Athena Squadron
Report #12
5.5.2005 - COL Josh Popelka
Hey Hey! Time for another Athena Squadron Report! Sorry this one's a little late, yesterday was a little rough and I didn't get around to writing it. Anyway, there's a bit of news to cover, so let's do it! SQUADRON NEWS ------------------------- Big news is that the Athena Squadron Tactics competition is over. I had a VERY hard time choosing which entry to give the award to. Both submissions I recieved were very well thought out and I must say slightly different than I would have done things. Way to go! Unfortunately, I can only award the IS-BR to one pilot. Congratulations go to LCM Valic! Your IS-BR will be on it's way as soon as I'm done writing this report. Hmm, I'll have to think of another fiction comp to run. I enjoyed that. WING NEWS ----------------- The May, Week 1, Sov SP Ladder is out! Due date is May 8 (This Sunday!). I’d like to see a much better showing than we have in the past, so get flying! THIS COMPETITION IS A PRIORITY! IF YOU CAN FIND THE TIME TO FLY FW, DO JA/JO, ETC, YOU HAVE TIME TO FLY 1 TC MISSION!!! The missions are: TIE-FREE Battle #252 - The Promotion Party of AD BubbaX XvT-FREE Battle #182 - Save the ISD Vanguard XWA-FREE Battle #115 - Moshes Diversion For more news, read Turry's latest Wing Report. Dig the JAG theme in MIDI! :) FLEET NEWS ------------------ Wednesday · May 04 · 2005 TCCOM's OWN escort squadron banner chosen 08:32 - HA Cyric I have selected the new TCCOM's Own Escort Squadron Banner and it can be viewed on the FO website. Winners of the comp are: LT. Katherine Flyer IS-GR COL Astix IS-SR LC Archangel IS-BR Thanks to everyone who submitted Graphics, it was very difficult to judge! Tuesday · May 03 · 2005 New ISD Colossus COM chosen 08:36 - HA Cyric Congrats to RA Daniel Goad on being named the new ISD Colossus COM! New WING XIII WC Chosen! 08:29 - HA Cyric LC Ambar Kilick has been chosen as the new Wing XIII WC! Congrats! Monday · May 02 · 2005 ATF Competition completed! 09:34 - HA Cyric Here are the final results of BG COMs Judgement April 2005 “ATF BG COM’s Own April 2005” – Wing XIX “ATF Squadron of the Month April 2005” – Trapper Squadron “ATF Pilot of the Month April 2005” – Mouse Droid Wing XVIII Changes 09:32 - HA Cyric Col Andrijias has stepped back as WC of Wing XVIII due to RL issues. The entire ATF is thankful to Andrijas for his great work and dedication he put into the Wing and BG. New WC will be Aurelius Erasmus who is a long serving officer in the wing. We are sure he will continue the work that Andrijas has started there ISD Intrepid open for applications 09:21 - HA Cyric The position of Commodore aboard of the ISD Intrepid is open for applications. Mandatory requirements are as follow: - Previous experience at the level of Wing Commander or above. - Good knowledge of the XvT/XWA platforms and multiplayer. - SM/3 and WM courses passed with a good score. - Quick email response time (no more than 2 days). Submit your applications to VA Gidda with the subject "Intrepid COM". Applicants are expected to submit me a detailed plan and list of goals for the Intrepid and if they want they may use one of their current superior Officers (even in another SG) as reference. Sunday · May 01 · 2005 IMC Match moved 15:25 - AD Frodo Due to circumstances beyond my control I am forced to move todays IMC Semi final match to next saturday, at the same time as the match between CM Fahrer and VA Locke. More information on this will be supplied to the pilots soon. However, the flying challenge did end today, LT Blackrage has taken the high score and will be awarded the IS-BW! Congratulations! ISD Colossus open for applications 13:43 - HA Cyric Required: Must have completed SM/3 Must have served either a full tour of duty as a WC, or two as a CMDR. Must be able to work with a wide range of people from FMs to CS Must be able to concieve and implement new and exciting Ship competitions Desired: Detailed plans for competitions and activities Knowledge of a COM's duties Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please send all apps to AD Bubba X Saturday · April 30 · 2005 New Gaming Website 20:48 - FA Khameir Sarin Ecliptical Realms is an online gaming website much like Battlestats.com This website is currently running BF and XVT Competitions. Go to their website and sign up for the EH team. In the near future we will start using this website to compete against other clubs. http://www.eclipticalrealms.com/index.asp Friday · April 29 · 2005 IWCOM Open For Applications 10:53 - GA Astatine Overview The position of Infiltrator Wing Commander (IWCOM) involves the day-to-day operations and oversight of the subgroup, as well as development, implementation and follow-through of competitions and other activities for the entire subgroup. Appointment and review of IW command staff are also key duties for this position. Selection Criteria – Essential 1. Experience at some level of command. 