Thunder Report # 7 (2023-02-05)

This report was submitted by CMDR-COOA-TOA/MAJ LegionX/Thunder/Wing X/ISDII Challenge/Battlegroup III


Thunder Squadron Report #

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REPORTING OFFICER: Major LegionX, CMDR
TO: Thunder Squadron, Admiral Stryker, TIE Corps
DATE SUBMITTED: Feb 4th, 31 ABY

Legion just stands there, bewildered in seeing on his datapad, Thunder’s roster is FULL?...FULL!...He could not believe he would see the day again after so long. What’s more, another Mandalorian who now stands at attention in his office would also be in his squadron…This month is giving Legion way too many surprises he can handle.
“So…Drun’der…of Clan Chuanach. No House…must say, didn’t think I’d see another of our kind in this squad,” Legion speaks with a sense of suspicion. Most Mandalorians outside of his House and Clan would know about “The Smiling Demon” and avoid Legion like the plague. He would continue on saying, “Our squad as you know is tasked with work most would find…uncomfortable. You sure you're up for this kid?”
“Absolutely Sir, willing and able. Would not be my first mudhorn rodeo.” A giggle could be heard behind Legion’s mask after Drun’der’s answer.
“Uh huh…well just to be sure-” As Legion ignites one of his darksabers from one of his cybernetic arm’s weapon attachments right by Drun’der’s neck. Drun’der however doesn’t even move an inch and stays at attention. Showing that death holds no fear over him. Legion was mildly impressed and kept the saber next to Drun’ders throat while he spoke to him in Mando’a.
“Nayc chaabar be kyr'am…jate…A ogir cuyir dush'shya kebise teh kyr'am, adiik…Gar cuyir evaar'la par ibac haran.”
Drun’der could just continue to stand at attention with a shudder that ran down his spine. Yet he knew the purpose behind Legion’s threat. As the darksaber deactivated and Legion began to return to his desk, the Major continued his briefing to the young Commander.
“Now, we got a new pilot starter pack waiting in your room. Get adjusted and all, you’ll be receiving your first assignment right after you get situated. Dismissed.”
Drun’der begins to walk to his quarters and upon entering his room, he notices a bucket of rainbow colored liquid with some weird anime sounding music on his desk with a note right under the bucket. The note simply said, “Have fun with your first assignment.”
As Legion is just calmly drinking his coffee in his Beskar YETI cup, a small explosion could be heard from Drun’der’s room. A rainbow colored liquid can be seen exiting the room followed by Legion’s name being said along with some choice words.

Mando'a Translation: “No fear of death…good…But there are worse fates then death, child…You are not ready for that hell.”

Squadron News

Alright pilots, listen up. As you all can clearly see the reports now have a new format. No more simple text based crud looking ones! So with that out of the way, going to be dividing news into three sections as you can see later on, so here will be the squadron news from me directly to you:
As many of you remember from earlier, we have a new XO for the Squad. LT Bonebolt will now be heading up both the XO and Flight Lead for FL 2 positions, any squad based questions should be directed to him first, but I still have an open door policy so don’t be afraid to ask any of us questions. We also have a returning Legend from Thunder’s past history joining us, CPT Xander Drax. We are looking forward to seeing his career continue again with us. We also have a surprise transfer joining us, CM Drun’der “Drummer” Chuanach, from Eagle Squadron. As always, make sure to have them feel right at home no matter what.
Lastly, The Thunder Vs Delta comp is finally a go! “Trial of the Assassin: Exams” has been approved and is already underway! So get to those IU courses STAT! More details further in the report. And with that, let’s see what's happening in the Battlegroup.

Battlegroup News

In Battlegroup 3 news: It is with great regret that I must inform you all that CM Odin Strongheart is stepping down as Eagle’s Squadron Commander. We all wish Odin the absolute best and hope to see him again one day. With this, Eagle’s CMDR position is now marked as open, with SQXO CPT SirCaleb temporarily holding the CMDR position until another is chosen to lead the squadron.
In other news, a great many of you have been asking about the Medal of Communication and why no one has yet to receive any of them for months if not the whole of last year. I have it on good authority that the backlog of MoC awards is being worked on, so I ask that you please be patient while it is being processed. This also goes the same with MSE processing, however those have been getting processed quicker than normal, so we are grateful for that.
Not much more happening in the Battlegroup, lets see what's new in the Fleet:

