Battlestar Galactica Fanclub2024-03-29T07:46:41ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstowhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311571785?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://battlestarfanclub.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=the-hammers-squadron&user=2aptpydfpx5n6&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNugget Ranktag:battlestarfanclub.com,2017-02-08:4960814:Topic:2087752017-02-08T06:41:52.136ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>There has been some confusion as to when new nuggets can assume the rank of Ensign. According to Command, immediately. So once you send your scores off, you can assume the title of Ensign and use it on your homepage and messaging. </p>
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<p>Lt. Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock</p>
<p>Commander Air Group</p>
<p>Seekers Squadron Commander</p>
<p>There has been some confusion as to when new nuggets can assume the rank of Ensign. According to Command, immediately. So once you send your scores off, you can assume the title of Ensign and use it on your homepage and messaging. </p>
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<p>Lt. Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock</p>
<p>Commander Air Group</p>
<p>Seekers Squadron Commander</p> PROSPECTIVE PILOTS PLEASE READ!!!tag:battlestarfanclub.com,2017-01-20:4960814:Topic:2079442017-01-20T10:53:07.561ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>As you send your scores to Admiral Rivera, please be sure to include the state (or country) in which you reside and the type of craft you wish to fly, Viper or Raptor. This information is used to determine your tail number. Thank you!</p>
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<p>Lt. Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock</p>
<p>Commander Air Group</p>
<p>Raven Air Wing</p>
<p>As you send your scores to Admiral Rivera, please be sure to include the state (or country) in which you reside and the type of craft you wish to fly, Viper or Raptor. This information is used to determine your tail number. Thank you!</p>
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<p>Lt. Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock</p>
<p>Commander Air Group</p>
<p>Raven Air Wing</p> Call Signs from "A" to "Z"tag:battlestarfanclub.com,2016-05-30:4960814:Topic:2022612016-05-30T00:36:12.592ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
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<p>I while back I was thinking to create a few fictitious pilots and I needed call signs for them. Since none of us can die in the Battlestar Universe, I planned to have a few of the make believe pilots bumped off by the Cylons during each mission to add an extra touch of realism. I did a bit of searching online and I came across this web site:…</p>
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<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>I while back I was thinking to create a few fictitious pilots and I needed call signs for them. Since none of us can die in the Battlestar Universe, I planned to have a few of the make believe pilots bumped off by the Cylons during each mission to add an extra touch of realism. I did a bit of searching online and I came across this web site: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.f-16.net/callsigns-E.html">http://www.f-16.net/callsigns-E.html</a></p>
<p>This web site has call signs used by the USAF listed from "A" to "Z." There are 125 pages to read through and thankfully you can click on what ever letter you want to see the call signs beginning with that letter.</p>
<p>I know most of us already have a call sign and I guess this site would be best used by new pilots. If you have the time and want a good laugh, read some of the stories behind the many call signs to learn how the pilots earned their call sign.</p>
<p>We have it easy because we can choose whatever we like. It's not done that way in real life. Pilots are given a call sign that has to do with their mistakes or undesirable personal quirks.</p>
<p>Major Reamer</p>
<p>BTW, my call sign was a nick name given to me by one of my younger brothers friends. He though it would upset me. Little did he know that I thought of it as being funny and I didn't mind it at all. In a short time everyone was calling me Reamer and its stuck with me for many years.</p>
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<p>"Attention all Hammer Pilots"</p>
