Sin Report # 21 (2017-10-23)

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


Sin Squadron
SIN WEEKLY SQUADRON REPORT #21
SIN CMDR: MAJ Hav Antiel
REPORT DATE: 22 October 2017
SQUADRON COMMANDER'S CORNER
You might not know this, but your humble CMDR is a longtime fan of Formula 1 racing. I've always loved the incredible sense of speed, the unique layouts of each circuit, and the cutting-edge technology of each constructor's bespoke racer. This afternoon, I got to watch my home race, the United States Grand Prix, live from the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas (OK, I wasn't actually there in person, but it's one of the few races that is shown on broadcast television).

I won't spoil the result for anyone who didn't watch the race yet, but it got me to thinking...

If Each TC Squadron Were a Formula 1 Team, Which One Would They Be?

Squadron: Alpha
F1 Counterpart: Scuderia Ferrari
One of the oldest teams on the grid, Ferrari was the team to beat in the '00s. However, they've struggled to find form in the last few years, having gone 10 seasons without a championship. Nevertheless, this team is always a threat to steal victory.

Squadron: Delta
F1 Counterpart: McLaren
A stalwart of the sport, McLaren has struggled the last three seasons with an unreliable and underpowered engine. However, the team's veteran ace continues to be a bright spot, fighting for points and finding success against all odds.

Squadron: Epsilon
F1 Counterpart: Force India
This one's easy; they're both pink!

Squadron: Kappa
F1 Counterpart: Red Bull Racing
Red Bull is a relatively new constructor, but they've managed to win four world championships competing against storied franchises like Ferrari and McLaren. Their position as the upstarts ready to grab victory whenever the lead teams falter is bolstered by their memorable catchphrase. Plus, you know, energy drinks.

Squadron: Sin
F1 Counterpart: Williams
Once one of the greatest teams on the grid, Williams have recently fallen on hard times. However, a change in leadership (and an all-new look) promises to bring this championship-winning squad back to the forefront.

Squadron: Theta
F1 Counterpart: Mercedes
Since returning to the sport, Mercedes has been a force of domination, winning the last four titles while facing little competition. The roster mixes youth and experience, but fans wonder how long the domination can continue.

Well, there you have it. I hope I wasn't too controversial in my analogies. Here's hoping Vettel or Alonso can win in Mexico!
SQUADRON NEWS
  • LCM Rando sweeps TCoP. Nice flying!
  • LCM Rando defeats MAJ Hav Antiel in TIE Golf.
  • Pickled Yoda of Theta defeats Delta's Anahorn Dempsey to win the United States Grand Prix. Despite a last-lap pass by Dunta Polo of Kappa, Elwood the Brave holds on to third place. Wait... maybe I'm confused. Shouldn't Dempsey be Max Verstappen in this analogy?
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.

  • Warrior Trivia - Each week, Plif will send out a link pointing to five trivia questions for Wing II pilots to answer. The trivia questions will come from the canon Star Wars Universe and various Emperor's Hammer manuals, including the TIE Corps Pilot Manual. Whoever correctly answers all five questions the fastest wins an IS-BR.

  • TIE Corps on Patrol - Each Saturday, Woody will announce a free mission for TIE, XvT and XWA. Your mission: earn the highest score. For each platform, the weekly winner will receive an IS-SW, and second will receive an IS-BW. Participants also accumulate points for their participation.

  • TIE Corps on Recon - Submit a screenshot each week from one of Star Conflict's multiplayer game modes (Domination, Beacon Hunt, PvE, Team Battle, and Combat Recon). Iron Stars are awarded weekly and monthly based on unique criteria for each game mode.

  • TIE Corps vs AI - Submit a screenshot each week from Star Conflict's Player vs. AI modes. Iron Stars are awarded weekly and monthly based on unique criteria for each game mode.
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] MAJ Hav Antiel
[1-2] TBA
[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] TBA
[2-4] TBA

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

[1-1] MAJ Hav Antiel
  • Flying: 17 SP missions flown, IS-SW, TCoP
  • Non-flying: Warrior Trivia
  • Communication: email
[1-3] MAJ Wondra
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: email
[1-4] MAJ Spiffy the Chicken
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: email
Flight II

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

[3-1] LC Earnim Branet
  • Flying: 2 SP missions flown, LoC (x3), LoS (x33), TCoP
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: email
[3-2] LCM Rando
  • Flying: 2 SP missions flown, IS-GW, IS-SW (x3), TCoP
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: email
[3-3] LT Eren Iren
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
[3-4] GN Exar Kit
  • Flying: None
  • Non-flying: None
  • Communication: None
CLOSING COMMENTS
I managed to squeak a single TIE Fighter mission in for TIE Corps on Patrol this week, which reminds me... I'd like to formally recognize LC Earnim Branet for his continued efforts in TCoP. Each week, LC Branet flies at least two of the selected missions and managed to beat his CMDR in this week's TIE Fighter mission.

Of course TCoP-related kudos are likewise due to LCM Rando who continues to dominate the competition like Lewis Hamilton. (Too many F1 references this week?)

I've had another response regarding Sin Squadron competition ideas for 2018 (Thank you, MAJ Wondra!). Once more, here are some of the comp ideas that I've come up with:
  • Wiki racing
  • Trivia
  • Yearly/montly/weekly flying comps
  • Squadron Citation hunting
  • Best-of-Ten, Fly-'em-All, Winner-Take-All comp
  • Try to beat the CMDR in Mario Kart (pfft, good luck...)
I'm curious to know your thoughts.

For Sin,

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

SSx3/BSx3/PCx3/ISMx4/IS-2GW-6SW-17BW-2GR-7SR-21BR/MoI/MoC-2doc-2poc-2goc-2soc-18boc/CoL/CoB/LoAx9/OV-3E [OPTI] [none] [none] {IWATS-BFM-CA-CBX-COE-CTW-HIST-MCBS-SC-SFW-SM/4-STM-TT-WIKI-XWAC}

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