Fleet News

Around the TIE Corps Fleet: As many of you are already aware (and even earned some), The Imperial University has kickstarted their Qualifications system. Pilots can now start earning Certifications in specific fields offered at the IU, with new fields being added to the future. Now would be a good time, if you haven’t already, to consider earning the Certificate of Assassin Tactics as you ARE in an assassination squad.
Along with Eagle Squadron, it would appear that Epsilon’s CMDR, GN Jarek La’an, is also stepping down but continuing with his dual (soon to be only) role within the EHCS of COMMs Officer. As mentioned before, if interested in the CMDR spot, please contact me on this matter as well as BGCOM of BG1, AD Phoenix Berkana. As noted in news articles, the process was extended to January 31st but until an announcement has been made there is no issue with asking, again if interested.
Lastly, Imperial Storm 5 is around the corner. It will be making its debut in March and information relating to how it is run will be announced sometime this month. Just be prepared as I also have it on good authority that this year's ImpStorm will not be the exact same as its predecessors.
That’s all for Fleet News, let's check the squads Activity

Competitions to Consider:

Trial of the Assassin: Exams
This is our Thunder VS Delta squadron competition that are pitting our squadrons against each other using IU courses. For more details please click the link.

TIE Corps Jigsaw Puzzle Part 2
Run by MAJ Vaner Van'an for several months. Currently 1 month and 27 days left before the season ends so make sure you get in the fun before its too late.

It's Them! Blast Them!
run by COL Miles, an Elite Dangerous competition run for several months where the prize is the coveted Platinum Wings.

Trivia for The Challenged - 2023 Season 1
AD Stryker runs the Trivia for the Challenge in the BG, runs every week for shiny medals

Analyzing the Ishtari Tactics
Run by CPT Jetmech, a pub league based on Empire at War. 2v2 teams going against others at their leisure.

Squadron Activity

This table covers activity from the 1st of the month of the Imperial Year.


Callsign SP LoS LoC Honour Guard COOP Rating Combat Rating Wings Battle Reviews Comps IU Medals Other
1-1: MAJ LegionX 0 31 8 Lancer Ranger 1st Marksman 1st 14th Echelon n/a 6 0 PC Admin Work
1-2: COL Miles Prower 0 1 3 Hussar Gunners Mate 2nd Officer 2nd 12th Echelon n/a 0 0 X
1-3: CPT Ryuzokin 0 0 0 N/A Gunners Mate 2nd Marksman 4th 9th Echelon n/a 8 0 ISM
1-4: CPT Dynamus 0 0 0 N/A Private 1st Officer 4th 9th Echelon n/a 0 0 X please contact CMDR
2-1: LCM Bonebolt 0 7 5 N/A Qualified Trainee 1st Echelon n/a 4 16 PC
2-2: LCM Tyris Sal 0 0 0 N/A Qualified Certified 2nd Echelon n/a 0 0 X
2-3: LT Danvil Hawks 0 0 0 N/A Qualified Trainee 1st Echelon n/a 0 0 X please contact FL
2-4: CM Drun'der Chuanach 0 0 0 N/A Private 2nd Marksman 1st 7th Echelon n/a 1 0 X
3-1: LCM Grendel 0 79 56 N/A Campaigner 3rd Officer 3rd 11th Echelon n/a 0 0 SS Thunder MvP
3-2: LCM Constellation Hoshiteru 0 13 1 N/A Qualified Trainee 1st Echelon n/a 0 0 ISM
3-3: CPT Xander Drax 0 0 0 Legionnaire N/A Marksman 2nd 11th Echelon n/a 4 1 X
3-4: LT Haro 0 0 0 N/A unranked Trainee 1st Echelon n/a 0 0 X

Commander's Office

So what I would like to see everyone do this month is get in at least 1 sort of submission in this month. Whether it's any of our usual primary games or fiction or art or anything that counts as a submission, so long as everyone is doing at least one. Also, We need to have all pilots take part in the Trial of the Assassin: Exams competition, so get to it as soon as possible please.


For The Empire,
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CMDR/MAJ LegionX/Thunder/Wing X/ISDII Challenge/Battlegroup III
SS/BSx6/PCx11/ISMx5/IAR/MoI-BC/MoC-doc-poc-goc-2soc-10boc/MUA/IS-4SW-5BW-3SR
-13BR/ORA-1C/LoC-TS/LoS-2PS/CoLx2/CoB/OV [Lancer] [Marksman 1st] [Ranger 1st]
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