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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

= Training Office Staff =

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Rear Admiral [[Tiran Marr]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Commander [[Armon Ferro]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
* Colonel [[Maston Dane]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

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TO:Proceedings

2025-06-10T00:43:07Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Issues */ added Issue #3

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= Introduction =

Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of "Proceedings”!

Greetings, fellow members of The Emperor's Hammer, and welcome to the debut issue of "Proceedings" – our very own academic journal that delves into the intriguing realms of online gaming, strategy, and everything in between. As the Training Officer, it is my distinct pleasure to present to you the fruits of the intellectual endeavors of our club's brilliant minds. Our members have not merely played, but explored, analyzed, and dissected the very fabric of the gaming universe we collectively inhabit. "Proceedings" is the culmination of their insightful pursuits, a platform where ideas are shared, strategies are dissected, and the pulse of our community is felt.

Within these pages, you will find a diverse array of theses contributed by our dedicated members. Each piece is a testament to the passion and intellectual curiosity that defines The Emperor's Hammer. From tactical analyses to deep dives into the lore that breathes life into our favorite stories, our contributors have left no stone unturned.
Our aim with "Proceedings" is simple: to foster a community of thinkers and strategists, providing a space where ideas are celebrated, and knowledge is the currency of distinction. In these pages, you'll discover not only the expertise of our members but also the camaraderie that binds us as we collectively navigate the vast and ever-evolving landscapes of lore and academia.

As we embark on this academic journey together, let "Proceedings" be a source of knowledge, and a testament to the intellectual prowess that thrives within the ranks of The Emperor's Hammer. May these pages ignite curiosity, spark discussions, and forge connections that extend beyond our medals and ranks.

So, flip through these digital pages, dear reader, and immerse yourself in the wealth of insights that our community has to offer. This is the beginning of a new chapter for our community, and we can’t wait to see where it takes us.

- AD [[Sylas Pitt]], ''Training Officer''

= Issues =

=== Issue #1 ===
January 2024 - [[:File:TO_Proceedings_Issue_1.pdf|Download Here]]
* The TIE Defender<br>''by LC [[Honsou]]''
* The E-Wing: A Failure Of Design Or A Failure Of Adoption<br>''by COL [[Locke Setzer]]''
* The Infinite Promise Of Kashi Mer (Or Locke Setzer's Quest For Infinite Life And/Or Unlimited Power Without Consequences)<br>''by JUG [[Locke Setzer]]''
* Flight And Dark: One Pilot's Exploration Into The Use Of Force Powers During Starfighter Combat<br>''by MAJ [[KEBLAOMEGA]]''

=== Issue #2 ===
July 2024 - [[:File:TO_Proceedings_Issue_2.pdf|Download Here]]
* Training Staff Retrospectives
* Forbidden Fruit: An Exploration of the Tale of Darth Plagueis The Wise<br>''by LCM [[Jacquel Rainrix]]''
* TIE Advanced Escape From Rebel Capture<br>''by CM [[Habu]]''
* The Value of a Good Education<br>''by VA [[Locke Setzer]]''
* The Dichotomy Between Dark and Light: An Unearthing of Darth Revan Doctrine and the Possibility of Avoiding Paying the Price of the Dark Side<br>''by LT [[Rosh Nyine]]''

=== Issue #3 ===
June 2025 - [[:File:Proceedings_of_the_IU_Issue_3.pdf|Download Here]]
* The Pursuit of the Shard of Nihilus<br>''by SQUR [[Andrew]]''
* How Sith in the Past Have Utilised Methods of Intrigue and Subterfuge to Achieve their Goals<br>''by GINQ [[Khaz Bibble]]''
* The Discovery of the Aelthas Shard: An Examination of Power and Ethical Boundaries<br>''CHSN [[Jai Thorne]]''
* Alpha-Class XG-1 Star Wing: The Assault Gunboat<br>''by SQUR [[Andrew]]''

File:Proceedings of the IU Issue 3.pdf

2025-06-10T00:36:36Z

Sylas Pitt: Issue #3 of the Training Office academic journal.

== Summary ==
Issue #3 of the Training Office academic journal.
== Licensing ==
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TO:Training Manual

2025-05-07T18:04:09Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

= Training Office Staff =

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Rear Admiral [[Honsou]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Commander [[Armon Ferro]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
* Colonel [[Maston Dane]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

TO:Training Manual

2025-05-07T18:03:33Z

Sylas Pitt: ca:to

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

= Training Office Staff =

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Rear Admiral [[Honsou]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Commander [[Armon Ferro]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
* Colonel [[Maston Dane]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

System Manual:Setii System

2024-09-21T20:37:26Z

Sylas Pitt: Fixed Hades' temperature on paragraph 3, first sentence

The '''Setii System''' is the base of operations for the High Court of Inquisitors and the revived Imperial Justice system in the Outer Rim. It tries and convicts the worst of the Rebellion, as well as those natives deemed detrimental to the Imperial cause. While the High Court's Hall of Justice is on Aurora Prime, the administrative and punitive arms of the court are based in Setii, deep in space, beyond the edge of explored territory.

The Setii system is curious in many ways. The Red Giant sun, Diablo, produces massive amounts of harmless radiation which cross the system in expanding spherical waves of intense radiation and dust. Although harmless due to existing hull metallurgy, this radiation has strange effects on Imperial and Rebel shielding technologies, often forcing craft to turn off shield systems to prevent power coupling burnouts. Diablo's radiation waves also serve to aid in interdiction technology. It effectively prevents ships from jumping to hyperspace and forces any attacker to approach from a distance while at sub-light speed.

Hades is what could only be considered a hellworld. It orbits the systems son so closely that the temperatures raise beyond 150°C. The planet houses the Imperial Research Station "Solaris", which is working on developing super powerful heat and radiation shields. The station hopes that it will eventually be able to send a ship to the heart of "Diablo"

Ashtar is a jungle world beyond compare. It is the private abode of the High Inquisitor, who built an exact replica of the his family's original castle on the island which is located in the middle of the inland sea. Other than the area around the Castle, the planet is a slaughterhouse. Vicious animals ranging in size from microscopic to immense (200+ Feet Tall) have been found deep in the natural vegetation of this world. Night and day they kill each other... In fact, the High Inquisitor once commented that the planet, "Was like Imperial Politics on a planetary scale." because of the constant bloodletting. Truly, this is a fitting home for a Dark Jedi.

Osiris is a planet made completely of water. There is not a single speck of dry land to be found, with the exception of one floating Imperial Complex (the landing pad). All research is conducted underwater in the planet's deep oceans, which can be as deep as 50,000 leagues. The planet houses the Imperial Underwater Research Facility (IURF), which specializes in high pressure studies in the ocean depths. Success at this station would mean access to such planets as Mon Calamri and a nearly unbeatable group of AquaTroopers.

Ghenna is a planet similar in composition to Hoth. It is frigidly cold and the prisoners in the complex have no hope of escape. ''The Complex'' as the prison is called, houses all dangerous or rebel prisoners, common prisoners being assigned to work camps in the barren wastes of the planet or on other planets in the system. All in all, however, this is one of the finest prisons in the Empire. With the Hammer's limited resources at the moment, we cannot afford to simply throw away potential workers. The planet is orbited by the Hinnon Space station.

==Territories of the Setii System==
*[[Hades]] = Setii I
*[[Ashtar]] = Setii II
*[[Osiris]] = Setii III
*[[Ghenna]] = Setii IV

==Notable System Facilities==

* Imperial Prison ([[Ghenna]])
* Platform Golgotha ([[Ghenna]])
* Imperial Underwater Research Facility ([[Osiris]])
* High Inquisitor's Estate ([[Ashtar]])
* Imperial Solar Research Station "Solaris" ([[Hades]])
* Imperial Equipment Graveyard ([[Hades]])

{{System Manual}}
[[Category:Territories of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:System Manual]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-08-02T16:53:51Z

Sylas Pitt:

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|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]], [[Dark Brotherhood|Secret Order]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], [[TIE Corps Pilot Manual|TIE Corps Pilot]], [[Dark Side Compendium|Sith Apprentice]]
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[TIE Corps Pilot Manual|Flight Member]], [[Dark Side Compendium Clans and Houses#Battleteams|Battleteam Member]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Colonel]], [[Dark Side Compendium Ranks|Acolyte]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]]. He also serves as a [[TIE Corps Pilot Manual|Flight Member]] for [[Typhoon Squadron]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas Art Khaz.png|500px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award. Shortly after, Sylas decided to step back into the reserves for a much-needed rest.</p>

<h3>Reserves</h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h3>Typhoon Squadron</h3>

<p>On March 18th, 32 ABY, Sylas made his way back into active service in the TIE Corps as a Flight Member for Typhoon Squadron, under the leadership of General [[Triji Boliv]]. Upon his return into active service, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>

<p>On April 11th, 31 ABY, Sylas and Robert published an official [[TO:Training Manual|Training Manual]] with the intention of defining the workflow and expectations of Training Office and the staff under its employment. The manual outlines the responsibilities for Training Office Assistants, Professors of Imperial University courses, and members of the Education Committee, allowing for a more autonomous approach for all the volunteers.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - 03/18/32ABY || [[Captain]] || 1 year, 3 months, 3 days
|-
| 03/18/32ABY - Present || [[Colonel]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

