If you're interested in desiging a TIE, XvT or XWA battle with some pre-written plot details for use by the TIE Corps (especially the Aggressor Strike Force for a competition), contact AD Khadgar (khadgar1@shaw.ca). Feel free to mention any notable accomplishments in battle design.

Due to some unexpected and unfortunate circumstances, the position of Vanguard Commodore is now open for applications. Consider the following requirements:
- Regular and consistent in paperwork (reports, mails, etc.).
- Able to run competitions.
- Good with recruitment and motivation.
- All of the standard duties mentioned in the Training Manual.

Applicants can mention any experience at CMDR or flag level they have. Send applications to AD Khadgar (khadgar1@shaw.ca).

Start Date: 10/1/2004
End Date: 11/1/2004
Parties Involved: All Emperor's Hammer Members except for the SCO
Medals to be Awarded: 1st IS-GR, 2nd IS-SR, 3rd IS-BR or equalivalent SG medal.

Write an essay about your favorite Star Wars ship: Why was it designed? What are its main uses? Its History? Its strengths and shortcomings?

• Essays need to be from "inside" the Star Wars universe, and from an Emperor's Hammer point of view is encouraged (but not required).
• DO research on your craft of choice, your essay cannot conflict with official sources. If you use sources, list these at the end. (This means a fairly unknown or EH craft gives you more freedom then one that is well documented.. but also that you will need use your own logic and imagination more.)
• Essays can be any length, if you want to write about the entire history of the "Millenium Falcon" you're free to do so, but a short but effective story about the TUG has just as much chance to win.
• Essays need to be in .txt, .rtf, .html or .doc format and zipped. Send your submission to sco@emperorshammer.org with "Craft Essay Competition" as subject.
• The best entries may be included in the the Fleet Manual, a seperate additional ISM (or equalivalent) will be rewarded for those.

Simple examples:
http://www.minos.net/~sco/fleet-manual/viewship.php?id=103
http://www.minos.net/~sco/fleet-manual/viewship.php?id=90
http://www.minos.net/~sco/fleet-manual/viewship.php?id=102

3 New battles added

BoP-Free32 - Axis: Sistership

BoP-Free33 - Cool Hand Luke

Tie-Free249 - TIE Fighter: Demonstration

Good Work Creators and all who tested and corrected

The Fleet Manual (the official spacecraft technical referance of the Emperor's Hammer) has been ported to php/database. The main URL of the Fleet Manual will remain the same, but if you have any links towards craft profiles or anything within the Fleet Manual you will need to update those.

With the port the Fleet Manual has been updated as well: Many new craft were added (25), about all these craft now have graphics that show them from all angles, all craft have their full XWA statistics added, all patches are linked up etc.

This does not mean this version of the Fleet Manual is finished. More craft and graphics will be added soon, as will more complete reference lists etc. Also the entire Order of Battle still needs to be ported (in FM links at least) :)

The Fleet Manual is located at: http://www.minos.net/~sco/fleet-manual/index.html

I want to remind everyone that the clones created for the FreeWolds "Experiment" MUST have different e-mail addresses than those of your primary profile. Please make sure that, if you slipped through the cracks with the same e-mail address that you change it.

It is long standing EH policy that if clones are allowed, they MUST have different e-mail addresses.

Just to let you know. Tactical Office organizes few competitions with some nice awards to win. Just visit this link and check them out. :)

Security Officer

Overview

The position of Security Office requires a subtle balance of skills, specifically in areas of negotiation, conflict resolution and gathering of evidence. The Security Officer is responsible for the upkeep of law and order within the Emperor's Hammer.

Selection Criteria ? Essential

1. Good written communication skills
2. An acceptable level of presence in online media such as IRC, message boards, etc.
3. Fast email response time.
4. The ability to work with a range of EH personnel, including the Executive Officer.
5. Experience at some level of command.

