My connection has been shot down earlier this week, someone thought it was wiser to wait for the return from holidays of the domain administrator next week to deal with the virus which crashed the mail server, disconnecting everyone for the time being. Consider me on leave until someone competent solves the problem here :P

The new Commander for Praetorian has been picked - congratulations to Commander Loor.

Emperor's Hammer merchandise has been around for a while now. Now the Hammer's Fist has a similar shop. Currently 11 oz and 15 oz mugs are available with unique designs featuring the HF logo, title, motto, and URL. Prices are set the same as those at the EH store.
http://www.cafepress.com/HF_Gear

Membership: 103 active, 159 total

1) The Hammer's Fist Gear talked about so long ago has arrived. The shop URL is http://www.cafepress.com/HF_Gear/

Right now, only mugs are available in two designs: single-logo and double-logo for 11 oz and 15 oz mugs respectively. After some doctoring of the EH logo (changing the background to white and resizing it), a T-shirt will be available with a 3D rendered HF logo on the back, and the EH logo on the breast. A mousepad and tote bag will round out the store unless other things are requested. Prices are set the same as those on the EH store and a small commission will go to Ronin on each sale.

2) The Platoon League begins one week from now. Its website is:
http://www.users.myisp.co.uk/~mclander/pl/

3) Something only describable as "an operation far bigger
then any HF project I have been involved in so far" in the words of our Commander, Operations Lander is being worked on by a small team. Considering the size of his last HF-wide operation, that is a significant statement. The operation will feature many SWGB scenarios.

4) The Star Wars conversion for the Total Annihilation game is being supported for the Platoon League. If more people get the game (it is very cheap), SWTA may find itself featured in other official HF events.

5) LT Iylan Kano is now the Assistant Commander, Training. Congratulations to him! There is also a new CSMA site located at:
http://www24.brinkster.com/iylankano/csma/
which will replace the current CSMA home. It should speed adoption of new enrichment courses, as the site will be easier to maintain.

6) Bouncing from subject to subject, here's another! The Commander, Design Mordred is developing an HF comic strip. The strip will appear every few weeks and has a stylized rendered/posterized look that is brilliantly done. And it's funny!

7) The Vehement Platoon Commander spot has been filled with CPT Haztix Vel. The Vengeance PC post is still open. Haztix Vel was the PC of Orion Platoon, our version of the TC's Daedalus Platform. The platoon seems to be successful and I am glad I was convinced to have it formed.

Prefect of the Legion
Field Marshal Ares

The A:CD and A:CO have switched jobs... CPT Hemi is now the A:CO, and I'm the A:CD. I shall continue in the PM role for the indefinate future.

CPT Astix

This is seven day notice to announce that the EH Database will be taken off-line next Saturday. XO Astatine and the SGCOMs of the Fringe, Corporate Division, and Imperial Senate will each receive most of the data from the EH Database with the exception of message board posts.

This will in no way affect the TIE Corps, as it is not part of the EH Database. The TIE Corps website will remain online until GA Ronin sets up his server account and everything is transferred to him.

The CP is looking for a new Platoon Commander for Vengeance. Apply to Me and CC the Company Commander, Ironfist.


BG Vradin Jonusk

All bug reported so far have been corrected by the Tactical Office. The goal was to reach this objective for March 1st, it happened earlier than planned. This is only the second time since the Battle Center exists that all bug reports have been dealt with (first one was around november 2000 during my first tenure as TAC). So far 1,427 bug reports have been posted and dealt with. This doesn't mean all missions are bug free, keep writing bug reports if you encounter a real bug, when flying the latest version of a battle; but I guess there shouldn't be a lot, people would have noticed them through the years.

Congratulations to Haztix Vel for being the new Vehement PC.

After some problems with my PC and a subsequental format of my hard drive, I am now back online. I will reply to email and resume marking tests on Thursday, after my computer is full functional again.

