Fleet Commander Report # 0

September 2001

09.30.01

A Somber Request (from the Rebel Squadrons): 09.12.01
As Emailed From: Rebel Squadrons Fleet Commander (FA Dave)

Greetings, fellow Fleet Commanders.

Recently, the United States has been hit by perhaps its greatest tragedy ever. We all lead responsible, international organizations, and thus have the ability to make our voices heard. The Rebel Squadrons as an organization has taken a stance on this issue, and our High Command is unified in our statement.

I now ask if it would be possible for all of our clubs to make a joint statement to the families of the victims, to the United States, to the culprits, indeed, to the world. Let the entire online Star Wars community stand together on this issue!

I have pasted the RS' resolution condemning the attacks at the bottom of this email. It may serve as a springboard for a resolution of our clubs combined. Please let me know if you are interested in this idea, and what kind of statement you all would like to make.

Most Sincerely,

Dave Trebonious-Astoris
RSFC

"The Rebel Squadrons is an international organization, and we therefore hold views as a club. In the wake of the devastating tragedies at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and other crash sites, many nations have spoken out against the perpetrators of these acts.

The Rebel Squadrons, as an organization, now joins this solemn roll call. We are shocked and disturbed by the attacks and the loss of life. Our condolences go out to each and every family touched by loss, and also to the American people as a whole, who have suffered such a catastrophe. Finally, we condemn those who have committed these acts; not their religion, not their race, but simply those people and the governments that harbor them.

May justice be swift."

Fleet Commander's Note

The Emperor's Hammer joins with the RS in condemning last week's tragedy in the strongest terms. Let us all stand together and hope to shed some light in all this darkness...

I thank you all for your support and I also ask ALL EH Members to be mindful of NOT acting like the terrorists and NOT to engage in racist of derogatory comments in EH online areas (i.e. our IRC Channels).

May the Force be with us all...!

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-6E/LoA
[DJP(Sith)/Overlord of Alvaak, SL] {IWATS-Core}
http://www.emperorshammer.org

Loss of IWTAC (Neo): 09.19.01
As Emailed From: Rear Admiral Iylan Kano

<SALUTE>

David Andrews, known to you all as Neo, the IWTAC and Aedile of House Marka Ragnos passed away last night in a car crash, aged just 16 years of age.

Dave was great personal friend who I have known for several years. He was most unique person I have ever met, with a singular humour that hid a great intelligence and perceptiveness. Qualities that gained him many friends, even among those who barely knew him, and that would have served him to distinction in his chosen career of Law.

The Emperor’s Hammer was the ultimate experience for someone who could not quote from any of the four Star Wars films, but also from any of the books. I will never forget our conversations as to how exactly to pronounce Tyhco Celchu or Yuuzhan Vong, or our joint frantic search for more news on Episode II or the next New Jedi Order book.

I can only say how glad I am that he got the chance to create his own lightsaber as Dark Jedi Knight in the Dark Brotherhood; something he had strived and worked for since he joined, eleven months ago. I know how proud he was to have earned that privilege and also to have won the Mission Design section of the Brotherhood wide Vendetta. Those of you within Clan Naga Sadow know what I mean when I say how important he was to us all, his humour, his hard work and his love of what he did. I for one know how strange the clan will seem without him.

Dave gave so much his time to the Infiltrator Wing and it is a better place by far due to his efforts. First commander of White Squadron, he spent many happy months and made it the most active, fun and prosperous squadron in the fleet. After turning down many position promotions, he was eventually convinced to accept Wing Commander. To this, as to everything else he did, he brought all his effort, humour and sense of belonging. After a period where he dedicated his efforts on his Dark Brotherhood career he returned to the Infiltrator Wing to serve as its Tactical Officer. There, his love for X-wing vs TIE Fighter and X-wing Alliance helped him strive towards developing new missions, battles and competitions.

Myself, Rear Admiral Mutilator and Admiral Figaro will be taking leave effectively immediately. I cannot speak for other two, but I know that I myself will continue to do as much as possible during the coming days. I know this is exactly what Dave would have wanted me to do and I hope that the magnificent community that is the Emperor’s Hammer will help me and my friends come to terms with this tragic loss.

We will remember him.

<SALUTE>

Rear Admiral Iylan Kano
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Krath Priest
Sergeant
MC-60 Storm Hawk/IW/EH
(Krath)/QUA/Marka Ragnos of Naga Sadow
SL/Vindictive/Vengeance/4/LCF Friggia =S=

In memory of a friend...09.19.01
As Emailed From: IWCOM (RA Trevor)

{Salute}

It is with great sadness that the first promotion I make as IWCOM is to a friend who is no longer with us.

When I joined the Infiltrator Wing, my first Flight Leader was Neo. Very quickly I found he was a very happy, go lucky person who seemed to almost not have a care in the universe.

A quote that I have had with my ID line for some time has a different meaning now. I have been witness to Emperor's Hammer members pass on before, but this is the first time it is a member I have had the pleasure of working with.

Words cannot describe the pain felt by those who knew him online, and emotions cannot be described by those who knew him in reality.

I hearby promote Brigadier Neo to the rank of Rear Admiral and in his honour will rename the MC90 Despot, in the Karanna System Defence Battle Group to MC90 Neo.

