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

HA Dempsey: June 27 2020 - present RA Angel: May 29 2008 - January 25 2008 VA Maverick: February 2008 - March 2008 RA Darklord: June 1 2007 - January 23 2007 HA Daniel Bonini: October 10 2006 - April 14 2007 VA Coranel Both: July 24 2006 - October 10 2006 RA Granite: March 28 2006 - July 24 2006 RA Kate Cantor Flyer: January 16 2006 - March 11 2006 VA Maverick: August 2005-November 2005 RA Prost Varseis: July 2005 VA Locke Setzer: February 19 2005 - July 24 2005 VA Stuart:August 28 2004 - February 19 2005 RA Locke Setzer:May 29 2004 - August 22 2004 RA Phantom:December 12 2003 - May 29 2004 RA Sephiroth: April 18 2003 - December 8 2003 RA Charles Spencer: April 8 2003 - June 2 2003 RA Mairin Astoris:October 27 2002 - March 30 2003 RA Corran Force:August 2002 RA Mell Kerrigan:May 6 2002 - June 16 2002 RA Locke Setzer: February 2 2002 - May 2 2002 RA Manitsas: April 19 2001 - December 1 2001 VA Corran Force: May 2000 - March 2001

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