TIE Corps Command Report
Weekly Report #35 – Submission date: November 10th 2013
Introduction

Greetings,

Due to the recent influx of pilots in the TIE Corps, yesterday we saw a new squadron forming aboard the ISD-II Hammer. Beta Squadron has been created to allow more room for the arriving pilots, and also to create a few more command positions, so our fleet can continue growing. Commander Kyle Kroan has been selected to lead this new squadron, and as such he has transferred from Delta to Beta. Congratulations, CMDR Kroan, and good luck in Beta!

If I’m not mistaken, despite the restructures that have happened in the past years, Beta is the first squadron to be actually opened ever since Blue Squadron was commissioned aboard the MC-80 Redemption back in 2008. It’s always good times when this happens. I just wish we could open a second ship. Get your friends back from inactivity, guys! Hey, Frothy, want to be Commodore in a ship where everybody else isn’t sleeping? Bring some pilots back with you and I’ll give you an ISD, and you can keep your rank! Better yet, we’ll make Tempest your WC…promise I won’t promote you to COL, Temp ;)

Besides CM Kroan, the new Beta Squadron was also joined by a new recruit, SL Upsidexumop, and by a veteran coming back from the Phoenix, LC Kenath Zoron, who has hit the ground running, already passing 4 IU courses. Welcome to the fleet, gentlemen!

Our newest member, SL Upside is an MP’er, whose platform of choice is Star Conflict, and he arrives at the fleet in the middle of a great MP activity, since many members were awarded Legions of Combat this week. Keep it up, people!

Delta Squadron was joined by CPT Ras Kronar earlier this week! Welcome back, Captain, hope you have a great time in Delta this time around!

Phase 4 of The Karana Initiative is nearing its end, and I was happy to see that several pilots took advantage of the deadline extension we allowed. There are a few hours left on the competition, so fly TIE-TC 245 if you haven’t already!

Colonel BubbaX continues to create logos for the TIE Corps Admiralty. This time, it was for the TCCOM. You can check it out here: http://tc.emperorshammer.org/staff.php. Thank you, Bubba!

New uniforms uploaded this week were from: CM Kyle Kroan (twice), LC Gyssler and LC Kenath Zoron. Check them out in their profiles!

Zós continues to update the arriving member’s profiles. This week’s update was for CPT Ras Kronar.

A few Order of the Vanguards have been updated this week: CPT Ras Kronar (OV-13E) and LCM Tyrian (OV-6E).

Alpha and Epsilon Squadrons have also submitted their Monthly Squadron Evaluations for October, and medals have been awarded throughout the fleet. Congratulations to COL Mark Schueler, COL Anahorn Dempsey, COL Dunta Polo, LC Elwood the Brave and CPT John T. Clark on their Bronze Stars of the Empire! Also, congrats to COL Zósite Konstyte Styles, LC Impulse, CM Kyle Kroan and LC Gyssler for their Palpatine Crescents! Actually, LC Gyssler received 2 PCs, one for October MSE, and one overdue for September MSE. Keep up the great work, Gyssler! Finally, Congrats to GN Gilad Pellaeon and CM Shado Fenn on their Imperial Security Medals! Well done, everyone!

As for database updates, COL Zósite has completed the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet’s Craft List in the new TIE Corps database. Check it out here: http://tc.emperorshammer.org/craftlist.php. Also, Zós has updated all craft images in the Squadron rosters. Besides that, as of now Squadron Commanders have the ability to recommend Palpatine Crescents and Iron Stars with Silver Wings and Ribbons, as a trial period for the TIE Corps Pilot Manual update currently being worked on.

Sadly, it’s not all good news, since Delta Squadron, which was complete with 12 pilots early this week, had to say goodbye to LT Gillead, CPT Aija Alura Judarrl and CM Sergeyli. Besides them, CPT Viper has also left Gamma Squadron for the reserves. This was all expected due to the inactivity of these officers in a while, but we do hope you guys manage to come back soon! You will be missed.

News

* Beta Squadron created! CM Kyle Kroan in command!

* New Arrivals: SL Upsidexumop, LC Kenath Zoron and CPT Ras Kronar! Welcome!

* The Karana Initiative Phase 4 is nearing its end!

* MSEs submitted! BS: Woody, Clark, Dunta, Dempsey and Mark; PC: Zós, Imp, Kyle and Gyssler; ISM: Gilad and Shado! Congrats to all!

* Zós updated LC Kronar profile!

* OV updates!

* Uniforms updated

* New database updates!

* The departed: LT Gillead, CPT Aida, CPT Viper and CM Sergeyli. Come back soon!

