To: All Emperor's Hammer Trainees
From: PLT Daedelus Training Center, Outer Rim
Gen. Jedgar Paladin, Commanding
Re:Indoctrination
Welcome to the Imperial Navy... Some of you are new to the service of the Emperor, and some of you are already naval officers whose success and loyalty have earned you the right to join the elite Emperor's Hammer wing. It does not matter, because here you are all equal. Rewards await those who serve the Emperor well. Will you be one of the Lucky few?
The Emperor's Hammer is a tightly run military organization. Our survival and success depend on your ability to follow the orders of your superiors unquestioningly. A full member list will accompany this document, but here are the command officers:
WING COMMAND:
Command Officers Wing Commander: Grand Admiral Ronin (W Call)/Commander of SSD Avenger Executive Officer: Vice-Admiral Shawshank (Quackodile)/Commander of VSD Monitor Tactical Officer: Vice-Admiral Adams (VAdmAdams)/Commander of VSD Formidable Flight Officer: Vice-Admiral Stelek (Methusela9)/Commander of TFC Roxanna Support Staff Medical Officer: General Nemisis (Thrawn 96) Medical Officer, In Honorarium: General FoxyRoxy Flight Nurse: General Sugar (SweetBrina) Executive Assistant: General Shekinah (Shekinah) Tactical Assistant: General Renegade (Pappy Rene) Second Tactical Assistant: General Wedge (TIEWedge) Training Officer/Flight Assistant: General Paladin (Mstr Jdi) Squadron Commanders SSD Avenger Alpha Commander: General Talon (Bamwolf) Beta Commander: General DorJa (DarkPilot) Gamma Commander: General Strife (Gen Strife) Delta Commander: General Lucas (MarkFlux) Epsilon Commander: General Andrew (Barnacleez) Lambda Commander: Vice-Admiral Thunder (VAdThunder) Kappa Squadron: General Buddy (ROM MOHC) Psi Squadron: General Jedi (DanChuang) Rho Squadron: TBA Sigma Squadron: TBA Tau Squadron: General Murtha (DK LRD VDR) Theta Squadron: TBA VSD Formidable Mu Commander: General Shekinah (Shekinah) Nu Commander: General Tethys (CG Rocket) VSD Monitor Pi Commander: General Sten (Genrl Sten) Phi Commander: General Goatboy (THXGoatBoy) TFC Roxanna Iota Commander: General Renegade (Pappy Rene) Training PLT Daedalus Zeta Commander: General Paladin (Mstr Jdi) Imperial Advisors ISB Liason Officer/Counselor: General Johann Kane (No pilot position in the Wing) Dark Brotherhood Liason Officer: General Paladin (Mstr Jdi) Imperial Propaganda Officer: General Shekinah (Shekinah) Rebel Strategy Specialist: General Renegade (Pappy Rene)
In light of recent correspondence with representatives of the AOL Staff, all Wing members and Trainees are herein advised of the positions within the Emperor's Hammer and their respective duties and responsibilities. In addition, the standard AOL command structure is also presented below. All Wing Members and Trainees are further advised that they shall follow the chain of command with requests, comments and suggestions. For example, if a Flight Member makes a request, he would first contact his Flight Leader, who would in turn contact the Squadron Commander if he couldn't answer the request. Likewise, information will be distributed from the Command Officers through the Squadron Commanders to individual Members. The Command Staff should only be contacted in cases of arbitration or if a final decision is required. Unfortunately, this is required due to the excessive amounts of E-Mail and IMs being distributed somewhat chaotically throughout the Wing. The Wing Commander wishes to stress however that his office is always open to Wing Members who have specific or confidential requests or questions...
Grand Admiral Ronin
Wing Commander
WC/GA Ronin/Alpha-1/SSD Avenger
Wing Commander (WC) - The Wing Commander is the overall "leader" of the Emperor's
Hammer. The WC is the one and only official liason to AOL Flight Sim
Resource Center Staff (PC Roger has made this abundantly clear!). In addition, the WC's
decision on ANY matter in the Wing is final. It should be stressed, however, that the WC
will endeavor to obtain all the facts from all parties involved (including Squadron
Commander recommendations) prior to making final decisions or arbitrations. The Wing
Commander is the ONLY Officer in the Wing who may make Command Officer or Squadron Commander
appointments. The WC is also the only Officer in the Wing who may make Medal Awards. All
Battle plotlines and overall Wing development ideas must be approved by the Wing Commander
prior to release to the rest of the Wing. Finally, only those announcements posted in the
biweekly Newsletters shall be considered final approved postings (those placed in the AOL
Message Folder are proposed or pending, unless otherwise stated by the WC).
