ISD Vanguard
Report #2
2.21.2001 - RA Ender mBind

"Space, The Outer Rim. These are the reports of the Imperator Class II Star Destroyer Vanguard... Its continuing mission to suppress strange alien worlds. To wipe out alien life and rebellious populations. To boldly plunder planets for plumbers!"

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Great... Khaddy is on leave for once and all hell breaks loose. Hence no real fiction this time... just some useful information about the ship we live on.  I'll start right with the bad stuff, so you guys know what's going on:

1.

First this: VA Chrusos "VitCarp" Ichthys, ASF BGCOM this morning resigned his position and left the fleet completely. This is following troubles with the FO and XO, they'll release more information as time goes by I'm sure. As a result we're without a BGCOM for now, and so shortly after this many position changes already this might cause a problem filling all needed spots. Don't worry, we on the Vanguard will just sit tight and ride the waves - I for one are not going anywhere (I hope).

Then... from the Fleet XO, HA Kawolski: "The database has recently caught several cheaters who were either sharing pilot files or stealing pilot files (i.e. a CMDR takes his FM's pilot files, renames them, and submits them to his WC as the CMDR's own). These cases are currently being investigated.

Keep in mind that the punishment for cheating for FIRST TIME OFFENDERS is a demotion to Sub Lieutenant, loss of all medals (except the OV), loss of all high scores, and a perm ban (which applies to all clones as well) off the battle board and FCHG system. Repeat offenders are expelled.

The rule is simple: One pilot file for one PIN # only. Don't share your pilot file with friends. Don't share your pilot file with clones to try to get double the credit for the work done."

Just when the XO posts this, one of our CMDRs got suspended. Hanging any verdict from the HCI or decision by CPT Raven we actually don't really know what's happening. But seen experience there is a high likelihood that we will be needing a new Scorpion CMDR soon.
Until this case is resolved or we get ourselves a new Scorpion CMDR. I appoint LCM Schitzo of Scorpion as A-CMDR. Scorpion Pilots are to send their weekly reports to him, pilot files and such go to me or Khadgar.

2.

Outside all of this messiness there's also some fun stuff around this ship ofcourse! First I'd like to welcome back FM/LCM Solor Werwax to Mantis, after he has been in the reserves for a bit. FM/SL Dankin and  FM/SL Shark joined us from out of Daedalus, welcome Sub Lieutenants!

Also... I've been working on our new Site... which is now practically up and running. The idea of the site is to be your center for whatever you might need TC/Ship/Wing or game wise. Currently it has links to our rosters, reports, Major Khadgar's Office, our Message board, an ICQ on/offline status page (will be expanded upon), the Vanguard competitions, and the squadron sites... I've tried to make it as usable for everybody as possible. If you have a smaller resolution and some of the links have gone offscreen, try the pull down menu... it has all the same links.

If you have any suggestions or additions to the site, don't hesitate to contact me.

3.

All right, now the site is up and running, we can get the The Vanguard interactive Graphics Competition and the Vanguard interactive Fiction Competition on the road. The competitions will start Sunday in the next wing report BUT you can already send in your submissions! The competition will run for a month, and getting in your work early will give you more chance on votes for your work. All already entered submissions will come online sunday as well... until that time I've put up a demo version with two pieces of fiction and two pictures by your lovable flag officers. If you not sure how this competition will run, I suggest you check the demo out: http://isdvanguard.emperorshammer.ca/vifc/

