Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When a planetary government faces threats from guerillas, insurge. If you like military science fiction then this is the definitive series. The crucible by john treadaway, 9780954727635, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alois hammer s indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure. And the plasma from their power guns is usually some shade of red or orange. 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 the series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer as with his other work, drake borrows plots from historical or mythological sources for. David drake began the hammers slammers series in 1979 with the collection hammers slammers. The powergun, an effective and deadly directed energy weapon, operates by converting metallic atoms directly into energy, by passing them through a proper combination of. 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. I recently played mayfair games hammers slammers against my friend dave for the first time and i must say it plays rather well. The nook book ebook of the the complete hammers slammers.
There you were, a man grown whod read all the cop about mercenaries. Bushido and a few books this month, and jeff swycaffer has a look at disasters in the dragon mirth section. 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. Their role is advisory rather than as strict rules. I cant figure out if the old crow stuff is actually available, or how to order it. Addressed in a death in peacetime, the last story in the first book in the. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The complete hammers slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before. The hovertank is amazingly silent for its fusion powered bulk. 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. Somewhere, i have a hammers slammers chooseyourown adventure type book which required dice rolling and record keeping.
Ive done some searching around, and have mostly succeeded in confusing myself more than anything. Listen to dave read his welcome letter 175k wav file personal information bibliography faq news album this is david drake, sf and fantasy writer, not the other david drakes you may have heard of. Now you can read more about the background behind the men and women of the unit, the people that made it what it is and the equipment they fought with. Something about hammers slammers just doesnt click with me. 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. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer.
So far it is a heady mix of ideas and inspiration from lots of sources. Short essays in hammers slammers provide details of the political, social. I hope its done in s u p e r m a r i o n a t i o n. Even the hiss of the main laser turret would seem quiet to an ancient tank commander. Ive never seen it listed by marc miller as an influence. Hammerverse is a setting for a series of military science fiction short stories and novels by. Volume 1 hammers slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. Hammers slammers is a short story collection, not a novel, and my first book. Synopsis this three volume set presents for the first time the genredefining slammers series in a uniform hardcover set. More 6mm hammers slammers today this is the waldheim dragoons daedalus tank which appeared in 15mm earlier this year. This volume features all of the hammers slammer short fiction, as well as all of the interstitial material from the original slammers collection, as well as new.
Throughout this book, all quotes in these yellow boxes are taken directly from david drakes hammers slammers stories 3. The worlds that hammers slammers colonel alois hammers mercenary regiment fight over are torn apart by conflict. Of course, you do that, youve also got to do pournelles falkenbergs legion series. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are. Weapons hs is full of weird and wonderful weaponry, much of it though fills similar operational and tactical functions to those weapons. Hammers slammers hammers slammers, book 1 by david drake. Artillery, tanks, infantry, shells from the sky, etc. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. I came across this book again at a used book store and decided to but it and give it another try. The complete hammer s slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammers slammers.
It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. The series is also known as the hammerverse, slammerverse, slammers universe and hammer universe. A baen books original baen publishing enterprises p. The crucible is the third incarnation, with lots of rule enhancements, but there was an original hammers slammers technical manual and hammers slammers. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david.
Secondly, the separate pieces of information on each individual. Published by ace books in 1979, the series has been repackaged and modified over the last three decades. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammers slammers. Powergun by david drake from hammers slammers technovelgy. Volume 1 hammer s slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. Fubar hammers slammers introduction for hs players these are a few simple lists for small unit actions in the hammers slammers universe. Stonekettle stations top ten classic scifi novels that. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
It was written in english by david drake with paul alexander as the cover artist. Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction short stories and novellas. The first book in the hammers slammers series a collection of stories by david drake with a veterans eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, daviddrake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his hammer sslammers fiction. The hammers 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. A board game based on the classic novel by dave drake. The crucible by treadaway, john, lambshead, john isbn. All of them are gaming pieces and some shots are taken from actual games in progress.
Table of organization and equipment, hammers regiment. Hammer s slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. I just realized that if i put my cursor over your avatar the head moves. Based on the novels and short stories of david drake, hammers slammers is a brand new setting for the traveller roleplaying game. But even though the natives offworld weapons are no match for the slammers their ability to teleport. The idea of mercenary companies working for who ever appeals to me as much as a. Hammer s slammers a series of short stories describing the core characters of the slammers and the beginning and end of the tank regiment at any price another collection of short stories. Indeed it is, and worth the money for all three volumes. Good storytelling, war in a first person view from a tank or behind a gun. We get enough bad sci fi already without trying to tank something that could be good. Hammers slammers handbooks in 2010 pireme publishing launched the definitive guide to wargaming the characters and actions in david drakes hammers slammers books. The second novel of the series was titled my gun is quick and was published in the year 1950 by signet books. The map represents various battlefield and terrain the. 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.
In appreciation, enjoy this introduction to the second volume of the complete hammers slammers by tor books editor david hartwell. Table of organization and equipment, hammers regiment you are not logged in. Id sold a story as an undergraduate, another story after i started law school, and even one while i was in nam. Based on the crime fiction and mystery genres, the novel is once again set in new york and depicts private investigator mike hammer. Im hoping for but not promising the next installment of finieous fingers. Gaming in the slammers universe is now better than ever you can now use a book specifically designed for tabletop wargaming hammers slammers in three scales. Hammers slammers hammers slammers noble knight games.
Part of the same series that included books set in the starship troopers and bio of a space tyrant universes. The titular story describes the slammers fighting an unconventional war with aliens who can teleport. 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. At the start of the novel, he meets a prostitute at dinner. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game the system, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces, all straight from the slammers books, play cards, a painting guide by kevin. Recently i have discovered the hammers slammers novels by david drake not to mention the miniatures and games. In the hammer universe, a powergun is a weapon which projects high energy. Players will take the part of tank crews and specialists within the best known and most capable mercenary unit in the galaxy. It made it possible for me to become a fulltime writer, though i didnt realize it at the time. Hammers slammers audiobooks listen to the full series.
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 the series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer as with his other work, drake borrows plots from historical or mythological sources for. The first volume, hammers slammers, consists of eight short stories interspersed with essays on the background, technology and organisation of the stories it is from these that i have gleaned most of the information presented here. Good choices all, thordr, especially hammers slammers i loved those books. 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. The books often retell both historical and mythological stories, as well as pulp fiction stories.
More information about hammers slammers by david drake. Home product ranges hammers slammers welcome to the dedicated hammers slammers section of our website. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammers slammers have landed. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, the warrior and the. This collection, and other novels and stories in the same setting, are collectively called the hammer stories, and. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammer s slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction. Weapon systems employed by other mercenary and standing armies.
Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the hammers slammers universe. This book is set after colonel hammer has become president hammer. Are there any 28mm hammers slammers miniatures currently available. Book 1 of 3 in the hammers slammers combo volumes series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammer s slammers. Hammers slammers is a military scifi book series that is part of the hammerverse catalogue.
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