Arconan Aces

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Arconan Ace Programme

The Ace pilot initiative is a selected group of specially trained pilots within Arcona’s armed forces who are tasked with the most dangerous missions. Each member is chosen to join the unit’s hallowed ranks based on their skills and history of excellence in space combat. This will also require sponsorship from a current Ace or Clan leader to be considered. The unit provides a dynamic of highly proficient and versatile pilots for the defense of Arcona and the Shadesworn.

Formation

With its prowess in space combat nullified by ever growing fleets in the Brotherhood, Wuntila created Void Squadron to consolidate his best and brightest pilots. Their example, though, would ripple throughout the Clan’s Navy as their legend grew with each successful mission. The unit, eventually, would succumb to its own success; pilots leaving for other units or higher responsibility within Clan Arcona. With the Fall of SCEPTER, Uji Tameike and Nadrin Erinos Arconae felt it was time for the Savric Flight Academy to reopen its doors and consolidate the Aces of Arcona. Their first act was to examine the members of the Clan whom had already proven themselves in space combat. They would also take into consideration current and previous enrollees whom had passed with flying colors. This created a short list of legendary and capable pilots to reanimate Void Squadron – not as a Battleteam, but as a Legendary Unit of Clan Arcona. Amongst the initial enlistments were Nikola Valtiere and Rayze Erinos Arconae. Their first action as a unit would be the successful defence of retreating forces within the Darjorra System. The squadron fought bravely and experienced losses, but they allowed ships to flee danger from the chase of Perdition forces.

Squadrons

Void Squadron

Flight One
Position	Name
Void One	Nadrin Erinos Arconae
Void Two	Nil
Void Three	Nil
Void Four	Nil

Flight Two
Position	Name
Void Five	Nikola Valtiere
Void Six	Nil
Void Seven	Nil
Void Eight	Nil

Flight Three
Position	Name
Void Nine	Rayze Erinos Arconae
Void Ten	Nil
Void Eleven	Nil
Void Twelve	Nil

Equipment

Not only will members be able to claim status as a member of Void Squadron, they will have access to specialized equipment and Starfighters. These member-only perks are designed not for advantage, but to honour the commitment and development of these members as pilots first. These should be seen as items of prestige, not power.

Stealth-X

Stealth-X fighters are designed for use by Force Users of the ACE Pilot Initiative. These Starfighters have been given the ability of stealth, but at the expense of weaponry, shielding, and communications. These vessels are deadly in the right hands, but come with equal drawbacks to their strategic value. Due to the pre-requisite of being a Force User, individuals without the Force, or command of it, will not be permitted access to these ships.

B-Wing

B-Wing fighters serve as the heavy bombers of the ACE Pilot Initiative. They boast an exceptional payload of firepower relative to their size – lasers, ion cannons, warheads. When missions require targeted bombing runs or the destruction of heavily defended installations – to include capital ships – they B-Wings will be deployed.

XJ X-wing

XJ X-Wings are the most recognizable of Starfighters in the ACE Pilot Initiative. While not exceptional at any one trait, they prove serviceable in all mission profiles – making them the backbone of the Arcona Starfighter Corps due to their versatility, reliability, and availability.

Hydra Pistol

For personal arms, there is the .48 caliber Enforcer slugthrower pistol also known as a Hydra within the ACE Pilot Initiative. The weapon features standard rounds capable of penetrating light armor. This weapon has been customized in design to represent a member’s standing in Clan Arcona as a member of Void Squadron.

Sample Custom Aspects.

ACE Pilot: Need For Speed

A proud member of the ACE program, Template:Member is regarded as one of the Shadow Clan’s top pilots. embraces the reputation that comes with the designation, and is confident in skills when behind the controls of a starfighter. {[member}} is best known for being the fastest flier in the fleet. The same respect granted to an ACE pilot also brings with it the potential for jealousy from other pilots that do not bear the designation, which can sour first impressions when working with new fliers.

ACE Pilot: Can’t Touch This

A proud member of the ACE program, Template:Member is regarded as one of the Shadow Clan’s top pilots. embraces the reputation that comes with the designation, and is confident in skills when behind the controls of a starfighter. {[member}} is best known for being the best at pulling off tricky maneuvers when flying through obstacles or complications . The same respect granted to an ACE pilot also brings with it the potential for jealousy from other pilots that do not bear the designation, which can sour first impressions when working with new fliers.

ACE Pilot: Woo! / You Can Be My Wingman Anytime

A proud member of the ACE program, Template:Member is regarded as one of the Shadow Clan’s top pilots. embraces the reputation that comes with the designation, and is confident in skills when behind the controls of a starfighter. While {[member}} might not be as the best solo flier of the ACE pilots, is best known for being the best shot with a laser cannon and in support when covering fellow pilots. The same respect granted to an ACE pilot also brings with it the potential for jealousy from other pilots that do not bear the designation, which can sour first impressions when working with new fliers.

Joining the Aces

To join the elite Squadron as part of the ACE Pilot Initiative, an individual must possess a verifiable skill of +2 Piloting (S) for initial entry into the group. In addition, the individual must be in good standing with Clan Arcona – at the discretion of the Consul and Proconsul – and have sponsorship from a pre-existing member of the Ace Pilot Initiative. If all of these requirements are met, a member can be introduced into the ACE Program within Abyss Squadron until they complete their evaluation for Void Squadron. To earn entrance into Void Squadron, one must complete an ACE Contract in the Antei Contract Bureau (ACB) or increase their Piloting (S) to +3. This serves as a Test of Skill to prove one’s mettle as an exceptional pilot. Successful completion of this contract will move a member from Abyss (training) to Void (active) status. To continue to serve in active status, members of Void Squadron must participate in a quarterly run-on focused on a mission. If one cannot participate in the run-on, they must complete an ACE Contract in the ACB for the quarter.