Alpha Squadron

Alpha Squadron is a fighter squadron commissioned in the TIE Corps within the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. It has the distinction of being one of the first six squadrons within the Emperor's Hammer, originally formed as a part of the then-Emperor's Hammer Strike Wing.

Description

Alpha Squadron is one of the original TIE Corps squadrons currently stationed onboard the Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer Hammer, flagship of Battlegroup I.

We operate a mixed fleet of Spectre Advanced Missile Boat and TIE Defenders to undertake our mission as a Special Forces Squadron.

As per the TIE Corps Pilot Manual we are trained to deal with extreme combat situations in space, in the air, and on the ground, Special Forces units are often called upon to carry out missions involving multiple theaters. Just as deadly with a blaster as they are at the controls of a starfighter, these are the commandos the Emperor’s Hammer relies on when a particular objective is imperative to the success of a larger operation.

History

Alpha Squadron was first activated in 4 ABY (1995), originally serving as part of the fighter complement aboard the PLT: NL-1. Under the command of then-General Ronin, Alpha was among six squadrons that formed the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet, playing a crucial role in operations against the remnants of the Galactic Empire’s enemies. During its early years, the squadron was primarily tasked with space superiority missions, securing key sectors and engaging hostile forces that threatened fleet operations. Its pilots honed their skills through rigorous training exercises and live combat missions, earning a reputation for discipline and effectiveness.

In 23 ABY (April 2014), Alpha Squadron underwent a significant transformation when it was reassigned to the newly-commissioned ISD-II Warrior, where it was reconstituted as Sigma Squadron. This change reflected the evolving needs of the fleet, with Sigma Squadron adapting to new tactical roles, including precision strike and advanced escort duties for high-value assets. The transition in name and assignment marked a new era for the unit, as its personnel adjusted to fresh challenges and an updated mission profile. This change did however require the retirement of the Alpha moniker for the time being.

Later in the same year, in May 2014, the squadron was officially reactivated aboard the Hammer, restoring its presence within the active roll-call of fleet.

By 2020, Alpha squadron was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro Araujo. It was during Squadron ReMobilization of this year, that the unit successfully met the goals of Squadron ReMob, demonstrating the strength and capability of its pilots. Recognizing the squadron’s excellence, Lieutenant Colonel Araujo proposed a revision to the unit’s mission profile, aligning it with specialized operations. Upon approval by TCCS, the squadron was formally redesignated as a Special Operations Squadron, allowing it to undertake high-risk, strategic missions vital to fleet success.

July 2023 saw a unfortunate change of Command as Alpha Squadron was put into temporary hiatus due to the conduct of it’s Commander, Lieu tent Colonel Araujo. Serious allegations were raised which saw most of the units leaders removed from their positions.

The upshot of this change is that in October 2023, Captain Witchblade and several additional pilots stepped across from Gamma Squadron to revitalize the unit.

Lineage

Alpha Squadron as one of the original six squadrons that comprised the Emperor's Hammer, has a long history dating back from 4 ABY (1995).

Roster

Alpha Flight I
Nickname - Iron Fangs
Motto - "Bite with Precision, Strike with Strength"

1. CMDR/CPT Witchblade
2. FM/GN Elwood the Brave
3. FM/LT Morkie
4. FM/SL Nichos Wran

Alpha Flight II
Nickname - Embers of Vengeance
Motto - "Fury in Flight, Perseverance in Fire"

1. SQXO/MAJ Maximus Meridius
2. FM/LT Pugnacious Pilotus
3. FM/LCM Alton Sureshot
4. FM/LCM Sundown

Alpha Flight III
Nickname - Shadow Claws
Motto - "Swift as Shadows, Lethal as Claws"

