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==Squadron History== | ==Squadron History== | ||
| − | + | Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predated the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage. | |
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| + | ===Reactivation=== | ||
| + | Jarek La'an took Command of Theta squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 22 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), [[General|GN]] [[Pete Mitchell]] took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilot join, competitive Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs. | ||
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| + | ===Remobilization=== | ||
| + | In 30 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 31 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. | ||
==Squadron Achievements== | ==Squadron Achievements== | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 30 June 2023
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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
Theta Flight I
Nickname - The Kraken's Maw
Motto - The End Brings Glory
- CMDR/LC Vapen Van'an
- FM/GN Pete Mitchell
- FM Vacant
- FM Vacant
Theta Flight II
Nickname - Tiran's Rangers
Motto - Only the Best
- SQXO/CM Tiran Marr
- FM/LT beach89
- FM/CM WhatsUpDock
- FM Vacant
Theta Flight III
Nickname - The Rear Guard
Motto - We've Got Your Back
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| Theta TIE Defender | |
| Ship Information | |
| Battlegroup: |
II |
| BGCOM: |
Admiral Marenta |
| Wing(s): |
II |
| Status: |
Active |
| [ Source ] | |
Crew Chief: Lourin Calis
Squadron History
Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predated the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage.
Reactivation
Jarek La'an took Command of Theta squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 22 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), GN Pete Mitchell took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilot join, competitive Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs.
Remobilization
In 30 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 31 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.
Squadron Achievements
- 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
| # | 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 | Present | Current CMDR | ISD II Warrior | Commander | N/A |
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