can plainly see that this is not a fighter craft. It's use will be limited to short and fast recon missions. Because it's hull is build on a modified TIE Interceptor hull, Flight II has been chosen to fly the prototypes. Since we have five of them I talked with CPT Mike and we both agreed that LCM Marcin Kaczynski will join Flight II for the tests. Futher orders will be given to you once you'll arrive at the testning site. Your mission will start in 45 minutes. That's all. You are dismissed.

-This mission is a big one!-I said to Panaka while walking to the hangar bay.
-Yeah, I guess-He replied.
-What?Aren't you excited?We don't get to fly prototypes every day!-I said.
-Well, there's this thing with prototypes that they sometimes don't work the way they should-He said.
We entered the hangar and saw our new crafts.
-They don't look like TIE Interceptors with all those sensors all over the hull-I said.
-Let's hope they move like Interceptors-said Drako.
-Have you ever flown an Interceptor-I asked Marcin.
-Yes, a couple of times-He answered.
-Enough talk. Let's try them out- Drako said.

-You are clear to exit hangar-the voice in speakers said.
-Flight I will lead the way, Flight II in the middle and Flight III will close the formation. Go!-Mike ordered.
We all took off.
-Closing to jump point. Prepare to enter hyperspace. It will take us about 9 minutes to get to test site. Flight II check your crafts before jump-Mike ordered.
-We are ready-Drako reported after few seconds.
-Jump on my mark. 3.. 2.. 1.. now!
Stars melted in lines and we were on our way.

We were in hyperspace for about 4 minutes when something strange happened.
-Hey!Why are we out!-Drako shouted-Where's the test ground and the rest of the squadron!
-He must have missjumped!-I said.
-Told you we shouldn't trust prototypes-Panaka said.
-Let's return to Gray Wolf-Drako ordered.
-I can't. All my systems are down!-said Michael.
-Mine too!-said Marcin.
-I am off too-I said.
-We all are-Drako said-I don't like it. It can't be coincidance!We must get the hell out of here!
-How?We can't even go to sublight speed-Michael said.
-Turn off computer and go to manual controls-Drako replied.
-No can do. The whole system is jammed. It won't go to manual-Panaka said.
-I think I can help, but you must trust me-Marcin said.-Below the sensors panel there is a switch. Push it. The front panel should have poped off. Inside, there are red,green and blue memory modules.Smash them.
-Which one?-I asked.
-All-He replied.
When I smashed them, I heard the engine going back online.
-How did you know what to do?-I asked Marcin.
-Well, before joining EH I worked in Waewoo Electronics.We made computer parts for Sienar and other companies.I saw those modules a couple of times.-He replied.
-Now, the good news is that we have our engines back-Marcin continued.
-And the bad news?-Drako asked.
-All other systems are down.-Marcin answered.
-Well, at least we have our engines back-Panaka joked.

-But they won't help you now-we all heard in our speakers.-You are surrounded and we have missiles targeted on you. You'll be destroyed if you try to run.
-Shit! It is a Rebel trap! Let's get out of here!-I shouted.
-I don't see any crafts. It is a trick.-Marcin said.
-It's not a trick. The transports are 2.3 km from us. That's why you can't see them.There is also a Light Calamari Cruiser in the area.-Michael said.
-How do you know!-Drako asked.
-My scanners are partially working-He answered.
-Great!Now the only thing we need is a MIRACLE!-Drako shouted.

-Got one ready for you-we heard Mike's voice-Get out of there!We will cover you.
-You heard him.Engines to full power.-Drako ordered.
Rebels didn't expect troubles so it took them few seconds before they realized what was happening. Since the gravity system was down we all felt the acceleration. When we reached half of the top speed, we heard the Rebel commander ordering:
-Fire missiles, fire missiles, don't let them escape-
-They have fired warheads-Michael reported.
-How many?-Drako asked.
-About 30-Michael answered.
-We will outrun them. We should be faster then they are.-Drako said.
-Maybe we should, but we aren't faster.The missiles will hit us in 34 seconds-Michael shouted.

