Ok, I lied...  It seems that the post that I wrote yesterday never got posted...

Thank you Than for keeping my character in tact and asking for the respect that it deserves, that makes me feel proud to have once been a part of this squadron.

Things might be looking up for the moment, but I can't pull myself out of reserves, so I'll just keep up with the story reading wise until I think I might be able to jump in and do something.

Keep it up boys, I know school sucks.

I'll be coming back with a story idea within the next day or so, but right now I'd just like to indicate we have a new recruit and, as should be customary by now- every new recruit should receive a warm welcome: help us out?

Another note, I will be having an AWOL check. Please reply to this topic by the end of the upcoming week or I'll be removing you from the active roster.

Thanks Than,
Sorry bout my absence my birthday was on the 13th and I have been a little busy since. I assume we are still doing 8.5 so I'll put a post up there soon.

did this guy just order me to write a post? :P

Eh... i wrote that down somewhere...

I believe the target we discussed on IRC was the CC-7700 Interdictor "Stranger".
with still the same layout of fighters:
Kaph 9 - TIE/IN - Element 1
Kaph 10 - TIE/B - Element 1
Kaph 11 - TIE/B - Element 2
Kaph 12 - TIE/IN - Element 2

Now the Element thing may be new for some, i don't think it is actually in the VENA training , what it means is that we have the ability to say simultaneously break up and attack two targets while still in a flight, Elements 1 and 2 would be separate groups to take out these targets. Through it may not be necessary to use the elements, i though it would be best to let you all know about them anyway.

((good thing i came back to send that report before i wiped my pc, cya be back monday-ish))

Alrighty, folks- here's the skinny:

I've made a post that puts Shazam right in at the beginning of the battle- he'll by flying as Phoenix Wing Commander with a group of five fighters (he and his wingman are in shielded Interceptors while the other three are in normal TIE Fighters) launching from the Carrack Cruiser Civesu.  Again, if you don't know what ships I'm talking about for some reason- check out the map

Note that the Civesu, in this beginning sequence at least, is heading straight for the Sacheen-class light escort Runthar- each of those two ships has ten heavy turbolasers spread about the top surface of thier hulls- both can shoot straight at one another.  I've only barelly initiated this turbolaser battle, but remember that accuracy can be more difficult because of the slim profiles they're allowing eachother- either way: you don't want to guide your pilots into that line of fire.  In my post, Shazam decides to have the other three TIE pilots hold back behind the Civesu while he and his wingman try to take out maybe one or two of the A-9 Vigilance fighters (shield less, fragile fighters with two very, very heavy guns and some serious speed- not to be taken lightly).  Shazam and his wingman successfully take out one while their own shields suffer to some degree; the TIE Fighters that were held back eventually spring up and take out two more of the A-9s.  Now, at the very end of my post, I say that Shazam sees three squadrons moving in from the corner of his eye- one of those is Kaph and the other is Nazgul, the both of them launched from the Victory-II class Star Destroyer Rishi.  The third of those squadrons is a TIE Interceptor (shieldless, missleless original versions) launched from the ISD Coruscant.  Meanwhile, just as this first little skirmish with Shazam's group and the enemy A-9s gets started, another squadron of X-wings and another of A-wings is launched from the Nebulon-B frigate Dissonance, just behind the Runthar. 

So- here's what we have happening: there are now a total of nine enemy A-9s left, all in perfect condition, but these are good pilots and they can take you out if you're not careful.  Also, recall that the Runthar and the Civesu are heading right at one another- by the time someone else post, they should be in good range of one another, the Runthar trying to protect the right (starboard) flank/side of the Rishi as it pulls up alongside it.  Remember that all of this is happening below the enemy ISD Emancipator (this ISD was stolen by the NR at the battle of Endor), and that the Rishi is diving below the ISD so that it can re-direct up sharply into it's belly and try and do as much damage with its turbolasers as possible.  Should look like... 



The important thing here is choosing your targets: which I think we have figured out but you can discuss further and get started as you please.  For Kaph (they know their equipment?) : their lead flight will be taking toward the A-9s to do what they can, while second Flight moves on to the A-wing formation, and third flight will go to the X-wings.  For Nazgul (flying VEN Interceptors): flight one will also move to the A-9s, flight two to the X-wings, and Flight three to the A-wings.  As for the third squadron assisting you in normal interceptors, Elik Squadron, flight one will head to the A-wings, flight two to the A-9s, and Flight three to the X-wings.  Their NPC commander will be 2nd Lieutenant Barkley- describe and develop him as you so please, but only the people who should be in contact with him should be talking about him to avoid mixing up story-lines and facts (Nazgul Flight 3, Kaph Flight 2 and possibly the commanders of any of the squadrons).

Now- why do I give you all this information?  Let me also add that the Emancipator is constantly spinning and soon the ships below it will be doing the same in order to maintain stability.  Quite simply: sensory overload.  I'll leave it up to my commanders as well as myself to set the example, but essentially, we're giving you things to describe when you can't think of anything else to talk about.  Usually, as writers, we tend to think of sensory information as sound, taste, smell, vision, touch- it's harder to apply in a fighter.  What we're going to do, since smell and taste will probably remain the same for the most part, is give you a crap load of visual stimulus to describe throughout this battle.  It's unlikely you'll be in a fighter for the entire time, it's actually more likely you'll have at least a short adventure aboard a ship, so don't worry that we're not going to get to the other senses   If you have any questions- post them on your thread here and either your commanders, someone who knows, or myself will answer you directly.  We need people with guts here: if you've got 'em step up: and have a great time!

As far as I know- flight leaders would get to choose their pilots flew, but I think it would be best you guys just flew our standard VE Interceptor (missiles and shields attached).  I know Flight 1 is going shield less, but that was just them as far as I knew- they had some other modification as well I think.

Shaz, about the Bomber, Im flying it so no one else in the squadron has to take it. BTW, should all of the flight accompany me or just my escort Interceptor because we put in an NPC just for that.

That's up to you, Max, but we need to see all you folks posting- we've barelly seen anything yet!  Show me some guts, ladies and gents.

Kaph Squadron's colors are red and black.

I'll be posting the moment I get a good opportunity- let me know if there's somewhere specifically you'd like me to fill in.

Sure- I'll get one in later tonight.

My return is nigh