From Epsilon Squadron CMDR CPT Nova Discordia:

Epsilon Squadron is thankfully full of wonderfully excellent officer-pilots - but one who consistently takes the fight to the enemies of the Empire is CM Von Goosington, As a long term pilot of the squadron, CM Von Goosington upholds each and every month, a flying standard the rest of us can only wonder at.
In addition his reviews and reports are insightful and helpful to everybody & he is a valued and regular friend on our TC and squadron forums. It therefore gives me great pleasure to recommend this pilot to the rank of Captain.

Great work, pilot!

Congratulations, CPT Von Goosington!

This promotion is in effect from April, due to an administrative delay.

From Scorpion Squadron CMDR GN Stryker:

Since joining Scorpion Squadron, LT Superpak has become something of a scholar. In two months, they have completed fifteen Imperial University courses, including TCCORE and DBCORE. For their representation of Scorpion Squadron in the world of academia, LT Superpak has earned promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander!

Congratulations, LCM Superpak!

For giving us an in-depth view into his Character through his INPR, SL Mad_Spier of Gamma Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Mad_Spier!

For giving us a tiny glimpse into his Character through the INPR and preparing for further advancement through taking the TCCORE Imperial University course, SL Yanosh of Gamma Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Yanosh!

With COL Highlander's transfer to the reserves, a new CMDR position has opened in Battlegroup I. Any interested applicants reach out to VA Genie via Discord DMs.

The new CMDR will have the option to
A) continue in Delta Squadron
B) re-open Beta Squadron
C) Explore the option of opening a squadron for the first time in the ISDII GreyWolf

The squadron will have to be built from the ground up, which some pilots may even find preferable.

After applications were taken and interviews were conducted, CM Armon Ferro has been selected to become Theta Squadron's new Executive Officer. Ferro is new to both Theta and Battlegroup II, having transferred from Eagle Squadron in Battlegroup III. Congratulations and good luck in your new role!

I would like to express my appreciation for the hard work of HA Jarek La’an while serving as our Communications Officer (COMM). Many of our members have seen his presence across our various Discord servers. What they typically don’t see is the amount of work that goes into the role behind the scenes, tirelessly working to ensure our communication platforms are maintained in a civil manner and mediating interpersonal conflicts when they occur.

With HA La’an’s transition, we are currently seeking applicants for the position of COMM. Applicants should be familiar with the recently updated position description for the COMM (https://wiki.emperorshammer.org/Communications_Officer) which now has a greater level of detail regarding duties and responsibilities. (This refined position description goes along with an update to the EH Code of Conduct and Articles of War, to be published in the near future.)

The most successful applicants will:

• Have a history of a high level of presence on Emperor’s Hammer Discord servers.

• Have a demonstrated history of conduct that is consistent with the duties of the COMM, including possessing a high degree of interpersonal tact and the ability to effective communicate across multiple points of view and Subgroups.

• Have a strong knowledge of Emperor’s Hammer processes and procedures.

The COMM is a primary Emperor’s Hammer Command Staff (EH CS) position organized within the Internet Office. This is a fleet-wide leadership position, and to eliminate potential conflicts of interest the selectee will be prohibited from assuming other command roles within any Subgroup during their tenure. The COMM also maintains privileged-level access to Emperor’s Hammer systems, and as such is considered a position of trust. The prospective individual selected as COMM will be subject to verification of ID and suitability screening prior to final appointment.

Interested individuals should email applications directly to me no later than Monday, 26 May. Applicants are encouraged to explain why they are interested in the position, and how they would perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. I will reply to all applications to confirm receipt.

I'm also happy to respond to any questions about this vacancy announcement.

For months on end, WAR TheBlackxRanger has been a constant force in the Galaxy of Heroes corner of the Secret Order, pushing content, hyping the game, and making sure no one missed a beat. With over 7,500 Discord messages, nearly 3,500 focused just on Galaxy of Heroes, he's been more than active; he's been everywhere.
From taking over the Marquee Events, providing regular updates, to helping drive hype across the whole Order, his efforts made the game a shared experience. Behind the scenes, he helped the MAA’s office run smoothly as a Competition Planner, in-official Game Lead and major hand in shaping Territory War-Competitions; not to mention his key role in the Cluster of Fire-Support proposal.
As he now moves to the Rogues, we give a final, well-earned thank you. For everything you've done, for the game, the MAA, and the community, you’ve more than earned this.
The Emerald Dagger joins your collection. Wear it with pride, Warden, you’ve left your mark.

