Fleet Commander Report # 0

June 2003

06.28.03

STAR WARS GALAXIES DUE JUNE 26TH: 06.17.03
As Emailed From: D-SWG/MS Compton/Command Staff/The Fringe

IT'S OFFICIAL - STAR WARS GALAXIES DUE JUNE 26TH

LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment announced today that Star Wars Galaxies, possibly the most anticipated Star Wars game ever, will be in stores on June 26th, 2003. The entire press release can be read here: http://www.lucasarts.com/products/galaxies/press5.htm.

What does this mean for the Emperor's Hammer? It means that the long-awaited EH SWG Player Association is about to be born. The PA will be run by The Fringe, the EH's official role-playing sub-group. All you have to do to join is e-mail DCGM Darknyte at darknyte@alltel.net and tell him you want to join.

Best of all, you do NOT need to use a separate e-mail address to join, so if you want, you can base your SWG character on your existing EH persona!

We'll need all types of players in the game - from Marksmen (and women) to Architects, Brawlers to Weaponsmiths, Craftsmen to Squad Leaders, Dancers to Commandos. SWG has a HUGE range of skills that your character can learn, and everyone will be encouraged to do whatever it is they like.

TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: to limit the server load during the initial release, you will need to pre-buy a copy of the game if you want to play it as soon as it comes out. You can do this online, at lucasarts.com, or at most of your local electronics stores. You will also need to make sure your system will meet the minimum requirements, listed at http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/features/faq.jsp. I've found that while you can play the game at 256MB, it's REALLY laggy. You'll really need at least 512MB of RAM to play smoothly.

I've been beta testing the game for the last couple months, so I can honestly tell you that playing this game is absolutely the closest you can get to living in the Star Wars universe. So if you're planning on playing Galaxies, join the EH SWG effort today!

Master Strategist Jahn Compton
D-SWG/MS Compton/Command Staff/The Fringe
...yes, THAT Compton...

Addendum: 06.20.03
As Emailed From: D-SWG/MS Compton/Command Staff/The Fringe

Now that the NDA's been lifted for Galacrack, a member of the Fleet has donated some webspace for my early guide to SWG:

http://members.aol.com/imperialgleeclub/swg

If you could add that to the earlier news item when you update the domain, that'd be great.

C

Executive Officer's Note:

SWG pics: 06.21.03

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jpboyce/swg/

SA Astatine - XO
e-mail: jpboyce@indigo.net.au

EH Poland Meeting III: 11-14 July 2003: 06.17.03
As Emailed From: Tactical Officer (AD Mike)

Fellow Imperials. I come to you to inform you about 3rd Emperor's Hammer Poland meeting. It will be the 3rd time when polish community within Emperor's Hammer, to celebrate together, make friendships, drink beer, watch movies, swim and have overall fun, during four summer days.

This meeting will be special, cause we expect guests from other countries, mostly Germany. If they will be able to join us this summer, then it will be EH Europe meeting. Something, I always wanted to organize. What's more. If our Science Office, Fleet Admiral Ender mBind will be able to join us, we will have two EH CS members with us, TAC and SCO so it will be rather strong presence.

How can you join us? First you have to travel to Poland. I know this can be tricky and expensive, but trust me. It's worth an effort. You have to travel to city of Bialystok. It's located, 200km east, from polish capital city of Warsaw. Use train or bus. I know there are direct buses to Bialystok from Holland and Western Germany. And they are pretty cheap. Once you will get the, I will pick you up, load on truck and we will travel to Wojszki village, place of our meeting. What can I tell you about the place? Well. It is great place to rest. Summer house, located within the woods. Swimming pool, place to locate tents. River nearby. Really beautiful.

What can you expect? Answer is simply. FUN! You can expect a lot of people. People from EH and other people. Simple pilots and Command Staff. We also plan to organize EHPLM 3 multi-player competition so you will be able to learn multi-player flying and face good EH pilots. We we will have 6-8 computers, so we will be able to play 3v3 or 4v4. You will never forget that experience, trust me. We will also drink a lot of beer, probably watch some movie, we will set campfire, have food from grill and other fancy things. A lot of fun, and once again fun. So if you have girlfriend, take her with you.

