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Having a solid understanding of the terminology and lingo used in fleet operations is key to clear, concise and effective communications. This page explains the common terms a pilot might hear over [[Mumble]] or [[Discord]] from the fleet's commanders. It will also list short cuts you may see in fleet chat. | |||
Having a solid understanding of the terminology and lingo used in fleet operations is key to clear, concise and effective communications. This page explains the common terms a pilot | |||
= Fleet Forming Terms = | = Fleet Forming Terms = | ||
* '''FC''' -- Fleet commander. This is the pilot in command of the fleet. A FC may be in command of 1 to 5 wings. | * '''FC''' -- Fleet commander. This is the pilot in command of the fleet. A FC may be in command of 1 to 5 wings. | ||
* '''WC''' -- Wing commander. This pilot is in charge of 1 wing of the fleet. A WC may be in charge of 1 to 5 squads within the wing. | * '''WC''' -- Wing commander. This pilot is in charge of 1 wing of the fleet. A WC may be in charge of 1 to 5 squads within the wing. Depending on the fleet size and composition, wing commanders may be in command of all pilots of specific role (logistics, EWAR, etc.) | ||
* '''SC''' -- Squad commander. This pilot is in charge of 1 squad. A squad may consist of up to 10 pilots. | * '''SC''' -- Squad commander. This pilot is in charge of 1 squad. A squad may consist of up to 10 pilots. | ||
A fleet commander or wing commander will post several things in Alliance to form a fleet. You may see: | A fleet commander or wing commander will post several things in Alliance to form a fleet. You may see: | ||
* '''Scouts convo me''' -- | * '''Scouts convo me''' -- This is a fleet commander asking for available scouts to start communications with him. Scouts are unique in the way they join the fleet. Normally, people joining the fleet will post in Alliance, but scouts use this method to help shield their identity from those who aren't in the fleet. However, not all FCs will utilize this protocol, and sometimes the identities of scouts are known to the whole fleet. | ||
* '''L5 3/3/3/3''' -- This will be posted by pilots volunteering for booster roles. | |||
* '''L5 3/3/3/3''' -- | * '''Tacklers sign up''' -- This request is for ships whose primary job will be to tackle (use stasis webifier and/or warp scramblers/disruptors on the enemy). | ||
* '''Tacklers sign up''' -- | * '''EWAR sign up''' -- This request is for ships whose primary job is to use electronic warfare against the enemy. | ||
* '''EWAR sign up''' -- | |||
* '''DD sign up''' -- this request is for "damage dealers", ships whose primary job is to inflict damage on the enemy. | * '''DD sign up''' -- this request is for "damage dealers", ships whose primary job is to inflict damage on the enemy. | ||
* '''RR signup''' -- this request is for "remote repairers", ships whose primary job is to provide fleet logistics support. Possible responses might include "arr" (armor remote repair). | * '''RR/Logi signup''' -- this request is for "remote repairers", ships whose primary job is to provide fleet logistics support. Possible responses might include "arr" (armor remote repair). | ||
* '''Last call''' -- this may or may not be made by the FC. This is an open invitation for anyone who didn't get invited to the fleet to volunteer. | * '''Last call''' -- this may or may not be made by the FC. This is an open invitation for anyone who didn't get invited to the fleet to volunteer. | ||
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* '''Gate is green''' -- same as "jump, jump, jump" or "jump on contact" | * '''Gate is green''' -- same as "jump, jump, jump" or "jump on contact" | ||
* '''Gate is red''' -- Hold on gate, do not jump | * '''Gate is red''' -- Hold on gate, do not jump | ||
[[Category:Fleets]] | |||