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

name	tour of duty	time held
HA Anahorn Dempsey	Jun 27 2020 - present	current
RA Angel	May 29 2008 - Jan 25 2008	8 months
VA Maverick	Feb 2008 - Mar 2008	1 month
RA Darklord	Jun 1 2007 - Jan 23 2007	8 months
HA Daniel Bonini	Oct 10 2006 - Apr 14 2007	7 months
VA Coranel Both	Jul 24 2006 - Oct 10 2006	3 months
RA Granite	Mar 28 2006 - Jul 24 2006	3 months
RA Kate Cantor Flyer	Jan 16 2006 - Mar 11 2006	2 months
VA Maverick	Aug 2005 - Nov 2005
RA Prost Varseis	July 2005
VA Locke Setzer	Feb 19 2005 - Jul 24 2005	5 months
VA Stuart	Aug 28 2004 - Feb 19 2005	6 months
RA Locke Setzer	May 29 2004 - Aug 22 2004	3 months
RA Phantom	Dec 12 2003 - May 29 2004	5 months
RA Sephiroth	Apr 18 2003 - Dec 8 2003	8 months
RA Charles Spencer	Apr 8 2003 - Jun 2 2003	2 months
RA Mairin Astoris	Oct 27 2002 - Mar 30 2003	5 months
RA Corran Force	Aug 2002
RA Mell Kerrigan	May 6 2002 - Jun 16 2002	1 month
RA Locke Setzer	Feb 2 2002 - May 2 2002	3 months
RA Manitsas	Apr 19 2001 - Dec 1 2001	8 months
VA Corran Force	May 2000 - Mar 2001	10 months

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