Meantime Flight I and III engaged the enemy.
-There is now fighter cover!-shouted Chris.
-Those transports are no match for us!-said Wiesio.
-This isn't going to be a good day for Rebels!-said DrDiablo.
-Flight III destroy as much as you can, Flight I try to disable some. We need to find out who is behind all this-Mike ordered.

-I've got a plan. Go for that cruiser's hangar bay-Drako ordered.
We all made a sharp turn.The missiles followed.
-Go straight to the hangar and on may mark fire flares, make a sharp turn and slide over a surface of cruiser for 2 seconds and then turn back and run as far and fast as you can.If I am not mistaking, the missiles won't be able to track us after the turn and will hit the hangar bay.-He continued.
-This plan is so mad and stupid that it can actually work-Panaka said excited.
-We will enter cruiser's cannon range in 2 seconds-Michael reported.
-Hang on!-Drako shouted.

Cruiser opened fire. Lasers were everywhere.
-I am hit-Marcin shouted.
-My shield are down-I shouted.
-Fly straight, don't evade!-Drako ordered.
Those seconds seemed like hours.
-NOW-Drako shouted and we all fired flares, made turn and started a slide.
The warheads didn't followed. They hit directly the hangar.A powerfull explosion followed.
-It is going to blow!Get out of here!-Drako shouted.
I made a 90 degree turn and left the burning cruiser behind me.I looked like we all made it, but then I heard Michael shouting:
-Engine failure, Engi....-
The cruiser's explosion broke the transmision.

-Everyone report in-Drako ordered.
-I am here-I said.
-Me too-Panaka added.
-Marcin reporting-
-Where's Michael?!?-Drako asked.
-I heard him reporting engine problems just before the explosion-I said.
-Shit!We need to get back and look for him, but our scanners are dead.Mike, we need your help!-Drako said.
-Yeah, I now.Flight I and III, destroy the rest of the transports.I am going to help Flight II.-Mike ordered.
In few seconds Mike's Angriest Angel joined us and we were looking for Michael.
-What a mess!I don't know if my sensors will be able to find him....Wait...I've got something! His craft has been torn apart but I've got life readings inside. We need to get a rescue transport as quick as possible.-Mike said.-Grey Wolf should be here any second-
Before Mike finished talking our ISD entered the area.
-This is VA Chrusos Ichthys. What happened here!-
-We have jumped directly into a Rebel trap sir.-Drako answered.
-We need a rescue transport. One of us was hit-Mike said.
-It is leaving hangar bay as we speak-we heard.-Return as fast as you can to the Grey Wolf.
-Sir, I don't think there is any danger now. Can we fly as an escort of the rescue transport.-Mike asked.
-Semper Fi?Good, stay as an escort. Your reports can wait.-BGCOM answered.


