TIE Corps Command Report
Weekly Report #59 – Submission date: April 27th 2014
Introduction

Greetings,

The wonders of cable internet connection. I’m glad to say that the ISD Challenge has updated its communications systems to current TC standards… Well, actually, TC standards are a little bit on the down side these days, since we have been experiencing several hosting issues, as you know. Processing database recommendations is very slow these days, so we ask for your patience while the problems are being sorted on the Fleet Command level.

Despite these issues, the MSE awards for March have finally been awarded. There were some high level awards, like Silver Stars and Bronze Stars, and I’d like to congratulate all medal recipients on a job well done. Keep it up, gentlemen!

Raise the Flag 2014 is in its preparations stages, and confirmed to run throughout the month of June. Rules are being brought together based on the past versions of this competition, but with the necessary updates and inputs from all the TC Admiralty and also the Tactical Officer, HA Dempsey.

The Fleet Order of Battle has been modified to display that Wing II is now aboard the ISD Warrior, and no longer aboard the SSSD Sovereign. You can check it in the EH database. Thanks to HA Zsinj for making the necessary changes.

On a final, although important note, and as per the FC decision a while back that lifted training requirements for the Emperor’s Hammer, IWATS Core will no longer be required for entry in the TIE Corps, as an measure to provide smoother ways for our new recruits to join the TIE Corps without difficulties. The reading of our rules and regulations will be mandatory.

News

* TCCOM update.

* MSE Awards processed!

* Raise the Flag update!

* OoB updated.

* IWATS Core requirement for entry lifted.

T/D Astra Fighter’s Flight Status

- None this week

TCCOM’s Other Activities

- Getting installed in the ISD Challenge
- Awarded a MoC-boc for good comms in March
- Approved medals
- Processed transfers
- Approved Uniforms
- Assessed and approved competitions
- Assessed and approved promotions
- Performed both TC and EH database updates
- Usual TCCOM activities

Fleet Wide Competitions

* Star Conflict’s Beacon Hunt 2
Competition ID#: 2537
Competition status: approved
Submitted by: COO-LOA/RA Crsepe/TC-4/VSDII Aggressor
Competition runtime: 04/01/2014 - 04/30/2014 (3 days left)
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-GW/SW/BW if three participants, IS-SW/BW if only two, etc
Description: Round 2. This will be a test of your skill to capture as many beacons as you can in one round with a victory. In layman's terms, in a Beacon Hunt mode game, capture the beacon as many times as you can in one round.


* *THIS* is the TIE Corps!
Competition ID#: 2534
Competition status: approved
Submitted by: SOO-TCS/RA Zósite Kónstyte Styles/TC-2/ISDII Hammer
Competition runtime: 04/01/2014 - 05/15/2014 (18 days left)
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-GR, IS-SR, IS-BR
And... the possibility of all an IS-PR! Depending on the overall quality of submissions and that of the winner one compared to the rest of them.
Description: So the TIE Corps website doesn't seem to have the classic 'About us...' section up there for people to realize what we really are and what's this pseudo-military madness all about. And I've heard some officers from our current membership complaining that such situation could be driving potential new recruits back in panic thinking we're gonna eat their democratic souls or something, then forcing them to play games meant to be played only by lifeless beings who lost their twenties long ago. And hell... I think they're damn right.

Therefore, and in order for such an important issue on our recruiting efforts to be addressed ASAP, your most dreaded SOO has decided to set up an official competition for you to be able to contribute with what may perfectly be the best thing you'll ever do for the Fleet as a whole out of your own performance as pilots and commanding officers.

ALL current members of the TIE Corps are hereby called to participate by submitting their own versions of an eventual 'About us' section, which will become the main page to be accessed instead the news one. All submissions must use HTML standard code and are expected to include pics, logos, links, EH/TC history, game platforms we use, maybe a few lines on usual Fleet procedures... Everything you may consider important enough to the point of motivating slightly interested people into becoming our new cadets (without boring them to suicidal levels). Please include the HTML file itself and all pics using the intended resolution on a ZIP file, then send it by e-mail to ALL members of the TIE Corps Admiralty (TCCOM, SOO and COO). And try for all your content to fit on a 750px wide table (including margins). Apart from that you should try to follow current TC site layout as much as possible, and know that your submission may be modified as necessary by site admin. (that would be the aforementioned dreaded SOO) for it to better fit current content.

Nothing else to say except that we're obviously expecting top-quality submissions as befitting our great Fleet, as much as to be judged as worthy contenders for no less than a Platinum Ribbon! Please try to understand this task is of utmost important for us all, hence the quality we're asking for and our confidence in your skills to fulfill our requirements.

* MP Ace of the TIE Corps
Competition ID#: 2501
Competition status: Approved
Submitted by: COO-LOA/RA Crsepe/TC-4/VSDII Aggressor
Competition runtime: 01/01/2014 - 12/31/2014
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-PW/GW/SW/BW for the year, IS-GW/SW/BW monthly for the top 3 pilots
Description: The MP Kill Board will used to keep track of points. Each LoC earns you a point for the competition, and a DFC counts for 5 points. Whoever scores most points win. The numbers on the MP Kill Board at the end of the month are the numbers that are tallied. If there are three participants then IS-GW/SW/BW, if only two IS-SW/BW, etc. At the end of the year the top 3 pilots with the most points will receive IS-PW/GW/SW/BW. XWA, XvT, Star Conflict, and Freelancer-Freeworlds are the authorized platforms for this competition.

* Ace of the TIE Corps
Competition ID#: 2492
Competition status: Approved
Submitted by: TAC-PROF/HA Anahorn Dempsey/CS-6/VSDII Sinister
CMDR/COL Anahorn Dempsey/Delta/Wing I/ISDII Hammer
Competition runtime: 01/01/2014 - 12/31/2014
Units involved: Entire TC
Competition medals: IS-GW/SW/BW monthly.
IS-PW/GW/SW/BW at the end of the year.
Description: As always: every SP mission flown wins a point, whoever has most points at the end of the month wins. IS-GW/SW/BW for top 3 monthly, at the end of the year the top 4 pilots win IS-PW/GW/SW/BW. Each mission only counts once towards this competition, missions flown in previous years can be reflown.
The Kill Board statistics on the TC website are final.


Quotes of the Week

1 – HA Frodo March: “Also grats to Plif on his BS!”

CPT Plif: “Hey, I wasn't making up that thing about the cadet on the turbolift. Totally true, I saw the recording. Oh, you mean the medal. Thanks!“

That’s some BS…

Promotions

- None this week

Transfers

- None this week

Open Command Positions

- Alpha Squadron Commander
- Sin Squadron Commander

Conclusion

That’s it for this week’s report. Get ready for Raise the Flag in June.

Have a good week.

Respectfully submitted,

TCCOM/HA Daniel Bonini/TC-1/ISDII Challenge
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