I convey to his friends and family nothing but my deepest condolences regarding their loss.

Fare well Neo....

Trevor Rastyn
Knight of the Warspite
IWCOM/RA Trevor Rastyn/IWCS-1/MC60 WarHammer/IW/EH
LoM, SV, MoD(x2), MC1(x5), MC2(x15), VC(x4), CBV(x2), IWwGW-IE, LSM, MoI,
HSM, OotW, MoC, LoA (x2)
[IWATS Core, SM/2, M/1, M/2, CBX, ICQ] [IWTA CapEx, SGK, SCC, SRW]

"...and with the coming of the night, in the morning we shall remember them."

Neo: 09.19.01
As Emailed From: Peter J. (Pete) Zimmerschied AKA: LC Viper Axxemann

For the first time since my first dog died ten years ago, I've shed a tear after hearing tragic news. I never did get the chance to meet Dave in person, I had a good working relationship with Neo both when he was my wing commander when I first joined the IW, and when he was my XO when I commanded Intruder.

Dave had a knack for making me laugh, be it from his online antics, to his insanely composed e-mails, I always laughed. And now, today, I just can't muster up the nerve to even smile. I just wish I had more to say about him.

My deepest condolences go out to all his friends and family. We're gonna miss you, Dave.

Peter J. (Pete) Zimmerschied AKA: LC Viper Axxemann
Beaumont, Alberta, Canada

<HONOUR SALUTE>

WC/LC Viper Axxemann/Wing 1/MC90 Renegade/TF2/IW/EH
[LoM/MoDx3/MC1x3/MC2x8/VC/CBVx4stars/WC/IW/MoI(2rec)/HSM/EG/MoC-BOC]
{IWTA- MSE - SCC - SRW}
(Alpha Strike Series W-Wing: PitViper)
DOC/CM Viper Axxemann/FMC-IW/Wing 1/MC90 Renegade [DOC]

"For He who sheds His blood with me this day shall be my Brother."

Executive Officer's Note

I talked with the new IWCOM. We'd like the IW's ship "MC90 Despot" to be renamed to the "MC90 Neo" in the Fleet Order of Battle.

Thanks!

= Sector Admiral Kawolski, Executive Officer and Fleet Systems Engineer =
- XO-FSE/SA Kawolski/CS-2/VSD Stalwart (#691)
- MoH/ICx2/OoR/GOE/GSx4/SSx3/BSx2/PCx6/ISMx6 [EXCR]
- MoI-DC/MoT-7rh-1gh-89bh/LoC-CSx7/MoC-1BoC
- CoSx3/CoE/CoL/CoB/LoAx3/OV-3E
- {IWATS-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-NS-SM/1/2-TM}
- http://www.kawolski.com - http://www.tiecorps.org

Fleet Commander's Note

This has been a VERY tough week for the Emperor's Hammer with the loss of two of its younger, energetic and more popular Members. It is always sad to have an EHer pass, but it is especially difficult when the loss is so sudden and tragic. Our condolences to the families and friends of their loved ones.

The EH has lost several people in its 7 year history, but the two recent events have caused me to pass and express some of my own feelings to the Membership.

Some close to me have asked (more than once...:) why do I do this ? Why do I "waste" countless hours and money to keep this club going. The reason is simple...the Members...YOU are why I do this ! I have seen friendships made, bonds forged, weddings, deaths, and just about everything else one finds in RL society. It is truly remarkable the depth of the emotions and attitudes generated in the EH. On a daily basis, I am constantly amazed (and challenged) with the myriad of emails, MB posts, www sites, etc. generated in the EH. You folks are truly remarkable and have breathed life into the EH and honor those of us who have fallen with your continued support and dedication.

In these tough times, I challenge all of us to remember that the world, the EH, indeed life itself, will go on...However, we should all pause and honor our fallen heroes...!!!

<SALUTE>...in peace...

May the Force be with us all...!

EH Memorium Updated: 09.17.01
As Emailed From: Logistics Officer (AD Ramos)

Logistics Office

The EH Memorium is fully updated and has a new look to make it a more respectable and somber place. The URL is http://iw.ehonline.org/LO/memorium. I am currently writing and finding descriptions for other EH members, besides nero fel, who have passed away.

I bring you this news regretfully, since I wish no one from the EH had passed away, but I do so anyway,

The Memorium is updated... http://iw.ehonline.org/LO/memorium/desc.asp?hero=32

Thanks,

LO/AD Ramos

FA Kramer Awarded Medal of Honor: 09.11.01
As Recommended By: COM/RA Proton/SSSD Sovereign

(Please see the Operations Manual for medal descriptions)

GA Ronin and SA Kawolski,

I recommend Fleet Admiral Kramer for the Medal of Honor.

Kramer's value to the Emperor's Hammer is very simple to understand: In four years as commodore of the SSSD Sovereign, he made things fun and entertaining for his subordinates.

His positive effects in the TIE Corps cannot be measured on a medal board, in dominance of 10 IRC channels, in creation of massive programs, etc. But in intangible terms, his contributions blow away those of some other officers who constantly tout their own records and point to the stacks of hardware on their uniforms.

