Tempest Report # 20 (2020-11-22)

This report was submitted by CMDR-COOA-IOA/COL Silwar Naiilo/Tempest/Wing X/ISDII Challenge


ISD-II Challenge

Tempest Squadron

Blown with the Wind #20

Tempest Banner

From: COL Silwar Naiilo
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: HA Anahorn Dempsey
Submitted: 2020-11-22
For Dates: 2020-11-15 - 2020-11-21

From the Desk of Silwar Naiilo
The uniform of Silwar Naiilo, #12630

As soon as the M/INT Fairchild exited hyperspace, the Nebulon-B frigates and enemy MC-75 cruiser launched their own fighters. Inferno scrambled their TIE Intercepters as Tempest's Missile Boats and TIE Defenders moved to engage the frigates, exactly on schedule. The Fairchild activated its interdiction field, keeping everyone on the battlefield, while explosions began to pop like fireworks in the distance. 'Where the hell is Firebird,' Silwar wondered. 'I sure hope they have their IFF in order or I'll get an earfull from the High Admiral.' Silwar set his shields to full front and set full power to engines as he prepared to intercept the squadron of X-Wings approaching from his port side.

This week concludes the third week of the Challenge COM's competition, 'Wake Me Up When November Ends.' I wonder if the COM will be back by the end of November- not to start any rumors, but she's been tasking our WC Denys Elara with most of her work. We're now host to the Lord of the TIEs himself, LCM Marek Ny`Ifra, who has won the TCCOM's yearly competition - a very fitting title for a squadron that excels in singleplayer combat. On the multiplayer front, we've earned another few dozen LoCs, primarily from Squadrons, and we continue to be a major contributor to the Emperor's Hammer's war efforts in the unknown regions. LCM Neko and LCM Richlet have each contributed sections to this report- make sure to check them out, and if you're interested in contributing, contact the CMDR. There are merit medals to be earned by these contributions. We have begun having regular officer meetings between everyone from CMDRs on up to ensure that the TIE Corps is running smoothly. If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact me. I personally have begun testing out online advertisements while working on improving our database systems to power reports, chat bots, and more.

LCM Neko visits the Porgs

'LCM Neko befriends some Porgs?', art by LCM Neko.

HA Dempsey's 'Wake Me Up When November Ends' competition has started its fourt week. This week the competitions are:

  • Photo Round: Identify the artist and song title
  • Pilot's Arena: get as close to the score- not a high score- as possible.
    • Single player segment: TIE-Free #260; target: 30,128 pts
    • Multi player segment: Star Wars Squadrons, Fleet battle vs AI; target: 7,518 pts
  • What did you say?: identify the response to the quote, and which movie it is from
  • Online insanity: Get the top score in Hot Wheels Race Car Rush
  • 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.

November TCiB assignments are due November 30 and are:

Squadron Orders
Tempest squadron patch

This is the first week these orders are active. You will have until December 6 to finish these missions for the high score competition.

Fly:
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Flight 1: Storm Knights

With this lance I judge, for he that dies pays all debts

Badge icon for ColonelCOL Silwar Naiilo
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
Star Wars Squadrons PvP; 5mans Power Hour participation; XWA for ChalCOM Competition; Squadrons PvP shootout
Completed Battles:
XWA-free 150
Updated Uniform
 
Other:
ChalCOM trivia and online game. Mailed out 17 Tempest stickers. Set up online ad campaign for the TIE Corps. Started XWA mission creation exam.
Notes:
IS-BWs for third place in TCiB XvT and overall
Medals Awarded: 20x LoC; 3x LoS; 2x IS-BW; 1x SS
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Badge icon for LieutenantLT Synapse
Communication:
Discord
Notes:
Busy training in the IU, but looking forward to more combat experience soon.
Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM Neko
Communication:
Personal check-ins
Flight Activity:
LoCs for Squadrons PvP
Updated Uniform
 
Other:
Art for Tempest WSR #20
Medals Awarded: 2x LoC
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Badge icon for LieutenantLT Iam Thinking
Communication:
Personal check-ins
Flight Activity:
LoCs for Squadrons PvP
Updated Uniform
 
Medals Awarded: 1x LoC; 1x ISM
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Flight 2: Heralds of Maelstrom

The brightest thunderbolt is elicted from the darkest storm

Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM Marek Ny`Irfa
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
XWA-Free for ChalCOM, photo round and quotes for ChalCOM competition; custom minimage
Submitted Reviews:
TIE-TC 114, XWA-free 150
Completed Battles:
TIE-TC 114, XWA-free 150
Updated Uniform
 
Notes:
IS-GW and the title Lord of the TIEs for winning the TCCOM competition, and IS-SWs for first place in TCiB XvT and XWA.
Medals Awarded: 2x IS-GW; 2x IS-SW
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Badge icon for MajorMAJ Hermann
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
ChalCOM singleplayer competiiton entries and a couple TIE-TC battles besides
Completed Battles:
TIE-TC 25, TIE-TC 28, XWA-free 150, XWA-free 150
Other:
Participation in ChalCOM competition
Notes:
Top Tempest pilot for November in singplayer missions; second on the ship to our COM. Keep up the good work.
Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM Richlet
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
LoCs and LoSs for Squadrons PvP and PvE
New PvE Rating:
Beginner
New Combat Rating:
Certified
Other:
Contributed recipe column to Tempest Squadron weekly report
Notes:
I look forward to your career as Tempest's quartermaster.
Medals Awarded: 3x LoS; 6x LoC
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Badge icon for CaptainCPT Kalve Ryder
Communication:
Discord
Other:
Online game for ChalCOM competition, Trivia for the Challenged
Notes:
We're both looking forward to Squadrons private matches. Good job with the competitions!
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Flight 3: Chaos Crew