Membership: 99 active, 155 total

1) Membership plateaued this week due to an AWOL check. The new recruits balanced those dropped from the roster. Not a bad swap, although I am itching to push subtancially past the 100 active member mark.

2) There's been some change in the General Staff. This always seems to happen in groups. Commander, Development Vladkov has stepped down, and Commander, Operations has taken his place. The vacated CO's office has been filled by ACO Lander. Taking his assistant spot is the Paymaster, Astix. The Commander, Design post has been vacant for over a year and has been filled by Platoon Commander Mordred. The ripple effect will continue downward as a new PC and PM are sought.

3) The Platoon League is set to start in less than two weeks. This subgroup-wide ladder-type event forum is greatly anticipated. There will be a preliminary run to test out the new rules before the first full 'season' begins.

4) School is crushing me, so the next 7 reports may come early, on time, or late. Still roughly weekly.

Prefect of the Legion
Field Marshal Ares

After sifting through many excellent applications, Vice Admiral Proton has selected a new Wing Commander for Wing I: Congratulations go out to Lieutenant Colonel Murad Ibn Mark!

Make sure you are flying the up-to-date version of a battle if you seem to encounter a bug. Bug correction is the current top priority of the Tactical Office, and updated versions are released every day or so. As it takes as much time to correct a bug as to check a mission for which an already corrected bug has been reported, you will save us some time and allow us to even correct other bugs much faster. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Holonet Journals, Issue #2It's back folks!

The Internet Office's online magazine of witty and twisted humor has returned for a second helping! Issue #2, subtitled #include is full of laughs, surprises, and articles that are sure to keep you interested. Thanks to Editor-in-chief Darkfire's marvelous and continued dedication, the Internet Office was able to produce this fantastic production which is guaranteed to have you laughing! Also, for her hard dedication and work on THJ, I am bestowing upon my Command Attach

There are currently two positions open in the TIE Corps to applications from the general membership.

The first of these is the position of Wing I WC. Applicants are expected to be able to meet the WC requirements as listed in the Training Manual. In addition, familiarity with both TIE and XWA is required, as well as absolute reliabilty. All applications should be sent to Fleet Admiral Priyum and Vice Admiral Proton with Wing I Application in the subject of the email.

The second position is that of Praetorian Commander. Applicants are expected to meet all the usual requirements of the Squadron Commander. Some experience as a Commander is essential. Membership in the Intel Division is not required, but as PraeCMDR, you will be expected to work with them. Remeber that Praetorian is an Elite Squadron, and as such, a high standard will be required from those interested. Applications for this position should be sent to Fleet Admiral Priyum and Rear Admiral Jordynn with PraeCMDR Application in the subject of the email. Good luck.

A quick message to wish a very happy birthday to my CA, Admiral Havoc, who turns 17 today! If I remember correctly, top of his birthday wish list was spankings from the crew of the Challenge...so hop to it lads.

That's right! Since the beginning of the recorded AoT history, there has now been exactly 1000 courses passed!! We are the first academy other than IWATS to hit this mark! The lucky person to be the 1000th test taker was Mejas Doto, who just joined and is now in DiploServe!

Congrats to all TTDR's past and present!

The AoT is open to anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge http://aot.ehintel.org/

Following the resignation of MAJ Spencer earlier last week, a new Wing Commander for Wing XIX has been selected: Congratulations to Major Enahropes Entar.

Membership: 102 active, 158 total

1) I skipped last week's report due to a wedding. Now I have written my 50th report as Prefect of the Legion! Active membership has also against surpassed 100. What a way to start the new year. With the opening of another year, the Hammer's Fist has some new things on the table.

2) The HF Stock Market, mentioned in an earlier report, is going to be outsourced since our resident PHP coder is always busy with improving the HF site and other EH projects.

3) The first HF SWGB scenarios are in the works. One enterprising trooper, PTE Gallows, has already created one for his fellow troopers. I am making a campaign set enacting our first contact with Carrida II and subsequent garrison.

