Rebel Squadrons

IBG NewsLetter - May 24th, 2003

By MGN Gabrich Varmer
Unit: Intrepid Battle Group
Fleet NL, May 24, 2003
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::In the Rebel Fist's Hangar::

Garrik Loran landed his black Xwing on the hangar deck next to the shuttle.
"TwoTone, do the shutdown for me."

Face hopped down the ladder and jogged over to the shuttle. Some four or five people walked down the shuttle ramp quickly, and saw Face.

"Garrik Loran?"
"I am General Loran. Welcome aboard the Rebel Fist."
"We're here to speak with the IBG's Commanding Officer. It's an emergency."
"Thank you. I apologize for the rush of all this."
"It's ok, we haven't seen much action lately," Face motioned his hand to the exit. "If you'll follow me, we'll get to the meeting room as quickly as possible."
"Lead away."

Face turned and lead the group out of the hangar and through the corridors of the Rebel Fist.

***
::Moments later, in the meeting room::

The visitors sat quickly, looking gravely at Gab. Face took his seat on the right of the IBG CO.

"Let us get to business, shall we?" said the newcomers. "I know your time is as limited as ours."
Face smiled and looked at Gab.
"Go ahead," said Gab.

The man who seemed to lead the group nodded. "A few weeks ago, we learned that a star system in this sector is about to go supernova destroying everything in the system. One of the planets in it is inhabited, and needs immediate evacuation. We need to evacuate the people with ships, with armed escort if possible."
"Armed escort?," Gab asked. "Why would that be necessary?"
"Do you fear any attacks from someone? Like, that group that tried to kill you as you came here?"
"I'm sure you noticed a pirate group hot on my shuttle's tail as we flew in. They're fanatics from the planet, that believe it is their destiny to die on that planet. Any other fate to them is unacceptable."
"Interesting," Face mumbled.
"Hardly. They're crazy, and they'll kill their own people if they are moved. Their religion is fairly strict, or at least, this particular cult is."
"So they'll attack anyone trying to save the inhabitants of that planet from their... 'destiny'?" Gab said, already knowing the reply.
"Have you tried compromising?" asked Face.
"We've tried compromising, but they won't listen. They believe that their star exploding is a sign that their time has come. If they do not die, they believe it could have serious consequences in their after life. They fear it more than death. So, it is a serious problem. The majority of inhabitants don't share the same opinion. Thus, we need armed escort."
"Do you know where these fanatics are staging from?" Face turned to face Gabrich. "If we know their location, we can deal with them in one swift stroke. Or at least prevent them from continuing with their attacks."
"If we knew, we would have them all in custody. They're quite good at standing aloof."

Face leaned back in his chair.

"Your people need to be saved," Gab said, looking grave. "But those fanatics are going to be a problem."
The representatives looked towards Gab. "We have approval from your government for you to take this assignment. But they said it was up to you. Voluntary... that's why I came personally."
"We'll have to fight and kill people in order to save the majority."
"Most of us are willing to take that chance. Nothing is worse than having your home world being destroyed."
Face looked at Gab. "I'll send the nearest ship into their system. Prevent further attacks until we get there." Gabrich nodded at Face, and sat thinking for a while, quietly. After some seconds, he stood up and spoke.
"Ok. You have our support," he said at last.
Face followed suite. The representatives stood as well, and nodded to the IBG CS in appreciation. "Thank you."

"If you don't mind..can I be escorted from this area? I really do need to get going. I have many more visits like this to make. Those fanatics have been behind me the whole time."
"You should get some rest here before heading out again. We can recall one of our squadrons to provide support for you when you leave," said Face.
"Well, I am a bit tired."
Face pressed a button and called in an Ensign to escort the representatives to quarters.
"I'll start working on an evac plan immediately." Gabrich shook the representatives' hands, as the door opened showing the young Ensign who Face had just called.
"Thank you again," they said, and they followed the officer to their provisional quarters. Gab, Face and Vender could now get to work.

Face walked over to a terminal and started accessing info. "Dagger squadron is the closest unit. Send them in?"
"I would." Vender commented.
Face turned towards Gab for final approval.
"Send them."
Face tapped a few more buttons. "Order sent. They should arrive within 36 hours."
"Well, everyone. Let's get this done."

