ISD-II Challenge
Tempest Squadron
Blown with the Wind #17
From: COL Silwar Naiilo
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: HA Anahorn Dempsey
Submitted: 2020-11-1
For Dates: 2020-10-25 - 2020-10-31
From the Desk of Silwar Naiilo
Tempest Flight 1, temporarily three pilots following an unfortunate transfer accident, made a close pass above the Interdictor Fairchild. 'Power to engines', COL Silwar Naiilo commanded, 'on my wings as we cut to port across the bridge. Remind them who we are.' The three TIE Defenders screamed forward, cut power, rolled left, then re-engaged engine power as they buzzed past the large observational windows of the bridge close enough to shave the hair of an unfortunate cadet on window-cleaning duty. The missile boats of Tempest's Second and Third flights, themselves equipped with SLAM engines, flew between the bulbous domes of the interdictor before peeling off and rejoining the rest of the squadron.
Looks like we're starting to become a fully armed and operational battlegroup again - congrats to our COM on finding our Interdictor again! Looks like we've got some kind of light cruiser to go with it. Lots of news this report, as October closes.
'Opening Time in the Challenge Cantina', art by LT Neko.
First, the disappointing news that someone had mislabelled the restroom as 'airlock', and GN Dunta Polo stepped out the wrong door. A nearby Kappa pilot, flying hom from the Challenge cantina, rescued him, and Polo seems have grown rather attached. Good luck in Kappa, general.
In happier news, the MSE has already been completed, and last month's MoCs have gone out. Nearly everyone's getting something, including another batch of stars, PCs, and ISMs. 90% of our pilots can also expect an MoC, which is fantastic.
Episode 5 of the TIE Pilot's Podcast features GA Ronin. Check it out! They are also looking for volunteers for the next one.
HA Dempsey's 'Wake Me Up When November Ends' competition has started, with a little something for everyone. (I think I've figured out why the briefing room sometimes sounds like a comedy theatre, as the admiral seems to be a film buff.) The challenges will rotate weekly. This week, the competitions are:
- Actors of the Silver Screen: Identify the 10 actors and give their names.
- Pilot's Arena: get as close to the score- not a high score- as possible.
- Single player segment: TIE free #289; target: 19,125 pts
- Multi player segment: Star Wars Squadrons: Dogfight mode; target: 1,055 pts
- What did you say?: read the quote, name the movie.
- Online insanity: Get the top score inTetris. No doubt preparing us for packing extra ships into the Challenge's hangar.
- Musings of a madman: write fiction throughout the month featuring the Challenge or one of its pilots. You can submit up to three fictions, but each pilot is eligible for only one medal, and one set of points.
Read the COM report for the full information on the point breakdown, or visit the competition link below which explains it in detail as well.
TCiB assignments are due November 12 - because they started late, we have extra time. Expect November's assignments this week as well. October's are:
Squadron Orders
This is the second week these orders are active. You will have until November 8 to finish these missions for the high score competition.
- TIE-Free 246 - Garrison Duty
- BoP-Free 21 - Infiltration of type 40 Cruiser 'Meteor'
- XWA-Free 43 - TAC2K
Squadron Activity
1-1 COL Silwar Naiilo- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- Star Wars Squadrons PvP
- Updated Uniform
- Other:
- Further improvements to WSR tools; planning APIs for the IO.
1-3 LT Neko- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Updated Uniform
- New Combat Rating:
- Certified
- Other:
- Submitted art for Tempest WSR #17
- Notes:
- Fantastic work on the cantina scene!
1-4 LT Iam Thinking- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Notes:
- Had some PC problems this last week. Back up and running for next.
2-1 LCM Marek Ny`Irfa- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- Four more battles and reviews, including Tempest Squadron Orders.
- Submitted Reviews:
- XWA-TC 17, TIE-free 246, BoP-free 21, XWA-free 43
- Completed Battles:
- XWA-TC 17, TIE-free 246, BoP-free 21, XWA-free 43
- Updated Uniform
- Notes:
- Fantastic flying as usual- some tough scores to beat for squadron orders!
2-2 MAJ Hermann- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- TIE week for MAJ Hermann, with many more battles submitted.
- Completed Battles:
- TIE-TC 24, TIE-TC 21, TIE-TC 20, TIE-TC 15, TIE-TC 14, TIE-TC 13, TIE-TC 12, TIE-TC 11, TIE-TC 10
- Other:
- Working on a custom TIE mission featuring Tempest.
- Notes:
- Lots of flight activity, and looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
2-3 LCM Richlet- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Notes:
- Good to see you flying again! Congrats on the wins.
2-4 CPT Kalve Ryder- Communication:
- Email, Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP, Squadrons PvE
- New PvE Rating:
- Private
- New Combat Rating:
- Certified
- Notes:
- Plenty of time in the Squadrons training simulator has paid off with nearly a half-dozen victories and an IS-SW.
3-1 LC Phalk Sturm- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- 12 more battles leading to a new FCHG rank
- Submitted Reviews:
- XWA-TC 18, XWA-TC 19, XWA-TC 17, XWA-TC 16, XWA-TC 13, XWA-TC 15, XWA-TC 14, XWA-TC 59, XWA-TC 12, XWA-TC 22, XWA-TC 23, XWA-TC 28, XWA-TC 25, XWA-TC 58, TIE-free 223, XWA-TC 29, XWA-TC 27, XWA-CAB 6
- Completed Battles:
- XWA-TC 13, XWA-TC 25, XWA-TC 27, XWA-TC 15, XWA-TC 14, XWA-TC 59, XWA-TC 12, XWA-TC 23, XWA-TC 28, XWA-TC 29, XWA-TC 58, XWA-CAB 6
- New Combat Rating:
- Executor
- Other:
- Battle reviews for everything
- Notes:
- A prolific review writer, your reviews help everyone find great battles!
3-2 LT Rhygaar- Communication:
- Discord
- Notes:
- Looking forward to more Squadrons together! Very active on Discord.
3-4 LT Sat Nav- Communication:
- Discord
- Notes:
- Spending some time in quarrantine due to an Ewok Pox outbreak. Best of luck, Sat Nav.
Competitions
Complete biweekly missions for iron stars every 2 weeks and at the end of the year!
Ship wide competition with something for everybody.
Fly TIE-TC 244, Lord of the TIEs, and reach for the highest score you can get.
Decrypt messages in languages from across the Galaxy.
Create a new banner for Epsilon Squadron.
Lavish praise upon Zekk for bring born.
Be the first to complete all Squadrons achivements for an IS-GW.
Iron Stars for highest-scoring PvP pilots in Squadrons dogfights. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.
Iron Stars for highest-scoring cap damage in Squadrons fleet battles. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.
Iron Stars for highest-scoring cap damage in Squadrons PvE fleet battles. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.
In Closing
In closing,