* FA_Polanski sets mode: +m
<FA_Polanski> Welcome to the #14 Galactic Empire meeting!
<FA_Polanski> Please do not message myself or any of the ops during the annoucements phase.
<FA_Polanski> http://www.empirereborn.net/docs.php?page=irc
<FA_Polanski> As per usual, I have the honour to start the announcements!
<FA_Polanski> --
<FA_Polanski> ## News From the Office of the Supreme Commander ##
<FA_Polanski> --
<FA_Polanski> 1. Fleet Numbers & Site stats!
<FA_Polanski> The Empire currently has on the rosters 108 active Imperals, 673 in total, and there are currently
<FA_Polanski> 32 cadets in the academy. These numbers are down a little from the last meeting, but with recent
<FA_Polanski> events this should rise.
<FA_Polanski> Currently the Empirereborn domain has been experiencing a nice rise in numbers over the past year,
<FA_Polanski> currently reaching 100,000 page views a month. Take a look at the graph at
<FA_Polanski> viewtopic.php?t=1203 !
<FA_Polanski> 2. Empire at War Demo released!
<FA_Polanski> As mnay of you know, Lucasarts have released the Empire at War demo. Available from Gamespot or Download.com,
<FA_Polanski> initial testing has indicated that it is more suitable for a new Naval platform. It has been a long time since the Navy
<FA_Polanski> had a new platform, and our plans are to encourage a large amount of growth in the Navy thanks to this
<FA_Polanski> new release. I urge you to get the demo (and game) once available. We will be reviewing it as soon as it
<FA_Polanski> is available in order to add support in the Empire for this. (Beware that the demo is approx 700MB
<FA_Polanski> download, now actually available from more places as well!).
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> 3. Battlefront II now supported by the army!
<FA_Polanski> On a related note to the above, BFII is now an available platform to join the army with. Exact BCC details
<FA_Polanski> and join requirements will be listed on the domain very shortly. Those will the platform are encouraged to complete
<FA_Polanski> these and get certified (ready for ladder play). This concurs with the retirement of Jedi Knight as a signup platform,
<FA_Polanski> due to lack of interest; however the platform will still be supported for legacy applications. Ladders will appear
<FA_Polanski> for any unsupported games as soon as we organise the rules for the new platforms.
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> 4. Outersectors Updates!
<FA_Polanski> The leaderboard has changed slightly in the OS competition, however, Jagged Fel still leads (with 919 points),
<FA_Polanski> then Mike M A R (with 860) then the gaps somewhat increase to La Forge in third (669), Vortagh in fourth (425)
<FA_Polanski> and Branet in fifth (357). There is still plenty of time to score points and make a difference. Already the High
<FA_Polanski> Command are planning a huge upgrade to the Empire which will take some of the best parts of OS into the mainstream -
<FA_Polanski> but more news on this once it arrives!
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> 5. Consoles to be trialled!
<FA_Polanski> On a small trial, the Empire will be taking console applications in the near future. This is not quite finalised, but
<FA_Polanski> will appear on the domain shortly. We still require an officer to lead the console group and to converse with us
<FA_Polanski> on the details before we can begin. If you think you qualify, please contact me at sc@empirereborn.net as soon as
<FA_Polanski> possible so we can get started. The success of the trial will depend upon the level of recruitment of new members!
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> 6. Galactic Empire Banner Exchange!
<FA_Polanski> Promote your site on the newly opened GE Banner exchange located at
<FA_Polanski> http://empirereborn.net/erex/index.php. Add your banner (468x60) and experience higher traffic
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> ---
<FA_Polanski> Finally, a separate note that the Galactic Empire turned 8 years old a few days ago! Celebrations will commence to
<FA_Polanski> coincide with the celebrations of the rebirth, at the end of Febrary - look out for these as time progresses!
<FA_Polanski> --
<FA_Polanski> ## End of announcements ##
<FA_Polanski> --
<FA_Polanski> Following my annoucements, News for the Navy Admiral Fel ?
<AD_Fel> Yes, several announcements today.