***
::Hours later, in Gab's office::

Brigadier General Gabrich Varmer looked concerned as he opened the packet. He'd just called Talon Wing, in the Base that the IBG held in the Cadrel Expanse, to join the rest of the fleet for an immediate planetary Evac operation. But he didn't want to leave the base undefended, and he'd decided to inform HC and the RS FC of his newly adquired duty, while asking for help to protect his base as he was out with his fleet. A ship carrying that info through hyperspace was the quickest and safest way to deliver such a message, but it still took hours to get the reply. He was about to read it now.

"What's on it?" asked Vender.
"Rahj says no fleets can spare any of their squads right now," Gab said. "But..."
"But?"
"The PBF is quite close to us, and Spokes says he's sending in his voluntary group, since the Grey Alpha doesn't need their support as of now."
"Are they sending PBF OpLan in??" Vender asked, smiling.
"So it seems."
"Are you sure we have enough beer on that base? I mean, I can't imagine their rage if they find no beer," Vender half-joked.
"Oh my... you're right..."
***
(Narrative briefing acted out online and written by MGN Loran, RA Fene and BGN Varmer)

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Okay, this is my first newsletter as IBG CO. Sorry it took so long, I've been pushed by all kind of RL issues, but it's here now and I expect to be writing one every fortnight at least. Except when I'm on LOA, which will happen really soon due to finals. :P

On to the news:

1) The IBG has a new SO! Well, I bet you all noticed already. RA Adam "Vender" Fene comes back to the IBG CS. As the IBG SO, Vender's task will be mostly taking care of any MultiPlayer gaming related issue, as well as other occasional tasks in benefit of the fleet.
I wish to express my thanks to all those who showed their towards this fleet with their applications. It's greatly appreciated.

2) IMPORTANT. The fleet CS and the FC already know this, but it's time for the fleet to know as well.
The IBG is going back to two wings. This means that, as soon as the Talon ships join the rest of the fleet in the next mission, Talon will be considered disbanded. The DREAD Resurrection, home of Phalcun Squad, will join the Chiin'Tal task force, and the MC40a Madron will join Titan's task force. Thus both squads return to their wings of origin.
The reason for this is simple: we don't need to find the CS for three wings if we can have our squads organized in just two.

3) CPT Chrys Cortan can now be considered no longer Phalcun CO. His inability to give any signal of activity has forced me to remove him, and ask anyone in this fleet if they'd like to succeed Chrys in the CO seat. Send me your applications, but notice that if you're picked and you're not in Phalcun Squadron, you will be transfered.

4) The Inter-Club Traning Night will be on TODAY AT 4pm EST! This is 9pm in England and 10pm in most of Europe. Make sure you get there and you, well, train. :P


ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

COL Licah Fox has joined Phalcun squadron.
1LT Raistlin has joined Dagger squadron.
LJG Razor has joined Draco squadron.
LJG Ibram Gaunt has joined Wildcard squadron.

Chrys Cortan and Kenta Jelnor (who seems to be basically retired) have been removed from Phalcun squadron.


MISSION RESULTS
IBG 301 was finally taken by Wildcard Squad, but this time it was reaaally close for the Daggers. Phalcun was 3rd.

*PILOTS*
Rank Pilot Kills Score Squad Status
1. LCM Chris Horn "Kicks" 29 4,320 Wildcard Squadron Completed
2. CPT Kresa Rei'de 26 4,205 Dagger Squadron Completed
3. CMDR Himm El-Syna 28 4,090 Dagger Squadron Completed
4. MGN Garrik "Face" Loran 25 4,074 Wildcard Squadron Completed
5. RA Adam Fene 24 3,666 Wildcard Squadron Completed
6. COL Cay-Qel Jade 25 3,442 Dagger Squadron Completed
7. CMDR Dev Azzameen 22 3,433 Stinger Squadron Completed
8. CMDR Daron Lochek 23 3,395 Dagger Squadron Completed
9. LGN Tyrell "Spokes" Borran 21 3,184 Dagger Squadron Completed
10. BGN Gabrich Varmer 15 2,736 Phalcun Squadron Completed
11. CPT Phil DarkFire 25 2,680 Wildcard Squadron Completed
12. LCL Nils Omar ad Handan-Sira 24 2,680 Dagger Squadron Completed
13. MGN Javin "Entropy" Ke'ylle 25 2,679 Wildcard Squadron Completed
14. 1LT Avel Hava 16 2,670 Draco Squadron Completed
15. BGN Xtremegene 24 2,630 Stinger Squadron Completed
16. LJG Red bandit 23 2,605 Phalcun Squadron Completed
17. LGN Harley Quinn 23 2,510 Wildcard Squadron Completed
18. COL Leonard Cable 22 2,505 NightWolf Squadron Completed
19. 1LT Eric Suul 20 2,411 Phalcun Squadron Completed
20. 2LT Darkslime 19 2,310 NightWolf Squadron Completed
21. 1LT Inak Ne'naa 19 2,195 Wildcard Squadron Completed
22. 2LT Kyle Archer 26 2,185 NightWolf Squadron Completed
23. GEN Bluejay Farscape 19 2,140 Dagger Squadron Completed
24. MAJ Ton Matty 23 2,090 Dagger Squadron Completed
25. 2LT Djapana 14 1,946 Draco Squadron Completed
26. CMDR Talon Starblazer 20 1,940 Wildcard Squadron Failed
27. COL Licah Fox 20 1,818 Phalcun Squadron Completed
28. 2LT Reabelation 18 1,792 NightWolf Squadron Completed
29. 1LT James "Nightwolf" Davidson 12 1,638 Wildcard Squadron Completed

