Tau Squadron

Tau Squadron
Unit Information
Allegiance:	Dark Brotherhood / Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps
Branch:	Navy
Role:	Grand Master's Escort Squadron
Garrison:	M/CRV Tripidium
Nickname:	The Dark Avengers
Motto:	L'Outil de Douleur--The Tool of Pain
Mascot:	Nurse Abbey Danger
Equipment:	A-9b Vigilance Starfighter
Decorations:	Pink Stars
Commander(s)
Commanders:	Magnus Kaerner
Notable commanders:	Magnus Kaerner Havok Deathwatch
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Tau Squadron was the Elite Squadron of the Dark Brotherhood associated with the TIE Corps of the Emperor's Hammer.

Though Tau Squadron had been stationed in many places, it's last staging ground was from aboard the M-CRV Tripidium, the personal ship of the Grand Master - used while abroad on business that did not require more overt displays of military power.

History

In days before the first reign of Grand Master Jac Cotelin, a squadron, separate from the rest of the Brotherhood, formed. This squadron was known as Tau Squadron. However, as the Dark Brotherhood became engulfed in internal fighting, Tau Squadron under the command of DeathWatch abandoned the Dark Brotherhood with the infamous, Crona. When Grand Master Cotelin ascended the Iron Throne, Tau Squadron was not re-commissioned and was all but forgotten as the Iron Throne moved to restore order within the Dark Jedi ranks.

Upon the ascension of Grand Master Khyron, from the plea of Dark Jedi throughout the Brotherhood, Tau Squadron was returned to full status under the command of Dark Side Adept Magnus Kaerner.

Within months of re-commissioning, the Iron Throne demanded that Tau Squadron either join an existing House or create their own. Rather than tie Tau to any of the one Houses in existence that wished to exploit their skill, Kaerner opted for the latter. For the short time Kaerner remained as Quaestor, all Tau members were members of Tarentum. When Kaerner ascended to the position of Knight Commander of the Brotherhood, the practice was abolished. Tau retained its strict requirements, and with the exception of Kaerner, the entire squadron remained a part of Tarentum.

Tau Squadron continued in existence under the command of General Kaerner. However, his ties to the Empire proved stronger than his loyalty to the Grand Master, so he and the squadron were left behind during the Exodus. With their departure it was decided that a new unit would not be created to replace them - the role was filled by the GMRG.

Mission

Tau Squadron is the personal bodyguard of the Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood. They escort him at all times that he is not residing in the Dark Hall and on business throughout the galaxy. What the Grand Master's Royal Guard is on the ground, Tau squadron is in the air and space.

Equipment

A-9b In Nebula Camo

By direct order of the Emperor's Hammer Fleet Commander, Tau Squadron was awarded with the exclusive use of the specially modified A-9 Vigilance Interceptor (A-9b). This fighter craft was specially modified for members of the elite Squadron, to be able to use their force powers in combat to increase maneuverability and speed. It was also stripped of an eject button, because Tau didn't accept failure.

Tau was also awarded with the Marauder Class Corvette Tripidium in order to act as their Escort/Fleet Carrier. The adventures and hijinx that carried on within the Tripidium's corridors are legendary, though seldom spoke of due to confidentiality agreements.

Medical Team

Blurb about Abbey, Pics

Special Awards

Discuss the Amazingness of the Pink Stars

Hall of Fame

General Magnus Kaerner

Service Dates: 1997-2005

Rank held in Tau: General

Pink Stars:

Longest Serving Commander in Tau History, Simply known as "The Commander"

Crazy Swede with actual Real World Experience at Being a Badass due to his Elite Ranger Training

SP/MP Specialist

Founder of House Tarentum

Longtime Knight Commander of the Brotherhood

General Erich von Reinthaler

Service Dates: Varied & Long

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Long Time Tau Exectuive Officer

Squadron Webmaster

Recruited Abbey Danger to be Squadron Nurse

Integral in Leading the Change from Tau being SP to MP Based

SP/MP Specialist

Havok

Service Dates: 1995

Rank held in Tau: Commander

Pink Stars:

Commanded Tau Squadron

Was Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood

Long Serving EH Executive Officer

SP Specialist

"Pappy" Renegade

Service Dates: 1996, 1998-2000

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Member of Tau under Deathwatch

Founder of IWATS & The IW

EH Executive Officer

Rejoined Squadron under Kaerner

SP Specialist

Deathwatch

Service Dates: 1995 - 1996

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Gave Tau it's Nickname & Named the Different Flights

Began the Tau tradition of naming the A-9b’s which was done years before the general EH membership picked and started doing so.