Selection Criteria ? Desirable

1. Prior or current experience in subgroups
2. Prior or current experience in a similar position

Addressing the Selection Criteria

When addressing the selection criteria, you must supply supporting evidence to back up your claim of meeting the criteria. A generally accepted model is the STAR model, where you outline a Situation, Task, Action and Resolution relating to the criteria. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be considered for the position.

References

You must include at least three (3) references in your application. At least one must be a current or former superior (preferably current). Ensure you have their permission first. If it is found out that you have used someone's name without their permission, your application will be disqualified.

Performance Management

Performance will be evaluated in a number of key areas. These include submission of reports, number of complaints from members, online conduct, achieving tasks and duties outlined in the Training Manual, as well as tasks outlined in the EH Tasks List for this position. Above average performance will be rewarded, while below average performance, if continual, will result in removal from the position.

Submitting Your Application

Applications should be directed to the Fleet Commander (fc@emperorshammer.org) and Executive Officer (xo@emperorshammer.org) with the subject "Application for SO". The application should include your response to the selection criteria and other relevant details, such as your ID line and contact details.

On Monday, Sept. 27, Star Wars fans officially can get their plans underway for Celebration III, the event that promises to be the most electrifying Star Wars extravaganza ever. Tickets for the 4-day festival, slated for April 21 - 24, 2005 in Indianapolis, are scheduled to go on sale at approximately 12 noon PDT at starwarscelebration.com. Reservations for hotels in Indianapolis for Celebration III also will be available starting September 27, exclusively for those who purchase tickets for the event.
Scheduled just four weeks before the worldwide premiere of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, Celebration III has been eagerly anticipated by fans since Celebration II entertained more than 26,000 in May, 2002. Celebration III promises to be even more exciting, with more guests, more activities, and more events spread over the entire Indiana Convention Center -- over half a million square feet of Star Wars!

http://www.starwarscelebration.com/swchome.aspx?file=swc

I haven't ever really spoken out about this, but in medal denials, so I'll go on official record with a few points on required items in medal recommendations and other general issues I've noticed lately:

• All MSE medals MUST include quantatative data, such as battles completed, multiplayer activity, IWATS completed, communications activity, and medals awarded to the pilot in that month.
• I will no longer approve a MSE medal if it doesn't include the medals awarded to the pilot that month and at least the general purpose of that medal being awarded. I want to cut down on double-awarding. Please note that what I'm specificially looking for are competition medals, web design medals, and things along those lines.
• Competition numbers must be included with every Iron Star medal recommendations. There are no excepetions to this rule.
• No merit medal may be awarded for any competition.
• Commendations of Bravery are to be awarded immediately after a pilot completes 30 missions. Any pilot who does so may request their CMDR to award this medal. This is not out of line, it's just making your CMDR aware that you have completed the required number of missions.

So, the ideal medal recommendation would look something like this:

Medal:	Bronze Star of the Empire
Awarded To:	CMDR/CPT Forrest Gump/Alabama/Wing X/ISD Virginia
Recommended By:	COM/LT Dan/ISD Virginia
Reason:	Battles Completed: XvT TC 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 IWATS: IBX, M/1, AMP, MP, M/2, WM, CBX, and ICQ Communications Activity: AIM, IRC, MB Multiplayer Activity: [FW] FreeWorlds TE II [FW] FreeWorlds TE III [XvT] 24/7 9/14 Medals Awarded: MoH for efforts in combat over the past six months. IS-GW for winning the Battlegroup Ping Pong Championship. CM Forrest Gump has been a great commander. He flew many battles this month as well as took many IWATS. Unfortunately, he has to step down as commander due to RL in the next week or so. For all his activity and for his work as commander, Forrest deserves a Bronze Star! Another stellar month from one of our best CMDRs. He accumulated 476 points in Top Dawg and that is a great acheivment in itself. He maintains all his regular CMDR duties in a timely manner and is one of our best. Run Forrest Run!
Confidential:	False

Please stick to a form like this. I know it takes a little bit longer, but I have yet to deny a medal that itemizes activity like this.

