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The Dark SentinelIssue #66July 3rd, 2000Emperor's Hammer Strike FleetAurora System, Outer Rim Territories.and the number one reason why the Empire is so much better than the Rebellion.Image provided by INQ Faethor.Edited/authored by Sector Admiral Jahn ComptonXO/SA Compton/CS-2/SSSD SovEmperor's Hammer Strike FleetSSSD Sovereign3,439 members worldwide

office of the fleet commanderGrand Admiral Ronin has gathered articles and submissions regarding thedevelopment of the Emperor's Hammer. These include Fleet events, overallEH Plotlines, personal anecdotes, etc. The Fleet Commander wishes toemphasize that all development proposals for the Emperor's Hammer MUSTbe approved by the Fleet Commander prior to release to the rest of theFleet.Kevin J. Anderson Autograph to the Emperor's Hammer: 06.29.00As Emailed/Obtained From: COMMA:BLDR/RA Zoltar/UBIQ/DGN Lichtor V Salute I know I asked about this a long time ago, but I just finally got to scan it. From Kevin J.Anderson to you. Picture is attached.COMMA:BLDR/RA Zoltar/UBIQ/DGN Lichtor V, C/1/2-M/2-XvT-SM}[LoC-cs][SHU - "Imperial Eye"]Fleet Commander's Note:Be sure to visit the EH Article Mentions Page for other extensive write-ups on the Emperor'sHammer and an autographed pic from Jeremy Bullock ("Boba Fett").![o] \ \ \ \ ))))))))))))))))))))))))))GA RoninFleet Commander/Founder - Emperor's HammerFC/GA Ronin/CS-1/SSSD Sx5/DFC/CoS/OV-5E[DJP(Sith)] {IWATS-Core}Flight Officer NightHawk Resigns Suddenly.Replacement Sought: 07.02.00As Emailed From: Former Flight Officer (AD Nighthawk)Flight Office(URL to be updated soon.!)Members of the Emperor's Hammer,I have some extremely unfortunate news to give you all.

Recently, America Online changed their normal policy of not charging for the phone callsmade when one connects to the service, to charging. Therefore, my phone bill went fromabout 25 to about 300. My father was rather upset, and wondered why the heck I wasonline so much. I'd never bothered to explain to him about the EH and what I do, he justassumed I was playing games all day. However, in this situation, I had to tell him about theEH, and what I do as Flight Officer. Let's just say he was not pleased. He explained to methat if I didn't stop spending so much time online, and start working (paid work), I wouldnot get any financial help from him for a car, insurance, or college. Those are three thingsthat I can absolutely not afford to throw away my parents' money for.Therefore, upon his instructions, I'll be forced to leave the Fleet. I feel really horrible aboutstepping out of this wonderful position the Grand Admiral has given me, as well as myadvisory position in the Dark Brotherhood. I have enjoyed the EH greatly for the two yearsI've been in it, and wished to stay around a lot longer, but that's simply not possible now.I'm sorry this has to be so fast, but I've been given a 24 hour window by my father to getall the EH related stuff off my computer, and to delete this email address, which I'll be doingshortly after I send this mail.To the Grand Admiral, Executive Officer, and High Admiral Kawolski: I apologize once againfor letting you all down and leaving after only a couple weeks in my position. I havemanaged to take care of all my FO related mail up until today, so my mailbox is clean. Irecommend one of three people to you for my replacement as Flight Officer: My CA1, VASarriss, Admiral Theodore, the BGCOM of the Battlegroups, or Admiral Priyum Patel, BGCOMof the Aggressor Strike Force.To all of you whom I have served with: I will miss you all (well, most of you, anyway :P),and wish you all the best of luck in the EH, and in your real lives.Thank you, and goodbye.Admiral Nighthawk Ciarus ArconaeFleet Commander's UpdateWith this resignation of AD Nighthawk, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) will hereinIMMEDIATELY begin accepting Applicants for the Position of Flight Officer (CS-4) of theEmperor's Hammer.All Applicants should be able to meet the following minimum criteria:Have been a Member of the Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps for a period of not less than 1year.Demonstrated "progressive" command experience and responsibility (i.e. rank of ViceAdmiral and/or Position of Commodore or higher).Be able to host and maintain a STABLE Flight Officer WWW site for the benefit of the Fleetat large (without free-service banner ads please.!).

Be able to handle multiple command tasks simultaneously (i.e. assigning daily incomingrecruits, LOTS of email, manage the TIE Corps and Naval Corps, manage the EH Rosterincluding Subgroup Roster submissions, etc.)Be familiar with online databases (i.e. www.tiecorps.org).Have had NO prior incidents with the High Court of the Inquisitors.Be able to work with ALL of the Command Staff without conflicts (especially the TacticalOfficer, HA Kawolski who manages and owns www.tiecorps.org).Not have a problem with managing all of the above in a timely, efficient manner due tofamily, real-life concerns. We have lost two excellent Flight Officers over as many monthsthrough no real fault of their own (i.e. real life concerns). However, the effectivemanagement of our Membership and club Roster is paramount. Consequently, I must askthat the next FO be able to stick around for more than 1-2 months. I need a SERIOUScommitment here.:)If you meet the above qualifications, please email your application demonstrating the aboveto the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) ASAP.![o] \ \ \ \ ))))))))))))))))))))))))))GA RoninFleet Commander/Founder - Emperor's HammerFC/GA Ronin/CS-1/SSSD Sx5/DFC/CoS/OV-5E[DJP(Sith)] {IWATS-Core}Upcoming EH vs UPA: Battle of the Titans! (July 15, 2000)As Emailed From: Combat Operations Officer (AD Havoc)Combat Operations OfficeThis Saturday, July 7th, beginning at 9 PM EST, ending on Monday, July 10th at 5 am ESTthe EH will face the United Pilots Alliance (UPA) in a fierce XVT/XWA competition dubbed theBattle of the Titans! The UPA is expecting around 105 of it's finest pilots to meet us inbattle! COO Havoc is calling on all multiplayer pilots and is offering the following awards for*EACH* platform (meaning there will be 2 winners in the EH):1st Place: Bronze Star and a Distinguished Flying Cross2nd Place: Palpatine Crescent3rd Place: Imperial Security MedalIn addition, COO Havoc is going to *Double* the Legion of Combat medals earned!The Battle will take place on the MSN Gaming Zone, using the Imperial Outpost for XvT andthe Melee Skirmishes room for XWA and reporting will be done using Battlestats, the sameprocess used for the WoW games. If you need help signing up for Battlestats, please go to