<FA_Polanski> Please continue
<AD_Fel> 1) Empire at War! (This one got partly taken by the Fleet Admiral...)
<AD_Fel> Many of you probably know that Empire at War will be released soon. This will be the latest Naval platform, and the first official one from Lucasarts since X-Wing Alliance... which was released in 1999!
<AD_Fel> In advance of the release, several HC members have acquired the demo, and rest assured that the game will be a supported Imperial Navy platform upon its release.
<AD_Fel> 2) Empire at War Leader Needed!
<AD_Fel> The second part of the Empire at War support in the Navy is that we need a leader for the new squadron... While it is not yet time for applications, please prepare your applications, since I will be asking for them soon!
<AD_Fel> Familiarizing yourself with the demo, if possible, is *highly* recommended... The winning candidate must get EaW on or close to release!
<AD_Fel> On to a few more general announcements...
<AD_Fel> 3) Message Boards Status
<AD_Fel> The message boards have been updated to the latest version of the PHPBB software, namely 2.0.19. Please let me know if you encounter any issues whatsoever...
<AD_Fel> 4) ICTE
<AD_Fel> Yes, it's Saturday, so the Inter-Club Training Event (ICTE) will be taking place in #outerrim today/tonight! You can have fun, earn a pin for your Imperial Star, and maybe impress somebody in Scimitar or the Royal Guard... all at the same time.
<AD_Fel> I hope to see many of you there...
<AD_Fel> 5) Domain Slowness...
<AD_Fel> For the last few days, you may note the domain has been a bit slow at times...
<AD_Fel> We are aware of the fact, and will be taking it up with the hosting company... Rest assured that the site will remain online.
<AD_Fel> That is all for today.
<FA_Polanski> Thank you Admiral!
<FA_Polanski> I think we are all looking forward to the new cadets for Empire at War. Expect the new sqaudron leader to be very active. Download.com has had nearly 150,000 downloads so far, and I expect Gamespot a huge many more
<FA_Polanski> General Jansen, News from the Army ?
<GEN_Jansen> Yes sir
<FA_Polanski> Please take the stand!
<GEN_Jansen> Thank you
<GEN_Jansen> --=== News from the Office of General Jacob Jansen ===--
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> 1) The Army Website is finally done! A thanks to BRG Jagged Fel for his help with a few graphics. www.army.empirereborn.net. All are welcome to visit, and all Army COs are required to register to post news. Please pass any errors or typos to my desk so I can fix.
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> 2) Today, I have 2 promotions to pass on. Both officers have gone beyond the call of duty serving both the Army and the GE as a hole. I am very proud to have these officers under my command. Without further due, I herby promote....
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> Brigadier General Jagged Fel to the rank of Major General!
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> ---- And ----
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> Army Lt Colonel Branet to the rank of Colonel!
<GEN_Jansen> -
<GEN_Jansen> Congratulations to the both of you!
<GEN_Jansen> That is all I have.. My thanks Fleet Admiral!
<FA_Polanski> Thank you! My congratulations to them both.
<FA_Polanski> If anyone else has announcements please message me now
<FA_Polanski> Major General Fel, would you pass on your announcements ?
* BRG_JagFel is now known as MGN_JagFel
<MGN_JagFel> -= IDMR News =-
<MGN_JagFel> 1. Work on the Mission Converter is completed. Some code optimization could be done, but that wasn't realized until after it was completed, so it's not really a priority right now. File has been updated on the IDMR site.
<MGN_JagFel> -
<MGN_JagFel> 2. Currently trying to finish a program to be used within the IDMR to make patch creation easier, which when finished will lead to...
<MGN_JagFel> 3. ... actual ship patches! Current plan is to do the missing ships in XvT from TIE (TIE Defender, Container Trans, etc) first, then start working from XWA down, at least the important craft. Please send suggestions and recommendations my way so I can build an actual list
<MGN_JagFel> -
<MGN_JagFel> 4. I'd like to reiterate that the IDMR will only work well if people use it, so please if you have anything you'd like to see let me know
<MGN_JagFel> -= Notes from the Master-at-Arms =-
<MGN_JagFel> 1. Some personnel shuffling lately, most notably the departure of Colonel Mitchell, who has left due to RL issues. In his place ALC Nexant has taken his place and the 2nd Brigade CO. We also have a recent new face in Raider, PFC Jaq Harn, welcome!