1. FL/MAJ Shane
2. FM/CM TecGenie
3. FM/LT Ryan Stiggs
4. FM/LCM Mars

Squadron Commanders

#	CMDR	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Location	Rank
1	Ronin	NL2 (Dec 94)	NL9 (Feb 95)	-	ISD Avenger	General
	Ronin	NL10 (Feb 95)	NL13 (Mar 95)	-	ISD Avenger	Admiral
	Ronin	NL14 (Apr 95)	NL14 (Apr 95)	-	ISD Avenger	Grand Admiral
2	Talon	NL15 (Apr 95)	NL20 (Jun 95)	-	SSD Avenger	General
	Talon	NL21 (Jul 95)	NL21 (Jul 95)	-	SSD Avenger	Brigadier General
3	Marko	NL22 (Jul 95)	NL30 (Mar 96)	-	SSD Avenger	General
	Marko	NL31 (Apr 96)	NL32 (May 96)	-	SSSD Sovereign	General
4	Mike	NL33 (Jun 96)	?	-	SSSD Sovereign	Brigadier General
5	Andrzej Mezynski	before February 2002	after February 2002	?	SSSD Sovereign	Lieutenant Colonel
6	Talons Pryde	April 2002	June 2002	2m, 4d	SSSD Sovereign	Captain
	Talons Pryde	June 2002	September 2003	1y, 3m, 4d	SSSD Sovereign	Major
7	Kahooli	September 2003	May 2004	8m, 9d	SSSD Sovereign	Commander
8	Talons Pryde	February 2005	March 2006	1y, 10d	SSSD Sovereign	Major
	Talons Pryde	March 2006	March 2006	24d	SSSD Sovereign	Lieutenant Colonel
	Talons Pryde	March 2006	July 2006	3m, 18d	SSSD Sovereign (Wing VI)	Lieutenant Colonel
9	Rancorous	July 2006	September 2007	1y, 2m	SSSD Sovereign	Major
10	Talons Pryde	September 2007	August 2012	4y, 10m, 12d	SSSD Sovereign	Colonel
11	Valic	Feb 2009	August 2009	6m, 28d	ISDII Hammer	Major
12	Rancorous	August 2009	November 2009	2m, 16d	ISDII Hammer	General
13	Quincy Nelson	November 2009	April 2010	4m,21d	ISDII Hammer	Lieutenant Colonel
14	Ard Royber	June 2010	August 2010	1m, 26d	ISDII Hammer	Captain
15	Valic	January 2011	September 2012	1y, 7m	ISDII Hammer	Major
16	Exar Kit	September 2012	March 2014	1y, 6m	ISDII Hammer	Colonel
17	Landon Cruise	May 2014	August 2014	2m, 23d	ISDII Hammer	Commander
	Landon Cruise	August 2014	October 2014	2m, 2d	ISDII Hammer	Captain
	Landon Cruise	May 2014	November 2014	1m, 18d	ISDII Hammer	Major
18	Delak Krennel	November 2014	February 2015	2m, 27d	ISDII Hammer	Major
19	Iceman	February 2015	July 2015	4m, 18d	ISDII Hammer	Major
	Iceman	July 2015	August 2015	1m,12d	ISDII Hammer	Lieutenant Colonel
20	Archenksov	August 2015	January 2016	4m, 13d	ISDII Hammer	Commander
21	Silvius	January 2016	March 2016	2m, 1d	ISDII Hammer	Commander
	Silvius	March 2016	May 2016	2m, 2d	ISDII Hammer	Captain
	Silvius	May 2016	September 2016	4m	ISDII Hammer	Major
	Silvius	September 2016	November 2016	1m, 23d	ISDII Hammer	Lieutenant Colonel
22	Michael LeRoy	November 2016	June 2017	7m, 17d	ISDII Hammer	Commander
23	Horus Blackheart	June 2017	September 2018	1yr, 3m	ISDII Hammer	Colonel
24	Alejandro Araujo	September 2018	July 2023	4y, 11m	ISDII Hammer	Lieutenant Colonel
24	Witchblade	October 2023	Current	--	ISDII Hammer	Captain

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