Subgroups
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| This article is part of the series: Emperor's Hammer Manual |
The Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet has existed as an overarching organization since 1995. The Emperor's Hammer Command Staff (EHCS) oversees the operations of smaller organizations that focus on different types of activities. These subgroups within the Fleet typically represent gamers using a different game platform/activity and also a different function within the club.
Active Subgroups
TIE Fighter Corps
The elite TIE Fighter pilots that battle with the Rebel forces and defend the Emperor's Hammer territories.
All pilots must first meet the entrance requirements before they serve the Imperial Navy as the most elite and highly trained starfighter pilots in the Outer Rim Territories. Entering pilots must first apply and then complete initial training requirements. They will then will be appointed to a squadron as a Flight Member.
The TIE Corps pilots are active in single-player competitions (using TIE Fighter, X-Wing vs TIE Fighter, and X-Wing Alliance) as well as online (using XvT, XWA, and Star Conflict).
The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi
The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi (DB) serves as a secret combat and training society for all those interested in learning the ways of the Dark Side of the Force.
Any ember of the Fleet (even those in other subgroups) may join the Dark Brotherhood without a second email address. These Dark Jedi gain ranks within their Order, medals, positions in a Dark Jedi House or Clan, and prestige as they contribute to the Brotherhood.
The Dark Brotherhood members are active using the same platforms as the TIE Corps as well as an active guild on Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO and various games hosted on Steam (Jedi Knight I and II, Team Fortress 2, and Star Conflict).
Inactive/Defunct
The following subgroups were previously operated by the Emperor's Hammer, but are no longer active. Some activities of these subgroups were transferred to other active Emperor's Hammer subgroups.
Hammer's Fist Stormtrooper Legion
The Hammer's Fist Stormtrooper Legion (HF) consists of the elite Stormtroopers of the Emperor's Hammer. These troopers include highly trained Imperial Stormtroopers that perform special operations for the Fleet. There are currently Zero-G Spacetroopers, Scout Troopers, Desert and Cold Assault/Snowtrooper Platoons.
Infiltrator Wing
Many former rebellion pilots have seen the error of their ways and returned to the New Order of the Empire. Due to the constant need of the remnants of the Imperial Navy for new starfighter pilots, these pilots have been allowed to continue flying their Rebel "alphabet" fighters (i.e. the X-Wing, A-Wing, Y-Wing, and B-Wing) and Capital Ships in the service of the Empire. The Infiltrator Wing (IW) has been an invaluable internal training tool with the existing EH TIE Fighter Corps.
The Infiltrator Wing is currently inactive as a separate subgroup, but elements of the IW have been commissioned within the TIE Corps.
EH Directorate
The Directorate's (DIR) primary mission is to both secure and help develop planets and colonies to service the Emperor's Hammer. Planetary Governors and their staff officers oversee the political and economic development on every EH aligned planet and colony, ensuring that peace and stability exist, while also ensuring that the EH is provided whatever resources and tools it needs to continue. Since the fall of the Empire at the Battle of Endor, the Directorate has been the primary means by which the EH secures and protects its citizens and territories. With vast defense and system fleets, the Directorate is able to respond to all emergencies and contingencies immediately and efficiently. Through trade and politics, the Directorate keeps the vital resources and goods flowing throughout the entire EH territory, while ensuring that the civilian populations on each colony and planet are well cared for and kept secure.
Corporate Division
The Corporate Division (CD) consisted of the "slicers" and entrepreneurs of the Fleet. The individual "corporations" are responsible for new fighters, capital ships, weapons, general PC game "innovations", and goods and services in the service of the Fleet. In these dangerous days after Endor and with the Emperor's Hammer Fleet spread throughout the Emperor's Hammer Territories, the Corporate Division has been given the authority to field small Picket Fleets for pirate suppression and convoy defense.
The Fringe
The Fringe focused on the Star Wars Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game (MMORPG) Star Wars Galaxies. The "adventures" took place online in the always running MMORPG where you create and personalize your own character/avatar in both appearance, style and profession. Previously, the Fringe also heavily relied on existing West End Games Star Wars RPG (TM) Rules and Sourcebooks.
