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{{EH Squadron
 
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|name=Theta Squadron
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|image=[[image:Theta-patch-2019.png|300px|Image: 300 pixels]]
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|image=[[image:Theta_patch_2024.png|300px|Image: 300 pixels]]
 
|motto= "To the bitter end"
 
|motto= "To the bitter end"
 
|nickname= The End
 
|nickname= The End
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|commander=[[Vapen Vanman|<span style="color:white;">CPT Vapen Vanman</span>]]
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|commander=[[Lieutenant Colonel|LC]] [[Vapen Van'an]]
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|xo=<br>[[Wolverine|<span style="color:white;">COL Wolverine</span>]]
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|xo=<br>[[Nix Varro|<span style="color:white;">LT Nix Varro</span>]]
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|fls=[[Lobsord|<span style="color:white;">LCM Lobsord</span>]]
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|fls=[[Jai Thorne|<span style="color:white;">LT Jai Thorne</span>]]
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|veterans=*[[Colonel|COL]] [[Wolfverine]]
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*[[Major|MAJ]] [[JetMech]]
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*[[High Admiral|HA]] [[Pete Mitchell]]
 
|wing=[[Wing II|<span style="color:white;">Wing II</span>]]
 
|wing=[[Wing II|<span style="color:white;">Wing II</span>]]
 
|ship=[[ISD Warrior|<span style="color:white;">ISD <i>Warrior</i></span>]]
 
|ship=[[ISD Warrior|<span style="color:white;">ISD <i>Warrior</i></span>]]
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|flightI= TIE Defender
 
|flightI= TIE Defender
 
|flightII= TIE Defender
 
|flightII= TIE Defender
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|flightIII= Delta-class JV-7 Escort Shuttle  
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|flightIII= Delta-class JV-7 Escort Shuttle
 
}}
 
}}
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'''Theta Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives#Special Insertion/Extraction|Special Insertion/Extraction]] squadron attached to [[Wing II]] of the [[Warrior|Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer <i>Warrior</i>]].
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'''Theta Squadron''' is a [[Squadron Objectives#Special Insertion/Extraction|Special Insertion/Extraction]] squadron attached to [[Wing II]] of the [[Warrior|Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer <i>Warrior</i>]] in [[:Category:Battlegroup II|Battlegroup II]] in service of the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. Theta is a squadron with a long history beginning in 2014 and including 5 consecutive Raise the Flag Victories.
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Weekly Squadron Reports for Theta can be found on http://tc.emperorshammer.org/showreport.php?id=1&nid=65.
 
  
 
==Roster==
 
==Roster==
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[[image:Theta-Banner-2020.jpg]]
 
[[image:Theta-Banner-2020.jpg]]
  
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'''''Theta Flight I'''''
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===Theta Flight I===
  
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''Nickname - The Bus''
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''Nickname - The Kraken's Maw''
  
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''Motto - Glory Lives Forever"''
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''Motto - The End Brings Glory''
  
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# '''CMDR/CM''' [[Charlie X]]
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# '''CMDR/LC''' [[Vapen Van'an]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[Alexander Sunfell]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[Alton Sureshot]]
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# '''FM/CPT''' [[SL8c8]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[Ty Saunderez]]
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# '''FM/LC''' [[Michael Emrys]]
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# '''FM''' ''Vacant''
  
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===Theta Flight II===
  
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'''Theta Flight II'''
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''Nickname - Theia's Children''
  
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''Nickname - The Lone Ranger''
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''Motto - Strategic Radiance Prevails''
  
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''Motto - Boldly Into the Black''
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# '''SQXO/CM''' [[Nix Varro]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[beach89]]
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# '''FM/CM''' [[WhatsUpDock]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[Wheelzmckay]]
  
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# '''FL/GN''' [[Jarek La'an]]
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===Theta Flight III===
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# '''FM/GN''' [[Mark Schueler]]
 
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# '''FM/LCM''' [[Charlie X]]
 
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# '''FM/MAJ''' [[Keth Aalith]]
 
  
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''Nickname - The Rear Guard''
  
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'''Theta Flight III'''
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''Motto - We've Got Your Six''
  
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''Nickname - The Flying Circus''
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# '''FL/LT''' [[Jai Thorne]]
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# '''FM/CM''' [[Lobsord]]
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# '''FM/LT''' [[Matt Brass]]
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# '''FM/LCM''' [[Korriin Blackfoot]]
  
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''Motto - Tip of the Spear''
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{{Ship
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|image=[[image:Defender.png]]
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|name=TIE Defender
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|manufac=Sienar Fleet Systems
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|proline=TIE Series
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|model=TIE Defender
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|length= 9.2m
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|shields=Novaldex Deflector Shield Generators
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|crew= Pilot (1)
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|cargo= 65 Kilograms
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|bg=II
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}}
  
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# '''FL/MAJ''' [[Aldaric]]
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Crew Chief: [[Theta Crew Chief|Lourin Calis]]
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# '''FM/GN''' [[Gilad Pelleaon]]
 
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# '''FM/COL''' [[Handril Madon]]
 
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# '''FM/GN''' [[Pickled Yoda]]
 
  
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==Squadron History==
  
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==Squadron History==
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Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predated the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage.
  
