Challenge

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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.


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, HA Daniel Bonini, VA Corran Force, VA Locke Setzer 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:

Squadron Nickname Objective Commander Flight I Flight II Flight III Commissioned on
Eagle Birds of Prey Infiltration MAJ Talon Jade T-65B X-wing T-65B X-wing T-65B X-wing Dec 19, 2020
Firebird TBA Infiltration COL Stryker T-65B X-wing T-65B X-wing BTL-A4 Y-wing Oct 7, 2020
Inferno Great TIEs of Fire Special Forces CPT EvilGrin TIE/IN Interceptor TIE/IN Interceptor TIE/IN Interceptor Jul 3, 2020
Tempest Riders on the Storm Deep Strike COL Silwar Naiilo TIE/D Defender Missile Boat Mk.II Missile Boat Mk.II Sep 16, 2020
Thunder Stormbringers Assassination MAJ Tygra Shadowclaw]] TIE/Ph Phantom Mk.I TIE/Ph Phantom Mk.I TIE/Ph Phantom Mk.I Jul 10, 2020


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