Having held the rank of Admiral in the TIE Corps for well over three years now, AD Miles Prower has been operating in high-visibility assignments and doing a lot of good for the Corps. In particular, the Combat Operations Office continues to manage the torrent of multiplayer screenshots from a growing TIE Corps that might be the most active it’s been in online combat in many years. For his service to the TIE Corps and the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet, I’m pleased to present AD Prower with a shiny new rank badge. Congratulations, FA Miles Prower!

Congratulations to MAJ Robert Hogan and GN Pickled Yoda for taking the top two spots in Week Ten!

URL for Week Eleven: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/timetest.php?testid=774155

That's two episodes this week! The TIE Pilot's Podcast Episode 9 is now ready for your ears!

Our last few episodes we've done nothing but interview old farts like SA Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz. We're tired of you guys! So instead GN Doyon and I sat down with the new guy, LCM fr0Zen, and got his perspective on what he finds so welcome about the Corps! You can find our special Mother's Day episode here!

Doyon and I are planning Episode 10 in secret...the plans are currently classified. Keep an eye on the Discord, it is possible that YOU may be on the show. Who knows when it could happen??

General Doyon has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Rear Admiral Zekk Terrik has submitted a new ISDII Warrior Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Last week the Fleet Commander authorised the updated EH Code of Conduct - the 2021 version is now live and can be accessed at the link in the 'EH Rules & Regulations' section. All members are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with it!

Fleet Admiral Jarek La’an has submitted a new Communications Officer report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

In a year of service as the Strategic Operations Officer of the TIE Corps and about half a year before that as its Combat Operations Officer, VA John T. Clark has been doing a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the TIE Corps moving forward every month. Both positions are key parts of our recognition processes that make sure our pilots are celebrated for their achievements, a critical component of an organization like ours. His contributions to the club as a Vice Admiral have shown me and the Fleet Commander that he’s ready to take on the higher expectations we have of a full Admiral in the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet. Congratulations, AD John T. Clark!

For completing two IU courses, SL Sylas Pitt of Firebird Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT Sylas Pitt!

High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey has submitted a new ISDII Challenge Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Major Robert Hogan has submitted a new Sin Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Major acetiepilot has submitted a new Rho Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Stryker has submitted a new Firebird Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

The first season of the Chalquilla Cup has concluded. The winners are:

• 4th place: Club Pew Pew from Epsilon Squadron, with 7 wins and 194 kills. CPT Witcher, MAJ Taygetta, LCM BatSpoggy, and LCM Gytheran will earn IS-BWs for their performance.
• 3rd place: The Flockers from Lambda Squadron, with 8 wins and 198 kills (9 wins and 224 wins including their tiebreaker.) CM Highlander, CM Xye, and MAJ Genie will earn IS-SWs for their performance.
• 2nd place: Operating Thetans from Theta Squadron, with 8 wins and 202 kills (9 wins and 240 kills including their tiebreaker.) FA Turtle Jerrar, FA Pickled Yoda, LCM Wodi Untok, and AD Miles Prower will earn IS-GWs for their performance.
• 1st place: FogHorn LegHorn from Firebird Squadron, with 11 wins and 229 kills. CM TI-40026, COL Stryker, COL Ricaud, and LCM Turel will earn IS-PWs for their performance. In addition, CM TI-40026, COL Stryker, and COL Ricaud will earn Distinguished Flying Crosses for winning the tournament with an 11-1 ratio.

Most kills by a single pilot:

• MAJ Genie, 101 (K/D 2.45) will earn an IS-GW
• CPT Taygetta, 95 (K/D 2.43) will earn an IS-SW
• COL Silwar Naiilo, 89 (K/D 1.30) will earn an IS-BW

Other interesting stats:

• CM TI-40026 had the most wins, having played 12 games and winning 11
• COL Stryker had the most assists, with 73
• 30 pilots from 7 teams will earn IS-CWs for being active members of teams with at least 80 kills
• Yavin Prime was the most popular map (10 games) and Sissubo the least (2 games.)
• The New Republic faction was picked about 75% of the time. (Although, only Firebird teams have an excuse.)
• 148 reports came in from pilots about their matches, with detailed stats- about 60% of matches; of those, reports came in about 60% of the time from winners. The TIE Interceptor was the most popular Imperial ship (50%), and the TIE Reaper the least (5%). The most popular New Republic ship was the A-Wing (35%), and the least the B-Wing (4%). Pilots who switched ships mid-game most often chose the TIE Bomber, while most New Republic pilots didn’t switch at all - though those who did most often chose the Y-Wing or B-Wing. Bombers overwhelmingly used burst cannons, but the interceptors varied from the standard lasers (roughly 55%), rapid fire (30%) and pasburst (15%). Most supports carried beacons, and additionally either resupply droids or turret mines. Frenchie6, Epicedion, and Pickled Yoda were the most dutiful reporters.

