October 2003

10.27.03

VPO/CG Loor Appointed President (Prex) of the Corporate Division:  10.14.03
As Submitted From:  Fleet Commander (GA Ronin)

Corporate Division (CD)

My intentions for the Corporate Division if I am selected PREX, is to change the board structure and reduce the number to a fewer Vice Presidents and invite the CEO:s to sit on the board to get a closer relationship and let them be a more direct part of the leadership than they are today. The whole board needs to be restructured and refilled. As Vice Presidents will be removed, the remaining Presidents' tasks will be modified.

I will also put much effort in revive the Division. It has fallen into a deep slumber that needs to be removed. Though, I will need the help of the whole Division to regain consciousness. Right now, such a thing as weekly reports from CEOs are not working. All members needs a boot in the rear (excuse the language) and wake up. I am prepared to take whatever actions necessary to achieve this goal.

More structure are needed within the corporations as I see it, to let the members have clear guidelines of what to do. The CEOs need to be more active themselves and lead the way, which is not the case today. Every leader needs to step up a level to start with and hopefully that will drag many members along.

I am open for questions and discussions regarding my application and the future of the Corporate Division. Finally, I want to let you know my reason for not waiting to apply until the requirements has been posted. The reason is that I want to apply so soon, and of course hope I will be selected, is that I don't want to see the Division standing without a leader for a longer period of time. As VPO and currently the only member of the Direx Board, I am acting PREX for the time being.

Thank you for listening on me!

Signed,
Commissar General Loor, Vice President of Operations
VPO/CG Loor/VSD Warhammer
MoA/CoL {BTA-CHC-CMD[STD]-CORPS-PS[STD]}

Fleet Commander's Note:

I have reviewed the CD website for the past several weeks...VP Loor is one of the more active CS command staff left...We wish him the best of luck !!!

Newsletter Nos. 97, 98 and 99 Posted to the Fleet:  10.05.03
As Emailed From:  Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

Office of the XO

NL 97 (5.6mb)   
Online
    * http://theholo.net/nls/eh/97/
    * http://www.ehnet.org/nl/97/
Download
    * http://theholo.net/nls/eh/zips/hammer97.zip
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NL 98 (6.1mb)   
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    * http://theholo.net/nls/eh/98/
    * http://www.ehnet.org/nl/98/
Download
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NL 99 (7.5mb)   
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    * http://www.ehnet.org/nl/99/
Download
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SA Astatine - XO
e-mail: jpboyce@indigo.net.au

Obelisk Order's 6th Anniversary:  10.09.03
As Emailed From:  MAA/DA Khaen/DC-3/Dark Council

The Dark Brotherhood of Jedi

::BOW:: & <SALUTE>

Greetings, sirs and colleagues (whichever applies).

You may or may not be aware that today, the 9th of October, marks the 6th Anniversary of the Dark Brotherhood's Obelisk Order. It was officially opened on this day in 1997 by Obelisk High Commander Blazer, to coincide with the release of Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight.

To commemorate this event, I have put together a site with a brief look at the history of the order, a complete listing of all Obelisk High Commanders and GMRG Commanders of the Guard to date, and a selection of interesting files, documents, and images from the Order's long past.

The site is located at http://o6.minos.net. GA Ronin, you may want to post this link on the EH news center.

I hope you enjoy browsing through this 'museum display' as much as I did delving into the fascinating past of my Order. :P

Thanks.

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MAA/DA Khaen/DC-3/Dark Council
BGCOM/VA Khaen/Avenger Task Force
SSx2/BSx4/PCx3/ISMx8/MoI-GC/MoT-2gh/IS-1BW-6BR-15SW-2SR-18GW-3GR/LoC-CSx4-Rx2/DFC-Rx1/CoLx3/CoB/LoAx28/OV-3E [TMPR] {IWATS-AIM-BOT-BX-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-LIN-M/1/2-NS-RT-SM/2-TM-XTM/1}

EH Poland Meeting III: Debriefing:  10.12.03
As Emailed From:  Tactical Officer (FA Mike)

<salute>

Hello Grand Admiral, hello members of Emperor's Hammer. It took me a lot of time but you finaly have EHPLM 3 pictures and full debriefing. So, let's get this over with :)

This was rather small meeting compared to 2002, cause most of people who promised to be there, didn't arrive. But overall it was great fun and of course I will do it next year.

We have first arrive, 2 days before real meeting to organize everything. Jonny, me, nIKA, Diablo, Wiesio were the first people to get there. We have placed our tents, created small local network and started having fun. A lot of beer was there, a lot of laugh and a lot of playing.

After two days, we returned to Bialystok, to pick up Keiran Laserlight. It's the first time he joined our meeting, so we have to introduce him. Same day, Tvan Oris, Marcin Kaczynski and Ann had arrived and we really started.

What can I say about the meeting itself. Keiran was a new guy, so it was cool to meet him. And we all promised to meet next year, on the bigger meeting, I hope :) Jonny has failed with many things, so next year we will have, new, better location and everything will be better organized. And, I have uploaded pictures to temporary webpage at: http://www.ehnet.stnet.pl/ehplm3/ so go and see pictures there. (they will be soon uploaded to EHPA)

I also attach group picture of this meeting. So, left to right: nIKA, Ann, Jonny, Wiesio, Keiran Laserlight, Mike, Marcin Kaczynski, Tvan Oris.

And I think that's all. Cya next year :)

Fleet Admiral Marcin "Mike" Szydlowski
TAC of EH and EH Poland Meetings Moderator

Aurora at Night:  09.17.03
As Emailed From:  CA:FC/VA Bond/CS-1/SSSD Sovereign
As Created By:  Roth Jalis

Tie Corps reservist Major Roth Jalis created a magnificent image for you. His comments follow and his contribution is attached...

Respectfully,

Bond

>It's an image of Aurora during night.
>The upper left continent is New Laconica with New Imperial City almost
>covering it completely.
>The other continents are less populated due to the Jungles.
>
>Best regards,
>Roth Jalis
>#4834 reserves

Continents;
Aurora, with it’s great polar caps on the northern and southern hemispheres, has four great continents.
The primary continent Laconica is actually made up of two of the land masses which are connected to each other by a wide land bridge. This land bridge is thought to be artificial but the indigenous Aurorans have never before showed the necessary skill and interest in such large building programs. No reports or evidence about it’s actual construction has ever been found. The land bridge has since the arrival of the Imperials been a popular site for historians and archeologists, but until it’s secret is revealed rumors is all it creates.

New Laconica;
The northern part of this continent is the most densely populated part of the entire planet. New Imperial City covers it now almost completely from east to west and from north to south. Construction of the city started almost immediately after the Imperials arrived and is still ongoing until today. Some of the most ambitious construction projects include the High Court of the Inquisitors, Imperial Academy and the Fleet Commander's Palace. The most important structures are build at the western side of the continent. Many of them rising so high it is possible on clear days to see the western sea as well as the mountains that split the continent.

Aurorans;
Though the Aurorans are still in greater numbers than the Imperials, the difference is getting smaller.
With thousands of settlers from all over the Galaxy coming to the Emperor's Hammer territories every day, many of these end up on Aurora. The Aurorans themselves have adjusted to their new lives among the people of the Galaxy or have moved to more remote areas. As a result the numbers of Aurorans and non-Aurorans are about equal now in New Imperial City. Europa and Biblis are other densely populated centers where the Aurorans still are the main population.

Jungle;
Even though the planet offers only few secrets that still have to be discovered, many parts have not yet been explored other than by aerial reconnaissance. Not even by the Aurorans themselves who prefer to live in their well organised cities. Some of these less explored areas are undoubtedly the jungles. Probably because their droids do not adapt very well to the jungle environment. Rumors do speak of humanoids living there in small tribes, but official reports have no information about them. If they do exist they most likely live in or near the most dense woods, deep in the jungle. Due to it’s remoteness and inhospitable nature these areas are simply revered to as Deep Jungle. Grand Admiral Ronin has a fortress somewhere in the jungle. It’s exact location is a well kept secret to all but a few even within the high council.

Executive Officer Reports:
As Submitted From:  Executive Officer (SA Astatine)

Office of the XO

SA Astatine - XO
e-mail: jpboyce@indigo.net.au

XO Report #27:  10.04.03

Three new newsletters have been completed over the weekend - 97, 98 and 99. The URLs for them will be posted when they're all mirrored. Development of newsletters has been sped up by a spiffy little script
I've written. Once 100 and 101 are finished, we'll be back on schedule (101 will be the September newsletter).

