• We've done it, taken the Battle Group Ace Squadron title in a three way match-up against Typhoon and Ranger squadrons. Again leading by over 7000 points on average per pilot over the nearest competitor (Typhoon Squadron). So we're the best, now it's time to defend that title viscously.
• The Battle Group Flagship Competition dubbed Operation: Cantina Run III has been announced. We have our orders, so let's get to it.
• CPT Darkstar and LT Shino Kisaki Awarded an ISM for activity during the previous month. Congratulations!
• CPT Kitane was awarded a PC for excellence of service during the previous month.
• LCM Tiger...MARRIED?! Who would have guessed? Congratulations to the couple. Oh yeah, Tiger... heed Shae's advice, it's saved my life many a time ;).
• Congratulations to the squadron for being awarded the title Kawolski's of the week for the second week in a row in the Commodore's Newsletter named Clarion Call. We must be doing something right.
• Awarded the Relentless Title of Squadron of the Month. Hey! The squadron display case is getting full! ;P

• It a consensus from both Flight leaders. Hammer Squadron is probably the most dangerous and winningest Squad aboard the Relentless, hell the entire Battle Group. I told you Tiger, you and that 3 bean salad would be the clincher ;P.

Three letters. E-C-R.

As you know the next round of „Excellent Cantina Rum" has been chambered and is waiting for the trigger to be pulled. This will be Hammer’s signal to strike the primer to make the bullet fly and hit our enemy right between the eyes.

The Relentless will have to face the high standard of the Challenge, the constancy of the Immortal... and never underestimate wounded predators. You might get a colossal surprise.

The important Battle Group Ace Titles (BG Champion and BG Ace Squadron) are in Wing IX hands, a good omen. And the recent competitions have shown that our Squadrons are ready and willed to fight.

I bet WC Ricaud has already ordered the „President Suite" to be unsealed and stormed. By the time you read this, all vermins and rodents will have been annihilated and most likely there’s a piece of mint on the pillow waiting for the move in of our BGCOM VA Jarak.

So, once the competition begins, I want us all to contribute to each contest. I’m sure you have read that last mail concerning the ECR. It doesn’t matter how good/bad you are, just keep submitting.

Remember: „Success is 1% perspiration and 99% participation."

Good luck,

Yours,

FL/CPT Shae Kitane/Hammer 3-1/Wing IX/ISD Relentless

• Shifted down to mid gear this week after a MEGA week of activity. We've had some rest it's time to get to those orders handed down from the Wing Commander.
• Completely pumped up from victory after victory. The squadron is riding high, ready to defend their titles. Let's keep it that way.

• Conducted normal CMDR duties.
• Has been working on several battles.

• Play tested a FREE-TIE for LT Dark Talon.

• Working on setting up a competition between Teth squadron.

• Submitted a medal recommendation.
• Submitted some thoughts on why Hammer Squadron is Elite as well as plans to overwhelm his CMDR with BSF's.
• Extremely Active on IRC. Leaves me messages of love on ICQ.
• Working on CAB 4.
• Submitted Flight Report.

• Submitted a re-flown TFR for the BGAPL Ace Squad Competition. Superb score on that one too Darkstar.
• Expressed willingness to remain active and defend our titles. This is the spirit of a true warrior.
• Awarded an Imperial Security Medal for previous month's activity.

• Awarded a Palpatine Crescent for excellence of service during the previous month.
• Submitted TC-TIE 92, 147, 152 w/ mission high scores.
• Submitted TC-TIE 116.
• Submitted Flight Report
• Submitted column XO's corner.
• Submitted submission for graphics phase of the ECR III.

• Active with e-mail.
• Awarded an Imperial Security Medal for previous month's activity.

And NEW this week! Quote[s] of the week!

Ranking in at number 1: "Today is brought to you by the letter 'BONG' and the number 'Fuck you!'" - MAJ Dan Malaktos collecting a late TFR from an un-named pilot.

And Number 2: I'm going to make sure it gets properly divided amongst the Wing, rather than crackhead Danno hogging the lot :P - VA Andronicus explaining why fairness is important in maintaining ship unity.

Submitted by,

CMDR/MAJ Lohr Zadash/Hammer/ISD Relentless