<MGN_JagFel> -
<MGN_JagFel> 2. I'm working a Royal Guard project, but if I tell you, I'll have to kill you.
<MGN_JagFel> -
<MGN_JagFel> 3. Get on the Message Boards, get on IRC, make yourself visible to avoid falling back to the Reserves! You can only have fun if you put some effort into it, we can't always lead you around by the hand.
<MGN_JagFel> -
<MGN_JagFel> 4. Healthy dose of promotions and awards since the last meeting, keep up the good work!
<MGN_JagFel> -= fin =-
<FA_Polanski> Thanks!
<FA_Polanski> Colonel Branet, please take the stand
<ALC_Branet> Thanks
<ALC_Branet> -=Imperial Army 1st Brigade News=-
<ALC_Branet> 1.- The first Brigade consists at the moment of 04 Companies with 21 officers on the rosters.
<ALC_Branet> We welcome to PFC Harn who has been assigned to the Raider Company. Welcome PFC Harn!
<ALC_Branet> ----------------------------
<ALC_Branet> 2.- SSG Munro Burton, of the Raider Company has received the medal MoM for creating the new
<ALC_Branet> Raider Banner for the Raider Company website. Good work, SSG Munro Burton, and congratulations!
<ALC_Branet> ----------------------------
<ALC_Branet> 3.- For the time being, the only active competition is Outers Sectors Chapter 23: Bravery Calls
<ALC_Branet> My Name.
<ALC_Branet> The Imperial Army has to complete the mission ERS140 GB.
<ALC_Branet> Nevertheless, I am going to emphasize those that took part in the last edition of Band of
<ALC_Branet> Brothers and the medals that received.
<ALC_Branet> ALT Foley: IVC-BLx3, MoM
<ALC_Branet> CPL Thot Ghor: IVC-SL
<ALC_Branet> SSG Munro Burton: IVC-BL, MoM
<ALC_Branet> CD Vortagh: IVM-GB
<ALC_Branet> LT Alex: IVM-SB
<ALC_Branet> ALT Tovakinpi: IVM-BB
<ALC_Branet> To all of them thanks for his participation, and those that medals did not receive, are invited
<ALC_Branet> by me to a new edition that will be realized in a few months more.
<ALC_Branet> ----------------------------
<ALC_Branet> 4.- Finally, With the step to the reserves of ALT Zeke Freeman, the position for CO of the Dragon
<ALC_Branet> Company it has remained vacant. The MAA BRG Jagged Fel, GEN Jansen and I, we have come to the
<ALC_Branet> decision to name for this position an out-standing official of the Imperial Army, who has
<ALC_Branet> demonstrated a big level of activity, allegiance and commitment with our club, and with
<ALC_Branet> undeniable aptitudes of leadership.
<ALC_Branet> From now, SSG Munro Burton will be ALT Munro Burton/Dragon CO/1st Brigade,ICorps/Imperial Army.
<ALC_Branet> My congratulations and the whole Imperial Army, ALT Munro Burton!!
<ALC_Branet> -=End=-
* SSG_Burton is now known as ALT_Burton
<ALC_Branet> This is all for the time being. Thank you very much!
<FA_Polanski> Thank you Colonel!
* ALC_Branet is now known as COL_Branet
<FA_Polanski> Congratulations to Army Lieutenant Burton, who in fact has annoucements from the Royal Guard
Please continue!* FA_Polanski sets mode: +v ALT_Burton
<ALT_Burton> -= News from the Imperial Royal Guard =-
<ALT_Burton> 1. The first Guard Games are now officially open for participation. Since most of you certainly haven't heard of it, I'll explain what it is.
<ALT_Burton> The Guard Games is a series of events using the Jedi Knight series - JK, JO and JA - and it is open to the entire Empire.