Currently, I have submissions allocated for newsletters 100 and 101. However, after that, there's nothing. This means I need more stuff....lots of it. Send it to jpboyce@indigo.net.au In line with this, I've got two pending requests for reviews - Jedi Academy and Star Wars Galaxies. Details are at

http://theholo.net/mb/viewtopic.php?t=8825 and
http://theholo.net/mb/viewtopic.php?t=8367 respectively.

Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy, Star Wars Galaxies, Knights of the Old Republic and Republic Commando have been added to the platforms list on the TIE Corps database. In addition, the mission download links have
been "unlocked".

The winner of the music competition I ran a few weeks ago was VA Khaen. The piece in question was "Gothic Power".

With the recent group of actually decent games from Lucasarts, I think now is a good time to make ourselves heard and encourage them to keep making games of this caliber. The best way to do that is to buy the game. Gaming is now a money-driven industry and the more a game sells, the more chance that development team will get another go.

In light of the release of the EHBL system, it seems a good time to remind people of how to deal with problems. Too often, it's all "This sucks" or other vague things like "It doesn't work!". When you run into
a problem, especially of a technical nature, try to be as detailed as possible in the first place, cause we're gonna get the information out of you anyway if you don't tell us first. Secondly a bit more positive/constructive aspects of criticism would be a good idea too.

Tactical Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Tactical Officer (FA Mike)

Tactical Office

Fleet Admiral Marcin "Mike" Szydlowski
---------------------------------------
Tactical Officer
Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet
#3203 < pbmike@go2.pl >

Tactical Office Report #108:  10.03.03

Tactical Office Report #109:  10.10.03

Flight Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Flight Officer (FA Cyric)

FA Cyric
CA:FO/FA Cyric/CA-4/SSSD Sovereign
GOE/SSx5/BSx2/PCx2/ISMx5/MoI/MoT-1rh-5gh/LoC-CSx7-Rx1/CoLx3/CoB/LoA/OV-5E [KNGT] {IWATS-AIM-BX-CBX-ICQ-IIC/1-JS-M/1/2-SM/1/2/3-XTM/1-XTT}

Flight Office Report #3:  10.03.03

<Salute>


A pretty slow week for the Flight Office. Processing the roster moves has been exhausting, but caught up!

Some issues that I am working on for the fleet:

1) I have contact the COO about hosting a possible 2 vs. 2 MP comp. The COO has agreed to this and is awaiting more details on it. I hope to have this comp immediately after IMPSTORM.

2) IMPSTORM - Revenge of the Battle Groups - Has begun. Most of the action has been the various BG's and the SOV making their initial moves, jockeying for position. I expect huge things from this battle, and look forward to when the first blows have been struck.

3) Along with the TO and XO , we are discussing the new training requirements that have been heard about but not seen. A major sticking point is the fact of having the flight certifications finished by squadron commanders. I pose these questions to you and would like an answer by weeks end (next week) with the TO cc'ed:

1. Is it too much to ask of the squadron CMDRS's to do this training?
2. Should it fall on the COM's or BGCOM's to finish this training?
3. Should there be designated Flight training officers/BG to aid the CT's with the Flight training?

Please review these questions and submit them to me. I will tally the responses and give an informed opinion to the XO for review.

4) On the topic of CT's. Of the seven squadrons that I labeled as "in need", only three remain understaffed: Sigma, Sin, and Sadhe. The remaining four have either recruited, been filled by CT's, or have had reservists re-enlist. This is great news. Again, I'm not looking at numbers, in so far as having the squadrons filled, but am looking at cohesiveness of the units, and how active they are. If a squadron has 4-5 members, but lights the world on fire I can live with that. Its the squadrons with 5 members plus, that have no activity, which brings me to my next point:

Typhoon squadron and Cyclone squadron this past week have been closed due to every member being AWOLED or MIA! Some of the members in the squadrons weren't heard from in over 100 days! The Squadron Commanders were the only active members in either of these squadrons. They have been reassigned, and the squadrons closed at the behest of the COM of the ship and the BGCOM.

AWOL or MIA pilots can be processed after 30 days and every attempt should be made to contact them before they are entered into the database as such.

5) Several members have come to me requesting promotions for either other FM's or CMDR's etc. Please remind everyone to use the Chain of Command! Have them entered into the Database so I can process them legitimately. There are certain guidelines that must be followed: when the pilots last promo was, time in position etc etc. Chain of Command is important. It is also important to follow when there is roster movements. Make sure that your pilots let you know about transfers, reservists coming back etc.

6) The database problem I had is corrected, thanks to SA Astatine! The mailer is working and you should be getting the mails from these positional changes.

7) on the topic of CT's...If a CT does not specify a squadron and only specifies a platform I will look for a squadron that needs a member and place them there. I am making every attempt to accommodate the CT's and the recruiter, but must also look to whets best for the fleet. If the squadrons in your group are ok, then the pilots will go to where ever they request. The GA had approved of this placement until we can resolve the training situation...

As TCCOM I am trying to improve the quality of life for the fleet. If there are any concerns or problems, please send me a mail or see me on Mirc, so that I can resolve them.

Thanks to all for making everything very easy in the TieCorps!

In Service....

Flight Office Report #4:  10.10.03

<Salute>

Greetings for another Flight Office report! A relatively slow week in the Flight Office, but I do have a few things to hash out....

1) The Flight Office site has been finished! You can view it at http://flightoffice.minos.net Many thanks to Captain Aeolus for his help with the site. He was awarded a Gold Star for his efforts!

2) In light of recent events concerning Elite squadrons, and promotions for elite squadron members, I have decided along with the XO and TO that there should be more "slack" in the positional requirements for the Elite members. The training manual lists a time in period for most positions, with "other" specifying an extended wait period, which can be interpreted as elite members etc. So, with this in mind, the Elite members of a squadron will be able to be promoted at a rate of one higher rank than a normal squadron position would warrant. IE: FM to Major instead of Commander..... It has always been my philosophy that the Elites are the most active bunch that the TC has to offer and should therefore be awarded accordingly, HOWEVER, I will want to see such activity when asking for the promo

3) Speaking of Promos, please make sure that there are legitimate reasons for the promotions, "Served appropriate time in rank" is not an appropriate promotional consideration

4) I've been getting allot of mails requesting reserve transfers, AWOLS, etc in my mail box. Some of which I assume are pre approved when in fact they aren't and the chain of command knows nothing about the request. Make SURE that the Database is used for ALL reserve requests, AWOLS, and MIA's. IF its not I will not process it from here on out, unless the request comes from the BGCOM, or ELITE squadron CMDR.

5) Of significant note, General Kaerner has taken over duties as TAU commander.

That's about all I have for this week....I try to maintain an open door policy, and am open to suggestions, so please feel free to offer advice and/or criticism on any issues.

In Service...

Internet Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Internet Officer (HA Ari)

Internet Office

IO-FSEA-PROF/HA Ari/CS-5/SSSD Sovereign
[MoH] [GOE] [GSx3] [SSx2] [BS] [PCx3] [ISMx9] [MoT-rh-gh] [IS-3BR-4SR-2GR-1PR]
[LoC-CSx6] [MoC-SoC-5BoC] [CoE] [CoB] [CoLx2] [LoAx2] [OV-4E]
{IWATS-SM/1-IIC/1/2/3-VBS-RPG-CBX-M/1/2-GFX-PHP/1/2-ASP-AIM-XML-JS}
Internet Officer of the Emperor's Hammer
ISD Colossus: FC's Own, 2000
IWATS VBScript Professor

Internet Office Report #111:  10.03.03

:: Transmission Begin ::

Internet Office Report #111

October 3, 2003

:: [ Internet Office News ] ::


Another day, another dollar; another week and another IO report!

So what's up with the IO you may ask? Haven't heard much from us lately? Well, that's about to change! We're entering a new era, one of sophistication and elaborate interconnectedness of fundamental EH systems - an era that may one day bring about a unified EH database. But that's a long way off.

