Theta Report # 1 (2018-07-31)

This report was submitted by CMDR/GN Jarek La'an/Theta/Wing II/ISDII Warrior


THETA WEEKLY SQUADRON REPORT #1
THETA CMDR: GN Jarek La'an
REPORT DATE: 31 July 2018
Squadron Review
Here we are again: as I write this my memory, fuzzily, takes me back to 2014 and the creation of Theta from the previous Lambda Squadron, a shortlived element of the Hammer and Wing I. Since then we, noting that our core roster has remained largely unchanged, have managed to take and hold the RtF squadron title and in doing so supported our sister squadrons in keeping the Warrior as the flagship.

This is a great place for me to start from, taking the reins back from GN Mark Schueler after a long and successful stint as Theta CMDR by protecting our legacy and earning the accolade of General rank in recognition. I'm very pleased that he continues to form a part of the squadron going forward, as well as the LO!

I would be equally remiss not to publicly congratulate GN Pickled Yoda on his selection as the new Tactical Officer and I'm sure I speak for us all when I wish him the best of luck - I look forward to the many and varied missions and battles I'm sure will start to pour onto the compendium. He joins a long list of movements at Flag rank, with RA Hav Antiel the new COM, while AD Pete Mitchell and AD Plif are TCCOM and SOO respectively.

At present I'm looking to initially confirm proof of life of the squadron roster, before aiming to set-up a number of competitions, as well as looking at getting someone to create a banner that didn't look like it was crudely drawn with MSPaint. Having been the amateur artist responsible for it, I have no issue in tearing it down!

I'd also like to take this opportunity to remind you all, including Theta specifically, that a number of positions remain vacant - Theta has a Flight Leader vacancy and Sin needs a Squadron Commander. Both will contribute to strengthening the Warrior and I urge those of you with an appetite to drive change or who want to make positive improvements to apply! In the case of the former, please speak to me either on Telegram or via direct e-mail.
Competitions

This section will, in future, focus on competitions running primarily for Theta pilots as well as the Wing or TC, but it is always advisable to look at the Competitions Center and Combat Center for full details on all competitions.

  • TIE Corps on Patrol
    For 2018, TCoP is moving to every other week. VA Pete Mitchell is taking the TCoP helm this year, so please note that BSF emails/pilot files will be due by 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern/1 am London one every other Monday starting January 15.

  • TIE Corps Pilot League
    Like TCoP, the Pilot League is a single-player comp taking place every other week. The difference here is that pilots have a rolling handicap. Each round, the pilot with the highest handicap score (expressed as a percentage of the high score) in each platform will earn 4 points. The next highest score will earn 3, the next highest 2, and all other submissions will earn 1. If the winning pilot in a platform also beat the high score (without the handicap added), that pilot will earn 5 points for that platform. There are more details about the handicap calculations on the competitions page, but needless to say, I'm very excited about this one!

  • 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.

  • Wing II Commander's Escort Flight / Warrior Commodore's Escort Flight
    These are MP and SP versions of the same comp: fly enough missions to rank among the top four on the Warrior for the month to earn points. Iron Stars are awarded to the top four every month with a quarterly bonus. For the Commodore's Escort Flight, LoCs and LoSs are summed for the total.
Good - our first quote... of the day
'Control space and you control any battlefield you can imagine. Unfortunately, you cannot control space.'

Admiral Firmus Nantz
Roster
Theta Squadron - Assault
The Old and the Bold
Wing II - ISDII Warrior

Flight I - Sentinel Landing Craft
[1-1] GN Jarek La'an
[1-2] GN Mark Schueler
[1-3] TBA
[1-4] LC Michael Emrys

Flight II - TIE Advanced
[2-1] TBA
[2-2] TBA
[2-3] LT Lars Solstar
[2-4] CM Zeke Freeman

Flight III - Missile Boat Mk.II
[3-1] MAJ Keth Aalith
[3-2] GN gilad Pelleaon
[3-3] COL Handril Madon
[3-4] GN Pickled Yoda
ACTIVITY
Flight I

[1-1] GN Jarek La'an
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Appointed to command Theta, MB Moderation/Admin
  • Communication: MB, e-mail, Telegram
[1-2] GN Mark Schueler
  • Flying: 19 Missions
  • Non-flying: LO Duties, Promoted GN
  • Communication: IRC, e-mail, Telegram
[1-4] LC Michael Emrys
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Nil
  • Communication: Nil observed as yet!
Flight II

[2-3] LT Lars Solstar
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Nil
  • Communication: E-mail
[2-4] CM Zeke Freeman
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Nil
  • Communication: Nil, it's been a long time!
Flight III

[3-1] MAJ Keth Aalith
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Nil
  • Communication: E-mail
[3-2] GN Gilad Pelleaon
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Nil
  • Communication: Telegram, e-mail
[3-3] COL Handril Madon
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: Semi-LoA
  • Communication: Nil
[3-4] GN Pickled Yoda
  • Flying: Nil
  • Non-flying: TAC Duties
  • Communication: MB, Telegram, e-mail
In Closing
Enough for now, I'll close by urging all those Thetans yet to make themselves known to contact me on Telegram, through our MB, or directly in response to my recent squadron e-mail.

Until then, stay active as best you can even if that means MB posts, Telegram conversations or comms in general - I would rather command an active and engaged squadron, building a positive atmosphere, than a lone pilot, however active!

Onwards,

CMDR/GN Jarek La'an/Theta/Wing II/ISDII Warrior

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