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<p>LaminZykara: Revised in preparation for going into reserve status.</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Rear Admiral]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Reserve<br /> |currentsqdn=Reserve<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=Reserve<br /> |pastpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Medical Leave<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=35<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Data scientist<br /> }}<br /> Rear Admiral '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is reserve officer in the Rebel Squadrons. He served as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], from March 11, 2014 through February 1, 2015.<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==Career History==<br /> ===Early Career===<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings in the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was assigned to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in rank, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation: Hammerblow, a squadron-level X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Cole eventually assigned Lamin as Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted him to [[Major]].<br /> <br /> Soon after this, Lamin was appointed [[Guardian Wing]] CO. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin developed the Operation: Viper ITOD, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories and missions would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]]. During this period, Lamin also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]].<br /> <br /> Lamin greatly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competed in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. While serving as Second Officer, Lamin resigned his position in Talon Squad and left the RSCD.<br /> <br /> ===Joining the Executive Staff===<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.<br /> <br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dormant Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded Lamin's duties as he demonstrated his strong work ethic, leading to the Office of External Affairs absorbing responsibilities for recruiting and publicity as well as formal external affairs. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through the rank of [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.<br /> <br /> In 2003, Rahj Tharen stepped down as Fleet Commander and Gavin Kravis was elected to succeed him. Lamin spoke to Gavin, advocating for the creation of a position he originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]] and appointed him as Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin suddenly found himself in a very senior position without having ever served as a Fleet CO. This would ultimately prove to be challenging for the young officer.<br /> <br /> ===Rebel Squadrons Chief of Staff===<br /> Lamin made several contributions to the club while serving as Chief of Staff. He directed the implementation of several key features found in the modern RS Roster Database, such as the tracking of award and promotion history. He oversaw the creation of the [[Celestial_Fury_(comp) | Celestial Fury]] competition, the successor to the [[Minos Conflict]], the [[Outer Rim War]], and the [[Outer Rim War II]]. Celestial Fury expanded on the original concept of these events by including a strategic component; clubs competed for control of sectors throughout a game map, based on the performance of their members in combat during the regular competition. In this way, the individual performance of each member also translated to a grander &quot;campaign&quot; than the previous &quot;killboard&quot;-style competitions. Lamin also coordinated and conducted a public chat with Star Wars author [[Aaron Allston]], who he subsequently inducted as an honorary member of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful, despite these contributions. His promotion to Chief of Staff coincided with his first year of college, and increasing real-life pressures added challenges to serving in a club position. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.<br /> <br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General, feeling that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral in light of his performance as Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].<br /> <br /> ===Advisory Service===<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after stepping down as Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet and the Aurora Force. Within the Renegade Fleet, he served as Twilight CO, XO, and then eventually as a regular member. He eventually left the Renegade Fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in reserve status, Lamin returned to active duty with the [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] in July of 2007 once he learned that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]].<br /> <br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of [[Ragnarok Squadron]]. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him as an alderman.<br /> <br /> ===High Command and the Council of Justice===<br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club. In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]].<br /> <br /> ===22nd Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander===<br /> After his election as Fleet Commander, Lamin's biographical data was adjusted during a retcon that allowed for the use of his character as RSFC in the new fiction storyline developed by Fleet Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. This adjusted narrative is below, along with the original narrative.<br /> <br /> At the start of his tenure as Fleet Commander, the club had languished for months with very low levels of activity. Lamin faced the task of both jump-starting the club's activity and modernizing it to better serve member needs. Lamin proposed that the core strength of the RS was community, and that the organization and technical infrastructure of the club needed to support and nourish community. This meant designing a system where small groups of members could organically communicate and participate in shared interests, without a rigid set of directives from a distant command hierarchy.<br /> <br /> This concept became the core of the Task Force system, where small groups interested in a single activity or game could form when enough RS members expressed interest. Unfortunately, Lamin's ability to fully implement this vision was limited, as the club faced a dearth of experienced and technically proficient IO personnel. He attempted to lay the policy groundwork to support this initiative and even sought to develop his own programming skills to build the needed infrastructure, but the demands of the role of Fleet Commander kept him stretched thin. Ultimately, little progress was made on the technical infrastructure for the Task Force system during Lamin's tenure as Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> As Fleet Commander, Lamin was privileged to promote three officers to the rank of Fleet Admiral ([[Cody Qel-Droma]], [[Sienn Sconn]], and [[Licah Fox]]), which is the most Fleet Admiral promotions performed by a single individual in club history. He was also privileged to serve as the Fleet Commander presiding over the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin tendered his resignation to High Command on January 14, 2015, citing both professional and personal issues. He formally transferred command to [[Cyrel Vandroth]] on February 1, 2015. As of that date, Cyrel promoted Lamin to the rank of Rear Admiral in recognition of his service as Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> ===Current Status===<br /> Lamin entered reserve status for the majority of 2015 to recuperate from serving as Fleet Commander and to address real-life concerns (including relocating his home and taking a new job). He briefly returned to service in December 2016 as Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]] under [[Cyrel Vandroth]], working on special projects, but elected to return to reserve status in June 2016 due to other personal and professional obligations.<br /> <br /> ==Selected Roles and Assignments==<br /> ===Partial List of Command and Staff Roles===<br /> ''Note that the below is not in chronological order.''<br /> <br /> * [[Renegade Fleet]]<br /> ** Second Officer<br /> ** [[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Wyvern Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * [[Aurora Force]]<br /> ** [[Backlash Wing]] Second Officer<br /> ** [[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]<br /> ** Second Officer<br /> ** Recruit Orientation Center (ROC) Commanding Officer (joint post with [[RS Academy]])<br /> * Executive Roles<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]<br /> ** [[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> ** [[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]<br /> ** Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]<br /> ** [[Minister of External Affairs]]<br /> ** Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]]<br /> <br /> ===Partial Unit History===<br /> ''Note that the below is not in chronological order.''<br /> <br /> * [[Wyvern Squadron]], [[Renegade Fleet]]<br /> * [[Phantom Squadron]], [[Renegade Fleet]]<br /> * [[Exodus Squadron]], [[Renegade Fleet]]<br /> * [[Twilight Squadron]], [[Renegade Fleet]]<br /> * [[Wraith Squadron]], [[Retribution Fleet]]<br /> * [[Talon Squad]], [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]<br /> * [[Redstar Squad]], [[Aurora Force]]<br /> * [[Allegiance Battle Group]]<br /> * [[Ragnarok Squadron]], [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]]<br /> * [[Fireclaw Squadron]]<br /> * [[Wildcard Squadron]]<br /> * [[Zealot Special Operations|Zealot Special Operations Group]]<br /> <br /> ==Platforms and Activities==<br /> ===Current===<br /> * Reserve<br /> <br /> ===Former===<br /> * TIE Fighter<br /> * X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter<br /> * X-Wing: Alliance<br /> * Fiction Writing<br /> * Jedi Knight<br /> * D6 RPG<br /> * The Old Republic<br /> * Minecraft<br /> <br /> ==Fictional History ==<br /> ===Updated Version===<br /> Lamin Draconi Zykara is a human male who was born on Sluis Van on 14:04:28 GrS. He was the only child of Jarvin Zykara and Keyan Draco. In 29:08 GrS, a fugitive Jedi Master named Ianc Zinod, fleeing the Imperial Inquisition, sought refuge with Lamin's family. Lamin's family was discovered harboring the Jedi Master, and both of his parents were killed. Zinod managed to fight off the Empire long enough to take Lamin and flee. An orphan at age 15, Lamin was left even more alone a few weeks later when Zinod himself was killed by an Imperial Inquisitor while trying to rendezvous with someone claiming to be a fellow survivor of the Jedi Purge. Zinod gave his life so that Lamin could escape.<br /> <br /> Because of his affiliation with a known Jedi Master, Lamin was unable to seek help from the government. Without any support, he drifted to Dantooine, where he tried to eke out a life and remain in hiding. At age 17, he was hired onto a freighter crew, and spent the next four years working in a number of roles, learning to pilot and traveling the galaxy. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin in 35:03 GrS, Lamin's crew voted to officially begin supporting the Alliance. In 37:09 GrS, an Imperial ambush took out most of Lamin's crew and left him near death. After being rescued by the Alliance, he made the major commitment of signing up with the Alliance as an officer. The newly-appointed Flight Officer Zykara was assigned to an X-Wing squadron and flew in several battles, though he did not participate in the major battles of Hoth or Endor.<br /> <br /> Lamin was promoted to Lieutenant in the Alliance and later the New Republic. When Task Force Republic Shield was formed, Lamin was transferred to the new unit, where he was assigned to Wyvern Squadron. He was appointed Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer in 40:04 GrS and promoted to Captain. In 40:10 GrS, Lamin was selected by New Republic Intelligence to assist in a mission in the Imgandru Asteroid Field. Though most details of this mission remain highly classified, Lamin is known to have encountered and neutralized a powerful Sith artifact. Many attribute Lamin's development of Force sensitivity in 41 GrS to his participation in this mission.<br /> <br /> In 41:02 GrS, Lamin was moved up to Guardian Wing Commanding Officer and promoted through Commander. It was as Guardian Wing Commanding Officer that Lamin first met Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, two fellow pilots who would become close friends. By the start of 42 GrS, then-Colonel Zykara was the Renegade Fleet Second Officer. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 42:04 GrS, but requested a transfer to a ground combat role in the Aurora Force in 42:07 GrS. As a condition of his transfer, Lamin was reduced in grade to Commander.<br /> <br /> In the Aurora Force, Lamin established himself as an excellent infiltrator and skilled spy. He served in Redstar Squad and formed an intense bond with Commander Trosa Aldair, the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, who eventually appointed Lamin as his Executive Officer. Over the next year, Lamin conducted several operations with Redstar Squad. During one, he was captured, held in Imperial captivity for 132 days, and brutally tortured both for information and as a spectacle for the other New Republic prisoners. Though he was eventually rescued, the experience left him a changed man.<br /> <br /> In 43:05 GrS, Lamin was appointed as the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, and appointed then-Lieutenant Commander Walex Partija as his Executive Officer. Lamin and Walex led Redstar through several additional operations, including infiltrating the planet Kamicolo, bringing down the rogue Griffon Fleet, and putting down a rebellion on Xenen. In this time, Lamin formed a strong bond with Walex, considering him one of the best friends he had in Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin also became fast friends with Kirghy Lommax, then serving as the Aurora Force Communications Officer.<br /> <br /> In 44:02 GrS, the Battle of Blerthmore shook Task Force Republic Shield to its core. Kirghy Lommax was transferred to lead the newly formed Vigilance Starfighter Group; Redstar Squad was split into two units, with Darik Klivan and several other members being assigned to a new special operations unit in the Redemption Fleet known as the Zealots. Lamin and Walex led the remaining Redstar members through the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Subterrel Conflict. By 44:09 GrS, Lamin had been promoted through Colonel again and was enjoying a period of relative peace in the Aurora sector.<br /> <br /> However, personal tragedy struck in 45:01 GrS, when Lamin was grievously wounded by a power coil overload in his quarters. In his absence, Lieutenant Commander Partija became acting Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, while Lamin fought to survive his wounds. It was not until 45:07 GrS that Lamin was able to resume his duties. Only a few months into his return, he found himself thrust into battle again, when his trusted Executive Officer, Walex Partija, revealed himself as Colonel Walex Partija of the Imperial Special Forces. It became apparent that Lamin's accident had actually been arranged by Walex, allowing him to assume command of Redstar Squad and gain access to the Aurora Force Command Staff.<br /> <br /> Lamin took the remaining members of Redstar Squad after Walex, fighting side by side with the Zealots under the command of Admiral Cody Qel-Droma. Together, the Zealots and Redstar pursued Walex through a two-year campaign that ended in 48:05 GrS with the pacification of the Aurora sector and the assassination of Walex during his trial for war crimes. Redstar Squad was disbanded and the remaining members were absorbed into the Zealots, while Lamin, a shell of his former self, refused several offers for command positions in both ground and air units and tried repeatedly to resign his commission. It was only the intervention of Kirghy Lommax, named Fleet Commander in 48:06 GrS, that kept Lamin in Task Force Republic Shield at all. Kirghy appointed Lamin as Minister of External Affairs, tasked him with interfacing between the Republic and the sector and planetary governments under Republic Shield control, and promoted him to Lieutenant General.<br /> <br /> Lamin accepted the sunset posting of Minister of External Affairs as a request from his friend Kirghy, intending to serve for a few years and then retire. However, in 49:09 GrS, Kirghy, along with Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, approached Lamin and prevailed upon him to serve as the next Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin refused at first, wishing to retire and having no interest in combat operations, but ultimately, Licah's arguments persuaded him to accept one more posting before retirement. Upon his appointment, Lamin accepted a promotion to Commodore and began serving as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> Several months into his command, Lamin was selected for promotion to Rear Admiral. In response to an uptick in pirate activities and concerns from several planetary governors, a public awards ceremony was planned and hosted in the city of New Moria on Tarsonis. Contrary to standard protocol, both Lamin and his Executive Officer, Kirghy Lommax, were in attendance at the event. During Lamin's acceptance speech, several explosive devices went off throughout the event venue. Thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of his Executive Officer, Lamin survived the assassination attempt. However, despite Kirghy's valient efforts, Lamin was severely injured in the attack. Doctors on Tarsonis placed him in a medically-induced coma, with serious doubts as to whether he would ever awaken. With both Lamin and Kirghy unable to carry out their duties, Cyrel Vandroth was appointed as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> ===Original Version===<br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General<br /> <br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC<br /> <br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased<br /> <br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield<br /> <br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI<br /> <br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters<br /> <br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms<br /> <br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human<br /> <br /> '''HAIR:''' Black<br /> <br /> '''EYES:''' Green<br /> <br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+<br /> <br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force<br /> <br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> <br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> <br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin is a healthcare data scientist.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Forgot to close a tag.</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Rear Admiral]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=Wildcard 7<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]]<br /> |pastpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Medical Leave<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=35<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Data scientist<br /> }}<br /> Rear Admiral '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is an Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]] and member of [[Wildcard Squadron]]. He served as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], from March 11, 2014 through February 1, 2015.<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings in the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was assigned to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in rank, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation: Hammerblow, a squadron-level X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Cole eventually assigned Lamin as Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted him to [[Major]].<br /> <br /> Soon after this, Lamin was appointed [[Guardian Wing]] CO. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin developed the Operation: Viper ITOD, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories and missions would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]]. During this period, Lamin also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]].<br /> <br /> Lamin greatly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competed in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. While serving as Second Officer, Lamin resigned his position in Talon Squad and left the RSCD.<br /> <br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.<br /> <br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dormant Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded Lamin's duties as he demonstrated his strong work ethic, leading to the Office of External Affairs absorbing responsibilities for recruiting and publicity as well as formal external affairs. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through the rank of [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.<br /> <br /> In 2003, Rahj Tharen stepped down as Fleet Commander and Gavin Kravis was elected to succeed him. Lamin spoke to Gavin, advocating for the creation of a position he originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]] and appointed him as Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin suddenly found himself in a very senior position without having ever served as a Fleet CO. This would ultimately prove to be challenging for the young officer.<br /> <br /> Lamin made several contributions to the club while serving as Chief of Staff. He directed the implementation of several key features found in the modern RS Roster Database, such as the tracking of award and promotion history. He oversaw the creation of the [[Celestial_Fury_(comp) | Celestial Fury]] competition, the successor to the [[Minos Conflict]], the [[Outer Rim War]], and the [[Outer Rim War II]]. Celestial Fury expanded on the original concept of these events by including a strategic component; clubs competed for control of sectors throughout a game map, based on the performance of their members in combat during the regular competition. In this way, the individual performance of each member also translated to a grander &quot;campaign&quot; than the previous &quot;killboard&quot;-style competitions. Lamin also coordinated and conducted a public chat with Star Wars author [[Aaron Allston]], who he subsequently inducted as an honorary member of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful, despite these contributions. His promotion to Chief of Staff coincided with his first year of college, and increasing real-life pressures added challenges to serving in a club position. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.<br /> <br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General, feeling that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral in light of his performance as Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].<br /> <br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after stepping down as Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet and the Aurora Force. Within the Renegade Fleet, he served as Twilight CO, XO, and then eventually as a regular member. He eventually left the Renegade Fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in reserve status, Lamin returned to active duty with the [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] in July of 2007 once he learned that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]].<br /> <br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of [[Ragnarok Squadron]]. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him as an alderman.<br /> <br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club. In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]].<br /> <br /> After his election as Fleet Commander, Lamin's biographical data was adjusted during a retcon that allowed for the use of his character as RSFC in the new fiction storyline developed by Fleet Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. This adjusted narrative is below, along with the original narrative.<br /> <br /> At the start of his tenure as Fleet Commander, the club had languished for months with very low levels of activity. Lamin faced the task of both jump-starting the club's activity and modernizing it to better serve member needs. Lamin proposed that the core strength of the RS was community, and that the organization and technical infrastructure of the club needed to support and nourish community. This meant designing a system where small groups of members could organically communicate and participate in shared interests, without a rigid set of directives from a distant command hierarchy.<br /> <br /> This concept became the core of the Task Force system, where small groups interested in a single activity or game could form when enough RS members expressed interest. Unfortunately, Lamin's ability to fully implement this vision was limited, as the club faced a dearth of experienced and technically proficient IO personnel. He attempted to lay the policy groundwork to support this initiative and even sought to develop his own programming skills to build the needed infrastructure, but the demands of the role of Fleet Commander kept him stretched thin. Ultimately, little progress was made on the technical infrastructure for the Task Force system during Lamin's tenure as Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> As Fleet Commander, Lamin was privileged to promote three officers to the rank of Fleet Admiral ([[Cody Qel-Droma]], [[Sienn Sconn]], and [[Licah Fox]]), which is the most Fleet Admiral promotions performed by a single individual in club history. He was also privileged to serve as the Fleet Commander presiding over the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin tendered his resignation to High Command on January 14, 2015, citing both professional and personal issues. He formally transferred command to [[Cyrel Vandroth]] on February 1, 2015. As of that date, Cyrel promoted Lamin to the rank of Rear Admiral in recognition of his service as Fleet Commander. Lamin entered reserve status for the majority of 2015 to recuperate from serving as Fleet Commander and to address real-life concerns (including relocating his home and taking a new job). Upon returning to active service in December 2015, he was appointed an Assistant Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer by [[Cyrel Vandroth]].<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * Minecraft<br /> * X-Wing: Alliance<br /> * X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter<br /> * Fiction Writing<br /> <br /> ==Updated Fictional History ==<br /> Lamin Draconi Zykara is a human male who was born on Sluis Van on 14:04:28 GrS. He was the only child of Jarvin Zykara and Keyan Draco. In 29:08 GrS, a fugitive Jedi Master named Ianc Zinod, fleeing the Imperial Inquisition, sought refuge with Lamin's family. Lamin's family was discovered harboring the Jedi Master, and both of his parents were killed. Zinod managed to fight off the Empire long enough to take Lamin and flee. An orphan at age 15, Lamin was left even more alone a few weeks later when Zinod himself was killed by an Imperial Inquisitor while trying to rendezvous with someone claiming to be a fellow survivor of the Jedi Purge. Zinod gave his life so that Lamin could escape.<br /> <br /> Because of his affiliation with a known Jedi Master, Lamin was unable to seek help from the government. Without any support, he drifted to Dantooine, where he tried to eke out a life and remain in hiding. At age 17, he was hired onto a freighter crew, and spent the next four years working in a number of roles, learning to pilot and traveling the galaxy. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin in 35:03 GrS, Lamin's crew voted to officially begin supporting the Alliance. In 37:09 GrS, an Imperial ambush took out most of Lamin's crew and left him near death. After being rescued by the Alliance, he made the major commitment of signing up with the Alliance as an officer. The newly-appointed Flight Officer Zykara was assigned to an X-Wing squadron and flew in several battles, though he did not participate in the major battles of Hoth or Endor.<br /> <br /> Lamin was promoted to Lieutenant in the Alliance and later the New Republic. When Task Force Republic Shield was formed, Lamin was transferred to the new unit, where he was assigned to Wyvern Squadron. He was appointed Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer in 40:04 GrS and promoted to Captain. In 40:10 GrS, Lamin was selected by New Republic Intelligence to assist in a mission in the Imgandru Asteroid Field. Though most details of this mission remain highly classified, Lamin is known to have encountered and neutralized a powerful Sith artifact. Many attribute Lamin's development of Force sensitivity in 41 GrS to his participation in this mission.<br /> <br /> In 41:02 GrS, Lamin was moved up to Guardian Wing Commanding Officer and promoted through Commander. It was as Guardian Wing Commanding Officer that Lamin first met Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, two fellow pilots who would become close friends. By the start of 42 GrS, then-Colonel Zykara was the Renegade Fleet Second Officer. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 42:04 GrS, but requested a transfer to a ground combat role in the Aurora Force in 42:07 GrS. As a condition of his transfer, Lamin was reduced in grade to Commander.<br /> <br /> In the Aurora Force, Lamin established himself as an excellent infiltrator and skilled spy. He served in Redstar Squad and formed an intense bond with Commander Trosa Aldair, the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, who eventually appointed Lamin as his Executive Officer. Over the next year, Lamin conducted several operations with Redstar Squad. During one, he was captured, held in Imperial captivity for 132 days, and brutally tortured both for information and as a spectacle for the other New Republic prisoners. Though he was eventually rescued, the experience left him a changed man.<br /> <br /> In 43:05 GrS, Lamin was appointed as the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, and appointed then-Lieutenant Commander Walex Partija as his Executive Officer. Lamin and Walex led Redstar through several additional operations, including infiltrating the planet Kamicolo, bringing down the rogue Griffon Fleet, and putting down a rebellion on Xenen. In this time, Lamin formed a strong bond with Walex, considering him one of the best friends he had in Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin also became fast friends with Kirghy Lommax, then serving as the Aurora Force Communications Officer.<br /> <br /> In 44:02 GrS, the Battle of Blerthmore shook Task Force Republic Shield to its core. Kirghy Lommax was transferred to lead the newly formed Vigilance Starfighter Group; Redstar Squad was split into two units, with Darik Klivan and several other members being assigned to a new special operations unit in the Redemption Fleet known as the Zealots. Lamin and Walex led the remaining Redstar members through the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Subterrel Conflict. By 44:09 GrS, Lamin had been promoted through Colonel again and was enjoying a period of relative peace in the Aurora sector.<br /> <br /> However, personal tragedy struck in 45:01 GrS, when Lamin was grievously wounded by a power coil overload in his quarters. In his absence, Lieutenant Commander Partija became acting Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, while Lamin fought to survive his wounds. It was not until 45:07 GrS that Lamin was able to resume his duties. Only a few months into his return, he found himself thrust into battle again, when his trusted Executive Officer, Walex Partija, revealed himself as Colonel Walex Partija of the Imperial Special Forces. It became apparent that Lamin's accident had actually been arranged by Walex, allowing him to assume command of Redstar Squad and gain access to the Aurora Force Command Staff.<br /> <br /> Lamin took the remaining members of Redstar Squad after Walex, fighting side by side with the Zealots under the command of Admiral Cody Qel-Droma. Together, the Zealots and Redstar pursued Walex through a two-year campaign that ended in 48:05 GrS with the pacification of the Aurora sector and the assassination of Walex during his trial for war crimes. Redstar Squad was disbanded and the remaining members were absorbed into the Zealots, while Lamin, a shell of his former self, refused several offers for command positions in both ground and air units and tried repeatedly to resign his commission. It was only the intervention of Kirghy Lommax, named Fleet Commander in 48:06 GrS, that kept Lamin in Task Force Republic Shield at all. Kirghy appointed Lamin as Minister of External Affairs, tasked him with interfacing between the Republic and the sector and planetary governments under Republic Shield control, and promoted him to Lieutenant General.<br /> <br /> Lamin accepted the sunset posting of Minister of External Affairs as a request from his friend Kirghy, intending to serve for a few years and then retire. However, in 49:09 GrS, Kirghy, along with Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, approached Lamin and prevailed upon him to serve as the next Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin refused at first, wishing to retire and having no interest in combat operations, but ultimately, Licah's arguments persuaded him to accept one more posting before retirement. Upon his appointment, Lamin accepted a promotion to Commodore and began serving as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> Several months into his command, Lamin was selected for promotion to Rear Admiral. In response to an uptick in pirate activities and concerns from several planetary governors, a public awards ceremony was planned and hosted in the city of New Moria on Tarsonis. Contrary to standard protocol, both Lamin and his Executive Officer, Kirghy Lommax, were in attendance at the event. During Lamin's acceptance speech, several explosive devices went off throughout the event venue. Thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of his Executive Officer, Lamin survived the assassination attempt. However, despite Kirghy's valient efforts, Lamin was severely injured in the attack. Doctors on Tarsonis placed him in a medically-induced coma, with serious doubts as to whether he would ever awaken. With both Lamin and Kirghy unable to carry out their duties, Cyrel Vandroth was appointed as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> ==Original Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General<br /> <br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC<br /> <br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased<br /> <br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield<br /> <br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI<br /> <br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> <br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters<br /> <br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms<br /> <br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human<br /> <br /> '''HAIR:''' Black<br /> <br /> '''EYES:''' Green<br /> <br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+<br /> <br /> <br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force<br /> <br /> <br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> <br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> <br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin is a healthcare data scientist.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Updated as I&#039;ve come back to life again.</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Rear Admiral]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=Wildcard 7<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]]<br /> |pastpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Medical Leave<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=35<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Data scientist<br /> }}<br /> Rear Admiral '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is an Assistant [[Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer]] and member of [[Wildcard Squadron]]. He served as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], from March 11, 2014 through February 1, 2015.<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings in the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was assigned to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in rank, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation: Hammerblow, a squadron-level X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Cole eventually assigned Lamin as Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted him to [[Major]].<br /> <br /> Soon after this, Lamin was appointed [[Guardian Wing]] CO. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin developed the Operation: Viper ITOD, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories and missions would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]]. During this period, Lamin also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]].<br /> <br /> Lamin greatly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competed in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. While serving as Second Officer, Lamin resigned his position in Talon Squad and left the RSCD.<br /> <br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.<br /> <br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dormant Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded Lamin's duties as he demonstrated his strong work ethic, leading to the Office of External Affairs absorbing responsibilities for recruiting and publicity as well as formal external affairs. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through the rank of [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.<br /> <br /> In 2003, Rahj Tharen stepped down as Fleet Commander and Gavin Kravis was elected to succeed him. Lamin spoke to Gavin, advocating for the creation of a position he originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]] and appointed him as Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin suddenly found himself in a very senior position without having ever served as a Fleet CO. This would ultimately prove to be challenging for the young officer.<br /> <br /> Lamin made several contributions to the club while serving as Chief of Staff. He directed the implementation of several key features found in the modern RS Roster Database, such as the tracking of award and promotion history. He oversaw the creation of the [[Celestial_Fury_(comp) | Celestial Fury]] competition, the successor to the [[Minos Conflict]], the [[Outer Rim War]], and the [[Outer Rim War II]]. Celestial Fury expanded on the original concept of these events by including a strategic component; clubs competed for control of sectors throughout a game map, based on the performance of their members in combat during the regular competition. In this way, the individual performance of each member also translated to a grander &quot;campaign&quot; than the previous &quot;killboard&quot;-style competitions. Lamin also coordinated and conducted a public chat with Star Wars author [[Aaron Allston]], who he subsequently inducted as an honorary member of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful, despite these contributions. His promotion to Chief of Staff coincided with his first year of college, and increasing real-life pressures added challenges to serving in a club position. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.<br /> <br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General, feeling that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral in light of his performance as Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].<br /> <br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after stepping down as Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet and the Aurora Force. Within the Renegade Fleet, he served as Twilight CO, XO, and then eventually as a regular member. He eventually left the Renegade Fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in reserve status, Lamin returned to active duty with the [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] in July of 2007 once he learned that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]].<br /> <br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of [[Ragnarok Squadron]]. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him as an alderman.<br /> <br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club. In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]].<br /> <br /> After his election as Fleet Commander, Lamin's biographical data was adjusted during a retcon that allowed for the use of his character as RSFC in the new fiction storyline developed by Fleet Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. This adjusted narrative is below, along with the original narrative.<br /> <br /> At the start of his tenure as Fleet Commander, the club had languished for months with very low levels of activity. Lamin faced the task of both jump-starting the club's activity and modernizing it to better serve member needs. Lamin proposed that the core strength of the RS was community, and that the organization and technical infrastructure of the club needed to support and nourish community. This meant designing a system where small groups of members could organically communicate and participate in shared interests, without a rigid set of directives from a distant command hierarchy.<br /> <br /> This concept became the core of the Task Force system, where small groups interested in a single activity or game could form when enough RS members expressed interest. Unfortunately, Lamin's ability to fully implement this vision was limited, as the club faced a dearth of experienced and technically proficient IO personnel. He attempted to lay the policy groundwork to support this initiative and even sought to develop his own programming skills to build the needed infrastructure, but the demands of the role of Fleet Commander kept him stretched thin. Ultimately, little progress was made on the technical infrastructure for the Task Force system during Lamin's tenure as Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> As Fleet Commander, Lamin was privileged to promote three officers to the rank of Fleet Admiral ([[Cody Qel-Droma]], [[Sienn Sconn], and [[Licah Fox]]), which is the most Fleet Admiral promotions performed by a single individual in club history. He was also privileged to serve as the Fleet Commander presiding over the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> Lamin tendered his resignation to High Command on January 14, 2015, citing both professional and personal issues. He formally transferred command to [[Cyrel Vandroth]] on February 1, 2015. As of that date, Cyrel promoted Lamin to the rank of Rear Admiral in recognition of his service as Fleet Commander. Lamin entered reserve status for the majority of 2015 to recuperate from serving as Fleet Commander and to address real-life concerns (including relocating his home and taking a new job). Upon returning to active service in December 2015, he was appointed an Assistant Rebel Squadrons Internet Officer by [[Cyrel Vandroth]].<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * Minecraft<br /> * X-Wing: Alliance<br /> * X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter<br /> * Fiction Writing<br /> <br /> ==Updated Fictional History ==<br /> Lamin Draconi Zykara is a human male who was born on Sluis Van on 14:04:28 GrS. He was the only child of Jarvin Zykara and Keyan Draco. In 29:08 GrS, a fugitive Jedi Master named Ianc Zinod, fleeing the Imperial Inquisition, sought refuge with Lamin's family. Lamin's family was discovered harboring the Jedi Master, and both of his parents were killed. Zinod managed to fight off the Empire long enough to take Lamin and flee. An orphan at age 15, Lamin was left even more alone a few weeks later when Zinod himself was killed by an Imperial Inquisitor while trying to rendezvous with someone claiming to be a fellow survivor of the Jedi Purge. Zinod gave his life so that Lamin could escape.<br /> <br /> Because of his affiliation with a known Jedi Master, Lamin was unable to seek help from the government. Without any support, he drifted to Dantooine, where he tried to eke out a life and remain in hiding. At age 17, he was hired onto a freighter crew, and spent the next four years working in a number of roles, learning to pilot and traveling the galaxy. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin in 35:03 GrS, Lamin's crew voted to officially begin supporting the Alliance. In 37:09 GrS, an Imperial ambush took out most of Lamin's crew and left him near death. After being rescued by the Alliance, he made the major commitment of signing up with the Alliance as an officer. The newly-appointed Flight Officer Zykara was assigned to an X-Wing squadron and flew in several battles, though he did not participate in the major battles of Hoth or Endor.<br /> <br /> Lamin was promoted to Lieutenant in the Alliance and later the New Republic. When Task Force Republic Shield was formed, Lamin was transferred to the new unit, where he was assigned to Wyvern Squadron. He was appointed Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer in 40:04 GrS and promoted to Captain. In 40:10 GrS, Lamin was selected by New Republic Intelligence to assist in a mission in the Imgandru Asteroid Field. Though most details of this mission remain highly classified, Lamin is known to have encountered and neutralized a powerful Sith artifact. Many attribute Lamin's development of Force sensitivity in 41 GrS to his participation in this mission.<br /> <br /> In 41:02 GrS, Lamin was moved up to Guardian Wing Commanding Officer and promoted through Commander. It was as Guardian Wing Commanding Officer that Lamin first met Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, two fellow pilots who would become close friends. By the start of 42 GrS, then-Colonel Zykara was the Renegade Fleet Second Officer. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 42:04 GrS, but requested a transfer to a ground combat role in the Aurora Force in 42:07 GrS. As a condition of his transfer, Lamin was reduced in grade to Commander.<br /> <br /> In the Aurora Force, Lamin established himself as an excellent infiltrator and skilled spy. He served in Redstar Squad and formed an intense bond with Commander Trosa Aldair, the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, who eventually appointed Lamin as his Executive Officer. Over the next year, Lamin conducted several operations with Redstar Squad. During one, he was captured, held in Imperial captivity for 132 days, and brutally tortured both for information and as a spectacle for the other New Republic prisoners. Though he was eventually rescued, the experience left him a changed man.<br /> <br /> In 43:05 GrS, Lamin was appointed as the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, and appointed then-Lieutenant Commander Walex Partija as his Executive Officer. Lamin and Walex led Redstar through several additional operations, including infiltrating the planet Kamicolo, bringing down the rogue Griffon Fleet, and putting down a rebellion on Xenen. In this time, Lamin formed a strong bond with Walex, considering him one of the best friends he had in Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin also became fast friends with Kirghy Lommax, then serving as the Aurora Force Communications Officer.<br /> <br /> In 44:02 GrS, the Battle of Blerthmore shook Task Force Republic Shield to its core. Kirghy Lommax was transferred to lead the newly formed Vigilance Starfighter Group; Redstar Squad was split into two units, with Darik Klivan and several other members being assigned to a new special operations unit in the Redemption Fleet known as the Zealots. Lamin and Walex led the remaining Redstar members through the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Subterrel Conflict. By 44:09 GrS, Lamin had been promoted through Colonel again and was enjoying a period of relative peace in the Aurora sector.<br /> <br /> However, personal tragedy struck in 45:01 GrS, when Lamin was grievously wounded by a power coil overload in his quarters. In his absence, Lieutenant Commander Partija became acting Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, while Lamin fought to survive his wounds. It was not until 45:07 GrS that Lamin was able to resume his duties. Only a few months into his return, he found himself thrust into battle again, when his trusted Executive Officer, Walex Partija, revealed himself as Colonel Walex Partija of the Imperial Special Forces. It became apparent that Lamin's accident had actually been arranged by Walex, allowing him to assume command of Redstar Squad and gain access to the Aurora Force Command Staff.<br /> <br /> Lamin took the remaining members of Redstar Squad after Walex, fighting side by side with the Zealots under the command of Admiral Cody Qel-Droma. Together, the Zealots and Redstar pursued Walex through a two-year campaign that ended in 48:05 GrS with the pacification of the Aurora sector and the assassination of Walex during his trial for war crimes. Redstar Squad was disbanded and the remaining members were absorbed into the Zealots, while Lamin, a shell of his former self, refused several offers for command positions in both ground and air units and tried repeatedly to resign his commission. It was only the intervention of Kirghy Lommax, named Fleet Commander in 48:06 GrS, that kept Lamin in Task Force Republic Shield at all. Kirghy appointed Lamin as Minister of External Affairs, tasked him with interfacing between the Republic and the sector and planetary governments under Republic Shield control, and promoted him to Lieutenant General.<br /> <br /> Lamin accepted the sunset posting of Minister of External Affairs as a request from his friend Kirghy, intending to serve for a few years and then retire. However, in 49:09 GrS, Kirghy, along with Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, approached Lamin and prevailed upon him to serve as the next Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin refused at first, wishing to retire and having no interest in combat operations, but ultimately, Licah's arguments persuaded him to accept one more posting before retirement. Upon his appointment, Lamin accepted a promotion to Commodore and began serving as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> Several months into his command, Lamin was selected for promotion to Rear Admiral. In response to an uptick in pirate activities and concerns from several planetary governors, a public awards ceremony was planned and hosted in the city of New Moria on Tarsonis. Contrary to standard protocol, both Lamin and his Executive Officer, Kirghy Lommax, were in attendance at the event. During Lamin's acceptance speech, several explosive devices went off throughout the event venue. Thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of his Executive Officer, Lamin survived the assassination attempt. However, despite Kirghy's valient efforts, Lamin was severely injured in the attack. Doctors on Tarsonis placed him in a medically-induced coma, with serious doubts as to whether he would ever awaken. With both Lamin and Kirghy unable to carry out their duties, Cyrel Vandroth was appointed as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> ==Original Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General<br /> <br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC<br /> <br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased<br /> <br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield<br /> <br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI<br /> <br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> <br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters<br /> <br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms<br /> <br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human<br /> <br /> '''HAIR:''' Black<br /> <br /> '''EYES:''' Green<br /> <br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+<br /> <br /> <br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force<br /> <br /> <br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> <br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> <br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin is a healthcare data scientist.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Made RSFC Cyrel. Whole frontpage needs an update though.</p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br /> ==Welcome to the Rebel Squadrons Wiki!==<br /> <br /> {| style=&quot;border: 1px solid #ccc;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | style=&quot;width: 65%; vertical-align: top;&quot; |<br /> ===General information===<br /> About the '''[[Rebel Squadrons]]''':<br /> * [[:Category:People|People]] &amp;mdash; [[:Category:Characters|Characters]] &amp;mdash; [[High Command]]<br /> * [[Rank]]s &amp;mdash; [[Medals]] &amp;mdash; [[Uniform]]s&amp;mdash; [[:Category:Order_of_Battle|Order of Battle]]<br /> * [[Bylaws]] &amp;mdash; [[Rebel Squadrons Storyline|Storyline]] &amp;mdash; [[Beginner's Path]]<br /> <br /> ===Squadrons===<br /> * '''[[Roster|Full active roster]]'''<br /> * [[Dagger Squadron]], COL [[Naes Draw]], CO<br /> * [[FireClaw Squadron]], MAJ [[Etain Valen Gaas]], CO<br /> * [[Gold Squadron]], CMDR [[Hermus Dogan]], CO<br /> * [[Red Squadron]], COL [[Ta-Re Djo]], CO<br /> * [[Red Dragon Squadron]], LCL [[Kimiao Quinal]], CO<br /> * [[Renegade Squadron]], LGN [[Eric Skrevski]], CO<br /> * [[Zealot]], ADM [[Danny &quot;David Lee Japan&quot; Qatar]], CO<br /> <br /> ===Offices===<br /> {| style=&quot;width: 100%;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | [[Fleet Commander]] || [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer|Executive Officer]] || [[Internet Office]] || [[Operations Office]]<br /> |-<br /> | [[Training Office]] || [[Logistics Office]] || [[Medals Office]] || [[Council of Justice]] || [[Historical Office]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Games and Activities===<br /> {| style=&quot;width: 100%;&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | style=&quot;padding-right: 5%;&quot; |<br /> * [[X-Wing Miniatures]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[D6 Roleplaying]]<br /> * [[Battlefront]]<br /> * [[Battlefront II]]<br /> * [[The Old Republic]]<br /> | style=&quot;vertical-align: top;&quot; |<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[Dark Forces]]<br /> * [[Pazaak]]<br /> |}<br /> | style=&quot;vertical-align: top;&quot; |<br /> '''What's a wiki?'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] is a website that anyone can edit. We invite all Rebel Squadrons members or affiliates to participate in the creation of this wiki. Please use the signup/login tool in the upper right to join the community.<br /> <br /> '''How do I edit pages?'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> Please see the '''[[Help:Contents|help pages]]'''.<br /> <br /> '''You can help!'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> This wiki is a collection of individual knowledge of and about the Rebel Squadrons, and you can assist us by making your own contributions. Help us to '''[[expand the wiki!]]'''<br /> <br /> '''Wiki administrators'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> Please contact an administrator if you have any questions or concerns about the wiki.<br /> * ADM [[User:CyrelVandroth|Cyrel Vandroth]], RS [[Fleet Commander]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Main]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{| class=&quot;toccolours&quot; cellpadding=&quot;4&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; style=&quot;clear: left; margin: .5em .5em 0 0&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | colspan=&quot;6&quot; rowspan=&quot;1&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;ccfcef&quot;| '''List of [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander|Fleet Commanders]]'''&lt;br&gt; and previous ''[[Leader of the Rebel Squadrons|RS Leaders]]'' (noted by *)<br /> |-<br /> ! bgcolor=&quot;#edc2ff&quot; | Leader<br /> ! bgcolor=&quot;#edc2ff&quot; | Duration<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Cyrel Vandroth]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Feb. 2015 - ''present'' <br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Mar. 2014 - Feb 2015<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[David &quot;Heavy&quot; Pasiechnyk]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Damon Lightwind]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Feb. 2013 - Jan. 2014<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Joshua Hawkins]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Nov. 2011 - Feb. 2013<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Kirghy Lommax]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Apr. 2010 - Oct. 2011<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Michael Raven]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Nov. 2009 - Apr. 2010<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Castor Efrata-Landis]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Sep. 2009 - Nov. 2009<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Sienn Sconn]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Kaz Falcion]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Apr. 2008 - Dec. 2008<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Michael Raven]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | July 2007 - Mar. 2008<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Oct. 2006 - July 2007<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Licah Fox]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | July 2006 - Oct. 2006<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Tyrell &quot;Spokes&quot; Borran]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Feb. 2005 - July 2006<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Sep. 2003 - Feb. 2005<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Rahj Tharen]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Sep. 2001 - Sep. 2003<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Aug. 2000 - Sep. 2001<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Dew]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | June 2000 - Aug. 2000<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Jack Stewart]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Oct. 1999 - June 2000<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Castor Efrata-Landis]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Jan. 1998 - Oct. 1999<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Mike &quot;MacMan&quot; McEwen]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | June 1997 - Jan. 1998<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Dialathos]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Dec. 1996 - June 1997<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | [[Super]]<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eefa&quot; | Mar. 1996 - Nov. 1996<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdef&quot; | [[MATEO 15]]*<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdef&quot; | Dec. 1995 - Feb. 1996<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdef&quot; | [[Byteman58]]*<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdef&quot; | July 1995 - Dec. 1995&lt;br /&gt;c. 1995 - June 1995<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdcf&quot; | [[rogueleader]]*<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0fdcf&quot; | c. 1994 - 1995<br /> |- align=&quot;left&quot;<br /> | align=&quot;left&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eeff&quot; | ''&lt;font size = &quot;1&quot;&gt;[[Template:FC List|[e]]]&lt;/font&gt;''<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; bgcolor=&quot;#f0eeff&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;[[Category:Navigation templates|FC List]]&lt;/noinclude&gt;</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Adding new FC details.</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;float: right;&quot;&gt;<br /> {{FC List}}<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> :'''''FC''' redirects here. See also [[Force Commander]] (game) and [[FireClaw]] (PSG squadron).''<br /> :''This article is about the leader of the RS. See also [[Fleet Commanding Officer]].''<br /> <br /> The Rebel Squadrons '''Fleet Commander''' (FC) is the individual with the responsibility of handling the day-to-day operations of the club. Only [[High Command]] has authority over the RSFC, and also elects him or her as defined in the [[Bylaws]]. The RSFC has [[Executive Offices]] to assist him in fulfilling his duties.<br /> <br /> The current FC is Admiral [[Cyrel Vandroth]], who has served since February 1, 2015.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Executive Positions]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Updated promotion information.</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Rear Admiral]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Reserve<br /> |currentsqdn=Reserve<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Retired<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=35<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Data science professional<br /> }}<br /> Rear Admiral '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' was a prominent member of the club who served as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], from March 11, 2014 through February 1, 2015. Lamin served as the first [[Chief of Staff]], under [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]], and later served as an [[Alderman]] on the [[High Command]] of four consecutive Fleet Commanders. He subsequently served as a [[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]] before becoming Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].<br /> <br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].<br /> <br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.<br /> <br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.<br /> <br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.<br /> <br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.<br /> <br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.<br /> <br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].<br /> <br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.<br /> <br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.<br /> <br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club.<br /> <br /> In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]. He served as Fleet Commander through February 1, 2015. On February 1st, incoming Fleet Commander [[Cyrel Vandroth]] promoted Lamin to the rank of Rear Admiral in recognition of his service as RSFC.<br /> <br /> After his election as Fleet Commander, Lamin's biographical data was adjusted during a retcon that allowed for the use of his character as RSFC in the new fiction storyline developed by Fleet Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. This adjusted narrative is below, along with the original narrative.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * Reserve<br /> <br /> ==Updated Fictional History ==<br /> Lamin Draconi Zykara is a human male who was born on Sluis Van on 14:04:28 GrS. He was the only child of Jarvin Zykara and Keyan Draco. In 29:08 GrS, a fugitive Jedi Master named Ianc Zinod, fleeing the Imperial Inquisition, sought refuge with Lamin's family. Lamin's family was discovered harboring the Jedi Master, and both of his parents were killed. Zinod managed to fight off the Empire long enough to take Lamin and flee. An orphan at age 15, Lamin was left even more alone a few weeks later when Zinod himself was killed by an Imperial Inquisitor while trying to rendezvous with someone claiming to be a fellow survivor of the Jedi Purge. Zinod gave his life so that Lamin could escape.<br /> <br /> Because of his affiliation with a known Jedi Master, Lamin was unable to seek help from the government. Without any support, he drifted to Dantooine, where he tried to eke out a life and remain in hiding. At age 17, he was hired onto a freighter crew, and spent the next four years working in a number of roles, learning to pilot and traveling the galaxy. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin in 35:03 GrS, Lamin's crew voted to officially begin supporting the Alliance. In 37:09 GrS, an Imperial ambush took out most of Lamin's crew and left him near death. After being rescued by the Alliance, he made the major commitment of signing up with the Alliance as an officer. The newly-appointed Flight Officer Zykara was assigned to an X-Wing squadron and flew in several battles, though he did not participate in the major battles of Hoth or Endor.<br /> <br /> Lamin was promoted to Lieutenant in the Alliance and later the New Republic. When Task Force Republic Shield was formed, Lamin was transferred to the new unit, where he was assigned to Wyvern Squadron. He was appointed Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer in 40:04 GrS and promoted to Captain. In 40:10 GrS, Lamin was selected by New Republic Intelligence to assist in a mission in the Imgandru Asteroid Field. Though most details of this mission remain highly classified, Lamin is known to have encountered and neutralized a powerful Sith artifact. Many attribute Lamin's development of Force sensitivity in 41 GrS to his participation in this mission.<br /> <br /> In 41:02 GrS, Lamin was moved up to Guardian Wing Commanding Officer and promoted through Commander. It was as Guardian Wing Commanding Officer that Lamin first met Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, two fellow pilots who would become close friends. By the start of 42 GrS, then-Colonel Zykara was the Renegade Fleet Second Officer. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 42:04 GrS, but requested a transfer to a ground combat role in the Aurora Force in 42:07 GrS. As a condition of his transfer, Lamin was reduced in grade to Commander.<br /> <br /> In the Aurora Force, Lamin established himself as an excellent infiltrator and skilled spy. He served in Redstar Squad and formed an intense bond with Commander Trosa Aldair, the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, who eventually appointed Lamin as his Executive Officer. Over the next year, Lamin conducted several operations with Redstar Squad. During one, he was captured, held in Imperial captivity for 132 days, and brutally tortured both for information and as a spectacle for the other New Republic prisoners. Though he was eventually rescued, the experience left him a changed man.<br /> <br /> In 43:05 GrS, Lamin was appointed as the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, and appointed then-Lieutenant Commander Walex Partija as his Executive Officer. Lamin and Walex led Redstar through several additional operations, including infiltrating the planet Kamicolo, bringing down the rogue Griffon Fleet, and putting down a rebellion on Xenen. In this time, Lamin formed a strong bond with Walex, considering him one of the best friends he had in Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin also became fast friends with Kirghy Lommax, then serving as the Aurora Force Communications Officer.<br /> <br /> In 44:02 GrS, the Battle of Blerthmore shook Task Force Republic Shield to its core. Kirghy Lommax was transferred to lead the newly formed Vigilance Starfighter Group; Redstar Squad was split into two units, with Darik Klivan and several other members being assigned to a new special operations unit in the Redemption Fleet known as the Zealots. Lamin and Walex led the remaining Redstar members through the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Subterrel Conflict. By 44:09 GrS, Lamin had been promoted through Colonel again and was enjoying a period of relative peace in the Aurora sector.<br /> <br /> However, personal tragedy struck in 45:01 GrS, when Lamin was grievously wounded by a power coil overload in his quarters. In his absence, Lieutenant Commander Partija became acting Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, while Lamin fought to survive his wounds. It was not until 45:07 GrS that Lamin was able to resume his duties. Only a few months into his return, he found himself thrust into battle again, when his trusted Executive Officer, Walex Partija, revealed himself as Colonel Walex Partija of the Imperial Special Forces. It became apparent that Lamin's accident had actually been arranged by Walex, allowing him to assume command of Redstar Squad and gain access to the Aurora Force Command Staff.<br /> <br /> Lamin took the remaining members of Redstar Squad after Walex, fighting side by side with the Zealots under the command of Admiral Cody Qel-Droma. Together, the Zealots and Redstar pursued Walex through a two-year campaign that ended in 48:05 GrS with the pacification of the Aurora sector and the assassination of Walex during his trial for war crimes. Redstar Squad was disbanded and the remaining members were absorbed into the Zealots, while Lamin, a shell of his former self, refused several offers for command positions in both ground and air units and tried repeatedly to resign his commission. It was only the intervention of Kirghy Lommax, named Fleet Commander in 48:06 GrS, that kept Lamin in Task Force Republic Shield at all. Kirghy appointed Lamin as Minister of External Affairs, tasked him with interfacing between the Republic and the sector and planetary governments under Republic Shield control, and promoted him to Lieutenant General.<br /> <br /> Lamin accepted the sunset posting of Minister of External Affairs as a request from his friend Kirghy, intending to serve for a few years and then retire. However, in 49:09 GrS, Kirghy, along with Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, approached Lamin and prevailed upon him to serve as the next Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin refused at first, wishing to retire and having no interest in combat operations, but ultimately, Licah's arguments persuaded him to accept one more posting before retirement. Upon his appointment, Lamin accepted a promotion to Commodore, and now serves as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> ==Original Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General<br /> <br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC<br /> <br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased<br /> <br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield<br /> <br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI<br /> <br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> <br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters<br /> <br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms<br /> <br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human<br /> <br /> '''HAIR:''' Black<br /> <br /> '''EYES:''' Green<br /> <br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+<br /> <br /> <br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force<br /> <br /> <br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> <br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> <br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin is a data science professional working with healthcare data.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Updates for impending retirement, etc.</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Retired<br /> |currentsqdn=Retired<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Retired<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=35<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Data science professional<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' was a prominent member of the club who served as the 22nd [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], from March 11, 2014 through February 1, 2015. Lamin served as the first [[Chief of Staff]], under [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]], and later served as an [[Alderman]] on the [[High Command]] of four consecutive Fleet Commanders. He subsequently served as a [[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]] before becoming Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].<br /> <br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].<br /> <br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.<br /> <br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.<br /> <br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.<br /> <br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.<br /> <br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.<br /> <br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].<br /> <br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.<br /> <br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.<br /> <br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club.<br /> <br /> In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]. He served as Fleet Commander through February 1, 2015.<br /> <br /> After his election as Fleet Commander, Lamin's biographical data was adjusted during a retcon that allowed for the use of his character as RSFC in the new fiction storyline developed by Fleet Admiral [[Michael Raven]]. This adjusted narrative is below, along with the original narrative.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * Retired<br /> <br /> ==Updated Fictional History ==<br /> Lamin Draconi Zykara is a human male who was born on Sluis Van on 14:04:28 GrS. He was the only child of Jarvin Zykara and Keyan Draco. In 29:08 GrS, a fugitive Jedi Master named Ianc Zinod, fleeing the Imperial Inquisition, sought refuge with Lamin's family. Lamin's family was discovered harboring the Jedi Master, and both of his parents were killed. Zinod managed to fight off the Empire long enough to take Lamin and flee. An orphan at age 15, Lamin was left even more alone a few weeks later when Zinod himself was killed by an Imperial Inquisitor while trying to rendezvous with someone claiming to be a fellow survivor of the Jedi Purge. Zinod gave his life so that Lamin could escape.<br /> <br /> Because of his affiliation with a known Jedi Master, Lamin was unable to seek help from the government. Without any support, he drifted to Dantooine, where he tried to eke out a life and remain in hiding. At age 17, he was hired onto a freighter crew, and spent the next four years working in a number of roles, learning to pilot and traveling the galaxy. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin in 35:03 GrS, Lamin's crew voted to officially begin supporting the Alliance. In 37:09 GrS, an Imperial ambush took out most of Lamin's crew and left him near death. After being rescued by the Alliance, he made the major commitment of signing up with the Alliance as an officer. The newly-appointed Flight Officer Zykara was assigned to an X-Wing squadron and flew in several battles, though he did not participate in the major battles of Hoth or Endor.<br /> <br /> Lamin was promoted to Lieutenant in the Alliance and later the New Republic. When Task Force Republic Shield was formed, Lamin was transferred to the new unit, where he was assigned to Wyvern Squadron. He was appointed Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer in 40:04 GrS and promoted to Captain. In 40:10 GrS, Lamin was selected by New Republic Intelligence to assist in a mission in the Imgandru Asteroid Field. Though most details of this mission remain highly classified, Lamin is known to have encountered and neutralized a powerful Sith artifact. Many attribute Lamin's development of Force sensitivity in 41 GrS to his participation in this mission.<br /> <br /> In 41:02 GrS, Lamin was moved up to Guardian Wing Commanding Officer and promoted through Commander. It was as Guardian Wing Commanding Officer that Lamin first met Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, two fellow pilots who would become close friends. By the start of 42 GrS, then-Colonel Zykara was the Renegade Fleet Second Officer. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 42:04 GrS, but requested a transfer to a ground combat role in the Aurora Force in 42:07 GrS. As a condition of his transfer, Lamin was reduced in grade to Commander.<br /> <br /> In the Aurora Force, Lamin established himself as an excellent infiltrator and skilled spy. He served in Redstar Squad and formed an intense bond with Commander Trosa Aldair, the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, who eventually appointed Lamin as his Executive Officer. Over the next year, Lamin conducted several operations with Redstar Squad. During one, he was captured, held in Imperial captivity for 132 days, and brutally tortured both for information and as a spectacle for the other New Republic prisoners. Though he was eventually rescued, the experience left him a changed man.<br /> <br /> In 43:05 GrS, Lamin was appointed as the Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, and appointed then-Lieutenant Commander Walex Partija as his Executive Officer. Lamin and Walex led Redstar through several additional operations, including infiltrating the planet Kamicolo, bringing down the rogue Griffon Fleet, and putting down a rebellion on Xenen. In this time, Lamin formed a strong bond with Walex, considering him one of the best friends he had in Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin also became fast friends with Kirghy Lommax, then serving as the Aurora Force Communications Officer.<br /> <br /> In 44:02 GrS, the Battle of Blerthmore shook Task Force Republic Shield to its core. Kirghy Lommax was transferred to lead the newly formed Vigilance Starfighter Group; Redstar Squad was split into two units, with Darik Klivan and several other members being assigned to a new special operations unit in the Redemption Fleet known as the Zealots. Lamin and Walex led the remaining Redstar members through the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Subterrel Conflict. By 44:09 GrS, Lamin had been promoted through Colonel again and was enjoying a period of relative peace in the Aurora sector.<br /> <br /> However, personal tragedy struck in 45:01 GrS, when Lamin was grievously wounded by a power coil overload in his quarters. In his absence, Lieutenant Commander Partija became acting Redstar Squad Commanding Officer, while Lamin fought to survive his wounds. It was not until 45:07 GrS that Lamin was able to resume his duties. Only a few months into his return, he found himself thrust into battle again, when his trusted Executive Officer, Walex Partija, revealed himself as Colonel Walex Partija of the Imperial Special Forces. It became apparent that Lamin's accident had actually been arranged by Walex, allowing him to assume command of Redstar Squad and gain access to the Aurora Force Command Staff.<br /> <br /> Lamin took the remaining members of Redstar Squad after Walex, fighting side by side with the Zealots under the command of Admiral Cody Qel-Droma. Together, the Zealots and Redstar pursued Walex through a two-year campaign that ended in 48:05 GrS with the pacification of the Aurora sector and the assassination of Walex during his trial for war crimes. Redstar Squad was disbanded and the remaining members were absorbed into the Zealots, while Lamin, a shell of his former self, refused several offers for command positions in both ground and air units and tried repeatedly to resign his commission. It was only the intervention of Kirghy Lommax, named Fleet Commander in 48:06 GrS, that kept Lamin in Task Force Republic Shield at all. Kirghy appointed Lamin as Minister of External Affairs, tasked him with interfacing between the Republic and the sector and planetary governments under Republic Shield control, and promoted him to Lieutenant General.<br /> <br /> Lamin accepted the sunset posting of Minister of External Affairs as a request from his friend Kirghy, intending to serve for a few years and then retire. However, in 49:09 GrS, Kirghy, along with Sienn Sconn and Licah Fox, approached Lamin and prevailed upon him to serve as the next Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield. Lamin refused at first, wishing to retire and having no interest in combat operations, but ultimately, Licah's arguments persuaded him to accept one more posting before retirement. Upon his appointment, Lamin accepted a promotion to Commodore, and now serves as Fleet Commander of Task Force Republic Shield.<br /> <br /> ==Original Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General<br /> <br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC<br /> <br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased<br /> <br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield<br /> <br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI<br /> <br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi<br /> <br /> <br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters<br /> <br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms<br /> <br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human<br /> <br /> '''HAIR:''' Black<br /> <br /> '''EYES:''' Green<br /> <br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+<br /> <br /> <br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force<br /> <br /> <br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> <br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> <br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin is a data science professional working with healthcare data.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>''All activities are subject to Diminishing Returns (DR) unless otherwise noted.''<br /> <br /> == Legacy Platforms (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, XvT, XWA) ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Assistant Legacy Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Legacy Gaming Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> * 1 point per ‘current’ ITOD mission flown.<br /> ** The Legacy Platform Coordinator and TFLs determine and post the designated ITOD missions for each platform.<br /> * 1 point per narrative written.<br /> * 1 point per historical mission flown to a maximum of 10 historical missions per scoring session.<br /> * 1 point per multiplayer ‘standard’ match.<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes logged in a cooperative multiplayer environment, such as the RgF Zodiac Missions.<br /> <br /> == Modern Gaming Platforms ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Modern Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> <br /> === Warframe ===<br /> All reported Warframe matches must involve at least two people; matches cannot be played in Solo mode. You must either fly the club flag while playing with members of the public, or play with one or more Rebel Squadrons members.<br /> * 1 point per every RSer participating in two (2) SURVIVAL matches.<br /> ** Survival matches lasting longer than 20 minutes should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every RSer participating in two (2) DEFENSE matches.<br /> ** Defense matches lasting longer than 20 waves should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every RSer participating in one (1) INTERCEPTION match.<br /> * 1 point for every RSer participating in two (2) match types not otherwise specified in this document.<br /> '''Please submit two (2) matches and screenshots for each one (1) report filed on rebelsquadrons.org.'''<br /> <br /> === Star Conflict ===<br /> * 1 point per every PvP match in which your team wins, and you score at least 1 kill.<br /> ** In order to submit a report for Star Conflict, visit the Multiplayer Hub (linked on the left column of the site), select &quot;Matches&quot; by the Star Conflict entry, and then &quot;Report a match&quot;. Select the number of RSers involved. If it was a solo mission, select &quot;2&quot;, and then select the option &quot;None&quot; for the second pilot. If 2 or more RS pilots participated, it may be necessary to take a second screenshot in order to include all pilots. Also, if usernames in Star Conflict are not the same as one's RS name, please make note of that in the Comments section of the report.<br /> <br /> === Star Wars: The Old Republic ===<br /> All reported TOR events must involve at least two people; no points are awarded for completely solo adventuring. You must either fly the club flag while playing with members of the public, or play with one or more Rebel Squadrons members.<br /> * Flashpoints: 2 points, per participating RS member, doubling for Hard and Nightmare mode flashpoints.<br /> ** You must run a Flashpoint that is at, or above, the level of your character. If running with a group of RSers, at least one of the participating RS members must be leveled at or below the level of the Flashpoint.<br /> ** Screenshots must be submitted and include confirmation of final bosses’ defeat and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers. Example: If 2 RSers run Esseles together on new characters, they would both receive 4 points.<br /> * Heroics: 1 point per participating RS member, per heroic.<br /> ** You must run a Heroic that is at, or above, the level of your character. If running with a group of RSers, at least one of the participating RS members must be leveled at or below the level of the Heroic.<br /> ** Screenshots must include confirmation of final objective and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers.<br /> * Questing Together: 1 point per 30 minutes of questing together. Actual quests must be completed.<br /> ** The same player must submit screenshots at the beginning and the end of questing together, and beginning and ending screenshots must include all participating RSers. Comments should include the toon names and RS names (nicknames are fine) of all participating RSers and should also list names of specific quests completed or deeds done. Please include the length of time you quested for. Please include specifics about what was done - for example, &quot;Character A helped Character B with quests on Belsavis. Character B leveled up from 37 to 39. Character A leveled up from 40 to 41&quot;. Together we completed quests: The Final Countdown and also got the XYZ datacron on Belsavis.&quot;<br /> * Donating Credits to the Guild Bank: 1 point per 25000 credits.<br /> ** This will be closely monitored by the Operations Officer as the intent is not to &quot;buy&quot; multiplayer points.<br /> <br /> === X-Wing Miniatures ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes of a match.<br /> ** Screenshots should show the final kill orientation and comments section should include names of all participating RSers as well as the outcome of the match.<br /> * Duration points can be awarded to a member who is not participating in the match as &quot;watching credit&quot;, if that member is actively participating while spectating.<br /> ** Example: Cody’s Rebel X-Wings vs. Sconn’s TIE Squad. Victory goes to Cody with 3 kills over Sconn’s 2.<br /> <br /> === Pazaak ===<br /> * 1 point per every three (3) Pazaak matches.<br /> ** Screenshots of each match must be included. Member names of each participating RS member must be included.<br /> <br /> === Minecraft ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes spent playing with another member on the server.<br /> ** Submit a screenshot describing what you accomplished and how long you played. For instance, &quot;Licah and Kimi played for three hours, mined a bunch of things and built the main room for the new High Command Hall.&quot;<br /> <br /> == RPGs and Fiction: ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Squadron CO or appropriate Game Master -&gt; RPG Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer.'''''<br /> <br /> === Simming (d6) ===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating simmer.<br /> * 2 points per every 30 minutes as a Game Master (GM)<br /> <br /> === Fantasy Flight Games SW RPG (FFG)===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating gamer.<br /> ** 2 points per every 30 minutes for the GM.<br /> <br /> === Fiction Writing (Zealot Special Operations Division) ===<br /> * 5 points per week for 'normal' participation.<br /> ** Normal participation is assumed to be a minimum of 2 posts per week dependent on story constraints/factors. Additional points may be awarded at the discretion of the RS Fiction Staff or upon recommendation from fellow writers for quality and/or quantity of posts.<br /> <br /> == Miscellaneous Activities ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Use the regular chain of command unless otherwise specified'''''<br /> <br /> === RS Trivia ===<br /> * Each correct answer is worth 1 point, scored as &quot;other&quot; in the SP scoring system.<br /> * To clarify, members should answer the trivia questions without referring to outside sources (e.g. looking up answers on the Internet, or in paper reference materials). The trivia questions are intended to be answered &quot;closed-book&quot;.<br /> <br /> === Special Events ===<br /> * Any special events that are added will be noted in the State of the Rebel Squadrons address and will describe what additional points will be awarded.<br /> <br /> === RS Assistance/Projects ===<br /> The RS Command/Executive Staff reserves the right to award bonus points with the blessing of the Operations Officer for activities including, but not limited, to:<br /> <br /> * Assistance with IO projects<br /> * Completion of RS projects<br /> * Incentivizing new or underutilized activities<br /> * Significant contributions to the RS Wiki or social media posts.<br /> * Additional activities at the discretion of the awarding officer.</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Added in note about not looking up trivia answers.</p> <hr /> <div>''All activities are subject to Diminishing Returns (DR) unless otherwise noted.''<br /> <br /> == Legacy Platforms (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, XvT, XWA) ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Assistant Legacy Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Legacy Gaming Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> * 1 point per ‘current’ ITOD mission flown.<br /> ** The Legacy Platform Coordinator and TFLs determine and post the designated ITOD missions for each platform.<br /> * 1 point per narrative written.<br /> * 1 point per historical mission flown to a maximum of 10 historical missions per scoring session.<br /> * 1 point per multiplayer ‘standard’ match.<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes logged in a cooperative multiplayer environment, such as the RgF Zodiac Missions.<br /> <br /> == Modern Gaming Platforms ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Modern Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> <br /> === Warframe ===<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) SURVIVAL matches.<br /> ** Survival matches lasting longer than 20 minutes should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) DEFENSE matches<br /> ** Defense matches lasting longer than 20 waves should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every INTERCEPTION match<br /> * 1 point for every two (2) match types not otherwise specified in this document.<br /> '''Please submit two (2) matches and screenshots for each one (1) report filed on rebelsquadrons.org.'''<br /> <br /> === Star Conflict ===<br /> * 1 point per every PvP match in which your team wins, and you score at least 1 kill.<br /> ** In order to submit a report for Star Conflict, visit the Multiplayer Hub (linked on the left column of the site), select &quot;Matches&quot; by the Star Conflict entry, and then &quot;Report a match&quot;. Select the number of RSers involved. If it was a solo mission, select &quot;2&quot;, and then select the option &quot;None&quot; for the second pilot. If 2 or more RS pilots participated, it may be necessary to take a second screenshot in order to include all pilots. Also, if usernames in Star Conflict are not the same as one's RS name, please make note of that in the Comments section of the report.<br /> <br /> === Star Wars: The Old Republic ===<br /> * Flashpoints: 2 points, per participating RS member, doubling for Hard and Nightmare mode flashpoints.<br /> ** Screenshots must be submitted and include confirmation of final bosses’ defeat and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers. Example: If 2 RSers run Esseles together on new characters, they would both recieve 4 points.<br /> * Heroics: 1 point per participating RS member, per heroic.<br /> ** Screenshots must include confirmation of final objective and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers.<br /> * Questing Together: 1 point per 30 minutes of questing together. Actual quests must be completed.<br /> ** The same player must submit screenshots at the beginning and the end of questing together, and beginning and ending screenshots must include all participating RSers. Comments should include the toon names and RS names (nicknames are fine) of all participating RSers and should also list names of specific quests completed or deeds done. Please include the length of time you quested for. Please include specifics about what was done - for example, &quot;Character A helped Character B with quests on Belsavis. Character B leveled up from 37 to 39. Character A leveled up from 40 to 41&quot;. Together we completed quests: The Final Countdown and also got the XYZ datacron on Belsavis.&quot;<br /> * Donating Credits to the Guild Bank: 1 point per 25000 credits.<br /> ** This will be closely monitored by the Operations Officer as the intent is not to &quot;buy&quot; multiplayer points.<br /> <br /> === X-Wing Miniatures ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes of a match.<br /> ** Screenshots should show the final kill orientation and comments section should include names of all participating RSers as well as the outcome of the match.<br /> * Duration points can be awarded to a member who is not participating in the match as &quot;watching credit&quot;, if that member is actively participating while spectating.<br /> ** Example: Cody’s Rebel X-Wings vs. Sconn’s TIE Squad. Victory goes to Cody with 3 kills over Sconn’s 2.<br /> <br /> === Pazaak ===<br /> * 1 point per every three (3) Pazaak matches.<br /> ** Screenshots of each match must be included. Member names of each participating RS member must be included.<br /> <br /> === Minecraft ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes spent playing with another member on the server.<br /> ** Submit a screenshot describing what you accomplished and how long you played. For instance, &quot;Licah and Kimi played for three hours, mined a bunch of things and built the main room for the new High Command Hall.&quot;<br /> <br /> == RPGs and Fiction: ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Squadron CO or appropriate Game Master -&gt; RPG Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer.'''''<br /> <br /> === Simming (d6) ===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating simmer.<br /> * 2 points per every 30 minutes as a Game Master (GM)<br /> <br /> === Fantasy Flight Games SW RPG (FFG)===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating gamer.<br /> ** 2 points per every 30 minutes for the GM.<br /> <br /> === Fiction Writing (Zealot Special Operations Division) ===<br /> * 5 points per week for 'normal' participation.<br /> ** Normal participation is assumed to be a minimum of 2 posts per week dependent on story constraints/factors. Additional points may be awarded at the discretion of the RS Fiction Staff or upon recommendation from fellow writers for quality and/or quantity of posts.<br /> <br /> == Miscellaneous Activities ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Use the regular chain of command unless otherwise specified'''''<br /> <br /> === RS Trivia ===<br /> * Each correct answer is worth 1 point, scored as &quot;other&quot; in the SP scoring system.<br /> * To clarify, members should answer the trivia questions without referring to outside sources (e.g. looking up answers on the Internet, or in paper reference materials). The trivia questions are intended to be answered &quot;closed-book&quot;.<br /> <br /> === Special Events ===<br /> * Any special events that are added will be noted in the State of the Rebel Squadrons address and will describe what additional points will be awarded.<br /> <br /> === RS Assistance/Projects ===<br /> The RS Command/Executive Staff reserves the right to award bonus points with the blessing of the Operations Officer for activities including, but not limited, to:<br /> <br /> * Assistance with IO projects<br /> * Completion of RS projects<br /> * Incentivizing new or underutilized activities<br /> * Significant contributions to the RS Wiki or social media posts.<br /> * Additional activities at the discretion of the awarding officer.</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: Protected &quot;Scoring System&quot;: Official page of scoring details. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))</p> <hr /> <div>''All activities are subject to Diminishing Returns (DR) unless otherwise noted.''<br /> <br /> == Legacy Platforms (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, XvT, XWA) ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Assistant Legacy Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Legacy Gaming Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> * 1 point per ‘current’ ITOD mission flown.<br /> ** The Legacy Platform Coordinator and TFLs determine and post the designated ITOD missions for each platform.<br /> * 1 point per narrative written.<br /> * 1 point per historical mission flown to a maximum of 10 historical missions per scoring session.<br /> * 1 point per multiplayer ‘standard’ match.<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes logged in a cooperative multiplayer environment, such as the RgF Zodiac Missions.<br /> <br /> == Modern Gaming Platforms ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Modern Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> <br /> === Warframe ===<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) SURVIVAL matches.<br /> ** Survival matches lasting longer than 20 minutes should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) DEFENSE matches<br /> ** Defense matches lasting longer than 20 waves should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every INTERCEPTION match<br /> * 1 point for every two (2) match types not otherwise specified in this document.<br /> '''Please submit two (2) matches and screenshots for each one (1) report filed on rebelsquadrons.org.'''<br /> <br /> === Star Conflict ===<br /> * 1 point per every PvP match in which your team wins, and you score at least 1 kill.<br /> ** In order to submit a report for Star Conflict, visit the Multiplayer Hub (linked on the left column of the site), select &quot;Matches&quot; by the Star Conflict entry, and then &quot;Report a match&quot;. Select the number of RSers involved. If it was a solo mission, select &quot;2&quot;, and then select the option &quot;None&quot; for the second pilot. If 2 or more RS pilots participated, it may be necessary to take a second screenshot in order to include all pilots. Also, if usernames in Star Conflict are not the same as one's RS name, please make note of that in the Comments section of the report.<br /> <br /> === Star Wars: The Old Republic ===<br /> * Flashpoints: 2 points, per participating RS member, doubling for Hard and Nightmare mode flashpoints.<br /> ** Screenshots must be submitted and include confirmation of final bosses’ defeat and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers. Example: If 2 RSers run Esseles together on new characters, they would both recieve 4 points.<br /> * Heroics: 1 point per participating RS member, per heroic.<br /> ** Screenshots must include confirmation of final objective and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers.<br /> * Questing Together: 1 point per 30 minutes of questing together. Actual quests must be completed.<br /> ** The same player must submit screenshots at the beginning and the end of questing together, and beginning and ending screenshots must include all participating RSers. Comments should include the toon names and RS names (nicknames are fine) of all participating RSers and should also list names of specific quests completed or deeds done. Please include the length of time you quested for. Please include specifics about what was done - for example, &quot;Character A helped Character B with quests on Belsavis. Character B leveled up from 37 to 39. Character A leveled up from 40 to 41&quot;. Together we completed quests: The Final Countdown and also got the XYZ datacron on Belsavis.&quot;<br /> * Donating Credits to the Guild Bank: 1 point per 25000 credits.<br /> ** This will be closely monitored by the Operations Officer as the intent is not to &quot;buy&quot; multiplayer points.<br /> <br /> === X-Wing Miniatures ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes of a match.<br /> ** Screenshots should show the final kill orientation and comments section should include names of all participating RSers as well as the outcome of the match.<br /> * Duration points can be awarded to a member who is not participating in the match as &quot;watching credit&quot;, if that member is actively participating while spectating.<br /> ** Example: Cody’s Rebel X-Wings vs. Sconn’s TIE Squad. Victory goes to Cody with 3 kills over Sconn’s 2.<br /> <br /> === Pazaak ===<br /> * 1 point per every three (3) Pazaak matches.<br /> ** Screenshots of each match must be included. Member names of each participating RS member must be included.<br /> <br /> === Minecraft ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes spent playing with another member on the server.<br /> ** Submit a screenshot describing what you accomplished and how long you played. For instance, &quot;Licah and Kimi played for three hours, mined a bunch of things and built the main room for the new High Command Hall.&quot;<br /> <br /> == RPGs and Fiction: ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Squadron CO or appropriate Game Master -&gt; RPG Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer.'''''<br /> <br /> === Simming (d6) ===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating simmer.<br /> * 2 points per every 30 minutes as a Game Master (GM)<br /> <br /> === Fantasy Flight Games SW RPG (FFG)===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating gamer.<br /> ** 2 points per every 30 minutes for the GM.<br /> <br /> === Fiction Writing (Zealot Special Operations Division) ===<br /> * 5 points per week for 'normal' participation.<br /> ** Normal participation is assumed to be a minimum of 2 posts per week dependent on story constraints/factors. Additional points may be awarded at the discretion of the RS Fiction Staff or upon recommendation from fellow writers for quality and/or quantity of posts.<br /> <br /> == Miscellaneous Activities ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Use the regular chain of command unless otherwise specified'''''<br /> <br /> === RS Trivia ===<br /> * Each correct answer is worth 1 point, scored as &quot;other&quot; in the SP scoring system.<br /> <br /> === Special Events ===<br /> * Any special events that are added will be noted in the State of the Rebel Squadrons address and will describe what additional points will be awarded.<br /> <br /> === RS Assistance/Projects ===<br /> The RS Command/Executive Staff reserves the right to award bonus points with the blessing of the Operations Officer for activities including, but not limited, to:<br /> <br /> * Assistance with IO projects<br /> * Completion of RS projects<br /> * Incentivizing new or underutilized activities<br /> * Significant contributions to the RS Wiki or social media posts.<br /> * Additional activities at the discretion of the awarding officer.</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Scoring_System&diff=25054 2014-09-03T02:19:44Z