So what does the IO have in store for you right now? Well, I just mailed the IO staff today requesting full, comprehensive proposals for new ideas, and hopefully I'll have them sorted by next week. I actually have my own that I began to work on today, an IO Poll Creation system. This will allow webmasters to dynamically create polls that they can copy and paste onto their website. Both poll creators and voters must be signed up for a MinosNIC/ELS handle. Creators can choose the color scheme and layout of their poll, as well as the way results are shown.

Out of this stemmed another idea though while I was toying with the idea of having only certain people able to vote on polls - MinosGroups, if you will, akin to YahooGroups. This idea can go in either of two ways: a) Users have their own private "address book" where they can create groups and allow certain groups/people to vote, or b) more similar to YahooGroups - have mailing lists, polls, messages, etc.

What I need from you now is your feedback: What do you want from the IO Poll Creation system? What features would you like to see put in? What kind of things should MinosGroups be able to do besides poll voting? Which option would fit MinosGroups most appropriately based on what you want to see from it? This is a rare chance when you, the members of the EH, get to shape a project based on what you want to see. Please, e-mail any suggestions or comments to ari@tiecorps.org!

In other news, Drako is on 2 week absence because of computer problems. Turtle is still working on Minos Enhanced, and also plans on performing some upgrades and revitalization of the EH Webring. Other staff members will report in shortly with their project proposals.

:: [ Emperor's Hammer: Site of the Week ] ::

This week's SOTW is Thunder Kabal by Synthetic Paradox (synthparadox@thebhg.org) at http://thunder.thebhg.org/. Congrats on a 5 star SOTW!

:: [ Internet Office Poll ] ::

What do you want to see in the IO Poll Creation system?

-Graphical results (pie graph, bar graph...)
-Optional restriction on voting to certain user groups only
-Many layout options
-Less code that needs to be copy & pasted
-Make it into a SquadFirst+ plug-in

Vote for your choice at http://www.ehnet.org!

:: [ Internet Office Staff ] ::

Internet Officer: HA Ari
Command Attache: FA Bevel Leeson
Command Assistant: AD Turtle
Command Assistant: MAJ Xander Drax
Command Assistant: CPT Drako
Command Assistant: CPT Amadeo

:: [ Internet Office Links ] ::

http://www.ehnet.org/ - Internet Office
http://www.ehnet.org/mb/ - EH Message Boards
http://www.minos.net/ - MinosNIC
http://my.ehnet.org/ - My EHNet
http://www.ehnet.org/guidelines.php - EH & TC Internet Guidelines
http://squadfirst.minos.net - SquadFirst Squadron Website Template
http://www.ehnet.org/sabacc/ - Sabacc Online v2.3
http://www.ehnet.org/ca/ - IO Code Archive
http://code.minos.net/ - EH Code Collaboration
http://bannerx.ehnet.org/ - EH Banner Exchange
http://counters.minos.net - EH Counter Service
http://www.ehnet.org/gcc/ - Greeting Card Center
http://www.ehnet.org/thj/thj2/ - The Holonet Journals, Issue #2
http://www.ehnet.org/thj/thj1/ - The Holonet Journals, Issue #1
http://www.minos.net/webring/ - WebRing
http://www.ehnet.org/ia/ - Images Archive
http://php.minos.net/ - PHP IWATS Course
http://www.emperorshammer.ca/java/ - JavaScript IWATS Course
http://www.ehnet.org/vbs/ - VBScript IWATS Course
http://www.emperorshammer.ca/flash/ - Flash IWATS Course

Internet Office Report #112:  10.10.03

:: Transmission Begin ::

Internet Office Report #112

October 10, 2003

:: [ Internet Office News ] ::

Well, we're finally getting back on track! 3 new NLs were posted to the fleet, all of which have online and offline mirrors on EHNet.

I've begun work on creating the database structure for the new IO Poll Creation system (currently unnamed). FA Mike gave me some helpful ideas for maximum customizability, and if you've got some of your own, e-mail me! Now's your chance! Also, vote on the EHNet poll!

We may have 2 new coders for the EHW team which means that if they work out, we could significantly speed up EHW coding progress!

FA Leeson has also proposed some sort of trivia or quiz system be created. If you have feedback on this idea, email me and Leeson!

AD Turtle's progress on the MinosNIC Enhanced Level Service as well as EHNet Login System upgrades has been steadily increasing this week, and we hope to announce the release of either, or both, soon!

I'm currently talking to IWOC Timmay about combining the PHP Code Collaboration into a PHP & ASP repository. More details to follow hopefully.

And as a final notice, Minos hosting accounts this week have seen a significant jump, and I'm happy to see that, just remember that you're bound to the Minos User Policy!

:: [ Emperor's Hammer: Site of the Week ] ::

This week's SOTW is an old, underutilized IO project, the EH Counter Service created by Alex Foley at http://www.minos.net/~io/counter/ - a 4 star site!

:: [ Internet Office Poll ] ::

What do you want to see in the IO Poll Creation system?

-Graphical results (pie graph, bar graph...)

-Optional restriction on voting to certain user groups only

-Many layout options

-Less code that needs to be copy & pasted

-Make it into a SquadFirst+ plug-in

Vote for your choice at http://www.ehnet.org!

:: [ Internet Office Staff ] ::

Internet Officer: HA Ari
Command Attache: FA Bevel Leeson
Command Assistant: AD Turtle
Command Assistant: MAJ Xander Drax
Command Assistant: CPT Drako
Command Assistant: CPT Amadeo

:: [ Internet Office Links ] ::

http://www.ehnet.org/ - Internet Office
http://www.ehnet.org/mb/ - EH Message Boards
http://www.minos.net/ - MinosNIC
http://my.ehnet.org/ - My EHNet
http://www.ehnet.org/guidelines.php - EH & TC Internet Guidelines
http://squadfirst.minos.net - SquadFirst Squadron Website Template
http://www.ehnet.org/sabacc/ - Sabacc Online v2.3
http://www.ehnet.org/ca/ - IO Code Archive
http://code.minos.net/ - EH Code Collaboration
http://bannerx.ehnet.org/ - EH Banner Exchange
http://counters.minos.net - EH Counter Service
http://www.ehnet.org/gcc/ - Greeting Card Center
http://www.ehnet.org/thj/thj2/ - The Holonet Journals, Issue #2
http://www.ehnet.org/thj/thj1/ - The Holonet Journals, Issue #1
http://www.minos.net/webring/ - WebRing
http://www.ehnet.org/ia/ - Images Archive
http://php.minos.net/ - PHP IWATS Course
http://www.emperorshammer.ca/java/ - JavaScript IWATS Course
http://www.ehnet.org/vbs/ - VBScript IWATS Course
http://www.emperorshammer.ca/flash/ - Flash IWATS Course

Training Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Training Officer (AD Keldorn)

Training Office

Admiral, Krath Priest Keldorn Cochrane
Training Officer, Dean of IWATS, Headmaster & Minister of Education
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SB/GCx2/DC/LSS
[LGNR] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-JS-M/1/2-PHP-PHP-RT-SM/2-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM/1}

Training Office Report #23:  10.03.03

Training Office Report #23
4th October 2003
http://www.emperorshammer.ca/

Admiral Keldorn Cochrane Reporting [to@emperorshammer.org]

"But the longer a man lives the more experience he acquires; which duely reflected upon, makes way not only for the finding out of several imperfections, which may have hitherto lain undiscovered, in any art or science; but also to fall upon such methods, as may raise them to the highest pitch of perfection."

TO News | TC News| DB News | IS News | Resources | Staff

:: [ Training Office News ] ::

<SALUTE>

One of the projects I alluded to in my previous report is that of Project: Guardian. General Drake will be taking the reigns for the day-to-day management of this project, with myself directing from the leisure of afar. This is an extensive project that may take a considerable while to be completed, and as such I am appealing for the following:

Any Graphic Artists from throughout the Emperor's Hammer.
Any talented Fiction Writers ('Authors') from throughout the Emperor's Hammer.
Working on the project should be a rewarding enterprise (both psychologically and 'medalistically'), as such, any interested parties should contact General Drake.

Captain Amadeo has completed the PHP-ification of the core elements of the Academic NeXus. This should make updating the site much more efficient that it was before. Therefore, members can look forward to a more dynamic and 'interactive' NeXus in the future. The change-over has left some links not updated, these should be remedied within the next few days; the general rule of thumb if a page does not work is to change the extension to .php.

