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|motto= "To the bitter end" | |motto= "To the bitter end" | ||
|nickname= The End | |nickname= The End | ||
| − | |commander=[[ | + | |commander=[[Commander|CMDR]] [[Matt Brass]] |
| − | |xo= | + | |xo=[[Lieutenant_Commander|LCM]] [[Jai_Thorne]] |
| − | |fls=[[ | + | |fls=[[Lieutenant Colonel|LC]] [[Vapen_Van%27an]] |
|veterans=*[[Colonel|COL]] [[Wolfverine]] | |veterans=*[[Colonel|COL]] [[Wolfverine]] | ||
*[[Major|MAJ]] [[JetMech]] | *[[Major|MAJ]] [[JetMech]] | ||
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''Motto - The End Brings Glory'' | ''Motto - The End Brings Glory'' | ||
| − | # '''CMDR/ | + | # '''CMDR/CM''' [[Matt Brass]] |
| − | # '''FM/LT''' [[ | + | # '''FM/LT''' [[Tango]] |
| − | # '''FM/LT''' [[ | + | # <i>vacant</i> |
| − | + | # '''FM/LT''' [[Bjornyorn]] | |
===Theta Flight II=== | ===Theta Flight II=== | ||
| − | ''Nickname - | + | ''Nickname - Theia's Children'' |
| − | ''Motto - | + | ''Motto - Strategic Radiance Prevails'' |
| − | # '''SQXO/ | + | # '''SQXO/LCM''' [[Jai Thorne]] |
# '''FM/LT''' [[beach89]] | # '''FM/LT''' [[beach89]] | ||
| − | # | + | # <i>vacant</i> |
# '''FM/LT''' [[Wheelzmckay]] | # '''FM/LT''' [[Wheelzmckay]] | ||
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''Motto - We've Got Your Six'' | ''Motto - We've Got Your Six'' | ||
| − | # '''FL/ | + | # '''FL/LC''' [[Vapen Van'an]] |
# '''FM/CM''' [[Lobsord]] | # '''FM/CM''' [[Lobsord]] | ||
| − | # '''FM/ | + | # '''FM/SL''' [[Redzen Orphanmaker]] |
| − | # '''FM/ | + | # '''FM/LT''' [[Jafan Dallo]] |
{{Ship | {{Ship | ||
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Crew Chief: [[Theta Crew Chief|Lourin Calis]] | Crew Chief: [[Theta Crew Chief|Lourin Calis]] | ||
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| + | Astromech: [[R5-T3|R5-T3 "Spotter"]] | ||
==Squadron History== | ==Squadron History== | ||
| − | Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, | + | Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predating the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage. |
===Reactivation=== | ===Reactivation=== | ||
| − | Jarek La'an took Command of Theta | + | |
| + | Jarek La'an took Command of Theta Squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 23 ABY (March 2014). The squadron was filled with transferred members of [[Lambda Squadron]]. In that first year, Theta took first place in Raise the Flag. They continued this tradition for 4 more years, winning RtF through 2018. As the years went on, some of the more veteran players with significant experience in the single-player games started moving to the reserves. In 28 ABY (2020), [[High Admiral|HA]] [[Pete Mitchell]] took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilots join, competitive Star Wars: Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs. | ||
===Remobilization=== | ===Remobilization=== | ||
| − | In | + | |
| − | In | + | In 31 ABY (2022), [[Vapen Van'an]] was assigned as Commander of Theta when GN Mitchell stepped down. This solidified Theta's transition to a more multiplayer-focused squadron. The squadron never forgot its' roots, still flying the older games, but generally moved toward more PvP and PvE focused. |
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| + | In 32 ABY, when [[Battlegroup II]] was expanded with the addition of the [[Relentless|ISDII Relentless]], pilots from [[Sigma Squadron]] moved to [[Hammer Squadron]]. After [[Squadron ReMobilization|ReMob]] in 31 ABY, and a brief period aboard the Relentless, the pilots of the new squadron moved back to the Warrior in Theta Squadron. | ||
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| + | ===Progession (33 ABY)=== | ||