From AD Proton:

Here are the battle assignments for the Finals of the 2004 Sovereign Squadron League:

TIE-TC 67, The Siege of Maltar
XvT-TC 57, Mai in Danger
XWA-TC 12, Imperium Deception

Deadline is midnight Friday, Oct. 1.

Important note: Send your results to the division coordinators as usual, but ALSO CC: ME AT hullbreach@gmail.com. I haven't heard from the division coordinators for more than a month, so if necessary I will need to compile the Finals results -- and I can't do that unless you send your files to me.

As always: Good luck to all pilots! :)

For all you old school XW pilots and new XW pilots here are some updates you might be interested in.

XWF1

XWIW1

XWIW3

XWIW4

XWIW5

Ender did the fixes for me and most were related to Mission craft not showing up or friendlies firing on craft that need to be captured. Thank ENDER!

The TheForce.Net has published the list of changes in the DVD edition of the Classic Trilogy. It can be found here:
http://www.theforce.net/holonet/index.shtml#24788

Also, unfortunately, Lucas has admitted once again that Ep3 is the last episode. "This was never planned as a nine-episode work," Lucas said. But the good (or bad ;)) news is that SW may appear as TV series:
http://www.theforce.net/episode3/index.shtml#24794

XvTTC21 - Bug already fixed never removed from buglist

XvTTC34 - Bug already fixed also and never removed from buglist

XvTTC37 - Mission 4 dread now set to proper team so you won't lose 5000 points anymore now!

XvTTC69 - Bug already fixed too and never removed from buglist

will continue buglist updates until there all gone!

As turn Six nears completion, The ATF BG Becomes the first unit to hold a planet! Four more and they win the game!

Thanks to VA Terrak for this:

http://starwars.com/hyperspace/member/video/vids/10_0.html

great new commercial for battle front. must be logged in and a member of hyperspace to view

XWATC37 mission 6 fixed!

XWATC37 took another hit on the bug list and guess what monks fans i have already fixed the problem and uploaded so go now and finish mission 4 and collect Sarin's Booze and some FCHG Points

XvTF37 - mission has been rebuilt for better play and updated with luggage FRT Enders pride and joy so go fly it.

XvTF42 - Now playable!!!

XvTF44 - Mission also has been rebuilt and updated with Luggage FRT and Toscan Fighter so fly it again rate the new changes!

XWATC37 - again updated by the creator Joey C so mission 4 is now passable so get the joysticks out and see if you can get back Sarins's Booze!

Thats all for now will continue working on the bug list and keep you updated has they come out.

XvTF37 - mission has been rebuilt for better play and updated with luggage FRT Enders pride and joy so go fly it.

XvTF42 - Now playable!!!

XvTF44 - Mission also has been rebuilt and updated with Luggage FRT and Toscan Fighter so fly it again rate the new changes!

XWATC37 - again updated by the creator Joey C so mission 4 is now passable so get the joysticks out and see if you can get back Sarins's Booze!

Thats all for now will continue working on the bug list and keep you updated has they come out.

Wing X Wing Commnader position is open for applications. The standard requirements are in force! Please contact AD Mell Kerrigan with questions, and if you submit an app, have "WING X WC APPLICATION" as the header

Congrats to COL Nurel Turr on being named the new WC for Wing VII!

Here we go, the final list of Commendations of Loyalty. First, congratulations to all of those who earned CoLs this time around. It's one of the medals that is the hardest to earn and only comes around twice a year, so it is an accomplishment. Now for the usual things I have to say. First, you will notice many repeats of recommendations. If a Tie Corps pilot was recommended twice for a CoL from the Tie Corps, an Imperial Advisor, or a Command Officer, he will only receive one CoL on his profile. If a member was awarded a CoL from the Tie Corps and from the Dark Brotherhood, he will receive both. If a member was awarded a single CoL from a subgroup, it will not be placed on his Tie Corps profile, only on that subgroup's profile.

And now the list.