:: [ TIE Corps News ] ::

Following the resignation of High Admiral Patal from his positions, Admiral Proton has been appointed as the new Professor of the Squadron Management course. I am sure he will continue the exeplary performance of HA Patal. Congratulations!

Another reminder; merit medals (ISM etc.) cannot be awarded for competitions.

:: [ Dark Brotherhood News ] ::

Krath Pontifex Troutrooper has resigned from the position of Leadership Studies Pontiff. He was an absolutely sterling member of the Shadow Academy, personally processing over 200 submissions in the course of his reign. My thanks are extended to him. This leaves the post vacant, however, applications are not being accepted at this time.

I have added all the existing Shadow Academy courses into the database - while the actual exams do not work yet, I am now able to manually add recognition to member's profiles for the SA courses they have completed. Thus, if you would like a Course listed on your profile from before the split, send me an e-mail with the subject 'SA Profile' to hm@darkbrotherhood.org.

Applicants: There is a manual system in place for the processing of new members. Until otherwise notified, all applicants may submit both their Phase I and Phase II Apprentice Studies at their leisure, there is no need to await any confirmation other than the general ‘Welcome to the Dark Brotherhood’ e-mail (this e-mail explains the Apprentice Studies and provides the appropriate links). Questions should be addressed to me at hm@darkbrotherhood.org.

:: [ Imperial Senate News ] ::

Vice Minister Verr is continuing his coding of the Imperial University. He is doing an exemplary job.

I have begun writing the creation of several new Courses to potentially be included in the IU. These currently focus upon historical interpretation of SW & EH canon, but I shall be contacting some members concerning working on other courses in areas they claim knowledge.

:: [ Office Resources ] ::

Academic NeXus : http://www.emperorshammer.ca/
Emperor’s Hammer Training Manual : http://www.emperorshammer.ca/manual/
Imperial Weapons & Tactics School : http://www.emperorshammer.ca/courses.php
Dark Brotherhood Shadow Academy : http://www.emperorshammer.ca/sa/
Dark Brotherhood Dark Side Compendium : http://www.ehpd.org/dsc/
Imperial Senate Imperial University : http://www.emperorshammer.ca/university/
TIE Corps Training Message Board Forum : http://theholo.net/mb/viewforum.php?f=115

:: [ Academic Staff ] ::

Administrative Officers

Captain Amadeo, Training Office Assistant ("Number One") [chris@roostersaregreat.freeserve.co.uk]
General Drake, Training Office Assistant ("Number Two") [Drake@EHNet.org]
Sith Battlemaster Daniel Goad, Praetor to the Headmaster [dazexeter@yahoo.com]
Xura Verr, Vice Minister of Education [clund1@towson.edu]
Imperial Weapons & Tactics School Professorship Roll

High Admiral Ari; Professor, Visual Basic Script [ari@tiecorps.org]
Fleet Admiral Ender mBind; Professor, OPTing Course [mindb_ender@hotmail.com]
Fleet Admiral Aiden Cantor Karias; Professor, Computer Basics [io@absolutek.ca]
Fleet Admiral Bevel Leeson; Professor, PHP [skinner@axelero.hu]
Fleet Admiral Marcin Szydlowski; Professor, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Mission Creation [pbmike@go2.pl]
Admiral Proton; Professor, Squadron Management [hullbreach@warpmail.net]
Vice Admiral RogueWing; Professor, X-Wing: Alliance Mission Design [roguewing25@yahoo.com]
Rear Admiral Tomaas Banys; Professor, Linux [incomtech@wp.pl]
Rear Admiral Locke Setzer, Eggdrop [KevinSetzer@aol.com]
Colonel Master; Professor, Rebellion Tactics [slavelet@iinet.net.au]
Colonel Philo; Professor, TIE Fighter Mission Creation [cnwilde@pacbell.net]
Colonel Wes Janson, Active Server Page [eh_janson@shaw.ca]
Major Lohr Zadash; Professor, ICQ [LohrZadash@isdrelentless.org]
Captain Alec Qarni; Professor, AOL Instant Messenger [oneblah2@cs.com]
Captain Ace; Professor, Flash [ace003_bla@yahoo.com.au]
Captain Aeolus; Professor, JavaScript [zexipher@yahoo.com]
Captain Chris McCollum, Graphics [ministryisadeity@aol.com]
Commander Gandalf; Professor, TIE Fighter Tactics [delpieropadova@yahoo.com.au]
Commander Tek Selkirk; Professor, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Tactics [tek_selkirk@hotmail.com]
Lieutenant Commander Orrimaarko Reeft; Professor, BitchX [orrimaarko_reeft@hotmail.com]
Shadow Academy Erudite Roll

Guardian Sirik Xirok, Obelisk Apprentice & Obelisk Doctrine [red_headed_rebel1089@yahoo.com]
Sith Warrior Azazel, Starfighter Tactics [apx@ek.univ.gda.pl]
Jedi Hunter Ernest Penfold, Grammar Studies [eh_penfold@yahoo.com]

:: [ Vive l'Empereur! ] ::

Operations Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Operations Officer (RA Alex Foley)

Operations Office

OPS/RA Alex Foley/CS-7/SSSD Sovereign
GSx5/SSx6/BSx5/PCx6/ISMx4/IS-2BR-3SR-1GR/LoC-Rx4/MoC-1BoC/CoE/CoL/CoB/LoAx2/OV-3E [HUSS] {IWATS-AIM-ASP-BOT-BX-CBX-FLA-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-JS-LIN-M/1/2-PHP-RT-SM/2/3-TM-TT-VBS-XAM-XML-XTM/1/2-XTT}

OPS Report #4:  10.04.03

Have I already been here a month?

1. Just to make sure everyone is up-to-date, the Operations Office web site is now up at http://www.ehoperations.com. The OPS Manual is there too, at http://www.ehoperations.com/opsman/. Please bear with me as I try to recover all the lost uniform content. My OPSA Turtle is slowly but surely trying to get everything back to working order.
    

2. Surprisingly, no medal problems this week. I'm waiting for the MSEs to all come through, though, so we'll see next week.
    

3. The only uniform complaint I have this week is changing the colors on EH-approved uniforms. May I emphasize that no one can change the color of a uniform.

I have caught some kind of virus. It stinks. Homework piles up and productivity goes down. Boo.
—Me, This Week

OPS Report #5:  10.10.03

Wow...5 Weeks...

1. OPSA Turtle has been working hard in setting up the Uniform Archive online, bringing back the (in)famous Sepulcher of the Battledress. Soon, we hope, you will be able to download any sort of uniform all from a one-stop-shop.
    

2. My God I processed a ton of medals this week. I think there were about 200 LoAs. But, thankfully, the medals list has been cleared. Also, I have processed all uniform requests.
    

3. Again, the uniform complaint I have this week is changing the colors on EH-approved uniforms. May I emphasize that no one can change the color of a uniform.

There it was, hidden in alphabetical order.
—Rita Holt

Communications Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Communications Officer (FA AbsoluteK)

Communications Office

COMM/FA AbsoluteK/CS-8/SSSD Sovereign
MoH/IC/GOE/GSx2/SS/BS/PC/ISMx9/MoI/IS-1GR-1PR/LoC-CS-Rx3/MoC-1SoC-1GoC/CoE/CoB/LoA/OV-3E
{IWATS-AIM-BX-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-PHP-PHP-VBS} [DRAG]
--==EH b0tologist==--
--==CBX Professor==--

Communications Office Report #21:  10.02.03

<SALUTE>

Communications Office News
I have upgraded MySQL to v4.0.15 (a bit of a leap from the older 3.23 series). This should bring better stability, and performance to my server. As well as a few new features to take advantage of.

I have also upgraded PHP to v4.3.3. I had hoped this would fix problems with image resizing (for thumbnails) on the Image Archive, but it hasn't, so I'm still investigating the problems there.

My server is now the hosting http://SWGCraft.com, the premier crafters website in SWG. It has information on resources available in every galaxy, harvester & factory calculators, and information on how many resources, and of what type it takes to build components.

I will be moving the COMM websites http://ia.emperorshammer.ca and http://dasb0t.emperorshammer.ca onto theholo.net later this weekend (time permitting) to facilitate easier administration on my end. I will send updated URL's when that changeover is complete.