And, imagine this: Kramer is an actually genuine likable guy, a kind human being whom I never once remember being rude or overbearing.

I don't even hold his allegiance to the Minnesota Twins against him ;)

I would like to quote COL Calzeo Inkwolf, who was the Wing II WC in Kramer's command until recently:

"COM Kramer has always been a fine commander. He has made the Sov a fun place to be, with his joining in on the message chains, singling out exceptional members, and creating a cool atmosphere for role-playing. Under his leadership, the Sov has maintained its policy of keeping things fun, with more emphasis on good times and friendship than high scores--though we've had plenty of those as well!

"Commodore Kramer's scorpions are a byword throughout the ship, the upholders of Sov discipline. His other minions are also well-known--Crusher the Hutt secretary, Napoleon the Electric Arowana, not to mention the infamous Fred and Barney! What would any Sov fan-fic or message chain be without mention of these official horrors of the ship?

"Commodore Kramer monitored the message chains regularly, and never failed to take special notice of pilots who were communicative and active. He was very involved in the decision-making process of appointing new squadron commanders and approving medals, and took steps to encourage innovative competition design and leadership.

"Maybe he didn't turn up on IRC or the MBs much, maybe he didn't run a lot of comps himself over the last year. But he was always there for anyone who needed him, and always involved in and attentive to the activities of the wings.

"I offer a salute to a fine officer and a great leader--Commodore Kramer will be missed terribly."

The undersigned endorse this recommendation for the MoH for FA Kramer.

Thanks,

<SALUTE>

COM/RA Proton/SSSD Sovereign
WC/COL Ford Prefect/Wing II/SSSD Sovereign
WC/LC Sequoh Marden/Wing III/SSSD Sovereign
WC/LC Reaper/Wing IV/SSSD Sovereign
WC/COL SickMan/Wing V/SSSD Sovereign
WC/LC Jesseb Skyrauch/Wing VI/SSSD Sovereign
CMDR/GN Devin/Omega/SSSD Sovereign
FM/GN Compton/Omega 1-2/SSSD Sovereign

GoE Awarded to Fleet Admiral Priyum Patel: 09.15.01
As Recommended By: Tactical Officer (FA Striker)

(Please see the Operations Manual for medal descriptions)

Greetings,

I would like to highlight today the work done by our very own Flight Officer, Fleet Admiral Priyum Patel. Pri has been in charge of the Flight Office, the most time-consuming place of the fleet (well, as much as the Tactical Office of course ;-), for the past seven months now if I'm right, and has always shown high standards of activity. I do not remember a TIE Corps meeting without him, and he has proven to be a very qualified leader for the TIE Corps. Therefore, I would like to recommend him for the Grand Order of the Emperor, in recognition of his hard work as Flight Officer, considering his last "award" was his promotion to Fleet Admiral five months ago.

Thank you for your time.

o)[x<>x<>x||:[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TAC-PROF/FA Striker/CS-3/SSSD Sovereign
OoR/GoE/GS/SSx2/BS/PC/ISMx6/MoI/MoT-12rh-2gh-71bh/IS-2BW-1SR
LoC-PSx50/DFCx2/MoC-BoC-23B-13S-8G/CoS/CoL/CoB/LoAx5/OV-3E [LGNR], SBL(Sith)
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-RT-SM/1/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XTM-XTT}
IWATS Professor, XWA Mission Design Course - http://iwats-xam.cjb.net

Tactics Office Updates: 09.09.01
As Emailed From: Tactical Officer (FA Striker)

Tactical Office

Tactical Manual Updated

The Tactical Manual (http://www.tiecorps.org/tac/tac-man) has been updated to reflect new changes in submissions procedures and requirements, and in the internal structure of the Tactical Staff.

The Tactical Manual (http://www.tiecorps.org/tac/tac-man) contains all information related to custom mission requirements and submissions, to the structure of the Tactical Staff, as well as the Emperor's Hammer cheating policy, mission editors and authorized game updates. It is a must see for anything related to official Emperor's Hammer custom missions, should you want to fly or create these missions.

FCHG Creation Competition Results

Greetings,

Last July, the Tactical Office organized a mission creation competition, the best submissions becoming FCHG Battles. After some long weeks of rating and correction, it is my pleasure to release you the results of this competition. Due to the quality of some submissions, it has been decided to release under "FCHG Battle" status the top 2 battles in each category. Without further waiting, here are the results:

Place	TIE	XvT / BoP	XWA
1st (IS-PR)	LC Drake	LC Marcin Szydlowski CPT Wes Janson	CPT RogueWing LCM Grazioli
2nd (IS-SR)	MAJ Shae Kitane RA Lohr Zadash	VA Ender mBind	FA Striker
3rd (IS-BR)	MAJ Beef	LCM Caltin Doros	CPT Gord Darkonian

All battles have been released and available for download from the Emperor's Hammer Battle Center (http://www.tiecorps.org/battles/).

For these who may wonder, TIE Battles have been rated and corrected by VA Troutrooper, XvT/BoP Battles rated by FA StarLion and corrected by LC Marcin Szydlowski, XWA Battles rated by COL Arso Slyth and corrected by yours truly.

