Tandrek Stables

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Tandrek Stables
Team Profile
Sport Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Capellan Confederation
Home Solaris VII
Colors yellow and red; a flaming sword against a yellow field


Description[edit]

The House Liao aligned Tandrek Stables is known for its influence in the Cathay sector of Solaris City, with good connections to the underworld.[1][2] The Stable is based in Cathay.[3]

History[edit]

The Stable was formed in 3007.[3]

The original owner of Tandrek (Roger Tandrek) developed a vendetta against another Liao affiliated stable known as Zelazni Stables and his stable master Victor Zelazni. The vendetta brought the Stable on the edge of ruin, because the clashes with Zelazni was fought with no quarter in their duels.[1][2]

After Roger mysterious dead on 3058 his daughters Robynn assumed control of the Stable and continued the vendetta against Zelazni blaming them for the death of his father.[1]

The feud grew to a new level during the 3062 Riots where those clashes nearly left both Stables bankrupt,[4] and the MechWarriors started to complain about poor repairs and supply shortages. A dozen MechWarriors per side died during the riots, and the evidence points that Robynn is not satisfied yet, so the vendetta will continue.[1]

In 3070, the second year of the Word of Blake occupation of Solaris during the Jihad, surviving elements of the Zelazni and Tandrek Stables supported a riot by starving Cathay citizens that poured into Silesia in search of foodstuffs and other necessities. The Silesians responded in kind with the Starlight Stables facing off against the Zelazni and Tandrek 'Mechs, resulting in a bloodbath with over five thousand killed, triggering a wave of riots that put those of 3062 and 3065 to shame.[5]

After the Jihad, in 3071 the Stables fought against the Black Novas Cooperative in the Solaris Highway when 'Mechs from both sides continued their long-running night battle between Cathay and Silesia.[6]

Though heavily damaged, the Tandrek Stables were one of the Solaris stables to survive the Blakist occupation, though just barely. A review of the financial position of Solaris corporations and stables in 3072 secured by Hachiman Taro Electronics indicated Tandrek had suffered losses of 67%, with the stable only able to engage in limited competition at that time.[5]

Tandrek Stables was still operating as of 3136.[7]

Stablemaster and Owner[edit]

  • Robynn Tandrek, the daughter of the Stable's original owner, took over after her father's death. She continued the vendetta against Zelazni Stables, feeling the Stable was responsible for her father's death.[1][2]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Senior Tech & Instructor[edit]

  • Edward Stoudemeir, works in both position as senior tech and instructor with high efficiency for the Stable. During his life he has been a MechWarrior, artillery man, pilot and tech.[1][2]

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051 30 MechWarriors were fighting for Overlord Stables.[8]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Lillian Chiang Dark Age [9]
Po Chui Clan Invasion Top Twenty MechWarrior [10]
Wu Deng Tang Clan Invasion [11]
Wynn Goddard Clan Invasion Solaris Games Grand Champion from 3057 to 3058 [8]
Flavio Liao Dark Age [7]
Jelayna Mani Dark Age [12]
Kelley Metz Clan Invasion,
Civil War
Solaris Games Grand Champion in 3067 [8]
Joseph Paulson Clan Invasion [13]

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Thad Cutter Clan Invasion [14]

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Tactics and Style[edit]


Facilities[edit]

Tandrek Stables holds several facilities throughout the continent.[8]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Veteran, Elite in 3067
  • Rating = A in 3054, B in 3067
  • BattleMech = 37 in 3051 and 20 in 3067

Notes[edit]

In 3067 the Stable was paying 1,600 C-bills month and 28% contract percentage fee.[1]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

The Stable as of 3067 has access to B Rated Equipment.

Tandrek MechWarriors receive a –1 to-hit modified for physical attacks and weapons made at less than five hexes range.

Their preference for short and fast battles is represented by suffering a –1 cumulative penalty bonus to Initiative rolls for every six full turns the scenario lasts, starting at zero.[15]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 30: "Stable Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 22: "Stable Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 21: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  4. Illusions of Victory, "Chapter 14"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 26–27: "Jihad: The Early Years - Operation: "Showtime" - Recession and Anarchy - Solaris VII Corporate Profiles (1Q, 3072)"
  6. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 55: "Game Over"
  7. 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 42
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 21: "Tandrek Stables"
  9. Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136), pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII Grand Tournament Recap"
  10. Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade, p. 152: "SA-RN7 Ronin"
  11. Assumption of Risk, p. 25
  12. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 282: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 1)"
  13. Solaris VII: The Game World – Player's Book, p. 35: "Points of Interest"
  14. Mech Magazine – Issue 5
  15. MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 44: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - Tandrek Stables special abilities

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