The COMM website TheHolo.net is going to be undergoing some renovations soon. Some of the planned features include greater integration with other COMM sites (IA, meeting logs site, & dasb0t's homepage), ELS login system (which may be extended to the EH Forums), a few automated email forms for submitting QotW's, forum requests (etc...) and a new graphic template designed by our beloved OPS Axel Foley when he was an IOA a long time ago.

Channels Monitored by COMM bots:
dasb0t:
#Emperor's_Hammer
#TIECorps
#EHDB
#TheFringe
#HammerRadio
#The_Infiltrator_Wing
#Corporate_Division

Chewie:
#Omega_Kabal
#Thunder_Kabal
#Cyclone_Kabal
#Daichi
#Dragon_Kabal
#KabalX
#Skylla

SilentOne:
#XVIII
#Avenger_Squadron

Quote of the Week:
None this week, please send all QotW submissions to io@absolutek.ca.

Communications Office Links:
Communications Office: http://theholo.net/
EH Forums: http://theholo.net/mb/
dasb0t's Homepage: http://dasb0t.emperorshammer.ca/
EH Image Archive: http://ia.emperorshammer.ca/

Communications Office Report #22:  10.10.03

<SALUTE>

Communications Office News
I have been having issues as of late with the SMTP (sendmail) on my server, so occasionally mails might have bounced from my machine, or in other cases mail that should have been sent out wasn't. Investigation into the matter revealed that the likely problem was all the connections to the MySQL daemon being used up. I have increased the maximum connections allowable for MySQL, and have since not had a reoccurrence of the problem, however I am still closely monitoring the SMTP server.

I am currently looking for people to play live audio via the HARA and WEHR shoutcast servers, anybody wishing to do so should send me an email to io@absolutek.ca.

Channels Monitored by COMM bots:
dasb0t:
#Emperor's_Hammer
#TIECorps
#EHDB
#TheFringe
#HammerRadio
#The_Infiltrator_Wing
#Corporate_Division

Chewie:
#Omega_Kabal
#Thunder_Kabal
#Cyclone_Kabal
#Daichi
#Dragon_Kabal
#KabalX
#Skylla

SilentOne:
#XVIII
#Avenger_Squadron

Communications Office Links:
Communications Office: http://theholo.net/
EH Forums: http://theholo.net/mb/
dasb0t's Homepage: http://dasb0t.emperorshammer.ca/
EH Image Archive: http://ia.emperorshammer.ca/

Security Officer Reports:
As Emailed From:  Security Officer (AD Zoltar)

Security Office

Admiral Zoltar
Fleet Security Officer

SO Report - 17:  10.05.03

<Salute>

My apologies for the lateness of this report, yet again, but my RL job has been proving rather onerous. I do this type of work in real-life, and staffing issues have been... painful of late, to say the least.

In regards to information continuing to filter in from command officers and the Intelligence Division, I have received more than enough information to send up for consideration a number of officers for violation of the prohibition on maintaining membership in the Rogue Dark Brotherhood.

In regards to this prohibition, and as stated by the HCI, with agreement by Grand Admiral Ronin and the Executive Officer, HCI trials will no longer be held for those found to be with the rDB. These personnel's continued membership in the Fleet will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the Fleet Commander and Executive Officer Astatine, with the High Inquisitor providing advisement. Any personnel wishing to re-join the EH must show proof positive of their dis-involvement with the rDB, and state the reasons they wish to return to the EH.

Other than this issue, it has been another quiet week.  Thank you all for your co-operation in this time of continued trouble.

As always, my staff are around to assist you in anything you may need, from the simplest advice to more official correspondence. Please don't hesitate to contact them, either on IRC or via e-mail. That's all for now, and thank you again for your time.

Science Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Science Officer (FA Ender mBind)

Science Office

SCO-TCT-TCS-PROF/FA Ender mBind/CS-10/SSSD Sovereign
GoE/GSx2/SSx7/BSx4/PCx7/ISMx16/MoI/MoT-35rh-53gh-6bh/IS-1SR-2GR-1PR/LoC-TS-Rx1/DFC-Rx1/CoS/CoE/CoL/CoB/LoAx2/OV-3E
[CNTR] {IWATS-AIM-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-JS-M/1/2-OPT-SM/2-TM-TT-XAM-XTM/1/2-XTT}

No Reports Submitted

Logistics Officer Reports:
As Emailed From:  Logistics Officer (AD Darknyte)

Logistics Office

Admiral Darknyte, Logistics Officer
LO/VA Darknyte/CS-11/SSSD Sovereign
GSx3/SS/BSx2/PCx2/ISMx3/MoI-BC/IS-1BW-2SW/LoC-Rx3/CoB/LoAx6/OV-2E [GREN]
{IWATS-AIM-BOT-CBX-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-LIN-M/1/2-PHP-RT-SM/2/3-TM-TT-VBS}

Logistics Office Report #16:  10.03.03

Here we go again, another edition of the Logistics Office report, as always I’m your faithful companion and reporter Darknyte bringing you all the news that’s fit to print, or something. This one is gonna be short and sweet, not a great deal has happened since last week’s report.

The Heroes Memorial site seems to be stalled indefinitely due to the lack of any leadership in the Corporate Division. Both my CA and myself have contacted the CEO of the Corporation assigned to create our site, and both mails have received no reply. I’m not too happy about this, hopefully once a new PREX is selected a fire can be lit under the Corporations to get them to fulfill contracts on time as promised. We’re still exploring options of creating a rudimentary website to stand in place of the final version until these kinks in the CD can be worked out.

The EH Census is still chugging along, so far I’ve gotten a pretty decent response from those I polled looking for questions. A small reminder guys: I need those in by the end of this coming week if you’re wanting to have your particular area of influence represented in the Census.

That’s about it for us this week, Darknyte out!

Logistics Office Report #17:  10.10.03

Well, I’ve got some news this week so let’s get this fire started!

First off, the Corporate Division finally got back to my CA about the template for the Heroes Memorium site, they were pretty sketchy in the details, but at least they have stated they are alive and the project is being worked on. I am hoping for an ETA of 1-2 weeks so that we can finally put this long and drawn out project to bed and move on.

The EH Census data gathering is almost over, the deadline for officers asked to participate in this phase will be reached on Monday. After that Matir gives me an estimate of around 1 week for the site to be created. After that, I expect us to go through another week of testing and beta stages before the site goes live to the Fleet. As I’ve said before, I think once this project is off the ground that it will really be a boon to the EH, allowing us to gauge what the membership wants from the EH and what we can do to better the club as a whole.

That’s it for this week, short and sweet as always.

Recon Office Reports:
As Emailed From:  Reconnaissance Officer (AD Joe)

Recon Office

-- Reconnaissance Office Staff --

((((((((((((O#O))))))(ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ>
RO/AD "Six" Joe/CS-12/SSSD Sovereign
IC/GOE/GS/BSx3/PCx2/ISMx6/MoI/MoT-1gh/MoC-6BoC-7SoC-4GoC-27PoC-3DoC/CoL/CoB/OV-5E
[DRAG]

CA:RO/RA Shay`la DuKahn Ludsorkim/CA-12/SSSD Sovereign
PC/ISMx3/CoL/LoA/OV-2E {IWATS-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2-M/1/2-PHP-PHP-SM/2-VBS}

ROA/AD Zsinj/SSSD Sovereign
IC/GSx3/SSx6/BSx2/PCx2/ISMx5/MoT-3rh-1gh-3bh/IS-1SR/LoC-IS-CSx4-Rx3/DFC-BW-Rx2/MoC-6BoC-9SoC-6GoC-12PoC-19DoC/CoS/LoAx5/OV-4E [GLDR] {IWATS-CBX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-M/1/2-R-SM/1/2-TM-TT-VBS-XTT}

RO Report # 28:  10.04.03

<Salute>

Greetings everyone. I have been away due to my mother having open heart surgery, unfortunately. My CA, RA Shay'la has been extremely helpful for the fact that she typed up the RO report this week cause she knew I probably couldn't do it this week.. even before I asked her to. :)

I wish to apologize to GA Ronin for the lateness of this report, and for the fact of that I didn't actually do it myself. I know after his recent emails he frowns on these sort of things, but this week it just couldn't be helped. Sorry Boss.

Anyways, on to the report from CA:RO RA Shay'la!

--------------------------------------------------------------------

<SALUTE>

Greetings everybody.

