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|class=Imperial II-class Star Destroyer
 
|class=Imperial II-class Star Destroyer
 
|name=Challenge
 
|name=Challenge
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|battlegroup=Battlegroup III
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|battlegroup=[[Battlegroup III]]
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|commodore=HA Anahorn Dempsey
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|commodore=[[Locke Setzer|VA Locke Setzer]] (as BGCOM)
 
|nickname=The Storm's Eye
 
|nickname=The Storm's Eye
 
|motto= "Storm is our business, destruction our target, fear our ally"
 
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[[File:Silwar_naiilo_cmdr_uniform.png|224px|thumb|right|Example of a Challenge uniform; the uniform of GN Silwar Naiilo during their time as Tempest CMDR. Challenge uniforms feature blue piping and blue lapels featuring a silver "X".]]
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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]].
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The '''Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Challenge''' is a ship of the Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps.  It is currently assigned as the Command ship of [[Battlegroup III]], and is home to [[Wing X]].
  
  
 
==History and Lineage==
 
==History and Lineage==
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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.
 
  
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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.
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Opened February 7th, 1996, the Challenge was a member of Battlegroup II with its sister ship, the ISD Relentless. Split apart as part of a fleet realignment, the Challenge eventually settled in the [[TIE Corps Battlegroups]], where it was the TIE Corps Flagship from 2006-2010. The [[TIE Corps Commander]] and the [[Strategic Operations Officer]] previously had their Command Offices on the ship. The Challenge is now, and has historically been, host to [[Wing X]].
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In June 2020, the Challenge was re-activated along with its assigned wing, [[Wing X]].  [[High Admiral]] [[Anahorn Dempsey]] was assigned as the ship's Commodore.
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Soon after its commissioning, HA Dempsey brought in former [[Typhoon Squadron|Typhoon]] pilot [[Denys Elara]] to be the ship's [[Wing Commander]], who received the appointment rank of [[Lieutenant Colonel]].
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In July 2021, [[High Admiral]] [[Anahorn Dempsey]] retired and [[Vice Admiral]] [[Silwar Naiilo]] took the helm as commodore. In November 2021, the Challenge once again became the TIE Corps Flagship.
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On October 29th, 2022, the Challenge was reassigned to the newly-formed [[Battlegroup III]] as its flagship. From this moment until present times, the Challenge has been directly under the command of the [[Battlegroup Commander]] of Battlegroup III.
  
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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.
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On April 17, 2023, as part of the Battlegroup Expansion effort in the TIE Corps, the [[Infiltrator Wing]] squadrons (which had been stationed on the Challenge since its reopening in 2020) were reassigned to [[Wing XXII]] and the [[Renegade (ship) | MC-90 Renegade]], returning the Challenge to its traditional role of housing only Imperial starships.
  
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The Challenge has long been manned by some of the more unique personalities in the fleet, including but not limited to VA [[Zósite Kónstyte Styles]], GN [[Elwood the Brave]], RA [[Kate Cantor Flyer]], HA [[Daniel Bonini]], VA [[Corran Force]], VA [[Locke Setzer]], AD [[Silwar Naiilo]], and HA [[Anahorn Dempsey]], making it home to the most prodigious supply of liquor in the fleet. [[Chalquila]] is said to be some of the most feared alcohol in the fleet, used to power both the Challenge's pilots and their ships, as well as their enemies' fear.
  
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==Former Commodores==
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Much of the Challenge's history is archived on the [http://isdchallenge.org/ ISD-II Challenge Website], last updated in 2010.
  
