ISD-II ChallengeTempest SquadronBlown with the Wind #32  From: COL Silwar Naiilo From the Desk of Silwar NaiiloNeko's craft crashed haphazardly into the lake, sending a muddy splash dozens of meters in the air. Her right wing finally relieved itself of her ship and went flying into a nearby tree, but more importantly, her peruser's less-agile craft had broken off. They would certainly land nearby and attempt to salvage what they could, but for now, she had to get to cover. The atomospheric readings didn't seem too harsh - or at least, not harsh enough that her suit started beeping once the hull was breached - and so she popped open the hatch and jumped into the lake. The water wasn't deep, and in no time she made it to shore. When she had a chance to take a look around, she found herself surrounded by piles of wreckage- ships, speeders, industrial equipment, what looked like a Gonk droid- as well as a dozen or so curious little furry creatures blinking at her. "Not scared of a TIE pilot," she wondered. "What are these things?" She activated her scanner, and saw what appeared to be thermal readings less than a half kilometer away. "Time to see who lives here, I suppose," she said to the parade of creatures now following her. "And whether it's friendly." LT Morgoth is now LCM Morgoth, after two tremendously active months and hundreds of shredded Rebel craft. Congratulations, Lieutenant Commander. We are also rejoined by LT Nindo Ardinn, who returns after spending time in the Imperial University. He has been assigned to Flight 3 with LC Phalk Sturm as his Flight Leader; welcome back! MSE medals have been processed, and I guess the COO didn't want to let the SOO have all the fun because I've been awarded not one, but two Silver Stars this month. I'd say drinks are on me, but they're on Morgoth. Sorry, that's the rules. LT Wrecker and LCM Richlet have proposed standing, weekly times for Tempest to fly together. Our poll shows that we'll be playing PvE fleet battles in Squadrons, Monday and Tuesday nights at 9pm EST. We will also attend COL Stryker's "Squadrons for the Challenged" on Sunday afternoons, 4pm EST. I think it had a different name, but I forget. That's probably what he would have named it. Speaking of COL Stryker, Tempest's Temper Tantrums flew against both Firebird teams, scoring two wins against ChickenHawk and two second-place victories against Leghorn. We have one match left, against the Jolly Rho-gers, and then the first season is done! The Emperor's Hammer has been challenged to fight the New Republic Navy at 4pm EST, April 3rd. Please sign up using this form to defend your empire. We need as many teams as possible; so far from Tempest, it is just EchoVII and I. While the two of us can undoubtedly stop entire fleets on our own, it's more fun with more of us.  "Nature reclaims a forgotten TIE", art by LCM Neko. Don't forget to take part in the coloring competition, "Stay In the Lines"! The first month of TCiB is over, and Tempest is in second place by a single point. It's kind of you to let Lambda take a short lead, but we can't let their egos get too inflated. March TCiB assignments are due March 31: I have received several applications for the SQXO position and will begin the process of selecting for the position soon. While there's only one position to provide, it's an indication that there are several pilots interested in leadership; I'll be in touch regarding opportunities and guidance, such as I can provide. ![Flight [object Object] ship](https://tc.emperorshammer.org/images/craft/5.png) Flight 1: Storm KnightsWith this lance I judge, for he that dies pays all debts  COL Silwar Naiilo
Medals Awarded: 9x LoC; 1x MoI; 2x SS     CM Neko
Medals Awarded: 1x LoC; 1x ISM; 1x IS-BR   LCM Iam Thinking
Medals Awarded: 1x LoC; 1x ISM ![Flight [object Object] ship](https://tc.emperorshammer.org/images/craft/31.png) Flight 2: Heralds of MaelstromThe brightest thunderbolt is elicited from the darkest storm CM Richlet
Medals Awarded: 13x LoC; 1x BS  LCM EchoVII
Medals Awarded: 12x LoC; 1x PC; 1x IS-BR  LCM Wreckage
Medals Awarded: 37x LoC; 1x SS  CPT Kalve Ryder
Medals Awarded: 1x PC Flight 3: Paladins of FulminationYou'll see the lightning but will be dead before the thunder  LC Phalk Sturm
Medals Awarded: 1x BS; 1x IS-SR LCM Morgoth
Medals Awarded: 46x LoC; 1x SS LCM Honsou
Medals Awarded: 12x LoC; 1x ISM; 1x IS-SR CompetitionsThe Chalquilla Cup I until 2021-04-01 for the Entire TC. 3-person teams with up to 3 subs will sign up by January 14 and take part in 3v3 battles in Star Wars Squadrons. March COO Objective Scramble: The Invincibles until 2021-03-31 for the Entire TC. Get the highest K/D in a Squadrons dogfight and send it to the COO. Trivia Grand Tour: Season Six until 2021-07-26 for the Entire TC. Trivia for the Challenged 2021 - Season 1 until 2020-07-31 for the ISD-II Challenge. Stay In the Lines until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC. Choose any of the art in Tempests' WSRs, color it, and email it to Silwar. Awards monthly. TIE Corps in Battle Season Three until 2021-06-30 for the Entire TC. Complete the monthly battles to win as pilot and squadron COO's Star Wars Challenge Episode VII - 2021 until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC. Accumulate the most missions in a Star Wars branded approved multiplayer platform. You may submit PvP battles (Legion of Combat) or PvE battles (Legion of Skirmish). Trivia for the Challenged until 2021-12-31 for the ISD-II Challenge. Star Wars trivia, run by COL Stryker. The TIE Pilot Podcast until 2021-12-31 for the Entire TC. In ClosingCongratulations to MSE award winners- that's a full 100% of the squadron, not that any of us expected any less. Time to "beet" Lambda - or is it "bleat"- in TCiB. Also, next week is my six-month anniversary as Tempest CMDR; if you're considering gifts, I prefer brown liquor. |