There is not much to say this week, but that I will be doing the report. I know it is late, I was in the process of reinstalling Windows (after formatting of course) when I was asked to send out the report. I finally got WinXP and go figure, it doesn't want to activate. Okay, enough rambling now.

Joe cannot make it for this week report because of real life issues. His mother had an open heart surgery. Best luck to his mother and him.

I will be changing my email soon. Hotmail is too much of a pain to use with report. I will notify you when it is up and running.

Now, onward with Star Wars news. There is a decent amount ...

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FanForce Meetings & Events

There are 3 conventions/events taking place this weekend:

Archon 27 (Collinsville, Illinois) - October 2-5
the Star Wars guest is author Michael Stackpole.

Adventure Con 2.5 (Gatlinburg, Tennessee) - October 3-5
the Star Wars guest is Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett).

FSF Presents Dave Prowse and Peter Mayhew (Sydney, Australia) - October 4-5
the Star Wars guests are David Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), David Bowers (Mas Amedda), Sandi Finlay (Sly Moore) and Mary Oyaya (Luminara Unduli).
You can check out the Fanforce meetings and events happening over the weekend in the links below:

Macon, GA FanForce Meetings
October 3rd (6pm) in Wrightsville ...

First Meeting of FanForce Uruguay
October 3rd (8pm) at Montevideo Shopping, Costa Azul ...

Charleston, SC October Meeting
October 4th (6.30am) at Barnes and Noble in North Charleston ...

FF Poland Poznan Meeting
October 4th (1pm) in front of Town Hall in Poznan ...

Memphis FanForce Classic Trilogy Campout
October 4th (2pm) ...

FF Poland Nowy Swiat Meeting
October 4th (5pm) beside the Nescafe cafe at Nowy Swiat street ...

FanForce Jalisco, Mexico Meeting
October 4th at Tienda de las Galaxias Xochitl #4262 Local 11 (1er. Piso) Colonia Prados Tepeyac ...

Movie, Popcorn, and Candii
October 4th at Valleyview Cinemark ...

A Day in Manly with FFNSW
October 5th (11.30am) at Manly wharf, outside Gloria Jeans coffee shop ...

Jedi Knights of Columbus Meeting
October 5th (3pm) at Downtown Branch of Columbus Public Library (meeting room) ...

Code 3 Launches Millennium Falcon

With the first batch of Code 3 Collectibles' exquisite Millennium Falcon Die Cast Replicas shipping out last week, collectors are discovering why so much enthusiasm has surrounded this first-in-a-series release. Unveiled to the public at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego, fans have hotly anticipated this Falcon's arrival, which delivers high quality and stunning eye appeal in a single package.
Possibly the most accurate replica of the famous freighter to date, its distinct pattern of scorches and burns realistically depict the Corellian ship's storied past. Special attention has even been given to the mosaic of off-color panels scattered over the hull, lending the Falcon her unique chop-shop styling.

Surface panels can be removed to reveal interior portions of the ship, including the cockpit, sub light engines, gunports, etc. Collectors will also be delighted to discover the moveable quad laser cannons and sensor rectenna, as well as a boarding ramp that can be raised and lowered.

The five-pound heft of the piece is a pleasing attribute, which when paired with its base increases three-fold. The Falcon's overall dimensions measure in at a sizable 13" x 9" x 5", revealing every detail of it's multi-faceted hull.

Housing the removable panels, cockpit, and landing gear is a handsome foam-inlayed case, which includes a magnetic tool for lifting off and placing the four metallic surface panels. Rounding out the entourage is a heavy resin base with glass top and pewter plaque, which includes a non-abrasive support for in-flight display.

An acrylic case can be purchased separately for $45, further enhancing the stately appeal of the piece.

If Code 3's Falcon is any indication of what's to follow, collectors can look forward to a great series that lives up to the unique and inspired design of the Star Wars universe.

New LEGO Mini Sets
Reported by Rebelscum.com

Fresh from LEGO comes a sneak peek at the new wave of Mini LEGO vehicles. Unlike the previous waves, the new set --which includes a Star Destroyer, Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator, an Imperial Shuttle, and the Republic AT-TE-- does not include extra pieces to build a special bonus ship.

New LEGO Dewback and Landspeeder
Reported by Rebelscum.com

Following up yesterday’s LEGO reports, are some new shots of the new Dewback and Landspeeder sets, as well as a couple nice close ups of the Han (from the Cantina set) and Sandtrooper figures. The Landspeeder will include Luke and Ben figures; look for images of them here soon. At this time, we still haven’t heard a solid release date for these or the sets shown on Rebelscum earlier.

New LEGO Cantina Set
Reported by Rebelscum.com

Even collectors who have never picked up LEGO sets before will have to agree, the forthcoming Creature Cantina with Han and Greedo is a must have. For anyone who would like to argue that fact, LEGO is also offering this swell Snowspeeder with Luke and Dack as well.

Holiday Yoda News
Reported by Rebelscum.com

From the Fan Club:

"Here’s the latest for those of you who signed up with the Official Star Wars Fan Club for the Lightspeed Pass for Hasbro’s Holiday Yoda figure, this season’s most wanted collectible:

As a Lightspeed Pass holder, you’ll be notified via email at the earliest time at which you can order your Holiday Yoda figures. In the first weeks, only those who receive their order notice will be able to purchase the Holiday Yoda online.

Please note that you can order any time after your receive your Lightspeed order notice, but not before. If you cannot get online immediately please rest assured that there are many Holiday Yoda figures in stock – more than enough for all current Lightspeed Pass holders, even if everyone orders the maximum of three figures per person.

We learned some lessons from the rush of orders we received for the silver-painted Boba Fett action figure, and we have worked hard to make the ordering process smoother and more frustration-free. The Lightspeed Pass system should help you order your Holiday Yoda figures with less hassle, and help us better manage the traffic to our website.

Here’s the intended schedule:

Lightspeed Pass holders will receive invitations over a two week period in mid to late October. Active subscribers may order the figure any time after receiving their invitation. Fear not! There are lots and lots of Holiday Yoda figures for our members, so don’t fret if you are not in one of the first batches invited to order.
Active subscribers who did not sign-up for Lightspeed Passes will be able to order starting near the end of October.

Lightspeed Pass holders without a currently active subscription to Star Wars Insider will be able to order starting in early November, provided there are Holiday Yoda figures left in stock.

Here’s how you can get ready:

If you have a currently active subscription to Star Wars Insider then we may need you to associate your subscription with your online account if you haven’t already. To do this, sign in at http://starwars.paizo.com/mysubs
If you ordered or renewed a Star Wars Insider subscription on paizo.com since August 1st, or if you ordered the silver-painted Boba Fett, you won’t need to associate your subscription with your account again.
If you have problems associating your subscription with your account, or if you have specific questions about the Holiday Yoda figure, please email us at holiday.yoda@paizo.com
If you are not currently a subscriber or have an expired subscription and want to order with your Lightspeed Pass, then subscribe to Insider now at http://starwars.paizo.com/swinsider

Thank you for your enthusiasm and let us be the first to wish you a Happy Holidays!"

Best regards,
The Official Star Wars Fan Club
http://starwars.paizo.com
holiday.yoda@paizo.com

New Carded Images

Here are a few new carded photos of the second wave of Clone Wars figures, due out next month.

First up is Asajj Ventress, now identified as a Sith Apprentice, from the Separatist Forces. Asajj has already appeared in the Dark Horse series, and is scheduled to appear in the upcoming animated series on Cartoon Network.

Now identified as a Commander of the Separatist Forces, the bounty hunter Durge has taken on the Jedi Knights and lived to tell the tale. He has a strong hatred for Mandalorians, and symbol on his chest armor should be familiar to fans of the Classic Trilogy.

Jedi Master Mace Windu is now a General of the Republic Army during the upcoming battles, and he comes equipped with various equipment to protect himself from the droid armies.

Another General of the Republic Army is Obi-Wan Kenobi, a major player in the battles, and is currently missing in action and presumed dead. We know he shall return, if for no other reason than to keepo watch over his padawan Anakin Skywalker.

Fast-forwarding to Return of the Jedi, we have Imperial Dignitary Janus Greejatus, now identified as being from the Death Star Procession. janus comes with a Death Star base, and the back of the card reveals a few more details about upcoming Saga figures.

Animated Clone Wars Figures

Here's the first look at the upcoming 3-¾" Clone Wars Animated Series figures due out exclusively at Target stores early next year.

