Sin Report # 15 (2017-09-10)

This report was submitted by CMDR/CPT Hav Antiel/Sin/Wing II/ISDII Warrior


Sin Squadron
SIN WEEKLY SQUADRON REPORT #15
SIN CMDR: CPT Hav Antiel
REPORT DATE: 10 September 2017
SQUADRON COMMANDER'S CORNER
I've been flying TIE Fighter since I received the amazing X-Wing Collector Series in the late 1990s. However, I'm a relative newbie when it comes to the TIE Corps, and I have a lot of big questions about the history of the TC. You may have noticed that I'm trying to learn more about the early days of Sin Squadron (among other things). This week, I found the answer to one of my big questions:

Q: How did Sin Squadron earn its name, and why is it the only active squadron not named after a Greek letter?

A: Although I still don't know the name's true origin, I did find something that helps explain why Sin was chosen as one of the squadrons when the Warrior was activated in 2014. The Warrior had three active squadrons when it was activated (Kappa, Sigma, and Theta), and it looks as though the COM (HA Frodo March) wanted to open a fourth squadron as soon as he found a willing commander. Reading through HA Frodo March's initial Warrior report, I found this interesting quote:

'I chose Sin because the word play possibilities are just endless. Should be a good time.'

So that's it! HA Frodo chose Sin over the other existing Wing II squadrons, Rho and Psi. Why? For the wordplay. Seems I'm slacking in that regard, Sinners.

While we're on the subject, here's a humorous short fiction from one of HA Frodo March's first reports from the Warrior:

From the Bridge of the Warrior
by HA Frodo March, 12 April 2014

The Office of the Commodore, ISD Warrior. The Commodore's assistant, LT Doralt, freshly transferred from the Intelligence Division, enters the room.

LT Doralt: Sir, I have the new roster for Sin Squadron, as requested.
HA Frodo: ...Really? Well that's strange, especially since I didn't ask for it, and they don't have a Commanding Officer yet...
LT Doralt: Eh...Sir? I'm fairly certain you did, with respect. Here is the list.

Doralt hands the roster to the Commodore. Frodo looks the list over, pauses, and speaks.

HA Frodo: So you expect me to believe that this unit will be composed of LT Lust, LCM Gluttony, MAJ Greed, CM Sloth, CPT Wrath, MAJ Envy?
LT Doralt: eeeh... Yes sir?
HA Frodo: And commanded by General Pride?
LT Doralt: ....Yes .... Sir...

Doralt stands in front of the Commodore, realising his mistake...resisting the urge to tremble from the mix of embarrassment and fear.

HA Frodo: I should have you tossed out in a Z-95, and executed by dogfighting increasingly difficult opponents like it's some freak simulator mission.

LT Doralt stands in silence. Resigned to the fact that he would have to fight for his life, again.

HA Frodo: Let me guess... The TCCOM told you to give me this? And he sounded suspiciously like a droid?
LT Doralt: ...Now that you mention it... Yes sir, he did.
HA Frodo: Well... Don't just stand there, get Colonel La'an in here, and then close the door!

There's still so much I hope to learn about the history of the TIE Corps, and I'm starting to piece things together from conversations with fellow pilots. Things like the big 2009 'restructure' (and the controversy that caused it), the rise and fall of the Sovereign, and the decision to activate the Warrior. I find it fascinating. I wish I could sit down and discuss this history over a beer with some of the old timers.

In the meantime, I'll keep digging and asking.
SQUADRON NEWS
  • August MSE has been submitted.
  • Warrior Trivia continues. Join in on the fun!
  • LOKO Round 2 has ended.
COMPETITIONS

I will summarize competitions that apply to Sin in this section, but you should always check the Competitions Center and Combat Center for full details on all competitions.

  • The Price of Sin - This is a weekly competition with a separate IS-BW awarded to the pilot earning the greatest number of LoC/LoS/or highest number of SP missions flown. Minimum criteria for award is 2+ pilots participating across any of the 3 categories.
ROSTER
Sin Squadron - Long-range Support
The Unrepentant - 'Sin like you mean it'
Wing II - ISDII Warrior

Flight I - Missile Boat Mk.II
Warbringers - 'Victory through superior firepower'
[1-1] CM Hav Antiel
[1-2] SL Adwan Yokcha
[1-3] MAJ Wondra
[1-4] MAJ Spiffy the Chicken

Flight II - Missile Boat Mk.II
Demons - 'Reach out and take hold of glory'
[2-1] MAJ Xavier Sienar
[2-2] TBA
[2-3] COL Wraith
[2-4] TBA

Flight III - Missile Boat Mk.II
Hellspawn - 'Strike at the heart'
[3-1] MAJ Earnim Branet
[3-2] LT Rando
[3-3] TBA
[3-4] GN Exar Kit
ACTIVITY
Flight I

[1-1] CM Hav Antiel
  • Flying: 74 SP missions flown, IS-BW
  • Non-flying: Warrior Trivia, weekly Discord meeting
  • Communication: email, Telegram, Discord
[1-2] SL Adwan Yokcha
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
[1-3] MAJ Wondra
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
[1-4] MAJ Spiffy the Chicken
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
Flight II

[2-1] MAJ Xavier Sienar
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
[2-3] COL Wraith
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
Flight III

[3-1] MAJ Earnim Branet
  • Flying: LoC (x5), LoS (x32), IS-BW (x2)
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: email
[3-2] LT Rando
  • Flying: 1 SP mission flown, IS-SW (x3), new FCHG rank: Fusilier [FUSL]
  • Non-flying: Weekly Discord meeting
  • Communication: email, Discord
[3-4] GN Exar Kit
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: Discord
CLOSING COMMENTS
I'd like to take a moment to ask you to consider participating in Warrior Trivia. Warrior Trivia is fun, and it counts for squadron activity. The questions aren't too challenging or too easy, and you earn a point for getting all five correct even if you're not the fastest. I know some Sinners are unable to fly at the moment, and I recommend Warrior Trivia as a way to stay in touch and active. It's quick, it's easy, and it's fun!

For Sin,

CMDR/CPT Hav Antiel/Sin/Wing II/ISDII Warrior

SS/BSx3/PCx3/ISMx4/IS-2GW-4SW-10BW-2GR-7SR-19BR/MoI/MoC-2doc-2poc-2goc-2soc-16boc/CoB/LoAx9/OV-3E [TSRS] [none] [none] {IWATS-BFM-CA-CBX-COE-CTW-HIST-MCBS-SC-SFW-SM/4-STM-TT-WIKI-XWAC}

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