For completing the TCCORE Imperial University course, SL Ran Cardell of Tempest Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Ran Cardell!

The time has come again for us to renew the Virtual Private Server... This happens every 3 years at about this time. This is a significant cost to absorb so that we can enjoy the speed and reliability our current website.

Last time this happened I asked for donations and several of you stepped up.

I am asking again.

If you wish to donate you can do it via Venmo or Paypal.

Venmo - @Bill-MacVicar
PayPal - 7144200944

I thank anyone willing to step up so that all can enjoy what we offer.

Please feel free to contact me on discord if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing from you.

From Rho Squadron CMDR COL Alexandre Morgan:

To write that I am proud to recommend this promotion would be an understatement. Rho Squadron has in Rotarg Kradak a staunch believer in the power of the Rho Family, a strong and positive community member, a veteran of many a competition and engagement, and so much more. Without always having the extended time lenience to complete several simulation pod engagements, however, promotions can go delayed and desired.

That delay for Rotarg Kradak is resolved today. I proudly and enthusiastically recommend that Kradak be elevated to the rank of full Commander and receive all the rights, priveleges, and honors thereunto appertaining.

Congratulations, CM Rotarg Kradak!

For earning several Legions of Combat and Skirmish on multiple supported games, SL Deonis Inzlem of Theta Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Deonis Inzlem!

ST Therj'en'nuruodo has been selected as Praetor to the Quaestor of House Palpatine.

The Praetor position exists (and may or may not be filled) for all levels of leadership, and acts as an assistant and second-in-command. They have all of the privileges of the primary position, and may stand in when the primary leader is unavailable.

Congratulations on your new role, and may the Force serve you well.

Since time immemorial, all members of the Secret Order that wish to achieve the rank of Stalker and subsequently Knight must complete two creative works: one detailing first the collection of lightsaber pieces (Creative Work #1), followed by one detailing the assembly of those pieces into a functional lightsaber (Creative Work #2). While many things are changing, this requirement will continue on into the next iteration of the Secret Order.

In order to provide better tracking and visibility on the completion of creative works, the Dark Council, in cooperation with the Training Office, is proud to announce the introduction of new Shadow Academy courses that will be used for the submission of both creative works moving forward.

• Secret Order Creative Work #1
• Secret Order Creative Work #2

Members may continue to contact the Herald directly and solicit feedback on any creative work they have completed or are considering before submitted through this form, but only creative works that have been submitted and graded through these new Imperial University courses will be considered during promotion evaluation going forward.

Please note that course completion has already been awarded to every active member of the Secret Order with a creative work on file with the Herald. If you have not received course completion, you are encouraged to resubmit your original creative work(s) through the above Imperial University course(s)s in order to receive credit and ensure that your creative work(s) have been properly archived.

Please direct any questions on this new process for submitting creative works to the Herald. Thank you!

Previously, the TOA exam has had a prerequisite membership time of one (1) month before members were allowed to take the exam.

This has been removed to allow new members to showcase their eagerness and willingness to participate in our office.

With Raise the Flag just around the corner, the Training Office could always use volunteer proctors to help keep the queue clear and running smoothly. When our monthly average exam submission hits anywhere between 30 or 40, Raise the Flag has seen that number climb to nearly 300 in a single month.

If you want to help, consider taking the exam and becoming a part of an office that is ever-evolving and coming up with new ideas!

Somehow the MAA forgot to announce the most notable changes to the gaming submissions.
There are no Cluster of Fires anymore and with that there are no victory conditions to qualify for when sending in screenshots to record gaming activity. From May 2025 all PvP and PvE Submissions that are a win count.
You are not required to place in the top 50% anymore, just win and earn EXP points. Win with fellow SO Agents and get even more points.
Your already awarded Clusters of Fire remain on your profiles, but you won't get any new ones from submitted Matches through the Google Form.

