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Formed by Colonel [[Lloyd McGavin]], after he was forced to retire from the [[DCMS]]. He went to private concerns and raised money to form two regiments. He filled the unit with retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself and failed MechWarrior graduates. | Formed by Colonel [[Lloyd McGavin]], after he was forced to retire from the [[DCMS]]. He went to private concerns and raised money to form two regiments. He filled the unit with retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself and failed MechWarrior graduates. | ||
| − | The unit became known for its raid tactics, | + | The unit became known for its raid tactics, utilizing Light [[BattleMech]]s. However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. This upset a number of officers and the Coordinator, whom split the regiment's two brigades from each other. Also, the Coordinator made so limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it</ref> |
At the [[3028|outbreak]] of the [[Fourth Succession War]] ''McGavin's Regiment'' where assigned to the border world of [[Basiliano]]. The planet was invaded by the [[24th Arcturan Guards|24th]] & [[25th Arcturan Guards]] with assistance of [[Blackhearts|Blackhearts mercenary unit]]. After fighting a losing battle for more than three weeks agains invading [[Lyran]] forces the ''Night Stalkers where forced to evacuate the planet at a cost of an entire Company of Heavy 'Mechs<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p 47</ref>. | At the [[3028|outbreak]] of the [[Fourth Succession War]] ''McGavin's Regiment'' where assigned to the border world of [[Basiliano]]. The planet was invaded by the [[24th Arcturan Guards|24th]] & [[25th Arcturan Guards]] with assistance of [[Blackhearts|Blackhearts mercenary unit]]. After fighting a losing battle for more than three weeks agains invading [[Lyran]] forces the ''Night Stalkers where forced to evacuate the planet at a cost of an entire Company of Heavy 'Mechs<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p 47</ref>. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 1 May 2017
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History
Formed by Colonel Lloyd McGavin, after he was forced to retire from the DCMS. He went to private concerns and raised money to form two regiments. He filled the unit with retired MechWarriors like himself and failed MechWarrior graduates.
The unit became known for its raid tactics, utilizing Light BattleMechs. However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. This upset a number of officers and the Coordinator, whom split the regiment's two brigades from each other. Also, the Coordinator made so limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.[1]
At the outbreak of the Fourth Succession War McGavin's Regiment where assigned to the border world of Basiliano. The planet was invaded by the 24th & 25th Arcturan Guards with assistance of Blackhearts mercenary unit. After fighting a losing battle for more than three weeks agains invading Lyran forces the Night Stalkers where forced to evacuate the planet at a cost of an entire Company of Heavy 'Mechs[2].
Ronin Wars
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 3rd Nightstalkers | |||
| Colonel | Lloyd McGavin | 3020 - 3025[3] | |
| Tai-sa | Marika Portis | 3034[4] | |
Tactics
Specialized using Light 'Mechs hit-and-run raiding.[5]
Composition History
3025
McGavin's Regiment (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Lloyd McGavin
3040
McGavin's Regiment (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[6]
References
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p 47
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine),p. 136
- ↑ Broken Brotherhood, p. 2
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), "Night Stalker" unit profile - Specialization notes
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 139