<p>LaminZykara: Minor edits to grammar and formatting; added in Minecraft.</p> <hr /> <div>''All activities are subject to Diminishing Returns (DR) unless otherwise noted.''<br /> <br /> == Legacy Platforms (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, XvT, XWA) ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Assistant Legacy Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Legacy Gaming Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> * 1 point per ‘current’ ITOD mission flown.<br /> ** The Legacy Platform Coordinator and TFLs determine and post the designated ITOD missions for each platform.<br /> * 1 point per narrative written.<br /> * 1 point per historical mission flown to a maximum of 10 historical missions per scoring session.<br /> * 1 point per multiplayer ‘standard’ match.<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes logged in a cooperative multiplayer environment, such as the RgF Zodiac Missions.<br /> <br /> == Modern Gaming Platforms ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Appropriate Game Task Force Leader -&gt; Modern Gaming Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer'''''<br /> <br /> === Warframe ===<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) SURVIVAL matches.<br /> ** Survival matches lasting longer than 20 minutes should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every two (2) DEFENSE matches<br /> ** Defense matches lasting longer than 20 waves should be reported as 1 standard match.<br /> * 1 point per every INTERCEPTION match<br /> * 1 point for every two (2) match types not otherwise specified in this document.<br /> '''Please submit two (2) matches and screenshots for each one (1) report filed on rebelsquadrons.org.'''<br /> <br /> === Star Conflict ===<br /> * 1 point per every PvP match in which your team wins, and you score at least 1 kill.<br /> ** In order to submit a report for Star Conflict, visit the Multiplayer Hub (linked on the left column of the site), select &quot;Matches&quot; by the Star Conflict entry, and then &quot;Report a match&quot;. Select the number of RSers involved. If it was a solo mission, select &quot;2&quot;, and then select the option &quot;None&quot; for the second pilot. If 2 or more RS pilots participated, it may be necessary to take a second screenshot in order to include all pilots. Also, if usernames in Star Conflict are not the same as one's RS name, please make note of that in the Comments section of the report.<br /> <br /> === Star Wars: The Old Republic ===<br /> * Flashpoints: 2 points, per participating RS member, doubling for Hard and Nightmare mode flashpoints.<br /> ** Screenshots must be submitted and include confirmation of final bosses’ defeat and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers. Example: If 2 RSers run Esseles together on new characters, they would both recieve 4 points.<br /> * Heroics: 1 point per participating RS member, per heroic.<br /> ** Screenshots must include confirmation of final objective and all participating RSers. Comments should include toon names and names of participating RSers.<br /> * Questing Together: 1 point per 30 minutes of questing together. Actual quests must be completed.<br /> ** The same player must submit screenshots at the beginning and the end of questing together, and beginning and ending screenshots must include all participating RSers. Comments should include the toon names and RS names (nicknames are fine) of all participating RSers and should also list names of specific quests completed or deeds done. Please include the length of time you quested for. Please include specifics about what was done - for example, &quot;Character A helped Character B with quests on Belsavis. Character B leveled up from 37 to 39. Character A leveled up from 40 to 41&quot;. Together we completed quests: The Final Countdown and also got the XYZ datacron on Belsavis.&quot;<br /> * Donating Credits to the Guild Bank: 1 point per 25000 credits.<br /> ** This will be closely monitored by the Operations Officer as the intent is not to &quot;buy&quot; multiplayer points.<br /> <br /> === X-Wing Miniatures ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes of a match.<br /> ** Screenshots should show the final kill orientation and comments section should include names of all participating RSers as well as the outcome of the match.<br /> * Duration points can be awarded to a member who is not participating in the match as &quot;watching credit&quot;, if that member is actively participating while spectating.<br /> ** Example: Cody’s Rebel X-Wings vs. Sconn’s TIE Squad. Victory goes to Cody with 3 kills over Sconn’s 2.<br /> <br /> === Pazaak ===<br /> * 1 point per every three (3) Pazaak matches.<br /> ** Screenshots of each match must be included. Member names of each participating RS member must be included.<br /> <br /> === Minecraft ===<br /> * 1 point per 30 minutes spent playing with another member on the server.<br /> ** Submit a screenshot describing what you accomplished and how long you played. For instance, &quot;Licah and Kimi played for three hours, mined a bunch of things and built the main room for the new High Command Hall.&quot;<br /> <br /> == RPGs and Fiction: ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Squadron CO or appropriate Game Master -&gt; RPG Platform Coordinator -&gt; Operations Officer.'''''<br /> <br /> === Simming (d6) ===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating simmer.<br /> * 2 points per every 30 minutes as a Game Master (GM)<br /> <br /> === Fantasy Flight Games SW RPG (FFG)===<br /> * 1 point per every 30 minutes as a participating gamer.<br /> ** 2 points per every 30 minutes for the GM.<br /> <br /> === Fiction Writing (Zealot Special Operations Division) ===<br /> * 5 points per week for 'normal' participation.<br /> ** Normal participation is assumed to be a minimum of 2 posts per week dependent on story constraints/factors. Additional points may be awarded at the discretion of the RS Fiction Staff or upon recommendation from fellow writers for quality and/or quantity of posts.<br /> <br /> == Miscellaneous Activities ==<br /> '''''For questions or concerns: Use the regular chain of command unless otherwise specified'''''<br /> <br /> === RS Trivia ===<br /> * Each correct answer is worth 1 point, scored as &quot;other&quot; in the SP scoring system.<br /> <br /> === Special Events ===<br /> * Any special events that are added will be noted in the State of the Rebel Squadrons address and will describe what additional points will be awarded.<br /> <br /> === RS Assistance/Projects ===<br /> The RS Command/Executive Staff reserves the right to award bonus points with the blessing of the Operations Officer for activities including, but not limited, to:<br /> <br /> * Assistance with IO projects<br /> * Completion of RS projects<br /> * Incentivizing new or underutilized activities<br /> * Significant contributions to the RS Wiki or social media posts.<br /> * Additional activities at the discretion of the awarding officer.</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Rebel_Squadrons_Fleet_Commander&diff=24856 2014-05-19T01:27:08Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div style=&quot;float: right;&quot;&gt;<br /> {{FC List}}<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> :'''''FC''' redirects here. See also [[Force Commander]] (game) and [[FireClaw]] (PSG squadron).''<br /> :''This article is about the leader of the RS. See also [[Fleet Commanding Officer]].''<br /> <br /> The Rebel Squadrons '''Fleet Commander''' (FC) is the individual with the responsibility of handling the day-to-day operations of the club. Only [[High Command]] has authority over the RSFC, and also elects him or her as defined in the [[Bylaws]]. The RSFC has [[Executive Offices]] to assist him in fulfilling his duties.<br /> <br /> The current FC is Commodore [[Lamin Zykara]], who has served since March 11, 2014.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Executive Positions]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin_Zykara&diff=24719 2014-03-12T03:57:42Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153 Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]]<br /> |pastpos=[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]&lt;br&gt;[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is the current [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]].<br /> <br /> A member of [[FireClaw Squadron]], Lamin served as the first [[Chief of Staff]], under [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]], and later served as an [[Alderman]] on the [[High Command]] of four consecutive Fleet Commanders. Most recently, he was a [[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]]. Lamin served as a member of the Council of Justice until March 2014, when he was elected as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]].<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=RS_Minecraft_proposal&diff=24659 2014-01-28T22:06:00Z

