Wing XIV
Report #22
9.14.2002 - GN Wil Striker
09/14/02
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General Information
CMDR’s, ensure this report reaches all of your pilots!!
This is a LONG report, but only because there is so much news and information that I need to get out this week. So sit back, get comfortable, turn off that blasted TV and get a nice cold drink, because it’s time to start! :P
First, I want to thank everyone in Wing XIV, the ASF, and in the TC in general that have congratulated me on my recent promotion to General! However, as I have said it is only through the great pilots and CMDR’s that I serve with that this honor could have been bestowed upon me. And as far as I’m concerned it is just as much an honor for all of you as it is for me! J
At the same time a number of other promotions came through this week, and it would be a mistake not to congratulate the following officers on their well-earned promotions as well. Congratulations to CM Gistenjunge, CM Vessicant, LCM Praetorian, LCM Zhaim Jifarr, and LT Yukito! As usual I am very pleased to continue our tradition of awarding so many promotions and medals on a regular basis! And with the activity this Wing typically produces it is no small wonder. Hehehe
Special thanks go to AD Mike for digging up the previously lost BSC awards and getting them awarded as quickly as he did! It was great to see these awards, and I’m sure it means a lot to everyone in Wing XIV to know that there really are officers who care enough to ensure that the MP pilots receive their awards. Again, thanks Mike; you’ve done Wing XIV and the ASF a great service this week! J
I’ve already said this in an earlier email to the Wing, but I want to be sure that there is no misunderstanding on this matter. All Wing XIV pilots are to treat their fellow pilots with respect at all times! This includes pilots from outside the Wing as well. If you run into any issues of discrimination or if feel you are being treated unfairly or rudely by another officer, bring it to the attention of your COM and WC immediately! We will handle the matter. Do NOT under any circumstances make the problem worse by being rude in return to the offending officer. It will only land you in trouble as well!
CPT Drako brought up a really good idea in his Diamondback XO report recently regarding adding a Fiction section to my Weekly Wing Report. However, as I explained to Drako, I am great at writing Fiction for comps, but when it comes to my own reports I always get a case of the “writer’s block”. :P So in order to keep in the spirit of this idea, if any pilot in Wing XIV has a piece of Fiction they would like to share with their fellow wingmates, I’ll be more than happy to add it to my report each week. Try not to make it a very long one since my reports tend to be long enough on their own. LOL
This week I sent the CMDR’s and pilots of Wing XIV an email informing them that I have set a new goal not only for myself, but for the Wing as well. I am happy to report that over 90% of the Wing has responded through emails or on IRC that they are up to this challenge! CMDR’s, in the next week I expect each of you to inform your pilots of what they need to do in order to contribute to this worthy cause. I can promise you this, if we obtain this goal, every pilot in Wing XIV will be well rewarded for his or her efforts! ;)
As many of you have noticed, the COO and his officers have worked extremely hard to find ways to improve our MP capabilities and competitions. As a result I am happy to report that things are beginning to improve dramatically! I am also happy to announce that the EH now has yet another monthly BSC Competition to take part in! On 9/13/02 the BSC [XvT] TIE Advanced Abomination Competition began! I know many of you are used to competing strictly in the WoW’s, but here is another chance to go win LoC’s and show pride in defending the EH’s reputation and honor against other clubs! Therefore I encourage everyone to take part in this new comp as well as the monthly WoW’s!