<p>It has been brought to my attention that some of our Junior Pilots don't know the proper Pre-Flight steps to perform each and every time they're about to launch their Vipers!!!</p>
<p>This document is to be in your flight suits at all times. You will learn and perform every step of this document or your wings will be revoked and you'll be on KP duty pealing spuds with Ensign Buzzsaw!!!</p>
<p>Is that understood?</p>
<p>Good Hunting!!!</p>
<p>SO SAY WE…</p>
<p>"Attention all Hammer Pilots"</p>
<p>It has been brought to my attention that some of our Junior Pilots don't know the proper Pre-Flight steps to perform each and every time they're about to launch their Vipers!!!</p>
<p>This document is to be in your flight suits at all times. You will learn and perform every step of this document or your wings will be revoked and you'll be on KP duty pealing spuds with Ensign Buzzsaw!!!</p>
<p>Is that understood?</p>
<p>Good Hunting!!!</p>
<p>SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!</p>
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<p></p> World of Origin / BSG Biographytag:battlestarfanclub.com,2015-10-15:4960814:Topic:1896222015-10-15T17:31:20.647ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>Attention…..Attention!!!</p>
<p>To all pilots of the Hammers Squadron.</p>
<p>I am posting a copy of “The…</p>
<p>Attention…..Attention!!!</p>
<p>To all pilots of the Hammers Squadron.</p>
<p>I am posting a copy of “The <a href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fconnexity.pgpartner.com%2Frd.php%3Fr%3D5346%26m%3D834135461%26q%3Dn%26rdgt%3D1444746771%26it%3D1444919571%26et%3D1445351571%26priceret%3D229.99%26pg%3D%7E%7E3%26k%3D558d59cfb5136c16b6f36cbfbe839090%26source%3Dfeed%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fclickserve%252Edartsearch%252Enet%252Flink%252Fclick%253Flid%253D92700007747636168%2526ds%255Fs%255Fkwgid%253D58700000627850347%2526ds%255Fs%255Finventory%255Ffeed%255Fid%253D97700000000001791%2526ds%255Fe%255Fproduct%255Fid%253D04141748%2526ci%255Fcustomer%255Fid%253D1001244%2526ci%255Fcse%255Fid%253D1007%2526ci%255Ffeed%255Fid%253D1003604%2526ds%255Fe%255Fproduct%255Fcountry%253DUS%2526ds%255Fe%255Fproduct%255Flanguage%253Den%2526ds%255Fe%255Fproduct%255Fchannel%253Donline%2526ds%255Furl%255Fv%253D2%2526ds%255Fdest%255Furl%253Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcabelas%252Erdr%252Echannelintelligence%252Ecom%252Fgo%252Easp%25253FfVhzOC8fBggESSNiW1JfQhZqHD92Z1EABEwBb2VbUBdDXSJXNzAjFx0fR0AofAwCCRZNP0wKXEsuayNfXVRFWyt9PDdGMHMRbRtpB2R2dX14DAYqMUYncx9pBgh%252AbnNjZXkRFUIxJDcObwYcDRxxcX1YRkMPRS09CxYIB3c%252DViolPVl7VA0CbmFYUlJLBy1NICc8SVcNU142DVpUU0cZbwkCXFQtJzxJVw0MWzM7DAgCFw5gAhQQfVlBQlMEHAEqRTwnDzNcHC03EEJCWFM6NR0CCRFELBlzawo5Gz5ObVlUBGJiW1JfQhZqHGU2OkkPAgA%25253D%252526nAID%25253D5784816%26st%3Dfeed%26mt%3D%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E%7E%7En%7E%7E%7E&mid=296470&cat_id=12120100&atom=10459&prod_id=&oid=6496686357&pos=1&b_id=302&bid_type=0&bamt=431b768070e1c697&cobrand=1&ppr=70eb0ed609549c81&af_sid=20&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=10&af_creative_id=279504" class="skimwords-link" target="_blank" title="Shopping Link Added by SkimWords">Travel Guide</a> to the 12 Colonies of Kobol” so you can read through it and decide which of the 12 worlds you would like to have been born on.</p>
<p>Back when I joined both the CDF as a Viper Pilot they randomly assigned to me my world of origin as Scorpia. In real life, I’m a Taurus, but it’s all in good fun. You can either go with your Zodiac sign or chose which ever World of Origin you like.</p>
<p>There are actually two Travel Guides. The Civilian and CDF versions. They are very similar to one another, but the CDF version is too big of a file to post it in a discussion.</p>
<p>If you’ve never checked out my page here, feel free to take a look to see my BSG Biography and the flag of Scorpia posted at the top of my page.</p>
<p>SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!</p>
<p>Just click to open the PDF. You can read it online or save it to your computer. It's about 2.6MB in size.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311569572?profile=original">Travel_Guide%20to%20the%20Twelve%20Colonies.pdf</a></p> Viper and Raptor Training Manualstag:battlestarfanclub.com,2015-09-11:4960814:Topic:1864902015-09-11T22:18:47.763ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>As the newly appointed CAG, I'm adding this discussion to help everyone who hasn't yet taken the Exam to earn your Viper wings. As with my pilots from the Flying Tigers Squadron, I urged them to also take the Raptor exam. It you think about it, Admiral Adama wore Senior Pilot Wings. He could pilot any small craft. Let’s all follow his lead to become the best pilots we can possibly be here aboard the Battlestar Raven</p>
