Greetings Troops. Today's Prefect's Report will be on the following topics: Army Updates and Holiday Squad Competition (HSC) 2008 Results.


*Army Updates*

Position Updates

Gunnery Sergeant Yillis --> Commander of Training
Senior Sergeant Helena --> Raiders Squad Leader

STC Academy Update

Hellgate renamed to Satus.
Motto changed to: We shall be worthy.

Drill Instructor/Training Adviser positions removed.


Squad Reports

Perhaps it was due to the end of an exhausting campaign, but there were some "iffy" squad reports this week! Storm Platoon was on top of things with 2/3 squads reporting in. I'm assuming Angel simply forgot to post Jester's report.

WildCard Platoon came in with 1/2 squads reporting in.

I'm going to assume that next week will have much better results now that things have settled down.


J'ak Frozt Plotline Follow-Up (Jester Squad)

For all interested, Sergeant First Class Angel has asked permission to write a HSC plotline "follow-up/run-on" for Jester squad. This plot line will delve deeper into the HSC story, and the Jesters will be investigating who exactly was "behind it all" and will hopefully be answering questions such as "Who are those two unidentified Imperial VSD's loyal to?" and "How did Frozt obtain such a large mercenary force and how did he manage to get four Noghri to escort him?"

You may read up on their venture here: http://comnet.imperialnetwork.com/topic/11776/


AWOL Check!

There's a Storm Platoon AWOL Check going on and lasting until Friday, January 16th. Be sure to post your attendance here: http://comnet.imperialnetwork.com/topic/11787/

I'm sure WildCard Platoon will be starting one shortly as well.

Depending on how many AWOL members there are, we may be re-opening Iron Horse soon.


Assistant Squad Leader: Expectations

As of late, the position of Assistant Squad Leader has been redefined as a position that is, literally, second-in-command of the Squad. The position is still, however, a place where a trooper can gain leadership experience.

When we (Command) begin looking for potential Squad Leaders, our eyes first glance over the ASLs since they are the ones with the most experience under their belt. As such, these individuals must be willing to move up in position. The primary point of being an ASL is to gain leadership experience for the glorious day of becoming a Squad Leader herself/himself. So, if you know that you are not going to want to become a Squad Leader, then do not make plans on becoming an Assistant Squad Leader because that position should be reserved for individuals who want/are willing to become future SLs.

If you are currently an ASL and do not plan on becoming a Squad Leader, then you should take it upon yourself to step down from that position and let another attempt a path of leadership.

***NOTE: The statement may come up with "What if I want to, someday, become the SL of my own squad? I should be able to stay as my squad's ASL." - The ASL position alone will not guarantee you any SL position. The ASLs are essentially the First-String of people we look at when considering potential Squad Leaders. A Trooper may be chosen over an Assistant Squad Leader over a Squad Leader position - it all depends on how much leadership, maturity, and experience that individual has. If you want to become a leader within your own squad, then take it upon yourself to establish communication with your Squad Leader and make it known to them (and your PC) that you wish to remain in and elevate within that squad.


Code of Conduct - New Years Resolution!

I've said before that I was going to crack down on the language in the main and, frankly, I haven't. My bad there. :P However, it's the beginning of the new year and this time I'm going to follow what I've said before.

The language in the main, as of late, has gotten a lot better, so I'm very happy about that. However, just a reminder to everyone: I will be cracking down on the language (giving the standard 3-warning-kicks), etc. I am also going to expect that my Senior Officers and Command Staff (those with moderator status in the main) will follow my lead as well.



*HSC 2008 Results*

Squad Scores

1st Place: Jester - 91.5 points
2nd Place: Wraith - 74.3 points
3rd Place: Paladin - 43.1
4th Place: Raiders - 29.8
5th Place: BlackJack - 26.9

Jester is to receive a "surprise" bonus for coming in 1st Place.