<p>LaminZykara: 2.3 Expansion, added info on the RS Mod Pack.</p> <hr /> <div>This is a proposal to integrate [[Minecraft]] into the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> == Game Overview ==<br /> <br /> Minecraft is a sandbox-style game in which players ''mine'' things and use them to ''craft'' other things, hence the name Minecraft. Minecraft has been immensely popular for several years now and features both online and offline modes. In addition to the basic game (&quot;Vanilla&quot; Minecraft), there is an immensely active modding community that has released a ton of material. Minecraft works as a server-client system; end-users connect to a centrally-run server. The current server owner and supporter is [[Commodore]] [[Lamin Zykara]].<br /> <br /> Minecraft features three game modes. The first mode, Survival, is a traditional sandbox-style game in which players work against the environment. Hunger, hitpoints, and scarcity (among others) are primary game mechanics. The second mode, Creative, removes the restraints of survival mode, and allows players to collaborate on building structures without any of the mining or scarcity issues. The third mode, Adventure, is the newest, and allows the design of custom &quot;maps&quot; that other players play on. Adventure removes the ability of players to radically alter the map, permitting a degree of &quot;level design&quot;.<br /> <br /> Minecraft stores &quot;worlds&quot; as directories, and it is trivially easy to change the world being played on the server. Doing this allows the &quot;world&quot; to rotate on a set timeframe, allowing us to have different game modes that change regularly. This cycle of changing could tie into competition or ranking systems if that is of interest.<br /> <br /> One of the challenges (and benefits) of working with Minecraft is the great diversity of different playstyles that the game supports. Accordingly, integrating Minecraft into the RS will likely involve a variety of activities.<br /> <br /> == Structure &amp; Leadership ==<br /> <br /> No formal structure is yet established. On the local Minecraft server, [[David_&quot;Heavy&quot; Pasiechnyk]], [[Michael Raven]], [[Licah Fox]], and [[Lamin Zykara]] are operators / administrators.<br /> <br /> The Minecraft server is currently hosted by ServerMiner and is reachable at rebelsquadrons.serverminer.com (backup address: mc16.serverminer.com:25968), and is paid through mid-April. It is a 1GB installation of Minecraft. Lag and other issues are being noticed as of late January, so the possibility of switching to another host is present.<br /> <br /> == Participation Types ==<br /> <br /> Here is a brief rundown of types of participation that may work in the RS, along with a viability estimate.<br /> <br /> === Cooperative World Building - Survival ===<br /> <br /> This is the current mode of the server. In this mode, all RSers connect and work together to build a nice world. In this mode, the game is essentially player vs. environment. At the moment, RSers are working on building up a settlement on Tarsonis, centered on Tarsonis Isle (the main settlement). This has included building a rail system, a land-bridge, barracks, stables, a library, and an extensive farm system. This mode is not inherently competitive in any way, but it does provide a fantastic form of &quot;virtual community&quot; whereby players can get together and see each other. In this sense, the RS Minecraft Server is a virtual home, where players can build their own houses and socialize with other players.<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This seems to be quite popular so far, but obviously time will tell. However, the on-going popularity of Minecraft, even without mods, suggests that this may have some staying power. One way of ensuring that this remains viable is to rotate worlds on a set schedule, so that players have equal chances to participate in new and established worlds.<br /> <br /> === Cooperative World Building - Creative ===<br /> <br /> This would be an alternative to the description above, in which the game is switched from Survival to Creative. In this game, the focus would be entirely on building an incredible RS Settlement / Facility, with the constraints of Survival mode removed. The focus on the construction would shift to creating large-scale facilities, adding in customized redstone machinery, and generally creating an awesome base. Since the player vs. environment aspects would be gone, the social and building aspects would need to be engaging enough to satisfy players.<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This may work better for a small subset of the RS playing population, and not the entire group. Much like creation of custom missions was something that some, but not all, members enjoyed, this kind of large-scale creative building may only capture the interest of some players. If we can financially support a secondary server for these players, this may be useful in the future, but should not be an initial focus.<br /> <br /> === Modded Minecraft ===<br /> <br /> The modding community for Minecraft has substantially increased on what is already in the base game. One possibility for the RS is to run a modded version of Minecraft, as to expand on the staying power of the base game. There are two major mod &quot;launchers&quot; currently in use in the Minecraft community, Feed the Beast and Technic. Each offers &quot;mod packs&quot;, packages of mods (sometimes hundreds) that work together to vastly alter the Minecraft game experience. There are many different mod packs available, and they are subject to on-going development and change over time.<br /> <br /> One concern about modding Minecraft is that it can result in substantial increases in hardware needs. This may require an increase in hosting costs, which will need to be considered if we select a commonly-used modpack. To avoid this, we may consider only using a subset of modifications. If we do this, it may be useful to create a custom private mod pack for one of the major launchers, to make it easier for end-users to connect and play. Whenever possible, we want to avoid complex setup and connection issues, as this is likely behind the decline of our older Star Wars games. Alternatively to creating a mod pack, we might try just the [http://www.minecraftdl.com/star-wars-mod/ Star Wars Mod for Minecraft].<br /> <br /> One benefit of using mods is that we can introduce technological items into the Minecraft world that will make it feel more like Star Wars. If combined with custom skins for players that represent their RS rank and position, this could help Minecraft be a real part of the RS canon.<br /> <br /> Possible mods (feel free to add to this list):<br /> <br /> * [http://www.mod-buildcraft.com/ Buildcraft]<br /> * [http://teamcofh.com/ Thermal Expansion]<br /> * [http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2016680-162164-powercrystals-mods-minefactoryreloaded-powercrystalscore-and-netherores-updated/ Mine Factory Reloaded]<br /> * [http://wiki.industrial-craft.net/index.php?title=Main_Page Industrial Craft 2]<br /> * [http://ae-mod.info/ Applied Energistics]<br /> * [http://www.computercraft.info/ ComputerCraft]<br /> * [http://machinemuse.net/ Modular Power Suits]<br /> * [http://ftbwiki.org/Mystcraft Mystcraft]<br /> * [http://micdoodle8.com/mods/galacticraft Galacticraft]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Dimensional_Doors Dimensional Doors]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Treecapitator Treecapitator]<br /> <br /> ''As an aside, the propensity of some mod teams to use a single thread on the Minecraft Forums as their &quot;website&quot; is insanely annoying. -Lamin''<br /> <br /> Possible mod packs (again, feel free to add to the list):<br /> <br /> * [http://ftbwiki.org/Tech_World_2 Feed the Beast Tech World 2]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Big_Dig Technic Big Dig]<br /> * RS Homegrown Mod Pack - See below<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': Playing modded Minecraft can be an insane amount of fun, but there are non-trivial technical issues we may need to get past. It would probably be best to focus first on implementing a few different types of game in vanilla and then focus on doing a modded server for awhile.<br /> <br /> ==== RS Mod Pack ====<br /> <br /> Josh has taken the lead on putting together a Feed the Beast compatible private mod pack for us to use with a modded version of Minecraft that we are hosting on our own RS server. Here is what is being included so far:<br /> <br /> * Zan's Minimap<br /> * EnderIO<br /> * Thermal Expansion 3<br /> * Applied Energistics<br /> * Not Enough Items, with plugins<br /> * Inventory Tweaks<br /> * Treecapitator<br /> * Modular Power Suits<br /> <br /> === Player vs. Player ===<br /> <br /> Minecraft has no &quot;formal&quot; player vs. player setup in the game, but there exists a [http://www.minecraftpvp.com/ PvP community]. At the moment, our current server is configured to support player vs. player, in that attacks will hurt other players. A PvP game could be set up in a number of different ways, including:<br /> <br /> * One-on-one, two-on-two, or x-on-x combat in an arena set up for it, and managed by a &quot;referee&quot; who has operator powers<br /> * Competing settlements in survival mode, with competition either done via gathered resources or by combat, or possibly by both<br /> * An all-out free for all (total war)<br /> * Issuance of challenges and duels, with reporting (this would be workable because disputes could be resolved by referring to log files)<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': If a good amount of time is spent drafting rules, this could be a fun addition to the Minecraft world for the RS. It will be very important to create clear rules and, in the cases of arena or other such combat, to build a good world for it ahead of time. Aside from challenges and duels, it's probably best to not let these worlds cross with our typical PvE worlds except in very specific places (for instance, an arena built in an otherwise peaceful world).<br /> <br /> === Adventure Maps ===<br /> <br /> Adventure mode allows for the creation of maps that play more like game levels and less like sandboxes. This opens the door to possible ITOD challenges of different types, and also offers a slot for RS members to become [[Content Creation Proposal | content creators]]. You can do pretty cool things using the adventure mode and command blocks, so this is definitely a possibility. You can also run the adventure maps both locally (download and run) or on a server, allowing for multiple kinds of participation. You could have the following types:<br /> <br /> * Downloaded &quot;mission&quot; maps that let you play through them and are scored in some way (a common trait is to have tokens hidden throughout a level, counting as points)<br /> * Online &quot;races&quot; where two players compete simultaneously to go through an obstacle course of some kind<br /> * Puzzle maps that reward different approaches to solving problems in-game<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This should probably be the next thing implemented by RS members, as it most naturally combines a competition aspect with Minecraft. The one challenge will be how to develop server-side adventure maps with only one server available. A second server may be necessary for development work.<br /> <br /> == Scoring and Participation Awards ==<br /> <br /> These are ideas on how to score / reward participation in Minecraft.<br /> <br /> === Time Participation ===<br /> <br /> Earn one badge per month according to the amount of time played:<br /> <br /> * 1 Hour (Wood Badge)<br /> * 5 Hours (Stone Badge)<br /> * 10 Hours (Iron Badge)<br /> * 20 Hours (Gold Badge)<br /> * 30 Hours (Diamond Badge)<br /> <br /> Badges would stack by 5's, signified by perhaps a silver border. Displayable in medals box, prominently placed on RS profile. For proof of time, the logs or screenshots could be used. However, open to some griefing (players could connect and simply sit idle).<br /> <br /> === Project Participation ===<br /> <br /> A Minecraft Platform Coordinator could also designate one task per month, and if members complete it, they'd earn another badge similar to the above, with a sample title being (Nether Badge). These would also stack as described above.<br /> <br /> === Skill Badges ===<br /> <br /> The RS profile would display a skill badge for Minecraft, ranked from 0 to 20. Zero indicates no tasks completed, ten is a high level of competence, and twenty would be a complete expert. Here is how points would be awarded:<br /> <br /> * Get whitelisted and log into the server: 1 point (confirmed in-person or by logs if needed)<br /> * Play with another RSer for at least an hour: 2 points (confirmed by the other player)<br /> * ...for at least 2 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 3 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 5 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 10 hours: 2 points<br /> * ...for at least 25 hours: 2 points<br /> * ...for at least 50 hours: 2 points<br /> * Complete all in-game achievements: 6 points (confirmed by screenshot)<br /> ** This may not work, due to trouble viewing all achievements on one screen. Perhaps we could do 6 difficult achievements (at the end of a line), 1 pt each, which would work via screenshot.<br /> * Achieve Level 50 XP: 2 points (as confirmed by screenshot)<br /> <br /> The levels could be:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Points<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Symbol<br /> |-<br /> | 0<br /> | (n/a)<br /> | (n/a)<br /> |-<br /> | 1-2<br /> | Tree Puncher<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-LEAVES-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 3-5<br /> | Wheat Farmer<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-FARMER-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 6-9<br /> | Creeper Hunter<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-SSBOOM-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 10-14<br /> | Diamond Miner<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-CARBON-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 15-19<br /> | Nether Diver<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-NETHER-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 20<br /> | Cubist<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-CUBIST-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Other Games ==<br /> <br /> We can use badges and skills with other games as well. Since competing for the highest score on ITOD missions does not motivate pilots very strongly these days, it may work well for the X-Wing series. Let's try it: [[RS X-Wing reboot]]. The skills follow the pattern of Beginner's Path. Badges reward regular activity, while skills reward one-time achievements.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Proposals]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin%27s_RSFC_Proposal&diff=24656 2014-01-28T05:38:58Z