How can you join? First email me and let me know you want to join us. I will try to find you someone living nearby, who already has been on EHPLM, so it will be easier for you. And then, check out if you have tent and sleeping bag. And of course enough of money. Food is cheep here, but you always need some cash. And then you will be ready to got.

So. If you think you can join us, do it. You won't be disappointed. Wanna meet Tactical Officer? Here's your best chance. Cya there!

Admiral Marcin "Mike" Szydlowski
EH Poland Meeting Moderator
pbmike@go2.pl

Fleet Commander's Note:

Please check out the pics from EH Poland Meet II...These are some crazy folks...

"bring out the horses and beer, for tonight we ride...!" :)

MinosNIC Downtime Update: 06.20.03
As Emailed From: Chris Hutton

Bellsouth has STILL not gotten back with Covad, even in breach of the Bellsouth-Covad contract... new 'guaranteed' time of action on the trouble ticket (now escalated) is Monday night.

Earliest we will be seeing the server back is Wednesday morning, if all goes well...

PFC Chris Hutton
248 MI CO, 48 Infantry BDE
Military Intelligence - "Always Out Front!"

Official Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast at Origins on 06.27.03: 06.16.03
As Emailed From: ROA/CM Shay`la DuKahn Ludsorkim/SSSD Sovereign
Press Release Copied From: http://starwars.paizo.com/originsbreakfast

Official Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast at Origins
Press Release

Fan Club Members and Guests Score Exclusive Boba Fett

Members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club can register to join their fellow fans, the Fan Club staff, and Star Wars author Michael Stackpole for an early morning of fun and conversation Friday, June 27, 2003. Fans will gather at the Fusion Room in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, right in downtown Columbus next to the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Not only will fans meet Stackpole and some of the faces behind the Fan Club, but each registered breakfast attendee will also receive one of the convention exclusive action figures from Hasbro, a special silver-painted Boba Fett. The action figure is included in the cost of the breakfast ticket.

Seating at the breakfast is very limited, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. To register for the breakfast, Official Star Wars Fan Club members can go to http://starwars.paizo.com/originsbreakfast.

Stackpole is the author of many popular Star Wars stories, including the novels I, Jedi; Dark Tide: Onslaught and Ruin; and the X-Wing series books Rogue Squadron, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, and Isard's Revenge.

In addition to Stackpole, fans can meet Lisa Stevens, President of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, and Vic Wertz, Associate Editor of Star Wars Insider magazine - both world-class Star Wars collectors. Johnny Wilson, Publisher of Insider, will be on hand, as well as Mary Franklin, the Editor of Bantha Tracks. All the Fan Club staff members will be ready to answer your questions and hear your ideas about Insider, Bantha Tracks, and the direction of the Official Fan Club.

Fan Club members will not only enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow Star Wars fans, they will get one of the Boba Fett action figures without standing in line.

Tickets for the breakfast are limited, and will be sold only as seats are available. Admission to the event is $29.95 per person, which includes breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Fusion Room and one silver-painted Boba Fett convention exclusive action figure from Hasbro. Admission to Origins Game Fair is not included in the breakfast price.

Breakfast registration is limited to members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club only, but each member may also purchase one ticket for one guest. This guest is not required to be a member, but must be accompanied by the member at the breakfast.

To register for the Official Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast, or to learn more, fans can go to http://starwars.paizo.com/originsbreakfast.

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ROA/CM Shay`la DuKahn Ludsorkim/SSSD Sovereign
PC/ISMx3/CoL/LoA/OV-2E
{IWATS-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2-M/1/2-PHP-PHP-SM/2-VBS}
"The brave don't live forever, but the fearful don't live at all"

Fleet Commander's Note:

Many new EH Members may not realize the Emperor's Hammer has conducted an IRC interview (08.22.98) and received a club autograph from him as well...!

Please see out Articles page for more notable interviews, autographs and write-ups on the EH !

06.21.03

MinosNIC Downtime Update: 06.15.03
As Emailed From: Chris Hutton

Hey guys, just a brief report on the MinosNIC downtime to fill you in. Basically, the connection from Bellsouth went down on Friday and has been down since. I've had somebody at the house trying to fix it, but to no avail. I've had this problem before (the DSL equipment syncs with the central office, but no data is being passed... consequently, DHCP fails renewing the IP), but never for this long before. We're going to continue resetting the server periodically, hopefully it will come back up soon. I'll also get on the phone today or tomorrow with the dreaded Bellsouth techs, who have the collective IQ of a rock.