<ALT_Burton> More information can be found on the GG site: http://www.royalguard.empirereborn.net/guardgames/
<ALT_Burton> =
<ALT_Burton> Any questions regarding the Guard Games, please contact me.
<ALT_Burton> That concludes the news from the Royal Guard.
<FA_Polanski> Thank you! I'm looking forward to the results of the Games
* FA_Polanski sets mode: -v ALT_Burton
* FA_Polanski sets mode: +v EF_Lanil
<FA_Polanski> One more final announcement from Ensign Lanil, please take the stand..
<EF_Lanil> Thank you, sir. Alright, I'll try to keep this short
<EF_Lanil> As most if not all of you know, the Navy's assignment for this OS campaign was to write fanfics. Well, I completed mine and sent it off to LT Alex and such...but as I was writing it, I had a thought
<EF_Lanil> "Hey, this looks like it would make a neat mission"
<EF_Lanil> In a nutshell, what happened was that some prisoners I ended up having to transport due to everyone else being on leave, one of the prisoners was a slicer...and now as far as the story's concerned, I'm who knows where, thanks to an unknown hyperspace jump.
<EF_Lanil> I think it would make a good rescue mission plot, and am open to help and further ideas, thank you.
<FA_Polanski> Not a problem. Note that mission battles can be made by more than one person (i.e. one author per individual mission) as so groups can get together and design a small battle. If you're interested, please contact the ensign.
<FA_Polanski> That concludes announcements for today, I believe we have some trivial by Lieutenant Burton to host!
* FA_Polanski sets mode: -v EF_Lanil
* FA_Polanski sets mode: -m
<ALT_Burton> Indeed. Ten questions of Star Wars EU trivia.
<AD_Fel> Fleet Admiral, perhaps you'd like to recap the rules...?
<FA_Polanski> In the trivia, ALT Burton will paste the ten questions. Type the answers to the channel, and the one seen first on his screen that is correct will score the points.
<AD_Fel> ie. Mr. Burton decides who gets the point.
<FA_Polanski> In the event of a tie, just those with the top score are eligible to take part in a tiebreaker.
<FA_Polanski> Unless there are any questions, I believe we can begin. Its good to get some trivia, its been a long time since we had some
<ALT_Burton> Alright, here comes question one.
<ALT_Burton> 1) I-Five was bought and upgraded by who, after it was abused by wealthy children?
<AD_Fel> Keep your score in your nick, such as "Fel-0" if you have 0 points, to indicate if you are playing.
* NC_Lenanor is now known as Lenanor-0
<MGN_JagFel> - JagedFel-0
<MGN_JagFel> bah
* EF_Ualtar is now known as EF_Ualtar-0
* MGN_JagFel is now known as JaggedFel-0
<EF_Ualtar-0> That's a hard one.
<ALT_Burton> Only features in four or five books. One minute left.
* SSG_Hunter is now known as Hunter-0
<JaggedFel-0> I don't even recognize the name. I also refuse to g00gle
<ALT_Burton> Thirty seconds.
* COL_Branet is now known as Branet-0
<EF_Lanil> I have to run, permission to be excused.
<ALT_Burton> Granted. Non-mandatory anyway
<EF_Lanil> meh, 4 years of JROTC, so sue me
<EF_Lanil> Take care all!
<ALT_Burton> Ok, time up.
<ALT_Burton> The answer was: Lorn Pavan.
* Quits: EF_Lanil (Quit)
<ALT_Burton> 2) Which Star Destroyer did Captain Lennox command?
<Lenanor-0> ISD Tyrant.
<ALT_Burton> Point Lenanor
<Lenanor-0> (At least I think it's an ISD.)
<Lenanor-0> Thank you Lieutenant.
* Lenanor-0 is now known as Lenanor-1
<ALT_Burton> Answer: ISD Tyrant
<ALT_Burton> 3) Which world did Ait Convarion lead the assault to destroy, while under Isard's command?
<ALT_Burton> One minute.
