-- News

I) So far we have 11 reports in! That's almost one per day. I hope we can pick it up a little more, though. There is only 2 weeks left in this mission! Remember, you can fly this mission on any difficulty level. 5k bonus for hard, 5k deduction for easy.

II) Squadron CO's should be sending in their selection to represent their Squadron in the R2F Elite Squadron, Ewok Squadron (2nd Genre).

III) The killboard has been updated!

-- Mission: Tour 7 - "Osiris Sector" Mission 3 "Open Season"

Mission Standings so far:

Individual Standings
Format: (Placing/Name/Kills/Score/Squadron)

1. LCM Dev Azzameen - 18 - 33,329 - Skull Squadron
2. Capt. Linden "Lone Wolf" Rathan - 16 - 30,606 - Shadow Squadron
3. BGN Xtremegene - 21 - 27,356 - Skull Squadron
4. MGN Harley Quinn - 14 - 24,393 - Hellfire Squadron
5. Gen. Adam Fene - 15 - 23,700 - Hellfire Squadron
6. Capt. Matt Brown - 13 - 23,440 - Skull Squadron
7. CMDR Licah Fox - 14 - 22,833 - Skull Squadron
8. Col. Kettch Nasin - 11 - 22,417 - Hellfire Squadron
9. Lt. Col. Han Suul - 12 - 17,194 - Shadow Squadron
10. Col. Vykk Tharen - 12 - 16,798 - Shadow Squadron
11. 2Lt. Bierc Nabros - 13 - 16,534 - Shadow Squadron

Squadron Standings
Format: (Placing/Squadron/Kills/Score/Reports)

1. Skull Squadron - 66 - 106,958 - 4
2. Shadow Squadron -53 - 81,132 - 4
3. Hellfire Squadron - 40 - 70,510 - 3
4. Wraith Squadron - 0 - 0 - 0
5. Hydra Squadron - 0 - 0 - 0

Wing Standings
Format: (Placing/Wing/Kills/Score/Reports)

1. Sentinel Wing - 119 - 188,090 - 8
2. Storm Wing - 40 - 70,510 - 3


The actual R2F Killboard is located at:
http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/roster/itodscores.php?action=currFleet&fleet=2&id=101

Due: August 31st, 2002
Download: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itoddb/files/r2f703.ZIP

Note: There will be a "Narrative" Newsletter directly after this one
with the Mission Narrative. The Narrative is also located within the r2f703.zip file.
Laser Cap: 400 (Hits! Not Shots!)
Mission Rules: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/r2f/missions.php

REPORT TO: r2freports@yahoogroups.com (include *.tfr file!)

Description: We're heading to the Harnah system for a quick jump to Zephran in support of Storm Wing and the IBG's Talon Wing. You will be survying the area, and making sure it's clear before the Prometheus hypes in. If there is anything...Destroy at will, this is open season.


-- General Information

I) R2F OpLan

Anyone interested in joining R2F's own Operation Lanvarok contact Captain Sean Wingrider (sean_wingrider@hotmail.com). R2F OpLan flies current Academy (TUG) missions. With each mission flown, you can earn R2F merit points.

II) Mission Building Academy

The MBA is a section of the Academy devoted to helping people learn the art of making missions for the games we play in the Rebel Squadrons. Anyone interested in learning how to build TIE Fighter missions, or any other game, contact Captain Licah Fox (roguetrumpet@aol.com) or visit the MBA site at:

http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/academy/mba/

III) R2F Intel

People with free time that are interested with the Retribution Fleet, and wish to help, may join R2F Intel. Contact Colonel Nichos Katran (nkatran@cogeco.ca) for more information.

IV) Retribution Fleet Website

http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/r2f/

Visit the Retribution Fleet's website to see Squadron Logo's, the most current killboard and mission, merit standings, you name it!

V) Retribution Fleet ITOD Site

http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/r2f/itod/

This site contains various material that corresponds with the current Retribution Fleet Tour of Duty. Things included in it are Run-on Archives, past Mission Narrative Briefings, a map of the current Sector we're in for the ITOD, and much more!

VI) Retribution Fleet Shipyard

http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/r2f/shipyard/

This site contains the many ships the Retribution Fleet has officially, and unofficially. This site explains the general vicinity they are in, ship statistics, and crew members. This is great for people that love writing narratives in full detail!

General Adam "Vender" Fene
Retribution Fleet CO

Hellfire 3
Storm Wing, Retribution Fleet

Former Slayer 5 (XO)
Storm Wing, Retribution Fleet

Elite Squadron, Ewok 6 (1st Genre)
Specials Wing, Retribution Fleet

Retribution Fleet CO
Hich Command, Rebel Squadrons

Former Red-Hand 4
Red-Hand Squadron, TIE Academy

Wildcard 3
Titan Wing, Intrepid Battle Group

Reqium 6
Reqium Squadron, Flight Training School

Dragon 9
Guardian Wing, Renegade Fleet
Guardian Wing CO

Blue 7
Valor Wing, Patriot Battle Fleet

Grey 2
Grey Squadron, Academy

View Missions: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/roster/personalMissions.php?pin=263
View Medals: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/roster/personalMedals.php?pin=263
View Profile: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/roster/profile.php?pin=263

-- Quotes

"You don't have to believe. But be prepared to be proved wrong." - Grand Admiral Thrawn

"Concentration, focus, long-term thinking - those are the qualities that separate a warrior from a mere flailing fighter." - Grand Admiral Thrawn

"Examine all obstacles carefully. With a little ingenuity, they can often be turned into levers." - Grand Admiral Thrawn, Specter of the Past

"We all have to do things we don't want to do, Commander. Let us hope we can just make the best of them." - Admiral Ackbar

"I feel as if in realizing how badly I was used, I can see more depth to things." - Kirtan Loor

"Responsibility involves owning up to what you've done wrong and trying to make up for it." - Wedge Antilles