There is hope on the horizon, though - the new business feed from Covad ought to be going in place soon. The router and associated equipment will arrive in the mail tomorrow. After that, we're waiting on when Bellsouth completes the physical data line connection at the central office. This might occur Monday or Tuesday.

PFC Chris Hutton
248 MI CO, 48 Infantry BDE
Military Intelligence - "Always Out Front!"

IWCOM AD NiksaVel Promoted to Fleet Admiral: 06.16.03
As Recommended By: IWOC/VA Abel Irek "O Mally" Malik/IWCS-6/MC-40 Ark Royal

(Please see the Training Manual for rank descriptions)

GA Ronin, I come before you to humbly ask for a promotion for the IWCOM AD NiksaVel to the rank of FA. Niks has led us well and fairly. In fact he has served longer than most others in the position, I should know since I've been on the IWCS as long as Niks himself nearly (about 2 years now and we've both served under the former IWCOM's FA Moreco & AD Rastyn as well). AD NiksaVel personally keeps the IW Combat Site up-to-date and has rendered all the IW medal & ribbon images (even new ones upon request if necessary) plus his regular IWCOM duties.

http://iwcom.minos.net/ (here's Niks IW Comp center site). I hope you will consider my request, I don't make these sort of inquiries often or without cause.

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Operations & Communications Officer,4th Knight of the Fear
IWOC/VA Abel Irek "O Mally" Malik/IWCS-6/MC-40 Ark Royal/IW/EH
[BCI/NDM/DSMx2/LoMx5/SVx11/MoDx24/ESC/MC-1x30/MC-2x27/DHI/VC-ebony trim/VC-silver trim/CBVw5Stars/CBVw5Stars/CBVw5stars/CBVw1star/WRCx22/IWSwGW-IE-BC-SS-DE-SI-PS-DS-SF(523)
/MoI-bc(8)/SLA/HSMx13/EG/GCM/LSMwOC/ISC/LoAx11/MoCx2/MoC-BoCx2/MoC-SoCx3/MoC-GoC/BS/CoB/CoL/SotWx3/PotWx13/OotF]
[MPS 5.9: Expert][IW-BB:Imperial Infiltrator-1764]
{IWATS}{IWATS-AIM-M/1/2-IIc/1/2-SM/2/3-GFX-R-RT-ICQ-CBX}
{IWTA-AFS-AW-BBC(Auth)-BW-CGK-EW-FRW(Auth)-GRD-HSP-IWT-MPF-MSE-REC-SCC-SDT-SGK-SRW-XW-YW}
{CoMEx grade A}
[Modified YT-2000: Starspinner]
[Modified E-wing: Zephyr][R7 TzR2]
"Discontent and disorder are signs of energy and hope, not despair."

Fleet Commander's Note:

I agree completely...NiksaVel has been an outstanding SGCOM, keeps up the IW site and keep his Subgroup motivated and lively. Not only that, he gets in his weekly reports in on time ! :)

Thanks and congrats, FA NiksaVel...!

NEW EH Gear for Wings I, II and V: 06.16.03
Images Created/Donated By: FL-TCS/LCM Luca Fett/Psi 2-1/Wing II/SSSD Sovereign

Thanks to the hard work of LCM Luca Fett and his kind donation of these images for EH use "for sale on EH merchandise", the Emperor's Hammer Imperial Store can now offer EH Gear for various Ships, Wings, Subgroups, etc.

Therefore, over the next several weeks, you should see more and more unit-specific EH Gear !

