ISD-II Challenge
Tempest Squadron
Blown with the Wind #18
From: COL Silwar Naiilo
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: HA Anahorn Dempsey
Submitted: 2020-11-08
For Dates: 2020-11-1 - 2020-11-07
From the Desk of Silwar Naiilo
Thunder Squadron's report came back and confirmed what the intel from Firebird Squadron predicted: less then a parsec away, an MC-75 cruiser and a pair of Nebulon-B frigates was patrolling a mineral-rich asteroid field. Firebird's X-Wings and Y-Wings, fitted with Rebel IFF transponders, had been tasked to pose as friendly ships from a nearby sector, and if they were successful, they were docked inside one of the frigate's hangars for 'repairs'. From their position they would be unable to report back to the battlegroup, but at the very least, Thunder reported no signs of combat or wreckage. On the M/INT Fairchild, Denys Elara addressed the pilots of Wing X's squadrons to confirm orders before the jump to hyperspace: they were to capture at least one frigate and cripple the rest of the rebel fleet. Inferno's TIE Interceptors would engage starfighters while their TIE Reapers provided cover to Cyclone's and Tempest's heavy assault craft; Typhoon would be on standby to escort Moonsoon's transports.
Last week was a news-heavy report, and this week's is no different. We welcome LT Synapse who joined us on November 2 and has already been promoted, as well as a promotion from SL to LT for Nindo Ardinn. It's the second week of HA Dempsey's competition, and now we have not one but two sets of TCiB battles to complete. MSEs have been reviewed and medals are pending, with nearly everbody earning something. Lastly, we have a few new competitions - so make sure to review the competitions towards the end of this report to see what's happening across the TIE Corps.
The TCPM has been updated as well, so take a look at the latest updates athttps://tc.emperorshammer.org/downloads/TCPM.pdf.
HA Dempsey's 'Wake Me Up When November Ends' competition has started its second week. This week the competitions are:
- Buildings that will stand the test of time: Identify the famous buildings.
- Pilot's Arena: get as close to the score- not a high score- as possible.
- Single player segment: XvT-Free #229; target: 11,394 pts
- Multi player segment: Star Wars Squadrons: Fleet battle mode; target: 8,258 pts
- What did you say?: read the quote, name the character.
- Online insanity: Get the top score inBubble Shooter.
- 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.
October TCiB assignments are due November 12 and are:
- TIE-TC battle 113: Raid on Casserine
- XvT-TC battle 89: Bubbas Beer, Bread and Message Board Bonanza!
- XWA-TC battle 58: Expansion
November TCiB assignments are due November 30 and are:
- TIE-TC battle 114: Stop the Press!
- XvT-TC battle 92 - Wing VIII: Prelude(note: requires the EH Ship Patch for XvT even though it's not listed)
- XWA-TC battle 46: The Rescue of Anna Darksaber
Squadron Orders
This is the first week these orders are active. You will have until November 22 to finish these missions for the high score competition.
Congratulations to LCM Marek who had the high score last week!
- TIE-Free 208 - Talons First Patrol
- XvT-Free 119 - Copperhead Squadron: Patrol
- XWA-Free 95 - The Legend of the Pink Star Book
Squadron Activity
1-1 COL Silwar Naiilo- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- Star Wars Squadrons PvP; Emperors Wrath tournament win; EH weekly shootout participation
- Other:
- Took MCBS
- Notes:
- ISs for Squadrons activity.
1-2 LT Synapse- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Updated INPR
- Notes:
- Joined this week and already an LT after updating his INPR. Congrats, LT Synapse!
1-3 LT Neko- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Flight Activity:
- Star Wars Squadrons PvP; EH weekly shootout participation
- IU Courses Completed:
- TCCORE
- Other:
- Working on art projects for the squadron reports. Nice job on TCCORE!
1-4 LT Iam Thinking- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Flight Activity:
- Star Wars Squadrons PvP; EH weekly shootout participation
- Other:
- Working on art projects for the squadron reports
2-1 LCM Marek Ny`Irfa- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- XWA battles, Tempest Squadron Orders
- Submitted Reviews:
- XWA-TC 19, XWA-TC 18
- Completed Battles:
- XWA-TC 19, XWA-TC 18
- Other:
- Reviews for each battle flown
- Notes:
- Busy week for you, although you managed a few battles- and reviews! Excellent work.
2-2 MAJ Hermann- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- Several TIE battles, as well as BoP and XWA missions for the Tempest Squadron Orders
- Completed Battles:
- BoP-free 21, XWA-free 43, TIE-TC 26, TIE-TC 27, TIE-TC 23, TIE-TC 22, TIE-TC 19, TIE-TC 18, TIE-TC 17, TIE-TC 16
- IU Courses Completed:
- MCBS
- Other:
- Participation in ChalCOM competition; participation in Challenge Trivia competition; TIE-fighter custom text scroller
- Notes:
- Even more battles from Hermann, making it challenging for his CMDR to pick good missions for Tempest Squadron Orders. IS-SW for Challenge SP Pilot of the month, 2nd place.
2-3 LCM Richlet- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons single player games
- Other:
- Partcipation in ChalCOM competition
- Notes:
- Great communication as always, and looking into a new HOTAS setup
2-4 CPT Kalve Ryder- Communication:
- None
- Notes:
- A pair of IS-SWs for Squadrons PvE for the captain.
3-1 LC Phalk Sturm- Communication:
- Email, discord
- Flight Activity:
- Several TIE and XWA battles completed
- Completed Battles:
- TIE-free 289, XWA-TC 37, XWA-TC 16, XWA-TC 19, XWA-TC 18, XWA-TC 22
- Submitted Reviews:
- XWA-TC 37
- Updated Uniform
- IU Courses Completed:
- MCBS
- Other:
- Reviews submitted
- Notes:
- Congratulations on the IS-GR for Zekk's birthday wishes and IS-GW for Challenge SP Pilot of the month!
3-2 LT Rhygaar- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Notes:
- LT Rhygaar flew together with his commander to satisfactory performance.
3-3 LT Nindo Ardinn- Communication:
- Discord
- Promotion:
- LT
- New Combat Rating:
- Trainee
- Notes:
- Just after joining, LT Nindo earned an MoI, a promotion, and his first LoC. We shall watch your career with great interest.
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.
Join the 5mans Power Hour and destroy all who get in our way in Squadrons.
Decrypt messages in languages from across the Galaxy.
Create a new banner for Epsilon Squadron.
Be the first to complete all Squadrons achivements for an IS-GW.
Whoever gets the most SWS assists wins an IS-GW/SW/BW.
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.
Create a banner for Firebord for an Iron Star.