May 2002

May 2002

05.28.02

New Command Staff Appointments: 05.20.02
As Submitted From: Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

New Logistics Officer (LO) Appointed

After a careful review of the applications, COL Ian Jackson (ehian@attbi.com) has been appointed to the position of Logistics Officer (and promoted to Rear Admiral). This selection was made based upon his prior experience within the Logistics Office and his meeting of the other requirements for the position. Congratulations. Other applicants included:

* VA Jacob Van Nowak
* AD Xanos Goatham Zorrixor

New Chancellor of the Senate (CHS) Appointed

After a review of all the applications, COL Osan'gar (dclutterbuck2@yahoo.co.uk) has been selected for Chancellor of the Senate, based upon his extensive experience throughout the Emperor's Hammer. (note: no rank change since the Senate is a civilian Subgroup). Congratulations. Other applicants included:

* KGT Walker Slain
* REG Matt Rust
* MAG Talon Jade
* EXH Atican

SA Astatine - XO

Van Nowak Resigns as Lord Ambassador, Replacement Sought: 05.21.02
As Emailed From: Former Lord Ambassador (Jacob Van Nowak)

EH Advanced Guard

<Salute>

Hello sirs. I am sorry about this coming only after three months of being the LA. I do believe that my time for the AG office is up, and I am not fulfilling my duties to the best of my abilities. I've been in admiralty now for 9 months, and this summer, I knew that my time will be limited as I will be gone at my fathers, rarely checking e-mail. Through my 6 months as CA:RO, and 3 months as LA, I had learned much, and I'm grateful of that. After talking with a few people, I would like to be placed in wing V on the SSSD Sovereign, I would like to be placed in Mem Squadron, with the demotion to COL. I thank you again for allowing me to serve in this great position, and God Speed, hopefully you will see me again someday 8-)

LA/VA Jacob Van Nowak

Fleet Commander's Note:

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 his assigned Ambassadors (AMBs).

Members interested in becoming the Lord Ambassador (LA) of the Emperor's Hammer should email the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) and Executive Officer (SA Astatine).

Golden Tug Awards 2002: 05.20.02
As Submitted From: Tactical Officer (FA Striker)

Tactical Office

The Golden Tug Awards are new annual rewards for the best of the best of battles released over the past year. The first edition of 2002 will reward the best battles made over the year 2001, in multiple categories:

TIE Golden Tug: best TIE battle of 2001
XvT Golden Tug: best XvT battle of 2001
XWA Golden Tug: best XWA battle of 2001

The Golden Tug rewards the best overall battle for each platform released over the past year.

Best TIE mission creator of 2001
Best XvT mission creator of 2001
Best XWA mission creator of 2001

These awards are aimed to recognize the best mission creator for a particular year through his/her battles and free missions released.

Best TIE Technical Realization of 2001
Best XvT Technical Realization of 2001
Best XWA Technical Realization of 2001

These awards are given for the best technical realization for each platform; it includes the good use of ingame features, of special effects within a battle, etc.

Best TIE briefings of 2001
Best XvT briefings of 2001
Best XWA briefings of 2001

The battles with the most detailed and most coherent briefings will be rewarded with this prize.

Best original plotline of 2001
Best realistic plotline of 2001
Best humoristic plotline of 2001
Best character in a battle of 2001

These four categories are not specific to the game platform, and focus on the plotlines of battles.

TIE Golden Spoon: Best TIE Free Mission of 2001
XvT Golden Spoon: Best XvT Free Mission of 2001
XWA Golden Spoon: Best XWA Free Mission of 2001

Like short movies, free missions compete as well for the Golden Spoon, which rewards the best free mission released last year.

TIE Pinky Lollipop Award: Worst TIE Battle of 2001
XvT Pinky Lollipop Award: Worst XvT Battle of 2001
XWA Pinky Lollipop Award: Worst XWA Battle of 2001

Worst battles released will be able to win something as well !

The first step of the competition will be the select the nominees for the final vote. Send your nominations to the Tactical Officer (Fleet Admiral Striker) with the subject "Golden Tug Awards Nomination". Don't forget to include the category(ies) in which you want to nominate a battle, a creator or a free mission. You can only nominate work RELEASED during year 2001, i.e. from:

TIE-TC 166-192
TIE-FCHG 2-3
TIE-DB 14
XvT-TC 11-21
XvT-IW 27
XvT-DB 2-6
XvT-FCHG 1
BoP-TC 4-7
BoP-IW 28
BoP-FCHG 1
XWA-TC 13-27
XWA-IW 27
XWA-FCHG 1-2
TIE-FREE 141-190
XvT-FREE 36-56
BoP-FREE 7-20
XWA-FREE 25-46

The second step of the competition will be the vote! ANY pilot will be able to vote in each categories, choosing from the nominees. The TIE Corps Polling System of www.emperorshammer.net will be used to collect the votes, so people can only vote once.