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"Yaqoob's T/A" by LCM Drako

Drako and Yaqoob entered hangar. Yaqoob asked Drako to repair his T/A. Drako looked around but he saw only T/Is.
-Yaqoob where is your craft?
-It's over there - he showed something what was standing in the farest part of hangar.
-THAT is your craft? - Drako didn't want to belive.
-Yes. Is something wrong?
-No, no. Lets see it.
Something, what maybe was a T/A many time ago, was covered by dust, and was looking that it's going to spill. There was rust everywhere. Drako didn't see enything like that before.
-Have you ever fly on this scarp?
-Almost all my 39 missions. And it isn't any scarp. It's a very good craft.
-Oh, surely it is. -said Drako with smile.
-Realy... - said Yaqoob with face like he was going to cry.
-OK, OK. It's a very good craft. -said Drako fast.
"Shit! This scarp is looking as like it remember a Clone's War" thought Drako but he said nothing and he started to examine a TIE. Yaqoob was standing next to the craft and looking with love at it. Drako tried to check laser system but when he touched a control box a part of fuselage fell away. Yaqoob started to shout.
-Be careful!!! What are you doing?!!
-I'll be careful. Don't worry.
Drako looked into cabin. It wasn't good looking. At the panel was inscription: "Made in Taiwan". "Pretty" he thought.
-OK. I will try to start engines. -he said and pressed a start button. Something started blipping.
-What the shit? Yaqoob, run!!! - he jumped off the cabin, caught Yaqoob and started to run.
-But why? - asked Yaqoob. In the same moment T/A exploded. Drako and Yaqoob fell on the floor. Drako looked at the wreck and said:
-Well, we don't have to take care about repairation any more.
-Oh no... my TIE! My lovely TIE!! -Yaqoob started to crying - You have distroyed my TIE! - he drew his blaster.
-It isn't my fault! Hey, Yaqoob, what are you going to do with this blaster? No. No!NO!!!!!!!!!!! HEEELP!!!!!!! -Drako started to run.
-My TIE... my lovely TIE... - Yaqoob was crying and shooting to Drako.


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News:
We got new Flight Officer, congrats to Admiral Priyum Patel, former commander of ASF.
We got new Valkyrie CMDR. Congrats to CM Wes Janson.
We got new database update. High Score listing. I am there, are you?
I've passed exams. But i have to pass, two again. Shit....
Marcin K is havint computer problems, solve probably as we speak.
Many squad changes this week. And promotions. New FL3 is Marcin K. Drako, Diablo up to CMs. Chris up to LCM. Diablo is FM.
New TIE battle in database. Thanks to me :)))) Go and take some HSs.
Competition starts in 6 days. Tomorow i'll send it to Training Officer for approval.

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Activity of Squadron:

LCM Derek Dan - back to normal activity. Submited fiction, you can read it in this report. And good flying. Completed CAB #5, TC-TIE #44,45,49,40,52-55. Great job.
LCM DrDiablo - transfered to Flight 1 as FM. Promoted to CM. Still RL problems.
LCM Drako - submitted fiction and uniform for me. Promoted to CM. Hmmmm...
LT Chris - participated in Avenger Training and ASF Competition. Completed TC-TIE #15,18
LCM Jonny Sawicki - Sent me email. I sent him few battles to complete.
LCM Marcin Kaczynski - appointed as new FL3. Some RL/Computer problems.
LT Michael - look at this pilot. Participated in ASF Competition (1-4). Completed TC-TIE #21-42. Outstanding.
CPT Marcin Szydlowski - standard activity. Completed IW-XW #2,3 with some HSs. Won DFC, 7 LoCs. Participated in ASF Comp. and Av. Trn. Now bad.
LCM Panaka - completed FXVT #27,28. Awarded MoI.
LCM Wiesio - nothing this week.
CPT Ya-qoob - nothing this week. Email exchanged. Waiting for competition, i hope :)))

Top Ace of this week is LT Michael again :) Big Congrats.


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Squadron Statistics ( FCHG, Combat Ratings ):

FCHG:

Squad Summary: 4942 (+192 )
Squad Average: 449.27 (+17.46 )

Archon[1500]:
CM Marcin Szydlowski (1520) +13 #:(

Legionnaire[500]:
LCM Wiesio (680) ±0
LCM DrDiablo (583) ±0

Paladin[300]:
LCM Derek Dan(334) +58 (Rank up) :)
LCM Marcin Kaczynski(334) ±0
LT Michael (334) +107 (Rank up) :)))))))
LCM Drako (304) ±0


Knight[250]:
LCM Jonny Sawicki (264) ±0
LT Chris (266) +9

Cavalier[150]:
LCM Panaka (184) +2

Lancer[25]:
CPT Ya-qoob (39) ±0

Just look at LT Micheal. He's activity is perfect. Follow his lead. Almost 5000 FCHG total. Keep up growth.