Executive Staff
Executive Officer (XO) - Contributes to development and management of the Wing (accepts all written fictional submissions from Members for the Newsletters prior to Wing Commander review and approval). The XO is the Second in Command of the Wing.
Executive Assistant (XA) - Assists the XO in reviewing and making recommendations on specific Member submissions.
Tactical Staff
Tactical Officer (TACT) - evaluates new missions and Battles, reports mission reviews to Wing Commander (accepts and reviews all Battle/Mission ideas prior to Wing Commander review). The TACT is the Third in Command of the Wing.
First Tactical Assistant (TA1) - Aids the TACT in the review and playtesting of submitted missions.
Second Tactical Assistant (TA2) - Aids the TACT in the review and playtesting of submitted missions.
Flight Staff
Flight Officer (FLT OFF) - Roster development and maintenance (includes directly receiving all new pilots for review rather than the Wing Commander). The FLT OFF is the Fourth in Command of the Wing.
Training Officer (TO) - Assists the Flight Officer by assuring Trainees stationed on the PLT Daedalus complete their training for full acceptance into the Emperor's Hammer. In addition, the TO is traditionally a Dark Brotherhood Member who periodically selects exceptional Trainees for "special training" in the Dark Side (i.e. as a Dark Brotherhood Member as well as an Emperor's Hammer Member).
Training Assistant (TRA) - The TRA aids the Training and Flight Officers in their review of pilot file submissions and answering applicant questions.
Medical Staff
Medical Officer (MO) - Although primarily an honorary and symbolic position in an online club, the MO may contribute fictional stories and provide feedback to the Wing Commander, as appropriate. In addition, the MO may make recommendations to the WC to ground, suspend or expel a particularly abusive or unruly Member for "medical reasons".
Flight Nurse (FN) - The FN is a currently symbolic position in the Wing. It is currently held by the daughter of the late General Roxy.
Line Officers
Squadron Commander (CMDR) - Manages the day to day operations of their Squadron. This includes continuous contact with Squadron Members and internal decisions on Squadron positions. The CMDRs also must review battle and mission performance files sent in from Squadron Members and make recommendations to the Wing Commander for Medal awards and/or promotions. It should be noted that the Wing Commander allows CMDRs a great deal of latitude in "customizing" their Squadrons to its own particular talents. The Emperor has made it clear that he wants the Emperor's Hammer Squadrons to retain an unprecedented individuality and flexibility in order to deal with upcoming Rebel threats in the years ahead. Consequently, CMDRs are encouraged to take advantage of this. However, the basic "Chain of Command" and Squadron Names/Designations may not be altered for obvious reasons.
Flight Leader (FLT LDR) - The Flight Leader serves an important role in maintaining communication and order within a particular Flight in a Squadron. The FLT LDR is the leader of three other Flight Members. He maintains contact with his Flight Members and makes recommendations to the Squadron Commander regarding indivual Flight Member performance. In addition, the FLT LDR is the first person a Flight Member should go with a request or question.
Flight Member (FLT MBR) - The Flight Member is a highly trained TIE Fighter Pilot. Having met its rigorous training and entrance requirements, these elite TIE Pilots have been assigned to the elite Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. FLT MBRs comprise approximately 3/4 of the Flight Roster Positions. FLT MBRs submissions regarding new mission or battle ideas are highly encouraged. In addition, a Flight Member is encouraged to contact their immediate superiors with any questions or suggestions for improving the Hammer. The primary duty of the FLT MBR is to stay informed by reading the Newsletters, playing new missions, getting Medals, posting on the Message Board (if so desired) and generally having fun.
Advisory Positions
Within the Emperor's Hammer, there are several "advisory positions" which hold no actual power or command responsibilities within the Wing. These positions entail primarily providing their advice within their areas of expertise to the Wing Commander. On rare occasions, these Advisors may provide recommendations to other Wing Members, as appropriate. It should be noted that the Advisors may or may not actually be Members of the Emperor's Hammer.
