Konnichiha P.F. Hikouka San!!!;

Introducing our newest member Taii Omi*78th*Sentai as we fill out an entire Chutai! May he bring honor to the Emperor, Rikugun, and his family as the "14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny" sweeps over Papua New Guinea & Rabaul!!!
Banzai Taii Omi*78th*Sentai!!!

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banzai 78th sentai .. What is your URL ??



Kimura 68thsentai

Kimura-San;

The 78th's website is about to be launched, hopefully within a few days. Once ready the URL will be posted here and emailed to you as well.

Rough de-rezzed version of one made for our historical sister squadron the

68th<Hikousentai, 14th Hikoudan, 6th Hikoushidan, 4th Kokugun.....Banzai 68th!!....May the 14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny sweep over NewGuinea and Rabual decisively!

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Konnichiha Hikouka San!!;

For some time I have tried registering this squadron here at Ubi. Unfortunately due to other more pressing issues the staff needs to attend to, its listing has not been made. So with that in mind, I'll declare the following...

Since the initial contacts with the UbiSoft IL2-PF website staff were made in February to early March, I will formally set the date of squadron recognition at March 31, 2005.

The date of March 31st chosen for two reasons. Firstly, contact had been made before this date so it does not exceed the actual application date. Secondly and more important, this would be the 62nd anniversary of the real 78th Hikousentai's formation at Kyoto Airfield, China under the command of Lt.Col. Tadeo Tachiyama, Commander of the 14th Hikoudan.

We at the 78th*Sentai virtual IJA air regiment feel it is important to have squadrons registered at a central location to both recognize them as a contributing part of the community and to set firm dates to avoid petty name conflicts. This is not done to overstep the authority of the Ubi website administrators, yet to firmly recognize the 78th*Sentai as part of the community within the simulation we so enjoy...

Respectfully,

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Konnichiha P.F. Hikouka San!!!;

Introducing our newest members Taii Tka*78th*Sentai, Dja*78th*Sentai, & Zku*78th*Sentai as the swelling tide of the 78th Hikousentai grows ever more threatening!!! May they bring honor to the Emperor, Rikugun, and their families as the "14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny" sweeps over Papua New Guinea & Rabaul!!!

Banzai Taii Tka, Dja & Zku*78th*Sentai!!!

*万歳***万歳***万歳*



My most sincere thanks to the WW's including those I ask into the WW Battles. Though those above may only on occasion fly as 78th, they have through the enjoyment of your events graciously offered to add their names to the 78th flag because of them.

あなたの寛大さを本当にありがとう

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Hi All;

78th*Sentai Virtual Squadron's State at 1 year;

Background:
Roughly a little over a year ago upon the release of Pacific Fighters the 78th*Sentai was reformed (and I understand existed in CFS mode) by the Gentleman who flies as Kyo*78th*Sentai.......Formed as a Pacific Axis option for the squadron he already belonged to, I "Ktu*78th*Sentai" was asked to join and due to my desire to help an online friend and interest in Japanese planes in IL2/AEP/PF agreed.

In short order my roots in RB3d and having been used to flying the skins of the Lafayette Escadrille, I set out to develop skins for the 78th, yet hit the most simple of snags......Where was the fuel cap on a Ki-61 to make a stain from a leak?.....That progressed into learning about Ki-61's, then 43's and evolved into learning of many of the various Japanese Army Aircraft, their flying corps, and activities in New Guinea including their enemy the 5th Air Force under Kenny.......All to make a single skin, and due to the sharing of some of that information, was asked to develop the material for a website while my education continued.

Website:
Yet to date there is no website....A test home page was developed as well as some sub pages (all up on the net) yet were never publicized being rough drafts. However the information has been gathered and continues to grow as do significant contacts in the Japanese Military Historical Community.......Many who's names you see in virtually every book on the subject you can purchase.

What is in hand however are a significant number of "factual" (hard to find on the 78th) documents and information for the website including some 1,000 odd photo's and maps to finish a number of 1/2 written WebPages. This is my goal the first quarter of 2006, to correct and finish these pages for publication, so a home website with its own unique graphics and such can be made public finally so all members will have a home, and all interested can learn of both the virtual regiment, and actual.

Membership:
Initially as said above the 78th was inspired to make an option available in name to members of an existing axis squadron. Yet the interest from the existing squadron all except the 78th's founding member in actuality have little interest I believe, though support its formation with best wishes.

Of the original 9 members, only 3 initially were active, 2 in reality, and then only as novelty names to be used in Pacific based coops. Wishing to do more with the regiment soon I was approached by the Wing Walkers Squadron to participate in a new series of one night battles. Their request being I try and fill the 78th's ranks more, and enlist the help of other dedicated Japanese virtual squadrons.....

