Thursday · January 09 · 2003

Xunami Wings Phase 1 Winners!
04:16 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
Xunami Wings Phase 1 has ended.

Winners

1. The End of Peace by CPT Hunter
2. Desperate Measures by COL Drake
3. Darkest Star by VA Darksaber, MAJ Gidda and CPT Broskopf

Full results can be found here
I have received few great submissions, however CPT Hunter declassed all competitors, with his outstanding 30 page plotline.
Right now I expect few great CABs based on those plotlines! Remember. Phase 2 ends January, 12th.

Reminder about stuff you send to TAC
03:42 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
ALWAYS include your PIN and email in your submission. From now on, all submissions without them, will be rejected. Also, whenever you mail me, to fix something or award you missing medal, include your email. If you won't, I will ignore you.

Patches in battles
11:08 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
One word: DO NOT include patches in your zip. Just either inform in readme.txt that your battle requieres patch and give link to SCO site or create patches.txt and state what/where there.

Xunami Wings Competition Info
15:50 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@klub.chip.pl]
Due to low number of submissions, I've decided to move deadline, to next Sunday, January 12th. So you have additional week to submit your CABs to me. Meantime winners of Phase 1 will be announced on EH Birthday.

December's XvT Week of War
08:04 - VA Kyle Katarn [Kyle.Katarn@isdcolossus.com]

I want to congratulate everyone who participiated in this WoW! It was one of the best (if not the best) WoW since I am COO! The overall Winner, LT Mykos, won 27 Games. Congratulations! Check out the WoW Site here.

Logistics Officer Open For Applications
23:26 - SA Astatine [jpboyce@indigo.net.au]
Overview - The LO primarily acts as the EH archivalist, ensuring that certain materials such as newsletters and the EH codex are up to date and accessable at all times. Technical ability and an eye to detail in maintaining these archives are key attributes for the position. The Logistics Officer is also responsible for content in the newsletter, such as book/game reviews, etc.

Selection Criteria - Essential
1. Good written communication skills
2. An acceptable level of presence in online media such as IRC, message boards, etc.
3. Fast Email response time
4. The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel, including the Executive Officer
5. The ability to work to extreme deadlines

Selection Criteria - Desirable
1. HTML experience (ASP/PHP is a bonus)
2. Awareness of Star Wars events and happenings outside the EH

Immediate duties for the successful candidate will include the updating of the EH Codex and other historical archives, as well as the acquisition of webspace to host the various files from.

You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. Simply saying "Yes, I can do that" will not be enough. Include specific examples of your experience. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be considered for the position. You will be expected to perform the core duties as listed and if you are unwilling to perform them, don't waste time by applying. You must include at least three (3) references. 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 did not gain permission, this will reflect upon your application in a negative light. Applications should be sent to the Fleet Commander (garonin@aol.com) and Executive Officer (jpboyce@indigo.net.au) with the subject "Application for Logistics Officer".

Wing Commander Appointments
12:30 - FA Priyum Patel [spellfire@btinternet.com]
Congratulations to Major Mayk Wolverine who has been appointed as the new Wing IV WC. Congratulations are also due to Colonel Khadgar who returns to the ISD Grey Wolf's Flag staff as Wing Commander, following MAJ Randrowan's removal.

Tactical Office Competitions
08:20 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@go2.pl]
There are two Tac competitions at them moment. You can find details here and here. Also, remember about Xunami Wings. I would like to see some nice CABs on my desk very soon.

TIE testers sought
03:23 - AD Marcin Szydlowski [pbmike@klub.chip.pl]
I am looking for people to become Tactical Office testers. Requirements can be found on Mission Creation Message Board. Send applications to TCC:TIE/CPT Mark Schueler, cc me and my CA. If you need more info, ask Mark.

Competition Name/Title

Cobra Ace of the Month

Submitted by:

CMDR/CM Blade/Cobra/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid

Start Date (mm/dd/yy)

1/1/2003

End Date (mm/dd/yy)

1/31/2003

Parties Involved

Cobra Squadron Wing XIV ISD Intrepid

Missions/Battles Used

Medals to be Awarded

IS-BW for first place

Miscellaneous Information

Competition - Cobra Ace of the Month This will last the entire month . At the end of each week I will see who's earned the most FCHG points for that week. #1) gets 4 points, #2)3 pts, #3)2 pts and #4)1 pt. After the month is complete all the points from each week will be totaled and the winner will receive an Iron Star-Bronze WINGS.