<p>LaminZykara: 2.1 Page created</p> <hr /> <div>This document describes my proposals for the future of the RS, were I to be elected as the RSFC.<br /> <br /> = Who Am I =<br /> <br /> === RS Background ===<br /> I'm Lamin Zykara, and I joined the RS in March 2000. I've been around and done a lot of things in my time, so I suggest you check out my [[Lamin Zykara | wiki page]]. Some of my bona fides:<br /> <br /> * Renegade Fleet Second Officer<br /> * Minister of External Affairs<br /> * Chief of Staff<br /> ** Major projects included the Celestial Fury competition, coordinating a web chat with Aaron Allston, and working with IO to add the current promotion system (where a citation is included) and medals system (which tracks the reason for the medal being awarded).<br /> * High Command Alderman<br /> * Minister of Justice<br /> <br /> === Other Leadership Experience ===<br /> Outside of the RS, my big activity has been with [http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ Civil Air Patrol], which is a non-profit military auxiliary in the USA. I've commanded a squadron (akin to being the Executive Director of a local non-profit chapter) of about 40 people, run some large activities (national level activities with 200-300 participants and large budgets), and contributed to our national policies.<br /> <br /> Professionally, I have a master's degree in public health and a master's degree in bioethics, and I serve as a clinical data manager and research information support professional for a major university. In my role there, I'm usually a lead clinical data manager for major multi-site clinical research projects and FDA-regulated clinical trials.<br /> <br /> = A Discussion of the RS =<br /> <br /> Having been in the RS since 2000, I've observed that the RS has essentially always had three major pillars (the three Cs):<br /> <br /> * Community<br /> * Content<br /> * Competition<br /> <br /> When the RS was first formed, we provided essential services to a much different Internet. We provided a united community for Star Wars gamers, we gave Star Wars gamers new content for their games (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, XvT, and so on), and we gave a framework for competition. The RS and other clubs provided a structure for competitions, both internally and externally. The Minos Cluster Battles, Outer Rim Wars, and Celestial Fury gave gamers a way to play Rebellion vs. Empire, while the internal competitions let squads jockey for bragging rights.<br /> <br /> Fast-foward to today, and the scene has very much changed. Competition and clan features are built into a lot of games, removing the need for as much of the outside &quot;organized competitions&quot;. Digital delivery gives us built-in social networks alongside our gaming (like Steam), which carves away at our community aspects. And while we can still produce new content, a lot of the games that use that content are now more than 10 years old, with very small markets.<br /> <br /> A recurring question that we've faced over the past few years in the RS has been whether we are a gaming club that has a Star Wars focus, or a Star Wars club with a gaming focus. As the games that the RS was founded on - the space flight sims - have aged, and fewer and fewer new Star Wars games have fit into our paradigm, we've drifted somewhat aimlessly. For awhile, we focused hard on the fictional side of the club, and that bore great fruits, but ultimately was difficult to sustain. When The Old Republic came out, we hoped that might foster a revitalization of interest, but ultimately the game was simply not that great. All along, we've felt concerned that we're not active, and that we're falling apart.<br /> <br /> I am going to suggest two things here. Firstly, I think we discuss &quot;activity&quot; within our old paradigm. We are stuck in the mindset of the old RS, the one where we did ITODs, competed internally and externally, built new flight sim missions, and so on. The RS in 2014 may need to shed some of our 1999 ideas of what being active means in order to work in today's world. Our old business of competing - the leaderboards, the monthly missions, the ORWs - just isn't relevant in 2014 the way it was in 2000.<br /> <br /> Secondly, if I take an inventory of what the RS has today, I come up with this: an awesome community. Ultimately, I know that I hang around the RS because I have awesome, lifelong friends that I met through this club. Those people keep me engaged and make me want to build the RS into something better. Talking to those people - on email, on chat, in game - motivates me and gives me energy. We've got a core community that's awesome and worth nurturing and growing.<br /> <br /> So, of our three Cs, if we have the community - at least at the core - and if competition isn't as big as it used to be, what does that leave us? Content. What brings in traffic and new members? Cool content. What gives people a shared feeling of purpose? Making and contributing to cool content. The RS needs to be producing content for others. We can see the success of this in what Cody has done with our social media presence, and our writing and fiction work has always been solid. We have the great community and we have a lot of creativity, so now we need to focus it on content production. On an organizational level, we need to have content we produce, nurture the creativity of members and give them ways to produce more content and to share it with the world.<br /> <br /> Cody has the channels ready for us. It's almost February 2014, which gives us a little under two years before the next Star Wars movie comes out. If we can put the content out through the channels, those two years will build us into something incredible.<br /> <br /> = My Plan =<br /> <br /> Obviously, it's impossible to detail every single thing that I would do if I am elected the Fleet Commander. With that said, this is a broad overview of some of the things I'd do if elected the next Fleet Commander, broken into a few general sections.<br /> <br /> == Identity ==<br /> <br /> As I said above, the RS is a community first and foremost. We've been a Star Wars gaming club for our whole existence, but ultimately, we're more Star Wars club than gaming club. A person might buy X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter or X-Wing Alliance and play them at home, but it takes a certain level of Star Wars fanaticism to go out, join a club, and do all the other things that membership in the RS entails. Time has taken away our games to a large extent, but I don't think it's taken away our identity as a Star Wars group.<br /> <br /> So, I'd answer the question of &quot;Are we a Star Wars club with a gaming focus, or a gaming club with a Star Wars focus?&quot; by saying &quot;We're a Star Wars club, period.&quot; We're always going to do gaming, but if we want to grow into the modern age, we need to be more wedded to our Star Wars identity than our gaming identity.<br /> <br /> == Platforms and Core Activities ==<br /> <br /> === Gaming ===<br /> <br /> Right now, we have platform coordinators (PCs) for several different games. if we approach the RS as a Star Wars club first of all, then gaming is only part of the many things we should be doing. Accordingly, I'd identify a single Gaming Coordinator who would head up all gaming activities for the RS, and who could have whatever staff they needed. This would also mean that any game would be open for RS members to play in, rather than being strictly focused on Star Wars games. If 10 RSers want to have a Civilization V tourney, let's do that! The community's interests, as expressed through the Gaming Coordinator, would drive our gaming activities.<br /> <br /> One big paradigm change that this would present is the idea of squad competition, leaderboards, and sessions, which have been integral to the RS for many years. Again, I caution us against being too tightly wedded to judging our success based on those old measures. If we want to have a tournament in something, we should, but ultimately we should focus on the community aspects. This means a Gaming Coordinator who's in touch with the rest of the membership, and a lot of friendly, casual gaming between members. If two RS members play Minecraft together, I count that as a win because our community is interacting and having fun. I don't think of it as &quot;Well, that's outside of our games, so it doesn't count!&quot;<br /> <br /> === Role Playing ===<br /> <br /> One part of the RS that has been trucking along successful for many years has been the ABG. This is a great example of content being produced by the RS right now. We built the game world, we build the campaigns and the rules and the system that makes it all work, and then we play in that world. I'd leave this untouched and have it simply continue to be a shining example of how the RS can produce and market content.<br /> <br /> === Fiction ===<br /> <br /> As a former member of the Aurora Force, I have written my fair share of fiction (some of it decent, some of it cringe-worthy), and so fiction is near and dear to my heart. Previous FCs have shown us that fiction, when integrated in to the RS proper, does great things for the immersion and community of the club. To me, the biggest limitation of our fiction writing has been that we have kept it internal - we have simply written back and forth to each other. I'd like to see a Fiction Coordinator who worked with writers to produce content that we syndicate via a blog. So, a 52-week story series (essentially a short novella) coordinated by one officer, but collaboratively written by anyone who wanted to contribute. Of course, we can keep our other fiction writing (run-on stories via forum post or email, et cetera), but I think that well-written fiction that we can syndicate would be a real win-win-win for us. It would give Cody something great to push on our feed, it would unite people and make their writing feel important as it became part of the RS &quot;canon&quot;, and it would draw in more writers.<br /> <br /> === Non-Fiction ===<br /> <br /> This is already what Cody, in some ways, is doing with his social media work. We have a loyal subscriber base and we put out content on a regular basis (some of it original, some of it reshared); we should expand on this. In my world, we'd have a Non-Fiction Coordinator (or something similar) which would operate almost like a regular blog, making cool content. We could have writers covering the run-up to the new Star Wars movie, developments in Star Wars gaming, et cetera. Depending on Cody's opinion, I'd even see this as really being his role already, rather than as an FC &quot;staff officer&quot;; he's really coordinating different projects. I see this as being essential in the run-up to the next movie, as there's tons of room for analysis, rumors, speculation, and other discussions about the future of Star Wars with the new films coming up.<br /> <br /> === Incubator ===<br /> <br /> Similar to our existing Miscellaneous Coordinator, I'd have an officer who headed an Incubator, where RSers with ideas could get together and work on things. This person would connect the FC to these teams of two or three RSers that have some specific interest, making sure that they get leadership and resources that we can supply while also keeping the FC and the rest of the club informed on each person's cool little project. Stuff in the Incubator could be (just ideas off the top of my head):<br /> <br /> * Game mods<br /> * In-house web games<br /> * Fan-fiction movies (if people have interest)<br /> * Music, graphics, art (perhaps the old RSI could return??)<br /> * In-person meetups or convention attendance, cosplay / uniform design, et cetera<br /> * Really, anything that people are interested in and want to work on<br /> <br /> The incubator is designed to let each and every RS member be creative in a way that makes sense for them, and to connect each person with other people who might be able to help them. A lot of stuff in the incubator might never go anywhere, but that's okay. The whole point of having the incubator is having a safe place where each RSer can do something creative for the club.<br /> <br /> == Governance &amp; Organization ==<br /> <br /> I have something of a reputation for being a bylaws stickler on the HC, which I readily accept. After all, I am a Minister of Justice and had a big hand in writing the most recent version of the bylaws. My personal background as an officer in a military auxiliary, a former member of the judiciary at my university, a sitting RS Minister of Justice, and a guy with a degree in philosophy, basically guarantees that I put a lot of thought and time into writing up the documents that govern any organization I lead. As a leader, I'm often a structure and process guy, who ensures that we have a system in place to help everyone do the mission.<br /> <br /> (As an aside, there's a form of game called a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomic nomic], where you play by changing the rules. I could see this being something I'd try to start with fellow RSers!)<br /> <br /> With all that being said, in my mind the most important thing for a new FC to do is to lead, right off the bat. That means setting up measurable projects in each of the areas I talked about above and seeing them to fruition. When we revised the bylaws the most recent time, the goal was to give the FC the authority and autonomy to lead the RS as an executive. I think that I can do a lot without having to even touch the bylaws as they are right now, and so they are not going to be my first focus. There are certainly things that I might want changed, and I think a lot of folks can agree that it's time for a revision or possibly even a total rewrite. But that can be done thoughtfully, over time, after other activities are underway.<br /> <br /> == Infrastructure ==<br /> <br /> In keeping with the idea of the RS making new content and being a community, I've already been talking with other leaders about how our website works presently and how we'd like it to work. As a new FC, one of my key focuses will be on branding and outward appearance. If we are going to shift focus and produce content, we need to ensure that our primary method of public communication is updated and suited to what we're transmitting. To that end, these are some of the strategic questions I'd engage with my staff (RSXO and RSIO) regarding the website:<br /> <br /> * Create a blogging system of some kind / update the news system to deliver content in standards-compatible ways. If we publish content that we want to share via social media, we should do it well.<br /> * Examine what we want the site to look like, both publicly and privately. Pare down and clear out a lot of the old material (keeping it for historical record, of course). Obviously, this is a huge task itself, but at the bottom line it involves working with the IO and other club leaders on streamlining the website.<br /> * Keep the roster database and the features that we need the most, but expand it to include more of a social network and more of a project management system. In specific:<br /> ** With competitive gaming of the old sort (XvT missions, et cetera) being less important to the modern RS, a lot of the old features of the roster DB may not be as useful for us now. Rather than letting the DB drive our organization, we need to have what our needs are drive the development. My vision is:<br /> *** Your RS profile remain largely similar in terms of recognizing promotions, medals, and other achievements. It's your profile, it shows the awesome things you've done.<br /> *** Keep the chain of command in place, in that each person has a squadron CO who handles their general promotions and awards and checks in with them to make sure they're doing okay.<br /> *** Add in project management features to support allowing creativity to occur at the lowest level. This means letting members request new projects and having each project have the tools to manage it. For instance, let's say that you want to create the Left Handed Washing Glove Project. You put in the request, the Miscellaneous / Incubator Coordinator approves it, and now you're the Project Director. You can edit the project, invite other people to join it, give them project titles, and so on. You get a wiki or a simple internal website, a place to share files, maybe some kind of project or ticket tracking.<br /> *** This is more of a thought that occurred while I was writing this up, but as we update the RS we probably want to revamp how the medals system works, with all the old medals going into some kind of historical system.<br /> * Investigate what the best use of our time, treasure, and effort is in terms of web hosting, et cetera. The RS is supported by the generosity of several members and we have an obligation to make sure we use their money well. We need to make sure we have:<br /> ** Enough server to do everything we want to do.<br /> ** No more server than we need to do what we want to do.<br /> ** Build what we need, but not necessarily everything we need.<br /> *** On this, I want to say that we have some of the coolest, best programmers I've ever known. But I live in fear of the fact that if they all left at once, we could be in serious trouble with our website. I want to make sure that our IO and his team work on the things that only we can make. If we need a blog platform, and Wordpress will work, maybe we roll Wordpress. I'll generally defer to the IO and their team on these things, but I want to make sure we're asking the questions.<br /> <br /> == Time Frame ==<br /> <br /> I know that Cody asked each of us for a vague idea of where the RS is in 5 years. Rather than pulling something out of a crystal ball, I'll instead talk about my own personal timeline. If I become the RSFC, I would be operating on roughly a two-year time period. My goal would be to run the organization until I could sit in a movie theater, preferably in full RS Service Dress Uniform, and watch Star Wars VII. I think that period - just shy of two years - would give me the time I need to get the RS moving in the right direction, find at least one and possibly two potential successors to me, and build a lasting legacy.<br /> <br /> In two years, where do I think we'll be? My vision is for us to be a go-to source for Star Wars news, analysis, and rumors, with a thriving fiction story running, a healthy RPG section, and a group of dedicated gamers who love playing together. That's where I absolutely think we'll be in two years. If the incubator really takes off, maybe we'll be hosting a huge web game, or showing &quot;Republic Shield: The Movie&quot;, or showing up to take on the 501st at conventions across the globe! But at a minimum, we'll be a healthy community, united around loving Star Wars, and proud to say that we're RS members.<br /> <br /> = Conclusion =<br /> <br /> I know this is a lot to read, but I hope that each of you now knows me a little better, and understands where I'd like to take the RS. I'm facing some stiff competition for the slot of RSFC, but I think that I have a lot to offer the RS, and hope that you'll agree. I'm more than happy to address any questions, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Content_Creation_Proposal&diff=24583 2014-01-24T00:05:19Z

