ISD-II Challenge
Tempest Squadron
Blown with the Wind #11
From: LC Honsou
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: VA Silwar Naiilo
Submitted: 2022-06-03
For Dates: 2022-05-16 - 2022-05-31
From the Desk of Honsou Kessen
"On-board the 'Drunken Admiral' - SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000 - Property of SA Kamjin Lap'lamiz"
"This is some very good Chalquila Kamjin" Honsou remarked. His tastebuds numbed by the semi-caustic fluid. The aftertaste stronger, almost smokey. "Yes, I keep a special aged reserve for guests." The Sovereign Protector said through a sly grin. Honsou thought for a moment that he may have made a mistake coming here to ask such intrusive questions but he needed answers. "Look Honsou, I know why you're here and I can tell you that I picked Tempest because I needed a Deep Strike squadron who could operate against fortified enemies with no support craft being available. There is more at stake here than you know or need to know." Kamjin sat back in the high backed padded chair and closed his eyes... Honsou knew he was reinforcing his mental defences to ensure Honsou didn't try anything subtle with the force. "Yes Kamjin... that's my Squad... the best the TIE Corps has to offer... but what was so important to take the best away from the main fight?" The impatience must have been obvious as the reply came quickly with a hint of sarcasm. "When you have to get a secret message to the Fleet Commander in a combat zone you send you best...you don't send the Admiralzon Delivery service." Honsou's ire rose at that... "Fine... what the hell did you find on that backwater Mav?" Honsou said with a harsher tone. That made Kamjin smile. "You mean, 'who' found 'Me'..." His smile became wide and Honsou swore he saw the faintest of antagonistic winks. "With all due respect sir I nearly lost two damn good pilots in that shitshow!" Honsou growled "Two of my best are in the reserves now due to injury..." "Nearly is not fully. I'll send a bottle of challquila for their speedy recovery." Kamjin replied calmly, casually dismissing the slight. Honsou snapped, he stood abruptly causing the Sovereign Protector to raise a questioning eyebrow. Curious as to why Honsou would be getting so emotional about this subject. "Alright! A challenge... one Sith to another." Honsou said, his voice booming in the confines of the luxury yacht. "I will send you the details of my challenge once I have cleared it with my COM." Honsou's fists balled at his sides. "I look forward to it Squadron Commander, and I will convene with the Grand Admiral himself to ascertain what, if anything I can tell you IF you should be victorious." Kamjin's tone was as hard as beskar and oozed the confidence of his station. He had chosen his words carefully to remind Honsou of his lowly station by comparison.
As Honsou returned to his personal quarters, back on the ISDII Challenge. He sat down to complete his monthly report. He had gone in search of answers, and returned with even more questions... And some serious training to do.A huge welcome to SL CapukkiOne and SL Kertron Seven, taking up the Tempest 2-2 and 3-3 positions respectively.
Tempest Squadron are once again TCiB Champions! That's the last three in a row! Well done everyone!
![Flight [object Object] ship](https://tc.emperorshammer.org/images/craft/5.png)
Flight 1: Storm Knights
With this lance I judge, for he that dies pays all debts
LC Honsou- Communication:
- Email, Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP/PvE, BFII PvE
- Other:
- Tempest Squadron Admin, Two top-secret projects, Multiple TC and external competitions
MAJ Kalve Ryder- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- BFII PvE, Star Conflict PvP/PvE
- Other:
- EH based projects, Art/Graphics submissions
![Flight [object Object] ship](https://tc.emperorshammer.org/images/craft/32.png)
Flight 2: Heralds of Maelstrom
The brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the darkest storm
CPT Colo Delste- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP/PvE, SP Missions/Battles, BFII PvP/PvE
- Other:
- Multiple TC and external competitions, Flight leader activities
GN Anahorn Dempsey- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- SP Battles/Missions
- Other:
- Multiple TC competitions
CPT Richlet- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- New Combat Rating:
- Veteran 2nd
- Other:
- Nothing quells the enthusiasm of the Challenge Cheerleader!
Flight 3: Paladins of Fulmination
You'll see the lightning but will be dead before the thunder
CPT Morgoth- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Other:
- Multiple TC and external competitions, Flight leader and SQXO activities
COL Phalk Sturm- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- SP Battles/Missions.
- Other:
- Multiple TC and external competitions
LCM Newt- Communication:
- Discord, Email
- Flight Activity:
- none
- Other:
- One Top-Secret Operation, Numerous artwork/graphics submissions, heavy involvement in the AirLock Podcast and TC D&D campaign
Competitions
VA Phoenix Berkana invites the TC to design a logo for the Hammers on-board bar, the Drunken Bastion.
COL Genie lays down the gauntlet to the pilots of the TC. There are EIGHT feats of strength with increasing difficulty (and decreasing sanity for the pilot involved).
A 3v3 fleet battle tournament between squadrons, hosted by Genie and Silwar Naiilo.
VA Silwar Naiilo invites members of the Challenge to write a fiction piece, create a work of art, or create a storyline for a battle including plot lines and ships involved.
LCM KEBLAOMEGA invites you to take part in this intriguing puzzle competition.
Finish the word search as fast as possible.
Fly as much of the TFTC campaign as possible - with additional medals for art and fiction.
In Closing
A short two week report to bring things up to date for the monthly format that these will be released in, going forwards.This is LC Honsou, CMDR of Tempest Squadron, singing off. "We Are The Storm!"