File:Sylas Art Khaz.png

2024-08-02T16:35:42Z

Sylas Pitt:

Sylas Pitt

2024-05-05T16:26:40Z

Sylas Pitt: Updated, ReMob

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|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
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|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]]. He also serves as a [[TIE Corps Pilot Manual|Flight Member]] for [[Typhoon Squadron]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award. Shortly after, Sylas decided to step back into the reserves for a much-needed rest.</p>

<h3>Reserves</h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h3>Typhoon Squadron</h3>

<p>On March 18th, 32 ABY, Sylas made his way back into active service in the TIE Corps as a Flight Member for Typhoon Squadron, under the leadership of General [[Triji Boliv]]. Upon his return into active service, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>

<p>On April 11th, 31 ABY, Sylas and Robert published an official [[TO:Training Manual|Training Manual]] with the intention of defining the workflow and expectations of Training Office and the staff under its employment. The manual outlines the responsibilities for Training Office Assistants, Professors of Imperial University courses, and members of the Education Committee, allowing for a more autonomous approach for all the volunteers.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - 03/18/32ABY || [[Captain]] || 1 year, 3 months, 3 days
|-
| 03/18/32ABY - Present || [[Colonel]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

TO:Training Manual

2024-04-16T22:36:49Z

Sylas Pitt: /minor, added heading to TO staff

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

= Training Office Staff =

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Vice Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Captain [[Maston Dane]]
** History of Imperial Officers
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

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TO:Training Manual

2024-04-16T22:33:58Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */ added Maston

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[[File:TO-patch.png|350px|thumb|right|Training Office Patch]]

= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Vice Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Captain [[Maston Dane]]
** History of Imperial Officers
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

TO:Training Manual

2024-04-16T22:30:52Z

Sylas Pitt: /*minor edit: moved Locke from PROF to TOA, removed respective TOA academies

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Vice Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals

* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-02-16T00:58:11Z

Sylas Pitt: Affiliations, Professions, Positions and Ranks updated to include SO(DB)

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]], [[Dark Brotherhood|Secret Order]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], [[TIE Corps Pilot Manual|TIE Corps Pilot]], [[Dark Side Compendium|Sith Apprentice]]
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Dark Side Compendium Clans and Houses#Battleteams|Battleteam Member]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]], [[Dark Side Compendium Ranks|Acolyte]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award.</p>

<h3>Reserves</h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-02-16T00:36:36Z

Sylas Pitt: career title

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
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|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]], [[Dark Brotherhood]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award.</p>

<h3>Reserves</h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-02-15T17:07:54Z

Sylas Pitt:

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]], [[Dark Brotherhood]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award.</p>

<h3>Reserves</h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-02-15T17:07:17Z

Sylas Pitt: added to career

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]], [[Dark Brotherhood]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he remained until October 20th, 31 ABY. During this time, he would see the Squadron's third place finish during the TIE Corps' Raise the Flag competition, earning him another Meritorious Unit Award.</p>

<h3>Reserves<h3>

<p>On October 20th, 31 ABY, Sylas made his official transfer to the TIE Corps reserves, electing to place all of his focus on his work as a Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Sylas plans on returning to an assigned squadron during the major TIE Corps competitions to participate with his fellow pilots.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2024-02-08T20:21:28Z

Sylas Pitt: changed ED portrait for AI portrait/near Thunder Squad column

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg|300px|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

File:Sylas AI Portrait.jpg

2024-02-08T20:18:47Z

Sylas Pitt:

TO:Training Manual

2024-01-12T22:31:52Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */

{{CollectionHeader
|title=Emperor's Hammer Training Manual
|titleImage=
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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
** [[The Shadow Academy]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
** [[Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
** [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Vice Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

TO:Training Manual

2024-01-12T22:31:17Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */ Locke's rank

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
** [[The Shadow Academy]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
** [[Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
** [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Rear Admiral [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

Epsi-Cola

2023-12-29T03:35:12Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Early History */ fixed spelling

[[File:Epsilon-banner-2020.png]]

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== Overview==
'''Epsi-Cola''' is galaxy wide refreshing beverage originally invented by the pilots of [[Epsilon Squadron]] and legendary bar-person [[Valin Tusk]] at the squadron bar aboard the [[ISD Hammer]] sometime around 18 BBY.

'''Epsi-Cola''' is notable for appearing to be just a regular tasting and looking soft-drink, which pilots might be 'enjoying' before and after their duty-shifts, but which is actually a potent alcoholic drink known to inspire both courage and recklessness in those who imbibe it.

When asked if she condoned her pilots drinking before missions Commander [[Nova Discordia]] was seen recently to quickly hide her can of '''Epsi-Cola''' whilst muttering ''"no comment"''.

== Early History==
[[File:Epsi-Cola Placeholder Image.jpg|150px]]

Records for the beginnings of '''Epsi-Cola''' are very limited, or in some cases appear to actually have been redacted, presumably by either EH High Command and/or a previous Epsilon Squadron Commander. In fact it was only by chance that Commander [[Nova Discordia]] found references to the creation of this beverage when reviewing some old squadron files.

Upon talking to a previous Epsilon Squadron Commander, [[Coranel Both]], Nova was able to piece together what little is remembered or known with any degree of certainty.

According to the testimony of veteran Epsilon Squadron pilots, this now legendary brew was created by one [[Valin Tusk]] who was for many years, steward and bar-keep at the Epsilon squadron bar on the [[ISD Hammer]]. Rumour has it that Valin created the drink, with the help of several senior Epsilon pilots serving at the time, sometime around 18 ABY.

Intriguingly, Nova also heard that shortly afterwards, Valin disappeared into the Unknown Regions - apparently seeking the 'final ingredient' for '''Epsi-Cola'''- as story that has since become known as the ''Legend of Valin Tusk''.

== The ISD Hammer's Drink of Choice==

'''Epsi-Cola''' soon became the drink of choice not only for pilots from Epsilon, but quickly for all the pilots of the [[ISD Hammer]]. To this day, its recipe is a closely guarded secret, handed down from one Epsilon Commander to next. Commander [[Nova Discordia]] has confirmed however, that this recipe does seem to ''missing'' some ingredients, so perhaps there is some truth in truth about the mysterious disappearance of Valin Tusk?

== A Galaxy Wide Beverage!==

[[Coranel Both]] is credited as fully realising the credit-making potential of [[Epsi-Cola]], during his time as Commander of the squadron and soon dedicated production plants were set up on [[Aurora Prime]], from which the now fully branded product has been imported throughout the known galaxy and beyond, making [[Epsilon Squadron]] famous on many worlds.

==Zala Delste Becomes CEO of Epsi-Cola==

The latest developments for Epsi-Cola have been the recent appointment in 30 ABY of a new CEO of Epsi-Cola, inc.
[[Zala Delste]] is an experienced, and ruthless business-being from the core worlds, with a bold new version for '''Epsi-Cola.'''

Only time will tell, how this product, will continue to develop!

Epsi-Cola

2023-12-29T03:33:43Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Early History */ added comma, was giving me headache

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== Overview==
'''Epsi-Cola''' is galaxy wide refreshing beverage originally invented by the pilots of [[Epsilon Squadron]] and legendary bar-person [[Valin Tusk]] at the squadron bar aboard the [[ISD Hammer]] sometime around 18 BBY.

'''Epsi-Cola''' is notable for appearing to be just a regular tasting and looking soft-drink, which pilots might be 'enjoying' before and after their duty-shifts, but which is actually a potent alcoholic drink known to inspire both courage and recklessness in those who imbibe it.

When asked if she condoned her pilots drinking before missions Commander [[Nova Discordia]] was seen recently to quickly hide her can of '''Epsi-Cola''' whilst muttering ''"no comment"''.

== Early History==
[[File:Epsi-Cola Placeholder Image.jpg|150px]]

Records for the beginnings of '''Epsi-Cola''' are very limited, or in some cases appear to actually have been redacted, presumably by either EH High Command and/or a previous Epsilon Squadron Commander. In fact it was only by chance that Commander [[Nova Discordia]] found references to the creation of this beverage when reviewing some old squadron files.

Upon talking to a previous Epsilon Squadron Commander, [[Coranel Both]], Nova was able to piece together what little is remembered or known with any degree of certainty.

According to the testimony of veteran Epsilon Squadron pilots, this now legendary brew was created by one [[Valin Tusk]] who was for any years, steward and bar-keep at the Epsilon squadron bar on the [[ISD Hammer]]. Rumour has it that Valin created the drink, with the help of several senior Epsilon pilots serving at the time, sometime around 18 ABY.

Intriguingly, Nova also heard that shortly afterwards, Valin disappeared into the Unknown Regions - apparently seeking the 'final ingredient' for '''Epsi-Cola'''- as story that has since become known as the ''Legend of Valin Tusk''.

== The ISD Hammer's Drink of Choice==

'''Epsi-Cola''' soon became the drink of choice not only for pilots from Epsilon, but quickly for all the pilots of the [[ISD Hammer]]. To this day, its recipe is a closely guarded secret, handed down from one Epsilon Commander to next. Commander [[Nova Discordia]] has confirmed however, that this recipe does seem to ''missing'' some ingredients, so perhaps there is some truth in truth about the mysterious disappearance of Valin Tusk?