The winning battles and free missions will have the awards added to their profiles. I am currently looking for people with graphic skills to design the several awards. If you are interested, contact the Tactical Officer Fleet Admiral Striker (striker@tiecorps.org).

o)[x<>x<>x||:[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TAC-PROF/FA Striker/CS-3/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/OoR/GoE/GS/SSx2/BS/PCx2/ISMx6
MoI/MoT-18rh-3gh-134bh/IS-2BW-2SR/LoC-PSx80/DFC-BWx6
MoC-GoC-24B-13S-7G/CoSx3/CoLx2/CoB/LoAx5/OV-4E [TMPR]
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-
-RPG-RT-SM/1/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}, SBL(Sith)
Tactical Office - http://tac.emperorshammer.net

Science Office Report #34: 05.20.02
As Emailed From: Science Officer (AD Darkhill)

Science Office

*Salute*

Welcome to Science Office report #34. More or less a slow week but I was able to get some things done for TIE95.

First off and probably the biggest is a new Rebel fighter patch for TIE95. This new patch overcomes the problems of earlier ones, i.e. fighters behave the way they are supposed to. All of the alphabet fighters (except the T-wing), Z-95, and R-41 are included. The T-wing has not be
included because of some unresolved technical difficulties. I'm not really sure why myself, but its more then likely related to its odd number of
lasers. Also another thing I have noted is for some reason neither the T/F or T/B cockpits are usable for the Rebel fighters. But the patch can be
downloaded from this location:

http://files.scienceoffice.net/updates/RebelFlyAll.zip. Depending on how well this received a TIE disk and CD version will follow.

The other TIE95 update is a shuttle/transport fly all patch. This enables all of the shuttles and transports in the game for player use. It still
needs some fine tuning but it is avaible for download now and can be found here: http://files.scienceoffice.net/updates/ShuttleFly.zip. Now it is to be noted that not all of these ships are very player friendly. The most usable ships of this patch are the SHU and TRN. As with the Rebel fighter patch a TIE disk and CD version will be released later.

And lastly I have finally completed a EH version of the E-W. The only problem is XvT and XWA don't work on my XP box since I tried the XP fix to
play TIE95. So I can not test either of the patches and so I have not released them. I have a copy of System Command and Win98 sitting here so this won't be a problem for long. By next week the E-W should be ready for download.

*Salute*

SCO/AD Den Darkhill/CS-10/SSSD Sovereign
GOE/BSx2/PCx4/ISMx12/MoI-BC/IS-1BW-1SW-1PW/LoC/CoB/OV-2E [KGNT]
{IWATS-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1-M/1/2-PHP/1-SM/2-TT-VBS-XML}
SW Den Darkhill(Sith)/House Ludo Kressh of Clan Naga Sadow
(SE-LS)/DC-KC/(BN)
"Fly for Honor, Fly for Glory, come home in bodybag."

NiksaVel (IWCOM) Promoted to Admiral: 05.22.02
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

(Please see the Training Manual for rank description)

For outstanding command of the Infiltrator Wing, the IWCOM is hereby promoted to the Rank of Admiral.

Grand Admiral Ronin
Fleet Commander/Founder - Emperor's Hammer
FC/GA Ronin/CS-1/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/GoE/OoR/PC/MoI-dc/ISM/MoT-rhx2/MoT-ghx8/LoC-CSx5/DFC/CoS/OV-7E/LoA
[DJP(Sith)/Overlord of Alvaak, SL] {IWATS-Core}
http://www.emperorshammer.org

Knights of the Old Republic: 05.14.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Greetings,

<salute>

I found this very interesting article on starwars.com:

http://www.starwars.com/eu/news/2002/05/news20020514.html

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/Dominatus of Alvaak
SC-SoA/(SE)/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

05.20.02

Please Post Your Episode II: Attack of the Clones Reviews: 05.15.02
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Since the movie opens in about an hour and I usually wait a week or two till the crowds die down, please feel free to post your reviews in our EH Message Boards or via online JAVA IRC chat !

Bonnie Piesse "Beru" Autograph for the Emperor's Hammer: 05.07.02
As Obtained By: ROA LC Joe

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Greetings,

<salute>

Star Wars Celebration II is the greatest thing for Star Wars fans - I just wish I could have been there. At the convention, you have the chance to meet with other Star Wars fans, talk to actors/actresses, and even get a few autographs... :)

The newest addition to the Reconnaissance Office Staff, ROA/LC Joe (Noon001@aol.com) has recently returned from Star Wars Celebration II bringing gifts! :) He has been able to get a autograph of the beautiful young lady whom plays Beru in Episode II, Bonnie Piesse. Miss. Piesse is best known for her role in the TV series, High Flyers.

I must make a side comment, and if Bonnie Piesse is reading this, please e-mail me! :) I think that Lucas picked the right person to play Beru. Miss. Piesse is very beautiful in the role, and I'm looking forward to seeing the movie - since I already read the book. :)

I would greatly like to thank ROA Joe (Noon001@aol.com) for his great work in getting the fleet this autograph! He's only been on the Reconnaissance Staff for a week, and is making a great impression! :) Great work!

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

Michonne Bourriague "Aura Sing" Autograph to the Emperor's Hammer: 05.07.02
As Obtained By: ROA LC Joe

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Ok... That's it! I'm really starting to worry about my position! :)

Here's another autograph from the newest edition to the Recon Office, LC Joe.

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

First JK2 Patch Posted: 05.07.02
As Emailed From: Khan

Lucas Arts released the FIRST patch for JK2 http://support.lucasarts.com/patches/jedioutcast.htm

Go download it. it resolves some minor issues and had 4 new MP maps. Enjoy.