Darth Surgo sat in his ceremonial robes, seething in anger and hatred, red electric sparking around him, smelling of ozone. He had been called back to the Dark Hall on Eos, to take care of the headquarters of the Secret Order - and his flight had been delayed by over an hour. His coffee was cold and bitter, his luggage was probably lost, and the temperature inside the flight hangar was a little bit too high for wearing the thick, velvet, golden robes of the Grand Master. It was a nightmare, and he still had to fly across the galaxy to get home.

To the agents of the Secret Order: it has been an honor leading you for the last two years, but my time as Grand Master is at an end. I spent nearly twenty years aspiring to this position and never imagined it would be passed to me, but now have personal ventures that I must continue onwards with, and I want to make sure that the organization moves forward. I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in transitioning to the Secret Order: adopting new game systems, reinstating the Herald, producing the Path system, reorganizing the Dark Council, and more; but it’s time for someone else to take the lead who can put more time and energy into the organization.

XO Kamjin will temporarily take the position as Grand Master while we select a new one. Expect to hear from him soon. I’ll be around as Praetor to the GM until the new one makes the wise decision to kick me out. Thank you all for your trust, sincerity, and feedback while we’ve transitioned to the Secret Order.

May the Force serve you well.

After completing a full tour of duty as the Executive Officer of Typhoon Squadron, Captain Anthony Starr has chosen to step back into his old Flight Leader role and our newly promoted Commander JKast has agreed to step up and become Typhoon's newest Squadron Executive Officer.

I want to thank Tony for helping me in these first months of my time as Squadron Commander. His ideas for competitions I could run have all been a great success and he has participated in all of them and led by example in our squadron.

I look forward to working with JKast as my new SQXO and am excited to see what competition ideas we can have between us for our squadron and the wider TIE Corps as well.

After a short break, the gaming submissions are reopened again. But different.

• From here on out the MAA invites you to send your completed games to the following Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJK8gTizE0tT6drW8-1a6O8kSYm6DHoWRqbCWmUO9niJ34-A/viewform
• The previous method of sending in Emails is no longer allowed.
• On the form you are asked to select the game you are playing, your own SO name, as well as any SO names of your teammates (please fill out the exact SO Name).
• You can submit up to 10 Screenshots at the same time. If you play a game like Star Wars Squadrons with a custom lobby, please send your setup everytime you change it. The Screenshots will be processed by the MAA Office and the resulting EXP will be exported to your MHE sheets for processing by your House Quaestors.
• Screenshots are to be submitted within 72 hours, but you are allowed to send any screenshot you accumulated since May the 1st (Grace Period: May 1st to May 4th 72 hours from the posting of this update).

As announced in #eos-development forum on our discord, competition submissions are reopened as well:

• Crescents are strictly placement awards. that means if you participate in a competitions, where all participants would rank on the same tier, they will all get the participation award (EXP) and no crescents (e.g. Quartz - Crescents)
• If you run a competitions, we generally will give you the EXP reward for running the comp, not for placing in it. If you wish to participate in a competition you run yourself, you can do that, but you can't place.
• MAA-Inbox: you can drop the links of your competitions in there
• If you run a competition; the MAA team needs you to sent a small list into the MAA-Inbox, where all the Participants are listed and which award went to who

From Alpha Squadron CMDR CPT Witchblade:

For their dedication to the squadron and an lasting presence on the PvP kill-boards, Lieutenant Mars has demonstrated the commitment, skill, and loyalty befitting an officer of the Imperial TIE Corps.

With the final requirement—TCCORE—now successfully obtained, it is with great honor that I announce the immediate elevation of Lieutenant Mars to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

This promotion is well-earned and well-deserved.

Congratulations, LCM Mars!

From Tempest Squadron CMDR COL Mordred:

For his continuous work and exemplary service, we recommend Therj'en'nuruodo for a promotion.
May he inspire other to follow suit.

Congratulations, CPT Therj'en'nuruodo!