== A Galaxy Wide Beverage!==

[[Coranel Both]] is credited as fully realising the credit-making potential of [[Epsi-Cola]], during his time as Commander of the squadron and soon dedicated production plants were set up on [[Aurora Prime]], from which the now fully branded product has been imported throughout the known galaxy and beyond, making [[Epsilon Squadron]] famous on many worlds.

==Zala Delste Becomes CEO of Epsi-Cola==

The latest developments for Epsi-Cola have been the recent appointment in 30 ABY of a new CEO of Epsi-Cola, inc.
[[Zala Delste]] is an experienced, and ruthless business-being from the core worlds, with a bold new version for '''Epsi-Cola.'''

Only time will tell, how this product, will continue to develop!

TO:Training Manual

2023-12-09T16:57:30Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */ removed Vapen

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[[File:TO-patch.png|350px|thumb|right|Training Office Patch]]

= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
** [[The Shadow Academy]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
** [[Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
** [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

[[Category:Manuals]]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-12T17:22:16Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistant */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
** [[The Shadow Academy]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
** [[Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
** [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
** Basic Flight Maneuvers
** History of the Dark Lords
** History of the Galactic Republic

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-12T17:02:55Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistant */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
** [[The Shadow Academy]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]
** [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
** Basic Flight Maneuvers
** History of the Dark Lords
** History of the Galactic Republic

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-11T18:21:47Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistant */ fixed Legion's name

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX|Legion Ordo]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
** Basic Flight Maneuvers
** History of the Dark Lords
** History of the Galactic Republic

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-11T18:18:06Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistant */ Alphabetized by name

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* General [[Triji Boliv]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
** Basic Flight Maneuvers
** History of the Dark Lords
** History of the Galactic Republic

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-11T18:15:01Z

Sylas Pitt: Added courses of each professor, roll back if too much of an eye sore

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
** Lightsaber Construction
** Lightsaber Techniques
** Lightsaber: Training Saber
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part I
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part II
** Nature of the Dark Side, Part III
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
** Close Combat Course
** Combat Medic
** History of Imperial Intelligence
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 1
** HTML: Imperial Internet Communications 2
** Internet Analysis Course
** Linux
** Wiki Editing for Dummies
** XML
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
** Apprentice Demolition Technician
** Demolitions Technician
* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
** Advanced Writing
** English Grammar
** Writing Debriefs
** Writing Fundamentals
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
** E-Wing Advanced Knowledge
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
** Mission Creation and Beta Testing Standards
** TIE Fighter Mission Creation 3
** X-Wing Alliance Mission Design
** X-Wing Mission Design
** X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Design 1
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]
** History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic
** Imperial Naval Organization
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
** Basic Flight Maneuvers
** History of the Dark Lords
** History of the Galactic Republic

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-11T17:58:13Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */ added Locke and Therj'en'nuruodo

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]
* Colonel [[Locke Setzer]]
* Commander [[Therj'en'nuruodo]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-11-05T05:53:06Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Consequences For Late Exam Reviews */ underline and bold of last sentence

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. <u><b>No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</b></u></span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-10-31T22:50:35Z

Sylas Pitt: Sylas rank

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

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The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

Sylas Pitt

2023-10-31T22:36:33Z

Sylas Pitt:

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<p>[[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]].</p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - 10/31/31ABY || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || 7 months, 18 days
|-
| 10/31/31ABY - Present || [[Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

TO:Training Manual

2023-10-24T21:12:04Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistant */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* General [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-10-14T00:22:44Z

Sylas Pitt: Expanded PROF and USE OF AI

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Colonel [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

To become a Professor for an existing course, the candidate is expected to have taken and passed the current version of the exam. Alternatively, should the course be in need of an update, the candidate may also review and submit an updated document of the course notes and exam with answer keys; once the updated version has been accepted by the Training Officer, the current exam will be deprecated and replaced with the new version. The candidate may then become the proctor of the course.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444>If a Professor or Training Officer Assistant encounters an exam submission or answer which they believe has been generated using AI tools, report the matter to the TO or CA:TO so an investigation can be undertaken.</span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-10-02T19:55:17Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Training Officer Assistants */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Colonel [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Office Positions =

== Training Officer Assistants ==

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

With the amount of active Subgroups, the TO has deemed it necessary to limit the amount of TOAs to one (1) per subgroup. The individual must meet the minimum criteria to be considered eligible for service, listed further below.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

TOA eligibility criteria:
# The individual '''MUST''' be an active member of their respective Subgroup.
# The individual '''CAN NOT''' be a Commander of '''ANY''' subgroup (TCCOM, GM, etc).
# The individual '''MUST''' have taken and passed the [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/university.php?id=222 TOA exam] in the Imperial University.

== Professors ==

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

== Education Committee ==

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Exam Queue Processing =

A major part of the duties of a Professor or TOA is the grading of exams in the queue. As a reminder, Professors are responsible for grading their own assigned courses, while TOAs should grade any course that does not have a Professor assigned. In this section, the workflow of a Professor grading an exam will be documented, but the process is almost identical for TOAs.

Whenever a member takes an exam that is assigned to a Professor, the Professor will receive an email very similar to this one:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-notification.png]]

From here, the Professor has three days to grade the exam. To do so, they will log in to the TC website and select the Management page. They will find the “Training Management” link under Staff Officer Dashboards heading. Entering Training Management presents this screen:

[[Image:TOMAN-training-management.png]]

For Professors, the main option that will be used is the “Exams Pending Grading” button, which can be selected either through clicking on the blue box or the link on the left-hand side. This presents the queue of exams waiting to be graded:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-queue.png]]

This screen displays the critical information about the exam. Clicking on the member’s name will open their roster page for review if necessary. The date submitted, as well as how long the exam has been sitting in the queue, are both listed on the right hand side. You can grade the exam by clicking on the name of the course, here in this example, “Unit Leadership”:

[[Image:TOMAN-exam-grading.png]]

Here, Professors have the ability to grade each individual question. On the left-hand column is the answer key for each question. The answer key generally contains the key concepts or facts that needed to be included for full credit, and may also contain a rubric on how much each concept is worth. On the right-hand column is the member’s answer for each question. To assign points, you can either select “Zero” or “Max” to quickly grade a question, or if the member has earned partial credit, you can type the number of points earned in the white text box. Once you have graded all of the questions on the exam, at the bottom, there is an additional field for comments. On an exam that is passed, typically graders will provide an explanation of what was wrong, perhaps with the answers. On exams that are failed, graders typically explain which questions they missed and what concepts should be reviewed before their next attempt. Finally, you can select “Grade Exam” which will finalize the grading and notify the member if they have passed or failed:

[[Image:TOMAN-submit-grading.png]]

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

Sylas Pitt

2023-08-26T17:02:44Z

Sylas Pitt: reword table

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|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
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|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
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<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Present || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2023-08-19T19:47:28Z

Sylas Pitt:

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|TFC <i>Consul</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2023-08-19T19:47:03Z

Sylas Pitt: changed Avenger for Consul

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Consul|<i>TFC Consul</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

TO:Training Manual

2023-08-19T03:00:58Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Professor */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Colonel [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Lieutenant [[Das Oberon]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Officer Assistants =

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

= Professors =

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

= Education Committee =

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for artificial intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of artificial intelligence in Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance, a written warning from the TO and the CA:TO with exam failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance, the pilot will be cited for "cheating", with possible consequences including all disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed;</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; </span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">Charges may be brought under the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements", with sentences for such actions ranging up to and including expulsion. </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

TO:Training Manual

2023-07-30T17:58:47Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Use of AI */

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= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The [[Training Officer]] (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Colonel [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Commander [[Neurotictim]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Officer Assistants =

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

= Professors =

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

= Education Committee =

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every single exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam, rendering the need for Artificial Intelligence as unnecessary, and therefore, invalid. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of Artificial Intelligence in the Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance: Written warning from the TO and the CA:TO; Exam Failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed. The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense; The pilot's Chain of Command will be notified; The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance: The pilot will be cited for "cheating"; Possible expulsion.</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed. The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the offense and the steps to follow; Possible expulsion as stated by the Emperor's Hammer [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War], section 4, subsection 7, titled "False Statements". </span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The [[Medal of Scholarship]] is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

Sylas Pitt

2023-07-13T22:12:50Z

Sylas Pitt: updated completed courses, updated medals

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Avenger|<i>SSD Avenger</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>

<div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Line Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
</div><div style=display:inline-table>
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
</div>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Flag Uniform (<i>Vice Admiral</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Line Uniform (<i>Captain</i>)]]
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Merit Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Device
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 10 || N/A
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 6 || N/A
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Service Medals
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Scholarship]] || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 21 || Diamond Oak Cluster
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 4 || N/A
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1 || N/A
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 28 || Second Circle
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 2 || N/A
|-
! colspan="3"|Commendations
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1 || N/A
|}

