Robert Hogan

Rear Admiral Robert Hogan is the Command Attache to the Training Officer and is a Flight Leader of Sin Squadron aboard the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Warrior. He has previously served as the Commander of Sin Squadron and led the Warrior team in Imperial Storm 3.

Biography

Family History

Lawrence Hogan (father of Robert Hogan), born 20 BBY, was a naval officer, graduated from the Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant in 2 ABY twenty-sixth in his class of 5,000, commissioned, and assigned to the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer Adjudicator’s navigation section. A Lieutenant, he was captured by the New Republic when his ship was boarded, and was held and tortured pending trial by a court martial on charges of war crimes. Under the New Republic’s revised judicial priorities of focusing on convicting senior and flag officers, he was granted clemency in 4 ABY and fled to the Outer Rim, settling down in Aurora Prime in 5 ABY.

Katherine Anesway (later Katherine Hogan and mother of Robert Hogan), born 21 BBY, was a naval officer, graduated from the Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant in 2 ABY third in her class of 5,000, commissioned, sent to command school, and assigned to the newly commissioned Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Avenger, operations section, in 3 ABY. Anesway would serve on many ships of the line, including the Sovereign-class Super Star Destroyer Sovereign. She resigned her naval commission in 10 ABY in order to focus on starting a family.

Hogan and Anesway met at the Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant and quickly became close friends. After they were commissioned and dispatched to the fleet, they lost touch until they reunited on Aurora Prime in 5 ABY. Soon after, the two became romantically involved and were married in 7 ABY.

Early Life

Robert Hogan, the only child of Lawrence and Katherine Hogan, was born in the seventh month of 9 ABY on Aurora Prime. As the child of two respectable Imperial naval officers, Hogan enjoyed a moderately high social standing growing up and quickly developed a fascination with spaceflight. While a young boy, his father was offered a transport flight instructor position at the Imperial Naval Academy and often took Hogan along on short training flights. As soon as he was able, he transmitted his application to the Academy and was accepted into the 28 ABY graduating class.

Formal Education

In 25 ABY at age 16, Hogan was accepted to the Imperial Naval Academy on Aurora Prime, where he began a rigorous curriculum with the goal of following in his parents’ footsteps. Although they were opposed to this and wanted a more quiet and peaceful life for him, they did support him in his endeavors. While at the Academy, Hogan studied a vast array or courses from multiple disciplines, eventually pursuing a specialization in electronic warfare and a career as a pilot. Hogan graduated from the Academy with honors, was on the Commandant’s List, and obtained his flight certification during his intense course of study.

Personal Life and Interests

During his childhood, Hogan was exposed to a variety of hobbies and pursuits, but drawn most to music, specifically the trumpet. While attending the Imperial Naval Academy, Hogan continued that passion, playing as a member of the Ceremonial Band and performing in a number of prominent parades and ceremonies. In addition to his military duties as a pilot, Hogan also greatly enjoys recreational flying, and hopes to purchase a civilian craft for use on leaves in the near future.

Military Career

In 28 ABY, Hogan underwent final flight officer training with the Emperor’s Hammer aboard the Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Avenger while the First Recon Division was mobilized and on patrol in a classified location. While in training on the Avenger, Hogan gained flight experience in the TIE/ln Fighter, TIE/in Interceptor, and TIE/sb Bomber.

Sin Squadron

Upon earning his flight certification and being commissioned in the TIE Corps, Hogan was assigned to Sin Squadron aboard the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Warrior. Under the command of squadron commander Colonel Zekk Terrik and flight leader Colonel Stryker, Hogan began to adjust to the squadron’s exclusive TIE model, the TIE Sinister. Within days of his arriving to Sin, he earned a promotion to Lieutenant by flying multiple missions in his newly assigned craft.

In his first month in Sin Squadron, Hogan earned the Commendation of Bravery for completing 30 missions and finished his basic training at IWATS, staying on to learn more about squadron management and advanced fighter tactics. With both high activity levels and communications skills, he was quickly promoted to Lieutenant Commander and appointed as flight leader of Sin’s third flight and made the squadron’s executive officer. In his new leadership role, Hogan sought to make his activity an example for his flight, and earned multiple Silver Stars and Bronze Stars in recognition of his efforts. He also used his computer graphics skills to design a patch for the newly activated Firebird Squadron.

At the beginning of 29 ABY, Hogan succeeded Colonel Terrik as the Commander of Sin Squadron, with the Colonel (newly promoted to Rear Admiral) assuming command of the Warrior. Shortly after, Hogan would begin work on a proposal for the creation for a series of unit awards for squadrons and ships, in part based on his experiences during the prior year's Raise the Flag training exercise. He would go on to fully flesh out this idea, resulting in the development of the TIE Corps Commander's Unit Award and the TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award, both of which would be approved and implemented shortly after. For his efforts in creating the award concept and designing the medals and ribbons, he was awarded a Silver Star.