The first attempt, "The Fall of Singapore" was a disaster at best.......Yet, a great success in that attempting to recruit for the 78th a personal policy on recruiting was developed to insure honorable, team players in the 78th's roster only so as to try and match the WW's high standards due to my respect for them. From that initial recruiting drive, 2 new names were added to the 78th Flag, Tka & Omi which both remain active today meeting and exceeding the standards I had set.

Though shocking after our ultimate turnout the WW's would ask us back, they did never the less for their AVG-China Battle. Recruitment on once more for temporary help, from that battle the names of Dja & Zku were added to the flag, equal in effort, honor and interest of the two before.

To date however we were asked back a third time for the "Battle of Santa Cruz".......and though that event was reminiscent of the first, it added the names of Tko, Gke, & Hdo to the flag as of this date yet to be formally announced.

What the result of these WW Battles has been is the actual beginning growth of a serious virtual squadron or in Japanese terms, Hikousentai or Flying Regiment. On the "active roster" we now have 9 hikouka (pilots) actually filling an entire Chutai.......Yet it is MUCH more then that. We have members who besides having virtual flying skills in fighters, also are all skilled in high altitude bombers, dive bombers, escort, recon...More so then that, communicating, and strategically planning out a battle. Well rounded, well versed, yet mostly, good sportsman who appreciate flying by the rules, honorably, and graciously.

Every one of these members (except probably yours truly), are respected members of the IL2 community, well balanced in IL2 play, attitude and maturity, yet also team players. Frankly, with the existing group we have the standard has been set, and all future recruiting will be based on the fine men that have allowed their 78th names to be added to the flag.

Recruitment:
Though it would be awesome to suddenly grow to 27 players making a full Hikousentai, have the website done, and begin taking a leadership role in the IL2 community, I'm actually quite thrilled with where the 78th is regarding members. Our numbers are low (though in truth higher then the real life's 78th's average based on planes)....Yet a standard has been set that I refuse to lower just for numbers.

That standard being;
* A 78th member must have a strong interest in team play. They are the folks you actually see winging another, communicating with others, and taking the job that needs to be done vs. that which might bring them kills or believed glory. You see them flying both sides to balance odds even when their favorite ride is on the other. In taking the grunt job in a coop to insure it is done well. Yet more so often helping & teaching on the forums, HyperLobby, or in servers those that are struggling.
* 78th members also seem to develop aspects of the sim. Be it generating coops, collecting information on a topic of interest, or pressing for higher standards in play or even the sim itself. Yet not for personal fame or glory, yet simply to understand themselves, then to share with others excited to give others the pleasure they feel in that which they have discovered, nothing more.
* 78th members thrive on good sportsmanship, the opposite shunned and rarely verbalized to insult or get payback (though here I truly fall short of the recruited members)...They are the consummate "good form" or "good sports"......a maturity few will obtain in a lifetime.
* Though perhaps not the best pilots, tacticians, or leaders.....Of those that fly on line I can think of none better, others equal perhaps, yet not exceeded. Couple that with the above honor and play, and you have what I consider the perfect types of individuals to be associated with.

This is the standard the current 78th active roster has set (excluding myself) and will not be compromised in future recruiting. Applications will not be solicited or accepted.....The latter unfortunately possibly costing us fine people, yet their requests are met with requests they look at all other squadrons as well, find that best suited for them, and in the mean time feel free to fly with our members in daily coops as they do. The point? So they may learn of us and us them. Our loss perhaps as far as numbers, possibly even quality people. Yet our intention being a perfect fit for both parties.

So the 78th will only "Invite" prospective members to join, if and when we feel we are a good match for them, and them us. We're actually forming a family of those you can trust when flying with them....and trust takes time.

There are some that I and other members would like to be in the squadron who will never join pursuing their own interests that solely our loss. So though I hope our membership grows, I expect it to slowly, gradually......As if the real life, life and death struggle of the real 78th could hold out with 2's, 3's & teens when meant to be in the 40's as to numbers of planes and personnel, I think we can as we try and form a Hikousentai, or Flying Regiment.

I had never intended nor planned on a 78th*Sentai, and frankly somewhat did not want such a thing as part of my life..........And some may say our current state seems somewhat dim, our future possibly just as.....Yet as I consider those who are now members, and envision maybe 10 more the same......I see the 78th in a brighter light, and the future, possibly, just maybe......blinding.

I'm proud to say I have opportunity to fly with those who on rare occasion, take on a 3 letter handle, and apply 78th*Sentai after that name.

