Kaph Squadron

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General Information
Motto	We have faith in each other. It's called stupidity. |-	Craft	TIE Interceptor
Founders	Donitz
Founded	2000
Deactivation	January 31, 2009 |-	Current Roster
	Alpha Flight
Alpha 1	Empty
Alpha 2	Empty
Alpha 3	Empty
Alpha 4	Empty
	Beta Flight
Beta 1	Empty
Beta 2	Empty
Beta 3	Empty
Beta 4	Empty
	Gamma Flight
Gamma 1	Empty
Gamma 2	Empty
Gamma 3	Empty
Gamma 4	Empty
	Delta Flight

 

“	We have great faith in each other... we call it stupidity	”
—Kaph Squadron Motto.

Kaph Squadron was one of the Vast Empire's main starfighter squadrons. Kaph Squadron is currently closed until the Navy's numbers increase.

Squadron Values

Integrity
Determination
Fulfillment of Duty
Activity
Positive Attitude
Team Work
Camaraderie
Communication
Recognition
Empathy
Satisfaction

Squadron's Support Team

Posistion	Name
Head Mechanic	Lieutenant Loc Baker
Technician	Alana Teff

Just another thing we should be keeping track of.

Kaph Squadron History

Motto

The Motto of Kaph Squadron “We have great faith in each other, it’s called stupidity.” was created during a Motto Contest in November of 2002. This Entry was sent by: Darkhawk, a squad member at the time.

All Entries Entries sent were:

• Check Your Six. – By Talon
• Death smiles at us all, Kaph squadron smiles back. – By JMac
• When we have pilots, we will kill you! – By Sheepy
• People are dying to meet us – By Corran
• We have great faith in each other, it’s called stupidity. - Darkhawk - Chosen to be Kaph Squadron's Motto

Com-Net Topic

• http://comnet.imperialnetwork.com/topic/2416/

ESC'06

Starting on Wednesday June 28th until Wednesday July 26th, Kaph Squadron particitaced in the Elite Squadron Competition. During this month, the pilots competed in a variety of activities at the frequency of their choosing with the goal of making their squadron elite and themselves the top pilot in VEN. Scoring was determined by a rating out of 100 and was designed so that everyone's activity effects everyone else's. In other words, it was a battle of wits, will, determination, and coordination in order to bring their squadron to the top. Activity over the entire month was vital; those who could not keep the momentum would not hold on forever.

There were four catagories of which the squads of the Navy Competed.

• Writing

Writing was worth 35% of the squadron rating and 40% of the pilot rating.

Kaph Squadron scored: 181

• Gaming

Gaming was worth 25% of the squadron rating and 30% the of pilot rating.

Kaph Squadron scored: 146

• Creativity

Creativity was worth 20% of the squadron rating and 30% of the pilot rating.

Kaph Squadron scored: 139

• Website

The website was worth 20% of the squadron rating.

Kaph Squadron scored:5/3/3/5 = 16 (Layout/Content/Graphics/Usability = Score out of 20)

Overall Scores

(Out of a maximum of 100.00)

Kaph Squadron scored 96.00

Kaph Squadron took 1st place in the ESC'06, gaining the privlage of behing called "Elite". It earned them the Victory Banner, along with upgraded pay. (Upgraded to Elite pay)

ESC'06 Wiki Page:

• Elite_Squadron_Competition_2006

Hellfire Class Escort Carrier "Tiamut"

The Current base ship of Kaph Squadron, the “Hellfire” Class Carrier “Tiamut”, was named in a Contest held in December of 2006 and Ended in January of 2007. The selected entry for the Class “Hellfire” was sent by: Arturus. The selected entry for the Name of the ship “Tiamut” was sent in by: Tnepres, a squadron member at the time.

All entries sent in were:

New ship for Kaph '06 Entries

Com-Net Topic

• http://comnet.imperialnetwork.com/topic/7724/

Career Writing Contributions

Kaph Squadron, along with all squadrons continue to post in the Imperial Naval Story-Net. There is a tally of member story post on the page below. It is accurate up to the date which the number of posts were taken.

Career Writing Contributions

>> Record Searching in Progress <<

Squadron Awards

• Captain's Own - June 2008
• Elite Squadron - July 2006
• Victory Banner - July 2006

Membership History

Previous Squadron Commanders

Name	Start	Until	Service Time
Fulfiller	November 6, 2008	Present	-
Stormz	August 5, 2008	November 6, 2008	4 months
C-3PX2	April 13, 2008	August 5, 2008	4 Months
Than Sion	March 06, 2008	April 09, 2008	1 Month
Squadron Closed	October 16, 2007	March 06, 2008	5 Months
Than Sion	May 12, 2007	October 12, 2007	5 Months
Willtconq	November 15, 2005	May 12, 2007	1 Year, 6 Months
Denethor	April 10, 2004	November 15, 2005	1 Year, 7 Months
Arturus	February 2, 2004	April 10, 2004	3 Months
Liquid	November 26, 2003	February 2, 2004	3 Months
Arturus	July 31, 2003	November 26, 2003	4 Months
Sk8guy	April 13, 2003	July 31, 2003	4 Months
Arturus	August 11, 2002	April 13, 2003	9 Months
Corran	July 1, 2002	August 11, 2002	2 Months

There is a Gap in Squadron History From October 2001 to July 1, 2002

Name	Start	Until
Bear	September 07, 2001	Around October 2001
Majere	November 30, 2000	Between December 2000 to September 07, 2001
Omega Hunter	May 28, 2000	Around November 30, 2000
Donitz	Around January 16, 2000	Around May 28, 2000

>> Record Searching in Progress <<

Notable Alumni

• Captain Stormz
  • Final Squadron Commander of Kaph Squadron
  • Currently serving the Vast Empire as the Naval Training Officer, and Tuk'ata Squadron Commander.

• Commodore Shazam
  • Flight Leader of Flight two before transferring to reopen and lead Nazgul Squadron
  • Longest Serving member and Squadron Commander in Nazgul history
  • Served the Vast Empire as Phoenix Wing's Wing Commander
  • Currently serving the Vast Empire as Naval Executive Officer.

• Admiral Denethor
  • Original Member, Flight Leader, and longest serving Squadron Commander in Kaph history.
  • Served the Vast Empire as Phoenix Wing's Wing Executive Officer and Wing Commander.
  • Currently serving the Vast Empire as Naval Commander in Chief.

• First Lieutenant Willtconq
  • Former Squadron Commander of Nazgul Squadron
  • Second Longest Serving Squadron Commander of Kaph Squadron
  • First Naval Master at Arms
  • Currently serving as the Executive Officer of the Tempest of the Vast Empire Navy's Fifth Fleet, Task Force Xesh.

• Admiral Arturus
  • Former Squadron Commander and Executive Officer of Nazgul Squadron
  • Served the Vast Empire as the Ship Captain of the Doashim, Sentinel Squadron Commander, Director of Vast Empire Intelligence, Adjutant to the Naval Commander in Chief, and Naval Operations Officer.
  • Currently serving as Director of Imperial Intelligence, Seventh Vast Imperial Fleet Commander, and Captain of the ISD-II Maleficence

Squadron Stories

Current Story

• Aimpoint True

For additional Kaph Stories: Any Kaph Story of the past, including the one above, can be found in the Kaph Story Archives