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| + | The next year, 33 ABY, brought many changes for Theta. After the XO spot remained vacant for a few months, [[Nix Varro|LCM Nix Varro]] transferred from [[Sin Squadron]] to fill the vacancy. He brought a strong strategic mind as well as a desire to bring a new identity and enthusiasm to the squadron. Shortly after this, [[Jai Thorne|LCM Jai Thorne]] joined the TC and Theta as a Flight Member. His drive and notable performance quickly earned him the Flight Leader position. The addition of these officers filled out Theta's leadership as they rolled into Squadron Remobilization VI. | ||
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| + | They were not the only notable addition to Theta in 33 ABY; Jai had noticed that Theta's Crew Chief, while exemplary, was in need of some assistance, so he requisition a new R5 unit, [[R5-T3]] to help maintain, fix, and spot issues with the squadron's fighters. The droid quickly proved itself by finding and fixing some minor, and some not-so-minor, issues on the squadrons' craft. For this, they dubbed the droid "Spotter". | ||
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| + | Of minor note, this was also the year that the squadron patch received an update, not just increasing size and resolution, but updating the font to match Imperial Standard, Aurebesh. The Kraken was still featured, now with high-res tentacles and sharper lines. | ||
==Squadron Achievements== | ==Squadron Achievements== | ||
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! 8 || [[Pete Mitchell]] || June 28, 2020 || May 5, 2022 || 23 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Major]] || [[General]] | ! 8 || [[Pete Mitchell]] || June 28, 2020 || May 5, 2022 || 23 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Major]] || [[General]] | ||
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| − | ! 9 || [[Vapen Van'an]] || May 5, 2022 || Present || Current CMDR || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || N/A | + | ! 9 || [[Vapen Van'an]] || May 5, 2022 || July 7, 2024 || 26 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || [[Lieutenant Colonel]] |
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| + | ! 10 || [[Matt Brass]] || July 7, 2024 || Present || Current CMDR || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || N/A | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 30 August 2024
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| Theta Squadron | |
| Squadron Information | |
| Commander: | |
| Squadron Executive Officer: | |
| Flight Leader: | |
| Veterans: | |
| Wing: | |
| Command Ship: | |
| Squadron Role: | |
| Flight I: |
TIE Defender |
| Flight II: |
TIE Defender |
| Flight III: |
Delta-class JV-7 Escort Shuttle |
| Motto: |
"To the bitter end" |
| Nickname: |
The End |
| [ Source ] | |
Theta Squadron is a Special Insertion/Extraction squadron attached to Wing II of the Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer Warrior in Battlegroup II in service of the Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps. Theta is a squadron with a long history beginning in 2014 and including 5 consecutive Raise the Flag Victories.
Roster[edit]
Theta Flight I[edit]
Nickname - The Kraken's Maw
Motto - The End Brings Glory
- CMDR/CM Matt Brass
- FM/LT Tango
- vacant
- FM/LT Bjornyorn
Theta Flight II[edit]
Nickname - Theia's Children
Motto - Strategic Radiance Prevails
- SQXO/LCM Jai Thorne
- FM/LT beach89
- vacant
- FM/LT Wheelzmckay
Theta Flight III[edit]
Nickname - The Rear Guard
Motto - We've Got Your Six
- FL/LC Vapen Van'an
- FM/CM Lobsord
- FM/SL Redzen Orphanmaker
- FM/LT Jafan Dallo
| |
| TIE Defender | |
| Production Information | |
| Manufacturer: |
Sienar Fleet Systems |
| Product Line: |
TIE Series |
| Model: |
TIE Defender |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length: |
9.2m |
| Shield Rating: |
Novaldex Deflector Shield Generators |
| Crew: |
Pilot (1) |
| Cargo Capacity: |
65 Kilograms |
| Fleet Information | |
| Battlegroup: |
II |
| [ Source ] | |
Crew Chief: Lourin Calis
Astromech: R5-T3 "Spotter"
Squadron History[edit]
Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predating the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage.
