7.4.00: Journal Entry - William Flechette

Well, I’m still aboard the Challenge, and I’m still Typhoon 1-3, that is, I’m Typhoon Squadron’s third flight member of the first flight. While it seems like a lot of the upper-brass got promotions and recognitions, most of us pilots who do the real work are still where we are before the operation. At least the Mithril Blade, my TIE Defender, got to see some action for once. And overall, I have to say the Admirals of Red Team did a good job. I wish I could’ve been there when they took down the SSSD Sovereign. I heard the Sovereign’s fighter complement really did a number on the Aggressor Strike Force, though. So I guess it was better that I was not there, at least I still have my life, right? I did get action at Aurora though. I admit, it was a gutsy move by the Admiral. If we had screwed up our timing, we risked total annihilation of our task force. But I guess that’s how war is. What is it they say? “He who dares wins?” Well, I guess it paid off for us this time. There was almost no resistance at the home planet. Not enough to stop us at least. The Mithril Blade got a few kills painted on her hull. A few more and I’m an ace, I think. I’m not sure how many kills I actually have - most of my combat experience seems blurred. I don’t think when I’m flying - I just do it. Too bad we didn’t get a shot to take down the SSD Avenger - I bet we could have if we had the chance. Anyway, for post- and pre- Imperial Storm seem very similar. I’m still where I was before, and I still hold the same rank. The only difference would be I’ve escaped death a few more times and I’ve caused the death of a few others. I’ve gotten a few letters back to my family now that combat is over. Our main job is now patrolling. I don’t expect anything, to be truthful. And if we did encounter something, I’m sure we could handle it. If our commanders could take on two Superships and their support craft, I’m sure we could handle anything the damned rebels throw at us. I think I’m just skipping from topic to topic now though, and I’m way off of Imperial Storm….