Congratulations to all winners! The full results and pilot stats can be viewed here.

Colonel Horus Blackheart has submitted a new Eagle Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

From RA Zekk Terrik, Commodore of the ISDII Warrior: Ace has been a CPT now for two months, and it is past due time for his promotion to Major. Ace has had to learn to be a CMDR the hard way, with very little help other than an equally confused COM to show him the way. Despite all that, he is continuing to do great work. Regularly communicative and engaging, and doing everything in his power to lift Rho up. I truly appreciate his efforts! Congratulations, MAJ acetiepilot!

From RA Zekk Terrik, Commodore of the ISDII Warrior: I cannot recommend this promotion for Robert fast enough. He has served 4 months as CMDR of Sin Squadron, and it's clear I picked the right person. Rob is one of those people that never needed any engagement or communication, he just stepped right up and did what great TIE pilots do - lead. I appreciate Rob's great work with Sin, and I know the rest of the admiralty does too. Congratulations, MAJ Robert Hogan!

Top two on TIE-TC 138: Battle of the TIE Interceptor

1. MAJ Genie - IS-SW
2. LC Phalk Sturm - IS-BW

Top two on XvT-TC 70: Cyclone Squadron operations I (Battle of Hoth)

1. MAJ Genie - IS-SW
2. HA Anahorn Dempsey - IS-BW

Top two on XWA-TC 7: Assault on Chimera

1. LC Pete Mitchell - IS-SW
2. MAJ Genie - IS-BW

Top three overall

1. MAJ Genie - IS-GW
2. LC Phalk Sturm - IS-SW
3. CM Aardvark - IS-BW

May assignments:

• TIE-TC 168: Project Omega
• XvT-TC 81: Saving Anna Darksaber
• XWA-TC 39 - Wing IX: Encryption Error

Everyone please welcome The TIE Pilot Podcast back on the air! In episode 8, which you can find here, GN Doyon and RA Zekk interview FA Turtle and LCM SkyShadow about the development of our new uniform generation tool, Tempest Tailoring Tool 3.

Stay tuned for episode 9, coming soon!

Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro Araujo has submitted a new Alpha Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro Araujo has submitted a new Alpha Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro Araujo has submitted a new Alpha Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

May the 4th is coming up and there are some great sales on Star Wars games. To help encourage folks to play some of the older games and in case we have anyone out there that would purchase them but doesn’t have that kind of expendable income right now, CPT Witcher and COL Silwar Naiilo have put together a giveaway! If you don’t own a copy of TIE Fighter, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, or X-Wing Alliance, head over to https://forms.office.com/r/XJQApy0c5v to enter your name for the drawing. Keep in mind that these are PC-only and best experienced with a joystick or other game controller, though the required system specs are pretty low by today’s standards. (Must be a current Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps member, Active or Reserves, in good standing to enter.)

Lieutenant Colonel Tygra Shadowclaw has submitted a new Thunder Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Commander Aardvark has submitted a new Kappa Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Major Genie has submitted a new Lambda Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Congratulations to COL Stryker and CPT Robert Hogan for taking the top two spots in Week Nine!

Week Nine was the end of the April round of competition, here's our top three:

1. CPT Robert Hogan - IS-GR
2. GN Picked Yoda - IS-SR
3. COL Stryker - IS-BR

URL for Week Ten: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/timetest.php?testid=716672

Rear Admiral Zekk Terrik has submitted a new ISDII Warrior Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

General Doyon has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Lieutenant Colonel Pete Mitchell has submitted a new Theta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey has submitted a new ISDII Challenge Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Fleet Admiral Turtle Jerrar has submitted a new Internet Officer report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For his extensive work in the development of TTT3, I am proud to be able to announce that LCM SkyShadow has been recognized with the Grand Order of the Emperor (GOE):

"Presented in recognition of LCM SkyShadow's efforts in development of the TIE Corps Tailoring Tool 3 (TTT3), a modern platform for generating Emperor’s Hammer member uniforms.

