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Rebel Squadrons Weekly Newsletter #1 (02/21/2017)
By FA Danny "David Lee Japan" Qatar
Unit: The Rebel Squadrons
Fleet NL, Feb 21, 2017
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Unit: The Rebel Squadrons
Fleet NL, Feb 21, 2017
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A New Hope for Task Force Republic Shield
Greeop Sector News Agency
Centaxda | 50:06:01
After months of space trials in and around the Sluis Van Shipyards, the MC90 Star Cruiser Windstorm II took to space to join Task Force Republic Shield (i.e., the Rebel Squadrons). Hopes weight heavily on the Windstorm, a replacement for the recently destroyed MC80a of the same name, lost in an ambush by Imperial Remnant forces. The ship will relieve and reinforce the front lines in the current conflict against the Imperial Remnant Titan Fleet that has to-date decimated Republic Shield forces. This New Republic Defense Force subfleet, responsible for defense along the Rimma Trade Route between Kal’Shebbol and Sluis Van, has been hard-pressed to take the fight to Titan. Though Republic Shield–controlled space remains capable against direct assault, anonymous commanders indicated that current sector defense capabilities are perhaps under-strength for the amount of space in need of defense.
A dearth of resources aside, the Windstorm joined the main fleet on Centaxday, escorted by the famed Resurrection and Diamond Squadrons. Morale was buoyed by the fleet’s new ship of the line, and Republic Shield forces indicated that they were ready to turn the tide. Lounging next to an A-Wing later that day in the Windstorm’s hangar, one anonymous squadron pilot stated, “we’ve always been under-supported and outgunned, and we’ve always come through. This won’t be different.” Whether the pilot spoke from hubris or from experience remains to be seen.
Taking the Fight to the Enemy This Week:
1) Interactive Fiction Writing (RS Forums). Rumor has it that Zealot Special Operations force has been recommissioned to help in the fight against Titan. This month has seen the introduction of Zealots new and old on the forums (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=26296). Read the Zealot posting rules on the wiki (http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/index.php?title=Zealot), and introduce your character before the force’s first operation kicks off next month.
2) Star Wars: Force Area (Mobile). On the ground on Exren, Rebel Squadrons have been slogging it out in close combat. Join the fight by downloading Star Wars: Force Arena for your mobile device (http://www.starwarsforcearena.com/en). Upon reaching Level 3, search for “RebelSquadrons” and join our guild. We are also often teaming up and discussing strategy on our Discord (https://discordapp.com/invite/0vPv7dJ1NL2hPr8m).
3) Star Wars: X-wing vs. Tie Fighter (PC). Our starfighter pilots will be integral to our success in coming battles. Due to our lack of resources, you may often find yourself fighting in sub-squadron level wings. Find your best XvT wingman and register at battlestats (http://www.battlestats.com/events/tourny/?5222) for the X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter 20th Anniversary 2v2 Tournament. The tournament will run from March 25–26. Success with your wingmen will resonate in the larger war.
-Cody
Greeop Sector News Agency
Centaxda | 50:06:01
After months of space trials in and around the Sluis Van Shipyards, the MC90 Star Cruiser Windstorm II took to space to join Task Force Republic Shield (i.e., the Rebel Squadrons). Hopes weight heavily on the Windstorm, a replacement for the recently destroyed MC80a of the same name, lost in an ambush by Imperial Remnant forces. The ship will relieve and reinforce the front lines in the current conflict against the Imperial Remnant Titan Fleet that has to-date decimated Republic Shield forces. This New Republic Defense Force subfleet, responsible for defense along the Rimma Trade Route between Kal’Shebbol and Sluis Van, has been hard-pressed to take the fight to Titan. Though Republic Shield–controlled space remains capable against direct assault, anonymous commanders indicated that current sector defense capabilities are perhaps under-strength for the amount of space in need of defense.
A dearth of resources aside, the Windstorm joined the main fleet on Centaxday, escorted by the famed Resurrection and Diamond Squadrons. Morale was buoyed by the fleet’s new ship of the line, and Republic Shield forces indicated that they were ready to turn the tide. Lounging next to an A-Wing later that day in the Windstorm’s hangar, one anonymous squadron pilot stated, “we’ve always been under-supported and outgunned, and we’ve always come through. This won’t be different.” Whether the pilot spoke from hubris or from experience remains to be seen.
Taking the Fight to the Enemy This Week:
1) Interactive Fiction Writing (RS Forums). Rumor has it that Zealot Special Operations force has been recommissioned to help in the fight against Titan. This month has seen the introduction of Zealots new and old on the forums (http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=26296). Read the Zealot posting rules on the wiki (http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/index.php?title=Zealot), and introduce your character before the force’s first operation kicks off next month.
2) Star Wars: Force Area (Mobile). On the ground on Exren, Rebel Squadrons have been slogging it out in close combat. Join the fight by downloading Star Wars: Force Arena for your mobile device (http://www.starwarsforcearena.com/en). Upon reaching Level 3, search for “RebelSquadrons” and join our guild. We are also often teaming up and discussing strategy on our Discord (https://discordapp.com/invite/0vPv7dJ1NL2hPr8m).
3) Star Wars: X-wing vs. Tie Fighter (PC). Our starfighter pilots will be integral to our success in coming battles. Due to our lack of resources, you may often find yourself fighting in sub-squadron level wings. Find your best XvT wingman and register at battlestats (http://www.battlestats.com/events/tourny/?5222) for the X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter 20th Anniversary 2v2 Tournament. The tournament will run from March 25–26. Success with your wingmen will resonate in the larger war.
-Cody