CMDR’s, if you have any problems getting medals awarded for approved competitions that were accidentally deleted by the EH/XO, let me know ASAP so that I can get in contact with OPS to fix the problem. This doesn’t include the incredible mistake that MAJ Frodo made in listing the appropriate Comp ID in one request and then negating to list it in the other 6 medal requests, and then making his WC look like a fool to OPS because the same CMDR told him earlier that he didn’t have the Comp ID info. :P
Recruiting is a HUGE priority for Wing XIV now that we’ve lost several pilots. However, I am happy to say that at this time I am aware of at least three incoming pilots, and several of the CMDR’s have informed me that there may yet be more on the way! This is great news, and I am definitely looking forward to seeing Wing XIV begin that climb towards that magical number of 72!! J
The COM and I have selected the new CMDR for Diamondback, but the announcement will be delayed an additional day or two in order to ensure that a couple of other things are finalized before CPT Michael officially steps down. In any case I believe that Diamondback will be pleased with the newly chosen CMDR, and that things will continue to get better for them in the future! J
CM Derek Dan has created a great new program in which you can display your shiny medals in a great looking medal cabinet! AD Mike was gracious enough to provide a place to download the entire program at http://www.ehnet.stnet.pl/tissaya/dmcs.zip! The program is around 3 Mb in size, so those of you with slower connections may want to ensure you have time to waste when downloading this. But it is definitely worth getting! Thanks again Derek!! J
I’ve recently received notice from the Intrepid Command Staff that a few pilots are not fulfilling their requirements of reporting in weekly, and are failing to show any activity. Understand this, I have no problem whatsoever with approving a CMDR’s request to remove an inactive pilot. We are all comrades in Wing XIV, but if your not pulling your weight and showing loyalty to those you serve with, then you will not be allowed to remain in Wing XIV. Sounds harsh? I’m sure it does, but it isn’t fair to your fellow wingmates to let you sit around basking in their glory while you do nothing. So shape up or ship out! :P
Bad Joke of the Week
U.S. AIR FORCE OATH OF ENLISTMENT
I, Zoomie, swear to sign away four years of my useless life to the United States Air Force because I know I couldn't hack it in the Army and because the Marines frighten me. I swear to sit behind a desk and take credit for the work done by others more dedicated than me who take their job seriously. I also swear not to do any form of real exercise, but promise to defend our bike-riding test as a valid form of exercise.
I swear to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, even though I believe myself to be above that. I promise to walk around calling everyone by their first name because I know I'm not really in the military and I find it amusing to annoy the other services. I will have a better quality of life than all those around me and will at all times be sure to make them aware of that fact.
After completion of my -- snicker -- "basic training," I will be a lean, mean, doughnut-eating, lazy-boy sitting, civilian-wearing-blue-clothes, Chairborne Ranger. I will believe that I am superior to all others, and will make an effort to clean the knife before stabbing the next person in the back with it. I will do no work unless someone is watching me (and it makes me look good), will annoy those around me, and will go home early everyday.
I consent to never getting promoted -- EVER -- and understand that all those whom I made fun of yesterday probably will outrank me tomorrow.
So help me God.
Signature: ___________________ Date: _________________
(Another branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to be listed next week…. :P)
Wing News
· Diamondback CMDR position is now closed to applications! The new CMDR will be announced very soon!!
· LT Chris Cox has created a new Viper Flight II homepage, it can be found at http://viper2flight.topcities.com/!
· On 9/23/02 our own CM Tissaya Argat will be celebrating her RL Birthday! I expect everyone to be extra nice to her on that day!! Hehehe
· CM Tissaya Argat is spearheading an idea to have an official Wing XIV Member Image Archive added to the Wing XIV Site! J
· CPT Drako has informed the WC that he is nearly complete with the newly designed Wing XIV Site! Expect to see it soon!! J
· Lots of promotions this week! Check out the ‘Promotions’ area below and see which of your fellow pilots has been recently promoted!! J
· A reminder to check the Wing XIV Site often each week for news and information!
· Lost or back dated LoC’s have finally been awarded! Check your Combat Records!! J
· CM Tissaya Argat has a new DB Battle that has just been released by the TAC! Go check out XvT-DB #7 and post a review of what you think of her new battle!! J
· CM Gistenjunge has been awarded his 15th Distinguished Flying Cross this week! Way to go Gist!! J
Wing Competitions
· Two competitions are currently being planned!
ASF/TC News
· Diamondback and Avenger Squadrons both top the 200 Battle Citation list! Way to go!! J
· The ASF Recruitment Competition has been extended until 9/30/02! Get busy and recruit!! J
· The BGCOM reports that the next ASF Wargames will probably begin in October! More info will be provided as it becomes available!
· Wing XIII has a new WC. Congratulations to MAJ Exar Khaland who has been appointed to lead our friends on the Grey Wolf!! J
· Congratulations to MAJ Ranthier Khaen on his recent appointment as WC of Wing XVIII!