Grand Admiral Ronin
Fleet Commander/Founder - Emperor's Hammer
FC/GA Ronin/CS-1/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/GoE/OoR/PC/MoI-dc/ISM/MoT-rhx2/MoT-ghx8/LoC-CSx5/DFC/CoS/OV-8E/LoA
DC/[DJP(Sith)/Overlord of Alvaak, SL] {IWATS-Core}
http://www.emperorshammer.org

06.16.03

rDB Added to the List of EH 'Enemies': 06.10.03
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

[ List of Alliances ]
[ List of Enemies ]

Rogue Dark Brotherhood (rDB) - (effective as of 04.13.03)

For 'collective' theft and plagiarism of EH Dark Jedi Brotherhood Subroup materials, ranks, ID Lines, clan/house names, medals, miscellaneous names, logos, text, artwork, etc. after submission of said materials for EH Membership use (i.e. they ripped off our club materials to make theirs !).
Secretly plotting (~3 weeks beforehand) to steal/hijack a PRIVATE Subgroup roster database contents.
Blatant rejection of EH policies as stated in the Bylaws, Privacy Policy and Copyrights/Disclaimers.
Refusal to return/remove any of said EH materials after multiple requests.
After theft of member database contents, holding an "opt-out" (as opposed to "opt-in") policy to steal as many EHers as possible during the April 13, 2003 "split".
Refusal to return the private membership database contents in direct violation of applicable Federal privacy laws and the EH Privacy Policy.
Consistent and blatant profanity and insults of the FC, XO and the EH for the past 2 months.
Refusal to acknowledge requests for redress.

The seven (7) admitted "ringleaders" of this incident included:

Firefox ( magius@globetrotter.qc.ca )
Khyron ( EnsEntiumX@aol.com )
Cotelin ( Coutinho.2@osu.edu )
Chi-Long ( chilong@hushmail.com )
Corran Force ( corran_force@isdchallenge.org )
Pyralis/Darth Vader ( quentinj@nmt.edu )
Trevarus Caerick ( jedimaster155@yahoo.com )

Therefore, from this date forward, let it be known that no EH Member may also be a Member of the rDB. Likewise, no rDB Members are allowed in any EH comms channels, activities, competitions, IRC channels, Message Boards, etc. Offenders will be summarily removed by Imperial Security without warning.

By order of the Fleet Commander,

EH Newsletter No. 94 Posted to the Fleet: 06.07.03
As Compiled By: Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

Office of the XO

The Executive Officer (SA Astatine) posts the current Emperor's Hammer Newsletter (February 2003 edition posted on 06.07.03)...

NEWSLETTER DESIGN NOTES:

The entire Fleet owes the former Executive Officers SA Compton (ret.), SA Kawolski (ret.) and the current Executive Officer (SA Astatine) a debt of gratitude; their assistance in compiling these Newsletters has been invaluable...!
In addition, FA AbsoluteK and Internet Officer (FA Ari) have kindly posted a set of Mirror download sites for the NLs...
And last but not least....thanks to FA Yodavin for HTML'izing/coding the online NLs !!!

VA Darknyte Appointed as Logistics Officer: 06.07.03
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Logistics Office
(URL to be updated soon...!)

For his dedication and hard work as Lord Ambassador (LA), as well as his enthusiasm and support, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) has selected Vice Admiral Darknyte as the new Logistics Officer (LO/CS-11).

Other qualified candidates reviewed included:

Destavol Gin Appointed as Lord Ambassador: 06.07.03
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

EH Advanced Guard

With the promotion of VA Darknyte to Logistics Officer, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) has appointed Rear Admiral Destavol to Lord Ambassador (LA) of the Emperor's Hammer. With this promotion. Destavol has received a promotion to Rear Admiral. As a new Command Staff member, this promotion is probationary and assumes he stays for >3-6 months.. :)

Destavol has demonstrated experience with other online clubs...We expect great things from the new LA. Please lend him your support as he renews contact with several of the larger online SW clubs on the web.

A Request - Medical Officer Resigns, Replacement Needed: 06.07.03
As Emailed From: Former EH Medical Officer (RA Jan Wemmel)

Fleet Medical Corps
(URL to be updated soon...!)

Grand Admiral Ronin, Sector Admiral Astatine, members of the Fleet Medical Corps,

In Germany we have a saying: "A horrible end is better than endless horror"

Today I want to do something, that has been overdue for quite some time.

When I became MO one year and one month ago, I did so with the best intentions and with a very long application for the job, stating all the things I wanted to do to get the FMC back to old numbers and activity-levels.

It hurts me to say, that I hardly achieved any of these goals and my own activity dropped into almost nonexistence. RL did its part, but mainly it was because of my usual laziness. For that I want to apologize and I think I can promise, that I won't do that again as MO, because, I hereby want to announce my resignation from that position.