Additional Contacts

Competition Name/Title

Cobra Gunner

Submitted by:

CMDR/CM Blade/Cobra/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid

Start Date (mm/dd/yy)

12/20/2002

End Date (mm/dd/yy)

1/20/2003

Parties Involved

Cobra Squadron/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid

Missions/Battles Used

Medals to be Awarded

IS-BW for 1st place

Miscellaneous Information

Each MP match Played counts as one (1) point. Each Victory counts as two (2) points. All MP matches count, (EHcoc and WoW) Loss = 1 pt Win = 2 pts Total at end of month wins IS-BW

Competition Name/Title

ASF:SC V

Submitted by:

BGCOM/VA Darksaber/Aggressor Strike Force

Start Date (mm/dd/yy)

1/1/2003

End Date (mm/dd/yy)

2/2/2003

Parties Involved

ASF Battlegroups

Missions/Battles Used

All Missions in the Compedium + Multiplayer

Medals to be Awarded

AWARDS: Medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the competition, and will be based on the number of points an individual has achieved. Each Category will be awarded 3 Iron Stars according to it’s type. Fiction – Graphics – Web Design – Ship Patch – Battle Design - Mission Design – Trivia Question Submitted – Web Hunt - IWATS (INPR will not award medals, but will earn points) 1º Place - Iron Star – Gold Ribbon 2º Place – Iron Star – Silver Ribbon 3º Place – Iron Star – Bronze Ribbon Multiplayer Flying (Both Wins and Participation) – Single Player Flying (Battle and Mission High scores included) – FCHG/CR Advancement (Squadron Citations will also earn Squadron and Ship points, but not individual points, flying the Battles will get points for pilots) 1º Place – Iron Star – Gold Wings 2º Place – Iron Star – Silver Wings 3º Place – Iron Star – Bronze Wings That’s a total of 36 medals to be awarded to 12 Events. Nice chance for you to win that medal you been missing ;)