From Alpha Squadron CMDR CPT Witchblade:

Lieutenant Alton Sureshot has been a dedicated member of Alpha Squadron for several months, actively participating in the many opportunities the TIE Corps provides.
With the successful completion of his TCCORE accreditation in April, he has now earned his promotion to the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Congratulations, LCM Alton Sureshot!

Via BGCOM AD Locke Setzer, for Eagle Squadron CMDR COL Miles Prower:

CPT Xylo Pethtel has been a long-standing member of Eagle Squadron for years and has served faithfully as a Captain both as a flight member and as its executive officer at times.

Most recently, he has performed admirably as one of our most regular "Helldivers", not only with his own personal activity, but also with his advocacy and promotion of the platform as a whole. I consider Eagle Squadron and Battlegroup III quite fortunate to have him as a member.

For his continued performance and loyalty to his squadron, his ship, and his battlegroup, I recommend CPT Xylo Pethtel be promoted to the rank of Major without further delay!

Congratulations, MAJ Xylo Pethtel!

From Typhoon Squadron CMDR MAJ Jagged Fell III:

Since his last promotion in February 2025, Lieutenant Commander JKast has been an extremely active presence in Typhoon Squadron, taking part in just about every competition that was running at the time.
Over the last three months he has flown 118 single player missions, won 181 Legions of Combat, won 160 Legions of Skirmish, passed 5 Imperial University courses, written 59 battle reviews, competed in all 8 weeks of Trivia for the Challenged and all 8 weeks of the Fly Straight Down the Middle competition, all while also flying in TIE Corps in Battle, BG3 Training Maneuverers, and being the most active BG3 pilot in Imperial Storm 7. His shear volume of activity has just been amazing to behold.
Having been awarded 3 monthly merit medals since his last promotion, in his role as a Flight Leader in the squadron, it is my pleasure to recommend LCM JKast for promotion to full Commander.

Congratulations, CM JKast!

From Typhoon Squadron CMDR MAJ Jagged Fell III:

Since his last promotion in April 2024, Lieutenant Commander Marlore Julren has been a steady presence in Typhoon Squadron, taking part in all three major TIE Corps competitions (ReMob 2024, RtF 2024, and IS7) since then. Over the last year he has flown 35 single player missions, won 2 Legions of Skirmish, passed 18 Imperial University courses, and written 3 battle reviews.
It is rarely a week that goes by that I do not get a message from him asking how my day is going and while he hasn't always been able to be extremely active, he is steady and always seems excited to be a part of the squadron. Having been awarded 4 monthly merit medals since his last promotion it is my pleasure to recommend LCM Marlore Julren for promotion to full Commander.

Congratulations, CM Marlore Julren!

INQ Honsou and INQ Khaz Bibble have been working on the Path System for years - a complete overhaul to how the Secret Order will recognize activity, providing more flexible ways to take part in activities, promoting art and fiction, and generating an entire roleplaying system. With the launch of this system, I am pleased to award them the rank of Adept. (Or rather, Grand Inquisitor, soon.)

Greetings all,

Some news from the Combat Operations Office.

Tour of Duty Medals Awarded

Congratulations to the following Combat Operations Office Assistants for completing Tours of Duty and being awarded the following medals for their work during this time:

GN Elwood the Brave - Silver Star of the Empire
COL Gytheran, Col Miles Prower and CPT Miguel- Bronze Star of the Empire
GN Silwar Nailo and CM Therj'en'nuruodo - Palpatine Crescent

People on the Move....

After serving as Combat Operations Officer, and having been a Combat Operations Assistant, GN Silwar Nailo has elected to hang up the screenshot processing tool, and step back to focus on other endeavours. GN Silwar has my thanks for his extended time in the role, and on behalf of the Combat Operations Office, I would like to wish him well in his future works.

Stepping into the recent vacancies as we approach (Re)Mob will be MAJ Sam Arsio and MAJ Sid Amos of Spear Squadron. Welcome gents!