<p>LaminZykara: Created page with &quot;This is where Lamin is going to write some stuff about how the RS should become a content-creation engine. Category: Proposals&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>This is where Lamin is going to write some stuff about how the RS should become a content-creation engine.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Proposals]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=RS_Minecraft_proposal&diff=24582 2014-01-24T00:04:41Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>This is a proposal to integrate [[Minecraft]] into the Rebel Squadrons.<br /> <br /> == Game Overview ==<br /> <br /> Minecraft is a sandbox-style game in which players ''mine'' things and use them to ''craft'' other things, hence the name Minecraft. Minecraft has been immensely popular for several years now and features both online and offline modes. In addition to the basic game (&quot;Vanilla&quot; Minecraft), there is an immensely active modding community that has released a ton of material. Minecraft works as a server-client system; end-users connect to a centrally-run server. The current server owner and supporter is [[Commodore]] [[Lamin Zykara]].<br /> <br /> Minecraft features three game modes. The first mode, Survival, is a traditional sandbox-style game in which players work against the environment. Hunger, hitpoints, and scarcity (among others) are primary game mechanics. The second mode, Creative, removes the restraints of survival mode, and allows players to collaborate on building structures without any of the mining or scarcity issues. The third mode, Adventure, is the newest, and allows the design of custom &quot;maps&quot; that other players play on. Adventure removes the ability of players to radically alter the map, permitting a degree of &quot;level design&quot;.<br /> <br /> Minecraft stores &quot;worlds&quot; as directories, and it is trivially easy to change the world being played on the server. Doing this allows the &quot;world&quot; to rotate on a set timeframe, allowing us to have different game modes that change regularly. This cycle of changing could tie into competition or ranking systems if that is of interest.<br /> <br /> One of the challenges (and benefits) of working with Minecraft is the great diversity of different playstyles that the game supports. Accordingly, integrating Minecraft into the RS will likely involve a variety of activities.<br /> <br /> == Structure &amp; Leadership ==<br /> <br /> No formal structure is yet established. On the local Minecraft server, [[David_&quot;Heavy&quot; Pasiechnyk]], [[Michael Raven]], [[Licah Fox]], and [[Lamin Zykara]] are operators / administrators.<br /> <br /> The Minecraft server is currently hosted by ServerMiner and is reachable at rebelsquadrons.serverminer.com (backup address: mc16.serverminer.com:25968), and is paid through mid-April. It is a 1GB installation of Minecraft. Lag and other issues are being noticed as of late January, so the possibility of switching to another host is present.<br /> <br /> == Participation Types ==<br /> <br /> Here is a brief rundown of types of participation that may work in the RS, along with a viability estimate.<br /> <br /> === Cooperative World Building - Survival ===<br /> <br /> This is the current mode of the server. In this mode, all RSers connect and work together to build a nice world. In this mode, the game is essentially player vs. environment. At the moment, RSers are working on building up a settlement on Tarsonis, centered on Tarsonis Isle (the main settlement). This has included building a rail system, a land-bridge, barracks, stables, a library, and an extensive farm system. This mode is not inherently competitive in any way, but it does provide a fantastic form of &quot;virtual community&quot; whereby players can get together and see each other. In this sense, the RS Minecraft Server is a virtual home, where players can build their own houses and socialize with other players.<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This seems to be quite popular so far, but obviously time will tell. However, the on-going popularity of Minecraft, even without mods, suggests that this may have some staying power. One way of ensuring that this remains viable is to rotate worlds on a set schedule, so that players have equal chances to participate in new and established worlds.<br /> <br /> === Cooperative World Building - Creative ===<br /> <br /> This would be an alternative to the description above, in which the game is switched from Survival to Creative. In this game, the focus would be entirely on building an incredible RS Settlement / Facility, with the constraints of Survival mode removed. The focus on the construction would shift to creating large-scale facilities, adding in customized redstone machinery, and generally creating an awesome base. Since the player vs. environment aspects would be gone, the social and building aspects would need to be engaging enough to satisfy players.<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This may work better for a small subset of the RS playing population, and not the entire group. Much like creation of custom missions was something that some, but not all, members enjoyed, this kind of large-scale creative building may only capture the interest of some players. If we can financially support a secondary server for these players, this may be useful in the future, but should not be an initial focus.<br /> <br /> === Modded Minecraft ===<br /> <br /> The modding community for Minecraft has substantially increased on what is already in the base game. One possibility for the RS is to run a modded version of Minecraft, as to expand on the staying power of the base game. There are two major mod &quot;launchers&quot; currently in use in the Minecraft community, Feed the Beast and Technic. Each offers &quot;mod packs&quot;, packages of mods (sometimes hundreds) that work together to vastly alter the Minecraft game experience. There are many different mod packs available, and they are subject to on-going development and change over time.<br /> <br /> One concern about modding Minecraft is that it can result in substantial increases in hardware needs. This may require an increase in hosting costs, which will need to be considered if we select a commonly-used modpack. To avoid this, we may consider only using a subset of modifications. If we do this, it may be useful to create a custom private mod pack for one of the major launchers, to make it easier for end-users to connect and play. Whenever possible, we want to avoid complex setup and connection issues, as this is likely behind the decline of our older Star Wars games. Alternatively to creating a mod pack, we might try just the [http://www.minecraftdl.com/star-wars-mod/ Star Wars Mod for Minecraft].<br /> <br /> One benefit of using mods is that we can introduce technological items into the Minecraft world that will make it feel more like Star Wars. If combined with custom skins for players that represent their RS rank and position, this could help Minecraft be a real part of the RS canon.<br /> <br /> Possible mods (feel free to add to this list):<br /> <br /> * [http://www.mod-buildcraft.com/ Buildcraft]<br /> * [http://teamcofh.com/ Thermal Expansion]<br /> * [http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2016680-162164-powercrystals-mods-minefactoryreloaded-powercrystalscore-and-netherores-updated/ Mine Factory Reloaded]<br /> * [http://wiki.industrial-craft.net/index.php?title=Main_Page Industrial Craft 2]<br /> * [http://ae-mod.info/ Applied Energistics]<br /> * [http://www.computercraft.info/ ComputerCraft]<br /> * [http://machinemuse.net/ Modular Power Suits]<br /> * [http://ftbwiki.org/Mystcraft Mystcraft]<br /> * [http://micdoodle8.com/mods/galacticraft Galacticraft]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Dimensional_Doors Dimensional Doors]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Treecapitator Treecapitator]<br /> <br /> ''As an aside, the propensity of some mod teams to use a single thread on the Minecraft Forums as their &quot;website&quot; is insanely annoying. -Lamin''<br /> <br /> Possible mod packs (again, feel free to add to the list):<br /> <br /> * [http://ftbwiki.org/Tech_World_2 Feed the Beast Tech World 2]<br /> * [http://wiki.technicpack.net/Big_Dig Technic Big Dig]<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': Playing modded Minecraft can be an insane amount of fun, but there are non-trivial technical issues we may need to get past. It would probably be best to focus first on implementing a few different types of game in vanilla and then focus on doing a modded server for awhile.<br /> <br /> === Player vs. Player ===<br /> <br /> Minecraft has no &quot;formal&quot; player vs. player setup in the game, but there exists a [http://www.minecraftpvp.com/ PvP community]. At the moment, our current server is configured to support player vs. player, in that attacks will hurt other players. A PvP game could be set up in a number of different ways, including:<br /> <br /> * One-on-one, two-on-two, or x-on-x combat in an arena set up for it, and managed by a &quot;referee&quot; who has operator powers<br /> * Competing settlements in survival mode, with competition either done via gathered resources or by combat, or possibly by both<br /> * An all-out free for all (total war)<br /> * Issuance of challenges and duels, with reporting (this would be workable because disputes could be resolved by referring to log files)<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': If a good amount of time is spent drafting rules, this could be a fun addition to the Minecraft world for the RS. It will be very important to create clear rules and, in the cases of arena or other such combat, to build a good world for it ahead of time. Aside from challenges and duels, it's probably best to not let these worlds cross with our typical PvE worlds except in very specific places (for instance, an arena built in an otherwise peaceful world).<br /> <br /> === Adventure Maps ===<br /> <br /> Adventure mode allows for the creation of maps that play more like game levels and less like sandboxes. This opens the door to possible ITOD challenges of different types, and also offers a slot for RS members to become [[Content Creation Proposal | content creators]]. You can do pretty cool things using the adventure mode and command blocks, so this is definitely a possibility. You can also run the adventure maps both locally (download and run) or on a server, allowing for multiple kinds of participation. You could have the following types:<br /> <br /> * Downloaded &quot;mission&quot; maps that let you play through them and are scored in some way (a common trait is to have tokens hidden throughout a level, counting as points)<br /> * Online &quot;races&quot; where two players compete simultaneously to go through an obstacle course of some kind<br /> * Puzzle maps that reward different approaches to solving problems in-game<br /> <br /> '''Viability estimate''': This should probably be the next thing implemented by RS members, as it most naturally combines a competition aspect with Minecraft. The one challenge will be how to develop server-side adventure maps with only one server available. A second server may be necessary for development work.<br /> <br /> == Scoring and Participation Awards ==<br /> <br /> These are ideas on how to score / reward participation in Minecraft.<br /> <br /> === Time Participation ===<br /> <br /> Earn one badge per month according to the amount of time played:<br /> <br /> * 1 Hour (Wood Badge)<br /> * 5 Hours (Stone Badge)<br /> * 10 Hours (Iron Badge)<br /> * 20 Hours (Gold Badge)<br /> * 30 Hours (Diamond Badge)<br /> <br /> Badges would stack by 5's, signified by perhaps a silver border. Displayable in medals box, prominently placed on RS profile. For proof of time, the logs or screenshots could be used. However, open to some griefing (players could connect and simply sit idle).<br /> <br /> === Project Participation ===<br /> <br /> A Minecraft Platform Coordinator could also designate one task per month, and if members complete it, they'd earn another badge similar to the above, with a sample title being (Nether Badge). These would also stack as described above.<br /> <br /> === Skill Badges ===<br /> <br /> The RS profile would display a skill badge for Minecraft, ranked from 0 to 20. Zero indicates no tasks completed, ten is a high level of competence, and twenty would be a complete expert. Here is how points would be awarded:<br /> <br /> * Get whitelisted and log into the server: 1 point (confirmed in-person or by logs if needed)<br /> * Play with another RSer for at least an hour: 2 points (confirmed by the other player)<br /> * ...for at least 2 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 3 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 5 hours: 1 point<br /> * ...for at least 10 hours: 2 points<br /> * ...for at least 25 hours: 2 points<br /> * ...for at least 50 hours: 2 points<br /> * Complete all in-game achievements: 2 points (confirmed by screenshot)<br /> * Achieve Level 30 XP: 1 point (as confirmed by screenshot)<br /> * Achieve Level 40 XP: 2 points (as confirmed by screenshot)<br /> * Achieve Level 50 XP: 3 points (as confirmed by screenshot)<br /> <br /> The levels could be:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Points<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Symbol<br /> |-<br /> | 0<br /> | (n/a)<br /> | (n/a)<br /> |-<br /> | 1-2<br /> | Tree Puncher<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-LEAVES-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 3-5<br /> | Wheat Farmer<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-FARMER-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 6-9<br /> | Creeper Hunter<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-SSBOOM-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 10-14<br /> | Diamond Miner<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-CARBON-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 15-19<br /> | Nether Diver<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-NETHER-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | 20<br /> | Cubist<br /> | &lt;code&gt;MC-CUBIST-MC&lt;/code&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Other Games ==<br /> <br /> We can use badges and skills with other games as well. Since competing for the highest score on ITOD missions does not motivate pilots very strongly these days, it may work well for the X-Wing series. Let's try it: [[RS X-Wing reboot]]. The skills follow the pattern of Beginner's Path. Badges reward regular activity, while skills reward one-time achievements.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Proposals]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin_Zykara&diff=23433 2012-06-20T21:39:03Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]<br /> |pastpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as a [[Council of Justice|Minister of Justice]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]], under [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]], and later served as an [[Alderman]] on the [[High Command]] of four consecutive Fleet Commanders.<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served as a voting member of High Command from May 2009 through June 2012. During his time on the High Command, he was promoted to [[Commodore]] in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws, and was recognized with the [[Excellency of Service]] for his long-standing and steadfast support of the club.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In June 2012, Fleet Commander [[Joshua Hawkins]] nominated Lamin to replace [[Phil DarkFire]] as a Minister of Justice. Lamin's appointment was confirmed by a majority of the High Command and by both remaining Ministers of Justice, [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]] and [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]]. He was replaced on High Command by [[Cyrel Vandroth]].<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurenn Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23432 2012-06-20T21:38:44Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|350px]]<br /> |name=Aurenn<br /> |fullname=Aurenn Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Jedi Covenant<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=25<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurenn Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]].<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurren_Tynblade&diff=23431 2012-06-20T21:38:12Z

