Emperor's Hammer
The Emperor's Hammer (officially the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet) is a Star Wars video game and fan fiction club that was founded in 1994 by Grand Admiral Ronin.
Subgroups
Active
TIE Corps
The selected elite TIE Fighter Pilots that battle with the Rebel forces (i.e. other online clubs) in XWing vs TIE Fighter and TIE Fighter competitions/battles. Although all Pilots must first meet the strict entrance requirements, they serve the Imperial Navy as the most elite and highly trained starfighter pilots in the Outer Rim Territories. Entering pilots must first apply and submit a pilot file for review and then be appointed a Position in the Fleet..The online (XWing vs TIE Fighter) players will find very useful information at the Combat Operations Office...(game platforms: TIE Fighter , TIE Fighter CD or XWing vs TIE Fighter)...
The Brotherhood of Dark Jedi
Hammer's Fist =
The elite Stormtroopers of the Emperor's Hammer. These troopers consist of highly trained Imperial Stormtroopers that perform special operations for the Fleet. There are currently Zero-G Spacetroopers, Scout Troopers, Desert and Cold Assault/Snowtrooper Platoons...(game platform: Dark Forces)...
EH Directorate
The Emperor's Hammer Directorate is under revision/creation. A combination of the old EH Imperial Survey Corps and the EH Civilian Command Authority (CCA), the EH DIR will become the group within the EH that concentrates on system politics and fleet tactics using new games from LucasArts...(anticipated game platform: Rebellion)
The EH DIR will also incorporate the duties of the former Imperial Survey Corps (ISC) which are the Scouts for the Fleet. The ISC Corvettes and survey ships continually roam the Outer Rim Territories, searching for new planetary systems for the Empire to "liberate"...The ISC typically provides writeups and maps for new Star Systems (in West End RPG format) to be considered for inclusion in the EH Systems Manual...
The Fringe
Defunct
Infiltrator Wing =
Many former Rebellion Pilots have seen the error of their ways and returned to the New Order of the Empire. Due to the constant need of the remnants of the Imperial Navy for new starfighter pilots, these pilots have been allowed to continue flying their Rebel "alphabet" fighters (i.e. the XWing, AWing, Y-Wing, and B-Wing) and Capital Ships in the service of the Empire...The Infiltrator Wing will be an invaluable internal training tool with the existing EH TIE Fighter Corps when the anticipated XWing vs TIE Fighter is released...(game platform: [[Star Wars: X-Wing|X-Wing)...
The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi
The Dark Brotherhood of the Jedi serves as a secret combat and training society for all those interested in learning the ways of the Dark Side of the Force. ANY Member of the Fleet (even those in other SubGroups...!) may join the Dark Brotherhood without a second email address...! These Dark Jedi gain Force powers, Rank within their Order , DB only missions, Medals, Membership/Leadership in a Dark Jedi House or Clan, and prestige as they contribute to the Brotherhood ...(anticipated game platform: Jedi Knight)...
Corporate Division
The "slicers" of the Fleet. The individual "corporations" are responsible for new fighters,capital ships, weapons and general PC game "innovations" in the service of the Fleet...In these dangerous days after Endor and with the Emperor's Hammer Fleet spread throughout the Emperor's Hammer Territories, the Corporate Division has been given the authority to field small MilCom Picket Fleets for suppression and defense...
Bounty Hunters' Guild
The Fleet Commander occasionally authorizes the use of independent Bounty Hunters for the greater good of the Empire...Such missions typically are held in an open forum on the World Wide Web/WWW (i.e. first come, first win style of 'IRC hunts') and include prisoner retrieval, target identification and termination/capture assignments...Rewards/Prizes are earned and Members advance in the Ranks according to their Account status measured in Imperial Credits...
Intelligence Division
The eyes and ears of the Emperor's Hammer in the chaotic region of the Outer Rim. The ID keeps a close watch not only on our internal Fleet workings but also external threats...Individual 'Bureaus' and 'Branches' of Intel perform highly secret and critical functions for the Fleet...These can include VIP escort, infiltration, information gathering, etc...Although TIE Fighter Missions are used by some Branches of 'Intel', purchase of TIE Fighter is not needed to join Intel as WWW 'IRC hunts' are held as well...