Khan

GOE Awarded to Admiral Maverick: 05.04.02
As Recommended By: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

(Please see the Operations Manual for medal descriptions)

Greetings sir,

<salute>

I would like to recommend my former-CA:RO to be awarded the Grand Order of the Emperor. Recently Admiral Maverick has been accepted into the High Court of INQs, and I feel that perhaps he hasn't been awarded as much as my should have while serving in the Recon Office. While he was my CA, he helped me out in coming up with new competitions for the office, I really believe that without him the Recon Office wouldn't have as many competitions. He came up with so many competitions that I could almost have enough for one a month, but some are still on the line for later use.

Maverick has also been there anytime I needed someone to take my place while I was on leave and was always willing to take my place if he felt I may need a break.

Admiral Maverick has been a member of the EH for more than five years, he has been an excellent CA while in my service and I feel that he deserves a Grand Order of the Emperor.

Thank you!

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

Cutest EH Baby Competition: 05.07.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

This will be the longest Recon Office Comp to date. I'm not sure if we need all this time, but I'm giving a few extra weeks just to that we do. :)

The competition is called: The Cutest EH Baby Competition. This parallels the Mr./Miss EH Comp. In this comp, we want to find out who is is cutest EH baby. I'll try to break this comp down by the three month timespan. :)

Month 1:
Photos submitted for three weeks
Last week, they will be posted on the RO page for view, and in preparation for the voting to begin.
Submissions being taken until May 30, 2002

Month 2:
Rounds of voting will begin. Most likely one round per week, or perhaps every two weeks, depending on how many votes we get, as well as the amount of pictures

Month 3:
Voting continues until there are a Cutest EH Boy and Girl. Which will be announced later that month.

Rules:
You must submit a picture of yourself as a child, from 0 - 6 years old. Please try to select a clear picture so it is easy to view. Try to keep your submissions to just one, only one will be accepted. Also, please send them in .jpg or .gif. And include your full ID line. Thank you! :)

The voting will be done by the members of the Emperor's Hammer...

Full Competition Dates:
BEGINNING: 4.27.2002
ENDING: 7.27.2002

Awards:
The cutest EH Boy and cutest EH Girl will both be awarded a IS-GR and given a title. Please send submissions to High Admiral Keiran Idanian.

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

XO Report #9: 05.11.02
As Submitted From: Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

Office of the XO

The TO site (and related materials) has moved over EH.net and is now located at www.emperorshammer.net/to/ Please update your address
books. Sometime in the next few days I'll be assigning a FTP login and password to the TO and then it's "his problem". :P

LO and CHS are open for applications. Spare yourself the pain and suffering and only apply if you really want the job. Being a CO is not
"fun". The Flight Members are the ones that have fun. COs work. Being a CO is all about responsibility and watching people complain about
something you spent 5 months working on. So, next time you think about stepping up for the challenge, keep that in mind. Being a CO is about being selfless, not selfish.

The NLs will be out soon. My poor CA is being worked to death by real life stuff at the moment and will have them done "when they're ready".
However, this doesn't mean you should stop sending in submissions. They'll end up in a NL eventually. Also, owing to the fact that the
"Jedi Knight 2" NL has been delayed, this gives everyone a chance to sneak in a review for it if they want. Mail reviews to
jpboyce@indigo.net.au.

One interesting point of discussion that's come up is some sort of EH-wide policy for the unspeakable scum that cheat in competitions and other such things. Cheating sucks, whether you're the guy running the competition or the one participating and cheaters need to be sent a clear message that their behavior won't be tolerated in the club. Hopefully, we'll come up with a system that will make it very unattractive for people to cheat.

Subgroup Person of the Week (as written by GMF Keldorn) "I would like to nominate Directorate member, Nyssa Ardile, the Deputy Grand Moff of the Directorate for 'Subgroup Member of the Week'. This most talented lady has worked tirelessly with myself in the development and implementation of the acclaimed 'GalaxyQuest' and has happily implemented many changes that I had requested, despite the complicated nature of many of them. Throughout my initial stages as GMF, she was been an incredibly helpful individual to bounce ideas off, giving much appreciated feedback while throwing in her own perspective as well. Her dedication to duty is astounding, and I am incredibly pleased to have such an individual within the Directorate."

Thanks Keldorn. I'll be adding a section to the XO site, listing these people, when I get the chance. If you think someone deserves this title, email me with their details.

SA Astatine - XO

High Court of Inquisitors News: 05.09.02
As Emailed From: TRIB/FA Royal/VSD Stalwart

Well since Paladin is on leave till May 12th I though I'd give some news on what's what in the HCI right now so you don't think we just sleep around here... (but bear with me as I'm writing this down just before I go to sleep so forget any typos and my English ;)

1) Welcome to new Inquisitor AD Maverick.

2) As in my Intro Paladin is on leave till May 12th. You can see that information on the HCI web site on the INQ Profile pages. Don't forget
people if you leave to set it so we don't assign you to cases.

3) Others on LoA : Khyron return May 13th. White Tiger should have return from her honeymoon.

4) Cases 142 and 143 were done last week. No current cases but some might come our way.