<p>LaminZykara: moved Aurren Tynblade to Aurenn Tynblade: When we changed servers, I had to tweak my name. Consider this a ret-con.</p> <hr /> <div>#REDIRECT [[Aurenn Tynblade]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23430 2012-06-20T21:38:12Z

<p>LaminZykara: moved Aurren Tynblade to Aurenn Tynblade: When we changed servers, I had to tweak my name. Consider this a ret-con.</p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|350px]]<br /> |name=Aurenn<br /> |fullname=Aurenn Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Jedi Covenant<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=25<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurren Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]].<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23429 2012-06-20T21:37:46Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|350px]]<br /> |name=Aurenn<br /> |fullname=Aurenn Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Jedi Covenant<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=25<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurren Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]].<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23113 2011-12-23T05:18:13Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|350px]]<br /> |name=Aurren<br /> |fullname=Aurren Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Keller's Void<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=7<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurren Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]]. Aurren is currently on Tython and is undergoing his Jedi training.<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23112 2011-12-23T05:16:59Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|200px]]<br /> |name=Aurren<br /> |fullname=Aurren Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Keller's Void<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=7<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurren Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]]. Aurren is currently on Tython and is undergoing his Jedi training.<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Aurenn_Tynblade&diff=23111 2011-12-23T05:16:36Z

<p>LaminZykara: 2.2 Updated with new information</p> <hr /> <div>{{TORChar infobox|<br /> |image=[[File:Aurren tynblade.jpg|200px]]<br /> |name=Aurren<br /> |fullname=Aurren Tynblade<br /> |owner=[[Lamin Zykara]]<br /> |server=Keller's Void<br /> |class=Jedi Knight<br /> |level=4<br /> }}<br /> '''Aurren Tynblade''' is [[Lamin Zykara]]'s main player character in Star Wars: The Old Republic.<br /> <br /> He is a member of the [[Rebel Squadrons Guild]]. Aurren is currently on Tython and is undergoing his Jedi training.<br /> [[Category:SWTOR Player Characters]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=File:Aurren_tynblade.jpg&diff=23110 2011-12-23T05:11:29Z

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LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23108 2011-12-22T20:33:21Z

<p>LaminZykara: 1.2 Formatting</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=Platform Coordinator, Writing&lt;br&gt;Voting member of [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin_Zykara&diff=23107 2011-12-22T20:27:19Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin_Zykara&diff=23106 2011-12-22T20:18:13Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23104 2011-12-22T20:15:17Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23103 2011-12-22T20:14:55Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=''xyzabc123undme''<br /> }}Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23102 2011-12-22T20:14:20Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23101 2011-12-22T20:13:42Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23100 2011-12-22T20:13:09Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=Employed<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23099 2011-12-22T20:12:52Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=Employed<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23098 2011-12-22T20:12:43Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=Employed<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Lamin_Zykara&diff=23097 2011-12-22T20:12:14Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=|<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23094 2011-12-22T20:09:02Z

<p>LaminZykara: 1.2 Formatting</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23093 2011-12-22T20:07:27Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23092 2011-12-22T20:07:13Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> {{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23091 2011-12-22T20:02:47Z

<p>LaminZykara: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=United States<br /> |agerl=27<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Kirghy_Lommax&diff=23090 2011-12-22T19:58:49Z

<p>LaminZykara: 2.2 Updated with new information</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc|vsg|rf}}<br /> {{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Kirghy Lommax<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/310 Kirghy Lommax]<br /> |callsign=Kirgs<br /> |pastname=<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Fleet Commander]]&lt;br&gt;Rebel Squadrons [[RSXO|Executive Officer]]&lt;br&gt;[[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] CO<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=<br /> |homeworld=[[Kuat]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=26<br /> |height=1.70 meters<br /> |weight=74.8 kilograms<br /> |hair=Brown<br /> |eyes=Blue<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Kirghy Lommax''' (&quot;Kirgs&quot;), [[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 9]], has served in the RS for many years. He has served as the [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]], [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]], and [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] Commanding Officer. While serving as the RSFC, Kirghy's leadership helped the RS through the final implementation of the [[RS Reorganization]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[X-Wing]]<br /> * [[TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> * [[Empire at War]]<br /> * [[Simming]]<br /> * [[Writing]]<br /> ==Former Positions==<br /> * Club-wide:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander]] - April 25th, 2010 through October 21st, 2011<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Executive Officer]] - 2009<br /> * Fleet-level:<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] [[Fleet Commanding Officer|Commanding Officer]]<br /> * Wing- and squadron-level:<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Defense Operations Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]] Executive Officer<br /> * Non-command postings:<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Lightning Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Corsair Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Redstar Squad]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Aurora Special Forces]]<br /> ** [[Aurora Force]] &gt; [[Second Generation]]<br /> ** [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] &gt; [[FireClaw Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Renegade Fleet]] &gt; [[Jedi Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Rebel Squadrons Academy]] &gt; [[Aurora Force Undergraduate]]<br /> ** [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]] &gt; [[Ragnarok Squadron]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Zealot Special Operations Unit]]<br /> ** [[Redemption Fleet]] &gt; [[Righteous Indignation Division]] &gt; [[Task Force Shochu]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

LaminZykara http://wiki.rebelsquadrons.org/mediawiki-1.43.1/index.php?title=Bylaws&diff=23089 2011-12-22T19:49:58Z