During the Corps’s annual efficiency exercise, Squadron ReMobilization, Hogan led Sin Squadron to 4th place finish, completing the eleven objectives within two days of the third place team. This performance was widely commended, as despite the fact that Sin had won the previous year, it had taken five weeks to complete the objectives, wherein it took only one and a half weeks in 29 ABY. Despite not earning a unit award, many Squadron members received medals for their meritorious service and high activity. Later, in recognition of his efforts to modernize the TIE Corps’s award structure and commendations, Hogan was the first recipient of the Imperial Achievement Ribbon, an award he himself had helped develop.

Serving for a six month tour of duty as Squadron Commander, Hogan returned to being a Flight Member of Sin where he continued to participate in Squadron and Fleet competitions. He earned the title of 'Trivia Grand Tour Season Six Champion (2021)' by edging out the reigning champion, GN Pickled Yoda, across the months-long competition. His high level of flight activity was beneficial in Raise the Flag (2021), and combined with his graphical design skills, placed him as the second-highest scorer in the Squadron.

After four months serving as a Flight Member, Hogan was elevated to the Flight Leader of Flight 2, and later made Executive Officer. Hogan continued to set high levels of activity, including winning the title of 'MP Ace of the TIE Corps (2021)', and flying with other pilots where possible. He flew for the Sintoxicated team, captained by Major SkyShadow, as a primary in the Chalquilla Cup. Although the team was not able to medal, the exercise brought members of the squadron together and provided valuable experience in working together in more close-quarters dogfighting operations.

After serving as Flight Leader and Executive Officer for six months, Hogan stepped down from the position as Executive Officer and was appointed as an Assistant to the Training Officer.

Personal Craft

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	Craft: TIE Sinister
	Squadron: Sin
	Position(s): Flight Member, Flight Leader, Executive Officer, Squadron Commander
	Rank(s): Sub-Lieutenant - Lieutenant Colonel
	Active: 09/13/2020 - present
	Missions: ongoing

Military Career

TIE Corps Promotion Records

Date Effective	Rank	Time Held
09/13/2020	Cadet	1 day
09/13/2020	Sub-Lieutenant	2 days
09/15/2020	Lieutenant	30 days
10/15/2020	Lieutenant Commander	2 months, 17 days
01/01/2021	Commander	2 months, 3 days
03/06/2021	Captain	2 months, 1 day
05/07/2021	Major	10 months, 11 days
03/13/2022	Lieutenant Colonel	Incumbent

EH Command Staff Promotion Records

Date Effective	Rank	Time Held
08/16/2022	Rear Admiral	Incumbent

TIE Corps Positions Held

Date Effective	Position	Time Spent
09/13/2020	Trainee, IWATS, SSD Avenger	1 day
09/13/2020	Flight Member, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	25 days
10/08/2020	Flight Leader & Executive Officer, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	2 months, 24 days
01/01/2021	Squadron Commander, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	6 months
07/01/2021	Flight Member, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	4 months, 11 days
11/10/2021	Flight Leader, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	18 days
11/28/2021	Flight Leader & Executive Officer, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	7 months, 23 days
07/21/2022	Flight Leader, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior	Incumbent

Secondary Positions Held

Date Effective	Position	Time Spent
06/19/2021	Task Force Admiral, ISDII Warrior (Imperial Storm 3)	2 months
07/31/2022	Training Officer Assistant	16 days

EH Command Staff Positions Held

Date Effective	Position	Time Spent
08/16/2022	Command Attache to the Training Officer, SSD Avenger	Incumbent

Medals Received

• Silver Star of the Empire
• Bronze Star of the Empire
• Palpatine Crescent
• Imperial Security Medal
• Imperial Achievement Ribbon
• Medal of Tactics with Green Hammer
• Medal of Communication
• Iron Star with Gold Wings
• Iron Star with Silver Wings
• Iron Star with Bronze Wings
• Iron Star with Platinum Ribbon
• Iron Star with Gold Ribbon
• Iron Star with Silver Ribbon
• Iron Star with Bronze Ribbon
• Operational Readiness Award
• Legion of Combat
• Legion of Skirmish
• Commendation of Loyalty
• Commendation of Bravery
• Order of the Vanguard

Patch & Insignia Gallery

Robert Hogan has designed the following patches and insignia which have been used by TIE Corps squadrons, units, and offices:

Firebird Squadron 2020*	Eagle Squadron 2021*	Warden of the Imperial Archives 2021	Sigma Squadron 2021*

    * indicates competition-winning design

Robert Hogan has designed the following awards insignia which are used by the TIE Corps and the Emperor's Hammer:

TIE Corps Commander's Unit Award 2021	TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award 2021	Iron Star with Wings 2021	Iron Star with Ribbon 2021	Imperial Achievement Ribbon 2021

Operational Readiness Award 2022

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Preceded by Zekk Terrik	Sin Squadron Commander Jan 2021 - Jul 2021	Succeeded by Wreckage
Preceded by Elwood the Brave	Command Attache to the Training Officer Aug 2022 - Incumbent	Succeeded by Incumbent