Greetings Vast Empire Stormtrooper Corps,

*As you all should know the competition is still going on, this is the first point I want to address because I am very happy with the activity I am getting from some members. These members will be rewarded for their activity. I know there have been others active, but don't nearly stand out in my mind as the following do:

1) Sergeant TJ (TeeJay)- You are hereby promoted to 2nd Lieutenant for your activity in the competition and for passing the Officers Commission Test.
2nd Lieutenant TJ has also received:

The Cross of Distinguished Service (CDS) - Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. You may add {CDS} to the end of your ID line TJ. Congratulations!

2) Stormtrooper 1026- You are hereby promoted to Corporal for you activity in the Vast Empire Army and showing your loyalty and persistance to prevail above the rest. Everyone check out his new site! http://bennsworld.hometead.com/empire.html
Corporal Stormtrooper 1026 has also received:

The Emperor's Will (EW) [1st Class] - Awarded to members who have shown dedication, loyalty, and outstanding activity in his/her platoon. You may add {EW First Class} to the end of your ID Stormtrooper 1026. Congratulations!

3) Private First Class Double-Agent- You are hereby promoted to Sergeant for you activity in the competition. Congratulations!

4) Lieutenant Colonel Sparks-
You have received:

The Cross of Distinguished Service (CDS) - Recipients of this medal are courageous soldiers who have helped the fleet in numerous inventive ways, and who are the role models of the Vast Empire Army. You may add {CDS} to your ID line Sparks. Congratulations!

5) Private First Class Kurtz- You are hereby promoted to Corporal for your activty around the Vast Empire as a whole. He is also receiving a medal for recruiting over a dozen members for the Stormtroopers Corps! Keep up the good work Corporal!
Corporal Kurtz has received:

Order of Thrawn (OTH) - Awarded to members who recruit 10 members. You may add {OTH} to the end of your ID line Kurtz. Congratulations!

6) Private First Class Roach- You are hereby promoted to Corporal for your activity in the Vast Empire as well as your activity and persistance in multiplayer gaming.

7) Major General Athran-
You have received:

The Crescent of Valor (CoV) - Bequeathed to soldiers who are veterans in battle and have engaged in numerous skirmishes and engagements.

For your activity in multiplayer gaming and your all around activity in the Vast Empire Army. You may add {CoV} to the end of your ID line Athran. Congratulations!

*I thank of all of you who are being active in the competition. The members listed above should be respected, they are giving their time and effort for the Vast Empire, and so should all of you.

*Be sure to check out the modifications to the Stormtrooper Corps Headquarters website- http://stormtroopercorps.tsx.org
*As well as Stormtrooper 1026's new site- http://bennsworld.hometead.com/empire.html
*Also check out Stormtrooper's Webpole, and fill it out (vote for me!)- http://bennsworld.homestead.com/election.html

*Note to personnel- The problems with your bank accounts will be fixed soon. Check on them soon.

*There have been 12 new recruits graduate from the Stormtrooper Corps Academy. We look forward to seeing the activity that they will bring to the Army. With a steady flow like this we can have more squads opened and that means more Squad Leader positions for those of you who are interested in that.
There will be an update on the Squad Leader Competition out soon for those of you who are wondering.

*I expect Major General Athran to have a report following this one updating you all on who is competing in the Mulitplayer Competition and the scores they have received.

*Also, the online roster should be updated soon. As well as your bank accounts.

*Reminder, the competition has one week left. It will end Friday, May 5th.

*The new I.O.C.T. (Imperial Officers Commission Test) is out. If any Sergeants, Master Sergeants, or Staff Sergeants want to be promoted, take the test to be automatically 2nd lieutenants. The odds are 1-20 for passing, keep that in mind. You can thank Sparks for the test.
The test can be found here: http://www.geocities.com/stormtrooper_academy/comission.htm