<p>LaminZykara: 1.2 Formatting</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc}}<br /> The Rebel Squadrons '''Bylaws''' are the rules that govern the RS at the most basic level. Changes to the Bylaws require the approval of the [[High Command]] and the [[Council of Justice]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Mission Statement==<br /> ===Mission Statement===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons is an online gaming fan club, based on the Star Wars universe, dedicated to being a rewarding and fun experience for its members. The Rebel Squadrons also strives to encourage the growth and development of creativity, responsibility, leadership, and good judgment amongst its members. In accordance with these goals, and the New Republic ideals it is pledged to defend, the Rebel Squadrons subscribes to the combined principles of H.I.E.R. (pronounced &quot;higher&quot;): Honesty, Integrity, Equanimity and Respect.<br /> <br /> ===Membership Participation===<br /> Members may participate in as many activities as they like, but shall belong to only one squadron.<br /> <br /> ==Administrative Structure==<br /> ===Organizational Labels===<br /> All references in these Bylaws to &quot;squadrons&quot; apply to any unit of equal status with a different name. The Fleet Commander determines a unit's status and name.<br /> <br /> ===Chain of Command===<br /> The Chain of Command (CoC) is required for organizational and hierarchical purposes and is the proper channel of authority to address specific complaints, appeals, suggestions, and requests. All members, no matter their position in the RS, must use the CoC in this way.<br /> <br /> The CoC, if all levels are applicable, is Member -&gt; Squadron XO/CO -&gt; RSXO -&gt; RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===RS Fleet Commander===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander (RSFC) is the individual with the highest command authority in the RS, and shall execute the mission statement of the RS to the full extent of his or her abilities at all times.<br /> <br /> The RSFC shall be nominated from among High Command, and elected by a majority vote of High Command. Upon election it is strongly suggested that the RSFC relinquish any other command positions.<br /> <br /> Under the circumstance of a tie vote in High Command, the RSFC should strive to resolve the deadlock by way of the best compromise available. He or she may cast a tie-breaking vote only as a last resort.<br /> <br /> ===Council of Justice===<br /> The Council of Justice (CoJ) shall consist of three officers, each named Minister of Justice (MoJ), whose highest priority is justice, guided by the Rebel Squadrons foundational concept of H.I.E.R., and independent of the Chain of Command.<br /> <br /> The CoJ shall have the responsibility, should the need arise, of removing the RSFC by a unanimous vote. The investigation can be started by a High Command vote of no confidence, which requires a simple majority. A vote of no confidence does not require the CoJ to remove the RSFC from office, but does require that a formal investigation be completed.<br /> <br /> When a MoJ seat becomes available, the RSFC shall nominate the successor to be ratified by unanimous vote of the remaining MoJs and a majority vote of High Command. Members who hold RS leadership positions above Squadron CO will be required to resign their position if appointed MoJ. This requirement may be waived by a unanimous decision of the RSFC and the remaining MoJs.<br /> <br /> A MoJ may be removed from office by unanimous vote of the remaining two MoJs and the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===High Command===<br /> The RSFC shall keep a council of advisors named High Command (HC) whose voting members shall include certain Platform Coordinators (or substitutes designated by the Coordinators) and Aldermen chosen by the RSFC. Non-voting members may also sit on HC to provide advice at the discretion of the FC.<br /> <br /> Aldermen shall be appointed by the RSFC, and shall number at least three, keeping the voting body of HC at an odd number.<br /> <br /> Bylaws changes shall be approved by a majority vote of High Command and a unanimous vote by the CoJ.<br /> <br /> Should it become necessary, a decision made by the RSFC may be reversed by a 75% vote of High Command.<br /> <br /> All HC discussions and any part thereof are to be considered private unless the RSFC and RSXO agree otherwise on a topic-by-topic basis.<br /> <br /> ===Line of Succession===<br /> If for any reason both the RS Fleet Commander and RS Executive Officer are unable to perform their duties for a period of time, the responsibility of highest executive authority will reside with the next officer in the Rebel Squadrons' Line of Succession. The members of this line and its order will be determined by the RSFC, and will contain a minimum of seven officers. The RSFC shall keep this list updated as necessary.<br /> <br /> ===Executive Staff===<br /> It is understood that the RSFC will need help in executing his or her job. For this reason, the RSFC may appoint as many Executive Staff members as he or she sees fit.<br /> <br /> An officer of the Executive Staff is appointed solely by the RSFC, and therefore holds as much authority as the RSFC wishes to imbue him or her with. For this reason, RS members should treat orders from an Executive Staff officer as if the orders had come from the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ==Fleet Structure==<br /> ===Overview===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons is a fleet of squadrons, each of which has its own policies, regulations, and leadership. No squadron, however, shall act in a manner contradicting established Rebel Squadrons policy. All squadrons will have the opportunity of participating in competitions run by the Platform Coordinators. The Rebel Squadrons will consist of however many squadrons the RSFC deems necessary.<br /> <br /> ===Squadron Formation===<br /> The RSFC may create squadrons at any time if it is deemed necessary. A squadron is defined as a unit of 6 to 12 members.<br /> <br /> ===Command Limitations===<br /> All officers may hold at most one squadron leadership position (CO or XO of a squadron or special unit) and one club leadership position (Platform Coordinator or Executive Staff). This limit may be waived by the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===Platform Coordinators===<br /> The RSFC shall appoint a certain number of Platform Coordinators to lead gaming operations and other competitions in the Rebel Squadrons. Platform Coordinators will be responsible for duties assigned to them by the RSFC and will sit on High Command at the RSFC's discretion.<br /> <br /> ===Squadron Command===<br /> Each squadron shall have a Commanding Officer (Squadron CO), appointed by the RSFC with input from squadron members, who bears responsibility for the well-being of his/her squadron. It is the Squadron CO's responsibility to keep their Squadron XO constantly informed of their squadron's developments to facilitate any temporary or permanent transfer of squadron command.<br /> <br /> Each squadron shall have an Executive Officer (Squadron XO), appointed by the Squadron CO, who bears responsibility for their squadron in the event that their Squadron CO is unable to perform his/her duties. When this situation arises, the XO shall be the Acting Squadron CO and have all the authority and power of the Squadron CO. The Squadron XO is expected to assist the Squadron CO in the execution of his or her duties as necessary.<br /> <br /> ==Ranks &amp; Promotions==<br /> ===New Members===<br /> All new members enter the Rebel Squadrons with the rank of Cadet (CDT). Once they have confirmed their wish to join, they are immediately placed in the RS Academy.<br /> <br /> The RSFC and his or her Executive Staff will determine graduation requirements and the regulations for initial promotion. <br /> <br /> ===Promotions===<br /> To receive a promotion to any rank, a person should consistently show that they are dedicated to the RS by being active over a period of time, consistently participating in activities, and making worthwhile contributions.<br /> <br /> All promotions will be awarded for proven service only. Standards for promotions will be fair and consistent with the level of effort. All members may be promoted by their Squadron CO, the RSXO, or the RSFC. The RSFC may only be promoted by a majority vote of the High Command.<br /> <br /> Promotion reviews will occur at the discretion of Squadron COs. Every Squadron CO is required to regularly review every member under their command and grant appropriate promotions. Individuals should also be nominated for medals at the discretion of the Squadron COs.<br /> <br /> Squadron COs will review officers under their command for Level 1 promotions. The RSFC and RSXO will review all officers for Level 2 promotions. No officer, except the RSFC, may promote another individual above the rank held by the promoting officer.<br /> <br /> ===Level 1: Squadron Ranks===<br /> Level 1 ranks are to be awarded by the Squadron CO for proven activity and contributions at the squadron level. Minimum time in each rank is in parentheses next to each rank.<br /> * LJG - [[Lieutenant Junior Grade]] (2 weeks)&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> * 2LT - [[Second Lieutenant]] (2 weeks)&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> * 1LT - [[First Lieutenant]] (2 weeks)<br /> * CPT - [[Captain]] (2 weeks)<br /> * MAJ - [[Major]] (1 month)<br /> * LCM - [[Lieutenant Commander]] (1 month)<br /> * CMDR - [[Commander]] (1 month)<br /> * LCL - [[Lieutenant Colonel]] (1 month)<br /> * COL - [[Colonel]] (1 month)<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;* Promotions to the ranks of LJG or 2LT are earned through completion of new member requirements, as described by the RSFC and his or her staff.&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Level 2: Club Ranks===<br /> Level 2 ranks are to be awarded only by the RSXO or RSFC, for proven activity and contributions at the club level. Minimum time in each rank is in parentheses next to each rank.<br /> * BGN - [[Brigadier General]] (3 months)<br /> * MGN - [[Major General]] (3 months)<br /> * LGN - [[Lieutenant General]] (3 months)<br /> * GEN - [[General]] (3 months)<br /> * COM - [[Commodore]] (3 months)<br /> * RA - [[Rear Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * VA - [[Vice Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * ADM - [[Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * FA - [[Fleet Admiral]]<br /> <br /> ==Judiciary Procedures==<br /> ===Judicial Overview===<br /> The Council of Justice (CoJ) is the chief judicial body of the Rebel Squadrons. The appointment and membership of the CoJ is governed by Section 2.4 of these bylaws. The CoJ exists to resolve complaints that cannot be appropriately resolved through the Chain of Command and to ensure that the foundational principles of the Rebel Squadrons are upheld throughout the organization.<br /> <br /> ===The Code of Conduct===<br /> The CoJ shall publish, with the consent of the Fleet Commander, a code of conduct for Rebel Squadrons members consistent with H.I.E.R. and historical precedent. This code of conduct may be amended from time to time, and should describe what actions are considered misconduct and what appropriate sanctions are for these actions. This code of conduct will be used by members at all levels to appropriately respond to instances of misconduct.<br /> <br /> ===Authority to Enact Judicial Sanctions===<br /> Officers in the Chain of Command are empowered, by virtue of their office, to enact appropriate judicial sanctions against members below them in the Chain of Command. Such an exercise of judicial authority will be in accordance with the code of conduct published by the CoJ.<br /> <br /> This authority may also be delegated by the Fleet Commander to members of the Executive Staff, consistent with Section 2 of these bylaws. In such cases, the Executive Staff member is exercising the Fleet Commander's authority to enact judicial sanctions.<br /> <br /> The Fleet Commander, as the highest officer in the Chain of Command, may only be sanctioned judicially by the members of the CoJ. Such sanctions may only occur as the outcome of a formal complaint and investigation.<br /> <br /> ===Judicial Complaints and Jurisdiction===<br /> Any member of the Rebel Squadrons may file a formal complaint against another member, alleging violation of Rebel Squadrons policies and regulations. Such complaints are always resolved at the lowest level possible in the Chain of Command.<br /> <br /> Officers in the Chain of Command are empowered, by virtue of their office, to investigate and resolve complaints in which both parties are below said officer in the Chain of Command. However, officers should decline to review complaints that, in their judgment, have not been addressed appropriately by a lower level of the Chain of Command, and should instead refer the complaint to the appropriate level.<br /> <br /> If an officer feels that they cannot impartially decide a judicial case for any reason, they should refer that case to the next step in the Chain of Command. If the Fleet Commander feels that they cannot impartially decide a judicial case for any reason, they should refer that case to the CoJ.<br /> <br /> ===Investigations===<br /> When violations of Rebel Squadrons policies and regulations are alleged to occur in a formal complaint, an investigation will be conducted by the appropriate officer in the Chain of Command (as described above), who serves as hearing officer. The standard sequence of events when a complaint is received is the following:<br /> # The officer who initially receives the complaint determines whether they are an appropriate hearing officer, based on the Chain of Command. If they are, they may accept the complaint; if they are not, they should refer the case to the appropriate level.<br /> # Once the appropriate hearing officer has received the complaint, they must contact the accuser, informing them that they will be serving as hearing officer. The accused is contacted simultaneously and informed that they have been named in a complaint, what the charges are, and the identity of the accuser.<br /> # The hearing officer conducts an investigation, gathers additional evidence and testimony from members who were involved, and reaches a finding. Once a finding has been made, all parties in the case and the CoJ must be notified. When appropriate, the CoJ will also notify High Command and Fleet Commander of the outcome of the case.<br /> # The hearing officer must release a finding and, if appropriate, sanctions, within a reasonable time frame after contacting the accused and accuser. If additional time beyond what would be considered reasonable is needed, the hearing officer should notify the CoJ and the parties in the case of the delay. All cases should be processed in a reasonable amount of time given the nature of the case and the parties involved.<br /> For any case or appeal that reaches the CoJ, the CoJ shall reach a decision by a simple majority vote of the current member body. Abstentions are not permitted.<br /> <br /> ===Appeal===<br /> All members have the right to appeal an unfavorable judicial decision or action against them. Such appeals are made to the next level in the Chain of Command above the officer whose decision is being appealed. Appeals on the decisions of the Fleet Commander are made to the CoJ.<br /> <br /> In the rare circumstance where the CoJ has made or upheld a decision to permanently expel a member from the club, the expelled member may bring one final appeal to the High Command and Fleet Commander. High Command may reverse the decision of the CoJ in such a situation, but only with a 75% majority and the concurrence of the Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> ===Interpretation of the Bylaws===<br /> The CoJ, in its role as chief judicial body of the Rebel Squadrons, shall serve as a resource for the High Command and the Fleet Commander regarding the interpretation of the bylaws. When disputes may arise on the proper interpretation or understanding of the bylaws, the CoJ may upon request determine the correct interpretation of the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ===Recordkeeping and Confidentiality===<br /> The CoJ will keep a detailed database of all reported judicial actions and decisions by every level of the Chain of Command, to record precedent and provide a database for use against repeat or grievous offenders.<br /> <br /> The outcome of any formal complaint is to be considered non-confidential and published accordingly on the main website. Discussion and deliberation among members of the CoJ, or among a hearing officer and other levels of the Chain of Command, are absolutely privileged and will not be divulged except with the express consent of all parties involved.<br /> <br /> ===Standards of Conduct===<br /> Because the Rebel Squadrons deals with a diverse number of people within a wide range of age, geographical location, cultures and sense of social acceptability, the actions that will require official attention are diverse. All officers shall strive to govern their judicial decisions in accordance with the mission statement of the RS to the full extent of his or her abilities at all times.<br /> <br /> The Rebel Squadrons is an organization of high standards. Accordingly, there are certain restrictions which all members are bound by, regardless of rank or position.<br /> <br /> Members must comply with the code of conduct, as discussed above, at any time when they are engaging in club activities or representing the club.<br /> <br /> Members must refrain from ever engaging in non-fictional acts of aggression or antagonism against any other online organization, for any reason. &quot;Espionage&quot;, &quot;spying&quot;, &quot;hacking&quot; of websites, and &quot;infiltration&quot; of rival clubs is entirely unacceptable.<br /> <br /> Finally, members must refrain from creating a hostile or unwelcoming environment for any other member through their actions or communications. Given the diverse background of the Rebel Squadrons, all members must respect and mutually tolerate the differences of others in the organization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/bylaws/<br /> <br /> [[Category:Rebel Squadrons]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: 2.4 Rewrite</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|hc}}<br /> The Rebel Squadrons '''Bylaws''' are the rules that govern the RS at the most basic level. Changes to the Bylaws require the approval of the [[High Command]] and the [[Council of Justice]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Mission Statement==<br /> ===Mission Statement===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons is an online gaming fan club, based on the Star Wars universe, dedicated to being a rewarding and fun experience for its members. The Rebel Squadrons also strives to encourage the growth and development of creativity, responsibility, leadership, and good judgment amongst its members. In accordance with these goals, and the New Republic ideals it is pledged to defend, the Rebel Squadrons subscribes to the combined principles of H.I.E.R. (pronounced &quot;higher&quot;): Honesty, Integrity, Equanimity and Respect.<br /> <br /> ===Membership Participation===<br /> Members may participate in as many activities as they like, but shall belong to only one squadron.<br /> <br /> ==Administrative Structure==<br /> ===Organizational Labels===<br /> All references in these Bylaws to &quot;squadrons&quot; apply to any unit of equal status with a different name. The Fleet Commander determines a unit's status and name.<br /> <br /> ===Chain of Command===<br /> The Chain of Command (CoC) is required for organizational and hierarchical purposes and is the proper channel of authority to address specific complaints, appeals, suggestions, and requests. All members, no matter their position in the RS, must use the CoC in this way.<br /> <br /> The CoC, if all levels are applicable, is Member -&gt; Squadron XO/CO -&gt; RSXO -&gt; RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===RS Fleet Commander===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander (RSFC) is the individual with the highest command authority in the RS, and shall execute the mission statement of the RS to the full extent of his or her abilities at all times.<br /> <br /> The RSFC shall be nominated from among High Command, and elected by a majority vote of High Command. Upon election it is strongly suggested that the RSFC relinquish any other command positions.<br /> <br /> Under the circumstance of a tie vote in High Command, the RSFC should strive to resolve the deadlock by way of the best compromise available. He or she may cast a tie-breaking vote only as a last resort.<br /> <br /> ===Council of Justice===<br /> The Council of Justice (CoJ) shall consist of three officers, each named Minister of Justice (MoJ), whose highest priority is justice, guided by the Rebel Squadrons foundational concept of H.I.E.R., and independent of the Chain of Command.<br /> <br /> The CoJ shall have the responsibility, should the need arise, of removing the RSFC by a unanimous vote. The investigation can be started by a High Command vote of no confidence, which requires a simple majority. A vote of no confidence does not require the CoJ to remove the RSFC from office, but does require that a formal investigation be completed.<br /> <br /> When a MoJ seat becomes available, the RSFC shall nominate the successor to be ratified by unanimous vote of the remaining MoJs and a majority vote of High Command. Members who hold RS leadership positions above Squadron CO will be required to resign their position if appointed MoJ. This requirement may be waived by a unanimous decision of the RSFC and the remaining MoJs.<br /> <br /> A MoJ may be removed from office by unanimous vote of the remaining two MoJs and the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===High Command===<br /> The RSFC shall keep a council of advisors named High Command (HC) whose voting members shall include certain Platform Coordinators (or substitutes designated by the Coordinators) and Aldermen chosen by the RSFC. Non-voting members may also sit on HC to provide advice at the discretion of the FC.<br /> <br /> Aldermen shall be appointed by the RSFC, and shall number at least three, keeping the voting body of HC at an odd number.<br /> <br /> Bylaws changes shall be approved by a majority vote of High Command and a unanimous vote by the CoJ.<br /> <br /> Should it become necessary, a decision made by the RSFC may be reversed by a 75% vote of High Command.<br /> <br /> All HC discussions and any part thereof are to be considered private unless the RSFC and RSXO agree otherwise on a topic-by-topic basis.<br /> <br /> ===Line of Succession===<br /> If for any reason both the RS Fleet Commander and RS Executive Officer are unable to perform their duties for a period of time, the responsibility of highest executive authority will reside with the next officer in the Rebel Squadrons' Line of Succession. The members of this line and its order will be determined by the RSFC, and will contain a minimum of seven officers. The RSFC shall keep this list updated as necessary.<br /> <br /> ===Executive Staff===<br /> It is understood that the RSFC will need help in executing his or her job. For this reason, the RSFC may appoint as many Executive Staff members as he or she sees fit.<br /> <br /> An officer of the Executive Staff is appointed solely by the RSFC, and therefore holds as much authority as the RSFC wishes to imbue him or her with. For this reason, RS members should treat orders from an Executive Staff officer as if the orders had come from the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ==Fleet Structure==<br /> ===Overview===<br /> The Rebel Squadrons is a fleet of squadrons, each of which has its own policies, regulations, and leadership. No squadron, however, shall act in a manner contradicting established Rebel Squadrons policy. All squadrons will have the opportunity of participating in competitions run by the Platform Coordinators. The Rebel Squadrons will consist of however many squadrons the RSFC deems necessary.<br /> <br /> ===Squadron Formation===<br /> The RSFC may create squadrons at any time if it is deemed necessary. A squadron is defined as a unit of 6 to 12 members.<br /> <br /> ===Command Limitations===<br /> All officers may hold at most one squadron leadership position (CO or XO of a squadron or special unit) and one club leadership position (Platform Coordinator or Executive Staff). This limit may be waived by the RSFC.<br /> <br /> ===Platform Coordinators===<br /> The RSFC shall appoint a certain number of Platform Coordinators to lead gaming operations and other competitions in the Rebel Squadrons. Platform Coordinators will be responsible for duties assigned to them by the RSFC and will sit on High Command at the RSFC's discretion.<br /> <br /> ===Squadron Command===<br /> Each squadron shall have a Commanding Officer (Squadron CO), appointed by the RSFC with input from squadron members, who bears responsibility for the well-being of his/her squadron. It is the Squadron CO's responsibility to keep their Squadron XO constantly informed of their squadron's developments to facilitate any temporary or permanent transfer of squadron command.<br /> <br /> Each squadron shall have an Executive Officer (Squadron XO), appointed by the Squadron CO, who bears responsibility for their squadron in the event that their Squadron CO is unable to perform his/her duties. When this situation arises, the XO shall be the Acting Squadron CO and have all the authority and power of the Squadron CO. The Squadron XO is expected to assist the Squadron CO in the execution of his or her duties as necessary.<br /> <br /> ==Ranks &amp; Promotions==<br /> ===New Members===<br /> All new members enter the Rebel Squadrons with the rank of Cadet (CDT). Once they have confirmed their wish to join, they are immediately placed in the RS Academy.<br /> <br /> The RSFC and his or her Executive Staff will determine graduation requirements and the regulations for initial promotion. <br /> <br /> ===Promotions===<br /> To receive a promotion to any rank, a person should consistently show that they are dedicated to the RS by being active over a period of time, consistently participating in activities, and making worthwhile contributions.<br /> <br /> All promotions will be awarded for proven service only. Standards for promotions will be fair and consistent with the level of effort. All members may be promoted by their Squadron CO, the RSXO, or the RSFC. The RSFC may only be promoted by a majority vote of the High Command.<br /> <br /> Promotion reviews will occur at the discretion of Squadron COs. Every Squadron CO is required to regularly review every member under their command and grant appropriate promotions. Individuals should also be nominated for medals at the discretion of the Squadron COs.<br /> <br /> Squadron COs will review officers under their command for Level 1 promotions. The RSFC and RSXO will review all officers for Level 2 promotions. No officer, except the RSFC, may promote another individual above the rank held by the promoting officer.<br /> <br /> ===Level 1: Squadron Ranks===<br /> Level 1 ranks are to be awarded by the Squadron CO for proven activity and contributions at the squadron level. Minimum time in each rank is in parentheses next to each rank.<br /> * LJG - [[Lieutenant Junior Grade]] (2 weeks)&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> * 2LT - [[Second Lieutenant]] (2 weeks)&lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> * 1LT - [[First Lieutenant]] (2 weeks)<br /> * CPT - [[Captain]] (2 weeks)<br /> * MAJ - [[Major]] (1 month)<br /> * LCM - [[Lieutenant Commander]] (1 month)<br /> * CMDR - [[Commander]] (1 month)<br /> * LCL - [[Lieutenant Colonel]] (1 month)<br /> * COL - [[Colonel]] (1 month)<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;* Promotions to the ranks of LJG or 2LT are earned through completion of new member requirements, as described by the RSFC and his or her staff.&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Level 2: Club Ranks===<br /> Level 2 ranks are to be awarded only by the RSXO or RSFC, for proven activity and contributions at the club level. Minimum time in each rank is in parentheses next to each rank.<br /> * BGN - [[Brigadier General]] (3 months)<br /> * MGN - [[Major General]] (3 months)<br /> * LGN - [[Lieutenant General]] (3 months)<br /> * GEN - [[General]] (3 months)<br /> * COM - [[Commodore]] (3 months)<br /> * RA - [[Rear Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * VA - [[Vice Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * ADM - [[Admiral]] (6 months)<br /> * FA - [[Fleet Admiral]]<br /> <br /> ==Judiciary Procedures==<br /> ===Judicial Overview===<br /> The Council of Justice (CoJ) is the chief judicial body of the Rebel Squadrons. The appointment and membership of the CoJ is governed by Section 2.4 of these bylaws. The CoJ exists to resolve complaints that cannot be appropriately resolved through the Chain of Command and to ensure that the foundational principles of the Rebel Squadrons are upheld throughout the organization.<br /> <br /> ===The Code of Conduct===<br /> The CoJ shall publish, with the consent of the Fleet Commander, a code of conduct for Rebel Squadrons members consistent with H.I.E.R. and historical precedent. This code of conduct may be amended from time to time, and should describe what actions are considered misconduct and what appropriate sanctions are for these actions. This code of conduct will be used by members at all levels to appropriately respond to instances of misconduct.<br /> <br /> ===Authority to Enact Judicial Sanctions===<br /> Officers in the Chain of Command are empowered, by virtue of their office, to enact appropriate judicial sanctions against members below them in the Chain of Command. Such an exercise of judicial authority will be in accordance with the code of conduct published by the CoJ.<br /> <br /> This authority may also be delegated by the Fleet Commander to members of the Executive Staff, consistent with Section 2 of these bylaws. In such cases, the Executive Staff member is exercising the Fleet Commander's authority to enact judicial sanctions.<br /> <br /> The Fleet Commander, as the highest officer in the Chain of Command, may only be sanctioned judicially by the members of the CoJ. Such sanctions may only occur as the outcome of a formal complaint and investigation.<br /> <br /> ===Judicial Complaints and Jurisdiction===<br /> Any member of the Rebel Squadrons may file a formal complaint against another member, alleging violation of Rebel Squadrons policies and regulations. Such complaints are always resolved at the lowest level possible in the Chain of Command.<br /> <br /> Officers in the Chain of Command are empowered, by virtue of their office, to investigate and resolve complaints in which both parties are below said officer in the Chain of Command. However, officers should decline to review complaints that, in their judgment, have not been addressed appropriately by a lower level of the Chain of Command, and should instead refer the complaint to the appropriate level.<br /> <br /> If an officer feels that they cannot impartially decide a judicial case for any reason, they should refer that case to the next step in the Chain of Command. If the Fleet Commander feels that they cannot impartially decide a judicial case for any reason, they should refer that case to the CoJ.<br /> <br /> ===Investigations===<br /> When violations of Rebel Squadrons policies and regulations are alleged to occur in a formal complaint, an investigation will be conducted by the appropriate officer in the Chain of Command (as described above), who serves as hearing officer. The standard sequence of events when a complaint is received is the following:<br /> # The officer who initially receives the complaint determines whether they are an appropriate hearing officer, based on the Chain of Command. If they are, they may accept the complaint; if they are not, they should refer the case to the appropriate level.<br /> # Once the appropriate hearing officer has received the complaint, they must contact the accuser, informing them that they will be serving as hearing officer. The accused is contacted simultaneously and informed that they have been named in a complaint, what the charges are, and the identity of the accuser.<br /> # The hearing officer conducts an investigation, gathers additional evidence and testimony from members who were involved, and reaches a finding. Once a finding has been made, all parties in the case and the CoJ must be notified. When appropriate, the CoJ will also notify High Command and Fleet Commander of the outcome of the case.<br /> # The hearing officer must release a finding and, if appropriate, sanctions, within a reasonable time frame after contacting the accused and accuser. If additional time beyond what would be considered reasonable is needed, the hearing officer should notify the CoJ and the parties in the case of the delay. All cases should be processed in a reasonable amount of time given the nature of the case and the parties involved.<br /> For any case or appeal that reaches the CoJ, the CoJ shall reach a decision by a simple majority vote of the current member body. Abstentions are not permitted.<br /> <br /> ===Appeal===<br /> All members have the right to appeal an unfavorable judicial decision or action against them. Such appeals are made to the next level in the Chain of Command above the officer whose decision is being appealed. Appeals on the decisions of the Fleet Commander are made to the CoJ.<br /> <br /> In the rare circumstance where the CoJ has made or upheld a decision to permanently expel a member from the club, the expelled member may bring one final appeal to the High Command and Fleet Commander. High Command may reverse the decision of the CoJ in such a situation, but only with a 75% majority and the concurrence of the Fleet Commander.<br /> <br /> ===Interpretation of the Bylaws===<br /> The CoJ, in its role as chief judicial body of the Rebel Squadrons, shall serve as a resource for the High Command and the Fleet Commander regarding the interpretation of the bylaws. When disputes may arise on the proper interpretation or understanding of the bylaws, the CoJ may upon request determine the correct interpretation of the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ===Recordkeeping and Confidentiality===<br /> The CoJ will keep a detailed database of all reported judicial actions and decisions by every level of the Chain of Command, to record precedent and provide a database for use against repeat or grievous offenders.<br /> <br /> The outcome of any formal complaint is to be considered non-confidential and published accordingly on the main website. Discussion and deliberation among members of the CoJ, or among a hearing officer and other levels of the Chain of Command, are absolutely privileged and will not be divulged except with the express consent of all parties involved.<br /> <br /> ===Standards of Conduct===<br /> Because the Rebel Squadrons deals with a diverse number of people within a wide range of age, geographical location, cultures and sense of social acceptability, the actions that will require official attention are diverse. All officers shall strive to govern their judicial decisions in accordance with the mission statement of the RS to the full extent of his or her abilities at all times.<br /> <br /> The Rebel Squadrons is an organization of high standards. Accordingly, there are certain restrictions which all members are bound by, regardless of rank or position.<br /> <br /> Members must comply with the code of conduct, as discussed above, at any time when they are engaging in club activities or representing the club.<br /> <br /> Members must refrain from ever engaging in non-fictional acts of aggression or antagonism against any other online organization, for any reason. &quot;Espionage&quot;, &quot;spying&quot;, &quot;hacking&quot; of websites, and &quot;infiltration&quot; of rival clubs is entirely unacceptable.<br /> <br /> Finally, members must refrain from creating a hostile or unwelcoming environment for any other member through their actions or communications. Given the diverse background of the Rebel Squadrons, all members must respect and mutually tolerate the differences of others in the organization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/bylaws/<br /> <br /> [[Category:Rebel Squadrons]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: 2.1 Page created</p> <hr /> <div>The '''RS Reorganization''' was a series of major structural changes to the Rebel Squadrons that began in August 2006 with the creation of the [[Alderman]] position on [[High Command]] and ended in May 2011 with an announcement by [[Fleet Commander]] [[Kirghy Lommax]] that the remaining RS fleets were now retired units. The reorganization was a major undertaking by the High Command and involved considerable theoretical discussion and revision to the [[Bylaws]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Why reorganize?==<br /> For most of the history of the RS, the structure of the organization remained constant. The High Command was comprised of all the Fleet Commanding Officers, who together elected the Fleet Commander. Each Fleet Commanding Officer (or FCO) led a fleet and each fleet was broadly dedicated to a single gaming platform, such as [[X-Wing]] or [[Jedi Knight]]. Fleets were comprised of at least two wings, and each wing was comprised of at least two squadrons. Members who wished to play multiple games would become members of multiple fleets; for instance, to play both X-Wing and [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]], a member was required to be in squadrons in the [[Patriot Battle Fleet ]] and the [[Renegade Fleet]].<br /> <br /> In the early 2000s, membership in the Rebel Squadrons numbered in the hundreds. As time went on, however, membership numbers decreased and more and more members held multiple appointments throughout the RS. Over time, High Command reached a consensus that the leadership structure of squadrons, wings, and fleets, was too cumbersome to lead the smaller RS. In addition, the Fleet Commanding Officers were appointed by the Fleet Commander, and subsequently, the Fleet Commander would be selected by vote of the Fleet Commanding Officers. This structure was prone to instability; the reorganization attempted to address this by altering the overall organizational structure of the RS.<br /> ==Major points of change==<br /> The RS Reorganization cannot be thought of as a single event, but rather a series of actions that led from the original structure of the RS to the current setup. Some of the major items that were changed were:<br /> * In August 2006, Fleet Commander [[Licah Fox]] proposed the addition of voting High Command members who were not Fleet Commanding Officers, to bring a more global view to High Command. From this proposal, the first [[Aldermen]] were selected.<br /> * In November 2006, wings were made optional at the discretion of the FCO, and several fleets reorganized. Notably, the [[Renegade Fleet]] and the [[Intrepid Battle Group]] were merged into the [[Vigilance Starfighter Group]], and the [[Patriot Battle Fleet]] accepted [[Retribution Wing]] into their organization.<br /> * Throughout mid-to-late 2009, many discussions were held by the High Command regarding the role of the [[Council of Justice]] (CoJ). This resulted in a substantial restructure of the overall RS organization, in which the CoJ was established as a separate body from both the Fleet Commander and the High Command.<br /> * In February 2010, another substantial revision to the Bylaws passed, which provisionally eliminated the role of Division COs (a new title for Fleet COs) in the RS and consolidated the entire organization into a single fleet. The changes were set up to only go into final effect when approved by the RSFC.<br /> * The judicial system of the RS was updated in April 2010 to reflect the new role of the CoJ and to clarify the chain of command and judicial processes.<br /> * Several &quot;dry runs&quot; were conducted throughout the rest of 2010 to tweak scoring systems, identify issues with the new potential structure, and figure out what challenges would be faced in the new RS.<br /> * On 05 May 2011, Kirghy Lommax, the RSFC, certified that the transition was complete. All existing fleets were stood down and the new structure and bylaws went into full effect, essentially completing the reorganization.<br /> ==Results==<br /> The major changes that occurred as a result of the reorganization were:<br /> * The addition of aldermen to the High Command as voting members, providing a new balance to the HC voting pool<br /> * The establishment of a separate Council of Justice, with some powers specifically reserved only to the CoJ<br /> * The elimination of the fleet-&gt;wing-&gt;squadron structure and unification into a single fleet of squadrons<br /> * The removal of links between your current squadron and the games you participated in<br /> * An increased focus on the social aspects of RS membership, as opposed to the gaming aspects<br /> ==Key participants==<br /> * [[Kirghy Lommax]]<br /> * [[Joshua Hawkins]]<br /> * [[Dave Trebonious-Astoris]]<br /> * [[Licah Fox]]</div>