5) Always tons of new features are added to the HCI web site and more are to come to ease the "bureaucratic" stuff should be much easier. If you got any news ideas to help for the HCI web site send it to us (Paladin, Chi Long and me) (and if it's for the internal part cc: INQ Moreco since he's the programmer of it ;)

6) When assigned to a case don't forget to vote and if it's a vote of Guilty don't forget your recommendation for sentencing, We don't need a 3000 pages essay but some details for your reasoning help the P-INQ in deciding the final verdict.

7)If you got any questions or stuff or anything my door is always open so just email me. Sorry if I've been slower then usual. Work has been hectic and I don't have access to my personal mail at work anymore so I only read it when I get back home.

And finally the updated mailing list of the HCI for your adresses books :

HI_Paladin < FAPaladin@aol.com >
TRIB_Royal < parejean@videotron.ca >
WARD_Chi_Long < chilong@gmx.net >
P_INQ_Danrik < Danrik1@aol.com >
P_INQ_Starrett < JamStarrett@aol.com >
INQ_Blake < bwylie@hiwaay.net >
INQ_Brett < brett@rucus.ru.ac.za >
INQ_Depriest < beattyje@swbell.net >
INQ_HackSolo < hacksolo@ehnet.org >
INQ_Karva < karvadronaal@gmx.net >
INQ_Khyron < EnsEntiumX@aol.com >
INQ_Maverick < lbmaverick@aol.com >
INQ_Moreco < talren.moreco@gmx.net >
INQ_White_Tiger < jamiethetiger@aol.com >
INQ_Yodavin < vjbonan@yahoo.com >

-----------------------------------------------
TRIB / FA Royal / VSD Stalwart
http://803.emperorshammer.net/
"To be undead or not to be?"

NJO: Destiny's Way: 05.11.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Greetings,

<salute>

I found this new information about the a new NJO books coming out in November.

http://www.starwars.com/eu/news/2002/05/news20020510.html

"The Yuuzhan Vong's conquest of Coruscant has plunged the New Republic into chaos, but its brightest heroes refuse to surrender to the might of the alien invaders. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their family and their allies lead the charge of resistance, and rays of hope begin to coalesce for the New Republic.

The Solo children are each armed with knowledge that may win the war -- one with military intelligence, the other with a new understanding the Force. On the New Republic's provisional capital world, a retired and ailing war hero returns, hoping to stem the tide of sabotage and betrayal. But elsewhere, an anti-Force faction is developing a new weapon to battle the Yuuzhan Vong, a weapon that may unleash the power the dark side."

Destiny's Way, the next hardcover installment of The New Jedi Order series, is by Walter Jon Williams, with cover illustration by Cliff Nielsen and jacket design by David Stevenson. It is scheduled for publication by Del Rey Books in November.

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

05.11.02

Internet Office Update - EHNet Problems: 04.29.02
As Emailed From: Internet Officer (FA Ari)

Internet Office

About the severe EHNet problems

Since Sunday, EHNet.org has been down. I've contacted the host and they've informed me of some not-so-good tidings. The server on which EHNet was being hosted had some problems, and they've lost our data. They are currently trying to recover it, but honestly, it doesn't bring me much hope. Absolutely anyone who is affected by this, I need you to e-mail me immediately at ari@tiecorps.org. If you had an e-mail address, send it to me along with a new password that you want. If you had web hosting, let me know too; I will give you hosting temporarily, or better yet, you can sign up at MinosNIC ( http://www.minos.net ) which now supports MySQL too. If for some reason you require more than 5 MB, the quota can be extended for those who had sites hosted previously on EHNet. I will work as hard as I can to get some sort of interim site up ASAP. I realize how much this affects the majority of you, and if there is anything you need that you think I can accommodate you with, please e-mail me. Please, this is a hectic time for me, so don't ask me "what happened to EHNet?" if you see me on IRC.

Message boards: Yes, I know they were the biggest hit. If the host is unable to recover the database, there is simply nothing we can do. You must understand that things like these happen many times and the data is not recoverable. No one is at fault - don't go around saying "how terrible the IO is cause they took down the mbs." These things happen with computers and servers. We will try as hard as we can to get MBs up and running as soon as possible. I guarantee you, all IO effort, as well as tremendous help from LO AbsoluteK, is being devoted to this full-time to this.

This is a hard and trying time for us, and many of you as well; we ask you to please bear with us while we rebuild and lend us your cooperation. We will probably hold mini-competitions for graphics or things of the sort for EHNet. Most likely, we will have to rebuild the site from scratch. The GCC will still be there, since I happen to have all the code saved on my machine and it's just a matter of importing the data into the database. The Webring is currently being recoded by IOA Turtle for incorporation into the MinosNIC network. As the rebuilding occurs, I hope to have a unified login system between the EHNet and MinosNIC networks. Any additional ideas you have for EHNet version 3.0, feel free to e-mail to me.

The full reconstruction may take a while, but we definitely hope to have some sort of interim site and definitely message boards ASAP. Once again, we greatly appreciate your cooperation with us. Command Officers, please ensure that this e-mail is forwarded down your chain of command - that includes every subgroup. We apologize for this tremendous inconvenience, and we are working as fast as we can on solutions.

Thank you for your time and understanding.

