It has been a very exciting week for me. When I applied for Avenger I was under the impression I was the 4th or 5th choice to fill the position of CMDR. After talking with Cyric, Khad and other Flag Officers, I came to the realization that my ideas for Avenger were very similiar to theirs. So what are my ideas?
1. 1000 FCHG Point Average for the Pilots of this Squadron. Yes we are a multiplayer Squadron, but FCHG Points are a trademark of who is who in this fleet. We are Elite Pilots who should be high ranking in all activities.
2. 200 Point Combat Rank Average. This Squadron should house 12 out of the top 20 Combat Ranked pilots in the Fleet. It is our goal to reach this.
3. 15 IWATS courses. This is simple, I want pilots who are active in every way possible. Each of you should be well schooled.
I have no tolerance for Pilots with a lack of activity. I had no tolerance for it as Vortex CMDR and I will not have any tolerance for it here. If you want to take it easy, I will transfer you to a regular unit immediately. You must earn your right to remain in this squadron. I do not give free rides.
Each and everyone of us in this squadron need to realize a fundamental truth. We are expected to fail. No one(save Cyric) expects us to become anything more than the Retirement home they already call us. I am a proud man, It sickens me that this squadron receives little to no respect from the ASF. OUR GOAL is to make pilots beg to get into this squadron, OUR GOAL is to slaughter all who dare challenge us in any event, OUR GOAL is to EARN the title of ELITE.
I am going to tell all of you who are in this squadron the truth, perhaps you know it, perhaps you do not. No one respects Avenger. We are badmouthed from Sub Lieutenants to Admirals. During SCIII Avenger was taunted and made fun of because it was only "Elite" in name.
I am a Proud Man, I wanted to Command this squadron because I want to be the ELITE. I do not know how the rest of you feel, but I am not going to be made fun of, I am not going to let people say we are CRAP, and I am not going to let this squadron accept mediocre performance.
There is one way to gain respect in the TieCorp. That way is to earn it. We need to be the most active Squadron in the Fleet. I am going after Pilots who will help us reach that, but I need each of you to do your jobs and fly. If you wanted to be average or lazy you would not be in this squadron. I know each of you want to make the Fleet eat their words for mocking us. Now is the time to show them exactly how wrong they are about us.
Conclusion: I am a demanding CMDR. But I believe in leading by example. Therefore I will tell all of you this, I will be flying 290 Battles and winning 25 more LoCs this month. If anyone matches this or beats it, I will recommend you for a Silver Star! Speaking of Medals and Promotions, I am a CMDR who feels that hard work should be repayed, and I always do!
If any of you need to talk to me about anything feel free to email me at all times. I am also on AOL as Sarin1977 and mirc as Sarin quite a bit. My real life goes like this:
Matt Crawford
Undergraduate Degrees in Philosophy and English Literature
Currently Working on a Masters Degree in Philosophy(Ethics) from Western Kentucky University
24 Years old
In May I become a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army
PILOT OF THE WEEK: Major Corrin!!! Great work!!! Next week you will have a much more challenging time of it!
