Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. The regiment is named after the leader, colonel alois hammer. Hammers slammers handbooks in 2010 pireme publishing launched the definitive guide to wargaming the characters and actions in david drakes hammers slammers books. Set in the future, the series is about a regiment of merc tanks that the series is named for. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer.
Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammers slammers. 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 dallimore. Their role is advisory rather than as strict rules. Recently i have discovered the hammers slammers novels by david drake not to mention the miniatures and games. 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 artwork, and an original slammers story, a death in peacetime. Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction stories and novels by american author david drake. The hovertank is amazingly silent for its fusion powered bulk. Voyage across the stars hammers slammers combo volumes book 4.
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. 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. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Weapons hs is full of weird and wonderful weaponry, much of it though fills similar operational and tactical functions to those weapons. So far it is a heady mix of ideas and inspiration from lots of sources. Players will take the part of tank crews and specialists within the best known and most capable mercenary unit in the galaxy. Voyage across the stars ebook by david drake 9781618248428. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. Each of the stories in the novel follows various members of the slammers, starting with the.
I hope it s done in s u p e r m a r i o n a t i o n. Two incandescent novels set in david drakes bestselling hammers slammers universe together in one volume for the firs. Each volume will also include a slammers story not collected in previous slammers books. Welcome to the dedicated hammer s slammers section of our website. 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. Use the links below to see many unpublished shots of vehicles and figures, most built and painted and all photographed by john treadaway.
He is a vietnam war veteran and worked as a lawyer before turning to writing fulltime. Hammers slammers i had forgotten how much i enjoyed david drakes hammers slammers until my wife picked up a copy for me in an antique shop. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Home product ranges hammers slammers welcome to the dedicated hammers slammers section of our website. 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. Hammer s slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. Urban desert camo rarely used due to the conditions involved in navigating a desert city. Fubar hammers slammers introduction for hs players these are a few simple lists for small unit actions in the hammers slammers universe. David drake, an american science fiction and fantasy writer, is one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre. Book 1 of 3 in the hammers slammers combo volumes series. The complete hammers slammers book by david drake official. Hammers slammers is a world of military sf created by the brilliance of david drake, who wrote many of the stories during the vietnam war though the stories themselves remain undated. Reading the short story under the hammer in a science fiction anthology in 1984 introduced me to writer david drake and to hammer s slammers, an armored regiment for hire to serve any faction in a planetary ground warif that faction can pay the contracted fees. The worlds that hammers slammers colonel alois hammers mercenary regiment fight over are torn apart by conflict.
Magnus chase and the gods of asgard, book 2 the hammer of thor. Hammers slammers audiobooks listen to the full series. His books include the genredefining and bestselling hammers slammers series, as well as the nationally bestselling rcn series and his classic novel redliners, which he calls possibly the best thing ive written. Volume 1 was released in january 2006, and features an introduction by gene wolfe. 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. Rattlecan painting fast and dirty with spray cans and the apex dragoons. Since then i have read many books by david drake and i am a big fan and really like most of his books. 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. Published by ace books in 1979, the series has been repackaged and modified over the last three decades. Annals of the dinochrome brigade1976 keith laumer republished in the compleat bolo with the second book in 1990 these short stories were published in various magazines between 1960 and 1969, and are collected in this volume. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game in the hammers slammers universe, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces, all straight from the slammer s books, play cards, a painting guide by kevin dallimore. 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. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game in the hammers slammers universe, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces, all straight from the slammer s books, play cards, a painting.
The idea of mercenary companies working for who ever appeals to me as much as a. Something about hammers slammers just doesnt click with me. And its all endorsed by slammers author david drake. The slammers are neither cartoon heroes nor propaganda villains. 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. More information about hammers slammers by david drake. 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. A board game based on the classic novel by dave drake. Complete hammers slammers books by david drake learn about the complete hammers slammers books. If you like hammers slammers books, youll love raj whitehall. He helped create the audience for mercenary military science fiction with his bestselling hammers slammers books. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
Fans of drakes edgy stories of a mercenary tank regiment in a future not all that different from our present will rejoice at the publication of the entire series in three volumes. The crucible will have update rules, more units, an alien race, etc. This is the third of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genre defining slammers series in uniform omnitrade paperback volumes, with new. The books often retell both historical and mythological stories, as well as pulp fiction stories. Even the hiss of the main laser turret would seem quiet to an ancient tank commander.