Promotions/Medals (See bottom of list for medal definitions)

First Sergeant Arnaut
Promoted to Sergeant Major
Awarded the Cross of Distinguished Service [CDS]

Senior Sergeant Angel
Promoted to Sergeant First Class
Awarded the Gold Shield [GS]

First Sergeant Sniping101
Awarded the Ring of Tranquility [RoT]

Sergeant First Class Dante
Promoted to Platoon Sergeant
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Corporal Gaz
Emperor's Shield 2nd Class [ES2]

Platoon Sergeant Rogueboy
Awarded the Ring of Merit [RoM]

Private Karash
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 2nd Class [ES2]

Platoon Sergeant Kanderin Draken
Promoted to First Sergeant
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 1st Class [ES1]

Corporal Anival Velazquez
Awarded the Emperor's Will 2nd Class [EW2]

Lance Corporal Ron
Promoted to Corporal
Awarded the White Medallion [WM]

Senior Sergeant Joamer
Awarded the Cross of Resolve [CoR]

First Sergeant Luckystar
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 1st Class [ES1]

Platoon Sergeant AlanRJ
Promoted to First Sergeant
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 1st Class [ES1]

Lance Corporal Nick
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 1st Class [ES1]

Lance Corporal Zeshaun
Promoted to Corporal
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Private Requiem
Promoted to Lance Corporal
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Gunnery Sergeant Tanus Solvona
Awarded the Cross of Distinguished Service [CDS]

Senior Sergeant Garryll Gates
Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Lance Corporal TX-47
Awarded the Emperor's Will 1st Class [EW1]

Senior Sergeant Orobos
Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Corporal Jager
Awarded the Emperor's Shield 2nd Class [ES2]

Gunnery Sergeant Jegora
Promoted to Sergeant First Class
Awarded the Iron Heart [IH]

Corporal Jori
Promoted to Sergeant
Awarded the Cross of Resolve [CoR]

Quote:Emperor's Shield [ES] [1st Class, 2nd Class]
The standard excellence award of the Vast Empire Stormtrooper Corps, it may be bestowed for any outstanding service. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. This medal can be granted by Squad Leaders.

Emperor's Will [EW] [1st Class, 2nd Class]
Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. It may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above.

Cross of Resolve [CoR]
A medal given to the troopers that from day to day show manners and activity befitting an officer. These troopers are very active and ready to help the Vast Empire any way they can. This medal may be given out by Company Commander’s and above.

Cross of Distinguished Service [CDS]
Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. It may be awarded by Regiment Commanders and above.

Iron Heart [IH]
A medal for the troopers of the Vast Empire Army that have shown their bravery, courage, and honor by increasing a squad’s or platoon’s activity and having a major effect on the overall activity of the Regiment. The Regiment Commander and above may award this medal.

Gold Shield [GS]
A medal given out to members of the Army that have shown their courage by taking part in numerous battles to warrant the growth of the Vast Empire. This medal is usually given to troopers and officers that have participated in numerous multiplayer battles and displayed prestige in doing so. The Army High Command staff may give out this medal.

Ring of Tranquility [RoT]
A medal given to the officers of the Army that exhibits the qualities shown by only the most elite and active members of the Vast Empire. This medal warrants loyalty to the Empire that you serve, a medal that only the most courageous officers can ever obtain. The Prefect of the Army and the Executive Officer may give out this medal.

Ring of Merit [RoM]
A ring for troopers that have given their life, shown their bravery, and displayed their courage by giving one hundred percent in a competition or campaign. The Army High Command may award this medal to any trooper that has displayed these traits.

Blue Medallion, White Medallion [BM] [WM]
Medallion for members of the Army that have shown their activity in the Army by creating and managing a webpage. This medal has two classes, first and second. First (blue medallion) is the higher and warrants a better constructed and maintained webpage. The lower white medallion represents a good webpage and frequent improvements to the site. The CoT, XO, and Prefect may award these medals.

HSC Graphics Awards

The award format for this will be as follows:

Prefect's Choice - 500,000 ICs
XO's Choice - 400,000 ICs
1st Place - 300,000 ICs
2nd Place - 200,000 ICs
3rd Place - 100,000 ICs

(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places respectively)

These will be announced on my next post.



Congratulations to all! You all did an amazing job on the story!

*** Meeting log has been posted ***


That concludes today's Prefect's Report.


All hail the Vast Empire!

For those wondering, and I should've mentioned this earlier: Aeos' demotion was due to character development (her character executed J'ak Frozt in the HSC campaign - her orders was to keep him alive).

Demotion was her request.

Just for clarification, was Aeos demoted to Sergeant First Class, or First Sergeant. Meeting says one thing, roster another.