Kelly/K2/Billfish/Ktu*78th*Sentai

The AKA War Dogs have been very involved with Scorched Earth Online War for some time now and have participated in several SEOW campaigns over the past year. We find it to be the most immersive way to plan and maintain an ongoing war with other virtual squadrons. Now, with the latest release of SEOW, carrier ops have been enabled and we are beginning to develop our first Pacific SEOW campaign.

We wish to fly the Allied side in such a campaign and will need to find a worthy adversary to fly for the empire. At this point, all details are negotiable including the map, time period, aircraft list, schedule, etc. We tend to lean towards the highest difficulty settings, but are willing discuss some options.

If your squad is interested, please contact us at http://akawardogs.net or post a reply here. I am looking forward to meeting with any interested parties.

Konnichiha AKA_Hitcher;

I'll be glad to pass the information along to our members however at this time would be unable to commit......The 78th*Sentai is currently engaged in WW-Battles, and due to the r/l schedules for most in our Hikousentai it would be difficult.

However if the unit can make some time, I'd be glad to contact you....

Ktu

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Konnichiha P.F. Hikouka!!!;

Introducing our newest members!;

Taii Tko*78th*Sentai
Taii Gke*78th*Sentai
Taii Hdo*78th*Sentai
Taii Rom*78th*Sentai
Taii Aki*78th*Sentai
Taii Dxy*78th*Sentai

......as the swelling tide of the 78th Hikousentai grows ever more threatening!!! May they bring honor to the Emperor, Rikugun, and their families as the "14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny" sweeps over Papua New Guinea & Rabaul!!!

Banzai Taii Tko, Gke, Hdo, Rmu, Aki & Dxy*78th*Sentai!!!

*万歳***万歳***万歳*



My most sincere thanks to the WW's including those I ask into the WW Battles. Though those above may only on occasion fly as 78th, they have through the enjoyment of your events graciously offered to add their names to the 78th flag because of them.

あなたの寛大さを本当にありがとう

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Konichiwa Ktu,

What an honor it is to be counted among the worthy 78th*Sentai! My humble best will be applied to the fulfillment of its lofty standard.

May our victory be swift and decisive.

Banzai!

Most honorable Ktu,
Please accept my most humble Thank You for offering me a place in the squad! I will offer only my best efforts to the squad - Thank you again!

I will bring honor to the squad!

Banzai!!!

quote:

68th<Hikousenta

Konnichi wa!
nice to see that others are also flying the Japanese planes! Do you have a url for your squadron?
I am mainly flying the Ki 84 with the markings of the 1st Chutai, 73rd Sentai, also like the markings of the 182 Shimbu-Tai.
Would enjoy hearing more about your squadrons!

Banzai....

運命の津波は膨れる

Konnichiha P.F. Hikouka!!!;

Introducing our newest member!;

Taii Xen*78th*Sentai

......swelling the tide of the 78th Hikousentai to 20 hikouka!!! May they bring honor to the Virtual Emperor, Rikugun, and their families as the "14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny" sweeps over Papua New Guinea & Rabaul!!!

Banzai Taii Xen*78th*Sentai!!!

*万歳***万歳***万歳*

Welcome brave warrior Taii Xen!

Your presence honors us in our march to spread the Empire for our Emperor!

Banzai Banzai BANZAI!

Aki

Current 78th Hikousentai Hikouka:

Sosha:
Igo*78th*Sentai
Inu*78th*Sentai
Ita*78th*Sentai
Kia*78th*Sentai
Kzu*78th*Sentai
Sao*78th*Sentai

Taii:
Aki*78th*Sentai
Ang*78th*Sentai
Dja*78th*Sentai
Dxy*78th*Sentai
Gke*78th*Sentai
Hdo*78th*Sentai
Ktu*78th*Sentai
Kyo*78th*Sentai
Mao*78th*Sentai
Omi*78th*Sentai
Rom*78th*Sentai
Ryu*78th*Sentai
Tka*78th*Sentai
Tko*78th*Sentai
Xen*78th*Sentai
Zku*78th*Sentai

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I see billfish is up to her old tricks.... Boy we miss her around the old drome.

Merlin

LE~Salute!

運命の津波は膨れる

Konnichiha P.F. Hikouka!!!;

Introducing our newest member!;

Taii Ang*78th*Sentai

......Ever growing, the swell racing out from Dai Nippon the 78th Hikousentai wave has grown to 22 hikouka!!! May they bring honor to the Virtual Emperor, Rikugun, and their families as the "14th Hikoudan Tsunami of Destiny" sweeps over Papua New Guinea & Rabaul!!!...

Banzai Taii Ang*78th*Sentai!!!

*万歳***万歳***万歳*