It has been fun sometimes and I learned a lot about administration... and failed to use it... but with my apprenticeship nearing its end I'll have to travel a lot to visit courses in color management and other stuff you need for offset printing, not to mention learning for the final exams.. in short: I'll be quite busy in the near future and won't have the time it would take to really change the Fleet Medical Corpse. The FMC deserves better.

Again: my deepest apologies for my inactivity and inability to command this bunch of (SW-)crazy and fun people.

There are lots of people I want to thank for past and present things, most notably:

Frey Gallandro, who was a great at reminding me, what I should do and forced me to do it ;)

Mordred, who was the best of Spec-Ops and left the FMC to focus on improving his HF rank and position... and that he did!

Death, who was always there with advise and suggestions

Carl Lost, who didn't hesitate to do the right things in times of crisis and is among the best officers and friends I met during my career in the EH

JediEclipse, who did a wonderful job with the Homepage so far! keep it up and the FMC will have a home worthy of a SOTW!

There are many more, but I don't want to make this mail longer than it already is.

I will stay in the FMC as advisor (Doc of Wing II is already taken ;) ) and will request my transfer to Kappa Squadron after getting the confirmation of this mail from GA Ronin.

I salute you!

In service of the Empire

for the last time:

Rear Admiral Jan Wemmel, Fleet Medical Officer of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet
MO-ENV/RA Jan Wemmel/M-TFC Last Hope
GS/ISMx3/MoI/LoC-Rx1/CoB/LoA/OV-3E [EXCR]
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-JS-M/2-PHP-RT-SM/2-TM-TT-XTT}

Fleet Commander's Note:

Candidates seeking to become the new EH Medical Officer should meet the following criteria:

Been a Member of the EH in good standing for 1+ years.
Have been a Member of the TIE Corps and one or more additional Subgroups.
Have a demonstrated ability to help/assist EH Members, especially lower ranked Members or new recruits.
Be able to host/maintain a website with directions, assistance and possibly a FAQ for newer Members.
Be able to work with the existing EH Command Staff.
Have a high presence in the online EH message Boards and IRC channels.

Interested applicants should email their applications to the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin).

Alvaak Council EGroup Formed: 06.04.03
As Emailed from: Deputy Grand Master of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood (FA Darkov)

The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi

"The Dark Brotherhood has a new unit within it's structure, that of the Alvaak Council, below you can read the description of the Council which tentatively tells you what it is about. At this point I would like each of the House Summits to nominate one of their members to take up the title of Nestor within their House, and sit on the body of the Alvaak Council, representing not only their House, but also their Clan and Order.

Email your choice of Nestor to the DGM ( dgm@darkbrotherhood.org ) and the P:DGM (kramerbirgit@hotmail.com)"

"Alvaak Council, a body of representatives from the Clans of the Dark Brotherhood. The purpose of this Council is to discuss and debate ideas for the progression of the Dark Brotherhood, it is also a forum for allowing constructive feedback about parts of the subgroup.

The Council is made up of one member from each House within the Dark Brotherhood, along with the Deputy Grand Master, his Praetor and chaired by the Overlord of Clan Alvaak. Each member of the Council carries the title of Nestor, and is chosen to represent the House by the Summit of that House. Their position on the Council is purely temporary, to ensure that the maximum number of ideas and opinions reach the Council, the entire body of Nestors is periodically replaced with new representatives. At any time the Overlord or the Deputy Grand Master can call for a new body of Nestors to replace the existing one.

Anyone may submit an idea or feedback to the Council via their House Nestor, it is then discussed by the Council and if an idea is deemed to be beneficial, it is refined and then sent on to the Dark Council for consideration by the Grand Master and the respective Dark Council members.

The Alvaak Council is a Mailing List, created using yahoogroups.com, it is recommended that every Nestor creates a user account on yahoogroups.com and selects the mailing option they wish to receive, as default members will be set to receive each individual email, however it should be noted that the daily digest option will be used by the static members of the Council."