Sculpted in the style of the Cartoon Network animated micro-series, these figures will feature limited articulation, but are beautifully sculpted straight from the character style sheets.

The inital wave consists of Anakin Skywalker, Asajj Ventress, Mace Windu, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Each figures seems to come with a Star Wars display stand and a lightsaber.

Second Wave of Hallmark Ornaments Are Here
Reported by Rebelscum.com

If you've already picked up your 2003 TIE Fighter, C-3PO and mini-ornaments of the Clone Troopers, then you'll want to get back to your local Hallmark Gold Crown store to get the second wave of Star Wars Keepsake ornaments.

Yoda™ Jedi Master™
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones™
Dated
1 7/8" W x 3 1/2" H
Available in October
© 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.
Price: $14.95

Padmé Amidala™
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones™
Dated
2" W x 4 1/8" H
Available in October
© 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.
Price: $14.95

Bid On It, You Must

After a long wait Hasbro has launched the Jedi Master Points Auction programme. Click through to register and bid on a Jorg Sacul, Playskool Millennium Falcon, Kitik Keek'Kak (Mos Eisley Cantina Set) and a 12" Ultimate Jango Fett. Many readers have been asking if it is open to non-US residents. After much squiting I found a pertinent passage in the terms and conditions which reads "United States mailing addresses only; no APO/FPO addresses; no P.O. Box or foreign addresses". So there you have it - unless you live in the US or have access to a US address everyone else in the world is excluded.

Bid On It, You Must

After a long wait Hasbro has launched the Jedi Master Points Auction programme. Click through to register and bid on a Jorg Sacul, Playskool Millennium Falcon, Kitik Keek'Kak (Mos Eisley Cantina Set) and a 12" Ultimate Jango Fett. Many readers have been asking if it is open to non-US residents. After much squinting I found a pertinent passage in the terms and conditions which reads "United States mailing addresses only; no APO/FPO addresses; no P.O. Box or foreign addresses". So there you have it - unless you live in the US or have access to a US address everyone else in the world is excluded.

Kentucky Collectors Unite!

Rebelscum reader Mike Thomas writes in to inform the masses about a new collectors club in Kentucky. The club was started in the Rebelscum Louisville, KY “Look What I Found” Forum. The first meeting of the Star Wars, Kentucky Figures Collectors was held this past Saturday in Louisville, KY. 12 collectors attended the meeting and enjoyed telling figure hunting stories, checking out each other's latest finds and trading those hard to find figures and wants. If you are interested in joining the Star Wars, Kentucky Figures Collectors, please check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swkfc/.

Rebels Strike Back with Bonus Disc

To save Luke, Wedge, Han, Chewie and Leia from Darth Vader and his Imperial forces, gamers will have to master X-wings, B-wings, speeder bikes, AT-STs, and tauntauns. In this return to the classic Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike includes new multiplayer modes with the entire Rogue Leader game in co-op, endurance, capture-the-base and dogfights.

Available for the Nintendo GameCube this month, this intense action game continues the high-flying space battle traditions of previous Rogue Squadron titles, and adds multiplayer, character-based and ground combat into the mix.

For a limited time, gamers who pre-order Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike will receive a bonus disc containing a playable demo of the Hoth level of Rebel Strike as well as trailers for both Gladius and Rebel Strike. Nostalgic gamers will also appreciate the additional retro feature of the bonus disc: the a Gamecube-playable version of the original Atari Star Wars arcade game. (No quarters necessary).

Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike is scheduled for release on October 14.

Check your favorite video game retailer for ordering details, or click here to compare prices online.

To learn more about this and other LucasArts titles, visit their official webside here.

UK Release Dates

Britany found these for you UK-ers:
SW Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike (GC) - Oct 17, 2003
SW Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (Xbox) - Oct 31, 2003
SW Flight of The Falcon (GBA) - Dec 9, 2003
SW Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC) - Oct 31, 2003
SW Republic Commando (Xbox) - Mar 5, 2004
Update: Fixed the Galaxies Release Date again, thanks to a couple e-mails.

The Changing of the Guard

The planet of Romin is a hotbed of villainy and corruption. It is a refuge for criminals from across the galaxy -- including evil scientist Janna Zan Arbor, an archenemy of the Republic.

In order to foil Zan Arbor's insidious plans, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and a team of Jedi must infiltrate Romin -- disguised as a band of thieves. Where lawlessness is the law, the Jedi will have to master the art of deception to trap a master deceiver.

The Changing of the Guard is the eighth book in the Jedi Quest series, by Jude Watson. It features cover art by Alicia Beulow and David Mattingly who also created art for the Jedi Quest books The School of Fear, The Shadow Trap and The Moment of Truth.

Best-selling author Jude Watson has written numerous Star Wars expanded universe books including the Jedi Quest series, the Jedi Apprentice series, Legacy of the Jedi, Darth Maul Journal, Journey Across Planet X and more.

Click here for an interview with Jude Watson.

The book is scheduled for release by Scholastic, Inc. in March 2004.

Tales From The Dark Side

Dark Horse releases Star Wars Tales #17 this week, with six chilling tales of horror and suspense from across the galaxy.

As always, we are first treated to a humourous introduction tale by Dave Land and Lucas Marangon, featuring the most terrifying tale in the entire issue.

The lead story, "Planet of the Dead" by Steve Niles, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia features our favorite smugglers, out of fuel and out of luck, forced to land on an uncharted planet, where the ghiostly inhabitants return each night to terrorize anyone they find.

In "All For You", Adam Galardo, Greg Titus, and Julian Washburn take us to the planet Ceriun where the local tribe try to get on the good side of a Sith Lord. Does a Sith Lord even HAVE a good side?

An idea that many fanboys have dreamed of, Darth Maul is back on Iridonia, and he's after Luke Skywalker! How can Luke survive this threat from the past? Find out in "Phantom Menaces" by Joe Casey and Francisco Paronzini.

Taking place back on Hoth during The Empire Strikes Back, "Ghosts of Hoth" by Rob Williams, Cary Nord and UDON present a tale starring Chewbacca who is trying to fix the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive, but keeps getting interrupted by ghosts!

In "The Apprentice" by Mike Denning, David Nakayama, and Greg Adams, a Sith Lord Master Finn is not looking for a new apprentice, but a new apprentice is looking for him. But what of his current apprentice?

Finally, "Dark Journey" by Jason Hall and Ben Templesmith introduces Jedi Master Vydel Dir'Nul who is hunting the serial killer Kardem, who is leaving a trail of dead Twi'lek females across the galaxy. So why can't the Jedi find the killer when she is so close?

E-Signing Of The Unifying Force

S. Speakman sent this in:

Go to http://www.e-signings.com

Fans of the Star Wars New Jedi Order books can order a signed or personalized copy of the last book in the series, THE UNIFYING FORCE, due out November 4th. The copies will be signed November 3rd and are available at cover price. There is also a contest for NJO Baseball caps. More information on the site listed above!

Viist the link above for more!

First Look At Jedi Quest #8

The Official Site tonight unveiled the cover and details for Jedi Quest #8 - The Changing Of The Guard:

The planet of Romin is a hotbed of villainy and corruption. It is a refuge for criminals from across the galaxy -- including evil scientist Janna Zan Arbor, an archenemy of the Republic.
In order to foil Zan Arbor's insidious plans, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and a team of Jedi must infiltrate Romin -- disguised as a band of thieves. Where lawlessness is the law, the Jedi will have to master the art of deception to trap a master deceiver.

The Changing of the Guard is the eighth book in the Jedi Quest series, by Jude Watson. It features cover art by Alicia Beulow and David Mattingly who also created art for the Jedi Quest books The School of Fear, The Shadow Trap and The Moment of Truth.

Visit the link above for more!

Star Wars Afficionado Fan Magazine

Scott Weller sends in news of a new fan magazine.

"Star Wars Afficionado is a new quarterly, professionally printed, full color 36pp magazine from the UK. It is a non profit making magazine, written by Star Wars Fans for Star Wars Fans. The latest issue, number two (Autumn 2003), has an extensive seventeen pages on everyone's favorite smugglers: Han Solo and Chewbacca. With interview quotes from Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew, rare pics, cut scenes, the characters greatest moments (in films, comics, books) and three short prelude stories, there is bound to be something for everyone in this special section of the magazine. There's also a detailed archive on the popular Brian Daley novel Han Solo at Stars' End, and a nine page feature on the legendary production designer John Barry.