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| CM2 || Advanced Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| GHA || Basic Systems: Ghenna || 100%
|-
| HAD || Basic Systems: Hades || 100%
|-
| OSS || Basic Systems: Osiris || 100%
|-
| THR || Basic Systems: Thor || 100%
|-
| COE/2 || Combat Operations Exam 2 || 100%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| CM1 || Field Communications Operator || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HINO || History of Imperial Navy Organization || 100%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part 1 || 100%
|-
| MAND || History of the Mandalores || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, Part 2 || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| SM/6 || Squadron Management 6 || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|-
| SPW || Superweapons || 93%
|-
| S-AU || Systems: Aurora || 100%
|-
| S-CL || Systems: Carrida and Lantare || 100%
|-
| S-PH || Systems: Phare || 100%
|-
| S-SE || Systems: Setii || 100%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| UL || Unit Leadership || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 96%
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2023-07-03T05:54:52Z

Sylas Pitt:

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Command Staff]], Pilot
|position=[[Training Officer]], [[Squadron Commander]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Avenger|<i>SSD Avenger</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Vice Admiral Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Captain Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="2"|Merit and Service Medals
|-
! Award || Amount
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 9
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 4
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 12
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 12
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 1
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| TCCORE || TIE Corps Core || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, part 2 || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part I || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"| Fiction and Art
|-
! Title || Publication || Description
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/09833A%20Special%20Kind%20of%20Challenge.pdf A Special Kind of Challenge] || 05/22/29ABY || Small character introduction, detailing Sylas' feelings about his assignment to Firebird Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/03683Fitting%20In.pdf Fitting In] || 06/28/29ABY || Sylas muses about his place in the TIE Corps.
|-
|[[Hoist the Colours]] || 10/16/29ABY || Fiction Bonus Competition for <i>Raise the Flag 2021</i> - Placed 4th in the Top 10 Finalists.</br> Infiltrator Wing fiction, featuring members of Firebird and Eagle Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/61637Holo_for_Holidays.pdf Holo Home] || 01/02/30ABY || Submitted for competition <i>Holos for the Holidays</i> (1st place) </br> Sylas sends a message home to his mother, detailing his life among the stars with the TIE Corps
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

TO:Training Manual

2023-07-03T05:49:36Z

Sylas Pitt: updated ranks for professors, made TO patch thumbnail slightly bigger

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[[File:TO-patch.png|350px|thumb|right|Training Office Patch]]

= Introduction =

<blockquote>''“The Training Officer (TO) oversees both the day-to-day management of the [[Imperial University]] (IU) (grading courses, submitting feedback, and ensuring materials are correct) as well as the long-term development of the Imperial University (developing new courses, reviewing and deprecating outdated courses). The Training Officer coordinates closely with other Command Staff members, including the [[Internet Officer]] for maintenance of the Imperial University system, and the [[Logistics Officer]] for integration of course content within the Emperor’s Hammer storyline and canon.”<br> – Training Officer Position Description''</blockquote>

For some, this manual may seem rather redundant, but to avoid any miscommunication and issues with delegation, the Training Office has put together this guide for incoming new Training Officer Assistants (TOAs), assigned Professors (PROFs), and members of the Education Committee (EdCom). Each of these positions have different permissions in the TC site, as well as different expectations from the Training Office.

First and foremost, we want to remind everyone that this is all part of a '''''hobby''''' for most people, and should not be taken with such a level of seriousness. This is not a life-or-death situation, nor should one arise at any point in time. We are all here for a good time, and we want to make that time as memorable as possible with positive and educational experiences for all members.

Second, we want to encourage our members’ focus on real life before anything within the Emperor’s Hammer. Should your real life begin to take a toll on your voluntary responsibilities, we encourage members to reach out and let us know; we have no issue with Leaves of Absence, so long as there is a clear line of communication.

Lastly, if you take on more than you are able to handle, there is absolutely no shame in taking a step back and relieving yourself of extra burdens. If we notice you are falling behind on your assigned projects/courses, we will reach out and attempt to find a solution that benefits both you as the member and our office as a whole. We are here to help each other.

Any regulation, procedure or expectation not outlined in this manual should be taken up with the Training Officer (TO) and their Attache (CA:TO) for clarification.

===== Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Sylas Pitt]]

===== Command Attaché to the Training Officer =====

* Vice Admiral [[Robert Hogan]]

===== Training Officer Assistant =====

* Colonel [[Triji Boliv]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[LegionX]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Honsou]]

===== Professor =====

* Commander [[Neurotictim]]
* Commander [[Bonebolt]]
* Lieutenant Colonel [[Vapen Van'an]]
* Lieutenant [[Alexsandyr Blackwölfe]]
* Captain [[Atashi Rain]]
* Colonel [[Aardvark]]
* Fleet Admiral [[Pickled Yoda]]

= Training Officer Assistants =

Training Officer Assistants (TOAs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer that have shown exceptional dedication to the Educational Aspect of the club, as well as excellent Leadership skills. TOAs have access to grade any incoming exams, but cannot edit courses or their exams and answer keys (currently). They are responsible for grading any and all exams that either have no assigned Professors or are overdue past the three (3) day mark of submission. TOAs are also responsible for spearheading projects assigned to them by the CA:TO and the TO. Assignments for projects will be based on the TOA’s field of expertise and interests, but with the needs of the Training Office '''''ALWAYS''''' coming first.

TOAs are expected to be leaders in all aspects of the TO, and thus will be considered the go-to people spearheading projects assigned by the TO. Should a member of the EdCom or a PROF take on a project, they are expected to report to the TOA assigned to that area, and the TOA should report to the TO. PROFs with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

TOAs are expected to be knowledgeable about standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

TOAs have the freedom to grade any incoming exam that:
# Does '''NOT''' have an assigned PROF
# The assigned PROF has '''NOT''' graded the exam within three (3) days of submission.
## When this occurs, the grading TOA is expected to make note of this and report to the CA:TO and TO.
### Reports are expected to include screenshots of the grading interface with a clear view of the date submitted and time in waiting.
# They (the TOA) are assigned as Professors to that course
# The CA:TO/TO took the exam(s) and cannot grade themselves

= Professors =

Professors (PROFs) are members of the Emperor’s Hammer who possess special knowledge or interest, and have decided to use that knowledge to better the Training Office. Professors are expected to be well-versed in the courses over which they have professorship and have an understanding of standard procedures within both the Emperor’s Hammer and the TIE Corps. As representatives of the Training Office, they are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct in any and all EH and TC servers, and are subject to its enforcement. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, outlined further below the document.

Professors have access to grade any incoming exams for the courses for which they have professorship. They are responsible for grading any and all exams for their courses within a timely manner, providing feedback as necessary to pilots, and ensuring that their course materials are up-to-date. Although Professors do not have editing privileges on course notes or exams directly, they should communicate with the Training Officer and their Attaché to implement any necessary changes. Professors with course and exam updates are encouraged to touch base with a TOA for peer review and vetting before submitting the final draft to the CA:TO and TO.

Professors are hereby responsible for the following on their assigned courses:
# The grading of course exams accurately within three (3) days of exam submission;
## Should exams not be graded within three (3) days of exam submission, the Professor will be subject to disciplinary action, outlined further down the document.
# The updating of course notes and exams by way of the Training Officer and their Attaché;
## For exams, the updating of both the course exam and exam answer key, which involves forwarding the updates required;
## For course notes, the updating and correction of course notes as needed to ensure the usability and quality of the course, which involved the forwarding of the updates required;
# Regular communication with the Training Officer, their Attaché, and Training Officer Assistants about their course, any questions they might have, and any additional resources that might be needed for their course.
# Inform the TO, CA:TO or any TOAs of any Leaves of Absence or other times in which their ability to perform duties may be hindered.

= Education Committee =

Members of the Education Committee (EdCom) are tasked with being the Ambassadors to the TO in the name and interest of the average member of the Emperor’s Hammer. EdCom members typically voice their opinions and ideas with the TO, CA:TO and TOAs for scrutiny and review. While most members of the EdCom tend to take on projects and responsibilities, it should be stated that this is '''NOT''' a requirement for membership. The Committee consists of members who wish to advocate for the members of the EH that would probably otherwise not be heard, bringing up problems and discrepancies within the courses and their exams, expressing the interests and critiques of members towards the work of the TO, participating in peer review and discussions to help widen the view on a subject, and much more. The EdCom works not as a filter, but as a deeper reach into the membership of the EH to gauge for avenues of future endeavors and projects, to better shape the experience of members into a positive and educational one.

While the position of the Committee is entirely ceremonial, it must be expressed that without the EdCom, the TO would be working in the dark, having to reach out to individuals on a constant basis for feedback and honest reviews. The Committee serves to better the workflow of the TO by being the advocates the members of the EH need and deserve to voice their interests.