ISB Liason Officer/Counselor (ISBLO) - The ISBLO is the Primary Counselor to the Wing Commander on the development of the overall plot/story line for the Emperor's Hammer. The ISBLO's contributions include fictional character development and target objectives for the Hammer. The current ISBLO is a personal offline friend of the WC.
Dark Brotherhood Liason Officer (DBLO) - The DBLO is the primary contact for the Emperor's Hammer with the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Traditionally, the DBLO also serves as the Training Officer as well. The Wing Commander has granted the DBLO the authority to screen out new recruits for further Dark Side training in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.
Imperial Propaganda Officer (IPO) - The IPO is responsible for the artwork of the Emperor's Hammer. All Newsletter submissions for artwork or pictures should be reviewed by the IPO prior to submission to the Wing Commander for posting in the Newsletters.
Rebel Strategy Specialist (RSS) - The RSS has the duty to maintain current on the status of Rebel Activities online. In addition, the RSS is the primary Emperor's Hammer contact with the AOL Rebel Organizations. This could include the design of X-Wing missions for the Rebels to play. The Rebels are also reportedly going to design TIE missions for the Emperor's Hammer Members to fly.
Squadron Objectives
In order to help you understand the objectives of each squadron, here is a detailed outline of each:
Assault: To assault and assist in capture of heavily defended objectives.
Heavy Assault: Same as for Assault, above, but if they can NOT perform their primary objectives (i.e. assist in capture) then they are to DESTROY their target[s].
Close Support: Similar to Assault, but to assist strike squadrons in the DESTRUCTION of their targets, by drawing enemy fire and providing precise counterfire.
LR Support: To provide long range missile fire to other Squadrons, when they attack lightly shielded targets (or those with massed fighter defenses); OR to provide point-blank bombing support against heavily shielded targets (or those with minimal fighter defenses).
Strike: To attack and destroy all enemy craft (unless otherwise ordered).
Interdiction: To eliminate a targets capabilty to flee, in any manner possiblity, up to and including destruction of the target.(The only good rebel is a dead one!). It might also be necessary to inspect an unknown (but suspect) flight group to determine which, if any, targets should be prepped for capture/disablement (ALWAYS preferable to destruction).
Recon: To locate and inspect any craft in area and stop (IF necessary) until reinforcements can arrive to assist in capture/destruction, OR to probe a known targets defenses (RE:Enemy!) in preperation for further action by the Wing.
Escort: To protect ALL designated Flight Groups from unfriendly fire.
Training: To provide the Emperors' Hammer Strike Force with a steady supply of replacement (+ new) pilots trained in ALL Imperial craft.
Deep Strike: To launch suprise attacks DEEP in enemy held territory, and assault locales where either (A) The Strike Force cannot go, (B) The Strike Force can go but would be in extreme risk of destruction/capture; OR (1) Assist other Imperial Forces when the Wing is otherwise engaged, (2) Once particular individuals/ship targets have been identified by Wing Command but cannot be reached through normal means, LAUNCH AND STRIKE!, and (3) Assist Recon by providing reinforcements, if available...
Pacification: This squadrons mission is perhaps the hardest one to define, as it does not always operate within the bounds of known Imperial law. This squadron assists the ISB whenever ordered to do so by the ISB Liason Officer. Whenever a planet has been deemed in rebellion, it is assessed for its potential worth to the empire. This is where the Pacification Squadron comes in: If the planet is NOT worthless(Naval vessels will reduce such a planet to dust with Orbital Bombardment), nor highly worthwhile (in terms of sheer population [slave world] or industry [peripheral damage by starfighters is NOT looked upon kindly] but excluding worlds with a small population but high concentrations of valuable ores, which WOULD be pacified, as planetary bombardment tends to irradiateplanets....) THEN and only then will the PacSqd be brought in to launch terror strikes, reduce a population to the most barren of lives, destroy industries key to the inhabitants but worthless to the Empire, etc...If they are not successful in theirmission, then more drastic measures might be taken (RE: Orbital Bombardment anyway, or use of such devices as the Orbital Nightcloak.) Their secondary objectives are to assist planetary garrisons in keeping a occupied world pacified, Army units engaged in "mop-up" operations, and if not engaged, to serve as the Emperors' Hammer Strike Forces' reserve starfighter squadron (similar to the Deep Strike Squadron, see above).
The missions that Emperor's Hammer run will typically include VIP escort, Facility/capital ship interception, strike and defense missions.