In Loyal Service of the Emperor's Hammer,

<SALUTE>

IO-FSEA-PROF/FA Ari/CS-5/SSSD Sovereign
[GSx3] [SSx2] [PCx3] [ISMx9] [MoT-rh-gh] [IS-4SR-2BR]
[LoC-CSx6] [MoC-SoC-5BoC] [CoE] [CoB] [CoL] [LoA] [OV-3E]
{IWATS-SM/1-IIC/1/2/3-VBS-XML-RPG-CBX-M/1/2-GFX-PHP/1/2-ASP-AIM}
Internet Officer of the Emperor's Hammer
IWATS VBScript Professor

Directorate Domain Posting: 04.28:02
As Emailed From: Grand Moff of the EH Territories (RA Keldorn)

EH Directorate (DIR)

<SALUTE>

Grand Admiral, Members of the Emperor's Hammer

It is with great pleasure I announce the release of the Directorate's sequel to the critically acclaimed "Conquest", an incredibly addictive and rather enjoyable Planetary Management Simulation entitled EH: GalaxyQuest! This game, pioneered by Deputy Grand Moff Nyssa and myself allows any individual to sign-up and simulate the operations and actions of a Planetary Governor within one of three era's in the Star Wars Universe; The Old Republic, the Galactic War, and the Post-Endor timeframe.

The simulation works on 'turns' that operate once every 10 minutes, and allow a Governor to manage everything from military production to a savings account with the Galactic Bank. Have fun!

Rear Admiral Keldorn
GMF-VROY-PROF/RA Keldorn/SSSD Sovereign
DJK Elminster Keldorn (Krath)/TYR/Marka Ragnos of Naga Sadow GC/DC {SA: CORE--}
GSx2/SSx5/BS/PCx2/ISMx6/MoI/MoT-1rh-1gh/IS-1BR-1SR-GR/LoC-CSx5/CoE/CoB/OV [LGNR]
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-PHP/1/2-RT-SM/2-VBS-XAM-XTM}

XO Report 8: 04.27.02
As Submitted From: Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

Office of the XO

Raven Software, creators of Jedi Knight 2, have released the editing tools for that game. It seems LucasArts is finally waking up and
realising that having a community built around their games, a community that can easily edit and add to those games, is a Good Thing(tm). I've had a play around with the editor and it isn't too hard to use. The biggest challenge is coming up with your level design first.

I've created a page on the TIE Corps site, listing all the currently active Executive Orders. These are listed at:

http://www.emperorshammer.net/orders.asp

and will eventually be linked via the emperorshammer.org domain. In addition, the Training Manual has been moved to

http://www.emperorshammer.net/to/manual/index.htm

and updated with the latest rank, position and medal images. Over the coming week, the rest of the Training Office site will migrate over so the TO can manage the site with greater ease.

It seems we're entering the silly season in more than one way. First we have had an email virus outbreak on a mailing list. I've posted a quick
and dirty guide to computer security and good practices to stop this happening to yourself. You can check it out at:

http://www.ehnet.org/article.php?sid=485

Also, there's been a lot of incidents of people doing things they shouldn't really be doing according to their position and bypassing chain of command. The chain of command and the duties structure in the EH is what makes it work. If every man and his dog decided to step outside those boundaries, the EH would descend into chaos, with numerous people competing for the same "patch of dirt". This structure also ensures that people in specialist positions (such as the CS) remain on task and don't wander too much (thus degrading their performance).

Subgroup Person of the Week

A new feature in my report, I'll try to highlight the achievements of a subgroup member in each one. The first one is Primarch Koral
(adam_ashley@softhome.net), of the Bounty Hunter's Guild. Koral runs the server that hosts, from memory, the BHG site, the Image Archive and now, a mirror for the TIE Corps' battles. For setting up the mirror and other contributions to web hosting services, I've decided to award him the Silver Star. Congratulations.

If you want to nominate someone for the Subgroup Person of the Week, you can email me with a brief outline of what they've done.

SA Astatine - XO

COO Report #7: 04.27.05
As Emailed From: Combat Operations Officer (VA Khadgar)

Combat Operations Office

From the desk of Vice Admiral Khadgar...

This week the Combat Operations Office is gearing towards getting new Competitions for members to participate in. Many offers have come to the Emperor's Hammer for joining wars. I'll cover everything in the news section of the Report. Also, the Combat Operations Office is still working on a new Manual and Webpage to be released upon completion.

And now, this week's news...

Dance Into May

I have entered the EH into a Battlestats Competition with a number of clubs that regularly participate in XvT WoW events. The Competition is called "Dance Into May", and will be held May 3rd to 10th on the Zone, hosted via Battlestats. The official page is at http://www.battlestats.com/games/xvt/war/info/index.php4?war1263. Usual COO medals will be offered to winning participants! Good luck to all who fly!

XWA Week of War

With the end of XvT WoW, XWA WoW is upon us. Thanks to everyone who supported the EH in XvT WoW. Hope to see everyone at XWA WoW!

Outer Rim

Talks are still in progress for the rules and structure of a new Outer Rim Competition. More details as they come.

