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HELL'S HAMMERS - ELITE REPULSORTANK UNIT
by Darth Bedar - See more by this author
Source: Imperial Sourcebook
Last updated on 1 March 2001.
Era
Era: Rebellion
Alignment
Alignment: Empire

RECENT HISTORY

Since that fateful day, the Hammers have operated under strength, with only one battalion able to take the field. While this has reduced the fighting ability of the unit, it has also served to increase its morale. The remaining troops of the unit have an uncanny knack for surviving engagement after engagement. Always bearing the brunt of assaults, the Hammers have surprised Imperial commanders with their ability to keep on going in the face of overwhelming odds.

Once considered an expendable force, the Hammers are now viewed as an essential part of Imperial Command's strategy in the Outer Rim Territories, as well as a valuable propaganda tool. This position has been obtained at a high price, as the blood of the unit has been spilt unnecessarily by incompetent Imperial commanders.

The unit's commander, Colonel Zel "Rancor" Johans, is using the growing prominence of the Hammers to further increase his standing in the Imperial Army. Colonel Johans' proven tactical ability, and the complete devotion of his troops, has enabled him to persuade Imperial Command that the Hammers should be allowed more freedom when it comes to campaigns.

Following the successful subjugation of the Yatir, a humanoid species indigenous to Absit and sympathetic to the Rebel Alliance, Johans has been able to convince Imperial Command that the Hammers would be of far more use to the Empire if they were again restored to regimental strength. To this end, intensive training of recruits is now taking place on Brintooine to build the Hammers back up to regiment level.

As of now, recruiting is at a low, but this is due to the amount of personnel not yet capable to take the position, as the Empire is dwindling from its once-glorious state. Yet they still are quite successful under Grand Admiral Thrawn. Every day the Hammers get one or two people who want to join the prestigious Hell's Hammers, and this makes the difference.


ORGANIZATION

Hell's Hammers form an elite force within the Imperial Army. When at full strength, the regiment consists of three battalions and a regimental command group. Two battalions are used to spearhead assaults, with the third battalion being held in reserve to reinforce the front line units as required, or be deployed as the situation warrants.

As the unit is currently under-strength, it operates without a reserve, relying on the abilities of its troopers to gain its objectives quickly and effectively. This self-reliance and the growing autonomy of the unit within the Imperial command structure has helped maintain the unit's already high morale. The troopers look to each other and Col. Johans, rather than to other Imperial units, for support in times of need.

The experience on Turak IV has led the unit to act independently whenever possible, preferring to plan its own actions rather than catering to the logistical concerns of Imperial Command. If the Hammers were not so succesful, this attitude would not be tolerated. But Johans' inspired leadership has led the unit to victory after victory, a state of affairs the Empire is only too happy to accept.


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Vorin Solaar and a Firrerreo friend - d20
16 July 2001, 07:54 pm EST

D6 is nice, don't get me wrong, but can I have the stats in d20 please!!!!!!
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