This fictional universe pits hightech machinery, such as the slammers hovertanks against men. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammers return is the gods worst enemy, loki. We found 9 records for mike hammer in cygnet, dublin and 15 other cities in ohio. 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. This fictional universe pits hightech machinery, such as the slammers hovertanks against men, machine and alien alike. Pictures of slammers universe vehicles and figures. Table of organization and equipment, hammers regiment. The series is also known as the hammerverse, slammerverse, slammers universe and hammer universe. Hammers slammers hammers slammers noble knight games.
I hope its done in s u p e r m a r i o n a t i o n. I actually bought the ebook directly from baen, and was hoping that it would contain all of his stories. This three volume set presents for the first time the genredefining slammers series in a uniform hardcover set. This is the first of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genredefining slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new. Alois hammers indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure.
Swamp camouflage used in the aphrodite delta during the primavera campaign. The forlorn hope is a novel in the hammers slammers series. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david. Read voyage across the stars by david drake available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Table of organization and equipment, hammers regiment you are not logged in.
The map represents various battlefield and terrain the. Volume 1 david drake view series 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. The hammers slammers rpg book has examples of various camo patterns on the tanks. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammers slammers have landed. Hammers slammers is a collection of 7 short stories about an interstellar mechanized mercenary unit. Slammers blowers including dazzle pattern combat car. This is the first of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genre defining slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new. Magnus chase and the gods of asgard, book 2 the hammer of.
The worlds that hammer s slammers colonel alois hammer s mercenary regiment fight over are torn apart by conflict. Mayfair games brought out a hammers slammers board game back in the 80s. 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. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the hammer s slammers universe. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game the system, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces. Hammers slammers is a military scifi book series that is part of the hammerverse catalogue. Hammers slammers is a short story collection, not a novel, and my first book. Hammer s slammers is a world of military sf created by the brilliance of david drake, who wrote many of the stories during the vietnam war though the stories themselves remain undated. After a hard victory in spite of the odds, these star mercenaries are being sold out to the enemy by those who hired them. Select this result to view mike hammers phone number, address, and more. Id sold a story as an undergraduate, another story after i started law school, and even one while i was in nam. David drake began the hammers slammers series in 1979 with the collection hammers slammers.
Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. We get enough bad sci fi already without trying to tank something that could be good. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, the warrior and the. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammer s slammers have landed. Were obliged to all those readers who took the time to throw over their nominations for the best scifi film never made, and were delighted to report that weve whittled the contenders down to a. 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. It was written in english by david drake with paul alexander as the cover artist. The hammer s slammers rpg book has examples of various camo patterns on the tanks. Two incandescent novels set in david drake s bestselling hammer s slammers universe together in one volume for the firs. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
The cruciblerulebook by john treadaway and john lambshead. This volume features all of the hammer s slammer short fiction, as well as all of the interstitial material from the original slammers collection, as well as new artwork, and an original slammers story, a death in peacetime. Link the bolo stories by keith laumer and others ogre. It made it possible for me to become a fulltime writer, though i didnt realize it at the time. Apr 11, 2015 15mm hammers slammers infantry my wild galaxy setting is a mix of what i like. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the hammers slammers universe. I came across this book again at a used book store and decided to but it and give it another try. A unique slammers story introduction by david drake character continue reading. 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. 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. I have the first two pireme slammer handbooksrules if you just read the slammer s stories, the handbooks makes it a more enjoyable read also imo slammers are the best mil scifi out there. Drake graduated phi beta kappa from the university of iowa, majoring in history with honors and latin. I read this book many years ago when it was new and i was not impressed. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammers slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction.
If, as has often been repeated, nero wolfe is the son of sherlock holmes and irene adler, then hammer is the bastard son of race and his nemisis, the flame aka the girl with the criminal mind as suggested. Artillery, tanks, infantry, shells from the sky, etc. The paperback of the the complete hammers slammers. The crucible by treadaway, john, lambshead, john isbn. Mike hammer s roots go directly to race williams, carroll john dalys seminal eyeforaneye shootfirst private detective. Complete hammers slammers books by david drake from simon. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Based on the novels and short stories of david drake, hammers slammers is a brand new setting for the traveller roleplaying game. New recruit rob jenne undergoes a baptism of fire on his first day. Gaming in the slammers universe is now better than ever you can now use a book. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammer s slammers. Riordan keeps upping his game by representing more and more diverse people in his books and i am. There you were, a man grown whod read all the cop about mercenaries, believed most of it. 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.
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