· As many of you may know, a law was recently passed in Greece banning all electronic gamming in that nation. This is a travesty. On top of that, the EH has several members in Greece, and we could lose them if this law stays in place. Therefore, I think all members of the EH should unite to keep our friends in Greece, An online petition has been formed to stop this law at http://www.petitiononline.com/comp5932/petition.html. Please, everyone, sign this so the EH can keep its valued members in Greece.
· LOS ANGELES -- Large-screen movie theater operator IMAX Corp. will be showing "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" at IMAX theaters in the U.S. and Canada, beginning Nov. 1.
· Finally the EHCOC Site and the Combat Manual are online. Some things must be added (especially EHCOC Website), but I think this is a great start. Also thanks to my COOA Autoris Maximus, we got a PHP Coded news Site. Great work. The URL's are: http://www.ehcoc.net.tc and http://www.combat-manual.net.tc . I changed both designes cause I got complaints that they don't look good with 800x600. Now there shoudn't be any problem!
· This would now place the ASF as the only Battlegroup to ever have squadrons with over 220 citations at the same time! I think this is a pretty big deal and wanted to give all congrats! Great work to Avenger Squadron (223) and to Diamondback(245) !
· A new Grand Moff and Supreme Director have been selected. Congratulations to GMF/VA Crusader and SDIR/VA Trouttrooper.
· The Tactical Office is looking for additional Tactical Surveyors and Tacticians for TIE Fighter. Requirements, descriptions and guidelines for these auxiliary positions are available in the Tactical Manual. Send your applications to the Tactical Coordinator for TIE Fighter, Major Mark Schueler.
· SWII:AOTC releases on DVD in 60 days!! J
ASF Competitions
· BGCOM's ASF War – Expect it to be held in October!
High Scores
· LT Chris Cox received a Mission High Score for XvT-TC #47!
· LCM Zhaim Jifarr received a Mission High Score for XvT-TC #36!
· CM Vessicant received two Mission High Scores for TIE-TC #60!
· CM Vessicant received a Mission High Score for TIE-TC #31!
· CM Gistenjunge received a Battle High Score and three Mission High Scores for XvT-FCHG #2!
· LT Kyle Farenheights received a Mission High Score for XvT-Free #99!
IWATS
· LT Mad Hatter has completed the IWATS XTM/1 Course!
· LT Praetorian has completed the IWATS FLA Course!
· LT Ulath has completed the IWATS CBX Course!
· LT Mad Hatter has completed the IWATS LIN Course!
· LCM Zhaim Jifarr has completed the IWATS TT Course!
· LT Yukito has completed the IWATS CBX Course!
· LT Ulath has completed the IWATS AIM Course!
· LT Tarpho X Kerr completed the IWATS ICQ Course!
· MAJ Archon has completed the IWATS SM/3 Course!
· LT Arid Foxtrot has completed the IWATS TM Course!
Transfers
· LCM Kaare Daniels of Viper Squadron has transferred to the Reserves due to RL time constraints. We’ll miss you Kaare, come back as soon as you can! L
· LT Kiptan Irtor of Asp Squadron has been declared AWOL and now sits inactive on the TC Roster! L
· LT Praetorian has been transferred from Asp 1-2 and placed in Asp 3-1! Congrats on the FL appointment Prae!! J
· CPT Nightmare of Krayt Squadron has transferred to Wing XV on the ISD Vanguard!
· LCM Jonny Sawicki has rejoined Wing XIV and has been transferred to Krayt 3-2! Welcome back Jonny!! J
· LCM Aragorn has rejoined Wing XIV and has been transferred to Krayt 2-2! Welcome back Aragorn!! J
· LC Dengar March transferred to the Reserves due to RL time constraints! Come back soon Deng!! J
Promotions
· LCM Gistenjunge has been promoted to the rank of full Commander!
· LCM Vessicant has been promoted to the rank of full Commander!
· LT Praetorian has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander!
· LT Zhaim Jifarr has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander!
· SL Yukito has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant!
· COL Wil Striker has been promoted to the rank of General!
Medals/Awards
· MAJ Azazel was awarded the Legion of Combat x15!
· MAJ Archon was awarded the Legion of Combat x39!
· CM Gistenjunge was awarded the Legion of Combat x20!