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*When the [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] was activated on March 31 2014 Theta Squadron was commissioned and filled with the transferred members of [[Lambda Squadron]].
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===Reactivation===
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Jarek La'an took Command of Theta squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 22 ABY (March 2014). The squadron was filled with transferred members of [[Lambda Squadron]]. In that first year, Theta took first place in Raise the Flag. They continued this tradition for 4 more years, winning RtF through 2018. As the years went on, some of the more veteran players with significant experience in the single player games started moving to the reserves. In 28 ABY (2020), [[High Admiral|HA]] [[Pete Mitchell]] took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilot join, competitive Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs.
  
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===Remobilization===
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In 30 ABY (2022), [[Vapen Van'an]] was assigned as Commander of Theta when GN Mitchell stepped down. This solidified Theta's transition to a more multiplayer focused squadron. The squadron never forgot its' roots, still flying the older games, but generally moved toward more PvP and PvE focused.
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In 31 ABY, when [[Battlegroup II]] was expanded with the addition of the [[Relentless|ISDII Relentless]], pilots from [[Sigma Squadron]] moved to [[Hammer Squadron]]. After [[Squadron ReMobilization|ReMob]] in 31 ABY, and a brief period aboard the Relentless, the pilots of the new squadron moved back to the Warrior in Theta Squadron.
  
 
==Squadron Achievements==
 
==Squadron Achievements==
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* In the [[Raise the Flag 2017|2017 Raise the Flag]] competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,595 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
 
* In the [[Raise the Flag 2017|2017 Raise the Flag]] competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,595 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
 
* In the [[Raise the Flag 2018|2018 Raise the Flag]] competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the <strike>eight</strike> <i>nine</i> squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,478 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
 
* In the [[Raise the Flag 2018|2018 Raise the Flag]] competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the <strike>eight</strike> <i>nine</i> squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,478 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
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* In the [[Raise the Flag 2019|2019 Raise the Flag]] competition, Sin Squadron took fourth place among the seven squadrons in the TIE Corps with 955 points.
 
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==Squadron Commanders==
 
==Squadron Commanders==
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! Ending Rank
 
! Ending Rank
 
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! 1 || [[Jarek La'an]] || March 31, 2014 || October 10, 2015 || 18 Months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [Colonel]] || [[General]]
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! 1 || [[Jarek La'an]] || March 31, 2014 || October 10, 2015 || 18 Months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Colonel]] || [[General]]
 
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|- valign="top"
 
! 2 || [[Mark Schueler]] || October 10, 2015 || July 4, 2018 || 32 Months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Colonel]] || [[General]]
 
! 2 || [[Mark Schueler]] || October 10, 2015 || July 4, 2018 || 32 Months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Colonel]] || [[General]]
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! 7 || [[Charlie X]] || April 4, 2020 || June 28, 2020 || 2 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || [[Commander]]
 
! 7 || [[Charlie X]] || April 4, 2020 || June 28, 2020 || 2 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || [[Commander]]
 
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! 8 || [[Pete Mitchell]] || June 28, 2020 || Present || Current CMDR || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Major]] || N/A
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! 8 || [[Pete Mitchell]] || June 28, 2020 || May 5, 2022 || 23 months || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Major]] || [[General]]
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! 9 || [[Vapen Van'an]] || May 5, 2022 || Present || Current CMDR || [[Warrior|ISD II <i>Warrior</i>]] || [[Commander]] || N/A
 
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== Banners ==
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== Historic Graphics ==
  
 
[[image:Theta-Banner.jpg]]
 
[[image:Theta-Banner.jpg]]
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[[image:Theta-patch-2019.png|300px|Image: 300 pixels]]
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[[Category: Battlegroup II]]

Revision as of 11:52, 10 April 2024

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Theta Squadron
Squadron Information
Commander:

LC Vapen Van'an

Squadron Executive Officer:


LT Nix Varro

Flight Leader:

LT Jai Thorne

Veterans:
Wing:

Wing II

Command Ship:

ISD Warrior

Squadron Role:

Special Insertion/Extraction

Flight I:

TIE Defender

Flight II:

TIE Defender

Flight III:

Delta-class JV-7 Escort Shuttle

Motto:

"To the bitter end"

Nickname:

The End

[ Source ]

Theta Squadron is a Special Insertion/Extraction squadron attached to Wing II of the Imperial-II Class Star Destroyer Warrior in Battlegroup II in service of the Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps. Theta is a squadron with a long history beginning in 2014 and including 5 consecutive Raise the Flag Victories.