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==Competition History==
  
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* [http://rtf.tsaunders.net/ Raise the Flag 2021]. The ISDII Challenge took first place and became the TIE Corps Flagship for 2021, hosting the [[TIE Corps Commander|TCCOM]] and [[Strategic Operations Officer|SOO]]. [[Tempest Squadron]] took first place, becoming the TCCOM's Escort Squadron, and [[Phalk Sturm]] was the first-place pilot, earning the title of TCCOM's Wingman. The Challenge had nearly 100% participation from her pilots.
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* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/competitions.php?id=3273 Squadron ReMobilization 3]. [[Tempest Squadron]] took second place and [[Firebird Squadron]] took third out of twelve squadrons. Participating members from both squadrons earned an [[MUA]].
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* [[TIE Corps in Battle Season 3]]. The Challenge took first place with 457 points; the Warrior was second with 330, and the Hammer third with 265. All participants earned an [[MUA]].
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* [[Imperial Storm|Imperial Storm 3]] ([https://tc.emperorshammer.org/showreport.php?nr=3909 Results]). The Challenge took first place with  30,355 points; the Hammer was second with 22,490; and the Warrior was third with 20,225. All participants earned an [[MUA]].
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* EH TIE Corps Flagship 2009/2010
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* EH TIE Corps Flagship 2008/2009
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* EH TIE Corps Flagship 2007/2008
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* EH TIE Corps Flagship 2006/2007
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* Defeated MC-80B Redemption (April/May 2007)
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* TIE Corps Battlegroups Flagship 2006/2007
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* TIE Corps Battlegroups Flagship 2005/2006
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* TCCOM's Own (December 2005)
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* TCCOM's Own (November 2005)
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* TCCOM's Own (October 2005)
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* TCCOM's Own (September 2005)
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* TCCOM's Own (July 2005)
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* Defeated ISD Relentless (March 2005)
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* ECR VII Champions (2005)
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* ECR VI Champions (October 2004)
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* ECR IV (2nd) Champions (2002)
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==Notable Fiction==
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* [[File:ISDII_Challenge_Newsletter_-1.pdf|Issue 1]] - January 2022
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* [[File:Fathers_Day_Special.pdf|Father's Day Special]] - June 2022
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[[Image:Challenge-by-newt.jpeg]]
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==Command History==
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{| style="width:550pt;"
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|-
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|width="100pt" | '''name'''
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|width="70pt" | '''tour of duty'''
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|width="70pt" |
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|width="70pt" | '''time held'''
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|-
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| VA [[Locke Setzer]] (as BGCOM) || Jan 10 2024 || || ''current''
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|-
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| AD [[Stryker]] (as BGCOM) || Dec 19 2022 || Jan 9 2024 || 12 months
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|-
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| AD [[Silwar Naiilo]] || Jul 1 2021 || Dec 11 2022 || 17 months
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|-
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| HA [[Anahorn Dempsey]] || Jun 27 2020 || Jun 30 2021 || 12 months
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|-
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| RA [[Angel]] || May 29 2008 || Jan 25 2008 || 8 months
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|-
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| VA [[Maverick]] || Feb 2008 || Mar 2008 || 1 month
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|-
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| RA [[Darklord]] || Jun 1 2007 || Jan 23 2007 || 8 months
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|-
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| HA [[Daniel Bonini]] || Oct 10 2006 || Apr 14 2007 || 7 months
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|-
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| VA [[Coranel Both]] || Jul 24 2006 || Oct 10 2006 || 3 months
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|-
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| RA [[Granite]] || Mar 28 2006 || Jul 24 2006 || 3 months
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|-
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| RA [[Kate Cantor Flyer]] || Jan 16 2006 || Mar 11 2006 || 2 months
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|-
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| VA [[Maverick]] || July 2005 || Nov 2005 || 5 months
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|-
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| RA [[Prost Varsis]] || July 2005 || July 2005 || 1 day
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| VA [[Locke Setzer]] || Feb 19 2005 || Jul 24 2005 || 5 months
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| VA [[Stuart]] || Aug 28 2004 || Feb 19 2005 || 6 months
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| RA [[Locke Setzer]] || May 29 2004 || Aug 22 2004 || 3 months
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| RA [[Phantom]] || Dec 12 2003 || May 29 2004 || 5 months
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| RA [[Sephiroth]] || Apr 18 2003 || Dec 8 2003 || 8 months
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| RA [[Charles Spencer]] || Apr 8 2003 || Jun 2 2003 || 2 months
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| RA [[Mairin Astoris]] || Oct 27 2002 || Mar 30 2003 || 5 months
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| RA [[Corran Force]] || Jun 16 2002 || Oct 20 2002 || 4 months
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| RA [[Mell Kerrigan]] || May 6 2002 || Jun 16 2002 || 1 month
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| RA [[Locke Setzer]] || Feb 2 2002 || May 2 2002 || 3 months
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| RA [[Manitsas]] || Apr 19 2001 || Dec 1 2001 || 8 months
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| VA [[Corran Force]] || May 1 2000 || Apr 17 2001 || 12 months
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| RA [[Torres]] || Aug 11 1999 || Apr 1 2000 || 9 months
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| HA [[Striker]] || May 8 1999 || May 10 1999 || 2 days
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| FA [[Kessler]] ||  ||  ||
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| [[Stretch]] ||  ||  ||
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| GA [[Rapier]] || Jan 1998 || Mar 1998 || 2 months
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==NPCs of the ISDII Challenge==
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* [[Denys Elara|LC Denys Elara]], Wing Commander of Wing X
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* LT Billam, Communications Officer, ISDII Challenge Bridge
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* [[Harlon Reiss | COL Harlon Reiss]], a Battalion Commander in command of a [[Hammer's Fist]] battalion stationed on the Challenge
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* [[Canto Val-Har | LT Canto Val-Har]], a Doctor
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* [[Lev Gora]], Chief Maintenance Officer of Main Engine Crew #16
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* [[Roolo]], a Mechanic exclusively assigned to [[Tempest Squadron]]
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* [[Stee've]], a Hangar Deck Technician
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* [[C2-4T]], a astromech droid assigned to janitorial duties
  