Command Staff

Tactical Officer
LC Justin (5853)

Flight Officer
AD Sarin (4454)
AD Proton (2712)
AD Mell (512)
AD Khadgar (3754)
HA Priyum Patel (481)
MAJ Marcus Caine (7956)
VA TK-2107 (6640)
VA Ky Terrak (10358)
LC Malik (6939)

Operations Officer
SA Astatine (693)
AD Turtle (238)
FA Ender mBind (2883)
AD Drako (4728)

Imperial Advisors

Combat Operations Officer
Admiral Khadgar (3754)
HA Priyum Patel (481)
Marcus Caine (7956)
Rax Von Klug (11243)

Lord Ambassador
Demerzel (11310)

Tie Corps

SSSD Sovereign
GN Stele Pellaeon (3448)
GN Brian (413)

Wing I
CM Conker (7697)
CM Brin Chaser (10854)
LT Firzam Coldsteel (11074)

Wing II
CM Shayn (11055)
LCM Shinobi (11064)
LCM Brukhar (11259)

Wing VII
LC Guthwulf (273)
COL Nurel Turr (2375)
CM Sandor Clegane (5985)

Tie Corps Battlegroups
VA Gunman (844)
RA Oakenshield (9990)
RA Stuart (2694)

Wing VIII
LCM Alphafoxtrot1 (10280)
CM Kadon Beir (11335)
CPT Scuslem (9871)

Wing IX
Major Mosh (6372)
Captain Drachen (2125)
Commander Voort (11033)

Wing X
CM Alexander Anderson (2410)
LCM Ice (11181)
COL Torres (419)

Aggressor Strike Force
Vice Admiral Gilad Pelleaeon (2331)
Colonel Pickled Yoda (9555)
Rear Admiral Gidda (3978)

Wing XIII
Captain Ambar Kilick (11087)
Commander Tiamat (11047)
Lieutenant Commander Mitim Tsaexin (8020)

Wing XIV
Major Spade (10130)
Lieutenant Commander S 4patas (10932)
Commander Big Poppa K (11075)

Wing XV
Major Daisuke Airyu (3552)
Lt. Colonel Jer Stryker (8634)
Captain Grimlock (7951)

Wing XVI
Major Kayle Bayron (1544)
Lieutenant Colonel Keller (8603)
Commander Archer (10968)

Avenger Task Force
MAJ Archangel (10608)
MAJ Andrijas (6735)
Vice Admiral Ky Terrak (10358)

Wing XVIII
CM von Predator (11260)
CPT Jan Pieter (11148)
MAJ Aurelius Erasmus (10664)

Wing XIX
MAJ Mouse Droid (10947)
MAJ Ketan-Shej (6804)
LCM Milan Bozinovic (11228)

Wing XX
CPT Bryan (6739)
CM Daar Skeloria (9808)
CPT Alsdyr (6354)

Elite Squadrons
Avenger Squadron
Captain Azrael (4625)

Omega Squadron
MAJ Artyis (501)

Praetorian Squadron
VA Gelton Torr (8174)

Tau Squadron
CPT Rax von-Klug (11243)

Dark Brotherhood
DA Priyum Patel
SBL Sarin
DJM J`Lek Arcanos
SBL Daniel Goad
SW Brian

Clan Alvaak
DJK Kuro
SBM Abel Malik
GRD Andrzej

Clan Arcona
PRT Vladet Xavier
NOV Xander Drax
ACO Darthinian Solaris

Clan Scholae Palatinae
SBL Kane Reese
SW Zeth Durron
KAP Galaxina Retsam

Clan Tarentum
KE Aeishline Starhaven
OBM Scoser
ACO Killer Bob

Subgroups

Bounty Hunters Guild
CARD Ehart
ARCH Kal-Ket
PRM Koral
DP Trench
ASAN Bograt
CARD Jernai
MARQ Slagar
DUKE Synth
BRN Slowbacca
MARQ Ric Gravant

Corporate Division
Sirik Xirok

Directorate
Rear Admiral Wil Striker
Rear Admiral Monsh Fesou
Censor Aaron Bick

Hammer's Fist
GN Zsinj
LTC Balefire
LTC Shadowmaker
CPT Dron
LT Decarat
CWO Ironfist
WO1 Wil Striker
SGT Arrakiv
SGT Drak
PFC Vansik

