AWOL check coming soon......

I was going to wait until this evening to make this announcement, but I don\'t see 12 hours making any difference:

The Emperor\'s Hammer is starting to slowly turn things around. I have been confident in most of the command staffs efforts and contributions throughout the past year or so. However one thing was absent during the last few months: ability to dedicate sufficient time from the Executive Officer who is tasked to oversee the Command Officers and the Groups. During this time, SA Maverick had seen a numerous amount of personal issues effect his abilities to effectively carry out the duties required for this position. I feel that the EH cannot afford this any longer and have removed him from the position of Executive Officer. In his place I have decided to appoint HA Rapier to the position of XO. From this moment on, HA Rapier shall be known as Sector Admiral Rapier and given the position of Executive Officer of the Emperor\'s Hammer.

SA Rapier will be in touch with each of the Command Staff shortly. His first order of business is the appointing of a new Security Officer.

SA Maverick is to be moved to the reserves until I hear from him to let me know where he\'d like to go.

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Congrats to Big Daddy Raps on his new job. He was the man who pushed to get us going and prevent us from being just another closed subgroup. I for one do not want to let him down or betray his trust in us. Lets do all we can to make this place rock!

New Prefect Report has been uploaded to the site. Check it out to see where we are trying to take the Fist.

   This is a time of great unrest in our club and our group. The HETs have spread out in an attempt to isolate themselves from one another and the rest of the Dark Brotherhood forces. Some have succeeded, some have failed. But the time for separation and secrecy are over.

    A new Grand Master has assumed the Iron Throne. His first act was to assemble a new Hetaeria comprised of the most forward and active individuals from all four Hetearias. This new HET would be tasked with Long Range Recon Patrols in enemy territory and would be on a volunteer basis only. To the rest of the Hetearias, a call of unity has gone out. Grand Master Hades has ordered the Hetearias to return from the far reaches of the EH Territory, back to the Iron Throne. New missions and responsibilities await the Hetearias, along with new tools at which to accomplish those missions.




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   Fellow Dark Jedi,

  Greetings, as you know by now I am your new Grand Master. With GM Czul stepping down and taking over as Seneschal, I have assumed the reigns of the Dark Brotherhood.  I'd like to thank GM Czul for his leadership and the EH FC and XO for their faith in me. It shall be rewarded.

   As you know, a New HET has formed, Nox Aeterna. This new HET is a pet project of mine and a few others. Several weeks ago, a proposal was brought to the attention of the members on the DB forum. The proposal found some supporters in this group. Members who wished to support this new HET and voiced their desire to be transferred have been. This new HET is in it's infancy, and I wish to give it every opportunity to succeed. But not at the expense of the other HETs.

   A seperate plan is in motion to re-work the ships assigned to the HETs. Rest assured the current Corvette situation will not last too much longer. But more on that later.

  I will be starting to get in touch with all DUXs and VICs this coming week to evaluate them and the activity within their HET. I would like to see if we can breathe some life into this great group of ours. We have a lot of talented people spread all over. Many people I've known for awhile. Exar Kit, Domi, Blade, Threat, Azurin and Zsinj are just a few I know. There are many others out there who want to work and be active, we just have to give the the opportunity.

  Starting next week, there will be a DB-wide AWOL check. We need to see what we have to work with. Of course, anyone who fails the AWOL check will be moved to the Rogues. DUXs and VICs, I would advise you to get in touch with your HET members now and let them know so we can avoid as much loss as possible.

  I have talked with our Seneschal, GM Czul, about a new web-based game that might work out for the DB. It is a strategy game that is fun to play and does not take a lot of time out of your day. Once it is evaluated, I will be presenting it to the CS and to the DB as an official platform. But more on this at a later date.

  I have a new plan for the future of the DB. I will be speaking with the few individuals who wish to help in this task. As this plan is formed, I will bring the leaders of the HETs in on it. As for now though, I would like to run a few DB-wide comps with a large reward, a new ship or fighter squadron assigned to the HET with the top scoring individuals along with high level rewards. Hopefully, large scale comps with these kind of rewards will help spark some interest. We shall see.

   I also encourage anyone who have an idea for a comp, talk to your DUX/VIC. Anyone can submit a comp idea, it just needs approval of your summit. Activity can start from the bottom, as well as the top.