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Combat Ratings:

Veteran 1st[100]:
CM Marcin Szydlowski (122) +12

Marksman 2nd[20]:
LCM DrDiablo (23) ±0
LCM Wiesio (22) ±0

Marksman 4th[10]:
LT Jonny Sawicki (14) ±0

Trainee[1]:
LT Chris (2) ±0
LT Michael (1) +1

None[0]:
CPT Ya-qoob
LCM Drako
LCM Panaka
LCM Marcin Kaczynski
LCM Derek Dan


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Online Tournaments:

Sunday:

XWA Zone Sunday:
XWA event on Internet Gaming Zone
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win, DFC for overall winner.

NC vs TC:
XWA event on IRC channel: #Project_Faithful
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win, DFC for overall winner.

Monday:

Praetorian Competition:
XvT and XWA event on IRC channel: #praetorian
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 EST
Awards: LoC for every win, DFC for over all winner

Wednesday:

Greenwich Wolf Competition:
XVT and XWA event on IRC channel: #wingxiii
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win. PC for overall winner, ISM for second place.

Wednesday ASF Competition:
XWA and XVT event on IRC channel: #wingxiii
Time: 7:00 - 10:30 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win. 2xDFC for overall winners in both games.

Thursday:

Avenger Training:
XWA and XVT event on IRC channel #avenger
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win. 2xDFC for overall winners in both games.

Saturday:

EuroLoC aka Euro Competition:
XVT and XWA event on IRC channel #euroloc
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST
Awards: LoC for every win, DFC for overall winner.

Kampfegemetzel:
XWA event on Internet Gaming Zone
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Awards: LoC for every win


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Contact Info:

Emperor's Hammer:
Contact via IRC on channel #emperor's_hammer

Tie Corps:
Contact via IRC on channel #tiecorps
Webstie: www.tiecorps.org

Agressor Strike Force:
Contact via IRC on channel #eh_asf
Website: http://www.redrival.com/demios/enter.html
Message board: http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=21

ISD Grey Wolf:
Contact via IRC on channel #wingxiii
Mailing list: wingxiii@stardestroyer.org
Website: www.isdgreywolf.stardestroyer.org
Message board: http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=28&v=1&s=0

Crusader Squadron:
Crusader Squadron e-group: Crusader-Squad@egroups.com
Website: www.crusader.squadron.org
Message Board: http://www.tiecorps.org/mb/view.asp?b=34&v=1&s=0


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Squadron Roster:

CRUSADER SQUADRON OF WING XIII : Strike
COMMANDER: CPT Marcin Szydlowski (pbmike@klub.chip.pl)
NICKNAME: Death Riders
BANNER: crusader.jpg
MOTTO: Semper Fi
HOMEPAGE: http://crusader.squadron.org/
MESSAGE BOARD: http://crusader.squadron.org/crusadermb.html


FLIGHT I - ASSAULT GUNBOAT
Nickname: Imperial Erasers
Motto: You will be erased
Homepage: http://www.flight-one.prv.pl
1) CPT Marcin Szydlowski (pbmike@klub.chip.pl)
2) LCM Chris (pbelvis@poczta.onet.pl)
3) TBA
4) CM DrDiablo (drdiablos@email.com)

FLIGHT II - TIE INTERCEPTOR
Nickname: Angry Angels
Motto: The battle is like hunting and we always are hunters
1) CM Drako (rswojc@poczta.wp.pl)
2) LCM Derek Dan (derekdan@interia.pl)
3) LCM Panaka (sdwhatsnew@hotmail.com)
4) LT Michael (chaose@go2.pl)

FLIGHT III - TIE ADVANCED
Nickname: Polish Power
Motto: We are the best, last and only line of defence against scum from the space
Homepage: http://www.polish.power.prv.pl
1) LCM Marcin Kaczynski (marimp@kki.net.pl)
2) LCM Wiesio (pbwiesio@poczta.wp.pl)
3) CPT Ya-qoob (yaqoob@poczta.onet.pl)
4) LT Jonny Sawicki (jquest@priv4.onet.pl)




