Robert Hogan

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Rear Admiral Robert Hogan is the Command Attaché to the Training Officer and Flight Leader and Executive Officer 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) was born on Coruscant in 23 BBY and from a young age had a desire to serve in the Imperial military. He commissioned from the Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant in 4 BBY and was assigned to the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer Adjudicator’s navigation section. In 1 BBY while on serving on the Adjudicator’s technical courier detail, his shuttle was attacked and disabled by Rebel forces, with the Lieutenant being captured, interrogated, and tortured at length for information on Imperial navigational technology and codes. After 3 months of captivity, he was able to escape through an escape shuttle, rescuing another officer onboard as well. Following his escape and return to Imperial space, he was reassigned to serve as the personal aide to the Naval Liaison Officer to the Royal Attravian Naval Auxiliary.

Her Highness Princess Kathlyll of Attravis (mother of Robert Hogan) was born on Attravis in 22 BBY and was a member of the Attravian Royal Family and niece of the King. Her fascination with spacecraft led to her commissioning from the Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant in 3 BBY and she was assigned to the newly commissioned Executor-class Super Star Destroyer Avenger, operations section. However, her naval career would be cut short by the death of her grandfather, King Vinis, when she returned home to serve as an officer in the Royal Attravian Naval Auxiliary. Serving as a logistics officer, she coordinated the activities of a squadron in their fleet replenishment mission to supply nearby Imperial installations and naval forces.

While Lawrence Hogan was assigned to the Liaison Officer, he met Princess Kathlyll at the annual parade festivities and the two began a relationship a few months later. They married in a ceremony in 2 ABY in the Chapel Royal on Attravis, with Hogan being given the title of Viscount of Labrynna by the King. Shortly afterward, Hogan was reassigned to the Imperial Naval College on Aurora Prime as an instructor, with Princess Kathlyll moving with him and resigning her Auxiliary commission to focus on family matters.

Early Life

Hogan was born in 4 ABY on Aurora Prime as the only son of Lawrence Hogan, Viscount of Labrynna, and Her Highness Princess Kathyll, Viscountess of Labrynna. As the child of an Imperial naval officer and a member of the Attravian royal family, Hogan enjoyed high social standing growing up and quickly developed a fascination with spaceflight. While a boy, his father, assigned to the Imperial Naval College, often took Hogan along on short training flights. He was primarily educated in his younger years by a combination of his parents and tutors, but had his sights set on the Imperial Naval College once he was of age.

Formal Education

In 25 ABY at age 21, 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 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, inspired by his parents, and hopes to purchase a civilian craft of his own 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 (2020) 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.

Hogan's Flight Helmet as Executive Officer of Sin Squadron

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, General 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, flying with other pilots where possible, and ultimately winning the title of "MP Ace of the TIE Corps (2021)". He flew for the Sintoxicated team in the Chalquilla Cup, captained by Major SkyShadow, as a primary. 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.

Command Attaché to the Training Officer

Shortly thereafter, Hogan was appointed Command Attaché to the Training Officer by the new Training Officer, Sylas Pitt, and was promoted to the flag rank of Rear Admiral. After assuming this role, Hogan began to identify and correct a number of mistakes in existing Imperial University courses. Under the leadership of the new Training Officer, he was finally able to finish a course he had been working on for some time, Forward Air Controller, and release it to the Fleet, which he received the Professorship for. He also worked with other members of the Training Office, Education Committee, and course Professors to identify, triage, and if necessary, update, completely rewrite, or inactivate for the time being.

In addition to his new role, Hogan remained involved in Sin Squadron, continuing to compete for them in fleet competitions and fly with the Squadron whenever he could. During Raise the Flag (2022), Hogan's flying placed him third within the TIE Corps, and contributed to Sin Squadron's finish in 5th place in the squadron competition.

Personal Craft

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TIE Sinister 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

Royal Styles and Honors

While Hogan is not a officially member of the Attravian Royal House (since he is not a grandchild of the Sovereign or related closer), he is a member of the royal family and as such has a title, the courtesy title of his father, The Viscount of Labrynna.

Date Effective Style
4 ABY The Honorable Robert Hogan

When Hogan commissioned into the TIE Corps, he was also granted a commission in the Royal Attravian Naval Auxiliary. After he was appointed as Command Attache to the Training Officer and promoted to Rear Admiral, he accepted the honorary rank of Commodore Royal for Signals in the Royal Attravian Naval Auxiliary upon the urging of his mother.

Date Effective Rank Time Held
28 ABY Lieutenant, RANA 2 years
30 ABY Commodore Royal for Signals, RANA Incumbent


Military Records

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 1 month, 20 days
07/01/2022 Flight Member, Sin Squadron, Wing II, ISDII Warrior 2 months, 22 days
12/02/2022 Flight Leader & Executive Officer, 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 Attaché to the Training Officer, SSD Avenger Incumbent

Medals Received

Patch & Insignia Gallery

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

Firebird Squadron Patch
Eagle Squadron Patch
Warden of the Imperial Archives
Sigma Squadron Patch
Training Office Patch
RtF 2022 Patch
Battlegroup 3 Patch

    * indicates competition-winning design


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

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



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