Thanks for the Effort: 06.03.03
As Emailed From: CMDR/CM Ky Terrak/Sadhe/WingV/SSSD Sovereign

I just wanted to let all of you know that there are those of us that really appreciate the effort that all of you have put into this club... I don't know how often that you hear it so here you go... Thank you very much for the time and energy that each one of you put into this very detailed and intricate online experience... In the short time that I have been onboard I have made several friendships that I cherish and it has also given me an outlet to the one obsession that I know all of us share, the love for Star Wars and the what if I were there... This club has been put together and held together by an amazing team and I think that you all need to hear that every so often... So again... Thank you very much for the experience that I am able to share in and the life long dream that I have always had be able to come true...To be an Imperial Officer and to kick some serious rebel but with true friends of mine :P

CM Ky Terrak
"Serve the Empire above all others"

CMDR/CM Ky Terrak/Sadhe/WingV/SSSD Sovereign
PC/ISM/MoI/IS-2BW [CNTR] {IWATS-AIM-CBX-ICQ-IIC/1/2-M/1/2-SM/3-TT-XTT}

Regrets from me about Abuse from DB: 06.04.03
As Emailed From: DJK JKast (Sith)/QUA/Caliburnus of Scholae Palatinae

Hi Grand Admiral,

First, let me say this: I'm just a guy. I'm a random guy and yes I'm in the rDB. But, I'm writing to you for perhaps a different purpose than most of the letters that you get from rDB members. In the past months of seeing what has gone on between the DB and the EH and the EHDB, I've been really appalled, and I can't say by just one side, but by both.

I am in the DB now because I'm here with my friends. When it came down to deciding between the two sides of the argument, it came down to the fact that all of my friends were in the DB, not still with the EH. I am deeply saddened by this, however, because I can see how much trouble everyone goes through here and how the amazing organization of this group has kept it going for so long, even with thousands of members.

I know that every day you must get "I hate Ronin" e-mail, and I'm sure that Ast gets the same. If I were you, I know that it'd be hard on me getting stuff like that when I know that I'm trying to do what I believe is right and trying to keep what I have worked so hard for. The problem here is that, that both sides know, very steadfast, that they are doing what is right. The problem with that problem is that neither side is right because there is no right situation here, so no one will really benefit from it.

What I am really writing to you to say is that I am personally sorry for all of the stuff you've had to take in the past month or so or whatever. It might not mean much for you to hear that, but I guess it helps me knowing that I've said it. I personally have wanted in no way to be allied against you, harass you in any way, or anything like that. It pains me to be associated with a group who does, but it just seems like that's where I belong. I'm the Quaestor of a house with no active members. I finally get my chance at having a leading position, and that chance gives me a house with no members.

I want to close this E-mail with just, I'm sorry. I honestly can't stand to watch arguments between you and one of my friends or between a friend in EH and a friend in DB, it's just senseless. I feel sorry for everything you're getting, and I thought maybe one little E-mail out of a big group might feel kinda welcome or something. Hell, I doubt you even read it, but it's worth a shot.

Sincerely,

DJK JKast (Sith)/QUA/Caliburnus of Scholae Palatinae
[KSOE: CCE]
DC/(BN)/Cr-1A
{IWATS: SM/2-M/1/2-RT-AIM}

06.08.03

EH Gear Imperial Store Upgrade: 06.05.03
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

The Imperial Store has been upgraded with 5 different colors to choose from for EH Gear.

http://www.cafeshops.com/emperor

So, if you want to help the FC defray some of the expenses of the EH Domain (i.e. eh.org, eh.net, etc.) and help get the name of the EH out there, please consider picking up some EH Gear !!!

Newsletter #93 Posted (January 2003 Edition): 06.02.03
As Authored By: Executive Officer (SA Astatine) and emailed from: Communications Officer (FA AbsoluteK)

At 10:55 PM 01/06/2003 +0800, jpboyce@indigo.net.au wrote:

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jpboyce/nl93.zip (8.2megs)

Online: http://theholo.net/nls/eh/93/
ZIP: http://theholo.net/nls/eh/zips/hammer93.zip

COMM/FA AbsoluteK/CS-8/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/GOE/GSx2/SS/BS/PC/ISMx9/MoI/IS-1GR-1PR/LoC-CS-Rx3/MoC-1SoC-1GoC/CoE/CoB/LoA/OV-3E
{IWATS-AIM-BX-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-PHP-PHP-VBS} [DRAG]
--==EH b0tologist==--
--==CBX Professor==--

Applications Open for Logistics Officer: 05.31.03
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Logistics Office
(URL to be updated soon...!)