While TTT2 and the efforts of LC Tempest have served the Emperor’s Hammer well for many years, certain elements of the aging application have also constrained efforts to update aspects of our awards and recognitions. The development of TTT3 builds upon Tempest’s work, and has provided a modern system for generating Emperor’s Hammer uniforms.

Although a team effort, it was only through LCM SkyShadow’s initiative that the project was started in the first place. LCM SkyShadow served as the lead coder on the project, ultimately responsible for more than 95% of the coding within the application. Before coding could even take place, he performed significant analysis and reverse-engineering of the uniform system to determine how it could be re-implemented in the new code. Along the way, SkyShadow’s willingness to accept and implement feedback and suggestions has resulted in a tool superior to its predecessor.

While intentionally visually similar to TTT2 at a glance, the efforts that have gone into making this application a useful tool now and into the future cannot be overstated. From an easily extensible system for defining medals and ribbons, to the implementation of Emperor’s Hammer API functionality to automatically update fleet structure and unit patches, these improvements have resulted in a tool which is easier to maintain and use. LCM SkyShadow’s use of freely available languages and libraries, with full source code maintained in the Emperor’s Hammer Internet Office code repository, provides for a means of supporting this application into the future.

The result of hundreds of hours of labor, this tool is likely to be touched by nearly every Emperor’s Hammer command and TIE Corps member. Given the fleet-wide impact of his extensive work building this modern platform to generate Emperor’s Hammer uniforms, it seems only fitting that LCM SkyShadow be recognized with award of the Grand Order of the Emperor, with all the rights and privileges associated with such recognition, including display of the ceremonial dagger on his Emperor’s Hammer uniform.

Recommended by IO/FA Turtle Jerrar and approved by verbal order of the Fleet Commander, FC/GA Rapier, 25 April 2021."

The Internet Office TTT3 Team is pleased to release the TIE Corps Tailoring Tool 3! TTT3 is the next-generation utility for generating Emperor's Hammer and TIE Corps dress and duty uniforms, as well as pilot helmets.

TTT3 supports live updates from the Emperor's Hammer database. When you launch the application, it will retrieve the current fleet structure, uniform parameters, and unit (squadron) patches and cache this information locally.

Special thanks to the following members that assisted in the development of TTT3:

• LT Braz Ile for development of new 3D assets including lightsabers, blasters, and misc. accoutrements.
• CPT Robert Hogan for the development of various ribbon designs and updated ribbon devices.
• SA Maverick, COL Stryker, and CPT Robert Hogan for volunteering to serve on the beta test group, and contributing bug reports and feature suggestions.
• AD Jedi Eclipse and COL Silwar Naiilo for assistance in alpha testing and feature development.
• And last, but absolutely not least, LCM SkyShadow, whose personal initiative led to the project being established in the first place, and who completed the vast majority of coding in support of the effort. Special recognition for his efforts will shortly follow this posting.

Major highlights of TTT3 include:

• Implements the new TIE Corps awards including the Imperial Achievement Ribbon (IAR), Iron Star - Copper Wings and Copper Ribbon, TIE Corps Commander's Unit Award (TUA), and TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award (MUA).
• Implements the Legion of Skirmish and Letter of Achievement as wearable awards, as well as 21st Echelon Flight Wings and Order of the Vanguard up to 39th echelon.
• Additional lightsaber models, as well as blasters for display on the duty uniform.
• Implements several new visual options rendering options.

For full details on all changes and additions, please see the TTT3 Changelog. Changes to display of uniform elements/awards as generated in TTT3 and documented in the Changelog are authorized effective 1 May 2021.

Get it: Download your copy of TTT3 to get started: TTT3-3.0.0.zip.

Reporting issues: Although TTT3 has been tested in both alpha and beta stages, bugs are an inevitable part of software development. Please report any issues encountered at the IO issues incoming queue.

