Federation Fighter Squadron- 365th Silver Sabres

[CMDR -_Turbo_-]

I'm definitely open to having different wings that make up the "Eagles" squadron. Perhaps that's a change that we can make pretty easily? I'll get with the TS moderators and ask for some type of channel that is specific to federation wings; although I'm sure they probably have some plans to do some changing to this already. I'll wait until the update releases to contact them so as not to interfere with their plans.

Look for another post from me tonight as well. I'll be addressing some of the other things regarding play times, strategies, blah, blah, blah. Hope everyone is doing well!

-Turbo

[magsmanston]

I'll be up for this; I've been a federation guy through and through since the frontier days.

CMDR magsmanston, here.

Based in the UK. Gaming schedule is a bit all over the place arm as I'm off work due to an injury (ruptured Achilles tendon). I have a week or so left of sick leave, but I'm currently managing late afternoons and early evenings during the week. I also have an infant son, which may complicate my schedule once back to work but I'd like to try for Fri/Sat late evenings or night. I may end up popping on through the night depending on junior's schedule and whether mum needs a break ;o)

Definitely up for mild to moderate role play.

Current role is a privateer / bounty hunter / light trade in my cobra mkIII with C/B class shield/scanner/drive/FSD modules, 2x16t cargo modules, military grade hull 2x class 2 autocannon 2x class1 bursts kill warrant scanner, heat sink launcher. I have a freagle parked up as well, yet to be dusted off.

How about being based in Lugh? Might be a tad provocative, but while it's a fed system it makes sense. When it flips, we could use it as a forward base?

Callsign Mags

[Tucky]

so Tucky on here and cmdr Hinterlighter in game

im in the uk and play when I can find time usually on a sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights after seven GMT

have an viper a/b/c modules, interdictor, chaff, no cargo space, multi cannons and beam lasers

never done roll play sounds cool

call sign "Hint"

[CMDR -_Turbo_-]

UPDATE

Eagles,

Just wanted to let everyone know I'll be working for the next few days, and then I'll be back on a day schedule for a month. This will give me a chance to move to another play time and see who is usually on at what times. Hopefully I can get around to playing with everyone and get to know everyone as well. I'll primarily be on Wednesday-Friday mornings for a while. I probably won't be on much on the weekends only because I like to spend time with my fiance on a day schedule. Plus, it's nice to get out, experience the sunshine, and not feel like such a vampire for a while.

That being said, the "Wings" update will more than likely come out while I'm on day shift. Use it, despite mine or anyone else's, absence! My hope is that I'll be on enough for us to at least learn the mechanics of it, generate some strategy, and have some fun. I realize there hasn't been lots of flight time with me around, and you all may have been able to fly with each other. It's funny how I can be on for long periods of time but manage to log in when no one else is playing. In any case, please don't feel that I am a hardcore leader of this bunch. Sure, I may have come up with the idea, but I want everyone to fly their own way as much as they can!

Also, I wanted to let everyone know that I'll be primarily focusing on trading while I'm on day shift due to the mismatched play times I'll probably have. That being said, if you see me on, I will be more than happy to outfit a viper and come stomp some tail with you! I've come to the realization that the only way to get the big stuff in this game (Anaconda, corvette, T9) is to trade. Yes, they could surprise us with a huge buff to bounty hunting, but I wouldn't count heavily on it. For this reason, and what's best for the group, I'll be doing some trading pretty hardcore to raise my funds. This will allow us to obtain a corvette, anaconda, etc... for fleet use. I don't know about ya'll, but a corvette with 3 viper escorts sounds like fun.... LOTS of fun....

Hope everyone is doing well! Take care and have fun! As always, if anyone has questions, needs anything, or has input for the group; please feel free to ask/tell/give! Turbo out.

-Turbo

[Crisp_89]

Thanks for the update Turbo!

I'm hoping to focus on a bit of rank progression over the next couple of weeks and work towards that Sol Permit. Once we decide on a base system, I'll set up shop and hopefully pick up something like an Asp, for trade and exploration.

[Crisp_89]

I'm hoping to focus on a bit of rank progression over the next couple of weeks and work towards that Sol Permit.

Annnnd that didn't take very long.

[RedQueen]

... experience the sunshine...

-Turbo

What sunshine?! It's snowing yet again!

[CMDR daxx66]

greets, are you still recruiting? im sided with the federation and currently flying an A3 geared viper, plus im on ts as we speak, so you can find me there when im playing

cheers

[CMDR -_Turbo_-]

@RedQueen Ah yes, the snow. Don't get much of it anymore, but I've lived in Wisconsin before so I know the feeling

@Daxx We absolutely are! Read back through the posts and you'll see one that I posted asking for some basic info. Please just post your own reply with the information requested so I have it for reference. Thanks for joining up! Turbo out.

-Turbo

[CMDR -_Turbo_-]

Eagles,

I did have a chance to study the pic of the new "Wings sneak peek" earlier. I gathered a few things that I guess are somewhat obvious if you stare at it enough. I figured I would outline it a little for those who don't feel like staring at it... These are just a few things I noticed:

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1.) Targeting:CMDR Adam Woods (on the right obviously) currently has CMDR Chris G targeted(on the left). I would guess this based on the blue cross hair box with Chris's name in it at the top of the screen underneath Adam's circle/name. Also, you can see the blue hexagon in front of Chris G's Cobra MkIII. Since the circle at the top containing Adam's name has a hexagon in it, I would assume that shape indicates what he's currently targeting. I would be willing to also say that if the ship being flown would target Chris G himself, the same thing would occur with Michael Brookes' Eagle (I'm assuming since he's the only other ship in the way). Anyway, the important take-away here is apparently to know what shape each wing member is. That being said, I think the reason we don't see the viewing ship's designated targeting shape thing-a-majig is simply to keep the targeting interface from getting too cluttered. It's redundant since you already know what you have targeted via the HUD. Pretty cool though. This will sound stupid in terms of role-play though, lol. "All eagles fire on the evil hexagon bastage!"

2.) The Menu on the Top-Left: This looks like a general social-type menu seen in many other MMO's I've played. The person icon will hopefully be an integrated friends list and private group list. The envelope will most likely be the full comms menu. The gear will most likely be a small list of wing settings like colors, assigned shapes like I talked about earlier, etc... The blue lit up plus sign is indicative of the "add" function (friend, wingman/girl, etc...)

3.) Big Scary Unidentified Signal Source! It would appear from the large amount of yellow triangles on the sensor screen that these guys are in a USS. I would assume they're being engaged by all the little yellow friends here, but since they have the ability to cut AI on/off, this may be their way of showing what the new USS's could potentially look like. With a wing of 4, we could be jumping into 10-20 ships of varying sizes; maybe more. Would make for a very fun and rewarding dogfight.

4.) The Vulture...? It would appear that the first person ship is a vulture. However, I don't remember seeing it look this way from the top-down. I could be confused, but it does look like they're trying to keep hidden the amount of hardpoints, slots, etc... I mean he only has two weapons equipped here. Could be an indication that the vulture is going to be a decently armed heavy fighter; which is what the rumor states.

Anyway, a few observations that could prove to be totally wrong I guess we'll find out sometime this month. Looking forward to actually meeting everyone and doing a little dogfighting with everyone! I do appreciate everyone being patient of the fact that I started this whole bit but haven't played with anyone in-game except RedQueen. My fiance starts her new job tomorrow, and won't be getting home til around 5:00 p.m. central time. Gives me some time to get everything done and still play. Hope everyone's doing well! Take care and have a great day! Turbo out.