From Tempest Squadron CMDR MAJ Honsou:

During his time at the rank of Commander (CM), Colo Delste has proven time and time again why he is not just a fantastic pilot. He is an ever present force to be reckoned with, in Tempest Squadron, on board the ISDII Challenge and throughout the TIE Corps. These last four months have seen him pick up a brace of each, Bronze and Silver Stars of the Empire. Along with competition medals too numerous to list here. Within this time Colo has also stepped up to lead Flight II of Tempest Squadron. Not an easy task with the big boots of recent predecessors CPT Richlet and MAJ Kalve Ryder to fill. Colo has stepped right into those boots and is carrying out his duties in fine form.

It is with great pride that I recommend CM Colo Delste be promoted to the rank of Captain (CPT).

Congratulations, Captain Colo Delste!

Pilots of the TIE Corps and members of the Emperor's Hammer, it's with great pleasure that I can announce the release of the latest version of TTT3. Which is now ready for download and use at: https://tc.emperorshammer.org/uniforms.php

v3.0.1 encompasses a large body of work undertaken by the Internet Office team that has been ongoing since May 2021 and there have been many improvements, features and quality of life fixes added to our beloved uniform creator.

While the full list of changes can be found within TTT3's changelog here's a summary of the highlights:

• User reported bugs and feature requests:

  • Support for 4K / High resolution monitors
  • Slider Bar values can now be clicked on and values manually entered
  • Helmet graphics can now be applied un-mirrored
  • Lightsaber selection is now synced between Dress & Duty uniforms
  • Support for pilots with callsigns / quotes in their profile name

• Ability to auto import your profile upon launch

• CMDRs+ can now set their respective unit's default helmet coloring in TTT3 via the TC Website -> Management -> Manage unit settings -> Helmet base color / Helmet decoration color. Please remember to click "Edit Unit" at the bottom of this page to apply these settings. Your new colours will display within TTT3 the next time you launch it.

• Infiltrator helmets! This is the big one! New Rebel themed Infiltrator helmets have now been added to TTT3. While this style of helmet is available for everyone to view and edit, please note that official uniform uploads to the database featuring an Infiltrator style helmet will ONLY be approved if you are a member of an Infiltrator squadron (Currently Firebird and Eagle squadrons).

It should be noted that Windows Defender SmartScreen may alert you that "Windows protected your PC" when opening TTT3 for the first time. This is due to TTT3 not owning a developer's certificate and therefore is not trusted by Microsoft yet. You can select "More info" followed by "Run anyway" to allow TTT3 to operate. Trust will be earned with extended use and once Windows Defender updates it's definitions.

It is also a good idea not to install TTT3 directly onto your Desktop or Downloads folder as this can cause some permission issues for the software.

As always, while we try to test TTT3 to the very best of our abilities, it's inevitable that some bugs or problems may make it through to release. Please report any problems or concerns to the Internet Office at io@emperorshammer.org, or open an issue at https://github.com/emperorshammer/issues-incoming-queue.

Finally, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to the members of the IO team for all of their hard work and dedication put into this project. In particular, thanks go to RA Jaxx Nassin. Without him and his graphical ingenuity, the Infiltrator helmets wouldn't have been possible.

For completing his INPR, SL Valario valent of Sin Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Valario valent!

From Alpha Squadron CMDR LC Alejandro Araujo:

I wanted to take time for placing the proper words here as it isn't often that one has such an honor to have one of the most enthusiast pilots I've ever had the pleasure to command.

Lt Syntroth has returned to his home squadron, Alpha, with a vengeance. 15 missions, 1 LoS and 11 LoCs for a total of 27 sorties. Additionally he completed TCCORE, submitted fiction and has been hugely active on comms.

His dedication, his enthusiasm, his loyalty to the Empire, the TIE Corps and to his squadron, Alpha, is unmatched. I think I can speak for the whole squadron when I say he inspires us to keep active, to keep up the good fight for the New Order and for that I'm most grateful.

Congratulations LCM Syntroth!

From the Commander of Rho Squadron, MAJ fr0Zen:

Since his previous promotion to Lieutenant Commander on the Fourth Day of the Tenth Month of our previous Imperial year, LCM FamePlane has amassed a combat record that sets the pace for Legions of Combat in Rho Squadron: 302 victories. LCM FamePlane continues his history of representing Rho Squadron and the Tie Corps in the broad Galaxy of space combat with highly placed victories in the Squadrons Champions League and through ongoing contributions to the interstellar Holo-Networks known as Twitch.