The Tactical Office has decided to organize such a competition twice a year, for the Fleet Commander's and Emperor Hammer's birthdays. Sorry, it's a bit late this time due to the change of command ;-)

Thanks to all mission creators who have participated in this competition. Others submissions will be either released later this week or queued for review by the Tactical Staff.

I recommend everyone to fly these battles, which are from the best mission creators of the fleet !!!

o)[x<>x<>x||:[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TAC-PROF/FA Striker/CS-3/SSSD Sovereign
OoR/GoE/GS/SSx2/BS/PC/ISMx6/MoI/MoT-12rh-2gh-71bh/IS-2BW-1SR
LoC-PSx49/DFCx2/MoC-BoC-23B-13S-8G/CoS/CoL/CoB/LoAx5/OV-3E [LGNR], SBL(Sith)
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-RT-SM/1/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XTM-XTT}
IWATS Professor, XWA Mission Design Course - http://iwats-xam.cjb.net/

(IWATS) Articles for the Domain
As Emailed From: Training Officer (HA Astatine)

Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)

EH Ladder Reopens: 09.09.01

EH XvT/JK Competition Ladder

After being down for a while, the EH Ladder is now back up for season 3. New features and fixes include:

* Fixing of the double-reporting bug
* Improved error checking in all areas
* Changes in points allocation
* Addition of Match Formats, Season Length and Awards to the Rules.

The Ladder is currently running 3 divisions and the current season ends 7th November 2001. The Ladder is open to all members of the Emperor's Hammer, including all subgroups. You can reach the Ladder site at http://www.imperialacademy.org/ladder

IWATS Turns Five: 09.16.01

I've been trying to find out for a long, long time the inception date
for IWATS and the earliest reference I can find is NL 35 (September
1996). So, I guess we'll use that as the official date from now on.
IWATS was started by Pappy (HA Renegade) and now has grown today to be
the largest of the EH academies, offering a wide range of courses

HA Astatine - TO
e-mail: jpboyce@indigo.net.au

CHS Belzedar Resigns, Replacement Sought: 09.12.01
As Emailed From: Former Chancellor of the Senate (CHS Belzedar)

Imperial Senate

Gentlemen,

I'm not going to make this long and drawn out. Simply put, I am resigning from all my positions within the EH... Chancellor of the Imperial Senate, Vice President of Banking and as a Flight Member in the TIE Corps.
The reason for this is that I have recently entered college, and while my work is not strenuous to the point of my living in the library, I have found that my drive to complete my work within the EH has diminished. Rather than make the Senate, Corporate Division and my Squadron suffer, I've decided to move on.
I will take the position as Executive Councilor in the Senate, and as for the TIE Corps and Corporate Division, I wish to placed in the Reserves.

In regards to my successors... I am not naming one for the Imperial Senate. I believe that applications should be taken from everywhere, rather than simply keeping it in the Senate. As for the Corporate Division, I highly recommend Bevel Leeson to replace me as VPB.

I believe that is all... thank you all for the opportunities of leadership you have given me.

Sincerely,

Belzedar Tyraelir Sleygar
Chancellor of the Imperial Senate
Heir Apparent of Clan Tikeris of Ammuud
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHS/DRC Belzedar Sleygar (Aurora Prime/Aurora)/HC-1
BS/PC/ISMx2/CoL
[M-CRV: Klæl] [MDRT: Bhelliom] [ESHU: The Sardion] [LXY: Aldur's Orb] [Estate] [PORT-BST-STU] [BG-N-V] [Podium] [GS] [STx3] [CoKx3] {IWATS-AIM-GFX-IIC1/2/3-mIRC1/2-VBS}

Fleet Commander's Note

If you are interested in becoming the Subgroup Commander of the EH Senate, please Email the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) with your email application.

Applications have already been received from:

Thank you,

CD Prex Resigns, Replacement Sought: 09.19.01
As Emailed From: Former CD Prex (AD Quake)

Corporate Division (CD)

<SALUTE>

Grand Admiral Ronin, Sector Admiral Kawolski, members of the Emperor's Hammer Fleet,

It is with regret, yet firm conviction, that I wish to inform you of my decision to resign the Office of President to the Corporate Division, and my membership in the active part of the Emperor’s Hammer fleet, effective 19 September, 2001.

This letter explains the matters of conscience that have led me to resign from your command staff, and from the fleet entirely.

I have truly enjoyed my time, my work and my life with the Emperor’s Hammer. During the past 1½ years, I have worked alongside many fine individuals and have learned a great deal.

I appreciate the numerous opportunities I have received during my time, as I aforementioned, my time at the EH has really enriched my character and ability as a leader. As a direct result of this experience, and after careful consideration, I have decided to further my personal interests and professional goals by continuing work at college on a full-time basis.

Once again, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to those in the Emperor’s Hammer, who have help me in arriving at this decision. I am excited to take this step forward in my real-life commitments and sincerely hope that the Emperor’s Hammer supports my endeavours.

Upon completion of my degree program, should the EH find need for my skills, I would of course consider returning to this fine organisation. Until that time, I wish you nothing but continued success.

