Diamondback Squadron Weekly Report #88.
CM Zhaim Jifarr, 07 NOV 2003.
- INTRODUCTION -

Welcome to this weeks' Diamondback Squadron Report. We have a promotion, a new squadron competition, and lots of interesting Fleet News, in addition to the usual activity reports, citations report, statistics, etc. Read on in order to acquire the details. I promise it won't be that hard. Just read.

- TIE CORPS NEWS -

Thursday · November 06 · 2003


STAR WARS Trilogy DVD Release date
17:15 - AD Darknyte [darknyte@alltel.net]
It's just been posted on Slashdot that the original trilogy is slated for a 9/04 release date. You can read more details at Slashdot or Aint It Cool News.

Tuesday · November 04 · 2003


ISD Vanguard Website Creation Comp
18:32 - FA Cyric [jroscoe@comcast.net]
A new competition is open to everyone in the TC, the Vanguard needs a new website, design a new one and the best one chosen will receive a IS-GR, or if quality is of such excellence a higher medal maybe awarded:)

Contact myself for further details or look at the comp url at:

http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1079
Please contact VA Sickman for more details

BoP shippatch
07:40 - AD Ender mBind [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
Today saw the release of the "Emperor's Hammer Ship Patch" for BoP. This patch adds the TIE Defender, Missileboat, Scout Craft, Passenger Liner, Carrack Cruiser, Communications Relay, Sensor Array, Astromech, Large Gunplatform, Laser Battery, Probe Capsule and Pilot to BoP. It also changes ranks and awards to a EH theme. The patch can be installed together with other patches and kept installed permanently as it does not replace any existing Craft.

Monday · November 03 · 2003


FOA Chosen
09:30 - FA Cyric [jroscoe@comcast.net]
After careful consideration of each and every application that came to the Flight Office, both myself and VA Reaper have decided on LC Styles as the new FOA.

Thanks to all who applied!

Saturday · November 01 · 2003


Golden Tug Awards - Phase 2
12:21 - FA Marcin Szydlowski [tac@emperorshammer.org]
You can vote now. Go and visit mission creation board to cast your vote, or use the links below:
Best battle
Best free mission
Best technical realization
Best plotline/story
Best leading character
Best mission designer


TIE Fighter Ship Patch Released!
08:26 - AD Ender mBind [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
Today saw the release of the "Emperor's Hammer Ship Patch" for TIE fighter '95.
This patch adds the Shipyard, Repairyard, Medium Transport, Communications Relay, Sensor Array, Astromech, Gunplatform, Large Gunplatform, Laser Battery, Super Star Destroyer and Pilot to TIE95. It fixes the bug in TIE Fighter that keeps Imperial Star Destroyers from firing their lasers.
The patch can be installed together with other patches and kept installed permanently as it does not replace any existing Craft.

This patch replaces the earlier "ISD Lasers Patch" for TC flying. Go check it out on the Patch Archive.

Design The XO Site Competition
05:53 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au]
The current XO site isn't very good and hasn't been updated for a while. By the nature of the office, the XO site should be a nexus for some very important information within the EH. To address this, I'll need a new design, as the current one (at http://www.emperorshammer.net/xo/) is pretty basic.

The basis of the competition will be to design a "template" for the site, which should include graphics, menu elements, etc. The menu items on the current site can be used as a guide for the template. Everything else is left to your creative whims. Final submissions can either be hosted online, with the URL emailed to me, or the files themselves can be emailed to me. Submissions close on 30th November. The competition is open to all EH members. First place gets an Iron Star Gold Ribbon (or subgroup equivilant). Second and third, if up to scratch, will get a Iron Star Silver Ribbon and Iron Star Bronze Ribbon respectively. Submissions should be sent to xo@emperorshammer.org with the subject of "I have l33t w3b skillz".

IWCOM open for applications
05:07 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au]
Overview
The position of Infiltrator Wing Commander (IWCOM) involves the day-to-day operations and oversight of the subgroup, as well as development, implementation and followthrough of competitions and other activities for the entire subgroup. Appointment and review of IW command staff are also key duties for this position.

Selection Criteria - Essential
1. Good written communication skills.
2. An acceptable level of presence in online media such as IRC, message boards, etc.
3. Fast email response time.
4. The ability to work with a range of EH personnel, including the Executive Officer.
5. Experience at some level of command, preferably at least at TIE Corps Wing Commander or equivalent.

Selection Criteria - Desirable
1. Proven evidence of exceptional performance in a command position
2. Prior experience in the Infilrator Wing.

You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. Simply saying "Yes, I can do that" will not be enough. Outline examples of experience and situations for each point. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be considered for the position. You will be expected to perform the core duties as listed and if you are unwilling to perform them, don't bother applying. You must include at least three (3) references in your application. At least one must be a current or former superior (preferably current). Ensure you have their permission first. If it is found out that you have used someone's name without their permission, your application will be disqualified. Applications should be directed to the Fleet Commander (fc@emperorshammer.org) and Executive Officer (xo@emperorshammer.org) with the subject "Application for IWCOM".


New battles and free missions
01:39 - FA Marcin Szydlowski [tac@emperorshammer.org]
Some TIE stuff:

TIE-TC #213-215
TIE-FREE #238
Enjoy.



- ACTIVITY REPORTS -

FL/CM Zhaim Jifarr
CMDR duties.
Created new squadron competition.
Flew XvT-TC-25, 27, XWA-TC-8.
E-mail activity.

FM/LCM Hubert
None.

FM/CPT Derek Dan
Promoted to FL of Flight II.
Completed XvT-TC-75, XWA-TC-24 for 2003 Beer Cup Comp.
Submitted TIE-TC-211(pending possible high scores) for 2003 Beer Cup Comp.
E-mail contact.