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<p>The new Raven Web site is shaping up to…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>As the newly appointed CAG, I'm adding this discussion to help everyone who hasn't yet taken the Exam to earn your Viper wings. As with my pilots from the Flying Tigers Squadron, I urged them to also take the Raptor exam. It you think about it, Admiral Adama wore Senior Pilot Wings. He could pilot any small craft. Let’s all follow his lead to become the best pilots we can possibly be here aboard the Battlestar Raven</p>
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<p>The new Raven Web site is shaping up to be quite an amazing place for all of us. In the meantime while it's under construction, the Viper and Raptor training manuals were not accessible for new pilots. Last night I realized that I could add PDF files to a discussion as long as they are no bigger than 5MB.</p>
<p>All you have to do is right click on the manual of your choice and either select open with Adobe Reader, or save file. I recommend that you save the file to your documents so you don't have to be online while you read through the training manuals. At the end of each manual there is a multiple choice test.</p>
<p>When you complete the test, send it to Admiral Rivera for grading. I have three E-mail addresses for you to use. It's a good idea to send your test answers to two of the Admirals addresses to make sure that he gets your test. Admiral Rivera once told me that his vf84 Yahoo address gave him problems sometimes, but I have been able to reach him at that E-mail address.</p>
<p>1. cag_vf84@yahoo.com</p>
<p>2. eng33ladder49@yahoo.com</p>
<p>Make sure that you don't bunch up your answers in the E-mail you send him. Each test is broken up in chapters. The Viper manual chapters are listed VT-101 for chapter one and so on.</p>
<p>Make sure you greet the Admiral and tell him which test you would like to have graded. Then tell him which state or country you reside in so he can issue your Viper or Raptor Tail Number (VTN or RTN) with your graded test. For example, I live in Rhode Island, my VTN is 07263RI. The first two numbers represent the CDF Fleet of your home state. The next three numbers represent the consecutive number in the CDF Fleet of that state and the two letters are the state you live.</p>
<p>The best way to send your answers is as follows:</p>
<p>Viper Test</p>
<p>VT-101</p>
<p>1. A</p>
<p>2. A</p>
<p>3. A</p>
<p>Raptor Test</p>
<p>RT-101</p>
<p>1. A</p>
<p>2. A</p>
<p>3. A</p>
<p>And so on for each chapter of the test. Make sure you recheck your answers as you type them into your E-mail. If your Viper test score is 100%, you will earn Senior wings and the "Top Gun" award. If you score less than 99% you will earn Junior wings.</p>
<p>The Raptor test if pass/fail (70% or higher to pass) with no extra award if you score 100%. I have never heard of anyone that has taken the test that has failed. Some question in the Raptor test are almost the same as the Viper test so I recommend that you complete both Viper and Raptor training.</p>
<p>I ask that you please post your certificate of completion of the tests you take as photos in your page here at the BFC so everyone can see your commitment to our squadron as well as to the Battlestar Raven.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime.</p>
<p>Good Hunting!!!!!</p>
<p>SO SAY WE ALL! ! ! ! !</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311570532?profile=original" target="_self">Viper_MK_II_Training_Manual.1.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311572708?profile=original" target="_self">Raptor_Training_Manual.pdf</a></p> CDF Operations Manual and Examtag:battlestarfanclub.com,2015-09-11:4960814:Topic:1864882015-09-11T22:17:26.644ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>Here’s another Manual that everyone interested in the Battlestar Galactica Universe should be interested in. As you will find, this manual is packed full of information about the Colonial Defense Force which is the military side of BSG that most of us are interested in. Take the exam to earn the certificate at the end so you can be all that you can be aboard the Battlestar Raven!!!</p>
