ISD-II Challenge
Tempest Squadron
Blown with the Wind #30
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!
'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.
- TIE-TC #223 - The Search for Mosh
- XvT-TC #48 - Bravo Company: Training (note: requires the EH Ship Patch for XvT)
- XWA-TC #42 - ECR V Training Maneuvers
'Space Battle III', art by LCM Iam Thinking.
Squadron Orders
These missions were selected as ones we are close to winning squadron citations for.
- TIE-TC 138 - Battle of the TIE Interceptor
- XvT-TC 80 - ISD Challenge - a chapter in the History
- XWA-TC 7 - Assault on Chimera
Flight 1: Storm Knights
With this lance I judge, for he that dies pays all debts
- 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.
- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Other:
- Art for WSR #30
- Communication:
- Personal check-ins
- Communication:
- Discord, Email
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Promotion:
- CM
- Notes:
- Great flying, with a few Fleet Battle wins!
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- Updated INPR
- Promotion:
- LCM
- Notes:
- Always great flying with you and the rest of the squadron.
- Communication:
- Discord
- Flight Activity:
- Squadrons PvP
- New Combat Rating:
- Marksman 2nd
- Notes:
- Great flying together- start thinking about taking TCCORE soon.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- Communication:
- None
- Notes:
- AWOL transfer requested.
- Communication:
- None
- Notes:
- On a temporary leave of absence.
Competitions
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.
3-person teams with up to 3 subs will sign up by January 14 and take part in 3v3 battles in Star Wars Squadrons.
Choose any of the art in Tempests' WSRs, color it, and email it to Silwar. Awards monthly.
Complete the monthly battles to win as pilot and squadron
Submit highest assist game in Dogfight, Fleet Battles, or FB vs AI flown in Squadrons
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).
Star Wars trivia, run by COL Stryker.