= Training Office Policies =

== Consequences For Late Exam Reviews ==

* <span style="color:#ff4444">Verbal/Written Warning from the CA:TO and TO</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">First time offenses will result in the Professors receiving a communication, signed by both the CA:TO and TO, acknowledging the tardiness of the exam review, and inviting the Professor to an open discourse about their expectations versus the reality of the picture. If the Professor is becoming too encumbered with responsibilities, they are expected to contact the CA:TO and TO about alleviating their load, one way or another.</span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Temporary suspension from course grading (taken over by a TOA or TO)</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">Second offense within the course of six (6) months will result in a temporary suspension from the assigned course, allowing the Professor time to step back and thoroughly examine their positions in their current place, and make an educated decision on whether or not they have the time to put towards the voluntary responsibility they signed up for. There is '''NO''' shame about taking a step back. </span>
* <span style="color:#ff4444">Removal</span>
** <span style="color:#ff4444">The third offense within the course of six (6) months becomes the last offense. The Professor was warned multiple times about their tardiness and was told to communicate any LoA’s within a reasonable time. The Professor is thanked for their services and is asked to respectively step down voluntarily. Refusal to cooperate will result in forceful removal of the member, and possibly lead to further disciplinary action as outlined by the EH’s Articles of War and Code of Conduct.</span>
*** <span style="color:#ff4444">Appeals are possible, but must be presented with enough substantial evidence to call for a review or reinstatement.<span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">This is a '''''voluntary''''' position that the individual member(s) signed up for '''''voluntarily''''', understanding and accepting the '''''responsibilities and expectations''''' with the intent to fulfill them. No member is above reproach, regardless of seniority, rank, position, or tenure.</span>

== Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating ==

The following policies shall apply to a member, with regards to their Academic Record, if the member has either created a new course or has significantly updated an existing course. This policy shall be executed in all new courses created. In all significantly updated existing courses, the Training Officer shall determine whether or not the level of significance has been met to warrant the updating of their Academic Record. The policies below outline the process for updating the member’s Academic Record in these instances:

# If the course in question is a new course created by the member, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the course was released.
# If the contribution in question is a significant update to an existing course, then the following policies shall apply:
## To determine whether an update is significant, the following criteria shall be used and must be fulfilled:
### A majority of the exam course notes have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### A majority of the exam (totality of the exam and exam answer key) have either been rewritten, updated, or otherwise modified;
### With the final determination in any case which does not readily meet the above requirements to be had by the Training Officer.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored 100%, then no action is taken.
## If the member has previously taken the course and scored less than 100%, then the score for the course in question shall be changed to 100%.
## If the member has not previously taken the course, the member shall have the course added to their Academic Record with the score of 100% with the date effective being the date on which the updates were released.

== Use of AI ==

<span style="color:#ff4444">The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to answer '''ANY''' exam question in the Imperial University is strictly prohibited. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">The Training Officer has ruled the use of AI in the Imperial University exams as disingenuous and against the spirit of academia. Every single exam in the Imperial University is considered an open-book exam. </span>

<span style="color:#ff4444">Henceforth, the following policies will apply to the usage of Artificial Intelligence in the Imperial University exams:</span>

# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the first instance on a specific exam: Written warning from the TO and the CA:TO; Exam Failure:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed. The pilot will receive a message from the TO and CA:TO warning them of their offense. The pilot will have another opportunity to attempt the exam. </span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the second instance on a specific exam: Temporary ban from attempting the exam; Exam Failure and loss of access:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed. The pilot and their Chain of Command will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the temporary ban; Time of ban TBD by TO and CA:TO</span>
# <span style="color:#ff4444">In the third instance on a specific exam: Permanent ban from attempting the exam; Exam failure and loss of access:</span>
## <span style="color:#ff4444">The exam of the offending pilot will be considered invalid and failed. The pilot, their Chain of Command, and the Command Staff will receive a message from the TO and the CA:TO, informing them of the permanent ban.</span>

== Medal of Scholarship ==

[[File:MoS.png|200px|left]]

The Medal of Scholarship is awarded to any Emperor's Hammer member who expands the Imperial University’s body of knowledge by creating a new course and supporting materials, or who substantially revises an existing course (generally considered to be changing at least 50% of the course content to include notes and the exam). Such a new course or revised course must have been approved for instruction within the Imperial University according to Training Office procedures.

The Medal of Scholarship is recommended by the Training Officer, or in their absence, by the Command Attache.

The specific criteria for determining whether a course’s edits meet the requirements for the Medal of Scholarship shall be those used in the previous section, “Academic Record Updating for Course Creation or Updating”.

= Emperor’s Hammer Rules and Regulations =

The Training Office is subject and adheres to the Rules and Regulations outlined for all members of the Emperor’s Hammer in the TIE Corps website, linked below. The Training Office adheres to an Open Door Policy, insisting that all members of the Emperor’s Hammer and its subgroups are encouraged to reach out to the Training Officer and their Assistants for any matters relating to the Training Office, via Discord Direct Message or Email.

The Training Officer has final say in all matters regarding the Training Office, as outlined by the Grand Admiral of the Emperor’s Hammer. Any questions, comments, concerns or critiques regarding decisions made should be directed to the current Training Officer.

<span style="color:#ff4444">'''''Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth in this document will result in disciplinary actions for all parties involved.'''''</span>

* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/bylaws Bylaws]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/aow Articles of War]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/codeofconduct Code of Conduct]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/cheatingpolicy Cheating Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/privacy Privacy Policy]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/copyrights Copyrights & Disclaimers]
* [https://www.emperorshammer.org/page/larules LucasArts Rules]
* [https://tc.emperorshammer.org/business.php Business Information]

Wing X

2023-07-03T05:40:18Z

Sylas Pitt: /* Squadrons */

[[image:WingX-Banner.jpg|thumb|500px|Banner of Wing X]]

'''Wing X''' is a wing of the Emperor's Hammer [[TIE Corps]]. It is currently active and assigned to the [[Challenge|ISDII Challenge]], part of Battlegroup III.

===History and Lineage===

In June of 2020, Wing X was re-activated along with the ISDII Challenge to support expansion of the active fleet.

== Squadrons ==

*[[File:Eagle.png|35px]]  [[Eagle Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Infiltration|Infiltration]]
**[[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]] [[Miles Prower]], Commanding

*[[File:FirebirdPatch.png|35px]]  [[Firebird Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Infiltration|Infiltration]]
**[[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]] [[Sylas Pitt]], Commanding

*[[File:Tempest_Patch_2021.png|35px]]  [[Tempest Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Deep Strike|Deep Strike]]
**[[Major (TIE Corps)|Major]] [[Colo Delste]], Commanding

*[[File:ThunderSquadronPatch2021d2.png|35px]]  [[Thunder Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Assassination|Assassination]]
**[[Major (TIE Corps)|Major]] [[LegionX]], Commanding

*[[File:Raven.png|35px]]  [[Raven Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Heavy Support|Heavy Support]]
**[[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]] [[Atashi Rain]], Commanding

=== Inactive Squadrons ===

*[[File:Inferno-patch-2020.png|35px]]  [[Inferno Squadron]] - [[Squadron Objectives#Special Forces|Special Forces]]

== Former Wing Commanders ==

* COL [[BubbaX]]
* GN [[Domi]]
* VA [[Locke Setzer]]

[[Category:Wings of the TIE Corps]]

Firebird Squadron

2023-07-03T05:38:02Z

Sylas Pitt:

{{EH Squadron
|name=Firebird Squadron
|image=[[Image:FirebirdPatch.png|200px]]
|motto= "Honor the past, look to the future."
|commander=[[Sylas Pitt|<span style="color:white;">CPT Sylas Pitt</span>]]
|xo=[[Jaxx Nassin|<span style="color:white;">MAJ Jaxx Nassin</span>]]
|fl=[[TI-40026|<span style="color:white;">CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook</span>]]
|veterans=
*[[Stryker|<span style="color:white;">GN Stryker</span>]]
*[[Jeron Darkonis Astoris|<span style="color:white;">COL Jeron Darkonis Astoris</span>]]
*[[Triji Boliv|<span style="color:white;">COL Triji Boliv</span>]]
*[[TI-40026 |<span style="color:white;">CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook</span>]]
*[[NiksaVel|<span style="color:white;">COL NiksaVel</span>]]

|wing=[[Wing X|<span style="color:white;">Wing XXII</span>]]
|group=[[Battlegroup III|<span style="color:white;">Group III</span>]]
|ship=[[Renegade (ship)|<span style="color:white;">MC90 <i>Renegade</i></span>]]
|mission=[[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]]
|flightI= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/T-65B_X-wing_starfighter T-65B X-Wing]
|flightII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
|flightIII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
}}

'''Firebird Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives|Infiltration]] squadron assigned to [[Wing XXII]] on the [[MC90 Renegade]]. In October 2020, Firebird Squadron became the fourth squadron activated in [[Wing X]], having formerly been stationed aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]].

==History==
[[Image:Firebird Banner.jpg|thumb|Current Banner created by [[Vapen Van'an]] for Firebird Squadron]]
===Formation===

Firebird Squadron were founded as a reconnaissance unit for the old [[Infiltrator Wing]]. Originally equipped with A-Wings, Firebird were a reliable but unremarkable squadron when it came to performing their duties and scouting ahead of Battlegroup XVI. Never covering themselves with glory thanks to their role, they were often overshadowed by more famous Infiltrator Wing squadrons such as [[Shadow Squadron|Shadow]] or [[Knight Squadron|Knight]], so it was a surprise when they were selected to accompany [[Grand Admiral]] [[Rapier|Rapier's]] expedition into the Unknown Regions.

Re-equipped with upgraded T-65 X-Wings and BTL-A4 Y-Wings, the squadron was placed under the command of [[General]] [[Stryker]], a veteran of [[Red Squadron]] aboard the [[Redemption|MC80B <i>Redemption</i>]]. Their mission would be twofold: traditional Infiltrator Wing false flag operations against the New Republic, its allies, and other enemies of the Emperor's Hammer; but also to act as an aggressor squadron for training purposes to give new pilots a chance to fly against the ships they would be facing outside of the simulator.