Miscellaneous Information

START DATE: January 1st 2002 END DATE: February 2nd 2002 PARTIES INVOLVED: WING XIII, XIV & XV and AVENGER SQUADRON SUBMISSION DETAILS: All submissions (with the exceptions noted below), must be sent to: Darksaber@ehnet.org You must have 'ASF:SC' in the subject of the email, and zip the submissions when needed. You must include your FULL ID Line, and a brief description of what you're submitting. Failure to abide by these rules will result in the submission being deleted. BSF approved confirmations; notifications of Legions of Combat awarded, Distinguished flying crosses, FCHG/CR advancements and Citations earned do NOT need to be sent in. These will be handled by your Flag Officers for you. Also depending on Negotiations with COO and my personal Timetable, there can still be a 12 hours long comp on February 3 2003, to celebrate my Birthday on 2/2 AWARDS: Medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the competition, and will be based on the number of points an individual has achieved. Each Category will be awarded 3 Iron Stars according to it’s type. Fiction – Graphics – Web Design – Ship Patch – Battle Design - Mission Design – Trivia Question Submitted – Web Hunt - IWATS (INPR will not award medals, but will earn points) 1º Place - Iron Star – Gold Ribbon 2º Place – Iron Star – Silver Ribbon 3º Place – Iron Star – Bronze Ribbon Multiplayer Flying (Both Wins and Participation) – Single Player Flying (Battle and Mission High scores included) – FCHG/CR Advancement (Squadron Citations will also earn Squadron and Ship points, but not individual points, flying the Battles will get points for pilots) 1º Place – Iron Star – Gold Wings 2º Place – Iron Star – Silver Wings 3º Place – Iron Star – Bronze Wings That’s a total of 36 medals to be awarded to 12 Events. Nice chance for you to win that medal you been missing ;) Also remember many of these activities will earn you medals (Legion of Combat and Distinguished Flying Cross for MP Flying, Medal of Tactics – Green and Red Hammer for Custom missions and battles created, Letters of Achievement for Fiction and Graphics Submitted to EH Newsletter). And don’t forget that all activity will be counted on Monthly Squadron Evaluation making you eligible for merit awards. The winning ship will be granted the title of "ASF Flagship" (currently held by the ISD Intrepid) and the winning Squadron will be awarded the title of "ASF Escort Squadron" (currently held by Avenger Squadron). ACTIVITY DETAILS FICTION 8 POINTS - Up to 8 points depending on the length and quality of the submission. All entries must be in .doc format. The submission must also have a title GRAPHICS 8 POINTS - Up to 8 points depending on the length and quality of the submission. All entries must be in .jpg, .gif or .png format. The submission must be zipped or it will be deleted. WEB DESIGN 10 POINTS - A maximum of 10 points may be awarded depending on the quality of the page - it must be TC related. Page URLs must be emailed - not a zip file. BATTLE/MISSION COMPLETION 1+ POINT - For each mission completed (BSF confirmed) including those in battles, the pilot earns 1 point. An Extra point will be awarded for each Mission High Score. 1 x Number of missions in Battle points for a Battle High Score. SHIP PATCHS 20 POINTS - The idea is to create several ship patches that install 5 different enemy craft of a particular theme at once on the same 5 slots for each pack. Themes can be based on enemy or neutral Systems, Pirate Fleets, and Craft Manufacturers etc. and will install craft of different classes (fighters, transports, freighters, starships or platforms).You can make as many of these ships as you want, also less then 5 - as these can be combined with work of others to make a new pack. You can work together in teams or alone and for each of the TIE Corps platforms. Craft and themes need to be explained in background story/statistics. All craft need to be original, of at least the same quality as those of the game and made by EH members. (Possibility of Awarding first Medals of Engineering if enough submissions) CUSTOM BATTLE 16 POINTS - Depending on the quality and originality of the battle, the pilot may earn up to 16 points. The battle must have at least 4 missions with briefings and be relatively bug free. Submissions must be zipped. CUSTOM MISSION 4 POINTS - Depending on the quality and originality of the mission, the pilot may earn up to 4 points. The mission must have a briefing and be relatively bug free. Submissions must be zipped. FCHG/CR ADVANCEMENT 5 (FCHG)/10 (CR) POINTS - Each time you advance in either your Fleet Commander's Honour Guard rank or in your Combat Rating, you will gain the appropriate number of points. ONLINE VICTORY 3 POINTS - For every Legion of Combat medal earned in an official TC online event, the pilot gains 3 points. Also for every Distinguished Flying Cross earned in an official TC online event, the pilot gains 5 points. ONLINE PARTICIPATION 1 POINT - If a pilot takes part in an official TC online event, but gains no LoCs, he/she earns 1 point. TRIVIA QUESTIONS 5 POINTS - These points may be gained submitting no less than 10 SW-related questions with answers. Submissions must be zipped IWATS 4 - 8 POINTS – 4 points For each IWATS Completed. 8 points for each IWATS created if it is approved and released during the duration of the comp. SQUADRON CITATIONS 15 POINTS - For each new Citation that a Squadron gains for the first time, the Squadron earns 15 points. INPR COMPLETION 3 POINTS - INPRs must be completed in full. Points will not be gained for completing the INPR prior to the start of the competition. WEB-HUNT 10/8/4 POINTS - Each week a new webhunt will be announced. This will involve either looking for answers on the web for SW questions, or finding something else on the web. The first person to send in the correct answers/list earns 10 points. The second earns 8. Everyone else who replies with the correct answers within the week gains 4 points. Avenger Squadron (LC Dax Corrin) will be in charge of checking Squadron Citations, Individual FCHG/CR Ranks and Who has/has not INPR for the ISD Vanguard on 31 December and on February 3. ISD Grey Wolf (RA Sarin and Major Hev) will be in charge of checking Squadron Citations, Individual FCHG/CR Ranks and Who has/has not INPR for the ISD Intrepid on 31 December and on February 3. ISD Intrepid (RA Wil Striker and Major Tissaya) will be in charge of checking Squadron Citations, Individual FCHG/CR Ranks and Who has/has not INPR for Avenger Squadron on 31 December and on February 3. ISD Vanguard (RA Sickman and LC Tarkin) will be in charge of checking Squadron Citations, Individual FCHG/CR Ranks and Who has/has not INPR for the ISD Grey Wolf on 31 December and on February 3.