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The '''Challenger Air Group''' officially consists of six squadrons of Alliance Starfighters, all of which are deployed from the Star Destroyer ''[[Challenger]]''. However, it unofficially refers to a number of other units also based on the ''Challenger'' as well, including [[Rogue Squadron]].
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The '''Challenger Air Group''' originally comprised all squadrons deployed from the Star Destroyer ''[[Challenger]]''. Since the incorporation of some squadrons into [[Rogue Group]] however, it now consists only of squadrons directly tasked with the defense of the ''Challenger'' and The Wheel, and any directly related squadrons.
  
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== Squadrons ==
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=== Squadrons ===
  
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=== Thunderbolt Squadron ===
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The Interceptor elements of the Challenger Air Group are organised into '''[[Viper Group]]'''. This unit was originally a single A-Wing Squadron, flying the [[RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor]]. It has been supplemented by other units however, and now boasts fourty A-Wings, several of which are the more advanced [[RZ-2 A-Wing Interceptor|RZ-2]] model. Viper Group acts as the main Challenge-Intercept force for the ''Challenger'', and provides Air Superiority via Combat Air Patrols for the [[The Wheel]].
  
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An elite unit of A-Wing pilots, operating the new [[RZ-2 A-Wing Interceptor|RZ-2]] model. They have an ongoing rivalry with [[Valkyrie Squadron]] aboard the ''[[Valiant]]'', who also fly the RZ-2; and they regularly butt heads with pilots from [[Rogue Squadron]], as part of the animosity between A-Wing and X-Wing pilots.
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Strike Fighter and Reconnaissance elements of the Air Group are collected as '''Raptor Squadron'''. The squadron operates [[BTL-S3 Y-Wing Starfighter]]s that primarily provide Air Support during combat operations. Some of the squadron's Y-Wings are configured for recon; The Wheel will routinely leave a Raptor behind after each jump for several hours, in order to watch for pursuers.
  
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=== Viper Squadron ===
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The Training of new pilots - both Alliance and Jedi - is conducted by '''Talon Squadron'''. They operate a number of [[Z-95 Headhunter]]s recently retrieved from the derelict Republic Cruiser ''[[Venture]]'', several of which have been [[ZX-95T Headhunter Trainer|modified]] to approximate an X-Wing Starfighter.
  
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Another of the A-Wing units aboard the ''Challenger'', Viper Squadron was previously deployed aboard the ''[[Horizon]]'' with Commodore [[Vansen Tyree|Tyree]]. Due to his familiarity with the unit and it's pilots, the Commodore regularly selects pilots from Viper Squadron to intercept and challenge unidentified craft. They fly the original [[RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor]].
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The ''Challenger'' also carries '''[[Rogue Group]]'''. They provide support to the Air Wing when required, but are also deployed on independend missions without carrier support from the ''Challenger''.
  
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=== Prowler Squadron ===
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== History ==
  
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The third A-Wing squadron based on the ''Challenger'', Prowler Squadron was originally a [[Z-95 Headhunter]] unit. After Valkyrie Squadron was issued with the new RZ-2 A-Wing, their former [[RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor|RZ-1]] fighters were used to upgrade Prowler Squadron's compliment.
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During the [[Clone Wars]], the Challenger Air Wing consisted of more than four hundred fighters and an assortment of shuttles and gunships. After the ship was extensively damaged during the Battle of Bothawui however, many of these ships had either been destroyed, or were reassigned to her sister ships from that battle.
  
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After the Bothans purchased the salvage rights to the ''Challenger'', the Air Wing was replaced by an orbital contingent of the Bothan military's starfighter forces. It also served as a training platform for fighter pilots attending the Bothan Military Academy.
  
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Equipped with the [[B-Wing Assault Fighter]], Hammerhead Squadron provides the ''Challenger'' with the ability to engage enemy starships. Because the ''Challenger'' is currently deployed to protect [[the Wheel]], the squadron is rarely used offensively: it can however provide an effective distraction to cover the convoy's escape, and can also be useful in protecting the Wheel from enemy corvettes and small gunships.
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After being donated to the Rebel Alliance and fully restored to operational specs, a new Air Wing was formed using elements from the Fifth Fleet. The new Wing was far smaller than the ship was capable of supporting, but her three A-Wing squadrons, two X-Wing squadrons, and Y-Wing squadron gave her a compliment that matched an [[Imperial Star Destroyer]]; the addition of [[Rogue Squadron]] made the Challenger Air Group particularly formidable.
  
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=== Perigrine Squadron ===
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Some time later the Challenger Air Group's squadrons of X-Wings were absorbed into the new [[Rogue Group]]. One of her A-Wing squadrons - [[Thunderbolt Squadron]], the Alliance's elite A-Wing squadron - was reassigned to the [[Valiant]] alongside [[Valkyrie Squadron]]. Her remaining forces were reorganized into two units - [[Viper Squadron]] and [[Raptor Squadron]] - which operated A-Wings and Y-Wings respectively. An additional unit - [[Talon Squadron]] - was added for training purposes, employing several variants of the [[Z-95 Headhunter]].
  