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Citations

Current Number: 53
Current Goal: 100 citations till 30 Feb.
Last Week Change: +3

TC-TIE Battle 1 - Capture of Zaarin
TC-TIE Battle 2 - Strike at Calamari
TC-TIE Battle 3 - New Dimensions
TC-TIE Battle 4 - Recapture Zaarins Technology
TC-TIE Battle 5 - Pirate Uprising
TC-TIE Battle 6 - Destruction
TC-TIE Battle 7 - Betrayal
TC-TIE Battle 8 - Strike Against the Pirates
TC-TIE Battle 9 - Tracking the Defectors
TC-TIE Battle 10 - Battle for the DeathStar
TC-TIE Battle 12 - Jedi Hunt
TC-TIE Battle 14 - Vader Takes Command
TC-TIE Battle 15 - Special Operations
TC-TIE Battle 19 - The Tethys Honeymoon
TC-TIE Battle 22 - Aftermath
TC-TIE Battle 23 - Daedalus
TC-TIE Battle 24 - Save the Emperors DNA
TC-TIE Battle 41 - Rebel Demise
TC-TIE Battle 42 - Jealousy
TC-XvT Battle 1 - The Verpine Encounter
TC-XvT Battle 2 - Capture of a Murderer
TC-XvT Battle 3 - Preparing for Battle
TC-XvT Battle 4 - Encounter with the Black Sun
TC-XvT Battle 5 - Phoenix Saga
TC-XvT Battle 6 - Wolf Pack Aggression
TC-XvT Battle 7 - The Resupply
TC-XvT Battle 8 - The Loshen Resistance
TC-XvT Battle 9 - The Black Sun Incident
TC-XvT Battle 10 - Abduction of VA Priyum
TC-BoP Battle 1 - Double Cross at Coronada
TC-BoP Battle 2 - Behind Enemy Lines
TC-BoP Battle 3 - Smuggling at Vector 29
TC-XWA Battle 5 - Show of Force
TC-XWA Battle 6 - Enemy Defector
TC-XWA Battle 8 - Hammer to Anvil
CAB Battle 1 - Assault On the Hast Shipyards
CAB Battle 2 - Assault Of Aurora
CAB Battle 3 - Secure the Phare System
CAB Battle 5 - Destroy Shipyards of the New Republic
DB-XvT Battle 1 - Jedi Academy
IW-XvT Battle 10 - Hunt for Fleet #18
IW-XvT Battle 12 - The Miranda Passage
IW-XvT Battle 17 - Dar'Telis Expansion: Exterminate the Mechanoids
IW-XvT Battle 23 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Infiltrate Rion
IW-XvT Battle 25 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Eliminate Friendship
IW-XvT Battle 26 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Ambassadors
IW-BoP Battle 14 - New Recruits
IW-BoP Battle 18 - Karana Takeover Campaign: Karana Killzone
IW-BoP Battle 24 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Seeds of Corruption
IW-BoP Battle 25 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Eliminate Friendship
IW-BoP Battle 26 - Rion's Shadow Campaign: Ambassadors
BHG Battle 1 - The Hunt Begins
BHG Battle 2 - Eliminating the Competition

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CMDR-TCC:TIE-TCT-TCS/CPT Marcin Szydlowski/Crusader/WingXIII
WingXIII - TCCOM's Own - January '01
ISD Grey Wolf - ASF Flagship
"Agressor Strike Force"
**Professor of XvT/BoP Mission Editing**
Wing Commander's Own [August, September, December] '00
COM's Protector Aug '00
BS/PCx7/ISMx12/MoI-BC(5 recruits)/MoT-1bh/LoC-PS(92 wins)/DFC-BW(6 wins)/CoB/OV
[IWATS][XTT][XTM][M/1/2][GFX][SM/2]
pbmike@klub.chip.pl
polish.power.prv.pl

"Semper Fi" - Death Riders