Tempest Report # 30 (2021-02-25)

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 #30

Tempest Banner

From: COL Silwar Naiilo
To: LC Denys Elara
CC: HA Anahorn Dempsey
Submitted: 2021-02-25
For Dates: 2021-2-15 - 2021-02-24

From the Desk of Silwar Naiilo

Neko's TIE shuddered as it entered the atmosphere of the planetoid below. It fought her aggressively as it tried to roll to the right, one of the wings nearly sheared, but she held tight to the control stick. Her only hope was to find a soft enough landing spot. She scanned the area below, a barren landscape of rocks and craters, when a green light flashed on her dashboard - she had been targeted, by a pair of cloakshape fighters hot on her tail. She had no doubt they would try shoot her down to scavenge the valuable TIE Defender's components. Ordinarily her ship would be much faster, but without stable flight controls, she didn't dare to push her speed to max. Four lasers were fired in quick succession and absorbed by her deflector shields, and she allowed the ship to roll to the right to dodge the next volley. 'If it's them or a crash, I'll take my chances on the ground', she spoke through gritted teeth, and took a dive towards what appeared to be a junk pile situated around some kind of lake. 'Please don't be hydrocarbons...'

I've received entries for Better Know your Spacefighters from nearly every active pilot! With three days left, I'm looking forward to reviewing and judging the entries. MSE medals, with one exception, have been awarded to the squadron, just in time for the next MSE. Rush any last-minute activity through the weekend! Feel free to ping me for Squadrons any night (EST).

In the Chalquilla Cup, we will be flying against Firebird's 'The Leghorns' at 4pm EST next Sunday, March 7th. We are also likely to be facing Inferno's 'Flaming Chalquilla' team next weekend.

I've updated the Tempest Squadron wiki page with past commanders and an updated roster. Our next competition may involve the wiki, so familiarize yourself with it when you get the chance!

A building labeled

'Moon cafe', art by LCM Neko. Don't forget to take part in the coloring competition, 'Stay In the Lines'!

February TCiB assignments are due February 28 - one week away! Anything you can do, whether for high score or participation, will help! Ask in the Discord channel for tips.

A vicious starfighter battle.

'Space Battle III', art by LCM Iam Thinking.

Squadron Orders
Tempest squadron patch

These missions were selected as ones we are close to winning squadron citations for.

Fly:
Flight [object Object] ship

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, TCiB battles, XvT missions, Syndulla Series Squadrons tournament
Completed Battles:
XvT-TC 80, TIE-TC 223, XvT-TC 48
Updated Uniform
 
Other:
Updated Tempest wiki entry with commander history.
Medals Awarded: 20x LoC; 1x BS
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Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM Neko
Communication:
Personal check-ins
Other:
Art for WSR #30
Medals Awarded: 1x ISM
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Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM Iam Thinking
Communication:
Personal check-ins
Badge icon for CommanderCM Richlet
Communication:
Discord, Email
Flight Activity:
Squadrons PvP
Promotion:
CM
Notes:
Great flying, with a few Fleet Battle wins!
Medals Awarded: 15x LoC; 1x BS; 1x PC; 1x ISM
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Badge icon for Lieutenant CommanderLCM EchoVII
Communication:
Discord
Flight Activity:
Squadrons PvP
Updated INPR
 
Promotion:
LCM
Notes:
Always great flying with you and the rest of the squadron.
Medals Awarded: 1x BS; 7x LoC
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Badge icon for LieutenantLT CzR
Communication:
Discord
Flight Activity:
Squadrons PvP
New Combat Rating:
Marksman 2nd
Notes:
Great flying together- start thinking about taking TCCORE soon.
Medals Awarded: 27x LoC; 1x ISM; 1x CoB
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Badge icon for CaptainCPT Kalve Ryder
Communication:
Discord
IU Courses Completed:
ESET, ISET
Other:
Graphic work, personal and for the TC logo
Notes:
Some fantastic work for the TC logo project!
Medals Awarded: 1x PC; 1x ISM
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Badge icon for Lieutenant ColonelLC Phalk Sturm
Communication:
Email, Discord
Flight Activity:
XWA and TIE free missions and battles, for fun and TCiB.
Submitted Reviews:
XWA-free 114, XWA-free 4, XWA-free 149, XWA-free 27, XWA-free 68, TIE-free 93, TIE-free 91
Completed Battles:
XWA-free 114, XWA-free 4, XWA-free 149, XWA-free 27, XWA-free 68, XWA-TC 42, TIE-free 93, TIE-free 91
IU Courses Completed:
ISET, ESET
Other:
Submitted detailed notes on completing TCiB battles. Submitted Better Know your Spacefighters entry.
Notes:
ESET finally graded - great scores. Thanks for sharing your notes on TCiB!
Medals Awarded: 1x BS
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Badge icon for LieutenantLT Morgoth
Communication:
Discord
Flight Activity:
Squadrons PvP
New PvE Rating:
Beginner
New Combat Rating:
Officer 3rd
Other:
TC logo discussion. Submitted Better Know your Spacefighters entry.
Notes:
Flew with Tempest squadron and solo for many more Squadrons wins. Almost 70 AI kills in one game in fleet battles!
Medals Awarded: 41x LoC; 1x SS; 1x LoS
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Badge icon for Sub-LieutenantSL Jax
Communication:
None
Notes:
AWOL transfer requested.
Badge icon for LieutenantLT Honsou
Communication:
None
Notes:
On a temporary leave of absence.
Competitions
Better Know your Spacefighters until 2021-02-28 for the Tempest Squadron.

Pick your spaceship, set it in your profile, and email / DM me an explanation, art of your ship, or a bit of fiction to explain why you picked your spaceship and its name.

The Chalquilla Cup I until 2021-04-01 for the Entire TC.

3-person teams with up to 3 subs will sign up by January 14 and take part in 3v3 battles in Star Wars Squadrons.

Stay In the Lines until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Choose any of the art in Tempests' WSRs, color it, and email it to Silwar. Awards monthly.

TIE Corps in Battle Season Three until 2021-06-30 for the Entire TC.

Complete the monthly battles to win as pilot and squadron

February COO Objective Scramble: The Wingman until 2021-02-28 for the Entire TC.

Submit highest assist game in Dogfight, Fleet Battles, or FB vs AI flown in Squadrons

COO's Star Wars Challenge Episode VII - 2021 until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC.

Accumulate the most missions in a Star Wars branded approved multiplayer platform. You may submit PvP battles (Legion of Combat) or PvE battles (Legion of Skirmish).

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

Star Wars trivia, run by COL Stryker.

The TIE Pilot Podcast until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC.
In Closing
Fact of the week: it's Tempest Squadron's 30th report, 'Blown With the Wind XXX', which sounds like a smut film parody set in the American Civil War.

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