As this is the first of my official communiqués I will use it to outline various points of policy that I intend to follow, in addition to the usual ‘report items’.

I. High Court Cases

Since my investiture as Security Officer I am glad to say that only a small selection of individuals have had the privilege of appearing before the High Court of Inquisitors. The good news is that these four individuals were those pending from before I came to the Office, concerning the Airamags case; profuse exploitation of clones and false competitions.

However in the spirit of fairness, Case 199 the Empire versus Tiamat, I recommended a lesser punishment than the standard policy because of the importance and integrity of Tiamat’s admission of guilt. I consider honesty to be a vital attribute and it is no less the case in the Emperor’s Hammer.

Furthermore no-one will be sent to the High Court without an exhaustive investigation into the accuracy of the evidence and the comparative merits of such action.

II. Superior/Inferior Relations

The higher the rank, the higher the position, the greater the responsibility to one’s subordinates. When an Officer reaches a certain level their status within the Emperor’s Hammer is no longer to self-service but to service for the benefit of others. This means that every TIE Corps Flag Officer and every SubGroup mid-level Commander has the same responsibility to be civil and helpful to their younger members; including Cadets and those in training.

III. The Intelligence Division

The Intelligence Division is not – and never will be – modelled on a ‘Gestapo’ framework. Its purpose is to assist the Security Office, the High Court and the executive offices is the protection of the interests of the Emperor’s Hammer; primarily the well-being of the membership and to a lesser degree the protection of EH intellectual copyrights.
 
Infiltration is an archaic practice that has no positive value. While the observation of EH members can sometimes be necessary, the Security Office will not sanction the use of the Division to entice respected members into illegal acts.

IV. Revision of the Articles of War and Bylaws

I have observed the current system of enforcement and punishment concerning the Articles and the High Court of Inquisitors and will shortly be making recommendations to the High Inquisitor, Executive Officer and Fleet Commander for revisions.

Before I submit my recommendations all EH members are encouraged to write to me explaining any changes they would like to see to our rules and regulations. As always, keldorn@btopenworld.com.

V. Security Office website

A ‘new’ Security Office website is available at http://ehpd.org. It brings together newsfeeds concerning viruses and includes basic information on computer security.

VI. The Debate Forum

The trial run of the ‘Debate Forum’ (http://www.ehnet.org/mb/viewforum.php?f=121) ended several weeks ago and I am pleased to report that it was a success. Therefore over the following weeks I will be devising further topics for debate that will cover both EH and real-life matters of interest.

Members are welcome to e-mail me requests for topics.

VII. Security Office Staff

At the moment I am not looking for a Command Attaché nor any Command Assistants. When I am, full application requires will be specified on public channels.

VIII. Complaints and Contact

The SO website includes an automated contact form that enables members to send me messages. Therefore I would like to highlight once again that I am eager to hear of your complaints, and am ready to dish out righteous fury to all evil-doers.

Fleet Admiral, Dark Jedi Master Keldorn "Mad Buck" Cochrane
Security Officer & Deputy Grand Master
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