 
==Order of Battle ==
 
==Order of Battle ==
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Challenge is the flagship of Battlegroup III, which consists of the following:
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The ISD-II ''Challenge'' is an Imperial II class Star Destroyer, and as such is fully equipped with up to six full squadrons of twelve starfighters each. Currently, there are six starfighter squadrons assigned to the ship:
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{| style="width:100%;"
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|-
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|width="100pt" | '''Squadron'''
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|width="140pt" | '''Nickname'''
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|width="120pt" | '''Objective'''
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|width="180pt" | '''Commander'''
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|width="160pt" | '''Flight I'''
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|width="160pt" | '''Flight II'''
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|width="160pt" | '''Flight III'''
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|width="90pt"| '''Commissioned on'''
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| [[Tempest Squadron|Tempest]] || Riders on the Storm || [[Squadron Objectives#Deep Strike|Deep Strike]] || MAJ [[Colo Delste]] || TIE/D Defender || [[Tempest-class TIE Punisher]] || [[Tempest-class TIE Punisher]] || Sep 16, 2020
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| [[Typhoon Squadron|Typhoon]] || The Storm From Hell || [[Squadron Objectives#VIP Escort|VIP Escort]] || GN [[Triji Boliv]] || TIE/D Defender || Missile Boat Mk.I || TIE Advanced || Apr 17, 2023
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[[Firebird Squadron]] - Infilitration - [[Stryker|Colonel Stryker]]
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As part of a Battlegroup, the ISD-II ''Challenge'' has many support craft:
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*3 Flights - Flight I (X-wing), Flight II (X-wing), Flight III (Y-wing)
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* Modified Immobiliser-418 Cruiser [[''Fairchild'']]
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[[Inferno Squadron]] - Special Forces - [[EvilGrin|Commander EvilGrin]]
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* Assault Frigate Mk.I [[''Illustrious'']]
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*3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Interceptor), Flight II (TIE Interceptor), Flight III (TIE Reaper)
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* ''Nebulon B''-class Frigate [[''Thunderchild'']]
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[[Tempest Squadron]] - Deep Strike - [[Silwar Naiilo|Colonel Silwar Naiilo]]
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* ''Arquitens''-class Light Cruiser [[''Hellfire'']]
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*3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Defender), Flight II (Missile Boat Mk. II), Flight III (Missile Boat Mk. II)
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* ''Arquitens''-class Light Cruiser [[''Surefire'']]
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[[Thunder Squadron]] - Assassination - [[Phoenix Berkana|General Phoenix Berkana]]
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* ''Strike''-class Medium Cruiser [[''Hermes'']]
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*3 Flights - Flight I (TIE Phantom Mk. I), Flight II (TIE Phantom Mk. I), Flight III (TIE Phantom Mk. I)
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* ''MC-40''-class Cruiser [[''Roost'']]  
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[[Eagle Squadron]] - Infiltration - [[Talon Jade|Major Talon Jade]]
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* ''Raider''-class Corvette [[''Lightning'']]
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*3 Flights - Flight I (X-wingI), Flight II (X-wing), Flight III (X-wing)
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* ''Raider''-class Corvette [[''Blizzard'']]
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Escort Carrier Suppressor
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* ''TIE/Reaper'' squadron [[''Gust'']]
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*6 Squadrons
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* ''Lambda''-class, ''Escort''-class, and ''Heavy''-class Lambda Shuttle squadron [[''Monsoon'']]
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Victory Star Destroyer Formidable
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* Utility ship squadron [[''Stormcloud'']]
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*2 Squadrons
 