It should be noted that since the Command Officers have flown all missions in the original TIE Fighter and Defender of the Empire expansion disk, the time and story line pickup following their completion. However, as missions dictate, some will be flown utilizing the standard fighter complement in the original TIE fighter.
In keeping with the strict dictates of Emperor Palpatine and the Inner Circle of the Secret Order, certain minimum skill levels will be required to maintain the Wing Structure. Palpatine wishes to retain an uncharacteristic individuality and flexibility in the Emperor's Hammer to meet the upcoming rebel encounters.
Consequently, Squadron Commanders will have to meet the following minimum skill levels:
Training Patches in ALL fighter craft
Gold Combat Medallions in ALL fighter craft
Rank of General
Medals for completed Battle Nos. 1 through 7
Member of Inner Circle of Emperor's Secret Order
500,000 points
250 kills
Please submit *.trf files by AOL E-Mail to the Training Officer (Mstr Jdi @ AOL.com), Flight Officer (Methusela 9 @ AOL.com), and the FOs' Assistant (Gen Strife @ AOL.com). for verification. Please note that since this unit is comprised of volunteer forces, the Squadron Commander positions will be filled upon first request. In a case of two applicants of equal ability requesting the same position, the Wing Commander will arbitrate the decision following petition by both candidates.
As stated above, Squadron Commanders will form their own units.
However, since this is an elite unit, the following are recommended guidelines:
Flight Leader
Training Patches in ALL fighter craft
Gold Combat Medallions in all fighter craft but the Missile Boat (Silver)
Rank of Colonel
Medals for completed Battle Nos. 1 through 7
Member of 4th Circle of Emperor's Secret Order
250,000 points
150 kills
Flight Member
Training Patches in all fighter craft but Missile Boat
Gold Combat Medallions in all fighter craft but the Missile Boat(Bronze) and the
T/D(Silver)
Rank of Commander
Medals for completed Battle Nos. 1 through 7
Member of 2nd Circle of Emperor's Secret Order
100,000 points
50 kills
All Emperor's Hammer Members are requested to use the ID Line system, as detailed below, in all official Hammer correspondence for identification purposes. The use of the ID Lines will help all of us quickly identify the author of a particular message. In addition, the Wing Commander requests that all Members stick to the format presented below to maintain consistency within the Wing.
The Primary Position designations are:
WC - Wing Commander
XO - Executive Officer
TACT - Tactical Officer
FLT OFF - Flight Officer
CMDR - Squadron Commander
FLT LDR - Flight Leader
FLT MBR - Flight Member
The Auxiliary Position Designations are:
XA - Executive Assistant
TA1 - First Tactical Assistant
TA2 - Second Tactical Assistant
TO - Training Officer
TRA - Training Assistant
MO - Medical Officer
FN - Flight Nurse
ISBLO - ISB Liason Officer
DBLO - Dark Brotherhood Liason Officer
IPO - Imperial Propaganda Officer
RSS - Rebel Strategy Specialist
The Rank Designations are:
GA - Grand Admiral
AD - Admiral
VA - Vice Admiral
GN - General
CM - Commander
CP - Captain
Capital Ship Designations:
SSD Avr - SSD Avenger
VSD For - VSD Formidable
VSD Mon - VSD Monitor
TFC Rox - TFC Roxanna
The following will specify the complete ID Line for Member use:
i.e. "Squadron Commander-First Tactical Assistant - Rebel Strategy Specialist, General Pappy Rene, Iota-1 Flight, TFC Roxanna" would be specified as:
It should be noted that the four Command Officers will use their Command Flight Designation (i.e. CF-1, CF-3, etc.), depending on their position within this flight.
Those of you who truly distinguish yourselves in training may be singled out for "special instruction" in the ways of the Dark Side of the force. This will take place at the hands of DK LRD VDR, Grand Master of the Dark Brotherhood, and myself, Mstr Jdi, Second in command of the DB and liason officer from the wing.
If you wish to apply to the brotherhood, E-Mail me. You will be accepted to the brotherhood if you are loyal to the Emperor. Performance based assignment is only for assignment to "special duties".
So, In conclusion, welcome to the Emperor's Hammer Strike Wing... May your days with us be long and distingushed or short and glorious... Good luck and good hunting!
In The Service of The Emperor,
Jedgar Paladin
General Jedgar Paladin
Training Officer, Emperor's Hammer