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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{InfoBoxMercUnit − | image = [[Image:AceDarwinsWhipits.gif]] + |image=[[Image:AceDarwinsWhipits.gif]] − | Designation = Ace Darwin's WhipIts + |unitname=Ace Darwin's WhipIts − | Formed = + |year=3059 - 3067 − | Disbanded = [[3067]] + |commander=Ace Darwin − | Previous Designation = + |jumpships=No − | Nickname = + |dropships=No − | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] + |aero=Rarely − | Parent Command = Independent + |armor=Rarely − | Sub-Command = + |infantry=No + |subunitname1=Ace Darwin + |subunitloc1=[[Outreach]] + |subunitexp1=Veteran }} }} − ==Unit Description== − '''Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' are best described as an unorthodox [[mercenary unit]] or perhaps as a loose mercenary cartel. [[Ace Darwin]] was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who re-formed his command every time he accepted a mercenary contract, assembling the people he could gather on [[Outreach]] and en route for individual contracts. The loosely organized unit varied greatly in size during its existence. − Rather than repaint their entire [['Mech]], unit members painted a pink paw on their 'Mech's heel. Darwin himself piloted a ''[[Panther]]'' he painted pink and named ''Pink Panther'', which the unit insignia references. Although Darwin had no formal command training and relied on his charisma, the WhipIts' overall performance was good. + '''Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' is best described as a non-traditional [[mercenary unit]], or perhaps as a loose mercenary cartel. [[Ace Darwin]] was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who re-formed his command every time he accepted a mercenary contract, assembling the people he could gather on [[Outreach]] and en route for individual contracts. The loosely organized unit has varied in size from six 'Mechs to two companies plus [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. + + Rather than repaint their [['Mech]]s, "unit members" paint a pink paw on their 'Mech's heel. Darwin himself pilots a ''[[Panther]]'' he painted pink and named ''Pink Panther'', which the unit insignia is a reference to. Although Darwin had no formal command training and relied on his charisma, the WhipIts' overall performance was good. ==Unit History== ==Unit History== − Ace and his unit didn't participate in the [[War of 3039]] but found other employment. In October 3044, a group of archeologists with [[Interstellar Expeditions]] contracted the WhipIts to provide security while they performed a dig on an abandoned Star League-era city on the planet [[Anywhere]], in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. The WhipIts by then were reduced to Ace himself and two other 'Mechs.<ref>''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' in ''Shrapnel'' #8, pp. 136–139</ref>+ The WhipIts were among the defenders when [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] conquered [[Kaifeng]] in [[3058]]. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be 2 lances of [[BattleMech]]s. The WhipIts fought alongside the [[Sarna Supremacy]] militia (the [[Kaifeng SMM]] regiment) and other mercenary units that included [[Jacob's Juggernauts]] and [[Carlton's Brigade]]. After a final battle on 27 July 3058 the mercenaries admitted defeat and requested standard terms of withdrawal. It was noted that the mercenaries had fared better than the Kaifeng SMM, which was obliterated almost to the last 'Mech. − Soon after, the local government attacked the archeological site, intending to seize all [[Lostech]]. A battle between the local police and militia 'Mechs and Ace Darwin's people followed. The WhipIts defeated them and protected the IE team while they evacuated.<ref>''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' in ''Shrapnel'' #8, p. 147</ref>+ The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became famous and the momentary darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new darlings, he was left broke and on his own. His true friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around [[3065]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 20</ref> − The WhipIts were among the defenders when [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] conquered [[Kaifeng]] in [[3058]]. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be two [[lance]]s of [[BattleMech]]s. The WhipIts fought alongside the [[Sarna Supremacy]] Militia (the [[Kaifeng SMM]] regiment) and other mercenary units that included [[Jacob's Juggernauts]] and [[Carlton's Brigade]]. After a final battle on July 27th, the mercenaries admitted defeat and requested standard terms of withdrawal. It was noted that the mercenaries had fared better than the Kaifeng SMM, which was destroyed almost to the last 'Mech.+ Ace Darwin was reportedly killed during the fighting on [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. He had assembled a unit, but was ambushed by elements of the [[Waco Rangers]] and his infamous pink ''Panther'' was destroyed by a ''[[Warhammer]]'' in Waco Rangers colors<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 11</ref>. With his reported death, his mercenary unit is no more. − − The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became a famous, yet momentary, media sensation. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new personalities, he was left broke and on his own. His real friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around [[3065]].<ref name=MS2p20>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 20</ref> − − In that same year, [[Elizabeth O'Bannon]], Solaris VII [[Class Six Champions|Class Six Champion from 3051 to 3053]], joined [[Ace Darwin]] and his [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts|WhipIts]] on their mission to [[Scauld|Austerlitz]] in [[3065]]. Using her customized ''[[Marauder II]]'', she pinned down troops from the [[Marian Hegemony]] long enough for Ace and the lighter 'Mechs of the WhipIts to outflank the enemy.<ref name=MS2p20 /> − − Ace Darwin was reportedly killed during the fighting on [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. He had assembled a unit with the unprecedented size of two companies; his unit was ambushed by elements of the [[Waco Rangers]] and his infamous pink ''Panther'' was destroyed by a ''[[Warhammer]]'' in Waco Rangers colors.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 11</ref> With his reported death, his mercenary unit ceased to exist. − − ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' − |- − | ||[[Ace Darwin]]||[[3059]]–[[3067]] − |- − |} − − ==Tactics== − Unknown. − − ==Composition History== − The loosely organized unit varied in size from three 'Mechs to two [[Company|companies]] plus [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. − − ==Color Scheme and Insignia== − Ace Darwin's WhipIts had no unifying paint scheme; only Ace Darwin's Panther was painted pink. Most units add the unit insignia on the left heel of their 'Mechs. The WhipIts logo depicted a pink paw print, an obvious reference to their commander's ''Pink Panther'' BattleMech.<ref name=MS2p20 /> ==References== ==References== Line 54:
Line 29: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Binding Force]]'' (novel) + *''[[Binding Force]]'' − * ''[[Double-Blind]]'' (novel) + *''[[Double-Blind]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' − * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' + *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' − * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' + *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' − * [[Shrapnel #8|''Shrapnel'', issue #8]] − − __FORCETOC__ − [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Ace Darwin's WhipIts]] + [[Category:Mercenary Commands]]
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| + | |subunitname1=Ace Darwin | ||
| + | |subunitloc1=[[Outreach]] | ||
| + | |subunitexp1=Veteran | ||
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| − | Rather than repaint their | + | '''Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' is best described as a non-traditional [[mercenary unit]], or perhaps as a loose mercenary cartel. [[Ace Darwin]] was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who re-formed his command every time he accepted a mercenary contract, assembling the people he could gather on [[Outreach]] and en route for individual contracts. The loosely organized unit has varied in size from six 'Mechs to two companies plus [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. |
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| + | Rather than repaint their [['Mech]]s, "unit members" paint a pink paw on their 'Mech's heel. Darwin himself pilots a ''[[Panther]]'' he painted pink and named ''Pink Panther'', which the unit insignia is a reference to. Although Darwin had no formal command training and relied on his charisma, the WhipIts' overall performance was good. | ||
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
| − | + | The WhipIts were among the defenders when [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] conquered [[Kaifeng]] in [[3058]]. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be 2 lances of [[BattleMech]]s. The WhipIts fought alongside the [[Sarna Supremacy]] militia (the [[Kaifeng SMM]] regiment) and other mercenary units that included [[Jacob's Juggernauts]] and [[Carlton's Brigade]]. After a final battle on 27 July 3058 the mercenaries admitted defeat and requested standard terms of withdrawal. It was noted that the mercenaries had fared better than the Kaifeng SMM, which was obliterated almost to the last 'Mech. | |
| − | + | The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became famous and the momentary darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new darlings, he was left broke and on his own. His true friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around [[3065]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 20</ref> | |
| − | + | Ace Darwin was reportedly killed during the fighting on [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. He had assembled a unit, but was ambushed by elements of the [[Waco Rangers]] and his infamous pink ''Panther'' was destroyed by a ''[[Warhammer]]'' in Waco Rangers colors<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 11</ref>. With his reported death, his mercenary unit is no more. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Binding Force]]'' | + | *''[[Binding Force]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Double-Blind]]'' | + | *''[[Double-Blind]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
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| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] |