<ALT_Burton> Time up.
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Halanit
<ALT_Burton> 4) What was Nil Spaar's flagship called?
* JaggedFel-0 twiddles his thumbs
<ALT_Burton> (Two answers acceptable for this one)
<ALT_Burton> You people could try guessing
<Hunter-0> the Avenger?
<EF_Ualtar-0> This one is bugging me. I am going to kick myself when I see it.
<ALT_Burton> Time up.
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Pride of Yevetha or Intidimator
<EF_Ualtar-0> ugghh
<ALT_Burton> 5) What was Luke Skywalker's childhood name?
<JaggedFel-0> Wormie
<ALT_Burton> Point JaggedFel
* JaggedFel-0 is now known as JaggedFel-1
<EF_Ualtar-0> Wormie?
<JaggedFel-1> yeah
<ALT_Burton> 6) Who gave Han Solo the nickname 'Slick'?
<JaggedFel-1> Lando?
<ALT_Burton> Nope.
<ALT_Burton> Hint: Think smugglers.
<Branet-0> Jabba el Hutt
<GEN_Jansen> CL La Forge?
<ALT_Burton> Heh. No and no.
<Branet-0>
<GEN_Jansen>
<ALT_Burton> Time up.
<Lenanor-1> I think that was while he was at the Academy, but I don't know who .
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Badure
<ALT_Burton> 7) Executor Sedriss based his headquarters in what building Darth Vader once occupied?
<ALT_Burton> No?
<EF_Ualtar-0> Imperial Palace
<ALT_Burton> Nope.
<ALT_Burton> Hint: It's a castle.
<Lenanor-1> Bast Castle.
<GEN_Jansen> Castle Jansen
<ALT_Burton> Point Lenanor
<Lenanor-1> Thank you.
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Bast Castle
* Lenanor-1 is now known as Lenanor-2
<EF_Ualtar-0> These are hard without cheating
<ALT_Burton>
What slang word does the Rebels use to describe a TIE Advanced?<EF_Ualtar-0> squint?
<JaggedFel-1> that's T/I
<EF_Ualtar-0> Bright?
<ALT_Burton> Point Ualtar
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Bright
* EF_Ualtar-0 is now known as EF_Ualtar-1
<ALT_Burton> 9) Gil Bastra died onboard what ship?
<JaggedFel-1> didn't know that one
<ALT_Burton> (Ship class or name acceptable)
<ALT_Burton> No guesses?
<JaggedFel-1> well I could guess ships all day
<Hunter-0> SSD?
<ALT_Burton> Smaller than that
* LCP_Trenal|a is now known as Trenal-0
<Trenal-0> too late for me to join?
<ALT_Burton> Two questions left.
<Trenal-0> ISD?
<EF_Ualtar-1> I know that Loor killed him but I can't remember where
<ALT_Burton> Not a SD
<Trenal-0> YT-2000?
<EF_Ualtar-1> And he died because he was allergic to Bacta
<JaggedFel-1> Carrack?
<Trenal-0> YT-1300
<EF_Ualtar-1> But I dont know the stupid ship
<ALT_Burton> Point JaggedFel
<JaggedFel-1> awesome
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Carrack-class Cruiser Expeditious
<JaggedFel-1> I was getting ready to list as many ships as possible into a single line
* JaggedFel-1 is now known as JaggedFel-2
<ALT_Burton> 10) Whose shuttle was named the Edict?
<ALT_Burton> (Hurry, my dinner was ready minutes ago
)<Trenal-0> Lando's?
<ALT_Burton> Nope.
<EF_Ualtar-1> vader
* Trenal-0 doesnt know any of this
<Hunter-0> the Palpatines?
<ALT_Burton> Hint: A female owns it.
<Trenal-0> Mara Jade
<JaggedFel-2> Mara
<EF_Ualtar-1> Isard
<ALT_Burton> No, no.
<FA_Polanski> Starlit
<Lenanor-2> AD Daala.
<ALT_Burton> Point Lenanor
<ALT_Burton> Answer: Admiral Daala
<Lenanor-2> Thank you.