You'll see the lightning but will be dead before the thunder

Badge icon for Lieutenant ColonelLC Phalk Sturm
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
XWA for ChalCOM competition; TCiB battles
Submitted Reviews:
XWA-free 34, XWA-TC 54, XWA-free 150, XWA-free 95
Completed Battles:
XWA-free 34, XWA-TC 54, XWA-free 150, XWA-free 95
Other:
Participated in Trivia for the challenged. Wrote reviews of flown battles. Participated in ChalCOM competition round 3. Submitted a patch for ISDII Hammer. Submitted a banner for Epsilon.
Notes:
Lots of competition participation - good luck on the graphic entries!
Medals Awarded: 2x IS-BW; 1x IS-SW
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Badge icon for LieutenantLT Rhygaar
Communication:
Discord
Notes:
Recovering in the medbay, but hoping to get some more Squadrons in soon.
Badge icon for LieutenantLT Nindo Ardinn
Communication:
Discord
Badge icon for LieutenantLT Sat Nav
Communication:
None
Notes:
Potential reserves candidate - LT Sat Nav, are you there?

Challenge Cantina Special of the Day

Featuring LCM Richlet

Moroccan-Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Pilots, this is my personal recipe for a tasty aromatic soup. With vegetable broth, it's Vegan, obviously chicken stock it won't be. Remember when sauteeing to keep stirring (not CONSTANTLY, once every 20 to 30 seconds or so.)

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. oil (olive, grapeseed, canola)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (use 2 or 3 if you really like garlic, like me)
  • 2L (~8 cups) vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1x 398ml (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, or 500ml (~2 cups) chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups dried red lentils (rinsed and picked through for bad ones)
  • 4 Tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Spice Mixture (see below)

Spice Mixture

  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika (sweet)
  • 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat large saucepan over medium heat until hot and add oil
  • Add garlic and onion and saute for ~2-3 minutes
  • Add spice mixture, saute 2 minutes (don't let them burn). Then add carrot and celery. Saute ~4 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, saute 2 more minutes.
  • Add stock and lentils, and turn heat to medium high until it begins to boil
  • Turn heat down to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Lentils should break up.
  • Add parsley and cilantro, stir in, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve!

FM/LCM Richlet/Tempest 2-3/Wing X/ISDII Challenge

Competitions
Tempest Squadron Orders until 2021-10-01 for the Tempest Squadron.

Complete biweekly missions for iron stars every 2 weeks and at the end of the year!

Wake me up when November ends until 2020-11-30 for the ISD-II Challenge.

Ship wide competition with something for everybody.

Trivia for the Challenged until 2021-12-31 for the ISD-II Challenge.

Star Wars trivia, run by COL Stryker.

TIE Corps Power Hour until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Join the 5mans Power Hour and destroy all who get in our way in Squadrons.

Galactic Linguist until 2021-11-31 for the Entire TC.

Decrypt messages in languages from across the Galaxy.

TIE Corps 'Help Me Help You' 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Whoever gets the most SWS assists wins an IS-GW/SW/BW.

TIE Corps Space Superiority 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Iron Stars for highest-scoring PvP pilots in Squadrons dogfights. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.

TIE Corps Capital Strike 2020 (PvP Fleet Battles) until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Iron Stars for highest-scoring cap damage in Squadrons fleet battles. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.

TIE Corps Capital Strike vs AI 2020 (PvE) until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Iron Stars for highest-scoring cap damage in Squadrons PvE fleet battles. Send your screenshots to AD Prower.

Hammer Patch until 2020-11-30 for the Entire TC.

Create a patch for the ISD Hammer for an Iron Star.

Firebird Banner Competition until 2020-11-30 for the Entire TC.

Create a banner for Firebird for an Iron Star.

The TIE Pilot Podcast until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC.
Challenge Pilot of the month (SP/MP) until 2020-12-31 for the ISD-II Challenge.
Dempsey's Weekly Screenshots until 2020-12-31 for the ISD-II Challenge.
Cryp-TAC until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
Everyone's a Critic until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
TIE Corps in Battle 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
Ace of the TIE Corps 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
TIE Corps on the CoOp-Front - 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
TIE Corps on the MP-Front - 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
COO/SOO Riddle 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
COO's Star Wars Challenge, Episode VI until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
MP COOP Ace of the TIE Corps 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
MP Ace of the TIE Corps 2020 until 2020-12-31 for the Entire TC.
In Closing
Firebird has moved ahead in the ChalCOM's competition, but we still have a chance. We're also making huge progress, carrying the ship forward in TIE Corps in Battle; great job to everyone involved, but it'll still be a lot of work to get to the top of the ranks. I have faith that we can improve our standings. Thanks to our WSR contributors Richlet and Neko!

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