2. Good written communication skills 3. An acceptable level of presence in online media, such as IRC, message boards, etc. 4. Fast email response time. 5. The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel, including the Fleet Commander. Selection Criteria – Desirable 1. Proven evidence of exceptional performance in a command position 2. Prior experience in the Infiltrator Wing. Addressing the Selection Criteria When addressing the selection criteria, you must supply supporting evidence to back up your claim of meeting the criteria. A generally accepted model is the STAR model, where you outline a Situation, Task, Action and Resolution relating to the criteria. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be considered for the position. References You must include at least three (3) references in your application. At least one must be a current or former superior (preferably current). Ensure you have their permission first. If it is found out that you have used someone's name without their permission, your application will be disqualified. Performance Management Performance will be evaluated in a number of key areas. These include submission of reports, number of complaints from members, online conduct, achieving tasks and duties outlined in the Training Manual, as well as tasks outlined in the EH Tasks List for this position. Above average performance will be rewarded, while below average performance, if continual, will result in removal from the position. Submitting Your Application Applications should be directed to the Fleet Commander (fc@emperorshammer.org) with the subject "Application for IWCOM". The application should include your response to the selection criteria and other relevant details, such as your ID line and contact details. SQUADRON ACTIVITY ------------------------------ COL Josh Popelka: Ran Athena Squadron Tactics competition E-mail contact LCM Valic: Participated in Athena Squadron Tactics comp (winner) E-mail contact CM Derek Klivian: E-mail contact SQUADRON ROSTER ---------------------------- ATHENA SQUADRON OF WING VII : Pacification COMMANDER: COL Josh Popelka FLIGHT I - TIE PHANTOM 1) COL Josh Popelka 2) TBA 3) TBA 4) LCM Valic FLIGHT II - SPECTRE ADVANCED MISSILE BOAT 1) CM Derek Klivian 2) TBA 3) LT Hendo 4) LT Mirax Klivian FLIGHT III - TIE DRAGON 1) TBA 2) TBA 3) COL Gallows 4) TBA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total: 6 FCHG Listings | Combat Ratings | Squadron Reports (11) Squadron Citations (1): TIE-TC Battle 2 - Strike at Calamari SQUADRON ORDERS ---------------------------- FLY! Fly for the Sov SP Ladder! Take IWATS Courses! They look good on your ID Line and you learn stuff. Communicate! Part of the fun of this organization is the people you meet. Have fun! MISCELLANEOUS ----------------------- Ah, I love this time of year. School's almost done, the weather's warming up, I have a little bit of money to spend on computer upgrades. I really, really, hate waiting for the upgrades to come though. I ordered a P4 3.0 Ghz processor, a Giga-Byte motherboard, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive and a DVD burner from Newegg.com on Monday night. I don't know if they're waiting for my check or if they're just slow in processing the order, but I'm starting to get impatient. I want this stuff now! I can't wait to see FarCry and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory running smoothly and in hi-res! Also, hopefully, this upgrade will let me play Empire at War decently when it comes out this fall. I think that about covers things for this week. Thanks, Colonel Josh Popelka Athena Squadron Commander ------------------------------ CMDR/COL Josh Popelka/Athena/Wing VII/SSSD Sovereign BS/PC/ISMx4/IS-2BW-2BR-1SW/CoL/CoB/OV-3E [PLDN] {IWATS-AIM-CBX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RT-SM/2-TT-VBS-WPN-XAM-XTT}