Roster

Theta-Banner-2020.jpg

Theta Flight I

Nickname - The Kraken's Maw

Motto - The End Brings Glory

  1. CMDR/LC Vapen Van'an
  2. FM/LT Alton Sureshot
  3. FM/LT Ty Saunderez
  4. FM Vacant

Theta Flight II

Nickname - Theia's Children

Motto - Strategic Radiance Prevails

  1. SQXO/CM Nix Varro
  2. FM/LT beach89
  3. FM/CM WhatsUpDock
  4. FM/LT Wheelzmckay

Theta Flight III

Nickname - The Rear Guard

Motto - We've Got Your Six

  1. FL/LT Jai Thorne
  2. FM/CM Lobsord
  3. FM/LT Matt Brass
  4. FM/LCM Korriin Blackfoot
Defender.png
TIE Defender
Production Information
Manufacturer:

Sienar Fleet Systems

Product Line:

TIE Series

Model:

TIE Defender

Technical Specifications
Length:

9.2m

Shield Rating:

Novaldex Deflector Shield Generators

Crew:

Pilot (1)

Cargo Capacity:

65 Kilograms

Fleet Information
Battlegroup:

II

[ Source ]


Crew Chief: Lourin Calis

Squadron History

Theta has a long history in the TIE Corps, predated the records listed below. However, the archives that contain this information are encrypted in cold storage.

Reactivation

Jarek La'an took Command of Theta squadron when it was reactivated in the third month of 22 ABY (March 2014). The squadron was filled with transferred members of Lambda Squadron. In that first year, Theta took first place in Raise the Flag. They continued this tradition for 4 more years, winning RtF through 2018. As the years went on, some of the more veteran players with significant experience in the single player games started moving to the reserves. In 28 ABY (2020), HA Pete Mitchell took command of Theta Squadron. During his tenure, he would see a new generation of pilot join, competitive Squadrons players that originated from a small group of willing pilots called the Cobra TIEs.

Remobilization

In 30 ABY (2022), Vapen Van'an was assigned as Commander of Theta when GN Mitchell stepped down. This solidified Theta's transition to a more multiplayer focused squadron. The squadron never forgot its' roots, still flying the older games, but generally moved toward more PvP and PvE focused. In 31 ABY, when Battlegroup II was expanded with the addition of the ISDII Relentless, pilots from Sigma Squadron moved to Hammer Squadron. After ReMob in 31 ABY, and a brief period aboard the Relentless, the pilots of the new squadron moved back to the Warrior in Theta Squadron.

Squadron Achievements

  • In the 2014 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 3,335 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron.
  • In the 2015 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,913 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
  • In the 2016 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 5,450 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
  • In the 2017 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,595 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron
  • In the 2018 Raise the Flag competition, Theta Squadron took first place among the eight nine squadrons in the TIE Corps with 2,478 points, earning the title of the TCCOM’s Own Escort Squadron

Squadron Commanders

# CMDR Took office Left office Time in office Location Starting Rank Ending Rank
1 Jarek La'an March 31, 2014 October 10, 2015 18 Months ISD II Warrior Colonel General
2 Mark Schueler October 10, 2015 July 4, 2018 32 Months ISD II Warrior Colonel General
3 Jarek La'an July 27, 2018 April 22, 2019 8 months ISD II Warrior General General
4 Nile Rosenau April 22, 2019 September 11, 2019 4 months ISD II Warrior Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel
5 Jarek La'an September 11, 2019 December 16, 2019 3 months ISD II Warrior General General
6 Handril Madon December 16, 2019 April 2, 2020 3 months ISD II Warrior Colonel Colonel
7 Charlie X April 4, 2020 June 28, 2020 2 months ISD II Warrior Commander Commander
8 Pete Mitchell June 28, 2020 May 5, 2022 23 months ISD II Warrior Major General
9 Vapen Van'an May 5, 2022 Present Current CMDR ISD II Warrior Commander N/A

Historic Graphics

Theta-Banner.jpg

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