Pilots of the Intrepid Battle Group. I am General Adam Fene, better known as "Vender", Commanding Officer of the Intrepid Battle Group. I will be writing today's News Letter.

In IBG News Letters I will cover current news, the Killboard as well as mission information and any other information you should be receiving.

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- Contents
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I. News
II. Arrivals/Departures
III. Awards
IV. R2F/IBG 1.05 Mission Statistical Breakdown
V. ITOD Information
VI. General Information
VII. Sign Off


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I. News
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1) Licah Fox has resigned from IBG, leaving Talon Command. Dash has been placed back in command of Talon, and he will also still be serving as IBG SO.

2) A Draco CO is still needed!! Please e-mail vender@hotpop.com if anyone is interested.

3) Remember the Outer Rim War II is on saturdays, 2-11 pm EST in #outerrim, any Undernet server on IRC.

4) IMPORTANT FOR ALL: a rule has been changed; you can now use any craft you want in the ITOD Missions, by flying them in the simulator.

5) To those that celebrate it, Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy tomorrow. Just remember the mission is due on the 30th.


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II. Arrivals/Departures
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[Arrived:]

LJG Red Bandit (Phalcun)

[Departed:]

Licah Fox (Talon Wing)


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III. Awards
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Excellency of Duty - Congratulations to Garrik Loran on receiving this award. He has helped the IBG in many, many ways. His dedication to the fleet in helping it grow and stay active have been inspirational! He's been long over due for this medal.

IBG Endor Citation - Congratulations to Gabrich Varmer. He was nominated for the award because of his distinguished flying career and participation in ORW.


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IV. R2F/IBG 1.05 Mission Statistical Breakdown
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[Reports] Five new reports came in since the last NL. Thanks to those who flew and participated.
[Killboard] The official Killboard is updated and located at: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/roster/itodscores.php?action=currFleet&fleet=7&id=120

[Progress:] Wildcard Squadron is beginning to take a strong lead with Dagger right on their heels. Stinger and Draco REALLY need to get moving.

[Individual Standings]
Rank - Pilot/Commando - Kills - Score - Squad
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1. CMDR Daron Lochek - 33 - 10,878 - Dagger Squadron
2. BGN Garrik 'Face' Loran - 33 - 10,860 - Wildcard Squadron
3. Maj. Himm El-Syna - 35 - 10,747 - Dagger Squadron
4. 1Lt. Dirk Rensung - 29 - 7,912 - Wildcard Squadron
5. Maj. Chris Horn - 23 - 7,098 - Wildcard Squadron
6. MGN Spokes - 19 - 6,099 - Dagger Squadron
7. LGN Harley Quinn - 20 - 5,406 - Wildcard Squadron
8. 2Lt. Dan Qal Strum - 15 - 4,225 - NightWolf Squadron
9. BGN Javin "Entropy" Ke'ylle - 14 - 4,129 - Wildcard Squadron
10. LJG Eric Suul - 14 - 4,027 - Phalcun Squadron
11. Gen. Adam Fene - 13 - 3,919 - Wildcard Squadron
12. Capt. Ton Matty - 16 - 3,914 - Dagger Squadron
13. LGN Corran Horn Jr. - 11 - 3,721 - NightWolf Squadron
14. Capt. Galin Azzameen - 14 - 3,568 - Dagger Squadron
15. LCM Talon Starblazer - 11 - 2,362 - Wildcard Squadron
16. Gen. Bluejay Farscape - 7 - 2,297 - Dagger Squadron
17. 2Lt. Talmer Krablaad - 9 - 2,265 - Wildcard Squadron
18. 2Lt. Freelancer - 11 - 1,622 - NightWolf Squadron
19. LCM Cay-Qel Jade - 3 - 1,304 - Dagger Squadron
20. Gen. Kyle Tobarn - 0 - 974 Stinger Squadron
21. Capt. Chrys Cortan - 0 - 0 - Phalcun Squadron
22. CMDR Rode Mitchell - 0 - 0 - NightWolf Squadron

[Wing Standings]
Rank - Wing - Kills - Score - Reports
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1. Titan Wing - 189 - 53,519 - 12
2. Chiin'Tal Wing - 127 - 38,807 - 7
3. Talon Wing - 14 - 5,001 - 3

[Squad Standings]
Rank - Squad - Kills - Score Reports
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1. Wildcard Squadron - 152 - 43,951 - 8
2. Dagger Squadron - 127 - 38,807 - 7
3. NightWolf Squadron - 37 - 9,568 - 4
4. Phalcun Squadron - 14 - 4,027 - 2
5. Stinger Squadron - 0 - 974 - 1
6. Draco Squadron - 0 - 0 - 0


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V. ITOD
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Download: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/itoddb/files/IBGR2F105.zip
Mission Due: November 30th, 2002 (Extended)
Report At: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/bbs/board.php?board=12 (Post it there, remember to login.)
*Note: Remember to include your TOTAL SCORE when you post, or I may post the wrong score or no score at all.

Mission Rules/Info: http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/ibg/itod/instructions.htm
*Note: Remember, the Top 5 scores must have screen shots available.

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VI. General Information
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- IBG Academy help desired. For information contact the IBG UG CO, Garrik Loran (wildcard_co@hotmail.com).

- The Outer Rim War is back in action. Visit http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/outerrim2/ for further information about it.

- XWA Week of War. We should start showing stronger participation in these types of events. I'll try and keep you all notified of when they start from now on, as well as including information about it.

- Mission Building Academy. In the IBG we have a Team of people that builds our missions, and usually we like to have a lot of people on that team to help out. If you're ever interested in building XWA mission, visit http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/academy/mba/ or contact Cephisus at (cephisus@gmx.net).


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VII. Sign Off
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That's all for today, until next time. I'm gradually going to get comfortable with commanding IBG, so just a little bit of patience is asked for.

General Adam "Vender" Fene
Intrepid Battle Group Commanding Officer