Smuggler's Guild
In these uncertain times after the Battle of Endor, the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet, located far out in the Outer Rim, must use the services of less than reputable Smugglers to keep our Imperial war machine supplied...The Guild performs primarily WWW IRC hunt missions but some TIE Fighter missions where the player flies small capital ships (i.e. Corellian Corvettes, Muurian Transports, Shuttles, etc...) and gains 'rewards' and thus, advancement in the Guild...
The Agressor Wing
The selected elite TIE Fighter and XWing Pilots that will represent the Fleet in "official" 'Campaigns' with the Rebel forces (i.e. other online clubs) in XWing vs TIE Fighter battles. Although all AW Pilots must meet the strict entrance requirements presented at the AW WWW site above, they can be from ANY group or Subgroup within the Emperor's Hammer. When a new Campaign is posted by the EH Training Officer, these AW Pilots will then be assigned on a Temporary Duty Assignment (TDA) to the Aggressor Wing while still maintaining their existing Positions...(game platforms required: X-Wing or TIE Fighter for training, XWing vs TIE Fighter for combat)...
EH Imperial Survey Corps
EH Civilian Command Authority
Imperial Weapons And Tactics School
The Imperial Weapons and Tactics School IWATS (now led by the Dean, Admiral Thrawn) has become the premiere starfighter pilot training institution for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet...The IWATS 'classes' are held on Sif in the Phare System and conduct starfighter training exercises near Baldyr, a moon of Ullyr (see the EH Systems Manual for a description of the Phare System)...There are already a dozen "courses" available for EH Members to take including Fighter Identification, XWing vs TIE Fighter tactics, EH Mission design and HTML website editing/creation...Several "Majors" are also available...The courses included in the IWATS training program are highly recommended for all EH Members...Also note, that successful completion of the basic IWATS training is required to be accepted into the Aggressor Wing...
Combat Operations Office =
Dark Jedi Shadow Academy
The Shadow Academy seeks to train young Dark Jedi in the ways of the Dark Side of the Force...The Shadow Academy, located on Aurora Prime, is the primary training facility for new members of the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi. At the Shadow Academy, new Apprentices will be trained by more powerful Dark Jedi in the ways of the Force as they begin their journey toward the Dark Side.
Grand Master's Royal Guard
The Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood has been granted the privilege of creating an elite cadre of Dark Jedi for the purposes of training and online gameplay to represent the Emperor's Hammer. Although other facets of the Club can use Jedi Knight as a game platform, the Grand Master's Royal Guard will represent the Hammer in most online contests against other clubs...
Carrida Stormtrooper Military Academy
The Carrida Stormtrooper Academy teaches the Stormroopers of the Hammer's Fist the essential skills to survive in a post-Endor Empire. Training includes gaming hints, editing of Dark Forces and Quake (w/Star Wars 'patches') and assignment to specific platoons. Rewards include classifications and certifications.
EH XvT/JK Competition Ladder
The EH XWing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT)/Balance of Power (BoP) and Jedi Knight (JK)/Mysteries of the Sith (MoS) Competition Ladder allows ANY Member of the Emperor's Hammer to enter an internal online slugfest. Players signup and then meet each other online to win matches in these game platforms and gain points and thus advancement up the Ladder. If you really think you are that good, sign up!...(game platforms: Jedi Knight, X-wing vs. TIE Fighter)
Infiltrator Wing Elite Guard
The IW Elite Guard is the Infiltrator Wing's XWing vs TIE Fighter (XvT) branch of operations, fighting the TIE Fighter Corps and Rebel Squadrons. The rank structure is non-com ranks, so not to confuse them w/ regular IW ranks. The IW-Chief Warrant Officer is in charge of all IW-GRD operations and works with the RS Liaison Officer (a member of the RS) to set up fun rival competitions between the two fleets.
EH Advanced Guard
As "Ambassadors" of the Emperor's Hammer, the EH Advanced Guard is comprised of only the most trusted and loyal Imperials. The EH Advanced Guard represents the Emperor's Hammer to various online clubs, magazines, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), WWW sites, etc. In addition, the Ambassadors of the Advanced Guard have made recruitment of new Imperials to the Emperor's Hammer their primary goal. The Advanced Guard is led by the Lord Ambassador (LA) and the Ambassadors (AM).
Diplomacy
Leaders