Known issues: Upon launching the application for the first time, Windows 10 users may receive a blue Windows Defender SmartScreen warning. This does not mean that the program is malicious, only that it has not yet established enough reputation with Microsoft to avoid the message. Because we are effectively a small independent software publisher, it takes some time for our application to gain reputation and be viewed as trusted by Microsoft’s algorithms. Clicking "More Info" and then "Run anyway" will allow you to launch the application.

Colonel Stryker has submitted a new Firebird Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain Robert Hogan has submitted a new Sin Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain acetiepilot has submitted a new Rho Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Horus Blackheart has submitted a new Eagle Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Rear Admiral Phoenix Berkana has submitted a new ISDII Hammer Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For earning his first Legions of Combat, SL DillShize91 of Lambda Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT DillShize91!

Major Genie has submitted a new Lambda Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For earning a pair of Legions of Combat and a Legion of Skirmish, SL Jose of Kappa Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT Jose!

For earning a number of Legions of Combat, SL Lucian Sureau of Beta Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT Lucian Sureau!

Colonel Silwar Naiilo has submitted a new Tempest Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

From CPT acetiepilot, CMDR of Rho Squadron: Since joining Rho LT fr0Zen has been one of the most active pilots I have seen in my short TC career. He recently passed his TCCORE exam with flying colours, giving me the opportunity to proudly recommend his promotion to LCM. Congratulations, LCM fr0Zen!

Lieutenant Colonel Denys Elara has submitted a new Wing X Wing Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Congratulations to FA Turtle Jerrar and COL Stryker for taking the top two spots in Week Eight!

URL for Week Nine: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/timetest.php?testid=105224

Rear Admiral Zekk Terrik has submitted a new ISDII Warrior Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Stryker has submitted a new Firebird Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Lieutenant Colonel Tygra Shadowclaw has submitted a new Thunder Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

General Doyon has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain Robert Hogan has submitted a new Sin Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Horus Blackheart has submitted a new Eagle Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain acetiepilot has submitted a new Rho Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For completing SM/5 as a Sub-Lieutenant, which is rare thing indeed, SL WarperJawa of Sin Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT WarperJawa!

From RA Phoenix Berkana, Commodore of the ISDII Hammer: Colonel Doyon has been an exemplary servant to the Emperor's Hammer since his return to active duty. Over the past year he has led Beta Squadron with aplomb by creating competitions to keep his pilots engaged, reaching out with individual comments to help members understand how to climb the ranks and being a reliable and active member of the ISDII Hammer who can be relied upon to get a job done with initiative and perseverance which are all the marks of a General. His recent social media campaign is yet another contribution to the club as a whole in the eyes of both his Commodore and the TCCS. It is thus with utmost pleasure that I recommend Colonel Doyon for immediate promotion to the rank of General. Congratulations, GN Doyon!

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From COL Doyon, CMDR of Beta Squadron: Since he joined Beta in January, LT Garyth Mantisa has been extremely active. Not only has he flown several times, but he also completed many IU courses, participated in a lot of competitions, and has been a great help in managing the squadron as XO. He's also very communicative on Discord with myself and the rest of the squadron. Therefore, I recommend him for a promotion. Well done! Congratulations, LCM Garyth Mantisa!

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From COL Silwar Naiilo, CMDR of Tempest Squadron: LT Wreckage has been one of Tempest Squadron's top performers, having found victory in over three hundred combat engagements over the last two months. He has organized combat events within the squadron, including both a tournament and a twice-weekly training event. His loyalty to the Empire is unwavering, and for his service I recommend promotion to Lieutenant Commander. Despite his short time with us, LT Honsou has already taken a key role in helping the squadron train in anti-capital ship battles - of key importance to our squadron's mission. A student himself, he also finds time to study in the Imperial University in between his other activities, including a 100% score on TCCORE. For his service to the squadron, the fleet, and the Empire, I recommend his promotion to Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations, LCM Wreckage and LCM Honsou!

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Major Taygetta has submitted a new Epsilon Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Rear Admiral Phoenix Berkana has submitted a new ISDII Hammer Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Major Genie has submitted a new Lambda Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Commander Aardvark has submitted a new Kappa Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Over the past half year LT BatSpoggy of Epsilon Squadron has been a dedicated member of the TIE Corps. BatSpoggy earned almost 200 Legions of Combat and has been actively participating in competitions and communications. While the Lieutenant has earned several merit medals during that timeframe he has only completed his TCCORE exam very recently. Thus I am happy to finally approve his promotion to Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations, LCM BatSpoggy !