Imperial Senate
Draco Raziel Kallath
Demerzel

Infiltrator Wing
Rear Admiral Razal Dolza
General Astix
General Xavier Sienar
Brigadier General Holu Tatsumi
Colonel Zsinj
Colonel Uther
Colonel Drak
Lieutenant Colonel Exar Kit
Major Brent Tainer
Commander Duken

Intelligence Division
RA Scrier
RA Winters
COL Stirlitz
LCM Bograt
LC Leonard
CM Mandalore
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Another major Territory Engagement is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 8th Sept at 1830 EST / 2330 GMT. The Empire will be attacking multiple Hostile bases, including retaking the ISD Invincible. Details have been sent out to all FW Pilots.

The Emperor is counting on EH Pilots to accomplish our objectives, so we need a good showing again. If you need any help getting set-up, or with the rules for these sorts of engagements, please let me know (spellfire@btinternet.com).

In addition, Burnout has asked that all EH'ers move off the old [EH] tag by this Friday. The Imperial YT-2400 has been added to the Argosy Squadron shiplist. Again, email me to do this.

Results for the 3 competitions I ran are below. Thanks to all who participated.

The True Story Behind The TIE Corps Database Outage Results
Graphics Division
1st	CMDR/CM Tomax Drachen/Sword/Wing IX/ISD Relentless
2nd	WC/MAJ Archangel/Wing XX/ISD Subjugator
3rd	FL/MAJ Ponda Jarret/Typhoon 3-1/Wing X/ISD Challenge
Ficition Division
1st	CMDR/COL Nurel TurrAuroraWing VIISSSD Sovereign
2nd	FL/CM Shimir Sheerelk/Kappa 3-1/Wing II/SSSD Sovereign
3rd	CMDR/MAJ Angel/ Eta/ Wing VIII/ ISD Colossus
Mission Design Division
1st	WC/COL Pickled Yoda/Wing XIII/ISD Grey Wolf

Hosting Name Competition Results
1st	BGCOM-FOA-COOA-PROF/AD Khadgar/Aggressor Strike Force COM-PROF/RA Thorin Oakenshield/ISD Relentless
2nd	COL Uther FM-PROF/MAJ Tek Selkirk/Tau 3-2/MC Tripidium
3rd	CMDR/GN Kaerner/Tau/MC Tripidium

SWG Screenshot Caption Results
Screenshot #1
1st	FL/COL Davi Anthol/Butcher 3-1/Wing XVIII/SSD Avenger
2nd	CMDR-PROF/CPT Drachen/Sword/Wing IX/ISD Relentless
3rd	FL/MAJ Ponda Jarret/Typhoon 3-1/Wing X/ISD Challenge
Screenshot #2
1st	COM-COOA/VA Ky Terrak/SSD Avenger
2nd	CMDR/MAJ Daisuke Airyu/Echo/Wing XV/ISD Vanguard
3rd	COM/AD Proton/SSSD Sovereign

For the first time in the history of our club, we have won both XVT and XWA WoWs in the same month! Huge contributions were made in XVT by Tek (Tau) and in XWA by Nom Anor (XIV). Both Tek and Nom won their respective WoWs which is also a first for EH Multiplayer gaming! Great work to all pilots who participated in this event. I will be awarding special awards for this first ever double WoW win!

AD Khadgar will be unavailable from now until Monday. Aggressor Strike Force Commendation of Loyalty awards have been submitted.

Kudos to the six or so persons who have submitted their Commendations of Loyalty lists to me. For all of you other procrastinating people, send them in!.

ALL recommendations must have the subject heading: "CoL Recommendations" or they will be ignored.

Recomendations are due September 4th, 2004, at Midnight Eastern Standard Time. No late awards will be accepted.

UPDATE! My e-mail inbox ate itself. Everyone please resend me a copy of their CoL recommendations.

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