Challenge

The Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Challenge is a ship of the Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps. It is currently assigned as the lead ship of Battlegroup II, and is home to Wing X.

History and Lineage

In June 2020, the ISDII Challenge was re-activated along with its assigned wing, Wing X. High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey was assigned as the ship's Commodore.

Formerly, the ISDII Challenge was a ship of the TIE Corps Battlegroups and was the host of Wing X. The TIE Corps Commander and the Strategic Operations Officer also previously had their Command Offices on the ship.

In its history, the ISDII Challenge has been home to many legends of the TIE Corps, including but not limited to VA Zósite Kónstyte Styles, GN Elwood the Brave, RA Kate Cantor Flyer and many others.

Former Commodores

Preceded by DirtyVader	Inferno Commander Jun 2007-Aug 2007	Succeeded by APanasyuk
Preceded by Gilad Pelleaon	Delta Commander October 2012-February 2015	Succeeded by John T. Clark
Preceded by Elwood the Brave	Hammer Commodore February 2015-December 2016	Succeeded by Miles Prower
Preceded by DarkLord	Challenge Commodore June 2020-present	Succeeded by N/A

Order of Battle

Challenge is the flagship of Battlegroup III, which consists of the following:

Firebird Squadron - Infilitration - Colonel Stryker

• 3 Flights - Flight I (X-wing), Flight II (X-wing), Flight III (Y-wing)

Inferno Squadron - Special Forces - Commander EvilGrin

• 3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Interceptor), Flight II (TIE Interceptor), Flight III (TIE Reaper)

Tempest Squadron - Deep Strike - Colonel Silwar Naiilo

• 3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Defender), Flight II (Missile Boat Mk. II), Flight III (Missile Boat Mk. II)

Thunder Squadron - Assassination - General Phoenix Berkana

• 3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Phantom Mk. I), Flight II (TIE Phantom Mk. I), Flight III (TIE Phantom Mk. I)

Eagle Squadron - Infiltration - Major Talon Jade

• 3 Flights - Flight I (X-wingI), Flight II (X-wing), Flight III (X-wing)

Escort Carrier Suppressor

• 6 Squadrons

Victory Star Destroyer Formidable

• 2 Squadrons

Modified Immobiliser-418 Cruiser Fairchild

• 1 Squadron

Dreadnought Corellia

• 1 Squadron

Assault Frigate Illustrious

• 2 Squadrons

Nebulon-B2 Frigate Thunderchild

• 1 Squadron

Nebulon-B Frigate Hellfire 1 Squadron Nebulon-B Frigate Surefire

• 1 Squadron

Strike Cruiser Hermes

• 1 Squadron

Corellian Gunship Group Lightning(3 ships)

• 1 flight each

Modified Corvette Group Blizzard (3 ships)

• 1 flight each

Corellian Corvette Group Rain (3 ships)

• 1 flight each

Gust Squadron

• Transport

Monsoon Squadron

• Personal Transport

Storm Cloud Squadron

• Utility