Security Office Report #102 is out, Christmas Fail time.
Fellow Imperials:
It is now 17 years to the day since I first conceived of the concept of the Emperor's Hammer. Originally, I had been playing TIE Fighter (disk version) and I wanted the story to continue. During the week off between XMas and New Years, I wrote EH Newsletters #1 - #3. Since there was no universally accepted word processor at the time, I used MS Excel to write them :) Our story began on AOL and we were there primarily until 1995-1997 when we began our first website. Old versions of our website were snapshotted by the Wayback Internet Archives since March 1997!
Through the years, the EH grew and grew until its height in the mid-late 1990s where we once had ~4,500 Members. We supported just about all of the LucasArts games through the years. We had various Subgroups that supported the games. For example, the TIE Corps was for the TIE, XvT, XWA game series; the Dark Brotherhood was for the JK and JO series; the Fringe was for SWG, etc. The EH Members developed the FIRST modified TIE Fighter battles/missions and we now have ~4,000 in our EH Battle Center.
Over the years we have also had various interactions and interviews with Star Wars celebrities, artists, authors and actors. One of our past Honorary Members was Aaron Allston who actually included a minor reference to the EH in "Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand" (New Jedi Order series). he made a mention of a rogue a brigands in the Outer Rim named "Emperor's Hammer" led by the warlord "Garonin". Now, when we had A. Allston in an EH IRC interview, he ccould not confirm or deny it was a reference to our group for legal reasons, but you make the call :)
Today, I see MANY of the old timer EHers from the 90s back with us in TOR. The greatest satisfaction I have had in the EH is seeing it really being a rallying point and a longstanding home for so many of you. It is for YOU that I and the EH Command Staff have worked so hard to make this the best club we can. We have had many ups and downs, and I am sure there will be more.
Also, many of you may not be aware, in order to protect our 'assets' in perpetuity, I had the EH incorporated in the State of NJ, USA as an offical non-profit organization and the name/logo are also trademarked with the US Patent Office.
Now, as we embark on a new adventure together, I look forward to serving all of you in TOR. GA Rapier is a capable and efficient Fleet Commander and I know he will lead us far into the future.
.../Salute to you all and for making this an incredible journey over the past 17 years...I hope to see you all in another 20 years!
Security Office Report #101 is out, fondly looking back on the fails of the year that was 2011
GA Ronin and I have been working on a site for the guild... well mostly him...
If you are going to be part of the guild we not only need you to sign up and join the Dark Brotherhood we also need you to join this site as well...
That site is http://emperorshammer.enjin.com
GA Rapier
Check here for important information regarding the EH in The Old Republic
http://www.emperorshammer.org/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1919
GA Rapier
Security Office Report #100 is out, Celibrating report #100 with some of the best fails from the last couple years..
Fellow Imperials,
It is with great pleasure that GA Rapier and I present the new EH TOR guild website. It will be a supplemental site to our main website. There are many useful tools and widgets available through the Enjin.com ISP.
Over the next few days before launch we are going to be hard at work tweaking and editing the site to make it more detailed, enjoyable and easy to use for all new Members.
Please note that the new site is NOT connected to the main EH site database. As such, you need to "join" that site. If you plan on playing TOR with the EH, it is highly recommended that you enlist to get the full benefits of Membership in the EH TOR guild as we plan on using the new site for events, messages, updates, raid organizing, etc. etc.
If you have any suggestions, please msg Rapier or myself through the website or email either of us.
Enjoy!
.../salute
Hey, folks...
I know we're all getting ready for TOR launch, but Pirahnna Games a couple weeks back announced that Mechwarrior Online is coming! [ http://mwomercs.com/ ]. Many of you know that my other love is Mech gaming so now I have two awesome games to look forward to 
Accordingly, I resurrected my old Skye Rangers website and am in the process of re-posting all the old content.
I know Rapier and Gallows will be signing on with us, but if anyone else is interested I desperately need new recruits...please see my intro post to the MWO forums:
My Brothers in Arms,
It is with great honor and pride that, after an 8 year hiatus, the Skye Rangers ( www.skye-rangers.net ) have returned to help defend the Lyran Commonwealth in its time of need. We had a great time in MW4: Mercs, (and had about 50 pilots at the time) and now look forward to sharing the field of battle with a new crop of fine Mechwarriors!
We have a new website and are in the process of training and supplying our 'Mech regiments to fend off all enemies of House Steiner.
If you are looking for a new Skye Front Line regiment to sign on with, We need new recruits! I am looking to restaff our ranks on our new website. I am in the process of (re-)posting the rest of our history, planets, archives, etc. etc. but the website is taking shape and is all automated for our warriors.
Hope to see you all on the first drop!
.../salute!
SFC/Margrave GEN Arturus Steiner/Command/Daishi
(McH/OTT/HoS)
Should have posted this a couple of days ago but totally spaced on it.
The Old Republic is now available for Preload and if you Preordered the Early Access date has been moved up to the 13th...
So get your client installed and lets get ready to get our Sith on...
More info is available here: http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20111207
GA Rapier
Security Office Report #99 is out, reminding you that slingshots are fun.
"From the moment we announced the eight classes in Star Warsâ„¢: The Old Republicâ„¢, fans have been pitting them against each other, arguing who would have the advantage in a one-on-one fight. The hallways of BioWare echo this debate, with the writers, combat designers and other developers all chiming in on which class they feel reigns supreme.
In the latest entry of our series “Choose Your Side,†members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic team plead their cases for two iconic Star Wars™ classes, highlighting the many skills and abilities that set each class apart. This time around, Senior Writer Alexander Freed and Designer Ken Dilks argue in favor of the stealthy Imperial Agent, while Writer Jo Berry and Designer Jason Attard speak on behalf of the Force-wielding Jedi Consular..."
"The Collector’s Edition of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ includes seventeen original tracks, but this is just a small sampling of the breadth of music that was composed specifically for the game. As we count down the days until our December 20th launch, we want you to experience the entire original score! That’s why, starting today and continuing every day until launch, we are releasing one new musical track available for download each day on both Facebook and YouTube!..."
"As your character grows more powerful, you will see them gain new skills and abilities to complement the superior gear they acquire.
Channeling the power of the Force to give them strength in combat and clarity in diplomacy, Jedi Consulars are respected for their leadership on the battlefield as well as their evenhanded demeanor at the negotiating table. While many devote themselves to uncovering the ancient secrets of the Jedi and use their command of the Force to defend and protect their allies, others use the Force as a means of slipping into the shadows and becoming powerful servants for the Republic..."