<p>This is the CDF Operations Manual. The manual has eight chapters. The first chapter…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p>Here’s another Manual that everyone interested in the Battlestar Galactica Universe should be interested in. As you will find, this manual is packed full of information about the Colonial Defense Force which is the military side of BSG that most of us are interested in. Take the exam to earn the certificate at the end so you can be all that you can be aboard the Battlestar Raven!!!</p>
<p>This is the CDF Operations Manual. The manual has eight chapters. The first chapter is an introduction and the eighth chapter is the exam. The exam is made up of 50 multiple choice questions.</p>
<p>This is the first exam I completed after joining the CDF. The certificate I earned for this exam is posted in my photos here at the BFC.</p>
<p>The chapters include: readiness, deployment, duty, combat, survival, and reference. The topics covered in this exam are relevant for new recruits to the most seasoned veteran. Although this exam isn't a requirement, I recommend it to anyone interested in it.</p>
<p>After completing the exam, it can be sent to Admiral Rivera for grading at any of the following E-mail addresses:</p>
<p>cag_vf84@yahoo.com</p>
<p>eng33ladder49@yahoo.com</p>
<p>Double click the link to open it, then <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=click%20either%20open" target="_blank" title="Shopping Link Added by SkimWords">click either open</a> with Adobe Reader, or save it to your computer so you can read while you're not online. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311572321?profile=original" target="_self">CDF-OM_07-100.pdf</a></p>
<p>Good Testing!!!!!</p>
<p>SO SAY WE ALL! ! ! ! !</p>
<p>Maj Roger “Reamer” Barstow</p> Primary Targettag:battlestarfanclub.com,2014-06-12:4960814:Topic:1619772014-06-12T01:35:52.520ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p> Now That HAMMERS SQUADRON Has Been Designated As Specialist Base Star Killers, You Might Need Some Basics On Your Target:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311568923?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311568923?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> This Design Is Obviously Quite Evolved From What Our Fathers Faced In The First Cylon War; As With The New Centurions And Raiders, This Happens To Be A Biomechanical Type Ship; However, It Will Indeed Take More Than Single Shots to Bring It Down;…</p>
<p> Now That HAMMERS SQUADRON Has Been Designated As Specialist Base Star Killers, You Might Need Some Basics On Your Target:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311568923?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311568923?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a> This Design Is Obviously Quite Evolved From What Our Fathers Faced In The First Cylon War; As With The New Centurions And Raiders, This Happens To Be A Biomechanical Type Ship; However, It Will Indeed Take More Than Single Shots to Bring It Down; The Surest Way Is A Nuclear Weapon, Or, Any Energetic Equivalent; It, Itself Is Armed With Nukes For Engaging Battlestars, Or, For Planetary Bombardment; That Is Why Tactics And Support Are Vital When Dealing With This Type; We DO NOT Recruit John Wayne Types For This Mission! </p>
<p> In Conclusion, We Must Be Vigilant Against This threat; One Pops Up, There Might Be Five Or More That Will pop Up Five Minutes Later; We Have The Advantage When we Have The Support Of Other Squadrons And, At Least one Battlestar; That Is Why A Battlestar And It's Air Wing Are Dependent On each other.</p>
<p> So Say We All!</p>
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<p></p> Hammer Tacticstag:battlestarfanclub.com,2013-11-13:4960814:Topic:1442232013-11-13T02:10:01.205ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p>I have consulted CAG and Raven Actual Herself and the Hammer are now proud to have a dedicated function in the fleet. WE HUNT BASESTARS!</p>
<p>I know that the idea of a squadron of vipers hunting Cylon capitol ships is not normal procedure, but the Hammers are anything but normal. The Hammers have been assigned 3 strike raptors armed with Nukes with the primary mission to seek and destroy larger Cylon Vessels. The squadron attack formations will break up into three groups.</p>
<p>1st…</p>
