White Hand Stables

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White Hand Stables
Team Profile
Sport Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Federated Suns
Home Solaris VII
Colors black and silver


Description[edit]

White Hand Stables was a House Davion-affiliated 'Mech fighting Stable based on Solaris VII with a history of fair treatment for its 'MechWarriors. The Stable is based in Black Hills.[1]

History[edit]

The Stable was formed in 2907.[1]

The Stable was able to navigate the complex 3050s and early 3060s though nevertheless they suffered losses in the 3062 Solaris Riots.[2]

The Stable merged with Banshees Stables on 3071, announced by Jason Bloch[3] with Tanya O'Bannon in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called Banshee-Gemini Stables.[4]

Operations[edit]

To keep the Stable's MechWarriors fit and their skills honed, White Hand runs an annual six-week training camp at their Wolf Creek training grounds.

Leadership[edit]

  • Fiona Louden leads the Stable with skill and fair treatment of her personal.[2]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Master Technician[edit]

Stable Instructor[edit]

The Stable is known for his ruthless tasksmasters.

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051 46 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.[5]

In 3067 40 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.[2]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Rich Blane Civil War [6]
Rhian Caselton Succession Wars Solaris VII Grand Champion from 2928 to 2931 [7]
Manfred Holm Clan Invasion Ranked 7th in Solaris Top Twenty [5]
Alley MacLanahan Civil War
Jihad
[8]
Stephen Neils Clan Invasion
Civil War
Ranked 16th in the Top 20 Unlimited Class List [9]
Elizabeth O'Bannon Succession Wars
Clan Invasion
Solaris VII Grand Champion from 3051 to 3053 [10]
Tanya O'Bannon Succession Wars
Clan Invasion
Solaris VII Grand Champion from 3051 to 3053 [10]
Talia Stetsmann Civil War [11]
Byron Ulmer Dark Age [12]

Tactics and Style[edit]

The Stables favors long-range firepower over close-in slugfests. They are known to be crack shots, though they are discouraged from taking aim at an opponent's cockpit.[2]

Facility[edit]

The Stables own the Wolf Creek and smaller facilities throughout the city . This main facility is located 200 km outside of Solaris City in pleasant woodland area.[5]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Veteran, and Elite in 3067
  • Rating = AA in 3054 and A in 3067
  • BattleMech = 38 in 3053 and 33 in 3067

Notes[edit]

In 3053 the Stable has a 20% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. These contracts are noted for being long term & unbreakable. MechWarriors are treated in luxury, but should they not live up to the stables' standard, they would be shuffled away back to lower ranking arenas where grunt work is done.[5]

In 3067 the Stable has a 30% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month.

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

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

White Hand MechWarriors gain a -1 to-hit modifier for attacks made at long range, but suffer a +1 to-hit penalty when firing and short range and also in physical attacks

When resolving hit locations, reroll any head shots once, taking the second result (even if another head hit).[13]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 21 "Stable-Specific Rules"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 31: "Stables of Solaris VII - White Hand Stables"
  3. Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p.55 "Game Over"
  4. Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book p. 16: "White Hand Stables"
  6. Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade, p.138 "SVR-5X Silver Fox"
  7. Solaris VII Box Set – Player's Book, p. 16: "The Legends"
  8. Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/11/3071: "Spotlight: Alley MacLanahan"
  9. MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"
  10. 10.0 10.1 MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 65.
  11. Operation: Stiletto (scenario pack), p. 9 "BOUTS HEAT; ATTENDANCE UP"
  12. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 288: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"
  13. MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 44: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - White Hand Stables special abilities

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