The premier issue of Star Wars Afficionado (the Summer 2003 issue) is still available in limited supply, and has a nine page news special on Episode III, a fourteen page special celebration of Return of the Jedi (with a feature on Richard Marquand, twenty things you didn't know about the film, and an article outlining ten reasons why JEDI is so popular), an archive on the classic 1980 MARVEL strip World of Fire, and a humour piece on the Editors zany trip to New York to see Attack of the Clones.

For more details, please contact: scott.weller1@btinternet.com, or write, enclosing a SAE for reply, to Star Wars Afficionado, PO Box 27871, London, SE24 0XL"

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Okay well I lied... there were tons of them. I guess this is why I never do the report ;)

The Non-EH Star Wars Site of the Week is http://www.georgettesworld.com/ have fun.

This is all from the office this week. Take care.

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"The brave don't live forever, but the fearful don't live at all"

RO Report # 29:  10.10.03

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Greetings again from the Recon Office. This one actually on Friday... >:P

Not a *ton* of RO News this week. Myself and CA:RO Shay'la have been discussing possible new Honorary Members who we are setting our sights on. More on that to come in the next few weeks.

RA Shay'la has been a bit busy this week. She made a new welcome page for the RO website and is working with a friend of hers to revamp the website itself. Not to mention she has finally promised to kick some ass on the very out of date Conventions Database. The next few weeks should a *lot* of good things out of our cute CA:RO! <g>

As some of you might know, I am on semi-leave from the Recon Office due to my mother going through open-heart surgery, ICU then rehabilitation ( which she is still in). I received a surprisingly large number of emails wishing her ( and I) luck through all this. I'd like to take this time now to thank each one of you who sent me an email. It's the little things like that, that really makes being in the EH for the past 6 years really worth it. I'm happy that I've made a lot of the friends I've made in this group and that those people, whom I've never met actually care enough to send an email like that. So to all of you, Thank You! :)

Unfortunately, that's it for me this week. CA:RO Shay'la in her usual vigor has drummed up a HUGE amount of SW news for us to enjoy. Next is her report, then the news. The Non-EH Site Of The Week is at the bottom. Enjoy!!

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Hey there. Yes, it’s me again. So get ready for a huge amount of Star Wars News…. Yes, of course. These news; a few contests, a new book except, information about the HUGE SWG update… There is also a PETITION for the original trilogy to be made on DVD… check this one out…

Now that this is all cleared out let’s go on with the RO news. Out of boredom in between studying 2 books, I made a new entrance picture. It can be seen on the Recon Office Webpage.

For those who does not know. I changed my email address to vornskr@sympatico.ca so if you have security and you need to add the email to the safe list for you to receive it, I would suggest you do it soon, but it is just a suggestion of course. :P

My one week break is near. It already started, but officially, it will be tomorrow evening, after I am done with all the things I must do in RL. You should expect some update in the Database convention —finally—and more work for the Recon Office from me.

Quick notice… I am seriously thinking about joining Hyperspace. So if you guys want me to join and have more news from Episode III … send me a quick email, which address is mentioned above. I might be able to do a EP3 report each week if you want and if the FC and XO allows me to. So it is to be seen…

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CONTEST: Star Wars ScreenThemes Giveaway Screenthemes.com and TheForce.net have teamed up to give away 6 Star Wars screen saver collections to one winner each week. Star Wars ScreenThemes is a Windows screen saver and wallpaper program. Each screen saver collection contains between 12-20 Star Wars images, all available up to a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. The program allows you to view the images in a screen saver which also sets your images as your desktop wallpaper. The screen saver supports sound & music and over a hundred transitional effects. You can also superimpose a monthly calendar and apply cool textures to your wallpaper. There are currently 45 screen saver collections covering all aspects of Star Wars. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the easy trivia question on our ScreenThemes contest page. The contest is open to Star Wars fans worldwide. Click here for more info. Good Luck!!

Rebelscum Costume Contest 2003!
Reported by Rebelscum.comIt's already that time of year again, Halloween! To celebrate we hold a costume contest each year here at Rebelscum. Click here for the time line for this year's contest and to see what prizes we have lined up for our special winners this year!

Enter the Master Replicas Sweepstakes Today! You could win a trip to San Francisco to help design one of our authentic replicas and more!Click here for out sweepstakes rules. 2 Grand Prize winners receive:
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Your personal opportunity to provide input to the Master Replicas Design Team Plus, each month two winners will receive an authentic Limited Edition replica worth over 200$.Click here to enter.

Hyperspace: We'll Take a Check Fans without a credit card now have access to the ultimate online Star Wars experience -- starwars.com Hyperspace. Due to popular demand, a new fully-secure option to subscribe by check is now available for those wanting to make the jump. Click here to get started.For just $19.95 a year (less than 40 cents a week), starwars.com Hyperspace members can get inside Lucasfilm and the Star Wars saga in a way never experienced before. Join today for member favorites like the...
Episode III Set Diary
Before the Helmet - Episode III Production Photos
Photoreceptor - rare and never-before-seen classic trilogy photos
Bantha Tracks - from the Lucasfilm archives
Collector Alerts - get email when products are released
Message Board exclusives - user icons and a member-only forum
Live Online Celebrity Talks
No More Ads! Plus, you won't want to miss upcoming Hyperspace features like...
Episode III Post-Production coverage and webcam
Making of Episode III documentary videos
Clone Wars micro-series - the animated Star Wars adventures will debut online for Hyperspace members, and will feature an exclusive DVD-style audio commentary with creator Genndy Tartakovsky
and much more to come... Find out why members like Jedi Master Stevie W are raving, "This is the last time that anyone will able to watch such a great movie being made in this way and those who have not subscribed yet have already missed out on a lot! It is the best $20 I've spent on Star Wars in years!" Don't be left behind. See what all the excitement is about... Make the jump to Hyperspace today! NOTE: There is presently a temporary problem in accepting MasterCard payment for Hyperspace membership. This should be alleviated shortly. Other payment forms, like Visa or check, are working. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Longing to be Borsk Fey'lya? Have you been using the C-3PO avatar on the message boards when you secretly wished to be Thrawn instead? Now fans of Expanded Universe characters have a chance at equal representation thanks to the latest avatar additions. Hyperspace members not only have the option to choose Saga-themed avatars such as Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul and R2-D2, but essential Expanded Universe characters such as Mara Jade, Kyle Katarn, Jacen and Jaina Solo, and others are currently available. To change your avatar (the graphic that represents you in the starwars.com forums and other Lucas Online sites), go to your personal profile and choose between 36 Saga and 35 Expanded Universe characters. Be sure to look for your favorite Expanded Universe character's bio for additional information in the updated Databank

Original Trilogy Petition Nears 40,000 OriginalTrilogy.com is nearing 40,000 signatures on their petition to get Lucas to release the Classic Star Wars films as they were on DVD. Here's the update - follow the link above to add your name today! As many of you know, Starwars creator and movie legend George Lucas recently made clear that it is his intention to never again make available, the classic trilogy in their original, pre-SPECIAL EDITION form. For many of us, this is tragic. These are cinematic classics, which now adorn many critics and film societies lists of best films of all time. These movies won awards and set a new standard for visual effects and movie production in general. Most importantly, these are the versions of the movies that many of us grew up with, that first gave us a our love of a galaxy far far away. Since the spring of 2003, www.originaltrilogy.com has been gathering support for a petition, the goal of which is to persuade Mr.Lucas to reconsder his stance that the original versions are more then just "rough cuts". The petition now carries on it close to 40,000 signatures, and management of the site has been informed that Lucasfilm is monitoring with interest. We believe this is a good sign. www.originaltrilogy.com, is not trying to abolish the 1997 SPECIAL EDITION, or any subsequent revisions to the classic trilogy. We applaud Mr.Lucas for his continued efforts to maintain Starwars as timeless classic. The hope of the petition is that Mr.Lucas will also recognize the incredible historical signifigants of the original versions, and to release them on DVD in addition to the 1997 SPECIAL EDITION, or any future versions of these films that may be created. Though some of the FX may seem quaint by todays standard, they are also the FX that set the standard, and revolutioned the movie industry, if the or