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Modified Immobiliser-418 Cruiser Fairchild
 
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*1 Squadron
 
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Dreadnought Corellia
 
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*1 Squadron
 
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Assault Frigate Illustrious
 
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*2 Squadrons
 
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Nebulon-B2 Frigate Thunderchild
 
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*1 Squadron
 
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Nebulon-B Frigate Hellfire
 
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1 Squadron
 
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Nebulon-B Frigate Surefire
 
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*1 Squadron
 
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Strike Cruiser Hermes
 
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*1 Squadron
 
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Corellian Gunship Group Lightning(3 ships)
 
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*1 flight each
 
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Modified Corvette Group Blizzard (3 ships)
 
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*1 flight each
 
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Corellian Corvette Group Rain (3 ships)
 
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*1 flight each
 
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Gust Squadron
 
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*Transport
 
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Monsoon Squadron
 
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*Personal Transport
 
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Storm Cloud Squadron
 
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*Utility
 
  
 
 
 
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[[Category:Battlegroup III]]

Latest revision as of 12:45, 26 March 2024

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Challenge.png
Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Challenge
Ship Information
Battlegroup:

Battlegroup III

Commodore:

VA Locke Setzer (as BGCOM)

Nickname:

The Storm's Eye

Motto:

"Storm is our business, destruction our target, fear our ally"

Wing(s):

Wing X

Status:

Active

[ Source ]


Example of a Challenge uniform; the uniform of GN Silwar Naiilo during their time as Tempest CMDR. Challenge uniforms feature blue piping and blue lapels featuring a silver "X".

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


History and Lineage[edit]

Opened February 7th, 1996, the Challenge was a member of Battlegroup II with its sister ship, the ISD Relentless. Split apart as part of a fleet realignment, the Challenge eventually settled in the TIE Corps Battlegroups, where it was the TIE Corps Flagship from 2006-2010. The TIE Corps Commander and the Strategic Operations Officer previously had their Command Offices on the ship. The Challenge is now, and has historically been, host to Wing X.

In June 2020, the Challenge was re-activated along with its assigned wing, Wing X. High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey was assigned as the ship's Commodore. Soon after its commissioning, HA Dempsey brought in former Typhoon pilot Denys Elara to be the ship's Wing Commander, who received the appointment rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

In July 2021, High Admiral Anahorn Dempsey retired and Vice Admiral Silwar Naiilo took the helm as commodore. In November 2021, the Challenge once again became the TIE Corps Flagship.

On October 29th, 2022, the Challenge was reassigned to the newly-formed Battlegroup III as its flagship. From this moment until present times, the Challenge has been directly under the command of the Battlegroup Commander of Battlegroup III.

On April 17, 2023, as part of the Battlegroup Expansion effort in the TIE Corps, the Infiltrator Wing squadrons (which had been stationed on the Challenge since its reopening in 2020) were reassigned to Wing XXII and the MC-90 Renegade, returning the Challenge to its traditional role of housing only Imperial starships.

