Medal of Honor....
(Created by DanChuang, 3/95)
In accordance with Vice Admiral Thunder's (CMDR/VA Thunder/Lambda-1/ISD Avr) and Vice Admiral Stelek's (FLT OFF/VA Stelek/Iota-1/INT Hpx) suggestions, the Officer of the Wing Commander herein posts revisions to the ID Lines for use in all official Emperor's Hammer correspondence.
Proposed ID Line changes:
Due to the rising amounts of pilots who are not Generals in the wing, Lambda Squadron Commander, Vice Admiral Thunder, has proposed the following changes to identification line structure:
The new rank abbreviations are:
GA - Grand Admiral
AD - Admiral
VA - Vice Admiral
GN - General
CM - Commander
CP - Captain (none currently members however)
Rather than use the fighter designation for each Member to complete the ID Line, the Flight Officer, Vice Admiral Stelek, has suggested using our motherships as an alternate:
ISD Avr - ISD Avenger
FRG Ard - FRG Ardent
FRG Imp - FRG Imperator
INT Hpx - INT Harpax II
The Wing Commander herein approves these proposed changes and requests that all Members use them, as appropriate. The following will specify the complete ID Line for Member use:
Position / Rank & Name / Flight / Mother Ship
i.e. Wing Commander, Grand Admiral Ronin, Alpha-1 Flight, ISD Avenger would be specified as:
WC/GA Ronin/Alpha-1/ISD Avr
The Wing Commander and Tactical Officer herein approve the 12th Battle Plotline for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Wing. Vice Admiral Stelek (CMDR/VA Stelek/Iota-1/INT Hpx), newly promoted Flight Officer for the Wing, herein presents his battle, to be entitled the Jedi Hunt...All Members are reminded that the events depicted in this Battle have already occurred in the early days of the Empire during Palpatine's rise to the throne and, as such, are to be considered "historical missions"...
JEDI HUNT
Mission 1 _Security Breach!_ Forces loyal to the Republic have gained knowledge of our plans! They have located our supply base and are preparing to destroy it...since the supply cache is deep in-system the fleet must come out of hyperspace well away from it, thus only our new TIE Fighters have the speed necessary to overtake the Z-95 Headhunters racing to destroy our supplies... Mission 2 _Concentrate! Then..._ Vice-Admiral Thrawn has ordered all available ships to converge on his flagship, BEFORE he proceeds with the attack on the fleeing Jedi...however, security leaks still plague us, perhaps one of the Dark Side adepts can locate the cause, and deal with it...until these leaks stop, a continual wave of Republic assaults are assured! Mission 3 _Strike! Next up..._ We are ready to strike at the Jedi, now that they have been located by Commander Skywalker! We must launch an all-out attack on the Republic fleets individually, before they have a chance to join together, and oppose us...but we must act quickly, the Jedi may yet escape! Mission 4 _Breakthrough! And..._ Though the Jedi have managed to escape into hyperspace, we can track them with the talents of Captain Stelek and Commander Skywalker...the Emperor has his eye on these two...Though the Republic forces have temporarily foiled us by throwing their battleships into battle against us...we know have the Tactical advantage, which, if properly persued, will allow us to regain the Strategic Iniative! Mission 5 _Conquer!_ We have destroyed the last vistages of Republic power in this region...and are finally able to bring our cannon to bear on the Jedi! Unfortunately, most of our capital ships were crippled in the recent battles with the Republic Fleets, and need time to complete repairs before they can enter battle with the Jedi Escort Fleet...thus our fighters will have to draw off the escorts long enough for a handful of Assault Gunboats to enter the Inner perimeter and disable the Jedi ships...thus tying down the Republic Escort Ships until the main fleet arrives! Mission 6 _Fighting Withdrawal!_Compnor is not as reliable as we were led to believe, as their Intelligience showed the Escort fleet to be much weaker than it actually was...without the daring actions of Commander Skywalker, and, to a lesser extent, General Stelek, on the Republic Command Vessels, we would have suffered massive losses, and possibly defeat! Even so, we must transfer the Jedi to a secure containment vessel, as they are subverting our own crew against us, AND marshalling the remnants of Republic strength against us!
The Wing Commander and Tactical Officer herein approve the 13th Battle Plotline for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Wing. General Tethys (CMDR/GN Tethys/Nu-1/FRG Imp), newly promoted Flight Officer for the Wing, herein presents his first battle, to be entitled Find the Lokul...