Starting Date: 25/02/2001
Ending Date: 25/03/2001
Parties Involved: All pilots onboard the ISD Vanguard and Wing XV
Missions/Battles Used: none, graphics and fiction competitions
Miscellaneous Details: The Vanguard interactive Graphics Competition and the Vanguard interactive Fiction Competition.
- Submitted Graphics and Fiction will be put on the site, with a script allowing viewers to rate the work. they'd give a rating 1 to 10 and their idline. Who has the
highest rating in each competition at the end will get an IS Silver Ribbon, runner up will get a IS Bronze Ribbon.
- All submissions should have content that is centered around the ISD Vanguard and it's Squadrons and should not involve Code of Conduct violations. All submitted
graphics and fiction will be uploaded to the site the moment they have been reviewed.
- Only votes by TIE Corps members will be counted. Voters should state their IDLine without medals and such to confirm their votes. Votes and Rating will be
updated daily after the votes are reviewed. Votes for your own work will not be counted, nor will automated or mass votes.
Competition URL: http://isdvanguard.emperorshammer.ca/vifc/
Contact Name: RA Ender mBind or MAJ Khadgar
Contact Email: a.c.w.t.zwegers@bk.tudelft.nl or dmelenchuk@home.com
Other Information: - Graphics and Fiction submissions will be reviewed by either MAJ Khadgar or RA Ender mBind. CPT jdf1984 has volunteerd to check the votes
and calculate/update the scores on the site. (=not fully automated).
- This competition has several goals besides getting in some excellent Graphics and Fiction: Because participants may need to promote their work in order to get
higher ratings, it increases interfleet communication, plus that it makes our own crew and the rest aware of our new Site and it's location. (so basically: it's a Vanguard
Propaganda Competition;) )

As closing statement I'd like to make that the point of this competition will not only be to see some of that great art by you guys but also that you go out to get people to vote FO for that work of yours. In this I must ask you to be gentle... spamming all TC email boxes or Message boards is that the preferred way;)

3.

While we got that to keep our creative minds busy, our fighters will want to look into the ASF Vengeance Competition of this month, which has started friday!

Started: 02:00 PM, Fri. 02/16/2001
Ends: 02:00 PM, Fri. 03/18/2001
URL for XWA scores:http://www.battlestats.com/games/xwa/war/info/?wow130
URL for XvT scores: http://www.battlestats.com/games/xvt/war/info/?wow132
Participants: The whole Aggressor Strike Fleet
Description: All three wings will encourage as many of their pilots as they can to participate in the November XWA and XvT WoWs.
At the conclusion of the WoW, the wing that has the highest overall pilot score would be the winner. And will gain the right to modify the title and motto of the losing wing. At the end of the XvT WoW the wing ranking in points within the EH will be determined. For first place a wing gets 1 point, 2 for second, 3 for third place. The same is then done after the XWA wow. Both scores are added to each other and the ship with the lowest amount of points is the overall winner.
For the top 3 _rated_ scoring pilots on any of the three wing in both games there will be medals to be gained. (10 games min to get a rating)”

I'll make the top scoring pilot COM's Protector. the Week of War is an "Open" event where clubs from all over the XvT and XWA Community participate in a week long, fly till you drop event. Score keeping is handled by the database and provides real time stats in a vast array of categories. This means you can now fly 24/7 and score plenty medals. The EH is just about in the top 5 every time and just needs that extra effort to really get there.
Remember that you need to sign up with BSC to play in this competition. If you need help with that, your CMDR, WC and COM are there for you. I hope to have a BSC guide on our site soon.

Fleet News:

General TC News:
- In an attempt to complete the OPS Office's archive of unit patches, it is necessary that all squadrons check http://www.emperorshammer.ca/opsoffice/squadpatches.htm and make sure that if your squadron has a patch and it is not on there, that it be submitted to CA:OPS/VA Wet Willy at wetwilly@jedi.nu as soon as possible. Also, if you have a patch on there, but have a more recent one, please submit the new one. If your doesn't have one and you don't know how to or don't want to make one... I can make one for any Vanguard Squad of course.
- If you want credit for Outer Rim Night wins, don't forget to send AD Zsinj your OR Pinat slookabill@home.com (once)!  This is to save time for awarding LoC's and credit to TC.org.
- Yes, thats right... Priyum's looking for a CA! The details:
All applicants must posses the following qualifications:

1. Applicants must have been in the TIE Corps for no less than twelve months.
2. To have held a Command level position (preferably WC or higher) for at least four months and to hold the rank of Major or above.
3. To hold no HCI convictions, nor be currently under HCI investigation.
4. To have a working knowledge of TC regulations and policies.
5. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of HTML.
6. Applicants MUST be able to check their email at least once a day, and be able to reply promptly. Applicants should also have a stable email provider (i.e. NOT Hotmail).
7. Most importantly, applicants must be reliable, mature and in good standing with the TIE Corps Flag Officers and the Command Staff.

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