Pilot's Lounge
Colonel Brucmack walked through the center of two equal parts of the room, each containing half of the crew of the Grey Wolf.
At the end of the stretch way a platform which consistented of elongated stairs to reach the top.
Upon reaching the top of the platform, he walked up the stairs.
Brucmack's gaze met that of Colonel Khadgar's.
Colonel Khadgar faced the crowd and spoke.
"We are here today to recognize a rare achievement."
"As you are all aware, Colonel Brucmack this week surpassed 4000 points on the Fleet Commander's Honor Guard rankings system."
"He is the first to do such, and hence, merits special recognition from the ship."
As he finished, he raised a medallion which he had kept at his side. Khadgar slowly placed the medallion over Brucmack's neck, and smiled.
Brucmack glanced briefly at the inscription medal, and mentioned in a tone of voice just loud enough for elements of the crowd to hear... "Target Drone!?".
Khadgar's grin widened, "Yes, congratulations, drinks are on me!"
The crowd dispersed and quickly headed for the pilot's lounge.
Letters from the Cardinal...
This week the Cardinal tested out the highly accalimed Battlefield 1942... We now present the results...
The Tank Commander
Khadgar quickly ran up the steep hill.
The enemy was closing in fast on a far-up strategic waypoint, and it was critical that he find some new weapon to hamper the enemy advance.
Looking around the top of the hill which he had charged up, he noticed a stray tank.
Heavy firepower, precisely what he needed!
He quickly manned the tank and drove it towards the hill which he had some up.
The tank quickly rolled down the steep hill, and gained velocity far too fast for Khadgar. The tank managed to roll over, roll over again, and keep rolling over all the way down the down the hill, effectively nullifying any good that it might do.
The Fighter Ace
The team had made a strategic gain, and needed to hold a critical waypoint against enemy opposition.
Khadgar saw enemy tanks fast approaching in the distance, and glanced around the base, looking for something to counter the enemy threat.
That's it, get them from above!
He made a dash toward the plane, and even managed to get another person to man the plane as a gunner.
He quickly set the plane in motion, noticing the tanks getting closer.
The plane quickly gained speed, and soon would be over the enemy forces...
However, I minor detail that escaped the planning was that Khadgar had never learned how to get the plane off the ground.
Gaining velocity quickly, and trying to take off, Khadgar instead headed fast at a nearby building within the waypoint.
Oops... Two pilots down.
News
- Valkyrie has a new Squadron Commander this week, congratulations to CM Draco Caanis!
- The Aggressor Strike Force will be competing against the Avenger Task Force in a one day Multiplayer event! See http://ehnet.org/mb/viewtopic.php?t=4755 for details.
- X-Wing vs TIE Fighter Week of War is now on! All pilots are encouraged to fly in this event!
- The COO noted that Squadron Wars are also still on, and that there are still LoCs to be earned.
Promotions
LCM Draco Caanis was promoted to Squadron Commander/Commander (CMDR/CM)!
Medals
MAJ Hev Randrowan received an Imperial Security Medal (ISM) for graphics work!
CM Choosh received an Iron Star - Silver Wings (IS-SW) for placing second in the XvT division of the BGCOM's high scores competition!
COL Brucmack received an Iron Star - Gold Wings (IS-GW) for placing first in the XvT division of the BGCOM's high scores competition!
CM Choosh received a Medal of Tactics - Red Hammer (MoT-rh) for creating a new battle!
LCM Pickled Yoda received a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for creating winning a Multiplayer competition!
CPT Con Selar received an Iron Star - Bronze Ribbon for the IWATS division of ASF:SC V!
LT Vladet Xavier received an Iron Star - Silver Ribbon for placing second in the recent ASF trivia competition!
LT ZuQ received a Palpatine Crescent (PC) for January 2003 activity!
CM Repulsor received a Palpatine Crescent (PC) for January 2003 activity!
IWATS Courses
LT Vladet Xavier completed IWATS ASP!
MAJ Thorn completed IWATS SM/3!
CPT Picard completed IWATS SM/3!
LT Vladet Xavier completed IWATS SM/3!
LT Vladet Xavier completed IWATS IIC/1!
LCM Pickled Yoda completed IWATS SM/3!
War Room
Aggressor Strike vs Avenger Task Force
Deadline: March 1st, 2003 (starts then, too).
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/combat/event.asp?record=3839 and http://www.emperorshammer.net/combat/event.asp?record=3838
Description: An #EHCOC based competition for Aggressor Strike Force and Avenger Task Force pilots.
EH Newsletter Submission Incentives
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=282 and http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=292
Description: Iron Stars are being given to ASF pilots who can produce either Image of the Month or a cover image for a Newsletter!
Aggressor Strike Force Recruitment Competition
Deadline: March 15th, 2003.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=294
Description: Competition to recruit new members to the Battlegroup. Iron Stars are being given out to the top recruiters.
COM's Protector
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=129
Description: Top overall pilot of the month as chosen by the Commodore.
FCHG Race
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=130
Description: The pilot to gain the most FCHG points each month wins.
CR Competition
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=131
Description: The pilot to gain the most Combat Rating points each month wins.
Graphics
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=132
Description: Awards given to the best graphical submissions each month.
Fictional
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=133
Description: Awards given to the best fiction submissions each month.
Beat the COM
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=134
Description: Given to the first pilot to beat the Commodore in a Multiplayer match each month.
Trivia
Deadline: Monthly.
URL: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=135
Description: Given to the pilot who is able to correctly answer the COM's weekly trivia faster than anyone else, and the most times in a month.
Wing Commander's Office
It's been another good week of activity. As you all know, there are currently numerous competitions to participate in. From the Multiplayer end of things, we have the Week of Wars, Squadron Wars, and that special competition against the Avenger Task Force on March 1st.
There are also competitions for other talents as well. Recruitment is currently being recognized in an ASF Recruitment Competition. We also still have medals for top graphics submissions to the Newsletter.
Keep up the excellent activity, and consider the above competitions!
That's all this week!
Picture of the Week
Wing XIII
Flag Officers - 1
Vortex - 8
Phoenix - 7
Crusader - 7
Odin - 9
Tartarus - 6
Valkyrie - 7
Total: 45
In the service of the Empire,
Colonel Khadgar
Wing Commander, Wing XIII
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