Rebels and Pirates are attacking Research Station "Regula-1". They are attempting to steal a newly discovered mineral ore called Mithril. The ore, when refined and combined with another metal, Hafnium, forms a composite metal that is light and very strong, and represents the next generation of advanced starship hulls. Mithril, however, by itself is radioactive and requires special shielding when storing and transporting. The Lakul, a specially modified Muurian Transport, is being used by the Rebels to transport the stolen ore. As the player enters, the Lakul, is about to board the station, and will be long gone by the time help arrives. However, the Corellian Transport Ydriss is waiting to board the station in an attempt to kidnap the research scientists. The player must disable the Ydriss before it reaches hyperspace, as well as "mopping up" any Rebel and Pirate ships left in the area.
Intelligence has discovered from interogating prisoners from Mission 1 that the Lakul is headed for the deep space refining station, Ditalex-1, operated by one of the many criminal organizations that plague the Galaxy. As the mission opens, the Lakul has just finished onloading the refined Mithril and is preparing to jump into hyperspace. Once again, she will be gone before the player can catch her but the Empire will still want to capture the refinery
After the capture of Ditalex-1, Intelligence has lost all track of the Lakul. However, Imperial Spys have discovered that a shipment of Hafnium will be coming through customs at outpost NL-1, established by then Vice-Admiral Thrawn. Intelligence hopes that if the ship carrying the Hafnium can be captured, Intel operatives can pose as the ships crew and then discover the location of the Lakul. To this end, the player will pose as regular pilot, even flying a Tie Interceptor so as to not alert the Rebels that we are on to them. However, the T/I will specially equipped with shields and a jammer; Hammer pilots are too valueable to lose! The player must inspect all ships passing outpost NL-1.
With the success of Mission 3, Intel has discovered the Pirates' base of operations. At last report, the Lakul was at this location but Intel has lost contact with it's agents and fears that the ship may have been moved. In any case, the Emperor wants the Pirate Base totally destroyed, as an object lesson to those who aid the Rebels.
An Imperial Probe has discovered the Lakul. She is presently in interstellar space being protected by two Modified Corvettes and a Dreadnaught. Top priority is to disable the Lakul, and then to protect the boarding operation to capture the ship. The Rebels and Pirates can be expected to defend the ship at all costs!
With the capture of the Lakul, the Emperor has ordered the ship taken to the Dark-Side planet Byss for safekeeping. The player is ordered to escort the ship until she can safely reach her hyperspace point. The Rebels and Pirates will undoubtedly attempt to recapture the Lakul, or failing that, destroy her.
The Wing Commander and Tactical Officer herein approve the 14th Battle Plotline for the Emperor's Hammer Strike Wing. General Strife (FLT MBR/GN Strife/Gamma-1/ISD Avg) herein presents his first battle, to be entitled Vader Takes Command...
By John Whittemore
FLT MBR/Gn Strife/Gamma-1/ISD Avg
Mission 1. Lord Vader has taken personal command of the Avenger and has ordered top
security. This mission our orders are to guard a VIP to be transfered to Lord Vader
himself. His is name is unknown to us and to any flag officer, rumors are flying. This
will be a fairly routine and easy mission according to Vader.
Suggested Craft:
Imperial ships
ISD Avenger One flight group of Tie Advanced from Epsilon Squadron Two flight groups of Tie Bombers from Epsilon and Lambda squadrons
Neutral ships
Dreadnought Firrerreo 1 One flight group of 4 T-Wings One flight group of 3 B-Wings Two flight groups of 3 A-Wings and 2 A-Wings
Mission 2. We have found out that this VIP is a force user or dark jedi, you are not to
talk about it at anytime, orders from Vader are complete silence. The VIP will be
transferred to Crseih station to pick up an associate. This sector is full of pirates and
some rebels. Again, guard him at all costs. You will also destroy all Zibalian pirate
ships as they have nearly taken over the station in a territorial squable. Follow all
orders given about capturing pirates.
Suggested Craft:
Imperial ships
ISD Avenger One flight group of 4 Missile Boats from Gamma Sqaudron One flight group of 4 Tie Defenders from Alpha squadron
FRG Ardent One flight group of 4 Tie Fighters from Phi squadron
Pirate and Rebel ships
PLT Crseih 1
FRG Yamato Two flight groups of 4 Z-95s Two flight groups of 4 R-41s Two flight groups of 2 B-Wings CRV group Grant Two flight groups of 3 A-Wings Three flight groups of 3 X-Wings
Mission 3. Another mission guarding the station and Cruisers but a shuttle has been
launched from the Avenger's hanger; inspect it if you can after clearing the sector. The
FRG Ardent is docked here for repairs with shields at 50% and no defensive systems. The
rebels you inspected were sealing a deal to take over this station with full pirate support,
the reasons are unknown. Protect the station if it is attacked. It is also known that
Vader has not contacted the Empreor abot these missions, nor has Grand Admiral Thrawn been
notified.