4) The Commander, Development and Commander, Design General Staff positions are going to be filled by next meeting. Current CD Vladkov is retiring. the CDe (Commander, Design) post has been vacant for over a year.

5) Interest in the EH-wide competition "Prelude to Andevia" is being stirred up in the HF. Awards for our subgroup have been entered into the available awards list.

6) LT Mordred has created a rendered Flash-driven explorable office for himself. The result is impressive and other virtual officer offices will appear in future.

Prefect of the Legion
Field Marshal Ares

For those of you who are unaware, Project Hawkeye is the first Internet Office Competition ever and promises to be full of surprises and excitement. Heavy work is being put into thorough plot development. Part of this plot requires some voice acting. Now you can help us out and take part in this top-secret IO Project. Details can be found at http://hawkeye.jedijawa.net/hawkeye-voice.html

-IO/AD Ari/CS-5/SSSD Sovereign

It's back folks! The Internet Office's online magazine of witty and twisted humor has returned for a second helping! Issue #2, subtitled #include is full of laughs, surprises, and articles that are sure to keep you interested. Thanks to Editor-in-chief Darkfire's marvelous and continued dedication, the Internet Office was able to produce this fantastic production which is guaranteed to have you laughing! Also, for her hard dedication and work on THJ, I am bestowing upon my Command Attaché Darkfire the rank of Vice Admiral, so congrats to her pending FO approval! Here it is, THJ#2, in all its glory: http://www.ehnet.org/thj/

Issue #1 can still be found at http://www.ehnet.org/thj/archive/thj1/ for all those interested! Enjoy!

The Tactical Office is looking for additional playtesters and correctors for XvT and BoP. Please check the Tactical Manual for the job's description, and send your applications to TCC:XvT Drako and TCHC Marcin Szydlowski.

I'd like to announce the appointment of Lt. Cypher as my Assistant. Cypher has worked with me on several occasions, and is more than deserving of this position. Congratulations, Lt. Cypher

For the benefit of those that didn't bother reading my last report, there is currently a ban on ALL new clones within the TIE Corps (this won't affect any existing clones). This also serves as a timely reminder that clones must be registered with the Flight Office. If you do have a clone and are unsure as to whether or not it's been registered, then just send me an email with all the relevant details (clone information will be kept confidential if desired).

Remember that illegal clones are treated as AoW violations.

Effective immedately, Sector Admiral Kawolski has resigned as Executive Officer and is offically retiring from the Emperor's Hammer. Sector Admiral Astatine is now the new Executive Officer. For more information, visit: http://www.kawolski.com

Happy Birthday Emperor's Hammer, and here are some new FCHG Battles for your glory ! The second edition of the FCHG Mission Creation Contest is now over, with the results hereby released; the winning submissions which become new official FCHG Battles are:

• TIE-FCHG Battle 4: Nomads and Superlasers, by LCM Talas (awarded IS-PR)
• TIE-FCHG Battle 5: Attack from Within, by LCM Dujhod (awarded IS-SR)
• XvT-FCHG Battle 2: Eye for an Eye, by LCM Kittenclaw and LC Halcyon (awarded IS-PR)
• XWA-FCHG Battle 3: Ronin's Deception, by MAJ RogueWing (awarded IS-PR)

Thanks to these who took the time to enter the competition, the winning submissions are once more of greater quality. The only disappointement is the low participation compared to the first edition, though more time was given and more advertisement was made. I guess December is not an as good as time for activty than during summer, but I can't change the date of the EH's Birthday ;) The next edition will take place during July, results to be released for the FC's Birthday. Rating of the submissions was made prior any correction, TIE and XWA submissions were reviewed and corrected by TAC/FA Striker, XvT ones by CA:TAC/VA Marcin Szydlowski, and no tug was harmed during the testing. See you next summer for the third edition of the competition !

