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Firebird Squadron

2025-11-14T10:12:04Z

Jafan Russ: Addition Roster Edit

{{EH Squadron
|name=Firebird Squadron
|image=[[Image:FirebirdPatch.png|200px]]
|motto= "Honor the past, look to the future."
|commander=[[Master|GN Master]]
|xo=[[SirCaleb|MAJ SirCaleb]]
|fl=[[TI-40026|CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|veterans=
*[[Stryker|GN Stryker]]
*[[Jeron Darkonis Astoris|COL Jeron Darkonis Astoris]]
*[[Triji Boliv|COL Triji Boliv]]
*[[TI-40026 |CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
*[[NiksaVel|COL NiksaVel]]

|wing=[[Wing X|Wing XXII]]
|group=[[Battlegroup III|Group III]]
|ship=[[Renegade (ship)|MC90 Renegade]]
|mission=[[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]]
|flightI= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/T-65B_X-wing_starfighter T-65B X-Wing]
|flightII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
|flightIII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
}}

'''Firebird Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives|Reconnaissance]] squadron assigned to [[Wing XXII]] on the [[MC90 Renegade]]. In October 2020, Firebird Squadron became the fourth squadron activated in [[Wing X]], having formerly been stationed aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 Warspite]].

==History==
[[Image:Firebird Banner.jpg|thumb|Current Banner created by [[Vapen Van'an]] for Firebird Squadron]]
===Formation===

Firebird Squadron were founded as a reconnaissance unit for the old [[Infiltrator Wing]]. Originally equipped with A-Wings, Firebird were a reliable but unremarkable squadron when it came to performing their duties and scouting ahead of Battlegroup XVI. Never covering themselves with glory thanks to their role, they were often overshadowed by more famous Infiltrator Wing squadrons such as [[Shadow Squadron|Shadow]] or [[Knight Squadron|Knight]], so it was a surprise when they were selected to accompany [[Grand Admiral]] [[Rapier|Rapier's]] expedition into the Unknown Regions.

Re-equipped with upgraded T-65 X-Wings and BTL-A4 Y-Wings, the squadron was placed under the command of [[General]] [[Stryker]], a veteran of [[Red Squadron]] aboard the [[Redemption|MC80B Redemption]]. Their mission would be twofold: traditional Infiltrator Wing false flag operations against the New Republic, its allies, and other enemies of the Emperor's Hammer; but also to act as an aggressor squadron for training purposes to give new pilots a chance to fly against the ships they would be facing outside of the simulator.

To facilitate this, Stryker ordered the Firebird Squadron craft painted in a bright orange and grey paint scheme, imitating General Hera Syndulla's famous "Starbird Squadron" of the early New Republic, now known as the New Republic Precision Air Team. This, he believed, would lend credence to their continued use of older craft and allow them access to areas of the New Republic that line squadrons might not necessarily have clearance to enter.

===Aboard the ISD ''Challenge''===

The squadron integrated well and quickly despite the mocking of their comrades-in-arms. Instilling a sense of identity he had picked up from other Infiltrator Wing veterans, Stryker led Firebird to victory in a wing-wide contest organised by High Admiral Dempsey - the victory was bittersweet as it was almost immediately followed by the departure of three reliable pilots to form the core of the reformed [[Eagle Squadron]]. This came with its own benefits, however, as it was a sign that the Infiltrator Wing was seen as a useful component of the TIE Corps, and may soon be allowed greater independence in the form of their own ship.

===Upgrading the Squadron===

Following Challenge's domination of TIE Corps in Battle Season 3, the members of Firebird were granted the opportunity to select new craft for each flight. After much debate, Flight III chose the A/SF-01 B-Wing while Flight II decided to utilize the payloads of the BTL-A4 Y-Wing. Flight I chose to remain as the vanguard squadron with the venerable T-65 X-Wing.

After the successful completion of the Remobilization Exercice Edition 4, Firebird changed up his objective and the fighters of Flight II and Flight III. To return to the squadrons old roots, Firebird choose to adapt once more [[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]] as Objective, while replacing the Y-Wings and B-Wings with [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wings]. 
[[Captain]] [[Taurus]] decided once more to keep the X-Wings for Flight I to provide a better utility to his Squadron and widen the field of opportunities Firebird could take part in.