Left the DB During the Crona Incident, for whom he was the DGM

SP Specialist

Khyron

Service Dates: 1996

Rank held in Tau: Commander

Pink Stars:

One of few Tau members who wasn't an ace pilot, but contributed in Artwork/Website work

Responsible for the Recommissioning of the Squadron while Grand Master.

DBZero

Service Dates: April 1997 - 1998

Rank held in Tau: Major

Pink Stars:

SP Specialist

Joined House Tarentum in it's inception under Kaerner

Served as DGM of the Brotherhood

Creator of the famous “Top Gun” style lockers which was displayed on the squadron homepage.

Stryker

Service Dates: Nov. 1995 to Oct. 1999

Rank held in Tau: Lieutenant

Pink Stars:

Commander of Multiple Ships in the EH, Most Notably the SSD Avenger

Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master of the DB.

SP Specialist

Jupiter

Service Dates: April 1997 - January 2000

Rank held in Tau: Major

Pink Stars:

SP Specialist

Won invitation by performing spectacularily in a competition against Cyclone Squadron which Jupiter then Commanded.

Otherwise best remembered for his crazy feats of endurance races (such as endurance running).

Oan

Service Dates: Late 1996 - Late 1997

Rank held in Tau: Lt. General (Major)

Pink Stars:

Was a Personal friend of Commander Kaerner

Was a member of Rage Squadron when Tau reopened, and Transferred En Masse with the Rest of Rage Squadron into Tau

SP Specialist

Shadow

Service Dates: Unavailable

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Flight Leader of Flight II

SP Specialist

Not the Taldryan Shadow

Tron

Service Dates: January 2001 - March 2001

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Former Praetorian Member

Founded House/Clan Naga Sadow

SP Specialist

Charles Spencer

Service Dates: March 2002 - July 2002

Rank held in Tau: Major

Pink Stars:

AKA Demos

Was Commander of the Guard

MP Specialist

Shups

Service Dates: June 2002 - December 2002

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

MP Specialist

Known as Shupsy

Served as the DB Headmaster

Baron Fel

Service Dates: October 1999 - January 2003

Rank held in Tau: Commander

Pink Stars:

MP Specialist

Earned his Stripes in the TC MP Squadron Avenger

Regarded as the biggest lagger in Tau history.

Undo

Service Dates: 1998 - February 2003

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:'

A Former SSD Avenger Commodore

SP Specialist

Keirdagh "Yacks" Cantor

Service Dates: June 2000 - February 2003

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Commonly refered to as "A Fat Canandian".

MP & Rebel Craft Specialist

Founder of the TIE Corps Multiplayer Battlegroup the Avenger Strike Force

Acting Tau Commander & Executive Officer while Kaerner was in Ranger Training

DB Sith High Warrior where he maintained strong ties between Tau and the Brotherhood.

Forced to retire from the Squadron due to the Split of the Dark Brotherhood from the Emperor's Hammer. Yacks got to keep his A-9b as a souvenir. Later became Justicar.

Hades

Service Dates: June 2000 - April 2003

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

Former Admiral, XO of the CD, Grand Moff of the EHDIR

Commander of the IW Elite Squadron: Ares

Former SSD Avenger Commodore

Clan Satal Keto PCON

About a year he came out of retirement to advise SHW Yacko as his Magistrate. When Yacks retired Hades took his place as SHW and later DGM until the DB separated.

SP Specialist

T'vra Kiriska

Service Dates: March 2000 - May 2003

Rank held in Tau: Captain

Pink Stars:

The musically talented Kiri was the posterchild for birth control.

MP Specialist: His skills in XvT were only shadowed by his not so good looks.

Rivian von Donitz

Service Dates: July 1996 - August 1999, July 2001 - March 2004

Rank held in Tau: Colonel

Pink Stars:

An old school pilot that served in nearly every position the EH had to offer from Flight Member to INQ to Science Officer.

SP/MP Specialist

Other Notable Members

• Adren Silvori
• Binagran
• Brie: Daughter of Pappy
• CrimsonFury
• Daavak Tron
• Death
• Diastorm
• Dras Hempor
• Ensun Kelric
• Glauron
• Lacey: Daughter of Pappy
• Mazzic
• ShadowXX
• Tek Selkirk
• Timber
• Xura Verr