| Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit | |
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Other names: |
Hell's Hammers
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Unit type: |
Special forces, armor |
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Motto: |
Strike to kill |
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Leaders: |
High Colonel Zel Johans |
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Strength: |
Clone troopers (initially)
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Equipment: |
S-1 FireHawke Heavy Repulsortank
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Notable battles: |
Brintooin
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Era: |
Clone Wars
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112th Repulsorlift Armor Regiment, later known more commonly as the Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit, or Hell's Hammers, was a special unit, which was created at the end of the Clone Wars and placed in the Grand Army of the Republic until its reorganization into the Imperial Military.
History[]
The 112th Repulsorlift Armor Regiment was created in 19 BBY,[1] the final year of the Clone Wars. The regiment was created from existing units within the Grand Army of the Republic.[2] When the Galactic Republic was reformed into the Galactic Empire and the enactment of Order 66, Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine declared himself Emperor over the universe.[3] The regiment was transformed into the Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit.[2]
Under Imperial reign, the unit's command was given to High Colonel Zel Johans,[2] with First Sergeant Jimmon Arbmab acting as a staff officer.[4] The Empire deployed the Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit, now known as Hell's Hammers,[2] into the Outer-Rim Territories to eliminate any resistance against the New Order.[1]
The unit would later be deployed into the Battle of Turak IV, as well as many other deployments during the initial reign of the Galactic Empire.[5] By 0 BBY, the Hell's Hammers were stationed on the planet of Jedha, acting as enforcers.[6] However, while the Hell's Hammers were highly capable of holding their own, one of their detachments was ambushed by the rebel Saw Gerrera's Partisans.[6] The rest of the Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit was evacuated from the planet before the demonstration of the Death Star's super laser.[6]
Throughout the rest of their commission, the Hell's Hammers were secluded on the planet of Brintooin under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn, during his confederacy.[2] The Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit was stationed on the planet following the apparent capture of the planet, remaining as a diplomatic solution with the New Republic.[2]
Armor and Equipment[]
The 112th Repulsorlift Armor Regiment was well-equipped with heavy machinery, which included S-1 FireHawke Heavy Repulsortanks, Imperial-class Repulsortanks of both Marks I and II, Heavy Recovery Vehicles, Repulsorlift Barges,[2] and TX-225 GAVw "Occupier" Combat Assault Tanks.[6]
Appearances[]
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- "The Assault on Protazk" - Imperial Sourcebook
- "The Assault on Protazk" - Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- "Hammer of Destiny" - Imperial Entanglements
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Imperial Sourcebook
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Special Military Unit Intelligence Update" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 15
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ "The Battle of Turak IV" on Hyperspace
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story