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<p>LaminZykara: /* Career History */</p> <hr /> <div>{{ReorgMember infobox|<br /> |name=Lamin Zykara<br /> |image=<br /> |fullname=[http://www.rebelsquadrons.org/profiles/153/ Lamin D. Zykara]<br /> |callsign=Zyke, Zee<br /> |pastname=Lamin Fresca<br /> |rank=[[Commodore]]<br /> |join=March 2000<br /> |memstatus=Active<br /> |currentsqdn=[[FireClaw Squadron|FireClaw 10]]<br /> |currentcmd=<br /> |currentotherpos=[[Alderman]] of the [[High Command]]<br /> |pastpos=Rebel Squadrons [[Chief of Staff]]&lt;br&gt;[[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Redstar Squad]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Twilight Squadron]] Commanding Officer&lt;br&gt;[[Guardian Wing]] Commanding Officer<br /> |recruit=<br /> |charstatus=Deceased<br /> |homeworld=[[Sluis Van]]<br /> |species=Human<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |age=28<br /> |height=1.77 meters<br /> |weight=76.1 kilograms<br /> |hair=Black<br /> |eyes=Green<br /> |features=<br /> |namerl=<br /> |genderrl=Male<br /> |location=Cleveland, Ohio<br /> |agerl=<br /> |occupation=Clinical data manager<br /> }}<br /> Commodore '''Lamin Draconi Zykara''' is a member of [[FireClaw Squadron]] and serves as an [[Alderman]] on [[High Command]]. He served as the first [[Chief of Staff]] to [[Fleet Commander]] [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]].<br /> __TOC__<br /> ==Career History==<br /> Lamin joined the Rebel Squadrons in March of 2000 under the name Lamin Fresca, requesting postings to the [[Renegade Fleet]] and [[Rebel Squadrons Commando Division]]. After graduating with honors from the [[Academy]], Lamin was posted to [[Wyvern Squadron]] in the Renegade Fleet and [[Talon Squad]] in the RSCD. Eager to move up in ranks, then-[[First Lieutenant]] Fresca began work on Operation Hammerblow, a squadron-level [[ITOD]]. Through this work, Lamin impressed his CO, [[Cole Landfarer]], who promoted him to [[Captain]]. Lamin was then assigned by Cole as the Wyvern Squadron XO, and subsequently promoted to [[Major]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin applied for the position of [[Guardian Wing]] CO during this time period and was granted it. He also began serving as part of the [[Aurora Force]] while continuing to work in the RSCD. While serving as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin ran Operation: Viper, detailing the efforts of his wing to free the [[Ynia Cluster]] from Imperial control. These stories would later be integrated into canon Rebel Squadrons fiction by [[David Vaughan]]. Lamin served as Guardian Wing CO until December 2001, when he was promoted by [[Gavin Cantorph Kravis]] to the post of [[Renegade Fleet]] Second Officer. For his service as Guardian Wing CO, Lamin was promoted through [[Lieutenant Colonel]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin truly enjoyed his time as Second Officer, working with [[Trate Daxson]] as XO and Gavin as CO. He continued Operation: Viper by turning it into the Zodiac series of missions, helped in pioneering the Renegade Flats Imperative, and competing in ORWI and ORWII. During this time, Lamin was also becoming established as a prominent writer within the Aurora Force, where he served with [[Trosa Aldair]] as a member of [[Redstar Squad]]. He would later be selected as Redstar XO and then CO. By the end of his service as Renegade Fleet Second Officer, Lamin had been elevated to the grade of [[Brigadier General]]. During this period, Lamin also left the RSCD as his life grew more hectic.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> In November 2002, as [[Taan Ronar]] left the office of [[Minister of External Affairs]], Lamin approached Fleet Commander [[Rahj Tharen]] regarding the position. Rahj selected Lamin for the position and welcomed him to the Executive Staff. In preparation for his new duties, Lamin resigned his position as Renegade Fleet Second Officer. This move began Lamin's ascent towards club-level prominence, but he later told others that he regretted not staying in his Fleet position, where he could have eventually achieved a [[Fleet Commanding Officer]] role.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> As MoEA, Lamin quickly established himself as a hard worker who brought energy back to the once-dead Office of External Affairs. Rahj expanded the duties of the Office as Lamin continued to demonstrate a strong work ethic. As Minister of External Affairs, Lamin presided over a renewal of formal diplomatic relations with the [[Emperor's Hammer]] and also spearheaded efforts to establish an &quot;umbrella organization&quot; to assist with ORW and other inter-club activities. Although these efforts were ultimately in vain, Lamin was recognized for his work by promotions through to [[General]]. While serving as MoEA, Lamin also rejoined the RSCD for a short time at the request of Rahj Tharen. He served as RSCD SO and Recruit Orientation Center Commanding Officer (ROC CO) during a period of rebuilding for the RSCD.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Rahj Tharen was eventually replaced by Gavin Kravis as Fleet Commander. Lamin convinced Gavin of the validity of a position he had originally suggested to Rahj Tharen: the [[Chief of Staff]]. Gavin selected Lamin as the first [[Chief of Staff]] and promoted him to Rebel Squadrons Second Officer, directly behind the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer. Lamin thus found himself in a position of considerable authority without having ever served as a Fleet CO.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin's time as Chief of Staff was not entirely successful. His own life was becoming more and more complicated due to his enrollment in college and increasing real-life responsibilities. In addition, Lamin had little experience as a member of the High Command, and had never served as a Fleet CO, limiting the amount of relevant RS experience he could bring to his position. Finally, Lamin's personality, along with the fact that he lacked experience as a Fleet CO, led to some friction with members of the High Command. Nonetheless, Gavin felt that Lamin's service merited a promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] (before the reintroduction of the grade of [[Commodore]]). While serving as Chief of Staff, Lamin remained active in other parts of the RS. He served as Commanding Officer of Twilight Squadron in the Renegade Fleet and continued to write in the Aurora Force.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin served for nearly a year as Chief of Staff. He resigned in August 2004 and requested a demotion back to the grade of General. He felt that he did not deserve the grade of Rear Admiral because he had not met expectations for the role of Chief of Staff. While Gavin Kravis disagreed with this assessment, he bowed to Lamin's wishes and reduced him in grade to General; he also decorated him with the [[Fleet Commander's Medal of Execllence]]. In addition, Lamin was awarded the [[Tatooine Suns]] and the [[Kessel Cup]] by incoming Chief of Staff [[Licah Fox]].&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin was granted a position on the [[Honorary High Command]] shortly after his departure from being Chief of Staff. He continued to serve in the Renegade Fleet for some time as Twilight CO, XO, and then as a regular member. He eventually left the fleet entirely in 2005, though he continued to write in the Aurora Force until late 2006, when his character was killed in a freak accident. After several months in inactive status, Lamin returned to active duty with the Vigilance Starfighter Group in July of 2007 upon receiving notification that the new VSG CO was his longtime friend [[Kirghy Lommax]]. Shortly thereafter, Kirghy convinced him to also join up with the Zealot Special Operations Unit.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> After the election of [[Kaz Falcion]] as Fleet Commander in 2008, Lamin was asked to step down from his seat on the Honorary High Command. He continued as a pilot and writer, but his activity levels waned throughout 2008. By January of 2009, Lamin had resigned from the Zealots, though he continued as a member of Ragnarok Squadron. Upon the election of [[Sienn Sconn]] as Fleet Commander, Lamin was invited to return to a newly constituted Honorary High Command. Lamin accepted Sconn's offer and served as a member of Honorary High Command until May of 2009, when Sconn appointed him an alderman.&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> Lamin has served as a voting member of High Command since May 2009, and was promoted to [[Commodore]] in 2010 in recognition of his work on revising the bylaws.<br /> <br /> ==Platforms Played==<br /> * [[Rebel Squadrons Guild|The Old Republic]]<br /> * [[X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]<br /> * [[X-Wing Alliance]]<br /> ==Characters==<br /> * [[Terek Allerti]]<br /> * [[Aurren Tynblade]]<br /> ==Fictional History == <br /> '''NAME:''' Zykara, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''RANK:''' Brigadier General&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SERIAL:''' 417722341-AXC&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''STATUS:''' Deceased&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BRANCH:''' Rebel Squadrons / Task Force Republic Shield&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''CLEARANCE:''' TS/SCI&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''PREVIOUS NAMES:''' Fresca, Lamin Draconi&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HEIGHT:''' 1.77 meters&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''WEIGHT:''' 76.1 kilograms&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''SPECIES:''' Human&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''HAIR:''' Black&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''EYES:''' Green&lt;br&gt;<br /> '''BLOOD:''' O+&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS'''<br /> * Command Pilot Badge<br /> * Instructor Pilot Badge<br /> * Bomber Qualification Badge<br /> * Qualified on all major Republic starfighters<br /> * Jedi Knight and Member of the Jedi Council of the Aurora Force&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> '''DUTY HISTORY SYNOPSIS'''<br /> * Joined Rebel Squadrons at age 24, entering Renegade Fleet Academy as Lamin Draconi Fresca<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FIRST TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Graduates as Master Cadet with Honors from Renegade Fleet Academy<br /> * Posted to Wyvern Squadron, Renegade Fleet, Rebel Squadrons; promoted directly to Second Lieutenant<br /> * Promoted through Captain<br /> * Assigned Wyvern Squadron Executive Officer by Commander Cole Landfarer<br /> * Receives promotion to Major<br /> * Travels to Sith artifact with Jedi Pasco Nervan; is imparted with Jedi powers<br /> * Friend and former commander Janus Arcadia is killed by an unknown assailant<br /> * Offered position of Guardian Wing CO by Renegade Fleet Commanding Officer, Doth Raandu; accepts and is transferred to HQ, Guardian Wing<br /> * Promoted through Commander<br /> * Requests transfer to Aurora Force; transfer approved after Commander Fresca accepts demotion to Major<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;SECOND TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Begins serving in Redstar Squad, Backlash Wing, Aurora Force under Major Trosa Aldair<br /> * While serving in Operation: Storm, captured by rogue Imperial elements; believed KIA by HQ, Aurora Force<br /> * Receives posthumous promotion to Commander<br /> * During Operation: Damocles, rescued by elements of Redstar Squad and Tigress Squadron; other Redstars rescued include Trosa Aldair<br /> * Officially changes name to Lamin Draconi Zykara; Zykara based off Sluis Van word 'zykaarai', meaning &quot;he who is born again&quot;<br /> * Assigned by Trosa Aldair to infiltrate the upper society of Kamicolo in pursuit of Alec Jaggers<br /> * Defects with Alec Jaggers under the orders of the Aurora Force CO, Indiana Bridger, beginning deep undercover assignment<br /> * Unable to maintain his legend, reports back to Commander Thuku and requests transfer back to Renegade Fleet<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;THIRD TOUR OF DUTY: RENEGADE FLEET&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * Appointed Renegade Fleet Second Officer and promoted through Colonel<br /> * Leads forces of the Renegade Fleet to free the planet of Dantuk IV<br /> * Receives promotion to Brigadier General; meets with Fleet Commander Rahj Tharen at promotion ceremony<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;u&gt;FOURTH TOUR OF DUTY: AURORA FORCE&lt;/u&gt;<br /> ''General Zykara served with the Aurora Force during the events surrounding the rise and fall of Grand Admiral Thrawn''<br /> * Requests transfer back to Aurora Force<br /> * Transfer approved, contingent upon demotion to Lieutenant Commander<br /> * Appointed Redstar Commanding Officer by Trosa Aldair and promoted to Commander<br /> * Appointed Backlash Wing Second Officer and promoted to Lieutenant Colonel<br /> * Accidentally killed by power coil malfunction on Xenen, age 28<br /> * Posthumously restored to rank of Brigadier General<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ==The Real World==<br /> In the real world, Lamin works for a major university as a clinical data manager.<br /> [[Category:People]]</div>

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