Emperor's Hammer Battle Center

Battle Information

Game platform: X-Wing Alliance

Missions: 1

Release date: 2000-01-02

Last updated: 2003-09-10

Creator

LC Sequoh Marden

Average rating: 4.1

Reviews: 22

Bug reports: 0

Times completed: 520

Patches used: None

Battle Reviews

LC Alejandro Araujo

2022-07-28

The general idea isn't that crazy but was poorly elaborated. I mean, just one CRS to engage a SSD? TRNs with little escort against an ISD? There wasn't much need for information but details on who would be the bombers would be nice IF the critical ships were in danger- would give you some valuable seconds to track the attackers and chase them sooner. There were almost no messages to expand on what was going on and lets say just enough immersion. The only real critical moment is when you have to chase the rebel shuttles but that's no biggie if you're in good flying shape.

Liked the detail of the micro jump. They could've used the Sovereign OPT instead of just using the vanilla SSD. No bugs either but the name of the mission is a bit misleading: you're actually defending the Collie AND the Sov.

I think it did not represent a real challenge even with the #%@$% flares present. No need for any plan or strategy, just shoot down rebels. Maybe when engaging the CRS you'd do it with the rest of the fighters or you'd follow a plan of your own.

The briefing could've used a lot more work and needs to be fixed to match the mission title or just change the title. You're told to defend the Sov mainly. No voice acting at all.

In general terms, it was, however, fun.

3/5 is my final evaluation.

LCM LQC-75-3

2022-07-14

An extremely challenging mission, with twists and turns all throughout. I can tell a lot of planning went into this mission, and I appreciate that; it's one of those missions that will frustrate you over and over, however once you manage to complete it, it'll be one of the most rewarding "victory" screens you'll ever see, haha. 10/10 would recommend, just make sure not to get too frustrated.

CM Aaron Cremel

2021-04-16

I liked this mission a lot. I have to admit it's not hard. You have dogfight, cruiser fight, platform fight. The idea with microjusm is excellent, just the buoy should have appeared in front and not in the back. Just consider that the mission takes some time, it's not fast.

COL Phalk Sturm

2021-02-23

Excellent mission. A plot with a twist and a lot of fighters to shoot down while flying the Space Cadillac, the almighty T/D. When everything seemed finished you have to keep chasing the rabbit. I loved it and is great material for a competition. It also features my beloved Colossus. I couldn't ask for anything more. A golden classic.

GN Genie

2020-09-06

This is a battle disguised as a single mission. It could have easily been broken into 3 if not 4 missions (and add stages of battle). If you are flying for RTF and you are part of the ISD Warrior, avoid flying it. It takes a long time to complete. If you are from the Challenged or the Hammer, this mission is for you! Briefing is good. It let's you know what you are getting into... almost. There is no real storyline and that's ok. What's not ok is that after defending the SSD, you then had to go defend the ISD Colussus, in a completely disjointed and unnecessary two parter. Also, the first part was not ambitious enough. Since the Rebels are trying to bring down an SSD, add more cap ships, make it a real fireworks show. For those who read up to this point, to avoid grief, there is a catch moment as you destroy the Calamari on stage #1, 3 shuttles will pop up and try to hyperspace soon after and are part of the PRIMARY objective. Destroy them or face having to redo the mission from the beginning.

GN Stryker

2020-09-02

Overall, not a bad little mission for shooting up some rebels, and the micro-jump was an inspired plot device! That said, being left to disable the Colossus on my own at the end (without instruction to do so) was a bit annoying and the only real letdown to this mission!

LCM Marek Ny`Irfa

2020-08-07

That was a pretty decent mission. Especially with its story and a little twist, just as you think you are done... Surprise! If I recall correct this one has too few background objects. If using a shader from Blue Max, you may end up playing in absolute darkness for the last part.

GN Mark Schueler

2008-03-21

Good in very few parts. However, as it has ions firing on the player, invoking a bug in XWA's coding, it is only deserving of a 1.

LC Michael Emrys

2003-10-21

Not normally being an XWA flyer, I can't really say if this mission was good or bad, but I enjoyed flying it :)

COL Rau Aznable

2003-07-14

A good mission, with some surprises. The microjump is a nice touch ;)

LT Allco

2002-02-07

A battle in its self, loads to do.

LT Alexius Arrakis

2002-01-25

Nice battle! I liked the microjump idea. Too many friendly craft, though. I nearly killed a few with my rockets...

CPT Dujhod

2002-01-17

Fun mission, and a reasonably complex plot for a free mission. Could be a bit more challenging though; I didn't have any trouble beating it even on hard mode.

MAJ Erryc Lasitter

2001-11-08

Good difficulty, good dogfighting, good idea for a storyline. I liked the short jump, good use of Allied options. ...too many missiles flying around tho...hehe..other than that, great mission =o)

SL Kitten-claw

2001-10-03

Could be a very good mission, but sorry to say it is a bit to easy (too many friendly craft)- the recapture of the ISD seems to be a randomtsed, shame because it is one of the primary mission goals.

HA Ari

2001-07-03

Wonderful mission. It was very challenging, and it took me a while till I finally beat it. Was also nice to see my old ship, the Collie in there ;-)

MAJ Cray Mikalen

2001-01-11

Great Mission! Lots of fun. Plenty of stuff to blow up!!!

AD Arthak Rhade

2001-01-06

This was the best Free XWA Mission I have ever flown! Great work! But if there would be some Background Images, it would be better and not that dark!

LCM Ranger

2000-09-09

It was good fun , lots of rebels to kill and the story line is surprising . Well , always again .

LT Drew Pedrick

2000-06-23

It's a good mission, and fun. Lot's of b-wings and such. Could be made a little harder.

COL Woobee

2000-05-07

This is a really well made mission. Fairly easy though. Also there's no voice acting, which would have been nice.

LC Archon

2000-04-20

Fun mission, lots of fighters. Its a little on the easy side, however. The only problem I had with it is that the backdrops dont do much, and the mission is VERY dark. It is hard to see much of anything. Still, great mission.

1	24,670	COL Deimos	2002-12-18
2	20,855	COL Rau Aznable	2003-07-18
3	20,227	CM Orion Diamante	2002-12-15
4	19,232	MAJ VinDoros	2002-12-17
5	18,311	LC Rando	2018-02-19
6	17,812	MAJ Powerslave	2003-07-15
7	17,463	LCM Ryan	2003-11-02
8	16,351	VA Philo	2002-09-03
9	15,523	LCM Rez Chaser	2005-01-02
10	15,012	VA Gord Darkonian	2002-12-17

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