In the service of the Empire,

Vice Admiral Khadgar
Combat Operations Officer
COO/VA Khadgar/VSD Aggressor
GS/SSx3/BSx3/PCx8/ISMx16/MoT-2gh/IS-1BW-6BR-2SR/LoC-PSx58/CoL/CoB/LoAx9/OV-2E [EXCR]
{IWATS-AIM-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-PHP/1-SM/2-TT-VBS-XTM}

New Logistics Officer Needed: 05.04.02
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

With the recent resignation of Fleet Admiral AbsoluteK, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) is now accepting applications for a replacement. Desirable criteria of the successful applicant will include:

Ability to host a STABLE WWW site to host ALL past EH Newsletters, historic documents, downloads, etc.
Can act as the "Archivist" of the EH including a demonstrated ability to work with all Command Staff
Not have any prior convictions with the HCI
Has been a Member of the EH for 1+ years
Demonstrated an ability to handle databases

Interested applicants should send their email applications to Fleet Commander (GA Ronin).

New Chancellor of the Senate Sought: 05.04.02
As Submitted From: Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

With Slegr's recent dismissal for being a bonehead on IRC, the Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) is now accepting applications for a replacement. Desirable criteria of the successful applicant will include:

Ability to host a STABLE WWW site to host the Imperial Senate
The desire and ability to work with Senators to debate EH-wide issues and present "Records of Decision" to the FC and XO
Maturity and a demonstrated ability to work with all Command Staff
Not have any prior convictions with the HCI
Has been a Member of the EH for 1+ year
Can check email daily and submit weekly reports to the FC and XO

Interested applicants should send their email applications to Fleet Commander (GA Ronin) and the Executive Officer (SA Astatine).

Galactic Battlegrounds - Clone Campaigns Goes Gold: 05.04.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Greetings,

I found this interesting tidbit on LucasArts.com :)

I'm looking forward to this release, I always enjoyed the original Galactic Battlegrounds! :)

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/battlegrounds/clonecampaigns/

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

Star Wars Bounty Hunter Trailer: 05.04.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Greetings,

<salute>

This is a new 3rd-person game between Episode I and Episode II featuring Jengo Fett.

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/starwarsbountyhunter/splash.htm

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

05.03.02

Updated EH System Manual Posted: 04.27.02
As Emailed From: Grand Moff of the EH Territories (RA Keldorn)

<SALUTE>

Grand Admiral, Members of the Emperor's Hammer

The redesigned Emperor's Hammer System Manual is now online at: http://sysman.minos.net/ and contains the details of every Planet and System currently found within EH Territories. This is an excellent source of information for any member who might like to include details of any EH Planet within a fiction, competition, graphic or any other related item.

The System Manual currently contains details of every System except the Lyarna System, which is still being transferred into the new format. Over the next few months, myself and Chancellor Slegr will be fully revising and expanding the content of the System Manual, and will be cooperating with respective areas of the Emperor's Hammer on their specific Home Planets and Systems. Therefore, any competent fictional writers who may be interested in assisting in the expansion are more than welcome to contact myself and CHS Slegr (gmf@emperorshammer.org; chs@emperorshammer.org).

Many thanks.

Rear Admiral Keldorn
GMF-VROY-PROF/RA Keldorn/SSSD Sovereign
DJK Elminster Keldorn (Krath)/TYR/Marka Ragnos of Naga Sadow GC/DC {SA: CORE--}
GSx2/SSx5/BS/PCx2/ISMx6/MoI/MoT-1rh-1gh/IS-1BR-1SR-GR/LoC-CSx5/CoE/CoB/OV [LGNR]
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-PHP/1/2-RT-SM/2-VBS-XAM-XTM}

"Operation Emperor's Hammer" ? - Allston Report: 04.23.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

<<<<HOLONET TRANSMISSION>>>>

From: Reconniassance Officer Keiran Idanian
Aboard: M/CRV Doomsday
To: Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet
Transmitting From: Outer Rim

<<<DECRYPTING>>>
fda4df6s4dfs14se9f4a6df198e4r.......

Greetings,

We have just received a transmission from another portion of the outer rim. It is rumored that Star Wars author, Aaron Allston, has mentioned the Emperor's Hammer in his newest book, Rebel Dream. Although these reports are very scarce at the moment, the Doomsday is heading to investigate further.

If you are interested in seeing Mr. Allston's mention of the Emperor's Hammer, it is on pages 264, 280, 284-285 of Rebel Dream. He mentions it as:

"Operation Emperor's Hammer, and it was a tactic used by the Empire, and is still used by us for bombardment purposes. This bombardment area is very small to cause the most amount of damage to an area."

I'd like to extent my thanks to "Recon pilots": Major Khameir Sarin (khameir_sarin@yahoo.com) and Colonel Joe (Noon001@aol.com) for also bringing this information to our attention!

A few days ago, I received a transmission from Aaron Allston, himself, which is included in my report...

Just recently, many of our members have read your newest book, Rebel Dream, and noticed that you mentioned Emperor's Hammer numerous times. I was curious if you were referring to us, because if you were we are so very honored and very grateful!

The fact that there was an extensive fan group by the name of Emperor's Hammer didn't actually occur to me while I was writing the novel -- but, of course, I had been aware of the group, so it's certainly possible that this awareness did result in a subconscious influence. Either way, I'm pleased that the members are pleased.

Also, I was wondering if you would consider becoming a honorary member of the Emperor's Hammer? This means, you get your picture on our domain, with your URL and e-mail.

I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline at this time.