Yours sincerely,

Admiral QuaKe “Kinslayer” Harlander II, President of the Corporate Division.
GOE/PD/CDMx2/SS/BSx5/PCx3/ISMx5/MoI/MoT-1gh/LoCx2/MoC-1BoC/CoE/CoB
[DRAG] {IWATS-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2-M/1/2-PHP/1/2-RT-SM/2-TT-NxS}

Fleet Commander's Note

If you are interested in becoming the Subgroup Commander of the Corporate Division, please Email the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) with your email application.

Thank you,

IWCOM Figaro Resigns, RA Trevor Rastyn Appointed as Replacement: 09.19.01
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Infiltrator Wing

With the recent resignation of Former IWCOM (AD Figaro), RSV/RA Trevor Rastyn/M-FRG Fermi/IW/EH was promoted to the Position of IWCOM...!

AD Figaro's Resignation Email: 09.07.01

<Salute>

This may seem to be some repetitive reading for some of you. I must urge that this is not a rash decision;
I have thought this decision through and I think that this is the best course of action.

In business people talk of being promoted above their depth. In my case I think that I made a good Executive Officer, but I think that I’ve been promoted out of my depth and into my current position.

Several months ago the Infiltrator Wing was a flourishing sub-group. I was lucky enough to be the IW Executive Officer at that time. I was promoted to the position of IW Commander after Admiral Moreco’s
retirement.

Since then the IW has turned for the worse, and I believe that this is largely my fault. I’ve made some
rash decisions, a lot of them I’ve regretted. The IW is not nearly as good as it was under Admiral Moreco,
and this is despite my best efforts.

When I took to position of Infiltrator Wing Commander I was going through an exceptionally tough period of exams. Recently I received the results. While the results were not bad, they could have been better. Now I’m embarking on my next set of courses and the IW is becoming a distraction to my studies, and while I don’t think I’m losing the will to continue, it’s becoming far more difficult. This is down to the Internet access at my college being very limited, and the multitude of extra work that I’m getting.

As you all know there have been several crises in the IW through recent weeks. These were also largely my fault.

Resigning from the position that I can honestly say that I’ve put my all into is a difficult thing to do. I don’t want to do it by any means, however my shorting comings in the position and with my schoolwork piling up I feel that I have to.

Finally, I have several requests to make. Firstly I would not like this letter to be published on the EH news site, just simply that I resigned. Secondly I would like to recommend Rear Admiral Mutilator, the current IW Flight and Training Officer for two things, a very well deserved (his work as the IWFT, and the on the IW website/roster) promotion to Vice Admiral and that he successes me as the Infiltrator Wing Commander. He is an excellent command Officer, he has proved this time and again through his time in the IW and I believe that he would make an excellent IW Commander. Lastly, I would like to enter the reserves.

It may not be my place to request such things, but these are my final wishes.

I thank you for all the things that you’ve helped me with through my time as the IW Commander and I’m sorry that this is how I repay you.

Admiral Figaro (ret)

MAJ Osan'gar Appointed New Lord Ambassador: 09.19.01
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

EH Advanced Guard

With the recent resignation of Nashaa KamBuel, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) and Executive Officer (SA Kawolski) have agreed to appoint MAJ Osan'gar as the new Lord Ambassador of the Emperor's Hammer an commander of the Advanced Guard, the EH Diplomatic Corps...

Osan'gar has been promoted to the conditional Rank of Rear Admiral (RA).

The other applicants considered included:

EH Northwest News Blurb: 09.10.01
As Emailed From: WC/MAJ Charles Spencer/Wing XIX/SSD Avenger

After discussions with many people and the approval of Certain Command Staff, I have decided to open a forum on the first EH Northwest meeting. There are many people that live in or around the area of the Pacific Northwest in the United States and after discussing with many people I have come to the conclusion that a meeting in the Seattle area would be very feasible.

To set up a discussion and see all who is interested in the EH I need such interested people to mail me (xdemosthenesx@hotmail.com) with a Subject: EH Northwest so I can add you to a mail string and update news as this Meeting formation progresses. A good number of us are in college so I would also like to set the meeting in a time that wouldn't interfere with Work and School schedules. I would love to hear your ideas and are looking forward to meeting many of you in person.

WC/MAJ Charles Spencer/Wing XIX/SSD Avenger
ISM/IS-2SW/LoC-PSx195/DFC-SWx11/CoB [KNGT] {IWATS-CBX-IIC/1/2-M/1/2-RT-SM/2}
(Sith) GRD Demosthenes/Archanis/Taldryan
IW/CPT/Razor/Fear

09.14.01

Reconnaissance Officer (FA Keiran Idanian) Secures Email Interviews with Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca") and Michael Sheard ("Admiral Ozzel"): 09.06.01
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (FA Keiran Idanian)

Recon Office

Thanks to the tenacity and hard work of our RO, we have two Star Wars actor interviews...Michael Sheard ("Admiral Ozzel") and Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca"). Our thanks to these fine actors for taking the time out of their busy schedules to speak with us !

Without further adieu, the interviews...

Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca"): 09.05.01

Subj: Re: Emperor's Hammer Interview Questions
Date: 9/5/01 10:37:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: PWMayhew
To: Keiran Idanian

1.) Why did you try out for the part of Chewbacca?