Position Description:

The Logistics Officer (LO) handles distribution of important Fleet Communiqués to the Members of the Emperor's Hammer. In addition, the LO acts as Chief Archivist for the EH and is responsible for maintaining duplicate copies of important Clubs files, newsletters, manuals, etc. As chief archivist for the Fleet, the LO is responsible for hosting/posting the Newsletters.

Unfortunately, we have not heard from AD Tron in a few months. Considering that he is currently stationed in Iraq, and most likely will not be returning to his EH duties soon, I am forced to now open the position of Logistics Officer (LO/CS-11) for applications.

However, considering AD Tron's dedicated service to not only the EH but also the US military, he will be guaranteed an honored position in the EH upon his return.

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:

Selection Criteria - Essential

Be capable of hosting a STABLE mirror WWW site for archiving all important, historical EH files (including NLs, manuals, files, etc.). This includes 100-200 MBs of EH related files, which can be expected to grow with time.
Develop/maintain an interface/database website (i.e. EH Library or EH Codex) to access all of these files and archives.
Prepare a respectful and creative EH Memorium WWW site linked to the Logistics Office WWW site and EH Domain which presents those of us that have passed away.
Have the EH Rank of Rear Admiral or higher.
Been a Member of the EH (any Subgroup) in good standing for 1+ years.
Good written communication skills
An acceptable level of presence in online media such as IRC, message boards, etc.
Fast Email response time
The ability to work with a wide range of EH personnel, including the Executive Officer
The ability to work to extreme deadlines

Immediate duties for the successful candidate will include the updating of the EH Codex and other historical archives, as well as the acquisition of webspace to host the various files from.

You must address each criteria with supporting evidence. Simply saying "Yes, I can do that" will not be enough. Include specific examples of your experience. You should meet at least the essential criteria to be
considered for the position. You will be expected to perform the core duties as listed and if you are unwilling to perform them, don't waste time by applying. You must include at least three (3) references. At least one must be a current or former superior (preferably current). Ensure you have their permission first. If it is found out that you did not gain permission, this will reflect upon your application in a negative light.

Applications should be sent to the Fleet Commander ( garonin@aol.com ) and Executive Officer ( jpboyce@indigo.net.au ) with the subject "Application for Logistics Officer".

A Letter of Thanks: 05.31.03
As Emailed From: RSV/RA Autoris Maximus/M/FRG Phoenix/Reserves

Sir I am writing you to inform you that my tour of overseas duty is coming to a close and I will be coming home soon and will be returning to active status in the TC. I would like to thank you and the EH for your support of people like me in the time I have spent in war for the U.S. Army. I hope I will be home in about a month and can then find a spot in the TC to lead again. Thank you again for your support.

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SFC Christopher Eastridge -Det 1 2082 20th SFG
RSV/RA Autoris Maximus/M/FRG Phoenix/Reserves
SSx5/BSx3/PCx3/ISMx4/MoI/LoC-IS-Rx4/DFC-Rx3/CoL/CoB/LoAx2/OV-2E [PLDN] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BOT-BX-CBX-ICQ-M/1/2-RT-SM/2/3-TT-XTM/1}
ACO Autoris Maximus (Sith)

Fleet Commander's Note:

As is tradition in the Emperor's Hammer, those of our Membership serving in their country's respective armed forces have been especially noticed by the EH. These hardworking, often taken for granted military folks deserve all of our support during these crazy times...

Again, my personal thanks for your sacrifice to your nation...We are proud of you !

Star Wars Galaxies EH/Fringe Player Association Website: 05.29.03
As Emailed From: FHND/HRO Darknyte/Command Staff/The Fringe

I've created a site (in progress) for the upcoming Galaxies PA group within the EH. Currently the site has a news database and databases ready for FAQs/Manuals and Game Reviews. There is also a download section ready for Galaxies related files. This site is going to be our primary news source for the EH's Galaxies PA. I'll be updating it as new materials become available. It's located at http://galaxies.minos.net.

FHND/HRO Darknyte/Command Staff/The Fringe

~DN

Fleet Commander's Note:

With MinosNIC currently going through a switch in servers and IP addresses (which are propagating now through the web), this link may not function properly. It should work within 24-48 hours.

FC Report # 0 (2003-06-15)