Bounty Hunters' Guild|The Bounty Hunters' Guild
The Fleet Commander occasionally authorizes the use of independent Bounty Hunters and mercenaries for the greater good of the Empire in order to keep the Imperial war machine supplied and the civilian population in check. In the Bounty Hunters' Guild (BHG), hunters undertake WWW missions, IRC and WWW 'hunts,' fiction writing and graphics creation competitions, etc. Through these activities, hunters gain Imperial Credits and thus advancement in the BHG. The BHG was also formerly known as the Smuggler's Guild and later The Guild.
Intelligence Division
The Intelligence Division (ID) serves as the eyes and ears of the Emperor's Hammer in the chaotic region of the Outer Rim Territories. The ID keeps a close watch not only on our internal Fleet workings but also external threats. Individual 'Bureaus' and 'Branches' of Intel perform highly secret and critical functions for the Fleet. These can include VIP escort, infiltration, information gathering, etc. Although Fighter Missions are used by some Branches of 'Intel', purchase of a flightsim game is not needed to join Intel as WWW and IRC 'hunts' and 'black ops' are conducted as well.
Imperial Senate
Although the entire Imperial Senate was officially dissolved by decree of Emperor Palpatine just prior to the destruction of the first Death Star at Yavin IV, Grand Admiral Ronin has allowed the Imperial Citizenry to reform the Imperial Senate in the Outer Rim to assist with the management of civilian resources throughout the Territories and to free the Fleet's military structure to defeating the ever-lingering Rebellion.
The Subgroup is comprised a large number of planets, each harboring two Senators and five Representatives, constituting a delegation of seven individuals. When a member graduates from the Imperial University, he or she joins a party and applies to a planet, where they can participate in Planetary Issues, voting and discussing on domestic issues and their interplanetary implications. If a Representative achieves Senator, he can then participate in Senate Issues and debate the finer points of interplanetary policy, civil and political rights, and the Emperor's Hammer.
EH: Star Wars CCG
In order to provide a decidedly "Imperial perspective" to the popular Star Wars: Customizable Card Game (SW:CCG) produced by Decipher, the EH: Star Wars CCG (EH:CCG) subgroup was added to the Emperor's Hammer. EH:CCG utilized existing published cards in online, real-time CCG gameplay.
Support Organizations/Other
In addition to officially recognized subgroups, the Emperor's Hammer has also operated several smaller task-oriented support organizations.
EH Advanced Guard
As "Ambassadors" of the Emperor's Hammer, the EH Advanced Guard is comprised of only the most trusted and loyal Imperials. The EH Advanced Guard represents the Emperor's Hammer to various online clubs, magazines, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), WWW sites, etc. In addition, the Ambassadors of the Advanced Guard have made recruitment of new Imperials to the Emperor's Hammer their primary goal. The Advanced Guard is led by the Lord Ambassador (LA) and the Ambassadors (AM).
The Fleet Naval Corps opened the doors of Echo Company to new recruits. The Naval Corps exists introduce an Naval element into the TIE Corps, and officers joining the Naval Corps will be assigned to command the numerous Cruisers, Frigates and Corvettes that accompany the Imperial Star Destroyers of the TIE Fighter Corps. The Naval Corps will utilize X-Wing Alliance to conduct Fleet Wargames similar to the recent Fleet Strategic Battle Exercise - Imperial Storm.
Fleet Medical Corps
The Fleet Medical Corps (FMC) was a support organization that was tasked with strengthening the morale of EH members and encouraging member retention. FMC members were assigned to units in some but not all of the subgroups. Doctors and their Nurse assistants would offer assistance but not RL medical advice.
Sector Rangers
The Sector Rangers were a small group of volunteers attached to the Security Office that spent time in the EH IRC channels and on the message boards looking for opportunities to provide assistance anyone looking for help and relay observed misconduct to the Security Officer.
EH Imperial Survey Corps (ISC)
A previous support organization serving as scouts for the Fleet, with contributions populating the System Manual. ISC Corvettes and survey ships continually roamed the Outer Rim Territories, searching for new planetary systems for the Empire to "liberate". The ISC was rolled into the Directorate upon its founding.
EH Civilian Command Authority (CCA)
A previous support organization that focused on system politics and fleet tactics within the Emperor's Hammer territories. The CCA was rolled into the Directorate upon its founding.
Dark Jedi Brotherhood
The Dark Jedi Brotherhood was affiliated with the Emperor's Hammer for many years until seceding from the Emperor's Hammer in 2003. It shares a common ancestry with The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi.
