The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer. Each of the stories is followed by a four to five page aside titled interlude which provides the reader with background information about aspects of the short stories that the characters refer to as a matter of course but which, if not explained to the reader, would make for a less. I know, lots of eye candy, but from a putting models on a table point of view is. Hammer s slammers handbooks in 2010 pireme publishing launched the definitive guide to wargaming the characters and actions in david drakes hammer s slammers books. Vehicles from the gecko reconnaissance vehicle only just visible on the far left and in a clockwise direction. Are there any 28mm hammers slammers miniatures currently available. The complete hammer s slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before.
Actually, id rather see the slammers done as a series of tvmovie type projects, or a limited series, on. The guitar itself held up well and i never had any durability problems with it. I started reading it and called my brother to say that he ought to email the publisher of baen books to put out a hardback version of these stories. If you like military science fiction then this is the definitive series. Hammer s slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake.
Hammerverse or the slammerverse, slammers universe, hammer universe is a setting for a series of military science fiction short stories and novels by author david drake. I cant figure out if the old crow stuff is actually available, or how to order it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fubar hammers slammers introduction for hs players these are a few simple lists for small unit actions in the hammers slammers universe. A thunderbolt division panzer grenadier platoon is about to engage a rear echelon slammers supply base in what they imagine will be a surprise attack. I dont think they could possibly think of a dumber name for a guitar.
Jun 27, 2012 the crucible is the third incarnation, with lots of rule enhancements, but there was an original hammer s slammers technical manual and hammer s slammers. In this case, disable texture lock, move the object to fit the texture, then enable texture lock to move the object with the texture aligned. Each of the stories in the novel follows various members of the slammers, starting with the. It made it possible for me to become a fulltime writer, though i didnt realize it at the time. Throughout this book, all quotes in these yellow boxes are taken directly from david drakes hammers slammers stories 3. The slammer hammer this is a must have tool for any handyman. A unique slammers story introduction by david drake character continue reading. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. Review of the complete hammers slammers, volume 1 rpgnet. Volume 1 david drake view larger image with a veterans eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his hammers slammers fiction.
Welcome to the dedicated hammer s slammers section of our website. Be prepared when drinking multiple yellow hammer slammers because it will sneak up on you aka drink responsibly friends. The cruciblerulebook by john treadaway and john lambshead. Add equal parts amaretto, vodka and rum into your cocktail shaker. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammer s slammers have landed. When a planetary government faces threats from guerillas, insurgents or terrorists, the men they hire are hammer s slammers known throughout the galaxy for their cold, ruthless ferocity, their ability to defeat overwhelming forces, and their willingness to go up against impossible odds. The protagonist is colonel alois hammer who leads the group. Choices are endless from frame powder coat color, tires, wheels, bumpers. Hammer s slammers i had forgotten how much i enjoyed david drakes hammer s slammers until my wife picked up a copy for me in an antique shop. Its accompanied by an airdefence version with four tribarrel powerguns weve also made the lasermissile version in 6mm as well but i dont have one to hand. Three ariete division vehicles an im216 cougar tank armed with a 10cm heavy cap gun and hsw. Hammers slammers books and wargaming has 434 members.
Set in the future, the series is about a regiment of merc tanks that the series is named for. So 15mm hammers slammers would appeal to a lot of gamers, and there have been a few attempts to build a proper slammers blower tank, both official models, and unofficial ones. I recently played mayfair games hammer s slammers against my friend dave for the first time and i must say it plays rather well. This tool extender slide hammer can be put onto your vise grips.