<EF_Ualtar-1> Wow these where hard
<Trenal-0> Iw as going to guess Mon Mothma next
* Lenanor-2 is now known as Lenanor
* Lenanor is now known as Lenanor-3
<ALT_Burton> Next time, movie trivia
* ALT_Burton is now known as Munro
<JaggedFel-2> good
* JaggedFel-2 is now known as JaggedFel
<Munro> I have to dash, dinner.
<EF_Ualtar-1> Enjoy
* EF_Ualtar-1 is now known as EF_Ualtar
<Munro> Someone make sure Lenanor gets the appropiate medal?
<FA_Polanski> Well, I believe we have a winner - thanks for the (hard) questions!
* Hunter-0 is now known as `Hunter
<FA_Polanski> A trivial commendation will be sent his way
* Branet-0 is now known as Branet
* Lenanor-3 is now known as NC_Lenanor
<Starlit> Huh?
<NC_Lenanor> Thank you, Fleet Admiral!
<Starlit> Who called?
<AD_Fel> Polanski means trivia commendation, not trivial
<JaggedFel> shh! I thought it was funny
<NC_Lenanor> I figured.
<FA_Polanski> Well, that concludes the formal meeting, open discussion now!
<AD_Fel> Lenanor: You need to get stationed in the Empire before you can receive your medal...
<FA_Polanski> Opps, sorry
<FA_Polanski> That too!
<NC_Lenanor> I will as soon as I can get TIE to work properly.
* Trenal-0 is now known as LCP_Trenal
<JaggedFel> XP?
<NC_Lenanor> Yes.
<AD_Fel> We've had lots of discussions about how to get it to work under XP
<EF_Ualtar> I am still having problems getting Tie to work with XP even with the patch
<AD_Fel> Is it TIE 95 or TIE CD?
<NC_Lenanor> CD.
<AD_Fel> Ah. Try VDMSound or DOSBox...
<NC_Lenanor> Thank you; I will do so.
<JaggedFel> that's not the Collecter's Edition, just to make sure
<LCP_Trenal> I got da collecters edition
* Joins: Syrtaras
<LCP_Trenal> TIE95!
<AD_Fel> Yes, that's TIECD, Jag...
<EF_Ualtar> Is something wrong with the collectors edition?
<AD_Fel> I have TIECD
<AD_Fel> It's much harder to get going.
<NC_Lenanor> It is the "Collector's CDROM", is that not TIE CD?
<JaggedFel> I have TIE95 Collecter's Edition
<AD_Fel> Yes, Collector's CDROM is TIECD
<JaggedFel> on CD
<AD_Fel> Jag: That's TIE95
<NC_Lenanor> Yes.
<JaggedFel> alright, now I'm confuzzled
<NC_Lenanor> So am I.
<FA_Polanski> Well, if there are no offical related discussion, we'll close the meeting...
<AD_Fel> Okay, it's easy.
<AD_Fel> TIE Fighter comes in 3 forms. Floppy Disk, TIECD, and TIE95.
<AD_Fel> I think we can all tell which is the Floppy Disk one.
* Joins: Mort_Noir
<NC_Lenanor> Yes.
<NC_Lenanor> Is TIE95 on CD?
<AD_Fel> TIE CD has the words "Collectors' Edition" on it, and it is the original TIE Floppies, plus the Defender of the Empire floppies.
<Mort_Noir> Privet...
<JaggedFel> 'lo Gio
<Mort_Noir> Oi
<AD_Fel> TIE95 is also a CD version, but it uses XvT technology and as such has the same kind of launcher as XvT, et cetera, and has new graphics.
<NC_Lenanor> OK, I think mine is TIECD then.
<JaggedFel> yeah, so I have 95, since there's XvT stuff in there that TIE doesn't use or know exists
<AD_Fel> There is also a difference in graphics, as well, such as in the area where you talk to the flight officer & secret order person...
* FA_Polanski changes topic to 'GE Meeting Complete! Thanks for coming... || http://www.empirereborn.net/ || '
