Spectre Squadron

Details

• Most recent activation: February 17th, 2023
• Theme song: Ghost Riders in the Sky
• Motto: Spectemur agendo — “Let us be judged by our acts”, submitted by FA Jarek La'an on March 3rd, 2023
• Patch: Created by FA Turtle Jerrar on March 13th, 2023, incorporating a Sith‑eye element suggested by LCM Vonnegut

Summary

• Veteran‑focused squadron positioned between active duty and Reserves
• Participates in Corps‑wide events without affecting battlegroup standings
• Maintains full AWOL and Involuntary Reserves standards
• Encourages pilots to engage in major TC events and combat ratings
• Provides a home for pilots with other EH/TC roles or lower month‑to‑month activity
• Assigned to Wing XVIII aboard the SSD Avenger
• Commanded by HA Plif, with SOO/AD John T. Clark as SQXO
• Patch designed by FA Turtle Jerrar with Sith‑eye motif from LCM Vonnegut

Roster

• See the full squadron listing here: Spectre Roster

Unit Titles Earned

Title	Season/Event
50% Task Completion	TIE Corps Exercise: Squadron (Re)Mobilization 7

Inception

Announcement posted by HA Plif on February 17th, 2023:

Occasionally, veteran pilots want to be part of the community more than they can from the Reserves but less than an active‑duty squadron with its usual operational tempo.

Some pilots want to participate in Corps‑wide events but do their own thing the rest of the time, especially if they have other TC or EH primary roles.

To appeal to these pilots, Spectre Squadron was launched. Spectre remains assigned to Wing XVIII on the SSD Avenger, separated from the three active battlegroups so it can operate independently.

Spectre participates in Corps‑wide competitions but does not contribute to battlegroup standings, similar to how Avenger Squadron has operated in recent Raise the Flags and Squadron (Re)Mobilizations.

Spectre upholds the same AWOL and Involuntary Reserves standards as other active‑duty squadrons. Though positioned as a compromise between active duty and the Reserves, it is run as an active‑duty unit.

The main difference is the lack of squadron and battlegroup competitions, though pilots are encouraged to participate in Corps‑level activities, major events, and combat ratings.

This provides an option for pilots in Inactive or Reserve status to return to the active roster.

To lead a squadron focused on veterans, HA Plif selected himself as commander, supported by IO/FA Turtle Jerrar (dual profile) and SOO/AD John T. Clark as SQXO.