Suggested Craft:
Imperial ships
ISD Avenger One flight group of 4 Tie Advanced from Epsilon squadron One flight group of 4 Tie Bombers from Lambda squadron FRG Ardent Rebel and Pirate ships Carrick Cruiser Two flight groups of two TRNs One flight group of 4 A-Wings One flight group of 3 B-Wings One Squadron of Pirate ships(8 Z-95s and 4 R-41s)
Mission 4. We have suddenly been transfered out of this sector by Vader's personal order.
Very strange. We are going to have to defend a convoy from rebel and nearby pirates for
jump to a top secret installation in the Maw Cluster. It is here where projects such as the
Death Star were created. There is a small planet nearby containing a corrupt Imperial
prison we do not have time to retake it or destroy it, but the rebels have a small but
substantial base set here for illegal commerce. We will knock out most ships 25 klicks away
before the convoy arrives. No rebels or pirates must be alowed to escape or they will find
out what we are doing here.
Suggested Craft:
Imperial ships
ISD Avenger One flight group of 4 Tie Defenders from Delta squadron One flight group of 4 Missile boats from Gamma squadron One flight group of 4 Tie Advanced from Alpha squadron Rebel and Pirate ships PLT Kessal 4 4 Z-95s 6 Y-Wings 2 X-Wings CRS Rebel Guard 4 A-Wings 6 T-Wings 6 CRVs
Mission 5. Guard the Avenger while we make an attempt to hyper out. Destroy remaining
rebel craft. We also must arrive before Zaarin's forces get here. They know little but
they do know we are here. If Zaarin finds us here, the installation will be comprimised.
Also inspect any ships that might arrive unexpectedly.
Suggested Craft:
Imperial ships
ISD Avenger One flight of Tie Defenders from Beta squadron Rebel ships 6 X-Wings 6 A-Wings 4 M/CRVs Zaarins forces M/FRG ???? 6 Tie Advanced 5 Assualt gunboats One Lambda class Shuttle 5 Tie interceptors
The Wing Commander herein presents the Medal of Honor, created by General Jedi (FLT MBR/Jedi/Phi-2/FRG Ard). This Medal will be awarded by the Wing Commander to those Members who have performed their duties above and beyond those expected of them for the advancement of the Wing...
Medal of Honor....
(Created by DanChuang, 3/95)
This is the member roster for the DB, as supplied by General Paladin (Mstr Jdi), including only those who were members before the first NL, or who posted member info in the WG Brotherhood Folder. The list will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.
Dark Council
DK LRD VDR
Mstr Jdi
W Call
Mateo 15
Members
DarkJedi27
Thwt2hndl
Vader 95
Ja24
RenegadeC
Lord Wedge
KSMJR
DKJ RAMSEY
DarkToeJam
CG ROCKET
Methusela9
NOTICE
The Wing Commander has decided that, to be eligible for Battle Medal awards, interested pilots are asked to complete, at a minimum, ALL of the Primary Goals in each Mission (just like the game, completion of the Primary Goals is required to advance missions) at whichever difficulty they prefer. Obviously higher difficulties translate into higher scores for posting on the Battle Board. The mission performance files (i.e. film clips/*.clp files) must be submitted to your individual Squadron Commanders for review and recommendation regarding Medal awards and possible promotions following completion of ALL missions in any given Battle.
One point must be stressed regarding submission of mission performances clips and pilot files...Please direct these submissions to your individual Squadron Commanders rather than myself...The Wing Commander can not spare his time and efforts from the Newsletters, new plots and missions for these reviews (except for Alpha Squadron, of course)...Subsequently, your Squadron Commanders will be making periodic recommendations for Medal Awards "on behalf" of the Member seeking a Medal (i.e. a nomination...). Thank you for your understanding...
The following recipients of new Medals are herein posted by the Officer of the Wing Commander:
Vice Admiral Stelek (FLT OFF/VA Stelek/Iota-1/INT Hpx)>>Commendation for Service [For creation of Jedi Hunt Battle Plotline] General Tethys (FLT MBR/GN Tethys/Lambda-2/ISD Avr)>>Commendation for Service and Medal of Tactics with a Green Hammer [For creation of the Find the Lakul Battle Plotline and its first 2 missions] General Lucas (FLT MBR/GN Lucas/Epsilon-1/ISD Avr)>>Medal of Loyalty [For completion of all 5 missions in Battle 9 - Tracking the Defectors ] General Strife (FLT MBR/Gn Strife/Gamma-1/ISD Avg)>>Commendation for Service [For creation of the Vader Takes Command Battle Plotline] General FoxyRoxy (FLT LDR/GN FoxyRoxy/Phi-3/FRG Ardent)>>Medal of Loyalty [For completion of all 5 missions in Battle 9 - Tracking the Defectors] General Spacer (FLT LDR/GN Spacer/Phi-2/FRG Ardent)>>Medal of Loyalty [For completion of all 5 missions in Battle 9 - Tracking the Defectors]