Also, perhaps if you have any free time in your busy schedule, I was wondering if you would like to take an Emperor's Hammer interview?

I'd be happy to.

== Aaron Allston
== Writer
== allston@AaronAllston.com
== http://www.AaronAllston.com/

This is Reconnaissance Officer, Keiran Idanian, aboard the M/CRV Doomsday within the Outer Rim, signing off.

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

<<<ENCRYPTING>>>
<<<END TRANSMISSION>>>

Kathy Tyers' Autograph and Letter: 04.21.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Greetings,

<salute>

Recently I have been able to get an autograph of author, Kathy Tyers. The author of The Truce at Bakura and NJO: Balance Point. I would like to present this autograph to the members of the Emperor's Hammer.

Please see the Articles Page for additional Star Wars Celebrities articles, autographs and interviews

She also replied to my letter, and has agreed to an interview, so if you have any questions you'd like to ask Mrs. Tyers, please e-mail me ASAP! :)

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

TAC Report #42: 04.25.02
As Submitted From: Tactical Officer (FA Striker)

Tactical Office

A good Rebel is a dead Rebel. Or captured even, we're not barbarians.

1. Project Segway

Major RogueWing is still running Project Segway, aka Imperial Conversion of XWA. Site is up at http://www30.brinkster.com/roguewing/, I guess any help is welcome ;)

2. Mission Creation Contest: Hammer's Pride Competition

The goal is to design a single free mission, in order to advertise the Emperor's Hammer. This mission should be designed for non-EHers, and should introduce the EH, the TIE Corps, subgroups etc. The winning submissions would be spred through the mission creation community in order to advertise the Emperor's Hammer. The plotline of the missions is up to you, as long as it introduces the EH.. remember the missions will be flown by non-EHers. There is three categories, TIE, XvT/BoP, XWA, top3 submissions for each will be rewarded (up to IS-GR), deadline is May 15th. All submissions should follow the EH standards of the Tactical Manual, avoid the use of patches due to the advertising nature of the missions. Site available at http://www.emperorshammer.net/tac/hpc.html

3. XWA Combined Arms Battle released

The first ever XWA Combined Arms Battle has been finally released !Involving the BHG, IW, ID, DB and TC, this 9-mission long battle is mylatest creation, and I hope the more achieved. The battle is availableat http://www.emperorshammer.net/battles/battle.asp?record=727 and should be an example of what can be done with XWA ! Some screenshots areavailable at http://www.emperorshammer.net/tac/sal2/ ...

4. New battles

Another XvT battle from LCM Ender mBind has been released, and plenty of free missions. Compendium at 2,226 missions online.

5. XWA Mission Creation Course

http://www.emperorshammer.net/tac/xam: Six new graduates this week !

FL/CM Xanthos Deia/Sword 2-1/Wing IX/ISD Relentless - 98%
FM/LT Bombaj/Beth 2-2/Wing III/SSSD Sovereign - 92%
FM/LT TK-8905/Cobra 1-3/Wing XIV/ISD Intrepid - 86%
FM/LT Kane Reese/Beth 2-4/Wing III/SSSD Sovereign - 95%
CMDR/CPT Loor/Praetorian/DGN Lichtor V - 100%
RSV/COL Shadow/M/FRG Phoenix/Reserves - 94%

6. Fleet Admiral Striker awarded the Imperial Cross

Thanks to the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer for this recognition of my work as TAC... As always, I guess I would be quite useless without all the hard working people of the Tactical Staff !

See you next week...

o)[x<>x<>x||:[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TAC-PROF/FA Striker/CS-3/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/OoR/GoE/GS/SSx2/BS/PCx2/ISMx6
MoI/MoT-18rh-3gh-134bh/IS-2BW-2SR/LoC-PSx80/DFC-BWx6
MoC-SoC-24B-12S-8G/CoSx3/CoLx2/CoB/LoAx5/OV-3E [TMPR]
{IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-
-RPG-RT-SM/1/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}, SBL(Sith)
Tactical Office - http://tac.emperorshammer.net

HCI mail: Domain Posting: 04.23.02
As Emailed From: High Inquisitor (HA Paladin)

Domain Posting

Grand Admiral,

I would like to officially recommend, as per our prior conversation, to following promotions and awards for members of the High Court of Inquisitors, who have show outstanding service to the Empire;

Admiral Talren Moreco , to the rank of Fleet Admiral, for his development of the HCI Web Page database.
Admiral Starrett , to the rank of Fleet Admiral, for long and outstanding service as Inquisitor and Presiding Inquisitor.
Fleet Admiral Chi Long , an award of the Imperial Cross, for his design of the web page and graphics of the new HCI web site, as well as his service as Warden.

(Please see Training Manual for Rank descriptions)

(Please see the Operations Manual for Medal descriptions)

Thank you.

