SSSD Sovereign
Report #37
6.3.2002 - VA Proton
SSSD SOVEREIGN NEWS, 6-3-02
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The commodore gripped the arms of his command chair and quickly grabbed his refreshment container and downed one large, last draw of Yukon Jack.
The SSSD Sovereign, escorted by ESC Endurable, CRV Majestic and squadron after squadron of TIE craft, headed into a crucial battle against an enemy force consisting of a star destroyer, two corvettes, an assault frigate and many fighters.
Laser fire arced toward the incoming force and streams of advanced missiles and heavy rockets rushed past the bridge on the way to delivery of destruction upon the awestruck enemy group.
Proton turned to his omnipresent military surplus droid, Snippy. He handed his tumbler to the droid.
"Snippy, hurry, we have a little time -- get me a refill!"
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COM/VA Proton reporting for the SSSD Sovereign, flagship of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet.
Wing commanders, pass this along to your squadrons, and cc: me on those mails.
SOVEREIGN AND FLEET NEWS AND NOTES
-- Imperial Storm III. It's the Sovereign vs. the Avenger in a pivotal battle that will help determine the outcome of the wargame: Noon eastern time, Friday, June 7, in #project_faithful on IRC. A good turnout of Sov XWA and TIE pilots is vitally important!
Details of the war game can be reviewed at the IS III Web site: http://www.emperorshammer.net/wo/is3/
-- Ship AWOL check. **Looks at inbox** Hmm, I see that only one WC has replied to this. ... In any case, ranks were trimmed somewhat in May, only to prepare us for an onrush of new pilots (see below).
-- I'm still looking for help on XWA mission building for an upcoming contest. Let me know if you want to help.
-- Wing III War of the Squadrons Competition under way. Runs for 10 weeks. This is just one of many great comps now in progress in the wings. Good job, people!
-- Omega Squadron is sponsoring a flight contest open to everyone on the Sovereign. GN Devin provides the details:
Competition is in two rounds.
First round: All pilots fly TIE-FCHG #2 and submit to GN Devin
(devin@omegasquadron.org) by June 21st. Top 10 pilots will advance to
2nd round.
Second round: Pilots will fly TIE-TC #19 and submit scores to GN Devin
by July 12th.
Prizes:
1st- Iron Star-Gold Wings and a Kenner R5-D4 Droid toy
2nd- Iron Star-Silver Wings
3rd- Iron Star-Bronze Wings
Note on the toy: Yes, it is real. Yes, it is still in the box. Yes, I
will pay to ship it to you. Yes, even if you live outside of the US.
FORCE STRENGTH
-- A big Sovereign welcome to new or returning pilots:
FM/COL Bilbo/Kaph 1-2
FM/CM Nashaa KamBuel/Psi 1-2
FM/SL Jason Dehner/Epsilon 1-2
FM/SL Servius Maximus/Nun 3-4
FM/SL Slick/Sin 2-3
FM/SL Shimir Sheerelk/Kappa 3-2
FM/SL TK-9306/Aylin 2-2
FM/SL Mithrandir/Beth 2-2
FM/SL Efherman/Sadhe 2-2
FM/SL TK-9121/Mem 3-3
FM/SL Grinning Donkey/Kappa 1-3
SSSD Sovereign [184]
Wing I [31]
Wing II [38]
Wing III [40]
Wing IV [36]
Wing V [38]
Omega Squadron [12]
SHIP COMPETITIONS
-- SSSD Sovereign Cantina Drinking Song Competition. Deadline has passed, results pending.
-- SSSD Sovereign Recruiting Competition
This is a competition to increase the membership of the SSSD Sovereign. There are three categories:
-- Recruitment Web page. Deadline for this segment was May 31. Thanks to the participants!
-- Recruitment campaign. Also over.
-- Total number of recruits. The top three individual recruiters (as reflected in actual pilots recruited and placed on the ship (MoIs) will be awarded Iron Stars. The top recruiting squadron and wing each will be designated "Commodore's Own" for one month and carry commensurate benefits in the ship's cantina.
Deadline: midnight June 30.
-- Sovereign Nighthawk Multiplayer Competition, each Friday night in #ehcoc on IRC, 3 to 6 p.m. eastern time
SHIP COMMUNICATIONS
IRC channel: #SSSD_Sovereign
Message board:
http://www.imperialmight.com/wwwthreads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=cantina
CANTINA COMMENTS
"Take the message board I guess, but I pity the foo' who touches a
Sasquatch's booze." -COL Sasquatch
"here in Croatia we have a saying that translates roughly as "If you're not here when you're needed, we can do without you." I think that sums it up nicely..." -MAJ Manijak
"Okay, we got a comp! Through the park it's a romp! Wing II's MB we
will stomp! On victory we will chomp!" -LC Freelancer
"Also, it has come to my attention that certain budget officers on the Sov are complaining that I spend too much money on non-essential items. This is not true, and to prove it, from now on there will be mandatory "swimming training" in the pool I had installed next to the Wing III hanger. There will also be "moral events" in the big screen holo-theater I've set up in an empty hanger where Wing VI used to be. And to top it all off, bricks of gold will accompany all promotions :D Enjoy!" -LC Kalar
"Moral events? Ah man. With all due respect, immoral holos might
prove better for morale. BTW, are we allowed water wings in the pool?
:) " -LT Zev Lolet
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COM/VA Proton/SSSD Sovereign