The Heroic Life of a TIE Pilot

TIE fighter pilot RK-12-65 speaking to HNN

ROODKASTEEL STATION (BRIGIA SYSTEM) - With the Imperial Navy continuing to suppress crime and insurrection, HNN speaks directly with the pilots responsible for the return of peace and stability on the Outer Rim.

The TIE pilots of the Imperial Navy provide the stalwart digits of the Empire's hand in returning law and order to the Outer Rim. Today we take a moment to speak with these galactic heroes to ask them what life is like in the vacuum of this far reach of galactic civilization.

"Well, all you can do is to rely on your training out there," TIE pilot RK-12-65 said, reflecting on a recent incident involving a traitorous member of the Imperial Senate brought to capital justice.

"He was guarded by a couple of squints [TIE/in Interceptors], which are a lot faster and agile than our eyeball TIEs [TIE/ln Fighters]. So, I tried getting a bead on him by pulling a 'K' [Koiogran turn - a high-paced and high-G maneuver that turns the fighter around to face in the opposite direction of previous travel]. Next thing I know, that Squint is on top of me, but also working hard to avoid my wings. Thankfully the flight leader was on top of him to take him out."

Recent graduates from the Naval Academy on Prefsbelt IV, such as RK-12-65, are instructed to keep themselves out of the way of more senior pilots. Often-times this frustrates the flight objectives of the traitors and fugitives from Imperial justice.

"Meanwhile, that shuttle [carrying the traitorous senator] had gotten himself in the rocks. We attempted capture, but there was little left after the asteroids got him."

"The other day some droid told me that the chance of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1!" RK-12-64, RK-12-65's wingman added.

"Don't listen to that stupid droid," RK-12-65 said. "Our squadron leaders wouldn't send us into an asteroid field if it would get us killed!"

"But if they did, I'd be there!" RK-12-64 hastened to add. "You know, for the Emperor!"

"Yes, for the Emperor!" RK-12-65 chimed in.

Game: X-Wing
Date: 2015-11-8
Location: Red Castle Games (Sunday free play).

Battle 1
System: Eredenn
WINNER: Empire

REBELS: Phillip
Tycho Celchu + Push the Limit + Proton Rockets + A-Wing Test Pilot + Marksmanship
Jake Farrell + Push the Limit + Proton Rockets + A-Wing Test Pilot + Outmaneuver
Kyle Katarn + Calculation + Blaster Turret + Recon Specialist + Moldy Crown

EMPIRE: Mikael
Darth Vader + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + Engine Upgrade + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
Juno Eclipse + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
2x Academy Pilot

Battle 2
System: Stalimur
WINNER: Empire

SCUM: Eli
Bossk + "Mangler" Cannon + Greedo + Engine Upgrade
2x Syndicate Thug + Ion Cannon Turret + Engine Upgrade + BTL-A4 Y-Wing + Unhinged Astromech

EMPIRE: Mikael
Darth Vader + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + Engine Upgrade + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
Juno Eclipse + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
2x Academy Pilot

Battle 3
System: Kaon
WINNER: Empire (Mikael)

EMPIRE: Brendan
Captain Kagi + Emperor Palpatine + Enhanced Scopes
Carnor Jax + Push the Limit + Autothrusters + Royal Guard TIE + Stealth Device
Royal Guard Pilot + Push the Limit + Autothrusters + Royal Guard TIE + Stealth Device

EMPIRE: Mikael
Darth Vader + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + Engine Upgrade + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
Juno Eclipse + Outmaneuver + Outmaneuver + Proton Rockets + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer
2x Academy Pilot

Other games happening around me were an Armada match between Lyraeus and Chris. IT didn't go to well for the Empire (unfortunately). Probably a failed mission to Munto Codru, but that will have to wait for another report. Other X-Wing games involved Eli (Scum) beating Brendan (Empire), and Brendan (Empire) beating Nick (also Empire). Lyraeus also tried his hand at X-Wing for the first time, being quick and up to speed, but not favored by the Dice side of the Force.