Information
Battlegroup:	III
BGCOM:	VA Locke Setzer
Wing Commanders:	LC Denys Elara (Wing X) MAJ Enrina Drosa (Wing XXII)
Nickname:	Cataclysm
Motto:	Stength to rise; power to fly
Wing(s):	Wing X Wing XXII
Status:	active
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Battlegroup III is a naval battlegroup of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet under the command of the TIE Corp's First Recon Division, and is home to both the ISDII Challenge and the MC-90 Renegade, including all remaining forces of the Infiltrator Wing.

History

Battlegroup III was formed under the Command of Admiral Silwar Naiilo on October 29th, 2022, as part of a reformation of the TIE Corps under new battlegroups. As part of this formation, the ISDII Challenge was reassigned to the newly-formed Battlegroup III as its flagship, with the MC-40 Roost serving as a support ship for Infiltrator Wing operations, which Battlegroup III absorbed as well.

On April 17, 2023, the Battlegroup expanded its fleet and its Infiltrator Wing operations with the arrival of the re-commissioned MC-90 Renegade. As part of this change, all Infiltrator Wing squadrons that had been stationed onboard the Challenge (Raven Squadron, Eagle Squadron, Firebird Squadron) were reassigned to the Renegade, with Tempest Squadron, Thunder Squadron, and the newly re-opened Typhoon Squadron remaining onboard the Challenge.

On July 18, 2023, Thunder Squadron and Raven Squadron were closed, temporarily reducing each capital ship in Battlegroup III to two active squadrons. On July 5, 2024, Scorpion Squadron was opened onboard the Renegade, bringing Battlegroup III up to five active squadrons.

Battlegroup III currently consists of two wings: Wing X (assigned to the Challenge) and Wing XXII (assigned to the Renegade).

Subordinate Units

• Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Challenge
  • TIE Corps Wing X
    •   Tempest Squadron - Active
    •   Typhoon Squadron - Active
    •   Inferno Squadron - Inactive
    •   Thunder Squadron - Inactive
    • Tornado Squadron - Inactive
    • Cyclone Squadron - Inactive
  • Challenge Space Superiority Line

• MC-90-class Calamari Crusier Renegade
  • TIE Corps Wing XXII
    •   Firebird Squadron - Active
    •   Eagle Squadron - Active
    •   Scorpion Squadron - Active
    •   Raven Squadron - Inactive
  • Renegade Space Superiority Line

Monthly Awards

Starting in May 2024, Battlegroup III began issuing awards to one stand-out squadron, pilot, and leader each month. The following section includes all monthly awards issued from the time this practice began.

Squadron of the Month

The Squadron of the Month award is given to the squadron that has showcased exceptional performance, with preference given to units for competition participation, followed by competition performance, followed by general activity. Above all, it is intended to recognize the contributions of a unit working together as a whole.

Month	Icon	Squadron Name	Squadron Commander
May 2024		Tempest Squadron	MAJ Morgoth
June 2024		Typhoon Squadron	GN Triji Boliv
July 2024		Firebird Squadron	GN Master
August 2024		Typhoon Squadron	GN Triji Boliv
September 2024		Typhoon Squadron	GN Triji Boliv

Pilot of the Month

The Pilot of the Month award is given to an individual member in Battlegroup III that has shown exemplary activity, either in quantity of contributions, quality of contributions, or a combination of both.

Month	Icon	Pilot Name	Squadron Name
May 2024		CM Jagged Fell III	Typhoon Squadron
June 2024		CM Odin Strongheart	Eagle Squadron
July 2024		LT IG-87	Firebird Squadron
August 2024		CM Jagged Fell III	Typhoon Squadron
September 2024		CM Jagged Fell III	Typhoon Squadron

Leader of the Month

The Leader of the Month award is given to an individual member in Battlegroup III (typically, a Squadron Commander or Flight Leader) that exemplifies the leadership qualities of the TIE Corps and has seen their unit have a positive benefit from their actions.

Month	Icon	Pilot Name	Squadron Name
May 2024		COL Mordred	Tempest Squadron
June 2024		GN Master	Firebird Squadron
July 2024		GN Jarek La'an	Scorpion Squadron
August 2024		GN Master	Firebird Squadron

Battlegroup Commanders