To facilitate this, Stryker ordered the Firebird Squadron craft painted in a bright orange and grey paint scheme, imitating General Hera Syndulla's famous "Starbird Squadron" of the early New Republic, now known as the New Republic Precision Air Team. This, he believed, would lend credence to their continued use of older craft and allow them access to areas of the New Republic that line squadrons might not necessarily have clearance to enter.

===Aboard the ISD ''Challenge''===

The squadron integrated well and quickly despite the mocking of their comrades-in-arms. Instilling a sense of identity he had picked up from other Infiltrator Wing veterans, Stryker led Firebird to victory in a wing-wide contest organised by High Admiral Dempsey - the victory was bittersweet as it was almost immediately followed by the departure of three reliable pilots to form the core of the reformed [[Eagle Squadron]]. This came with its own benefits, however, as it was a sign that the Infiltrator Wing was seen as a useful component of the TIE Corps, and may soon be allowed greater independence in the form of their own ship.

===Upgrading the Squadron===

Following <i>Challenge</i>'s domination of TIE Corps in Battle Season 3, the members of Firebird were granted the opportunity to select new craft for each flight. After much debate, Flight III chose the A/SF-01 B-Wing while Flight II decided to utilize the payloads of the BTL-A4 Y-Wing. Flight I chose to remain as the vanguard squadron with the venerable T-65 X-Wing.

After the successful completion of the Remobilization Exercice Edition 4, Firebird changed up his objective and the fighters of Flight II and Flight III. To return to the squadrons old roots, <i>Firebird</i> choose to adapt once more [[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]] as Objective, while replacing the Y-Wings and B-Wings with [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wings].<br>
[[Captain]] [[Taurus]] decided once more to keep the X-Wings for Flight I to provide a better utility to his Squadron and widen the field of opportunities <i>Firebird</i> could take part in.

==Awards & Honors==
[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
[[Image:A-Wing FB.jpg|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron A-Wing]]

===Echelon Guardian===
In December 2020, [[Stryker | GN Stryker]] re-instated the Infiltrator Wing tradition of naming an [[Echelon Guardian]] as an honorary title given to a pilot whom they feel is an example of exemplary service and dedication to the IW.
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:50%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! #
! Month
! Pilot Awarded

|- valign="top"
! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|-
! 2 || March 2021 || [[Jedgar]]
|- valign="top"
|-
! 3 || April 2021 || [[NiksaVel]]
|- valign="top"
|}

===Competitions===
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:60%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! Date
! Description
! Position

|- valign="top"
! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! March-May 2021 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 3 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! January-April 2021 || Challquilla Cup Season 1, Team Foghorn Leghorn || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! June-August 2021 || Imperial Storm 3 || 1st Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! October 2021 || Raise The Flag 2021 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! April-May 2022 || Imperial Storm 4 || 2nd Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! June-July 2022 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 4 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! October 2022 || Raise The Flag 2022 || 10th Place (2nd ISD-II Challenge)
|}

==Roster==
[[Image:Flightsuit FB.jpg|thumb|right|Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron]]

{| class="colourbox collapsible uncollapsed" style="width:66%;"
! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
|-
! colspan="3" | CPT [[Sylas Pitt]]
|-
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
|-
! colspan="3" | MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]]
|-
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''
|-
! CPT [[Sylas Pitt]] || MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]] || CPT [[TI-40026]]
|-
! CM [[Jack Wynard]] || CM [[Badkid312]] || LT [[Jarl Torment]]
|-
! <i>vacant</i> || LT [[Wett]] || <i>vacant</i>
|-
! <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i>
|}

==Squadron Commanders==
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|-
| colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Squadron Commanding Officers'''
|-
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''CMDR'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Took Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Left Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Service Duration'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Assignment'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Start Rank'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''End Rank'''
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Stryker]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 7 Oct 2020
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 21 months, 4 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[General (TIE Corps)|General]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Taurus | Cade "Taurus" Tezo]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 months, 23 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Triji Boliv]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 17 April 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 months, 13 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Sylas Pitt]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 2 May 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Renegade (ship)|MC90 <i>Renegade</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
|-
|colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; border-top:1px solid #111; color:#CCCCCC"| ''  ''
|}

[[Category:Battlegroup III]]

Firebird Squadron

2023-07-03T05:36:46Z

Sylas Pitt: updated ranks, flights, and other things

{{EH Squadron
|name=Firebird Squadron
|image=[[Image:FirebirdPatch.png|200px]]
|motto= "Honor the past, look to the future."
|commander=[[Sylas Pitt|<span style="color:white;">CPT Sylas Pitt</span>]]
|xo=[[Jaxx Nassin|<span style="color:white;">MAJ Jaxx Nassin</span>]]
|fl=[[TI-40026|<span style="color:white;">CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook</span>]]
|veterans=
*[[Stryker|<span style="color:white;">GN Stryker</span>]]
*[[Jeron Darkonis Astoris|<span style="color:white;">COL Jeron Darkonis Astoris</span>]]
*[[Triji Boliv|<span style="color:white;">COL Triji Boliv</span>]]
*[[TI-40026 |<span style="color:white;">CPT Travis "TI-40026" Cook</span>]]
*[[NiksaVel|<span style="color:white;">COL NiksaVel</span>]]

|wing=[[Wing XXII|<span style="color:white;">Wing XXII</span>]]
|group=[[Battlegroup III|<span style="color:white;">Group III</span>]]
|ship=[[Renegade (ship)|<span style="color:white;">MC90 <i>Renegade</i></span>]]
|mission=[[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]]
|flightI= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/T-65B_X-wing_starfighter T-65B X-Wing]
|flightII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
|flightIII= [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wing]
}}

'''Firebird Squadron''' is an [[Squadron Objectives|Infiltration]] squadron assigned to [[Wing XXII]] on the [[MC90 Renegade]]. In October 2020, Firebird Squadron became the fourth squadron activated in [[Wing X]], having formerly been stationed aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]].

==History==
[[Image:Firebird Banner.jpg|thumb|Current Banner created by [[Vapen Van'an]] for Firebird Squadron]]
===Formation===

Firebird Squadron were founded as a reconnaissance unit for the old [[Infiltrator Wing]]. Originally equipped with A-Wings, Firebird were a reliable but unremarkable squadron when it came to performing their duties and scouting ahead of Battlegroup XVI. Never covering themselves with glory thanks to their role, they were often overshadowed by more famous Infiltrator Wing squadrons such as [[Shadow Squadron|Shadow]] or [[Knight Squadron|Knight]], so it was a surprise when they were selected to accompany [[Grand Admiral]] [[Rapier|Rapier's]] expedition into the Unknown Regions.

Re-equipped with upgraded T-65 X-Wings and BTL-A4 Y-Wings, the squadron was placed under the command of [[General]] [[Stryker]], a veteran of [[Red Squadron]] aboard the [[Redemption|MC80B <i>Redemption</i>]]. Their mission would be twofold: traditional Infiltrator Wing false flag operations against the New Republic, its allies, and other enemies of the Emperor's Hammer; but also to act as an aggressor squadron for training purposes to give new pilots a chance to fly against the ships they would be facing outside of the simulator.

To facilitate this, Stryker ordered the Firebird Squadron craft painted in a bright orange and grey paint scheme, imitating General Hera Syndulla's famous "Starbird Squadron" of the early New Republic, now known as the New Republic Precision Air Team. This, he believed, would lend credence to their continued use of older craft and allow them access to areas of the New Republic that line squadrons might not necessarily have clearance to enter.

===Aboard the ISD ''Challenge''===

The squadron integrated well and quickly despite the mocking of their comrades-in-arms. Instilling a sense of identity he had picked up from other Infiltrator Wing veterans, Stryker led Firebird to victory in a wing-wide contest organised by High Admiral Dempsey - the victory was bittersweet as it was almost immediately followed by the departure of three reliable pilots to form the core of the reformed [[Eagle Squadron]]. This came with its own benefits, however, as it was a sign that the Infiltrator Wing was seen as a useful component of the TIE Corps, and may soon be allowed greater independence in the form of their own ship.

===Upgrading the Squadron===

Following <i>Challenge</i>'s domination of TIE Corps in Battle Season 3, the members of Firebird were granted the opportunity to select new craft for each flight. After much debate, Flight III chose the A/SF-01 B-Wing while Flight II decided to utilize the payloads of the BTL-A4 Y-Wing. Flight I chose to remain as the vanguard squadron with the venerable T-65 X-Wing.

After the successful completion of the Remobilization Exercice Edition 4, Firebird changed up his objective and the fighters of Flight II and Flight III. To return to the squadrons old roots, <i>Firebird</i> choose to adapt once more [[Squadron Objectives#Reconnaissance|Reconnaissance]] as Objective, while replacing the Y-Wings and B-Wings with [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/RZ-1_A-wing_interceptor RZ-1 A-Wings].<br>
[[Captain]] [[Taurus]] decided once more to keep the X-Wings for Flight I to provide a better utility to his Squadron and widen the field of opportunities <i>Firebird</i> could take part in.