The Challenge has long been manned by some of the more unique personalities in the fleet, including but not limited to VA Zósite Kónstyte Styles, GN Elwood the Brave, RA Kate Cantor Flyer, HA Daniel Bonini, VA Corran Force, VA Locke Setzer, AD Silwar Naiilo, and HA Anahorn Dempsey, making it home to the most prodigious supply of liquor in the fleet. Chalquila is said to be some of the most feared alcohol in the fleet, used to power both the Challenge's pilots and their ships, as well as their enemies' fear.

Much of the Challenge's history is archived on the ISD-II Challenge Website, last updated in 2010.

Competition History[edit]

  • Raise the Flag 2021. The ISDII Challenge took first place and became the TIE Corps Flagship for 2021, hosting the TCCOM and SOO. Tempest Squadron took first place, becoming the TCCOM's Escort Squadron, and Phalk Sturm was the first-place pilot, earning the title of TCCOM's Wingman. The Challenge had nearly 100% participation from her pilots.
  • Squadron ReMobilization 3. Tempest Squadron took second place and Firebird Squadron took third out of twelve squadrons. Participating members from both squadrons earned an MUA.
  • TIE Corps in Battle Season 3. The Challenge took first place with 457 points; the Warrior was second with 330, and the Hammer third with 265. All participants earned an MUA.
  • Imperial Storm 3 (Results). The Challenge took first place with 30,355 points; the Hammer was second with 22,490; and the Warrior was third with 20,225. All participants earned an MUA.
  • EH TIE Corps Flagship 2009/2010
  • EH TIE Corps Flagship 2008/2009
  • EH TIE Corps Flagship 2007/2008
  • EH TIE Corps Flagship 2006/2007
  • Defeated MC-80B Redemption (April/May 2007)
  • TIE Corps Battlegroups Flagship 2006/2007
  • TIE Corps Battlegroups Flagship 2005/2006
  • TCCOM's Own (December 2005)
  • TCCOM's Own (November 2005)
  • TCCOM's Own (October 2005)
  • TCCOM's Own (September 2005)
  • TCCOM's Own (July 2005)
  • Defeated ISD Relentless (March 2005)
  • ECR VII Champions (2005)
  • ECR VI Champions (October 2004)
  • ECR IV (2nd) Champions (2002)

Notable Fiction[edit]

Challenge-by-newt.jpeg

Command History[edit]

name tour of duty time held
VA Locke Setzer (as BGCOM) Jan 10 2024 current
AD Stryker (as BGCOM) Dec 19 2022 Jan 9 2024 12 months
AD Silwar Naiilo Jul 1 2021 Dec 11 2022 17 months
HA Anahorn Dempsey Jun 27 2020 Jun 30 2021 12 months
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 July 2005 Nov 2005 5 months
RA Prost Varsis July 2005 July 2005 1 day
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 Jun 16 2002 Oct 20 2002 4 months
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 1 2000 Apr 17 2001 12 months
RA Torres Aug 11 1999 Apr 1 2000 9 months
HA Striker May 8 1999 May 10 1999 2 days
FA Kessler
Stretch
GA Rapier Jan 1998 Mar 1998 2 months

NPCs of the ISDII Challenge[edit]

Order of Battle[edit]

The ISD-II Challenge is an Imperial II class Star Destroyer, and as such is fully equipped with up to six full squadrons of twelve starfighters each. Currently, there are six starfighter squadrons assigned to the ship:

Squadron Nickname Objective Commander Flight I Flight II Flight III Commissioned on
Tempest Riders on the Storm Deep Strike MAJ Colo Delste TIE/D Defender Tempest-class TIE Punisher Tempest-class TIE Punisher Sep 16, 2020
Typhoon The Storm From Hell VIP Escort GN Triji Boliv TIE/D Defender Missile Boat Mk.I TIE Advanced Apr 17, 2023


As part of a Battlegroup, the ISD-II Challenge has many support craft:

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