I received a phone call after having played the Minotaun in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. The crew that I had worked with had recommended me for the part. It was a very quick interview and George simply asked if I could do the part and I was away to fit costumes within an hour.

2.) What were your favorite things about portraying Chewbacca?

It was a challenge and I was working with some great actors. I was very young in the business and full of curiosity.....I still am.

3.) What were your least favorite things about portraying Chewbacca?

A suit that was my friend in Norway and my enemy in the Desert.

4.) How hot was the Chewie suit?

It was hot, but it was a knitted suit that could breath is there was moving air around. I managed but probably didn't smell that great most of the time.

5.) Out of all the Star Wars books you've read with Chewie in them, which one is your favorite and why?

That would be Rebel Dawn, the book where Chewie gets married and you get to go to his home planet and meet his friends and family.

6.) How did you feel about Chewie dying in Vector Prime?

What should I say here, I didn't like it, of course. No one that I've spoken with liked it either.

7.) As Chewie, did you ever feel like bonking Luke Skywalker over the head? Why?

No, I don't think so, should I have?? It certainly would have changed the movie.

8.) Would you ever want to be Chewie again?

Of course I would and here's where I get to put in my request to the fans. Steve Sansweet, who can be reached through the official Star Wars Website under the Jedi Council, is in charge of Fan Relations. If you would like to see Chewie return in Episode III, please write to Steve and tell him so. I thank you.

9.) What are your favorite hobbies, and why?

My hobbies at the moment are my dog Oscar the Rhodesian Ridgeback, my two cats Cuthbert and Emie, and my two teenage daughters, they keep me busy when I'm at home. I also enjoy Do It Yourself projects around the house.

10.) What is your favorite book, and why?

Treasure Island

11.) What is your favorite movie, and why?

Star Wars and old westerns

12.) Out of everything you've been through with the Star Wars trilogy, would you do it again, if you had the choice?

Absolutely. My life would have been completely different without it.

13.) Do you have any other projects that you are currently working on?

Yes, I will put on another big hairy suit this fall to play the title role in a film called Bigfoot.

Michael Sheard ("Admiral Ozzel"): 09.06.01

Subj: Re: Emperor's Hammer Interview Questions
Date: 9/6/01 9:36:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: msheard@michaelsheard.com (michael sheard)
To: KeiranIdanian@aol.com

Hi - here are my replies.

I trust you find them OK.

Greetings Mr. Sheard (AD Ozzel),

<salute>

My apologizes on the delay, with school and trying to get everything together the week can start to fly by really quick! :)

I would like to say that I really appreciate you doing this!

Here are the questions:

These questions are from some members of the Emperor's Hammer (3, 5), but most are from me. :)

1.) What are you're hobbies?

With three volumes of my memoirs already completed and a fourth having just been commissioned, writing is certainly my main relaxation. But I also enjoy walking with our dog, I play golf - not very well! - I fish and I enjoy watching sport - on TV! I don't mean I like being crushed in crowds! Come to think of it I enjoy television a lot. There are still good programmes being made and I love the old movies.

2.) When you saw Star Wars: A New Hope, did you ever think you'd be in the next one?

Oh dear! I don't think saw it before I made 'Empire'. I'd heard about it of course, but when my agent rang and said they were making a sequel to the first (forth) one, neither of us knew what the films were called. If I remember correctly my agent called them 'Star - something or other' and said there was a part in the new one which fitted nicely in between the movie I'd just finished and a TV series I was due to start in a month's time. She said that it wasn't much of a part but there was a rather nice death!

3.) How do you feel about being known as the guy who Vader strangled (Even though many others died the same way)?

As I've just said, the part fitted in between those other two engagements. If it had been any longer I'd not have been free to do it. So, yes, I guess I liked the fact that Vader got rid of me!

4.) Did you enjoy being the character of AD Ozzel and why?

Please don't think me flippant, but I have done over 800 TV productions and 44 feature films. Ozzel was a part that I was offered, I played it to the best of my ability - as I always do - and then I went on to the next engagement. I enjoyed my death, which I did in one take, and I very much enjoy all the great folk I'm now meeting at conventions. These gatherings are hugely enjoyable.

5.) Do you think that if Lucas had granted you Force Powers, you could've kicked Vader's ass?

I should think so, don't you?!

6.) Out of the forty movies you've been in, which one did you enjoy the most and why?

This is always a difficult question for me, because I've been very fortunate and found something good in every part I've played - except one and you'll have to read my first book to find the answer! But the movie with a wonderful location (Greece), great cast (Roger Moore, who did the foreword to my first book, David Niven, Stephanie Powers, Elliott Gould et al, good script, great part for me, was called 'Escape to Athena'.

7.) Out of the forty movies you've been in, which one did you least enjoy, and why?

'Holiday on the Buses' because I'd enjoyed doing the TV series on which it was based and I'd have liked to do more in the movie. It was, however, very early on in my career.

8.) How do you feel about the Star Wars films (should they have been a little different, in your opinion)?

I think number one took a wrong turning - I did a radio discussion recently about 'The Phantom Edit'. This guy - nobody knows who he is - has re-edited the film and cut over 20 minutes, including as much as possible of J. J. Binks! My favourite and George's as it happens is 'Empire' and not only because it includes the best screen death ever!