==Awards & Honors==
[[Image:FirebirdX.png|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron X-Wing]]
[[Image:A-Wing FB.jpg|thumb|right|Firebird Squadron A-Wing]]

===Echelon Guardian===
In December 2020, [[Stryker | GN Stryker]] re-instated the Infiltrator Wing tradition of naming an [[Echelon Guardian]] as an honorary title given to a pilot whom they feel is an example of exemplary service and dedication to the IW.
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:50%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! #
! Month
! Pilot Awarded

|- valign="top"
! 1 || December 2020 || [[TI-40026 | Travis "TI-40026" Cook]]
|-
! 2 || March 2021 || [[Jedgar]]
|- valign="top"
|-
! 3 || April 2021 || [[NiksaVel]]
|- valign="top"
|}

===Competitions===
{| border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="2" style="width:60%;"
|- style="background:white; color:black"
! Date
! Description
! Position

|- valign="top"
! November 2020 || "Wake Me When November Ends" - Annual '''[[Challenge]]'''-wide Competition || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! March-May 2021 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 3 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! January-April 2021 || Challquilla Cup Season 1, Team Foghorn Leghorn || 1st Place
|- valign="top"
! June-August 2021 || Imperial Storm 3 || 1st Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! October 2021 || Raise The Flag 2021 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! April-May 2022 || Imperial Storm 4 || 2nd Place (ISD-II Challenge)
|- valign="top"
! June-July 2022 || Exercise (Re)Mobilisation 4 || 4th Place
|- valign="top"
! October 2022 || Raise The Flag 2022 || 10th Place (2nd ISD-II Challenge)
|}

==Roster==
[[Image:Flightsuit FB.jpg|thumb|right|Former CMDR Cade Tezo in flightgear of Firebird Squadron]]

{| class="colourbox collapsible uncollapsed" style="width:66%;"
! colspan="3" | '''CMDR'''
|-
! colspan="3" | CPT [[Sylas Pitt]]
|-
! colspan="3" | '''Executive Officer'''
|-
! colspan="3" | MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]]
|-
! '''''Flight 1''''' !! '''''Flight 2''''' !! ''''' Flight 3'''''
|-
! CPT [[Sylas Pitt]] || MAJ [[Jaxx Nassin]] || CPT [[TI-40026]]
|-
! CM [[Jack Wynard]] || CM [[Badkid312]] || LT [[Jarl Torment]]
|-
! <i>vacant</i> || LT [[Wett]] || <i>vacant</i>
|-
! <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i> || <i>vacant</i>
|}

==Squadron Commanders==
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|-
| colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Squadron Commanding Officers'''
|-
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''CMDR'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Took Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Left Office'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Service Duration'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Assignment'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''Start Rank'''
| width="15%" style="background-color:#111122; border-right:1px solid #111; border-top:1px solid #333344; color: #c3c3ff"| '''End Rank'''
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Stryker]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 7 Oct 2020
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 21 months, 4 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[General (TIE Corps)|General]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Taurus | Cade "Taurus" Tezo]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 11 Jul 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| 4 months, 23 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #070711;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Triji Boliv]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 Dec 2022
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 17 April 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 4 months, 13 days
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Challenge|ISD <i>Challenge</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Colonel (TIE Corps)|Colonel]]
|-
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Sylas Pitt]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| 2 May 2023
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Renegade (ship)|MC90 <i>Renegade</i>]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| [[Captain (TIE Corps)|Captain]]
| width="15%" style="border-top:1px solid #111;background-color: #0b0b16;"| -
|-
|colspan="7" style="background-color: #111122; border-top:1px solid #111; color:#CCCCCC"| ''  ''
|}

[[Category:Battlegroup III]]

Sylas Pitt

2023-06-30T21:56:13Z

Sylas Pitt:

{{EH Character
|image=[[image:SylasPittPortrait RH.jpg]]
|name=Sylas Pitt
|homeworld=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam]
|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/TIE/rb_heavy_starfighter TIE/rb] <i>Mors Manet</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Training Officer]]
|position=[[Command Staff]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
|tcdossier=56043
}}

<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Avenger|<i>SSD Avenger</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
__TOC__

<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Vice Admiral Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Captain Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="2"|Merit and Service Medals
|-
! Award || Amount
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 9
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 4
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 12
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 12
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 1
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| TCCORE || TIE Corps Core || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, part 2 || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part I || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"| Fiction and Art
|-
! Title || Publication || Description
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/09833A%20Special%20Kind%20of%20Challenge.pdf A Special Kind of Challenge] || 05/22/29ABY || Small character introduction, detailing Sylas' feelings about his assignment to Firebird Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/03683Fitting%20In.pdf Fitting In] || 06/28/29ABY || Sylas muses about his place in the TIE Corps.
|-
|[[Hoist the Colours]] || 10/16/29ABY || Fiction Bonus Competition for <i>Raise the Flag 2021</i> - Placed 4th in the Top 10 Finalists.</br> Infiltrator Wing fiction, featuring members of Firebird and Eagle Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/61637Holo_for_Holidays.pdf Holo Home] || 01/02/30ABY || Submitted for competition <i>Holos for the Holidays</i> (1st place) </br> Sylas sends a message home to his mother, detailing his life among the stars with the TIE Corps
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

Sylas Pitt

2023-06-30T07:22:58Z

Sylas Pitt: Needed update

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|birth=6 ABY
|species=Human
|gender=Male
|skin=White/Fair
|hair=Black
|eyes=Hazel
|height=5'10" (177.8cm)
|weight=190 lbs (86.1kg)
|allies=[[Legion Ordo]], [[Atashi Rain]], [[Titius Osseus|Bonebolt]], [[Honsou]], [[Vapen Van'an]], [[JetMech]], [[Ryuzokin]], [[Stryker]]
|enemies=Classified
|fightingstyle=Suppressive Fire (LMGs), Explosives
|ship=<i>Lex Talionis</i>
|affiliation=[[Emperor's Hammer]], [[TIE Corps]]
|profession=[[Training Officer]]
|position=[[Command Staff]]
|rank=[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]], [[TIE Corps rank system|Captain]]
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<p>[[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] Sylas Pitt is the [[Training Officer]] for the [[Emperor's Hammer]] [[Command Staff]] aboard the [[Avenger|<i>SSD Avenger</i>]]. He is also the [[Squadron Commander]] of [[Firebird Squadron]] on [[Wing XXII]] aboard the [[Warspite|MC90 <i>Warspite</i>]] in [[Battlegroup III]] for [[Emperor's Hammer|The Emperor's Hammer]] [[TIE Corps]]. </p>
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<h1>History</h1><div style="color: lightgrey;">
<i>"Why should I not hate my enemies and hunt them down like the most vicious of all beasts that they are? If I loved them, does that not place me at their mercy? Can the torn and bloodied victim love the blood-splashed jaws that rend him limb from limb?" </br>-Sylas Pitt, 29ABY</i>
</div>
<h3>Early Life</h3>
<p>Sylas Pitt was born on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brolsam Brolsam] 6 ABY, the child of two retired Imperial Officers. His father, Baern Pitt, was a Stormtrooper General. His mother, Rika Pitt, was an Imperial Navy Officer. Baern and Rika owned a small farm in an obscure village, where they had hoped to raise their son, away from the conflict that shook the galaxy. As hostility towards the Empire grew, Baern sold their farm and moved to a different village, on the far side of the planet, to begin anew. Resentment towards any Imperials, current or retired, was becoming a very real danger. With the signs of danger in every direction, Baern and Rika began to save what credits they could to leave Brolsam.</p>

<p>In 8 ABY, Brolsam was siezed by [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/New_Republic New Republic] forces, causing an uproar around the planet. New Republic supporters began rounding up and imprisioning Imperial Officials and sympathizers. Baern Pitt was one of the many Imperial casualties, giving his life so that his wife and son could survive and escape. </p>
[[image:RASylas.png|250px|left]]
<p>After their narrow escape, Rika and Sylas Pitt stowed away in smuggling ships, carefully making their way to [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Coruscant Coruscant], the very heart of the New Republic. Here they hid in plain sight, deep within the lower bowels of the city, creating a modest life. Rika set up a small convenience store, where Sylas spent most of his days, making deliveries and helping with the general finances of the store.</p>
[[image:SylasPittPortrait.png|350px|right]]
<p>Maintaining a low social profile on Coruscant was not easy, however the Pitts were able to find other Imperial refugees hiding within the city, with whom they were able to socialize without fear of persecution. Many supporters of the New Republic held grudges against all Imperials, even those no longer participating in the ongoing conflicts. When an Imperial was exposed in the city, they were never heard from again. With this in mind, the Pitts and their circle of associates strategically banded together to keep eyes and ears out for possible rumors or suspicions of fellow Imperials with the hopes of reaching and helping them before the dogs of the New Republic got to them.</p>
<p>Within this group, Sylas met a young human that would eventually become his closes friend. For the sake of keeping his Imperial identity a secret, he refused to go by anything other than [[Badkid312]]. Badkid312 was the only person, aside from his mother, with whom Sylas confided his wishes to leave Coruscant and explore.</p>