Most valuably of all to Rho Squadron, LCM FamePlane has been willing to serve as Coach for the "Jolly Rhogers" Chalquilla Cup team - providing ongoing instruction, references to key video materials, and in flight tactical and strategic education and feedback.

For these reasons, plus his ongoing contributions to building and improving Rho Squadron morale and communication, and for his steadfast accomplishments from month to month that have brought him two Silver Stars of the Empire and two Bronze Stars of the Empire since his last promotion, we proudly recommend LCM FamePlane for promotion to full Commander.

Congratulations, CM FamePlane!

From the Commander of Eagle Squadron, MAJ Graf D‘Jinn:

Since joining the EHTC, LCM SirCaleb has consistently demonstrated both his skills and his dedication to his squadron, his ship, and the Imperial cause. Month after month, SirCaleb has posted extraordinary numbers for mission sorties and consequent Legions.

An imperious and fearless support pilot and crack-shot bomber, time and again SirCaleb shows his peers what professionalism behind a flight stick truly looks like.

It is with great pleasure that I recommend SirCaleb to the rank of Commander.

Congratulations, CM SirCaleb!

From the Commander of Firebird Squadron, GN Stryker:

For earning her first Legions of Skirmish in Fleet Battles vs AI, SL Rain has earned her promotion to LT.

Congratulations, LT Atashi Rain!

Episode 2 of The Airlock Podcast has been posted! Head over to the Emperor's Hammer YouTube channel to view it.

In this episode, we interviewed Vice Admiral Phoenix Berkana of the ISD Hammer about some familiar faces that are returning to the TIE Corps, some new things happening around the fleet, and a bunch of other things!

After a leave of absence, ex-Firebird commander GN Stryker has returned to active duty and his position as Firebird Commander.

HA Mordechi Wolfe has stepped down from his role as Commodore of the ISDII Warrior. He'll be continuing to serve on active duty in a brand new position, Command Attaché to the TIE Corps Commander. As my CA, he'll be tasked with continuing the project he's been managing for most of the time he's been back and he'll also continue to grade and update Squadron Management 5.

Many thanks to HA Wolfe for taking the helm of the Warrior in a time of transition and setting things in motion for the next WarCOM to build from, we're always glad to have the help of our decorated veterans when we're in need of experienced guidance. I'll be in touch with GN Frown and the Warrior's CMDRs about our next steps.

From the Commodore of the ISDII Warrior, HA Mordechi Wolfe:

Since taking over as Squadron Commander of Sin Sqn, not only has CPT SkyShadow maintained the tradition of excellence from previous CMDRs, he has set a new bar in both personal activity and in carrying out his duties as CMDR. Since appointment, he has earned no less than three Silver Stars for his monthly activity, hundreds of Legions for flying activity and numerous Iron Stars for his competition achievements. In addition to this, as SinCMDR, he has constantly worked to improve the membership experience for his Pilots; regular communication via Discord and reports, innovative and interesting competitions, training nights designed to enhance the camaraderie amongst the Squadron - all demonstrating CPT SkyShadow's commitment to his duties and Pilots. For all of this, he is recommended with a promotion to the rank of Major.

Congratulations, MAJ SkyShadow!

From Eagle Squadron CMDR MAJ Graf D'Jinn:

For completing his TCCORE exam, his ongoing contributions to his squadron and the EH, his exemplary skills as a bomber pilot and his continued recommendations to his colleagues for outstanding music, it gives me great pleasure to recommend Drummer Nate to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Congratulations, LCM Drummer The Gunner Nate!

From the Commander of Eagle Squadron, MAJ Graf D‘Jinn:

For his completion of his INPR, and a thorough history lesson to his CMDR, I hereby recommend James Baboli to the rank of full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT James Baboli!

From Lambda Squadron CMDR COL Genie:

During his return from the reserves, Wolve had done more in two months than what one would expect from him in two years. Even earning himself a Gold Star! He was also, a serious contender in RtF for the top pilot award, one amongst very few.

Unfortunately, soon after, during a supply run, his freighter was shot down, while carrying enormous amounts of Chalquilla. He got stranded on a desolate planet. We couldn't have any of that. So, we mounted a rescue mission, managing to lift almost the entire cargo of Chalquilla intact, back to the fleet, bar the ones Wolve drunk up while he was marooned. Oh and we also saved LT Wolve.

In light of his service to the Emperor's Hammer, I strongly recommend Wolve for the rank of Lieutenant Commander!

Congratulations, LCM Wolve Excelsior Berkana!

