New year: 2003
     Another year has passed. So I would like to share some thoughts with you. Year ago, Striker was TAC, I was newly promoted Command Attache, learning what and how to do. Striker was great mentor, and I quickly learned how to use database and perform different TAC duties.
     Also, thanks to Grail Soulchaser we have started TacDB. This was great reform and improvement of beta testing. Back then, battles were waiting for years. With introduction of TacDB, we have reduced this time to 1-2 months. Later, as TCHC I've even reduced this time to 1-2 weeks. But of course, everything depends on quality.
     Another great job was improving methods of catching cheaters. Striker did good job with XWA scoring chart, I am working on XvT currently, and I need to add few things to XWA. TIE needs to be redesigned. And then I'll send it all to my superiors and complete document "How to catch cheaters".
     Another great change was intoduction of new competitions. FCHG competition (original idea by Arso), Golden Tug Awards, Dark Blades (JK related) and others. And they will be still here, but with little redesign. New thing is CAB competition.

Xunami Wings!!!
     Phase 1 ended. I would like to see your CABs on my desk ASAP. I need some time to check them and declare winners so better send them now, or you will not be counted.

TAC is back from leave.
     Yeah. I spent some time with my girlfriend, and my cells are recharded, so I'm back to work! :)

New competitions.
     Yes. I need banners and I need anthem. Check my profile and see details of both competitions or fins them through competitions center. You can win nice medals. And trust me, #2 is for everyone. So good luck.

Tac Office Status:

• EH Mission Compendium:
  Missions: 2627 (+0)
• Tactical Database:
  • TIE Division:
    • In Queue: 3 missions
    • Being Tested: 3 missions, 2 battles
    • Being Corrected: 1 mission, 1 battle
    • Final Check: 1 battle
    • Total: 8 missions, 4 battles
  • XvT/BoP Division
    • In Queue: 6
    • Being Tested: 14
    • Being Corrected: 3
    • Final Check: 4
    • Total: 25
  • XWA Division:
    • In Queue: 1 battle, 2 missions
    • Being Tested: 3 missions
    • Being Corrected: 1 battle, 3 missions
    • Final Check: 2 missions
    • Total: 10 missions, 2 battles
• Tactical Roster:
  • TIE: 13
  • XvT: 18
  • BoP: 17
  • XWA: 10

Project "Exterminator" update:
     Special thanks to IWTAC and his staff for making corrections of IW battles. Also, my CA did great job with XWA and this platform will be clean soon. I'll finish XvT and then we will deal with TIE.

TIE testers sought:
     Tactical Office needs additional testers. Applications to TCC:TIE Mark Schueler and me. Details can be found Mission Creation Message Board. Good awards for hard working people.
     Remember. Working for Tactical Office is great for your career. Here's short list of people who achieved high positions and were/are members of Tactical Staff.

• AD Ender mBind - Science Officer
• MAJ Tissaya Argat - Wing Commander
• LC Frodo March - Wing Commander
• COL Drake - Wing Commander, Former BGCOM
• RA Gord Darkonian - CA:TAC
• RA Khameir Sarin - Commodore
• VA Darksaber - BGCOM

Clarification about "what is cheating and what is not cheating":
     It is all in Tactical Manual, but it seems some people has problems with it. Ok, listen now:
Cheating:

• Editing missions - you can view them in editor, but you are not allowed to many ANY changes
• Editing plt files - do not touch them
• Skipping missions - this will not bring you upon HCI, but I will remove mission from your profile
• Editing executables, patches, games
• Using patches for battles that not use them
• Killing friendly/captured fighters/ships/etc
• Sharing pilot files
• Using one pilot file for multiple missions
• And many more

• Using Invulnerability, Unlimited Ammo, Unlimited Waves
• Not-using patches for battles that require them
• Renaming plt files - let's say for XWA

TCC:XWA applications closed, Duel between Hunter and Master:
     My CA will appoint new TCC:XWA soon. He is final interviewing both candidates. We want best person for this job and both candidates are greatly skilled. Expect decision soon. Hunter and Master are working with my CA. Each of them has to prove his skills, and then, we will appoint TCC:XWA.

Cheating cases:
     It seems our major case, has finally ended, but unfortunatelly I've to send another one to HCI. I've 4 other under investigation and 2 pilots under observation. Also, there has been few questionable high scores found by pilots, and I'm checking them now.
     Remember. My office is always open. Mail me, and I will answer.

Swearing on EH channels:
     It has come to my attention that some people use lack of bot as good reason to swear on EH chanels. Listen to me loud and clear. This is not going to happed. If I will see you swearing, I will warn you. Next time, you will get kick, and 3rd offense is tempban. Be good, m'kay?

Final word:
     My office is always open, and you can find me on IRC. Don't hesitate to ask or mail me. Visit Tactical channel #tac and ask question there. Cya next week