<h3>Early Adulthood</h3>
<p>In 28 ABY, at the age of 22, Sylas ventured out of Coruscant, usually as a stowaway on New Republic ships. As the ships docked in different systems, Sylas was able to explore and interact with the locals nearby, gaining information as he went. During a stop on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Corellia Corellia], he learned of a splinter group of Imperials who called themselves <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>. Asking further, he discovered their headquarters, [[Aurora Prime]].</p>
<p> Knowing that the New Republic ships wouldn't carry him that far, he remained on Corellia for a few months, working and earning enough credits to pay for private transport. He slept outdoors and worked every single day to save as much as possible, sparing only a few credits to feed and sustain himself. Once he had enough credits, he was able to pay off a small trade ship for a direct flight to Aurora Prime.</p>

<h1>Career</h1>
<h2>Joining The TIE Corps</h2>
[[image:Sylas.png|300px|right]]
<p>In 29 ABY, at the age of 23, Sylas enlisted with the <em>Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps</em>. Attending the [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|Imperial Weapons and Tactics School (IWATS)]], he dedicated all of his energy to his studies and duties.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduation and assignment, Sylas made great effort to contact his friend, Badkid312, back in Coruscant to tell him about his journey thus far. Upon learning about <i>The Emperor's Hammer</i>, Badkid312 went through great efforts to follow in Sylas' path. After a few short months of travel, the two friends met again on the surface of Aurora upon Badkid312's arrival. Both friends have been pushing each other through their academics and training to become better pilots.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>
<p>After completing his training at [[Imperial Weapons and Tactics School|IWATS]], he was assigned to [[Firebird Squadron]]. At first, Sylas was disheartened with his Squadron assignment. He had dreamed of serving the Empire and trained tirelessly in the academy to fly TIE fighters to his best ability. In this Squadron, however, he was assigned to fly New Republic ships, specifically a Y-Wing Bomber. Sylas had sworn to himself to tear apart and sabotage any New Republic ships he came across. Adamant at first, Sylas reluctantly learned the ropes, eventually beginning to appreciate the shield technology that the TIEs lacked. </p>
<p>With his training complete, Sylas has dedicated most of his spare time studying the vast history of the galaxy as a whole. From the roots of The Mandalorians to the most recent events. Sylas has held an unhealthy fascination with understanding historical events, learning where mistakes were made, and where strategies could be improved.</p>
[[image:SP-ED.png|left]]
<h3>Thunder Squadron</h3>
<p>Less than a year after his inauguration into the TIE Corps, Sylas received an offer from [[Thunder Squadron]] Commander, [[LegionX]]. Thunder Squadron had been suffering from a lack of both activity and Flight Members. Sylas noticed that Firebird Squadron had a full roster, and accepted Legion's offer, all in the name of assisting his fellow Shipmates.</p>

<p>On March 23rd, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was promoted to Executive Officer of Thunder Squadron, a position he held for almost five months, until August 25th, 30 ABY. During his tenure, he assisted LegionX in reviving Thunder Squadron by promoting communication and activity, while also petitioning for a new Training Officer to combat the absence of the current holder. On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas was selected as the new Training Officer for the Emperor's Hammer. Shortly after [[Raise the Flag]] of '22, he requested to be moved down to a position of a Flight Member, while communicating with Commanders of Infiltrator Squadrons, desiring to return to his roots; He felt his mission in Thunder Squadron was complete, having fostered the kindred spirits of the new members and encouraging more than one to step up as leaders. With LegionX's blessing, Sylas would return to the [[Infiltrator Wing]].</p>

<h3>Raven Squadron</h3>

<p>On November 5th, 30 ABY, Sylas transferred out of Thunder Squadron, returning to his roots in the Infiltrator Wing, joining [[Raven Squadron]]. Shortly after, the Squadron Commander of Raven Squadron was promoted to become the new Battle Group Commander for Battlegroup III. [[Atashi Rain]] took up the role of Squadron Commander for Raven, promoting [[Dathka “Dakka Dakka” Graush|Dathka Graush]] to Squadron Executive Officer, offering the position of Flight Leader for Flight Three to Sylas, where he would serve a comfortable and relaxed tenure for a little over four (4) months.</p>

<h3>Firebird Squadron</h3>

<p>On May 2nd, 31 ABY, Sylas was given Command of Firebird Squadron, where he now currently resides.</p>

<h2>Command Staff</h2>
<p> On July 29th, 30 ABY, Sylas Pitt was given the [[Training Officer]] position in the Emperor's Hammer Command Staff, succeeding FA [[Tomaas Montte]]. Shortly after being appointed, he brought [[Robert Hogan]] into the Command Staff as the [[Command Attache|Command Attache to the Training Office]]. Together, Sylas and Robert were able to breathe a renewed interest in the academic department of the Emperor's Hammer, bringing about a revolutionary new Qualifications system.</p>
<h1>Achievements</h1>
[[image:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png|350px|thumb|right|Vice Admiral Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 05/06/29ABY - 05/07/29ABY || [[Cadet]] || 1 Day
|-
| 05/07/29ABY - 05/09/29ABY || [[Sub-Lieutenant]] || 2 Days
|-
| 05/09/29ABY - 08/18/29ABY || [[Lieutenant (TIE Corps)|Lieutenant]] || 3 Months, 10 Days
|-
| 08/18/29ABY - 04/09/30ABY || [[Lieutenant Commander]] || 7 Months, 20 days
|-
| 04/09/30ABY - 12/15/30ABY || [[Commander]] || 8 months, 6 days
|-
| 12/15/30ABY - Present || [[Captain]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Flag Ranks
|-
! Date || Rank || Time Held
|-
| 07/28/30ABY - 03/13/31ABY || [[Rear Admiral]] || 7 months, 12 days
|-
| 03/13/31ABY - Current || [[Vice Admiral (Emperor's Hammer)|Vice Admiral]] || Current
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Legion Awards
|-
! Award || Amount || Combat Rating
|-
| [[Legion of Combat|Legion of Combat (LoC)]] || 104 || Marksman 1st
|-
| [[Legion of Skirmish|Legion of Skirmish (LoS)]] || 431 || Campaigner 4th
|}
[[image:Sylas_Pitt_DressFB.png|350px|thumb|right|Captain Uniform]]

{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="2"|Merit and Service Medals
|-
! Award || Amount
|-
| [[Silver Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Bronze Star of the Empire]] || 1
|-
| [[Palpatine Crescent]] || 5
|-
| [[Imperial Security Medal]] || 9
|-
| [[Imperial Achievement Ribbon]] || 4
|-
| [[TIE Corps Meritorious Unit Award]] || 3
|-
| [[Medal of Instruction]] || 2
|-
| [[Medal of Communication]] || 12
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]]. Silver Wings || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Gold Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Silver Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Bronze Ribbon || 3
|-
| [[Iron Star]], Copper Ribbon || 1
|-
| [[Operational Readiness Award]] || 12
|-
| [[Commendation of Bravery]] || 1
|-
| [[Order of the Vanguard]] || 1
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"|Imperial University Courses
|-
! Course || Description || Score
|-
| TCCORE || TIE Corps Core || 100%
|-
| INTEL || History of Imperial Intelligence || 100%
|-
| HIST || History of the Galactic Civil War || 100%
|-
| GR || History of the Galactic Republic || 100%
|-
| PRER || History of the Galaxy Prior to the Republic || 100%
|-
| MAN1 || History of the Mandalorians, part 1 || 97%
|-
| MAN2 || History of the Mandalorians, part 2 || 100%
|-
| C/DB || Phase I CORE - [[Dark Brotherhood]] || 86%
|-
| SM/5 || Squadron Management 5 || 100%
|-
| WKS || Wookiee Studies || 100%
|-
| AF || Artifacts of the Force || 90%
|-
| DL || History of the Dark Lords || 100%
|-
| JO1 || History of the Jedi Order, Part I || 100%
|-
| RG || History of the Royal Guard || 94%
|-
| CRD || Crowd Control || 100%
|-
| WIKI || Wiki Editing for Dummies || 100%
|-
| INO || Imperial Naval Organization || 100%
|-
| EJE || Extrajudicial Execution || 87%
|-
| TD || The Tarkin Doctrine || 100%
|-
| S || Stormtrooper Certification || 98%
|}
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center
|-
! colspan="3"| Fiction and Art
|-
! Title || Publication || Description
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/09833A%20Special%20Kind%20of%20Challenge.pdf A Special Kind of Challenge] || 05/22/29ABY || Small character introduction, detailing Sylas' feelings about his assignment to Firebird Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/03683Fitting%20In.pdf Fitting In] || 06/28/29ABY || Sylas muses about his place in the TIE Corps.
|-
|[[Hoist the Colours]] || 10/16/29ABY || Fiction Bonus Competition for <i>Raise the Flag 2021</i> - Placed 4th in the Top 10 Finalists.</br> Infiltrator Wing fiction, featuring members of Firebird and Eagle Squadron.
|-
|[https://tc.emperorshammer.org/fictions/61637Holo_for_Holidays.pdf Holo Home] || 01/02/30ABY || Submitted for competition <i>Holos for the Holidays</i> (1st place) </br> Sylas sends a message home to his mother, detailing his life among the stars with the TIE Corps
|}
[[Category:People of the Emperor's Hammer]]
[[Category:People of the TIE Corps]]
[[Category:People of the Infiltrator Wing]]

File:Sylas Pitt DressRA11.png

2023-06-30T07:18:13Z

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2023-06-30T07:17:09Z

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