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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>''Shrapnel #8, ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' p. 136-139</ref> | 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>''Shrapnel #8, ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' p. 136-139</ref> | ||
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 Whiplts defeated them and protected the IE team while they evacuated.<ref>''Shrapnel #8, ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' p. 147</ref> | 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 Whiplts defeated them and protected the IE team while they evacuated.<ref>''Shrapnel #8, ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge'' p. 147</ref> | ||
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| + | 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 obliterated almost to the last 'Mech. | ||
The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became a famous, yet momentary, darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new personalities, 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 name=MS2p20>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 20</ref> | The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became a famous, yet momentary, darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new personalities, 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 name=MS2p20>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 20</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 11 October 2022
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| Ace Darwin's WhipIts | |
| Disbanded | 3067 |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
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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 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 armor and aerospace fighters.
Rather than repaint their entire 'Mechs, "unit members" paint 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.
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.[1]
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 Whiplts defeated them and protected the IE team while they evacuated.[2]
The WhipIts were among the defenders when Warrior House Hiritsu conquered Kaifeng in 3058. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be two lances of BattleMechs. 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 obliterated almost to the last 'Mech.
The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became a famous, yet momentary, darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new personalities, he was left broke and on his own. His true friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around 3065.[3]
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.[4] With his reported death, his mercenary unit ceased to exist.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of Ace Darwin's WhipIts | |||
| Ace Darwin | 3059 - 3067 | ||
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
The loosely organized unit has varied in size from six 'Mechs to two companies plus armor and aerospace fighters.
Color Scheme and Insignia
Ace Darwin's Whipits has no unifying paint scheme, only Ace Darwin's Panther is painted pink. Most units add the unit insignia, on the left heel of their mechs. The Whipit's logo depicts a pink pawprint, an obvious reference to their commander's "Pink Panther" BattleMech.[3]