9.) What was it like to work with Lucas and members of the Star Wars cast?

George did not of course direct 'Empire', but he was around all the time. A very nice, shy man. As for the rest of the cast, we're still working very happily together at conventions and loving it. We're all great friends.

10.) What made you want to become an actor and how did you go about doing it?

You know, I'm going to be a bit cheeky and recommend you to my wonderful first book, 'Yes, Mr. Bronson'! It's a great read, by the way. Suffice it to say here that I was born in Aberdeen in Scotland, my Father was a Minister and put on little plays for the children of his parish, and I trained at RADA - The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

11.) Did someone inspire you to become an actor? If so, who and why?

It's all in the book! But I did see a movie called 'The Wooden Horse' 20 times in the same week when I was six!

12.) What is your favourite movie and why?

'The Wooden Horse' of course! To this day it remains everything for me. Perhaps it's because I still see it with six year old eyes, I don't know, but I think it's perfect.

13.) Who is your favourite actor or actress and why?

Heck - I confess, time is getting a bit tight, so forgive me if I step quickly over these last few.

Alistair Sim, Michael Hordern, Peter Finch, David Niven, Roger Moore - whatever he says, he's a very good film actor - and Judi Dench.

14.) What is your favourite book, and why?

Apart from mine you mean?! Winnie the Pooh - honestly!

15.) How do you feel about being an Honorary Member of the Emperor's Hammer?

Great - we must get together again soon. Why not come and see me at the Frankfurt Book Fair (10th -12th October) or join us for the Dark Side Con in Muenster? I'll be selling copies of my books there, too!

Again, thanks so much! Have a great day!

My pleasure - see Ya and Yours Aye,

Michael.

Interviewer: FA Keiran Idanian
Fleet Admiral/Emperor's Hammer
www.emperorshammer.org

Newest Emperor's Hammer Honorary Members - Anthony Daniels ("C-3PO") and Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca"): 08.24.01
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (FA Keiran Idanian)

The email from Anthony Daniels designated 'representative'...

Subj: RE: Greetings From the Emperor's Hammer
Date: 8/21/01 6:29:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: thewebmaster@anthonydaniels.com (thewebmaster@)

Dear Kieran

Thanks very much for your message. I'm sorry for the delay but we have been experiencing some problems with various web servers.

Anthony is too busy working and travelling to give any interviews at the moment but he would be delighted be become an honorary member of Emperor's Hammer. He will enjoy following your discussions on your web site.

Good luck to you all

Best wishes

The Guest master

The Email from Peter Mayhew...

Subj: Re: Emperor's Hammer Interview Questions
Date: 9/6/01 11:31:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: PWMayhew
To: Keiran Idanian

Dear Keiran,

I would be delighted and honored to become a member of the Emperor's Hammer with exchanged links. Please send the link to my webmaster....his name is Rick.. at : thatlazybum@hotmail.com. He has been working on a links page this week, so now is a good time. Cheers, Peter

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Grand Order of the Emperor (GoE) Medal Awards
Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Emperor's Hammer Grand Order of the Emperor (GoE) Medal
(Please see the Operations Manual for medal descriptions)

Recommendation for GOE (FA AbsoluteK): 08.24.01
As Recommended By: Training Officer (HA Astatine)

With the outgoing of a member, we have the chance to sit back, review and reflect on what they've done, from the start to the end of their career. I've done this with the outgoing IO, AbsoluteK and have decided to put forward this recommendation.

I've been in the EH three and a half years and without a doubt, AbsoluteK has been one of the best, if not THE best Internet Officer I've seen in that time. While most IOs sat back and were content with minor projects, he aggressively push internet technology to the masses of the EH. It reached the heights of the hosting services on ehnet.org and emperorshammer.ca, providing members with fast, reliable hosting free of banners, with accessable technical support and a feature set that put most other free providers to shame. The Image Archive has grown to contain over 460 files, ranging from individual member photos to graphic art. The VBScript course was a first, a collaboration between the Internet Office and the Training Office (not easy considering the guy who's TO :P). This collaboration will hopefully be fulfilled with a series of ASP, PHP and database design courses that will teach members the skills and knowledge required to make
database-driven websites, such technology that is used by some of the EH's biggest sites (TC.org, DB site, message boards). The Site of the Week (SOTW), once vilified has become a showcase for EH's finest web designers, while careful awarding of the Commendation of Excellence (CoE) has further marked the best from the rest.

I think all this work and a few other things I haven't mentioned are justification enough for him to get a GOE. His last promotion was also 6 months ago and I think this award would be the perfect way to say "Thanks for all you've done" as well as to round off an exceptional, if unfortunately short, career.

HA Astatine - TO

GoE Awarded to FA Keiran Idanian for Star Wars Actor Relations: 09.06.01
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) and Executive Officer (SA Kawolski)

For securing these most recent actor interviews as well as his ceaseless efforts as the EH Reconnaissance Officer...constantly expanding our presence and popularity on the Internet, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) and Executive Officer (SA Kawolski) here appoint FA Keiran Idanian with the Emperor's Hammer Grand Order of the Emperor (GoE) Medal !