Respectfully submitted,
High Admiral Jedgar Paladin
High Inquisitor

Miscellaneous Recon Office Reports: 04.21.02 - 04.23.02
As Emailed From: Reconnaissance Officer (HA Keiran Idanian)

Recon Office

-= High Admiral Keiran Idanian, Reconnaissance Officer =-
[- ro@emperorshammer.org | http://gandalf.kweeky.net/ro/ -}
RO-MAG/HA Keiran Idanian/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/GOE/GS/SS/BSx2/PC/ISMx3/MoI-BC/MoT-1rh-1gh/LoC-ISx10/MoC-4BoC-5SoC-3GoC-3PoC-1DoC/CoL/CoB/LoAx11/OV-2E [CAVL] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BX-CBX-CHAR-FLA-GFX-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-RPG-SM/2-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM-XTT}
KE (Krath)/CON/Alvaak
SC-SoA/BZ/(BNG)(BN)/(LSAg)/CoL/ {SA: CORE}
"For the honor of the Emperor's Hammer"

Attack of the Clones Novel Released: 04.23.02

Greetings,

<salute>

Today, the official Episode II novel has been released. It is written by R.A. Salvatore. I expect this book to be very well done!

Here is a summary of the book, taken from the inside cover:

"Mischievous and resolved, courageous to the point of recklessness, Anakin Skywalker has come of age in a time of great upheaval. The twenty-year-old apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi is an enigma to the Jedi Council, and a challenge to his Jedi Master. Time has not dulled Anakin's ambition, nor has his Jedi training tamed his independent streak. When an attempt on Senator Padme Amidala's life brings them together for the first time in ten years, it is clear that time also has not dulled Anakin's intense feelings for the beautiful diplomat.

The attack on Senator Amidala just before a crucial vote thrusts the Republic even closer to the edge of disaster. Masters Yoda and Mace Windu sense enormous unease. The dark side is growing, clouding the Jedis' perception of the events. Unbeknownst to the Jedi, a slow rumble is building into the roar of thousands of soldiers readying for battle. But even as the Republic falters around them, Anakin and Padme find a connection so intense that all else begins to fall away. Anakin will lose himself - and his way - in emotions a Jedi, sworn to hold allegiance only to the Order, is forbidden to love."

Also released today, are several other Star Wars books related to Episode II. They are really very interesting and give clues about the upcoming movie! :)

NJO Book, Traitor: 04.21.02

Greetings,

<salute>

I have found out new information about the newest NJO book coming out after the Behind Enemy Lines duology. The new books is entitled, Traitor, and is written by Matthew Stover.

Below is - most likely - the summary on the back of the book.

"From the depths of catastrophe, a glimmer of hope...

After the capture of Coruscant, the mighty heart of the New Republic, a stunned galaxy fear that nothing can stop the Yuuzhan Vong. Still, that crushing defeat produces one small miracle, Jacen Solo is alive. Yet he can scarcely imagine himself in stranger circumstances.
The young Jedi is in the care of Vergere, a fascinating creature of mystery and power, her intentions hard to fathom, her cruelties rarely concealed. But this master of inscrutable arts has much to teach the young Jedi for she holds the key to a new way to experience the Force, to take it to another dangerous level, dazzling, perhaps deadly.

In the wrong heads, the tremendous energies of the Force can be devastating. And there are others watching Jacen's process closely, waiting patiently for the moment when he will be ready for their own dire purposes. Now, all is in the shadows. Yet whatever happens, whether Jacen's newfound mastery unleashes light of darkness, he will never be the same Jedi again..."

More information can be found at:

http://www.starwars.com/eu/news/2002/04/news20020419.html

Star Wars TCG Released: 04.23.02

Greetings,

<salute>

Today, with all the Star Wars books, soundtracks, and stuff being released, Wizards of the Coast has decided to release the new Star Wars card game. Personally, I always enjoyed Decipher's Star Wars CCG, but I'm looking forward to giving this a try as well! :)

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=swtcg

Attack of the Clones Soundtrack Released: 04.23.02

Greetings,

<salute>

May 23 is the day for Star Wars! :) I have recently bought the soundtrack to Episode II, and I find it very enjoyable. It has a very mellow tone to it at times, but it never loses the Star Wars experience! :) Definitely a must buy, in my opinion! :) It also comes in four different covers!

LucasArts Renews Work with Totally Games: 04.20.02
As Emailed From: COM/VA Proton/SSSD Sovereign

GA Ronin and FA Patel,

LucasArts has a new game coming out with Totally Games, although it is not a Star Wars game ... thought you would be interested in the news for the domains :)

COM/VA Proton/SSSD Sovereign
SBM (Sith)/PCON/Clan Tarentum
www.imperialmight.com

"LucasArts renews partnership with Totally Games

The companies behind the X-Wing and TIE Fighter games are working together once again on a World War II flight combat game.

LucasArts Entertainment has announced that it has resumed its relationship with Lawrence Holland and his game development company, Totally Games, to develop a World War II flight combat game for the PC and console systems. Previous partnerships between the companies resulted in the popular X-Wing and TIE Fighter Star Wars games, as well as the World War II flight combat games Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe and Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain. The new game, scheduled for release in 2003, will let players assume the role of an elite pilot on a series of secret missions. "Lawrence Holland single-handedly defined the fun, accessible flight action genre with his groundbreaking trilogy of World War II air combat games," said Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "Adding the sophisticated storytelling style Holland developed for the award-winning X-Wing series, this new game promises exhilarating gameplay with a rip-roaring story of adventure and intrigue. The legions of fans who have been clamoring for a new game in the vein of Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe should be very happy with this announcement." We'll post more information about the upcoming game as it becomes available.

By Trey Walker, GameSpot PC [POSTED: 04/17/02]"