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| − | Typhoon Squadron is a [[Squadron Objectives|VIP Escort]] squadron attached to [[Wing X]] of the [[ISD Challenge]]. | + | Typhoon Squadron is a [[Squadron Objectives|VIP Escort]] squadron attached to [[Wing X]] of the [[ISD Challenge]]. Having been closed since 2009, it was re-opened on April 17, 2023 as part of the Battlegroup Expansion that saw the traditional Infiltrator Wing squadrons moved off of the Challenge and back onboard the [[MC90 Renegade]]. |
| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | ===Origins=== | ||
| + | Typhoon Squadron was originally opened around December 1995, initially onboard the [[Ravager | VSD Ravager]] along with [[Thunder Squadron]], before being relocated to the [[Challenge | ISD Challenge]] and the newly opened Wing V (soon to be renamed to [[Wing X]]) around January 1996, alongside the other traditional squadrons of the ship: [[Inferno Squadron]], [[Tornado Squadron]], [[Cyclone Squadron]], and [[Tempest Squadron]]. Its original designated squadron objective was [[Squadron_Objectives#Long_Range_Support | Long Range Support]]. | ||
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| + | GN Weston is recorded as its first commander. Other early commanders include BG Ace, BG Jim Hutchinson, BG Ice, and GN Big Earl. | ||
| − | == | + | ===Rise to Prominence=== |
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| + | Going into February 1998, Typhoon Squadron was commanded by BG IG-88. But his command was taken away from him as an outcome of a case against him held by the [[High Court of Inquisitors]]. His replacement was a member of [[Cyclone Squadron]], BG Maverick. | ||
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| + | During Maverick's time, Typhoon became a breeding ground for many of the soon-to-be legends of the Challenge: pilots such as [[Manitsas]], [[Oldham]], and, most notably, [[Callista]]. | ||
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| + | ===Post-Callista Era=== | ||
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| + | ===Closure=== | ||
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| + | ===Return and New Glories=== | ||
| + | ===Second Closure=== | ||
[[image:Typhoon-Banner.jpg]] | [[image:Typhoon-Banner.jpg]] | ||
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| + | ===Second Return=== | ||
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==Former Squadron Commanders== | ==Former Squadron Commanders== | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 19 April 2023
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VIP Escort |
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TIE Defender |
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Missile Boat Mk. I |
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Typhoon Squadron is a VIP Escort squadron attached to Wing X of the ISD Challenge. Having been closed since 2009, it was re-opened on April 17, 2023 as part of the Battlegroup Expansion that saw the traditional Infiltrator Wing squadrons moved off of the Challenge and back onboard the MC90 Renegade.
History
Origins
Typhoon Squadron was originally opened around December 1995, initially onboard the VSD Ravager along with Thunder Squadron, before being relocated to the ISD Challenge and the newly opened Wing V (soon to be renamed to Wing X) around January 1996, alongside the other traditional squadrons of the ship: Inferno Squadron, Tornado Squadron, Cyclone Squadron, and Tempest Squadron. Its original designated squadron objective was Long Range Support.
GN Weston is recorded as its first commander. Other early commanders include BG Ace, BG Jim Hutchinson, BG Ice, and GN Big Earl.
Rise to Prominence
Going into February 1998, Typhoon Squadron was commanded by BG IG-88. But his command was taken away from him as an outcome of a case against him held by the High Court of Inquisitors. His replacement was a member of Cyclone Squadron, BG Maverick.
During Maverick's time, Typhoon became a breeding ground for many of the soon-to-be legends of the Challenge: pilots such as Manitsas, Oldham, and, most notably, Callista.
Post-Callista Era
Closure
Return and New Glories
Second Closure
Second Return
Former Squadron Commanders
COL Callista
GN Coranel Both
GN Domi
GN Elwood the Brave
CM Saul Rostek