T/D Astra Fighter’s Flight Status

- TCCOM’s T/D being refitted…new game installations will be required…and I’m out of excuses, other than: time is short…

TCCOM’s Other Activities

- Assisted in creation of Beta Squadron
- Processed BSFs
- Recommended medals
- Approved medals
- Performed database updates
- Processed many transfers
- Usual TCCOM activities
- Discussed many issues

Fleet Wide Competitions

* The Karana Initiative – Phase 4

Competition ID#: 2476
Competition status: approved
Submitted by: TCCOM/HA Daniel Bonini/TC-1/ISDII Hammer

Competition runtime: 10/20/2013 - 11/10/2013 (a few hours left)
Units involved: TIE Corps
Competition medals: IS-GW/SW/BW for top 3. BW for HS, SW for 2, etc.
Description: This phase of the Karana Initiative is a TIE battle of 4 missions, the file is attached. This battle is added to the compendium, allowing CMDRs to BSF your submissions, its designation is TIE-TC 245. To ensure full and accurate records, all BSF e-mails should be copied to the SOO and the TCCOM, we don't want to miss anyone!
Top 3 scorers for the battle overall will receive an IS-GW/SW/BW respectively.
At the closing of the comp the pilot holding any of the mission high scores will be awarded an IS-BW, if they hold two this will be an IS-SW, if three or more an IS-GW.
The squadron with greatest participation will be named TCCOM's Escort Squadron until the next Karana flight phase, all pilots within that squadron who flew will receive an additional IS-BW. Participation will be assessed simply on number of pilots, not as any percentage or similar measure, as per Phase 1-3 of the competition.

* Ace of the TIE Corps 2013

Competition ID#: 2445
Competition status: approved
Submitted by: TAC-PROF/HA Anahorn Dempsey/CS-6/VSDII Sinister
CMDR/COL Anahorn Dempsey/Delta/Wing I/ISDII Hammer

Competition date: 03/01/2013 - 12/31/2013 (1 month, 21 days left)
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-GW/SW/BW monthly for the top 3 pilots on the we
Description: Each mission flown earns you a point for the competitions. Whoever scores most points win. Each mission only counts once. The numbers on the KillBoard at the end of the month are the numbers that are tallied, missions not yet processed will count towards the next month.

* MP Ace of the TIE Corps 2013

Competition ID#: 2475
Competition status: Approved
Submitted by: COO-LOA/RA Crsepe/TC-4/VSDII Aggressor

Competition date: 10/14/2013 - 12/31/2013 (1 month, 21 days left)
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-GW/SW/BW monthly for the top 3 pilots
Description: The MP Kill Board will used to keep track of points. Each LoC earns you a point for the competition, and a DFC counts for 5 points. Whoever scores most points win. The numbers on the MP KillBoard at the end of the month are the numbers that are tallied. If there are three participants then IS-GW/SW/BW, if only two IS-SW/BW, etc. XWA, XvT, Star Conflict, and Freelancer-Freeworlds are the authorized platforms for this competition.


Quotes of the Week

1 – CM Kyle Kroan: “What a glorious day!”

Indeed it was!

2 – COL Zósite: “And what about some mayonnaise on those chips? Are you gonna eat that? What's The Secret of Monkey Island? How many bollocks are allowed per e-mail according to EH AoW? :-P”

CPT John T. Clark: “There’s a bollock limit?”

Why no one ever told me that? :P

3 – CM Kyle Kroan: “…problem is, I'm so scared of TIE freezing my computer in the middle of a mission, that I don't even pay attention to what I'm shooting at…”

O_o

4 – CM Kyle Kroan: “…and the problem was that I started to fire at the CRS... baaaad move.”

It’s only a bad move if the CRS is the Redemption…otherwise, well done! Send those Calamari to my plate :)

Promotions

- FL/CM Kyle Kroan to CMDR/CM Kyle Kroan!
- Cadet Upsidexumop to Sub-Lieutenant Upsidexumop!

Transfers

- LC Kenath Zoron – M/FRG Phoenix to Beta Squadron
- SL Upsidexumop – M/PLT Daedalus to Beta Squadron
- CM Kyle Kroan – Delta Squadron to Beta Squadron
- LT Gillead – Delta Squadron to M/FRG Phoenix
- CM Sergeyli – Delta Squadron to M/FRG Phoenix
- CPT Aija Alura Judarrl – Delta Squadron to M/FRG Phoenix
- CPT Ras Kronar – M/FRG Phoenix to Delta Squadron
- CPT Viper – Gamma Squadron to M/FRG Phoenix

Open Command Positions

- Epsilon Squadron Flight 3 Leader
- Beta Squadron Flight 2 Leader
- Beta Squadron Flight 3 Leader
- Delta Squadron Flight 3 Leader

Conclusion

Another very busy week, and I’m glad to see that everything is shaping up. I hope more people decide to return to active duty. I’m glad for those of you who already did return, and for those who have always been here.

Have a great week!

Respectfully submitted,

TCCOM/HA Daniel Bonini/TC-1/ISDII Hammer
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