*WINGS*
Rank Wing Kills Score Reports
1. Titan Wing 287 34,494 13
2. Chiin'Tal Wing 219 29,842 10
3. Talon Wing 124 15,633 6

*SQUADS*
Rank Squad Kills Score Reports
1. Wildcard Squadron 202 25,702 9
2. Dagger Squadron 189 25,226 8
3. Phalcun Squadron 78 9,570 4
4. NightWolf Squadron 85 8,792 4
5. Stinger Squadron 46 6,063 2
6. Draco Squadron 30 4,616 2


AWARDS
After IBG 301, there were some people whose great performance deserved recognition. Those people were:

LCM Chris "Kicks" Horn. Your outstanding performance earned you the IBG Golden Wings.
~~G~~
Congratulations!

CPT Kresa Rei'de. Your flying was amazing out there - you get your well deserved IBG Silver Wings.
~~S~~
Congratulations!

CMDF Himm El-Syna. Already a classic in this part of the NL - have your Bronze Wings.
~~B~~
Well deserved!

1LT Kresa Rei'de has been promoted to the rank of Captain, by CMDR Himm El-Syna.
2LT Inak Ne'naa has been promoted to the rank of 1st Lt., by MGN Garrick "Face" Loran.

Congratulations everybody. IBG302 should be released soon. Until then, this is all.

":)
BGN Gabrich Varmer
Proud RS member
RS RDB PIN: 282

http://usuarios.lycos.es/varmer/rs

*Positions*

Patriot Battle Fleet (LGN Spokes CO)
      Crusader Wing (COL Vykk Tharen CO)
            Crimson Squad (BGN Gabrich Varmer CO) // #1

Intrepid Battle Group (BGN Gabrich Varmer CO)
      Talon Wing (CMDR Dash Xander CO)
            Phalcun Squad (TBA CO) // #10

Redemption Fleet (FA Dave Trebonious-Astoris CO)
      Retribution Wing (COL Licah Fox CO)
            Skull Squad (LCM Matt Brown CO) // #12

Command Positions: IBG CO, Crimson Squadron CO

Formerly: IBG SO, FTS CO, Talon Wing CO, Chiin'Tal Wing SO, Grey-Alpha SO & XO, Phalcun CO, PBF OpLan CO, Crimson XO, Dinner 12, Treble 6, Shadow 7, R2F OpLan 6.

*Merits*
[PBF -Jedi Master-] PBF Merit Patch (97 merit points)
(IBG -Ace-) IBG Merit Patch (76 merit points)
(IBG -Marauder-)      Old IBG Merit count (293 merit points)
{R2F - Pilot}      R2F Merit Patch (4 merit points)
/*Academy(Trainee Instructor)*\ Academy Merit Patch (15 merit points)
(§::Shadow-Pilot::§) Shadow Squad Merit Patch (7 merit points)
Neophyte - RS Merit Badge (23 merit points)