LCM Neko has been a viable part of Tempest Squadron for more than a year now. During this time Neko has shown excellent efforts in Single Player, Multiplayer and CoOp flying. Furthermore she has delighted us with her graphics skills many times. Congratulations, CM Neko!

LT LegionX of Thunder Squadron has been promoted to Lieutenant Commander. LegionX has shown extraordinary activity in the two months since joining the TIE Corps and has taken the position of Squadron XO in Thunder. During his time here LegionX managed to fly MP for almost 100 Legions of Skirmish and more than a dozen Legions of Combat furthermore LegionX has managed to recruit three fresh pilots earning the respective Medals of Instruction. Congratulations, LCM LegionX!

For earning two Legions of Combat, SL Wintr Kvitravn of Theta Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT Wintr Kvitravn!

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For earning the first of hopefully many Legions of Combat, SL AlienC of Firebird Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT AlienC!

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Lieutenant Colonel Tygra Shadowclaw has submitted a new Thunder Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Silwar Naiilo has submitted a new Tempest Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Congratulations to CPT Robert Hogan and GN Pickled Yoda for taking the top two spots in Week Seven!

URL for Week Eight: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/timetest.php?testid=681079

High Admiral Plif has submitted a new TIE Corps Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Rear Admiral Zekk Terrik has submitted a new ISDII Warrior Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey has submitted a new ISDII Challenge Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Stryker has submitted a new Firebird Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain Robert Hogan has submitted a new Sin Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Colonel Doyon has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For earning the first Legions of Combat and completing his INPR, SL MagnoMoose of Eagle Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT MagnoMoose!

For earning a first Legion of Combat, SL RedKnight of Eagle Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT RedKnight!

LCM Dynamus of Thunder Squadron has been promoted to full Commander. Over the past several month Dynamus has served Thunder Squadron as a Flight Leader and has earned several Merit Medals. I am thus happy to approve this promotion. Congratulations, CM Dynamus!

Captain acetiepilot has submitted a new Rho Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

From CM Aardvark, Commander of Kappa Squadron: Since returning from the reserves six months ago, CM Victor O'Brien has been a stalwart member of Kappa Squadron and has served as a Flight Member, Flight Leader and Squadron XO. His dedication, leadership and consistent high level of activity and participation has contributed greatly to the success of the Squadron and he serves as a positive role model for all pilots. For these and all his other contributions, known and unknown, I am pleased to recommend that CM Victor O'Brien be promoted to the rank of CAPTAIN, with all rights and privileges thereto. Congratulations, CPT Victor O‘Brien!

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From RA Phoenix Berkana, Commodore of the ISDII Hammer: Captain Taygetta has been a fantastic and loyal servant to the Hammer and the TIE Corps since his arrival, he has been a reliable leader of Epsilon Squadron and has completed the requirements for elevation to the rank of Major in style. Congratulations MAJ Taygetta, you have more than earned this!

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Colonel Horus Blackheart has submitted a new Eagle Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Lieutenant Colonel Pete Mitchell has submitted a new Theta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

From HA Anahorn Dempsey, Commodore of the ISDII Challenge: The Major's returned to active duty nearly 10 months ago now, and has for the last (nearly) 5 months commanded his squadron. Although his squadron is pretty quiet, the Major continues to perform his duties as expected, and keeps motivating his squadron to do better. May he continue to do so for a good number of months to come, but as Lieutenant Colonel Shadowclaw instead of Major Shadowclaw. Congratulations, LC Tygra Shadowclaw!

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Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro Araujo has submitted a new Alpha Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Rear Admiral Phoenix Berkana has submitted a new ISDII Hammer Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For completing his INPR, SL Shang Khan of Kappa Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant. Congratulations, LT Shang Khan!

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Major Genie has submitted a new Lambda Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Congratulations to CPT Robert Hogan and COL Stryker for taking the top two spots in Week Six!

URL for Week Seven: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/timetest.php?testid=3340710

For his outstanding work as TCCOM over the last year Fleet Admiral Plif has earned himself a promotion to the rank of High Admiral. May he continue his outstanding work for a long time to come.

Rear Admiral Zekk Terrik has submitted a new ISDII Warrior Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Major Tygra Shadowclaw has submitted a new Thunder Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey has submitted a new ISDII Challenge Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.