· CPT Erryc Lasitter was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· LC Duncan Idaho was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· MAJ Azazel was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross x2!
· CM Gistenjunge was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross x3!
· LT Kyle Farenheights was awarded the Commendation of Bravery!
· MAJ Azazel was awarded the Iron Star w/Bronze Wings!
· LT Chris Cox was awarded the Legion of Combat x2!
· LCM Phantom was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· LCM Zhaim Jifarr was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· LCM Praetorian was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· CM Jedi Eclipse was awarded the Legion of Combat!
· CM Kettch was awarded the Legion of Combat! (Kettch’s first LoC! Way to go Kettch!!)
· CPT Delak Krennel was awarded the Iron Star w/Bronze Ribbon!
· CM Tissaya Argat has been awarded the Medal of Tactics w/Red Hammer!
· CM Tissaya Argat has been awarded the Commendation of Service!
· MAJ Archon has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross!
Personnel on Leave
· None reported.
Multi-Player Competitions
[XvT] EuroComp
Sat. (09:00 - 12:00)
[XWA] EuroComp
Sat. (09:00 - 12:00)
[XvT] Saturday Night Training
Sat. (20:00 - 23:00)
[XWA] Saturday Night Training
Sat. (20:00 - 23:00)
[XWA] Vanguard Shield Comp
Sun. (12:00 - 15:00)
[XWA] Tempest Storm
Mon. (19:00 - 22:00)
[XvT] Tempest Storm
Mon. (19:00 - 22:00)
[XvT] TIE Corps Battlegroup Training Night
Tues. (17:00 - 19:00)
[XWA] TIE Corps Battlegroup Training Night
Tues. (17:00 - 19:00)
[XvT] Greenwich Wolf Comp
Wed. (15:30 - 17:30)
[XWA] Greenwich Wolf Comp
Wed. (15:30 - 17:30)
[XvT] Aggressor Strike Force Competition
Wed. (19:00 - 22:30)
[XWA] Aggressor Strike Force Competition
Wed. (19:00 - 22:30)
[XvT] Night of the Lost Souls
Thur. (15:00 - 17:00 EST)
[XWA] Night of the Lost Souls
Thur. (15:00 - 17:00 EST)
[XvT] AusComp
Fri. (06:00 - 08:00 EST)
[XWA] AusComp
Fri. (06:00 - 08:00 EST)
[XvT] Sovereign Nighthawk Competition
Fri. (15:00 - 18:00 EST)
[XWA] Sovereign Nighthawk Competition
Fri. (15:00 - 18:00 EST)
Promotion Info for SL's
Sub-Lieutenants, want to be promoted? Then do one of the following simple tasks!
· Fill in your INPR
· Fly a battle (30 FCHG points gives you a CoB!)
· Take an IWATS course
· Submit EH/TC fiction or graphics.
· Assist your Squadron Commander with the Squadron's homepage or other activities.
Top 5 FCHG Ranks
1. CM Tvan’Oris 2088
2. CPT Michael 2035
3. MAJ Azazel 2029
4. CM Derek Dan 1794
5. MAJ Caltin Doros 1444
Top 5 Combat Ratings
1. MAJ Caltin Doros 305
2. CM Gistenjunge 239
3. MAJ Archon 178
4. CPT Delak Krennel 143
5. CPT Michael 96
Wing Activity
Copperhead Squadron
Pilots – 9 (Loss of 1 pilot since last report!) L
Citations – 6 (Loss of 6 Cits since last report!) L
Krayt Squadron
Pilots – 7
Citations – 20 (Loss of 25 Cits since last report!) L
Viper Squadron
Pilots – 6 (Loss of 1 pilot since last report!) L
Citations – 40 (Gain of 13 Cits since last report!) J
ASP Squadron
Pilots – 8 (Loss of 1 pilot since last report!) L
Citations – 1 (Gain of 1 Cit since last report!) J
Cobra Squadron
Pilots – 8
Citations – 45 (Gain of 7 Cits since last report!) J
Diamondback Squadron
Pilots – 12
Citations – 247 (Gain of 6 Cits since last report!) J
Current Wing XIV Total: 51!
Current Wing XIV Total Battle Citations: 359!
Contact the WC
In Servitude,
WC/GN Wil Striker/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid
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