*Awards*
~|¤|@|¤|~       X-W Academy Master Cadet with Honours
=|[XW]|=       X-Wing Mission Maker
-={[*XW*]}=-       X-Wing Expert Mission Maker
~X@X~       X-W COMTACS "Mine Racer" Medal
W[P]W -       Provider Wing Tour Pilot Badge
-·[C]·-       Crimson Cluster of Courage
=|···|=       Crimson Activity Ribbon (Three Dotts)
|/)=|=(\|       Crimson Medal of Consistency (One Bar)
~=([*])=~       Crimson Shooter Medal (1 Star)
\][-C-][/       Crimson Commandos Badge
·=[]@[]=·       Crimson's Enemies Skull (x7)
-=(~§*CRIMSON*§~)=- Crimson, Top PBF Squad (x10)
-=-()-=-       Crimson, Most Active PBF Squad (x3)
<=*=>       Unit Commendation, Crimson Squadron (x1)
=*=       Merit Commendation (x1)
{o~;;}       The Dantooine Key (x3)
^|DCC|^       Dauntless Combat Citation (x4)
       Excellency of Duty (x2)
|*|             Combat Medal (x1)
- oo -       Golden Eyes (x1)
[[\\(¤)//]]       X-W Academy Instructors Medal (x3)
*I*       Veteran Service Medal - 1 Year
*II*       Veteran Service Medal - 2 Years
|C=={       Crimson Top Ace Ribbon (x4)
|P===/{{       Provider Wing Top Ace Ribbon (PBF 309)
[<|=(V)=|>]       PBF Medal of Victory (PBF309,PBF412) (x2)
~!*!@!*!~       Academy Commander's Medal of Excellence (x1)
[<|=(*X*)=|>] X-W Academy Medal of Victory, OpLan TOD 5&6 (x2)
<<()S()>>       RS Academy Senior Staff Medal (x1)
{[-PBFMoA-]}      PBF Medal of Activity (x6)

~|§|@|§|~       T/F Academy Master Cadet with Honors
(§<<*(MrM)*>>§) Shadow ITOD MRM
=|X|*|X|=       R2F Tour Ribbon: Xeleron
Skull, top R2F Squad (x1)

=:{IBG}:=       X-WA Academy Master Cadet with Honors
([=:MRM:=])       X-WA Academy Mission Report Medal (x1)
(~\\IBG@-@XWA//~) X-WA Academy Merit Patch
^|VCC|^       Valiance Combat Citation (x1)
^|CCC|^       The Cadrel Combat Citation
`~-¤-~`       IBG Greoop Crescent (x2)
-(§)-       IBG Combat Patch
~~P~~       IBG Platinum Wings (x1)
~~G~~       IBG Gold Wings (x4)
~~S~~       IBG Silver Wings (x3)
~~B~~       IBG Bronze Wings (x1)
-=*Ø*=-      IBG Commander's Golden Chalice (x2)
*=X=*       Phalcun, IBG Elite squad of the season (IBG101-103)
~*E*~       IBG Endor Citation (x4)
`~C~`       IBG Conduct Medal (x1)
~*{{:Ù:}}*~ IBG Commander's Unit Citation (x1)
~=/*\=~      Phalcun "Bird of Prey" Award (Squad Top Gun) (x6)
~)|··|(~      Phalcun Consistency Ribbon (2 Dotts)
Phalcun, top IBG squad (x2)

(Y)       Shil's Medal of Non-Irritation (for Merits with Starch) *RETIRED BY SHIL*
<G>>       (Golden Goldfish - 1 goldfish) Lanvarok's Tour 3 craziest reports
(=Fiu=)       Medal of Quickness (awarded by Jake)
=MEH=       78th PILOTING ADEQUACY CERTIFICATE (awarded by Shil)
--==O-|<       Shil's Medal of Efficient Execution
=[B.O.R.E.D]=      Person Who Has Too Much Time Award (By Han and Bluejay)
@|÷SHME÷|@       SuperHyperMega Ego Medal (by Ceph)
^->$->^            Command "Pass the Buck" Medal (By Deltan)

*Quotes*
"Today is just Yesterday's Tomorrow" Ken Hensley -'Circle of Hands'
"Make'em bleed!!" Crimson Squadron Motto
"Lets do some damage!" Phalcun Motto
"It's an Imperial Funeral!" Requiem Squadron Motto
"I sometimes wonder why do cadets join and then do nothing" 2LT Annihilator
Gab: "Fighters incoming" Johnny: "what kind" G: "Y-Ws" J: "How dare they insult us"
"Oh, no, it's Gab and Johnny, let's get outta here before they kill us" Unknown ISD Captain

***The RS: a "H.I.E.R." organization (Honesty, Integrity, Equanimity, Respect)***

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