<p>I have consulted CAG and Raven Actual Herself and the Hammer are now proud to have a dedicated function in the fleet. WE HUNT BASESTARS!</p>
<p>I know that the idea of a squadron of vipers hunting Cylon capitol ships is not normal procedure, but the Hammers are anything but normal. The Hammers have been assigned 3 strike raptors armed with Nukes with the primary mission to seek and destroy larger Cylon Vessels. The squadron attack formations will break up into three groups.</p>
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<p>Hammer Leader OGRE MKIII Escort</p>
<p><span>Hammer 2 Strike Raptor #334 - Mjolinir</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 3 </span>Interceptor</p>
<p>Hammer 4 Interceptor</p>
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<p><span>2nd Group</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 5 Mk III Escort</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer6 Strike Raptor #336- Thunderstrike</span></p>
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<p><span>Hammer 7Interceptor</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 8 Interceptor</span></p>
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<p><span>3rd Group</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 9 Mk III Escort</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 10 Strike Raptor #340 - Stormbreaker</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 11 Interceptor</span></p>
<p><span>Hammer 12 Interceptor</span></p>
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<p><span>The Interceptors jobs is to clear a path and make sure to keep toasters at a distance.</span></p>
<p><span>The Escorts job is to stick with the Strike Raptors and to eliminate and Cylons that make it past the Interceptors.</span></p>
<p><span>Strike Raptors are all armed with the heaviest weapons in the fleet and deliver the might of the storm to our enemies.</span></p>
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<p><span>The Hammers do have a secondary mission. We support the Minotaurs in their hunts in the Labyrinth. Minotaur Leader is an old friend of Ogre, and the pair work well together. If the Minotaurs ever lure more than they can handle into their trap, the Hammers are the nasty surprise waiting outside if needed. </span></p>
<p></p> Legacy Of The HAMMERtag:battlestarfanclub.com,2013-08-07:4960814:Topic:1355522013-08-07T01:16:54.298ZMaj. Roger "Reamer" Barstowhttps://battlestarfanclub.com/profile/RogerWBarstow
<p> A Hammer Is More Than A Simple Construction Tool; There Are Legends Behind It's Use In Combat.</p>
<p> The Most Well-Known Of These Is The Enchanted Hammer MJOLINR, Wielded By The Norse Demigod THOR, Son Of ODIN,King Of VALHALLA, The Promised Land For Great Warriors Of The Norse World.</p>
<p> This Legend,Consistently Perpetuated By Marvel Comics In Print,And On Film, Tells Of The Demigod And His Tales of Adventure In The World Of Men.</p>
<p> MJOLINR,Thor's Primary weapon, Has Not…</p>
<p> A Hammer Is More Than A Simple Construction Tool; There Are Legends Behind It's Use In Combat.</p>
<p> The Most Well-Known Of These Is The Enchanted Hammer MJOLINR, Wielded By The Norse Demigod THOR, Son Of ODIN,King Of VALHALLA, The Promised Land For Great Warriors Of The Norse World.</p>
<p> This Legend,Consistently Perpetuated By Marvel Comics In Print,And On Film, Tells Of The Demigod And His Tales of Adventure In The World Of Men.</p>
<p> MJOLINR,Thor's Primary weapon, Has Not Only great Striking Power, But Is Capable Of Other Super-worldly Feats; For Instance, When Swung in a Circle,It Creates A Trans-Dimentional Vortex, Bridging the Gap Between our World,And The realm of the Gods. The Hammer Has Other Supernatural Powers As well; but,To Understand Them,One Must be Worthy; As It Is Written on the Hammer's Head:</p>
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<p> " He Who Holds This Hammer,If He Be Worthy,</p>
<p> Shall Possess the Power Of THOR"</p>
<p> Many Have Attempted To Wield This Very Power, And,Failed; Proving the Hammer's Virtue.</p>
<p> THIS Is The Legacy That Is Given To HAMMERS SQUADRON: A Powerful Weapon, That Can Only Be Wielded By the Most Worthy.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311569328?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311569328?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-right"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311569430?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311569430?profile=original" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p>