ISD-II Challenge
Tempest Squadron
Blown with the Wind #32
From: COL Silwar Naiilo
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: HA Anahorn Dempsey
Submitted: 2021-03-09
For Dates: 2021-03-03 - 2021-03-09
From the Desk of Silwar Naiilo
Neko's craft crashed haphazardly into the lake, sending a muddy splash dozens of meters in the air. Her right wing finally relieved itself of her ship and went flying into a nearby tree, but more importantly, her peruser's less-agile craft had broken off. They would certainly land nearby and attempt to salvage what they could, but for now, she had to get to cover. The atomospheric readings didn't seem too harsh - or at least, not harsh enough that her suit started beeping once the hull was breached - and so she popped open the hatch and jumped into the lake.
The water wasn't deep, and in no time she made it to shore. When she had a chance to take a look around, she found herself surrounded by piles of wreckage- ships, speeders, industrial equipment, what looked like a Gonk droid- as well as a dozen or so curious little furry creatures blinking at her. 'Not scared of a TIE pilot,' she wondered. 'What are these things?'
She activated her scanner, and saw what appeared to be thermal readings less than a half kilometer away. 'Time to see who lives here, I suppose,' she said to the parade of creatures now following her. 'And whether it's friendly.'
LT Morgoth is now LCM Morgoth, after two tremendously active months and hundreds of shredded Rebel craft. Congratulations, Lieutenant Commander. We are also rejoined by LT Nindo Ardinn, who returns after spending time in the Imperial University. He has been assigned to Flight 3 with LC Phalk Sturm as his Flight Leader; welcome back!
MSE medals have been processed, and I guess the COO didn't want to let the SOO have all the fun because I've been awarded not one, but two Silver Stars this month. I'd say drinks are on me, but they're on Morgoth. Sorry, that's the rules.
LT Wrecker and LCM Richlet have proposed standing, weekly times for Tempest to fly together. Our poll shows that we'll be playing PvE fleet battles in Squadrons, Monday and Tuesday nights at 9pm EST. We will also attend COL Stryker's 'Squadrons for the Challenged' on Sunday afternoons, 4pm EST. I think it had a different name, but I forget. That's probably what he would have named it.
Speaking of COL Stryker, Tempest's Temper Tantrums flew against both Firebird teams, scoring two wins against ChickenHawk and two second-place victories against Leghorn. We have one match left, against the Jolly Rho-gers, and then the first season is done!
The Emperor's Hammer has been challenged to fight the New Republic Navy at 4pm EST, April 3rd. Please sign up using this form to defend your empire. We need as many teams as possible; so far from Tempest, EchoVII, Wrecker, Honsou, and I have signed up. While the four of us can undoubtedly stop entire fleets on our own, it's more fun with more of us.
'Nature reclaims a forgotten TIE', art by LCM Neko. Don't forget to take part in the coloring competition, 'Stay In the Lines'!
The first month of TCiB is over, and Tempest is in second place by a single point. It's kind of you to let Lambda take a short lead, but we can't let their egos get too inflated. March TCiB assignments are due March 31:
I have received several applications for the SQXO position and will begin the process of selecting for the position soon. While there's only one position to provide, it's an indication that there are several pilots interested in leadership; I'll be in touch regarding opportunities and guidance, such as I can provide.
Flight 1: Storm Knights
With this lance I judge, for he that dies pays all debts
- Communication:
- Email, Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP; 5-mans Squadrons inter-org dogfights; Chalquilla Cup
- Updated Uniform
- Other:
- Trivia for the Challenged; Trivia Grand Tour
- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Updated Uniform
- Other:
- Art for WSR #32
- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Updated Uniform
- Notes:
- More personal training in Squadrons with Iam. I can see the improvement!
Flight 2: Heralds of Maelstrom
The brightest thunderbolt is elicted from the darkest storm
- Communication:
- Discord, Email
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP; Chalquilla Cup
- Updated Uniform
- Other:
- Helping organize Tempest Raid Nights; rendering uniforms for the entire squadron
- Notes:
- Congratulations on the well-earned Bronze Star!
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP; Chalquilla Cup
- Notes:
- Excellent flying in the CC, and thanks for streaming.
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP; 5-mans Squadrons inter-org dogfights; Chalquilla Cup
- Updated Uniform
- New Combat Rating:
- Officer 4th
- Other:
- Helping organize Tempest Raid Nights
- Notes:
- Thanks for helping getting Raid Nights going! Looking forward to regular FBs.
- Communication:
- Discord
- Updated Uniform
- Notes:
- A PC for flying and fleet project contributions.
Flight 3: Chaos Crew
You'll see the lightning but will be dead before the thunder
- Communication:
- Email, Discord
- Flight Activity:
- XWA and TIE for TCIB, plus some BoP
- Completed Battles:
- XWA-TC 8, BoP-TC 2
- Submitted Reviews:
- BoP-TC 2
- Notes:
- Glad you are having a good time with BoP, and always a pleasure working together on TCiB.
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP; Chalquilla Cup
- Promotion:
- LCM
- Notes:
- Completely absent this week... no, not Morgoth, the Rebels, who are fleeing the sector.
- Communication:
- Discord
- Notes:
- Welcome back to Tempest!
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Updated Uniform
- Notes:
- Another batch of LoCs, and an ISM for his February efforts.
Competitions
3-person teams with up to 3 subs will sign up by January 14 and take part in 3v3 battles in Star Wars Squadrons.
Get the highest K/D in a Squadrons dogfight and send it to the COO.
Choose any of the art in Tempests' WSRs, color it, and email it to Silwar. Awards monthly.
Complete the monthly battles to win as pilot and squadron
Accumulate the most missions in a Star Wars branded approved multiplayer platform. You may submit PvP battles (Legion of Combat) or PvE battles (Legion of Skirmish).
Star Wars trivia, run by COL Stryker.