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The '''13th Stalking Horse''' were formed in [[3064]] from former [[Ceti Hussars]] members and later joined by soldiers from every other [[Great House|House]]. One of the founders had good connections to the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] and [[Jaime Wolf]]. The support was essential for the build up. As a sign of gratitude for the help, they joined the [[AMC]] together with the [[Wild Geese]]. The command battle against the [[Word of Blake]] and forces loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. | The '''13th Stalking Horse''' were formed in [[3064]] from former [[Ceti Hussars]] members and later joined by soldiers from every other [[Great House|House]]. One of the founders had good connections to the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] and [[Jaime Wolf]]. The support was essential for the build up. As a sign of gratitude for the help, they joined the [[AMC]] together with the [[Wild Geese]]. The command battle against the [[Word of Blake]] and forces loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. | ||
| − | In [[3069]] contract with the [[AFFC]] expired and they left the [[FedSun]] for [[Galatea]] to open new recruiting offices about to expand the AMC after the | + | In [[3069]] contract with the [[AFFC]] expired and they left the [[FedSun]] for [[Galatea]] to open new recruiting offices about to expand the AMC after the loss of the Wolf's Dragoons. It was on the 8th of December 3069 that the 13th struck at the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Talitha]].<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
| + | The 13th took the fight to the [[WoB]] in [[3071]]. On [[Spica]] they, together with the Wild Geese, faced furious defenders and retreated after heavy losses. | ||
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==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
Colonel Jeffrey Morgan lead the unit, uses unorthodox tactics and is a close friend to the commander of the Wild Geese. | Colonel Jeffrey Morgan lead the unit, uses unorthodox tactics and is a close friend to the commander of the Wild Geese. | ||
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* Charlie Troop (Bottled Lightning): Captain Sean "Stomper" Suthern | * Charlie Troop (Bottled Lightning): Captain Sean "Stomper" Suthern | ||
- Heaviest elements supported through battle-suits | - Heaviest elements supported through battle-suits | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Stalking Horse, 13th]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Stalking Horse, 13th]] | ||
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Contents
History
The 13th Stalking Horse were formed in 3064 from former Ceti Hussars members and later joined by soldiers from every other House. One of the founders had good connections to the Wolf's Dragoons and Jaime Wolf. The support was essential for the build up. As a sign of gratitude for the help, they joined the AMC together with the Wild Geese. The command battle against the Word of Blake and forces loyal to Katherine Steiner-Davion.
In 3069 contract with the AFFC expired and they left the FedSun for Galatea to open new recruiting offices about to expand the AMC after the loss of the Wolf's Dragoons. It was on the 8th of December 3069 that the 13th struck at the Free Worlds League world of Talitha.[1] The 13th took the fight to the WoB in 3071. On Spica they, together with the Wild Geese, faced furious defenders and retreated after heavy losses.
Officer
Colonel Jeffrey Morgan lead the unit, uses unorthodox tactics and is a close friend to the commander of the Wild Geese.
Tactics
The unit can count on a number of established maneuvers like ambushes, traps, cavalry maneuvers and so on.
Support
The single Invader-class Jumpship transport the single Triumph-class and the two Union-class DropShips. Technical Support: 80%
Mercenary Rating
Dragoon Rating: B
Composition
3067
13th Stalking Horse(1 Reinforced Squadron/Veteran/Fanatical)
- CO/HHQ Command Troop: Colonel Jeffrey "Fred" Morgan
- Is the command unit
- XO/Alpha Troop (Temperamental Templars): Major Coleen "Amazon" Leve
- Contains 2 augmented lances + 1 lance with hover and VTOLs
- Bravo Troop (Dirty Dozen Ronin): Captain Janan "Ra" Keb
- Fields lighter units specialized in recon and fast assaults
- Charlie Troop (Bottled Lightning): Captain Sean "Stomper" Suthern
- Heaviest elements supported through battle-suits
Notes
- They fought with the Wild Geese against the 5th Division on Sheratan. Garrisoned later on Alta Vista.
- Have a mix of augmented lances + Ceti Hussars TO&E.
References
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 48, "The Jihad In Review"
- Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 60 - "Unit Profile"
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 14