==Awards & Honors==
[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
[[Image:A-Wing FB.jpg|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron A-Wing]]

===Echelon Guardian===
In December 2020, [[Stryker | GN Stryker]] re-instated the Infiltrator Wing tradition of naming an [[Echelon Guardian]] as an honorary title given to a pilot whom they feel is an example of exemplary service and dedication to the IW.
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:50%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! #
! Month
! Pilot Awarded

|- valign="top"
! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|-
! 2 || March 2021 || [[Jedgar]]
|- valign="top"
|-
! 3 || April 2021 || [[NiksaVel]]
|- valign="top"
|}

===Competitions===
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:60%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! Date
! Description
! Position

|- valign="top"
! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! March-May 2021 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 3 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! January-April 2021 || Challquilla Cup Season 1, Team Foghorn Leghorn || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! June-August 2021 || Imperial Storm 3 || 1st Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! October 2021 || Raise The Flag 2021 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! April-May 2022 || Imperial Storm 4 || 2nd Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! June-July 2022 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 4 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! October 2022 || Raise The Flag 2022 || 10th Place (2nd ISD-II Challenge)
|}

==Roster==
[[Image:Flightsuit FB.jpg|thumb|right|Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron]]

{| class="colourbox collapsible uncollapsed" style="width:66%;"
! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
|-
! colspan="3" | GN [[Master]]
|-
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
|-
! colspan="3" | MAJ [[SirCaleb]]
|-
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''
|-
! GN [[Master]] || MAJ [[SirCaleb]] || LCM [[Tax]]
|-
! vacant || CM [[Yuria Vagandr]] || LT [[Munchy]]
|-
! vacant || LCM [[Jafan Russ]] || LT [[xXx_jimmyjohn_gamer_xXx]]
|-
! LCM [[An'ya Kuro]] || vacant || LT [[AresGodOfWar]]
|}

==Squadron Commanders==
{|cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="border:1px #333344 solid;background:#333;color:#ffffff;margin-top:-1.4em;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center; width:66%;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Squadron Commanding Officers'''
|-
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''CMDR'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Took Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Left Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Service Duration'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Assignment'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Start Rank'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''End Rank'''
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Stryker]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 7 Oct 2020
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 21 months, 4 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[General (TIE Corps)|General]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Taurus | Cade "Taurus" Tezo]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 months, 23 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Triji Boliv]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 17 April 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 months, 13 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Sylas Pitt]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 2 May 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Renegade (ship)|MC90 Renegade]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
|-
|colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; border-top:1px solid #111; color:#CCCCCC"| ''  ''
|}

[[Category:Battlegroup III]]

Firebird Squadron

2025-11-14T10:07:35Z

Jafan Russ: Updates Roster

{{EH Squadron
|name=Firebird Squadron
|image=[[Image:FirebirdPatch.png|200px]]
|motto= "Honor the past, look to the future."
|commander=[[Sylas Pitt|CPT Sylas Pitt]]
|xo=[[Jaxx Nassin|MAJ Jaxx Nassin]]
|fl=[[TI-40026|CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|veterans=
*[[Stryker|GN Stryker]]
*[[Jeron Darkonis Astoris|COL Jeron Darkonis Astoris]]
*[[Triji Boliv|COL Triji Boliv]]
*[[TI-40026 |CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
*[[NiksaVel|COL NiksaVel]]

|wing=[[Wing X|Wing XXII]]
|group=[[Battlegroup III|Group III]]
|ship=[[Renegade (ship)|MC90 Renegade]]
|mission=[[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]]
|flightI= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/T-65B_X-wing_starfighter T-65B X-Wing]
|flightII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
|flightIII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
}}

'''Firebird Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives|Reconnaissance]] squadron assigned to [[Wing XXII]] on the [[MC90 Renegade]]. In October 2020, Firebird Squadron became the fourth squadron activated in [[Wing X]], having formerly been stationed aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 Warspite]].

==History==
[[Image:Firebird Banner.jpg|thumb|Current Banner created by [[Vapen Van'an]] for Firebird Squadron]]
===Formation===

Firebird Squadron were founded as a reconnaissance unit for the old [[Infiltrator Wing]]. Originally equipped with A-Wings, Firebird were a reliable but unremarkable squadron when it came to performing their duties and scouting ahead of Battlegroup XVI. Never covering themselves with glory thanks to their role, they were often overshadowed by more famous Infiltrator Wing squadrons such as [[Shadow Squadron|Shadow]] or [[Knight Squadron|Knight]], so it was a surprise when they were selected to accompany [[Grand Admiral]] [[Rapier|Rapier's]] expedition into the Unknown Regions.

Re-equipped with upgraded T-65 X-Wings and BTL-A4 Y-Wings, the squadron was placed under the command of [[General]] [[Stryker]], a veteran of [[Red Squadron]] aboard the [[Redemption|MC80B Redemption]]. Their mission would be twofold: traditional Infiltrator Wing false flag operations against the New Republic, its allies, and other enemies of the Emperor's Hammer; but also to act as an aggressor squadron for training purposes to give new pilots a chance to fly against the ships they would be facing outside of the simulator.