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One of the earliest squadrons in the Alliance, Perigrine Squadron began as a unit flying [[CloakShape Fighter]]s, though they are currently equipped with [[T-65B X-Wing Starfighter]]s. On missions when the ''[[Valiant]]'' is deployed away from the Wheel, Peregrine Squadron is often selected to provide space superiority support for [[Valkyrie Squadron]].
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== Members ==
  
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=== Raptor Squadron ===
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|align="left" width="300" | '''[[Vansen Tyree|Commodore Vansen Tyree]]''' (Actual)
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|align="left" | ''Human male from Rendili''
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|align="left" width="300" | '''[[Conrad Pressly|Colonel Conrad Pressly]]''' (XO)
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Another X-Wing squadron based on the ''Challenger'', Raptor Squadron differs from the others. In addition to flying the standard [[T-65B X-Wing Starfighter|T-65B]], the squadron also has access to a number of [[T-65BR X-Wing Reconnaissance Fighter|Recon-X]] fighters. These "Snoopscoots" are often left behind by the Wheel after a hyperspace jump to monitor for Imperial pursuit.
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=== Viper Group ===
  
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|align="left" width="300" | '''[[Ryota Navarro|Captain Ryota Navarro]]''' ("Ironhide")
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=== Rogue Squadron ===
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=== Talon Squadron ===
  
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The Rebel Alliance's elite fighter unit, Rogue Squadron is currently on an extended deployment aboard the ''Challenger'' to aid in the defense of [[the Wheel]]. While they do not officially fall under the Air Group's chain of command, they are generally regarded as being operationally part of the Group. They currently fly the [[T-65B X-Wing Starfighter|T-65B]].
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|align="left" width="300" | '''[[Jaden Luka|Captain Jaden Luka]]''' ("Space Monkey")
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Though based on the ''[[Valiant]]'' rather than the ''Challenger'', the A-Wing unit Valkyrie Squadron regularly participates in combat air patrols and other joint operations, leading to the squadron being the unofficial eighth squadron of the Air Group. Like [[Thunderbolt Squadron]], their rivals, they fly the [[RZ-2 A-Wing Interceptor|RZ-2]] A-Wing.
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While the involvement of non-Alliance personnel in military operations is generally avoided by the Air Group, several of the civilians inhabiting [[the Wheel]] have begun to volunteer to aid in combat air patrols and other defense-critical operations: especially after the Wheel was able to source a number of [[Eta-2 Actis Light Interceptor|Eta-2]] interceptors for use by the Jedi. To identify Jedi pilots during those operations, the Air Group has reserved the callsign designation "Knight".
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Not only was the Wheel able to recently source a number of [[Eta-2 Actis Light Interceptor|Eta-2]] interceptors: they also obtained several [[ARC-170 Starfighter]]s. Designed for both reconnaissance and heavy assault purposes, the handful of ARC-170s have begun to be used to provide ECM and ECW support to other squadrons, as well as augmenting [[Raptor Squadron]]'s [[T-65BR X-Wing Reconnaissance Fighter|Snoopscoots]].
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Latest revision as of 09:35, 29 April 2012


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The Challenger Air Group originally comprised all squadrons deployed from the Star Destroyer Challenger. Since the incorporation of some squadrons into Rogue Group however, it now consists only of squadrons directly tasked with the defense of the Challenger and The Wheel, and any directly related squadrons.

Squadrons

The Interceptor elements of the Challenger Air Group are organised into Viper Group. This unit was originally a single A-Wing Squadron, flying the RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor. It has been supplemented by other units however, and now boasts fourty A-Wings, several of which are the more advanced RZ-2 model. Viper Group acts as the main Challenge-Intercept force for the Challenger, and provides Air Superiority via Combat Air Patrols for the The Wheel.

Strike Fighter and Reconnaissance elements of the Air Group are collected as Raptor Squadron. The squadron operates BTL-S3 Y-Wing Starfighters that primarily provide Air Support during combat operations. Some of the squadron's Y-Wings are configured for recon; The Wheel will routinely leave a Raptor behind after each jump for several hours, in order to watch for pursuers.

The Training of new pilots - both Alliance and Jedi - is conducted by Talon Squadron. They operate a number of Z-95 Headhunters recently retrieved from the derelict Republic Cruiser Venture, several of which have been modified to approximate an X-Wing Starfighter.

The Challenger also carries Rogue Group. They provide support to the Air Wing when required, but are also deployed on independend missions without carrier support from the Challenger.

History

During the Clone Wars, the Challenger Air Wing consisted of more than four hundred fighters and an assortment of shuttles and gunships. After the ship was extensively damaged during the Battle of Bothawui however, many of these ships had either been destroyed, or were reassigned to her sister ships from that battle.

After the Bothans purchased the salvage rights to the Challenger, the Air Wing was replaced by an orbital contingent of the Bothan military's starfighter forces. It also served as a training platform for fighter pilots attending the Bothan Military Academy.

After being donated to the Rebel Alliance and fully restored to operational specs, a new Air Wing was formed using elements from the Fifth Fleet. The new Wing was far smaller than the ship was capable of supporting, but her three A-Wing squadrons, two X-Wing squadrons, and Y-Wing squadron gave her a compliment that matched an Imperial Star Destroyer; the addition of Rogue Squadron made the Challenger Air Group particularly formidable.

Some time later the Challenger Air Group's squadrons of X-Wings were absorbed into the new Rogue Group. One of her A-Wing squadrons - Thunderbolt Squadron, the Alliance's elite A-Wing squadron - was reassigned to the Valiant alongside Valkyrie Squadron. Her remaining forces were reorganized into two units - Viper Squadron and Raptor Squadron - which operated A-Wings and Y-Wings respectively. An additional unit - Talon Squadron - was added for training purposes, employing several variants of the Z-95 Headhunter.

Members

Commodore Vansen Tyree (Actual) Human male from Rendili
Colonel Conrad Pressly (XO) Human male

Viper Group

Captain Ryota Navarro ("Ironhide") Sullust male from Sullust

Talon Squadron

Captain Jaden Luka ("Space Monkey") Human male from Ord Varee

Missions

Out Of Character

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