Greetings and welcome all to this week's report from the Flight Office...

- News:

March Madness

A multiplayer competition has been organised between the Aggressor Strike Force and the Avenger Task Force, to be held on IRC (#EHCOC) on March 1st. Pilots will be able to take part using both XWA and XvT during the day, and LoCs will be awarded for all matches. Those matches between ATF and ASF pilots will also count towards the final tally. Individual awards will also be presented to the top pilots in both XvT and XWA: Iron Star Gold Wings to the top pilots, Silver Wings to second and so on. A number of Flag Officers from both Battlegroups will be on hand to host and moderate thoughout the day. This competition has been TO approved, the details can be seen at http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=298

Command Staff On Leave

Due to hard drive failure, the COO, Vice Admiral Kyle Katarn is currently on leave. He is endevouring to fix the problem and should resume his duties within the next two weeks.

The Training Officer, Vice Admiral Keldorn is also on medical leave after breaking his arm. While not totally out of action, expect some delays here. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kel.

Wing VIII Commander

The position of Wing VIII Wing Commander is still open to applications, but the deadline I believe is tonight. The details of this have been posted on the TC news page, but for the slackers amongst you, the requirements are...

- A successful tour as Squadron Commander (in the TIE Corps) for no less than FOUR consecutive months
- Intimate familiarity with all TC protocols and procedures
- No major HCI convictions within the last two years
- Familiarity with TIE (any version)
- Commitment to carry out the Wing Commander duties as detailed in the Training Manual

Applicants must have a quick email response time as well as being able to work with high level command officers and regular Flight Members on a regular basis. Specific skills such as webpage design etc, are desirable. Applications should be sent to Rear Admiral Indaro and Vice Admiral Krax.

Commodore Promotion

Congratulations to Rear Admiral RogueWing, COM of the ISD Immortal, who received a promotion to Vice Admiral earlier last week in recognition of his work in supporting his Ship and the TIE Corps.

And also a quick word of thanks to the Fleet Commander for my promotion, and to those who've congratulated me.

Grand Order of the Emperor

Congrats to Colonel Mell for receiving this belated award!

As always, up to date news can be found at http://www.emperorshammer.net/news.asp

Respectfully,

High Admiral Priyum
Flight Officer & TIE Corps Commander
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