  
   The positions of Deputy Grand Master, and Master-At-Arms are both still open. I am not currently looking for a DGM at this time, but a MAA would be helpful. I have recieved several applications for MAA and I am constantly reviewing them. If you feel that you are suited for the job, please email me at DarkJediHades@aol.com. Use this email for the time being since emails sent to gm@emperorshammer.org still go to GM Czul.

   Check the competitions page for any updates. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or catch me at our mIRC channel #ehdb.

Good Hunting.

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The Perfect and Vice Perfect are now accepting applications for the Commander of Training position. This is a General Staff position that will require a great deal of attention, so please read over the details carefully before you apply.

The CT will be responsible for the following:

- Creating, updating, and otherwise maintaining the academic courses of the Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy.
- Processing new recruits into the Hammer\'s Fist and guiding them through their initial training process.
- Managing a staff of CSMA personnel on an as needed basis.
- Working very closely with the PRF and VPRF to assist in the rebuilding process of the Hammer\'s Fist.
- Working closely with and follow any EH-wide training regulations set by the EH Training Officer.

Candidates for CT MUST meet the following requirements:

- Minimum of one year experience as an active member of the Emperor\'s Hammer (any group)
- Minimum of 48 hours email response time, 24 preferable.
- Basic understanding of HTML.
- An understanding of how an EH training academy works and the ability to fairly mark exams in a timely fashion.
- You must be prepared to commit to a minimum of a 6 month tour of duty.

Preferred but not required:

- Experience as a staff member in an EH Academy (SA, CSMA, IWATS, etc).
- A regular IRC presence, or the ability to have one.

We will accept applications from any member of the EH. If you do get this position and also hold another position elsewhere, we will expect you to devote the majority of your attention to the Hammer\'s Fist. You should be prepared to work very closely with the Hammer\'s Fist General Staff, and should be open minded and prepared to accept some constructive criticism regarding your work.

When applying, be sure to cover each requirement listed and include information such as your experience in the Emperor\'s Hammer and why you\'d think you would be a good CT. If you have any ideas or plans for the position, please go over that as well. Be professional, and only apply if you are serious about working hard towards the future of the Hammer\'s Fist.

Please send your applications MGN Ric (darktater@rocketmail.com) and BGN Rebelkiller (aburt@tampabay.rr.com). We will accept applications for five days only.

As you may have noticed an as I should have put out, the CT, COL Rebelkiller has been promoted to Vice Prefect and the rank of BGN. He has been a steadfast commander and done a lot of work on the academy.

Next up, I have asked CPL Aija Alura Judarrl to take over the reins of the Operations office an she has accepted an is not the Commander of Operations and promoted to the rank of Colonel. We are already in the planning stages of a series of operations and hope to have the first one ready to start by Feb 1st. I have the utmost confidence in both of them and look for great things from both.

As has been posted, the position of Commander, Training is now open for applications so get them in soonest if you would like to be a part of the efforts to make the Fist something we can all be proud of. If you feel you can fulfill the requirements posted below, send us an app.

Attention to Orders-

Effective as of this date and time, I have assumed overall command of the Hammers Fist legions. I have some work ahead of me to try and regain the momentum we once had and lost and will be in contact with as many as I can. I have a candidate in mind to take over as Vice Prefect and shall make that announcement soon.

I would like to have everyone to contact me either here or on the boards so I know how many I have to work with to start with. Stay tuned for an operation upcoming as I feel it is long over due and we need to let the neighboring systems know that we are still here.

   Greetings,

  As you might have heard by now, GM Czul has retired after a long stint as the GM of the Dark Brotherhood. I would like to be the first to thank him for his long service and wish him the best of luck. But he wont be going ice fishing anytime soon. He has offered to help out with the site maintenence for the DB. I am most appreciated to him for that.

  With GM Czul moving on, the Fleet Commander has asked me to step up and take over as Grand Master. I have accepted and as of today I have been promoted to that position.

  Over the next few weeks I will be talking to some very talented writers in the DB to help us create a storyline for this new era. Something that will unite the HETs with a common goal and bring them together. I will be launching new comps for the entire DB starting next week.

  I look forward to working with each and everyone one of you towards our new goals. Together we can pull our group up out of the muck we're in and proceed to move forward. If you have any questions or thoughts, please email me.

  Welcome to the new Dark Brotherhood..

In Service..

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To all the HF, Happy New Year and welcome to a new year in the HF!