For completing his INPR SL Ilios of Alpha Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.!

Congratulations LT Ilios!

From COL Genie, Commander of Lambda Squadron:

Wookiee is one of the most active Lambda pilots. Frequently flying, and having a blast while doing so. His humorous nature makes it a joy to fly with him. In addition, he has been stepping up in his role as a Flight Leader as well as taking more initiatives and making EH a more enjoyable place as a whole. Over the past four months, Wookiee has been averaging a Bronze Star, which is no easy feat! For all of the above and for having the hairiest ... cheeks in the fleet, I hereby recommend Wookiee for the rank of Captain!

Congratulations, CPT DemWookieeCheeks!

The Internet Office is pleased to announce the release of phase 1 of Project Minos Relevancy, our project to revamp the Emperor's Hammer web presence. You can read the announcements and initial release notes in my Internet Officer Report #6.

The Emperor's Hammer Privacy Policy has been updated effective 7 February, 2022. A summary of material changes follows:

• Updated the section titled 'Cookies' to reflect that our site uses cookies to track user information.

The efforts of the Internet Office over the past many months have come to fruition in the form of this new site! Many thanks to the team for their commitment to the project, it’ll mean a lot to us for a long time to come.

From the IO, FA Turtle Jerrar:

We've done our best to eliminate major issues, but with the level of complication involved in the project, there will be bugs. Please: report issues as you encounter them at the IO issues tracker: https://github.com/emperorshammer/issues-incoming-queue

Please note that the layout for mobile device is a work in progress, it’ll get better over time.

Captain Shang Khan has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

The tc.emperorshammer.org site will be undergoing maintenance this weekend for database and code migration.

Maintenance window: Sunday, 13 February from 0200-0400 UTC.

Services affected: During the maintenance window, https://tc.emperorshammer.org and all APIs (including those feeding TTT and Gonk) will be unavailable. (https://emperorshammer.org and emperorshammer.org mail services will be unaffected)

Captain Shang Khan has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

After careful consideration, the Fleet Commander and I have selected RA Jaxx 'Hijacker' Nassin as the new Logistics Officer of the Emperor's Hammer. I am happy to welcome him to the Internet Office team, and look forward to working with him on efforts designed to improve resources across the Emperor‘s Hammer and its Groups. Commensurate with this appointment, he will be advanced to the flag rank of Rear Admiral.

Per his request, Hijacker will also maintain an assignment within Firebird squadron.

I would like to personally thank the candidates that worked through the application process for this position. The commitment to maintaining and improving the Emperor‘s Hammer for our members was evident in each of the applications we received.

Episode 1 of the The Airlock Podcast has been posted! In this episode, CPT LegionX interviews VA Silwar Naiilo about the latest talk that's been happening around the fleet. View it now on the Emperor's Hammer YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_pdkR50rA

Major Highlander has submitted a new Delta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

For earning a first number of Legions of Combat and creating his INPR SL Ivan Hordiyanko of Sin Squadron has been promoted to full Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT Ivan Hordiyanko!

Colonel Genie has submitted a new Lambda Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain Shang Khan has submitted a new Beta Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Vice Admiral Silwar Naiilo has submitted a new ISDII Challenge Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

Captain SkyShadow has submitted a new Sin Squadron Commander report to the database. You can directly access the report here.

From LC Taygetta, CMDR of Epsilon Squadron:

For the completion of his first Legions, I am proud to recommend SL wookie9c be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Congratulations, LT wookie9c!

From COM/VA Silwar Naiilo:

GN Stryker was the obvious choice to become commander of Firebird Squadron, the first Infiltrator Wing squadron active in the TIE Corps in over a decade, mirroring his first command position as CMDR of Red Squadron over fifteen years ago. As Firebird's commander, he led his squadron to numerous victories, taking first place in Chalquilla Cup I and placing highly in every ship competition from RtF to ReMob. He has built up a strong squadron of incredible pilots, and for his dedication to his squadron, his ship, and the fleet over the last sixteen months, I recommend the Gold Star of the Empire.


From TCCOM/HA Plif:

For his service to Firebird Squadron, the ISDII Challenge, and the Emperor’s Hammer TIE Corps, I’m pleased to present GN Stryker with the Gold Star of the Empire. During his time on active duty, he’s been a pleasure to work with and helped us chart the TIE Corps’ current course. When conditions allow, I hope he’ll find his way back to us.

Vice Admiral Phoenix Berkana has submitted a new ISDII Hammer Commodore report to the database. You can directly access the report here.