Today the Prelude to Andevia competition starts. It is open to ALL members of the Emperor's Hammer, regardless of subgroup, rank or position. It features flying, design, fiction and other events. The competition website is available at http://www.imperialacademy.org/comps/prelude/.

Meeting Now!
Msg me if you have any announcements
Nothing from the PRF, Commander of Development, Commander of Training, Commander of Internet, and Commander of Security, so it should be a short meeting.
From the CP office, 102 active members this week. 156 with the Homeguard.
Posted 5 new members to Orion Platoon this week. We are growing. Keep recruiting
Those of you using the recommend promo/medals option in the database, please be SPECIFIC with your reccomendations
Thats all I have. Darkheart?
ok
lots going on for you people to do
first, the stock market is under construction!
Zsinj should be building the page
second, we are on Battlestats.com now
sign up if you have JK or SWGB
third, a comp will be coming out soon
fourth, Lander is doing work on bringing the Platoon League back
and finally I got an intresting e-mail about a sim that I thought looked cool so look for info on that later next week
that is all from me
Very good.
Lander?
Well, as DH said. I'm working on getting the platoon league back up.
I am currently devising a plan for it
I will be sending out information about my plan and asking for feedback.
Please respond
I want to have a test run of the platoon league throughout the month of Febuary
Once that has passed I will see how to improve it and then after that I hope to run the PL over periods of 3 months.
Thats all from me for now.
ok.
*** Vradin sets mode: +v DMordred
Mordred had something.
Well, DH just mentioned it, but...
SGT Sarreti, VH1 SL is developing a Star Wars Simulation in order to give our troopers something to do!
It's on test phase inside Vehement and it's not official
Since I had no word from the CD, I skip it and ask Sarreti to send everything to CO for aproval!
Once it's done, it will be fully implemented in VH and I'll recc it to HC IronFist so it's applied to all Platoons
And that's it... Thanks..
nice comments DH...
Thanks. Sounds Interesting.
*** Vradin sets mode: -v DMordred
*** Vradin sets mode: +v Kaan
Kaan has a question.
Just a quick question. I submitted a full Snowtrooper course to Phennir in PDF format. Has anyone on the General Staff seen it? I've been waiting to have it approved so that I can move on with 2 more submissions- Scout Trooper: Recon 1 and Storm Commando: Recon 2.
Not that I know of, but will get in touch with Phennir and find out.
*** Vradin sets mode: -v Kaan
Phennir is on leave isn't he?
Yes. Until Tomorrow
He should respond to Kaan shortly.
Now. Its time for Medals and Promos for the month of December.
Lander....if you will.
yeah... ok
Medals:
George - LoC
BG Lander - LoS
(thats me :P)
Promotions:
PTE TK Trent - PFC TK Trent
PTE Gallows - PFC Gallows
2LT Haztix Vel - CPT Haztix Vel
PFC Chaos Angel - LCP Chaos Angel
2LT Mordred - LT Mordred
Thats all of em.
Well done.
Alright. Meeting Over. Congratulations to everyone.
*** DH sets mode: -m

Skipping a mission is only tolerated in case of a fatal bug, which is extremely rare these days. If the procedure stated in the cheating policy is not followed, the BSF is simply cancelled without any notification (because the database doesn't support it yet). Actually, skipping a mission for any reason may be forbidden in a near future, if people keep ignoring the procedures.

We have been seeing a lot of people using unknown commands and scripts on IRC channels recently, some of which can be malicious to your IRC Client.
These scripts work primarily on human operators running the scripts out of curiosity and infect the victims IRC Client. I would like to advise all members of the Emperor's Hammer that it is usually a very bad idea to run any script you do not know exactly what it does from the code as it can do damage to your client and also if malicious may well earn you a ban and HCI trial.

Greetings all... I have recently been getting to grips with the Office of Security. Any questions currently should be sent to me at stalker5@rothwell-clieves.freeserve.co.uk regarding anything related to the Security of the Club. The Imperial Security Bureau will be sorted out shortly.