Rogue Squadron: Recruiting [ Text ]

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

First off, welcome aboard to all of our new arrivals. It's disconcerting to be here, I know, but we'll all be working together to get things done and hopefully get things back to the way they should be.

I'm General Wedge Antilles and I'm currently commanding our force projection unit, known as Rogue Squadron. We will, in all likelyhood, end up flying a variety of craft as well as operate on the ground as a commando unit. However, at this time we fly and maintain space superiority fighters: the Incom T-65B X-wing starfighter. We will gladly take any volunteers who wish to join the squadron.

Further we don't just need pilots. We need mechanics, technicians and hangar crew, as our current ground crew is a grand total of one. Anyone who has mechanical skill and would be willing to join up would be greatly appreciated as we also have plans in the works for modifications and upgrades to other craft.

We need pilots for shuttles and larger craft for the eventual recovery of EVA pilots, landings, possibly under fire, on planets and ship-to-ship boarding operations. Those who have skills in small arms, infiltration, demolitions and other commando related skills can speak to me or to Commander Shepard, who will be running our commando operations and training.

I wish to make it clear that by joining Rogue Squadron you will be joining a functioning military unit, albeit a volunteer one. You'll be expected to maintain our training schedule, follow orders, and treat your superior officers with proper respect. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to direct them to me.

- General Wedge Antilles, New Republic Starfighter Command

_{[OOC: The link leads to a file on the specifications of the X-wing on the ship network. Also, if you want to join please check in on the OOC comm here as well as ICly on this post. Thanks!]}

Comments

[gunslinging.livejournal.com]

Never flown anything like that, but I've got some experience with the Ride Armors and Ride Chasers back home, and I think I'm usually a pretty quick study.

And commando ops are nothing new.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

We're happy to provide training to those who need it.

[jesushasagundam]

I'll help.

General, I know we talked a bit about this, but there are a few of us with our own units, and we're all fairly experienced with them - I think it might be worth trying some Sensorium exercises together to see how they work out.

[gunslinging.livejournal.com]

Awesome.

Where do I sign?

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

Certainly. I do want to integrate, though. It will be better if we all feel comfortable working together.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

We'll be having an orientation and briefing for new squadron members in the next couple days. I'll let you know.

[gunslinging.livejournal.com]

I'll be there. Thanks, sir.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

It's fast!

[eswat-109.livejournal.com]

I don't want to fly, but who's in charge of the ground combat stuff? You're the first person I've seen mentioning anything like that.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

It's one of the best out there in terms of balancing firepower, survivability and speed.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

That would be Commander Shepard. We'll be working with her on integrating some of us with her, training with her, as well as working on air support coordination. Just in case.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

This payload is ridiculous.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

It gets the job done.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

How many do you have?

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

Two dozen. Twelve have pilots at the moment. Of course, we plan to incorporate other craft into the squadron when we can.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

Then I'll take your thirteenth.

[eswat-109.livejournal.com]

I like air support.

Okay, I'll talk to her. Thanks!

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

Technically the fourteenth, but we're glad to have you aboard, Mister Asuka.

That makes two pilots with that name. This might get a bit confusing.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

What?

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

We have another pilot named Asuka. Asuka Langley Soryu is her full name, actually.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

And my name's Shinn. Use our given names, obviously.

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

Well, her given name is Asuka. I guess I'll have to call her Soryu and you Shinn.

[on-an-impulse.livejournal.com]

Getting too formal is for drones anyway.

[sithhavecooties.livejournal.com]

If you're flying shuttles from home, I know the controls and the maintenance they need.

What kind of comm officers and logistics do you have?

[yubyubcommander.livejournal.com]

We're looking at a few different types.

And we don't have one at the moment. If you're volunteering, your help would be appreciated, since Tycho and I have been doing that in addition to our other work.