With the new Path System Drop, all Gaming and new Competitions Submissions are temporarily suspended until May 5th 2025,
Reason for this are the Changes to Competition Guidelines & Awards, as well as how the Gaming Submission will be processed moving forward.
Information on how the MAA will proceed, will be provided over the course of the next days in the discord and at the end of the suspension with another News Post.

Theta Squadron still has open availability and is currently seeking candidates for the positions of Squadron Executive Officer (SQXO) and Flight Leader (FL).

Battlegroup II has a proud history of being home to the "Escort Squadron" for the TIE Corps Commander. With an outstanding record of 5 Raise the Flag victories, Theta Squadron has a long history of upholding a tradition of excellence in service to our glorious Empire. We are currently seeking a few good pilots to carry on that tradition and to ensure our legacy of service is upheld.

Squadron Executive Officer (SQXO)
Position Description: The SQXO serves as the designated second-in-command of a squadron and performs any additional duties assigned by the CMDR.
This is a perfect opportunity for pilots wishing to help promote the overall health and growth of the Squadron. Active pilots in this position are usually the first interviewed for the higher position of Squadron Commander (CMDR).

Flight Leader (FL)
Position Description: The Flight Leader serves as a team leader for the three Flight Members within the flight to which they're assigned.
A Flight Leader position is perfect for those pilots who are interested in exploring a command and leadership role and would like to support the CMDR and the SQXO with the day to day tasks and duties of squadron operations.

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Intent to the Squadron Commander: tiranmarr@gmail.com.

Applications will be open until both positions are filled or as otherwise directed by the Commander.

Long live the Empire!

Locke Setzer has been working as the Quaestor of House Palpatine for nearly a year, keeping things running, providing feedback, and making sure that the entire House has been enforcing the will of the Emperor. For his extensive work in tracking his House members and working towards the will of the Emperor, it is my pleasure to award him the Diamond Sword.

Khaz Bibble has spent their significant abilities and talent by overseeing all of the art and fiction produced by the Secret Order for the last year and a half. They were an incredibly important member of the Dark Council that provided an immeasurable level of importance to what we were creating, and in doing so, have earned the highest level of reward - the Golden Lightsaber.

Despite being a person of significant talent, Khaz Bibble has retired and has decided to farm, as Sith do sometimes. (They're not gone forever, just stepping back.) Locke Setzer will be taking up Khaz's previous position as Herald, working on promoting and reviewing fiction and art for the Secret Order. With this, Locke shall be promoted to the rank of Inquisitor. To take Locke's place, Sam Arsio will become the new Quaestor of House Palpatine.

Congratulations to all involved, and we thank Khaz for their service!

For earning a first set of Legions of Combat in Star Wars: Hunters, SL Quinn Odai of Scorpion Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Quinn Odai!

Today, newly promoted MAJ Sam Arsio reached a massive milestone in his career as a pilot of the TIE Corps- reaching the 21st Echelon of the Flight Certification Wings. Join me in congratulating Sam Arsio on this massive achievement!

From the Commander of Battlegroup II, VA fr0Zen:

Between the moment of his prior promotion - on the eleventh day of the second month of this Imperial year - and recently when Captain Sam Arsio was awarded a Silver Star of the Empire, the Spear Squadron Commander has guided his crew to great accomplishments. During Imperial Storm, Spear Squadron set the pace for his Battlegroup while consistently building morale and participation.

A top tier pilot and crack commando, Captain Sam Arsio has amassed 48 Legions of Combat and 1244 Legions of Skirmish during this time. Captain Sam Arsio has now reached the Ace Ranger 2nd combat rating on his way to earning the 20th Echelon of Flight Certification.

Captain Sam Arsio performed leadership for and participated in morale building events within his Squadron and Battlegroup, and for the benefit of the entire TIE Corps operational fleet. He has also passed the Combat Operations Exam and the Reconnaissance Office Exam. Most recently among his efforts, Captain Sam Arsio has ensured that ongoing records of his Squadron’s accomplishments and history would be preserved in the form of an officially registered Squadron Report.

For these contributions and in celebration of his accomplishments, we proudly recommend Captain Sam Arsio be awarded the rank of Major - with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities entailed.

Congratulations, MAJ Sam Arsio!