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|commander=[[Stryker|<span style="color:white;">COL Stryker</span>]]
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|xo=[[Jaxx Nassin|<span style="color:white;">MAJ Jaxx Nassin</span>]]
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*[[Stryker|<span style="color:white;">GN Stryker</span>]]
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|ship=[[Challenge|<span style="color:white;">ISD <i>Challenge</i></span>]]
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*[[Jeron Darkonis Astoris|<span style="color:white;">COL Jeron Darkonis Astoris</span>]]
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|mission=Infiltration
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*[[Triji Boliv|<span style="color:white;">COL Triji Boliv</span>]]
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|flightI= X-Wing
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*[[TI-40026 |<span style="color:white;">CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook</span>]]
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|flightII= X-Wing
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*[[NiksaVel|<span style="color:white;">COL NiksaVel</span>]]
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}}'''Firebird Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives|Infiltration]] squadron assigned to [[Wing X]] on the [[Challenge|Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer <i>Challenge</i>]]. In October 2020, Firebird Squadron became the fourth squadron activated in [[Wing X]], having formerly been stationed aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]].  
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|wing=[[Wing X|<span style="color:white;">Wing XXII</span>]]
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|group=[[Battlegroup III|<span style="color:white;">Group III</span>]]
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|ship=[[Renegade (ship)|<span style="color:white;">MC90 <i>Renegade</i></span>]]
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|mission=[[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]]
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|flightI= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/T-65B_X-wing_starfighter T-65B X-Wing]
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|flightII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
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|flightIII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
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'''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 <i>Warspite</i>]].  
  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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[[Image:Firebird Banner.jpg|thumb|Current Banner created by [[Vapen Van'an]] for Firebird Squadron]]
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===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.
 
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.
  
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[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
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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 <i>Redemption</i>]]. 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.
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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.
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===Aboard the ISD ''Challenge''===
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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.
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===Upgrading the Squadron===
  
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Re-equipped with upgraded T-65 X-Wings and BTL-A4 Y-Wings, the squadron was placed under the command of [[Colonel]] [[Stryker]], a veteran of [[Red Squadron]] aboard the [[Redemption|MC80B <i>Redemption</i>]]. 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.
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Following <i>Challenge</i>'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.
  
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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.
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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, <i>Firebird</i> 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].<br>
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[[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 <i>Firebird</i> could take part in.
  
 
==Awards & Honors==
 
==Awards & Honors==
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[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
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[[Image:A-Wing FB.jpg|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron A-Wing]]
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===Echelon Guardian===
 
===Echelon Guardian===
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In December 2020, [[Stryker | COL Stryker]] re-instated the Infiltrator Wing tradition of naming an [[Echelon Guardian]] each month as an honorary title given to the pilot whom they feel is an example of exemplary service and dedication to the IW.  
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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.  
 
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! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
 
! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
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! 2 || March 2021 || [[Jedgar]]
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! 3 || April 2021 || [[NiksaVel]]
 
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===Competitions===
 
===Competitions===
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! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || First Place
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! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || 1st Place
 
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! March-May 2021 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 3 || 4th Place
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! January-April 2021 || Challquilla Cup Season 1, Team Foghorn Leghorn || 1st Place
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! June-August 2021 || Imperial Storm 3 || 1st Place (ISD-II Challenge)
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! October 2021 || Raise The Flag 2021 || 4th Place
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! April-May 2022 || Imperial Storm 4 || 2nd Place (ISD-II Challenge)
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! June-July 2022 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 4 || 4th Place
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! October 2022 || Raise The Flag 2022 || 10th Place (2nd ISD-II Challenge)
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==Roster==
 
==Roster==
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[[Image:FirebirdY.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron Y-Wing]]
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[[Image:Flightsuit FB.jpg|thumb|right|Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron]]  
  
 
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! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
 
! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
 
|-  
 
|-  
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! colspan="3" | [[Stryker | COL Stryker]]
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! colspan="3" | CPT [[Sylas Pitt]]
 
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|-
 
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
 
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
 
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|-
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! colspan="3" | [[TI-40026 | LCM Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
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! colspan="3" | MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]]
 
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|-
 
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''  
 
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''  
 
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! COL [[Stryker]] || LCM [[Turel]] || LCM [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]  
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! CPT [[Sylas Pitt]] || MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]] || CPT [[TI-40026]]
 
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|-
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! VACANT || SL [[Ein Bowman]] || LT [[Kur Zattra]]
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! CM [[Jack Wynard]] || CM [[Badkid312]] || LT [[Jarl Torment]]
 
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|-
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! GN [[Elwood the Brave]] || MAJ [[Jedgar]] || VACANT
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! <i>vacant</i> || LT [[Wett]] || <i>vacant</i>
 
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|-
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! COL [[Ricaud]] || LT [[Skyhigh]] || COL [[NiksaVel]]
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! <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==Squadron Commanders==
 
==Squadron Commanders==
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Stryker]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 7 Oct 2020
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 11 Jul 2022
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 21 months, 4 days
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Taurus | Cade "Taurus" Tezo]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 11 Jul 2022
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 Dec 2022
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 months, 23 days
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Triji Boliv]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 Dec 2022
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 17 April 2023
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 months, 13 days
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Sylas Pitt]]
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| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 2 May 2023
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 8 July 2024

FirebirdPatch.png
Firebird Squadron
Squadron Information
Commander:

CPT Sylas Pitt

Squadron Executive Officer:

MAJ Jaxx Nassin

Veterans:
Wing:

Wing XXII

Battlegroup:

Group III

Command Ship:

MC90 Renegade

Squadron Role:

Reconnaissance

Flight I:

T-65B X-Wing

Flight II:

RZ-1 A-Wing

Flight III:

RZ-1 A-Wing

Motto:

"Honor the past, look to the future."

[ Source ]


Firebird Squadron is an 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 MC90 Warspite.


History[edit]

Current Banner created by Vapen Van'an for Firebird Squadron

Formation[edit]

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 or Knight, so it was a surprise when they were selected to accompany Grand Admiral 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 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[edit]

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[edit]

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 Reconnaissance as Objective, while replacing the Y-Wings and B-Wings with 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[edit]

Firebird Squadron X-Wing
Firebird Squadron A-Wing

Echelon Guardian[edit]

In December 2020, 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.

# Month Pilot Awarded
1 December 2020 Travis "TI-40026" Cook
2 March 2021 Jedgar
3 April 2021 NiksaVel

Competitions[edit]

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

Roster[edit]

Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron
CMDR
CPT Sylas Pitt
Executive Officer
MAJ Jaxx Nassin
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3
CPT Sylas Pitt MAJ Jaxx Nassin CPT TI-40026
CM Jack Wynard CM Badkid312 LT Jarl Torment
vacant LT Wett vacant
vacant vacant vacant

Squadron Commanders[edit]

Squadron Commanding Officers
CMDR Took Office Left Office Service Duration Assignment Start Rank End Rank
Stryker 7 Oct 2020 11 Jul 2022 21 months, 4 days ISD Challenge Colonel General
Cade "Taurus" Tezo 11 Jul 2022 4 Dec 2022 4 months, 23 days ISD Challenge Captain Captain
Triji Boliv 4 Dec 2022 17 April 2023 4 months, 13 days ISD Challenge Colonel Colonel
Sylas Pitt 2 May 2023 - - MC90 Renegade Captain -
 
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