FA Starlion Resigns as TAC, FA Striker Named as Replacement: 08.31.01
As Emailed From: Former Tactical Officer (FA Starlion)

Tactical Office

Gentlemen;

I realize this letter is late in coming; that the changes that this letter revolves around have already been made. However, I should wish to formally announce that I hereby relinquish the position of Tactical Officer to Fleet Admiral Striker.

It has been great serving as a member of the Command Staff for the past few months; I would personally like to thank the Grand Admiral and the Executive Officer for the opportunities laid before me.

To the rest of the fleet, I apologize. I realize that during my time the Tactical Office has often stagnated with the various aspects of the office. Of this I blame only myself, and assure the fleet that under the new Tactical Officer, more will get done.

To the new Tactical Officer; I will be here, waiting to assist you in any way necessary, as is fit for a Command Attaché.

"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away..." - General Douglas A. MacArthur

Command Attache to the Tactical Officer
Fleet Admiral StarLion

AD Khan Retires, Crix Madine Appointed as Replacement CA:FC: 08.27.01
As Emailed From: Former CA:FC AD Khan

<SALUTE>

Greetings Grand Admiral Ronin,

I'd like to tell you that I am finally back from my vacation in New York City.

But with my return I have had bad and sad news at home. a week before to leave for NYC, my father was recovered in a hospital cause he had so pain in his back. Few days after he was recovered we discovered he was affected by a cancer at his spine. I didn't tell you before because I was hopping that it was a curable thing, but it isn't. Now today I was able to talk with the docs and they says he has only few months ahead and I need to devote him all the time I can. I am resigning from all my positions around the EH and move to reserves. I'll continue to work only as PCON of Alvaak because the DB it has always my first though and what I care for in the EH and I need to work on it to concentrate on something else to relax. I am sorry that I am already resigning from my position of CA:FC only after few months in charge but I am sure you can understand my reasons. I hereby recommend Crix as my replacement. I know that Tron is doing a good job in this weeks of my absence, but I will pass to Tron my PCON position If I'll not be able fulfill my duties of PCON. I am sorry but I must put on hold my WAP work cause I have no time to devote to it. I hope to be able to start it again at a later time.

For the last time.

Admiral Khan
Fleet Command's Attaché

Fleet Commander's Note:

Our best wishes go out to Khan and his family during this tough time. He has been an invaluable aide and will be sorely missed...!

As per his recommendation and with his resignation, CMDR-FCA/CPT Crix Madine/Spectre/Wing XVIII/SSD Avenger was promoted to the Rank of Rear Admiral (RA) and has been assigned as the new Fleet Commander's Attaché (CA:FC).

New Lord Ambassador Sought: 09.06.01
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

EH Advanced Guard

With the recent resignation of Lord Ambassador Daemon, we are looking for a new Lord Ambassador (LA) to oversee EH relations with other online clubs.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

Be a mature, long-standing Member of the EH with 1+ years of experience
Be able to consistently maintain an online website
Have a pleasant demeanor and a demonstrated ability to interact with other online Star Wars club/website leaders and managers
Be able to submit weekly reports to the FC and XO
Have NO HCI convictions

If interested, please email your application to the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Logistics Office News: 09.03.01
As Emailed From: Logistics Officer (AD Ramos)

Logistics Office

Dear sir,

The Logistics Office has relaunched the Emperor's Hammer Polling Center. The new URL is http://iw.ehonline.org/LO/polls/polls.asp ! The way this new Center will work is to create different accounts for each EH Member to track their votes and also to determine different statistics from different, wings, ships, and subgroups. The EH Member will eventually be able to place his history, his Imperial Census response, and his poll answers, along with trivia submissions, poll ideas, and different file logs into one large database through the administration feature. This is the hallmark site in EH Record Keeping and Archival purposes. Special thanks goes to Vice Admiral Crusader for creation of the polling center. It has been a long time coming but the EH Polling Center is back along with the rest of the Logistics Offices' statistical suites. Go to the site and get your self an account today! Be part of the EH's History, a part that will be remembered.

Thanks,

LO/AD Ramos

The Solaris Project: 08.31.01
As Emailed From: Commissar Reb Crush, CEO of Solaris Systems Shipyards

Corporate Division (CD)

<SALUTE>

Hello all! I am Commissar Reb Crush, CEO of Solaris System Shipyards, a corporation in the Corporate Division, and Lead Programmer of this corporations current project: "The Solaris Project". The Solaris Project has as goal to create an elite-stylish space-simulation game, set in the Star Wars universe, featuring the Emperor's Hammer and several other gaming clubs. We have been working on this for several months now, and the code is progressing quite nicely.

However I still need several people to assist me in this project, most notably 3D artists. I am also looking for a programmer( the game is being developed in C++ ) who knows the Windows API to provide me with windows-specific code. If you want to fulfill either of these positions you can sign-up immediately at the EHDB (www.ehdatabase.com/access/). Although I'm not actively looking for other people at the moment, if you are interested you can always mail me(RebCrush@xs4all.nl), and I will see if we can work something out.

Thank you for your time,

<SALUTE>

Commissar Reb Crush, CEO of Solaris Systems Shipyards

FC Report # 0 (2001-09-30)