Hammers slammers is a short story collection, not a novel, and my first book. Dec 21, 2010 the hammer slammers stuff is based on a series of scifi novels by david drake. The only thing i disliked about the look was the name logo on the top hamer slammer. Players will take the part of tank crews and specialists within the best known and most capable mercenary unit in the galaxy. Release date newold release date oldnew name az name za price lowhigh price highlow publish date oldnew publish date newold latest updates oldnew latest updates newold. Hammer s slammers, cross the stars, at any price hammer s slammers, counting the cost, rolling hot, the warrior, the sharp end, the voyage, the tank l. Ive bought into jerry pournelles falkenbergs legion series, gordon r dicksons original dorsai trilogy. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Slammer in the hammer mma fighting championship hamilton, ontario, hamilton, on. Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction stories and novels by american author david drake. Volume 1 hammers slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. Hammer s slammers books and wargaming has 434 members. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed.
There are times when it is easier to resize or move an object to fit the current texture alignment instead of the other way around. More 6mm hammers slammers today this is the waldheim dragoons daedalus tank which appeared in 15mm earlier this year. Feb 06, 2017 the hammer s slammers series is a collection of military science fiction short stories, novels and novellas by david drake, following the exploits of an interplanetary mercenary company through a string of planets torn apart by war. Artillery, tanks, infantry, shells from the sky, etc. This collection, and other novels and stories in the same setting, are collectively called the hammer stories, and the setting is called the slammers universe or the hammerverse. Id sold a story as an undergraduate, another story after i started law school, and even one while i was in nam. Lastly select the play sheets for your chosen scale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammers slammers. The first had the basic rules and some fluff the second had add on rules and more fluff.
Hammers slammers books and wargaming public group facebook. Their role is advisory rather than as strict rules. Anisty castings is now the licence holder for the official 15mm models, taking it over from old crow. Select the card fronts plus the backing sheet depending on the scale you play. The slammers began life as the auxilliary regiment of the friesland defence force in 319tw, raised to fight on melpomone and with colonel alois hammer as their commanding officer. Developed in conjunction with strongman training expert steve slater, rogues slater slammer is a versatile, heavyduty tire sledge that will take as much punishment as it dishes out. A group dedicated to discussion about david drakes fantastic military scifi series, and. A board game based on the classic novel by dave drake. The crucible rulebook provides everything you need to play your first games apart of course from the physical stuff like models, dice etc. Based on the novels and short stories of david drake, hammers slammers is a brand new setting for the traveller roleplaying game. Ive done some searching around, and have mostly succeeded in confusing myself more than anything. The command vehicle has a 2cm autocannon and the apc has a twin mount of the same weapon and carries three times the. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page.
Weapons hs is full of weird and wonderful weaponry, much of it though fills similar operational and tactical functions to those weapons. The book is organized into a set of short stories which focus on the career of a futuristic mercenary group. Actually, id rather see the slammers done as a series of tvmovie type projects, or a limited series, on one of the premium channels. Stories about a mercenary mechanized unit consisting mainly of blowers air cushion tanks, combat cars open topped air cushioned vehicles mounting 3 power guns, and infantry riding on one man skimmers. The crucible pdf downloads click on the buttons below to download the cards and sheets you need. Hammers slammers was the first title in the series and created characters that have continued to reappear in the entire catalog.
Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammer s slammers. David drakes hammers slammers stories david hartwell. Hammers slammers, cross the stars, at any price hammers slammers, counting the cost, rolling hot, the warrior, the sharp end, the voyage, the tank l. Id rather start at the beginning, with under the hammer. Indeed it is, and worth the money for all three volumes. Hamilton, ontario, canadas first ever professional mixed martial arts event.
Choices are endless from frame powder coat color, tires, wheels, bumpers, storage baskets, arm rests, seat belts to seat color. Hammers slammers is a collection of 7 short stories about an interstellar mechanized mercenary unit. However, the dedicated website has all manner of support with new playsheets for any number of new units there are over seventy detachment lists for different units now. All of them are gaming pieces and some shots are taken from actual games in progress. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. Putting the novels aside, what am i missing from a gaming point of view in hammers slammers. Even the hiss of the main laser turret would seem quiet to an ancient tank commander. The hovertank is amazingly silent for its fusion powered bulk. The crucible is probably unique in the sf gaming world in having specially licensed vehicles in three scales for one set of rules.
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