Silver Dragons Stables

Logo of Silver Dragons Stables
Silver Dragons Stables
Team Profile
Sport 'Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Draconis Combine
Home Solaris VII
Colors silver and green; rampant silver dragon against a green field


Description[edit]

From their formation, the Silver Dragons ranked among the top Kuritan stables.[1] The Stable was based in Kobe.[2]

History[edit]

The stable was formed in 3024.[2]

By far the most well-known and respected pro-Kurita stable on Solaris – even more than DeLon Stables which got the Coordinator's favor in the time of Theodore Gross – the stable was founded by Anna Nevil. The stable, led by her nephew in 3067, was known for its ironclad contracts, complete loyalty to House Kurita and scrupulously fair treatment of the stable's MechWarriors.[3]

During the Jihad, several Silver Dragon MechWarriors joined the Solaris Home Defense League.[4]

In the aftermath of the failed Clan Nova Cat rebellion, the Silver Dragon Stables vowed to eradicate any gladiators using Nova Cat equipment. Beginning with Avanishi Khalsa and her Cave Lion, they systematically worked their way through the games with deadly determination. Four more MechWarriors fell to the Dragons' vendetta until only Burkhard Schlömer remained. Bribery of the gaming commissioners resulted in Schlömer facing four Silver Dragon 'Mechs in the tunnels of Ishiyama. Schlömer won the match after a full day of fighting, but his 'Mech was ruined. The Silver Dragons had succeeded, though maybe not as fully as they might have liked.[5]

Operations[edit]

The MechWarriors had great loyalty to the stable's ownership because of its fair treatment and good payment.[6]

Stablemasters and Owners[edit]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Instructors[edit]

Technicians[edit]

  • Annis McKaffry was for some time a technician in the stable.[8] It is unknown who took his place after he left the stable.

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051, 35 MechWarriors were fighting for Silver Dragons Stables.[6]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Kathleen Eckert Clan Invasion [9]
Brendon Frazer Clan Invasion [10]
Erik Gray Civil War,
Jihad
Founder of the SHDL [11]
Gavin "Hacker" Hastings Civil War,
Jihad
[12]
Walid Jojou Clan Invasion [9]
Raul Kalso Dark Age [13]
The Kino brothers [14]
Roman Kota Civil War [15]
David Sanada Clan Invasion,
Dark Age
[16]
Hohiro Sumasin Clan Invasion,
Civil War
Ranked 13th in the Top 20 Unlimited Class List [17]
Sharon Wu Civil War [18]

Other[edit]

Spokesman[edit]

  • Philipe Anders also doubled as spokesman of the stables during Anna's leadership.[3]

Tactics and Style[edit]

Stable MechWarriors were known for being cautious. They would try to close with their enemies and held fire until the last moments.[3]

Facility[edit]

Silver Dragon Hill was the training ground of the stables, containing advanced simulators and located near Xolara. Live-fire exercises were rare as the stable valued its equipment.[6] Inside Xolara itself the Silver Dragons had a 'Mech bay for repairs and modifications. Both bases were heavily secured.[6]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Elite in 3067
  • Rating = AA in 3054 and A in 3067
  • BattleMech = 31 in 3051 and 3054, 29 in 3067

Notes[edit]

In 3051, the standard contract was for 750 C-bills and 15% of earnings.[6]

Game Notes[edit]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

The Stable as of 3067 had access to A-rated equipment.

Silver Dragons MechWarriors are adept at using coverage. This ability adds a +1 to-hit penalty for any attack against a Silver Dragons MechWarrior in partial cover, woods or smoke hexes.

The Silver Dragons receive a −1 to-hit bonus for all weapon attack made at short range.[19]

References[edit]

  1. A Guy Walks Into a Bar on Solaris VII...
  2. 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 20: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 28: "Stables of Solaris VII - Silver Dragons Stables"
  4. Blood Price
  5. Technical Readout: 3150, p. 170: "Cave Lion"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 18: "Silver Dragons Stables"
  7. Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, pp. 37–38: "Points of Interest"
  8. Solaris: The Reaches, p. 13: "Vampires Stable"
  9. 9.0 9.1 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 23: "The Top 20"
  10. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 Copperhead"
  11. A Face Full of Blades
  12. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 81: "BRZ-A3 Berserker"
  13. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 288: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"
  14. Solaris: The Reaches, p. 14: "Wraiths Stable"
  15. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 162: "HCA-3T Hachiwara"
  16. Wyren Claws Stables, p. 4: "David Sanada"
  17. MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"
  18. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 130: "CPR-HD-003 Copperhead"
  19. MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 44: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - Silver Dragons Stables special abilities

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