To facilitate this, Stryker ordered the Firebird Squadron craft painted in a bright orange and grey paint scheme, imitating General Hera Syndulla's famous "Starbird Squadron" of the early New Republic, now known as the New Republic Precision Air Team. This, he believed, would lend credence to their continued use of older craft and allow them access to areas of the New Republic that line squadrons might not necessarily have clearance to enter.

===Aboard the ISD ''Challenge''===

The squadron integrated well and quickly despite the mocking of their comrades-in-arms. Instilling a sense of identity he had picked up from other Infiltrator Wing veterans, Stryker led Firebird to victory in a wing-wide contest organised by High Admiral Dempsey - the victory was bittersweet as it was almost immediately followed by the departure of three reliable pilots to form the core of the reformed [[Eagle Squadron]]. This came with its own benefits, however, as it was a sign that the Infiltrator Wing was seen as a useful component of the TIE Corps, and may soon be allowed greater independence in the form of their own ship.

===Upgrading the Squadron===

Following Challenge's domination of TIE Corps in Battle Season 3, the members of Firebird were granted the opportunity to select new craft for each flight. After much debate, Flight III chose the A/SF-01 B-Wing while Flight II decided to utilize the payloads of the BTL-A4 Y-Wing. Flight I chose to remain as the vanguard squadron with the venerable T-65 X-Wing.

After the successful completion of the Remobilization Exercice Edition 4, Firebird changed up his objective and the fighters of Flight II and Flight III. To return to the squadrons old roots, Firebird choose to adapt once more [[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]] as Objective, while replacing the Y-Wings and B-Wings with [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wings]. 
[[Captain]] [[Taurus]] decided once more to keep the X-Wings for Flight I to provide a better utility to his Squadron and widen the field of opportunities Firebird could take part in.

==Awards & Honors==
[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
[[Image:A-Wing FB.jpg|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron A-Wing]]

===Echelon Guardian===
In December 2020, [[Stryker | GN Stryker]] re-instated the Infiltrator Wing tradition of naming an [[Echelon Guardian]] as an honorary title given to a pilot whom they feel is an example of exemplary service and dedication to the IW.
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:50%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! #
! Month
! Pilot Awarded

|- valign="top"
! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|-
! 2 || March 2021 || [[Jedgar]]
|- valign="top"
|-
! 3 || April 2021 || [[NiksaVel]]
|- valign="top"
|}

===Competitions===
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:60%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! Date
! Description
! Position

|- valign="top"
! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! March-May 2021 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 3 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! January-April 2021 || Challquilla Cup Season 1, Team Foghorn Leghorn || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! June-August 2021 || Imperial Storm 3 || 1st Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! October 2021 || Raise The Flag 2021 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! April-May 2022 || Imperial Storm 4 || 2nd Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! June-July 2022 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 4 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! October 2022 || Raise The Flag 2022 || 10th Place (2nd ISD-II Challenge)
|}

==Roster==
[[Image:Flightsuit FB.jpg|thumb|right|Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron]]

{| class="colourbox collapsible uncollapsed" style="width:66%;"
! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
|-
! colspan="3" | GN [[Master]]
|-
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
|-
! colspan="3" | MAJ [[SirCaleb]]
|-
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''
|-
! GN [[Master]] || MAJ [[SirCaleb]] || LCM [[Tax]]
|-
! vacant || CM [[Yuria Vagandr]] || LT [[Munchy]]
|-
! vacant || LCM [[Jafan Russ]] || LT [[xXx_jimmyjohn_gamer_xXx]]
|-
! LCM [[An'ya Kuro]] || vacant || LT [[AresGodOfWar]]
|}

==Squadron Commanders==
{|cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="border:1px #333344 solid;background:#333;color:#ffffff;margin-top:-1.4em;margin:0 0 1em 1em;text-align:center; width:66%;"
|-
| colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Squadron Commanding Officers'''
|-
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''CMDR'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Took Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Left Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Service Duration'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Assignment'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Start Rank'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''End Rank'''
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Stryker]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 7 Oct 2020
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 21 months, 4 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[General (TIE Corps)|General]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Taurus | Cade "Taurus" Tezo]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 months, 23 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Triji Boliv]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 17 April 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 months, 13 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD Challenge]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Sylas Pitt]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 2 May 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Renegade (ship)|MC90 Renegade]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
|-
|colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; border-top:1px solid #111; color:#CCCCCC"| ''  ''
|}

[[Category:Battlegroup III]]