FM/CPT Adam Szydlowski
None.

FM/CPT Tvan'Oris
Submitted TIE-TC-213, 214 (both pending possible high scores).
E-mail contact.

FL/CPT Drako
None.

FM/MAJ Michael
None.

FM/CPT Marcin Kaczynski
None.
- CURRENT ORDERS -

- Complete your assigned battles for citations.

- Participate in competitions. Check the Competitions section of this report (see below) for links to the details.

-Have fun, be active, and keep in touch with me so I know you're still alive.

- COMPETITIONS REPORT -

Diamondback Squadron Competitions:

Diamondback Squadron Training Mission - November 2003: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1088

ISD-II Intrepid/Wing XIV Competitions:

Intrepid Realistic Combat #1: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1065

ASF Competitions:

None at the moment.

Flight Office Competitions:

TCCOM's Own Banner Comp: http://www.emperorshammer.net/competitions/details.asp?ID=1066

- CITATIONS REPORT-

(1-1)CM Zhaim Jifarr = XvT-TC 29, XvT-TC 30, XWA-TC 12, XWA-TC 18, XWA-TC 20,

(1-4)LCM Hubert = XvT-TC 32, XvT-TC 37, XvT-TC 44, XvT-TC 45, XvT-TC 47,

(2-1)CPT Derek Dan = XvT-FCHG 2, XvT-TC 57, XvT-TC 58, XvT-TC 62, XvT-TC 63,

(2-2)CPT Adam Szydlowski = TIE-TC 92, TIE-TC 94, TIE-TC 187, TIE-TC 189, TIE-TC 191,

(2-4)CPT Tvan'Oris = XvT-TC 28,

(3-1)CPT Drako = TIE-TC 196, TIE-IW 12, TIE-IW 16, TIE-IW 17, TIE-DB 15,

(3-2)MAJ Michael = XvT-IW 9, XvT-IW 10, XvT-DB 4, XvT-DB 8, XvT-DB 10,

(3-3)CPT Marcin Kaczynski = XvT-ID 1, BoP-TC 8, BoP-TC 14, BoP-IW 8, XWA-TC 21,

These assignments will earn 31 citations.


- TOP ACE OF THE WEEK -

CPT Tvan'Oris.

- PROMOTIONS AND MEDALS -

CPT Derek Dan promoted to FL of Flight II.

- SQUADRON STATISTICS -

SQUADRON CITATIONS: 344(+2)
Best Week: 346
Position in Wing: 1st
Position in ASF: 1st
Position in Fleet: 1st


FCHG Listings
Squad Total: 12391 12419(+28)
Squad Average: 1552(+3)

Templar [TMPR] (2000 points)

[2952] CPT Tvan'Oris
[2195] CPT Derek Dan
[2178] MAJ Michael
Archon [ARCN] (1500 points)

[1672] CPT Adam Szydlowski
Gladiator [GLDR] (1000 points)

[1006] CM Zhaim Jifarr
Executor [EXCR] (750 points)
[903] CPT Drako
[806] LCM Hubert
Legionnaire [LGNR] (500 points)

[707] CPT Marcin Kaczynski
Combat Ratings
Squad Total: 242
Squad Average: 30



Veteran 2nd (90 points)

[97] MAJ Michael
Officer 1st (60 points)

[63] CPT Adam Szydlowski
Officer 4th (30 points)

[38] CPT Tvan'Oris
Marksman 3rd (15 points)

[18] CM Zhaim Jifarr
[18] CPT Derek Dan
Certified (5 points)

[9] CPT Drako
[5] LCM Hubert
Trainee (1 point)

[1] CPT Marcin Kaczynski
- FINAL THOUGHTS -

I guess Derek is only who reads this far into the report. He is the only one who responded to my search for MP Co-Op Mission pilots. And is had to decline, so I guess we won't be winning that competition. Thank you for the response Derek. If more had responded by now, I might have more time to search for a different way to paticipate on my own. Go Diamondback!


- SQUADRON ROSTER -
DIAMONDBACK SQUADRON OF WING XIV : Deep Strike
COMMANDER: CM Zhaim Jifarr (jifarr@earthlink.net)
NICKNAME: Death Riders
BANNER: diamondback.jpg
MOTTO: One for all, All for one.
HOMEPAGE: http://diamondback.squadron.org/
MESSAGE BOARD: http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=57


FLIGHT I - MISSILE BOAT
Nickname: Angels of Doom
Motto: Locate, identify, destroy
1) CM Zhaim Jifarr (jifarr@earthlink.net)
2) TBA
3) TBA
4) LCM Hubert (hubzoz@poczta.onet.pl)

FLIGHT II - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: Immortal Riders
Motto: We were born, We live, We'll never die!
Homepage: http://www28.brinkster.com/polishpilots
1) CPT Derek Dan (derekdan@wp.pl)
2) CPT Adam Szydlowski (pbwiesio@poczta.wp.pl)
3) TBA
4) CPT Tvan'Oris (tvanoris@o2.pl)

FLIGHT III - TIE DEFENDER
Nickname: Spitfires
Motto: Walking out of the shadow we bring a destruction
Homepage: http://strony.wp.pl/wp/diamondback/
1) CPT Drako (rswojc@poczta.wp.pl)
2) MAJ Michael (chaose@go2.pl)
3) CPT Marcin Kaczynski (crusader_marcink@go2.pl)
4) TBA

In service to The Empire,

CMDR/CM Zhaim Jifarr/Diamondback/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid
BSx3/PCx4/ISMx2/MoT-1gh/IS-2BW-1BR-1PW/LoC-CSx3-Rx3/CoB/OV [GLDR]
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