Reactivation[edit]
Jarek La'an took Command of Theta Squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 23 ABY (March 2014). The squadron was filled with transferred members of Lambda Squadron. In that first year, Theta took first place in Raise the Flag. They continued this tradition for 4 more years, winning RtF through 2018. As the years went on, some of the more veteran players with significant experience in the single-player games started moving to the reserves. In 28 ABY (2020), HA Pete Mitchell took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilots join, competitive Star Wars: Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs.
Remobilization[edit]
In 31 ABY (2022), Vapen Van'an was assigned as Commander of Theta when GN Mitchell stepped down. This solidified Theta's transition to a more multiplayer-focused squadron. The squadron never forgot its' roots, still flying the older games, but generally moved toward more PvP and PvE focused.
In 32 ABY, when Battlegroup II was expanded with the addition of the ISDII Relentless, pilots from Sigma Squadron moved to Hammer Squadron. After ReMob in 31 ABY, and a brief period aboard the Relentless, the pilots of the new squadron moved back to the Warrior in Theta Squadron.
Progession (33 ABY)[edit]
The next year, 33 ABY, brought many changes for Theta. After the XO spot remained vacant for a few months, LCM Nix Varro transferred from Sin Squadron to fill the vacancy. He brought a strong strategic mind as well as a desire to bring a new identity and enthusiasm to the squadron. Shortly after this, LCM Jai Thorne joined the TC and Theta as a Flight Member. His drive and notable performance quickly earned him the Flight Leader position. The addition of these officers filled out Theta's leadership as they rolled into Squadron Remobilization VI.
They were not the only notable addition to Theta in 33 ABY; Jai had noticed that Theta's Crew Chief, while exemplary, was in need of some assistance, so he requisition a new R5 unit, R5-T3 to help maintain, fix, and spot issues with the squadron's fighters. The droid quickly proved itself by finding and fixing some minor, and some not-so-minor, issues on the squadrons' craft. For this, they dubbed the droid "Spotter".
Of minor note, this was also the year that the squadron patch received an update, not just increasing size and resolution, but updating the font to match Imperial Standard, Aurebesh. The Kraken was still featured, now with high-res tentacles and sharper lines.
Squadron Achievements[edit]
- In the 2014 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 3,335 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron.
- In the 2015 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,913 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
- In the 2016 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 5,450 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
- In the 2017 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,595 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
- In the 2018 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the
eightnine squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,478 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
Squadron Commanders[edit]
| # | CMDR | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Location | Starting Rank | Ending Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarek La'an | March 31, 2014 | October 10, 2015 | 18 Months | ISD II Warrior | Colonel | General |
| 2 | Mark Schueler | October 10, 2015 | July 4, 2018 | 32 Months | ISD II Warrior | Colonel | General |
| 3 | Jarek La'an | July 27, 2018 | April 22, 2019 | 8 months | ISD II Warrior | General | General |
| 4 | Nile Rosenau | April 22, 2019 | September 11, 2019 | 4 months | ISD II Warrior | Lieutenant Colonel | Lieutenant Colonel |
| 5 | Jarek La'an | September 11, 2019 | December 16, 2019 | 3 months | ISD II Warrior | General | General |
| 6 | Handril Madon | December 16, 2019 | April 2, 2020 | 3 months | ISD II Warrior | Colonel | Colonel |
| 7 | Charlie X | April 4, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | 2 months | ISD II Warrior | Commander | Commander |
| 8 | Pete Mitchell | June 28, 2020 | May 5, 2022 | 23 months | ISD II Warrior | Major | General |
| 9 | Vapen Van'an | May 5, 2022 | July 7, 2024 | 26 months | ISD II Warrior | Commander | Lieutenant Colonel |
| 10 | Matt Brass | July 7, 2024 | Present | Current CMDR | ISD II Warrior | Commander | N/A |
Historic Graphics[edit]