www.redrival.com/pellaeon85/battlestats.html. If you have any further questions contactCOO/AD Havoc at Pellaeon2000@cs.com and WC-COOA/COL Shups atshups@bellatlantic.net YOU DON'T WANT to miss out on this colossal event!!!Combat Operations OfficerAdmiral HavocRecommendation for GoE Award to COO/AD Havoc: 06.29.00As Recommended By: Executive Officer (SA Compton).Emperor's Hammer Grand Order of the Emperor (GoE) Medal.(Please see the Operations Manual for EH Medal descriptions)"Umm, he doesn't have anything over a GS, so how 'bouts a GoE?C"Resignation of Prex (FA Ricaud): 06.29.00As Emailed From: Former President of the Corporate Division (FA Ricaud)Corporate Division (CD) Salute Gentlemen,I'll try not to drag this on or beat around the bush too much; in the past few days, I've beenmore distinctly aware than ever of a problem I've already distantly sensed for a couple ofweeks now . that is that the Corporate Division isn't improving. Oh, it's improved fromthree months ago, of course. But recently we seem to have stopped dead in our tracks.Membership has only been growing slowly, the rate at which contracts have been gained arecoming down. And it's not because we've reached our full potential. I still see so many moreways the Corporate Division can expand, that are already being worked on . theIndependent Traders' League and a forthcoming Credit System being two notable points.The problem is, quite frankly, me. I've noticed slow-down in Corporate Division expansionand growth has run parallel to a time when I've been personally easing off my involvementin the running of the subgroup. The problem is that I've had to put just about every ideaand ounce of drive I have into a three-month space to get the CD to the point it stands atnow. And I've simply become burnt-out because of it. Well, perhaps that's too strong aterm: it might be better to say I've run out of steam. And without the President driving itforwards, the Corporate Division can't continue to grow.Things aren't dire, of course. Activity is still good. Most corporations are still getting plentyof contracts to keep them busy, and new additions to the subgroup -- both ideas andmembers -- are enriching the Corporate Division. But I think I've taken it as far as I'mgoing to take it. I could sit around and stretch out my tenure for a good six months, even ayear, and it'd continue to be an active subgroup. But it would also continue to remain static

in terms of growth. So I'm not going to drag out my role any longer than necessary, butrather step aside to allow a new President, with new ideas, and fresh enthusiasm, to helptake the Corporate Division further . to reach it's full potential.I'm sorry if it seems like I'm walking out so quickly after receiving such an honoredpromotion from the Grand Admiral, and I have more than a feeling of guilt for "bailing out"like this. From the start I knew there would come a time when I wouldn't be able to do anymore for the post, and I knew when that point came I would do the right thing and stepaside for somebody who could do more for the post, and the subgroup. I have a gut feelingthat time has come, and so I hope I'm doing the right thing.As for the matter of my replacement . three prominent candidates who would fill the termsI have laid down (fresh ideas, fresh drive, fresh enthusiasm) come to mind: Rear AdmiralMini Minkus, Executive Vice Prex of the CD . Commissar Coursca, First Chairman of the CDTrade Assembly . and Assistant Techician Oxxider, currently in the CD Unassigned Pool. Iknow all three pretty well, and they all show the sort of drive, and innovative spirit whichthe next President needs. I will, however, allow the Fleet Commander and Executive Officerto interview all three candidates separately before they make their final choice.I'm not leaving the EH completely, however. After talking to Major Tethys and Vice AdmiralMaldon, I have decided to hand in my Fleet Admiral rank badge for that of a Colonel, as I'llbe heading back to my old command, the ISD Relentless. I'm aware the ship needssomething of a morale boost as of late, so with any luck, I'll be helping out the WingCommander and Commodore to apply some of the ol' reforming zeal to Wing IX. AdmiralNighthawk, I believe you should be receiving an e-mail soon from Major Tethys concerningmy exact assignment.It's been a great pleasure to serve in the Corporate Division and Command Staff; and I'dlike to think, for the ego in me, I've helped the Corporate Division in some long-lastingsense, or at least set the road for future Presidents to tread and build upon what myself andmy current Direx Board have achieved (and no doubt, I couldn't have done any of it withoutthe skilled officers of the Board, all of whom deserve equal credit for how far the CD hascome). On a final note, I'd like to personally thank Grand Admiral Ronin and Sector AdmiralCompton, for giving me the chance to do it all, and have so much fun in the process.Well, I guess I didn't stick to my promise of keeping it short after all. :-) Salute Fleet Admiral Val RicaudPresident of the Corporate DivisionPREX/FA Ricaud/VSD Warhammer/CDFleet Commander's Note:Interested Applicants for the Position of President of the Corporate Division should email theFleet Commander (GA Ronin) ASAP.![o] \ \ \ \ ))))))))))))))))))))))))))GA RoninFleet Commander/Founder - Emperor's Hammer