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| + | The insignia for Ambermarle's Highlanders is a green falcon in flight tethered by a chain. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Highlanders were originally formed as a mercenary unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]] in the hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the [[Third Succession War]]. | The Highlanders were originally formed as a mercenary unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]] in the hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the [[Third Succession War]]. | ||
| − | This unit was employed throughout much of the | + | This unit was employed throughout much of the 30th century in diversionary actions along the [[Marik]] border. Beginning in [[3002]] the Highlanders were reassigned to reaction-force duties in the Capellan interior and participated in the defense of [[Highspire]] in [[3012]] and fought against the [[Davion]] raid on [[St. Ives]] in [[3014]].<ref name="HL:TCCp96">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 96 </ref> |
| − | ===4th Succession War=== | + | ====4th Succession War==== |
In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit did not see any fighting. | In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit did not see any fighting. | ||
| − | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | + | ====Andurien/Canopus Invasion==== |
| − | + | Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]] throughout the joint [[Andurien]]/[[Magistry of Canopus|Canopian]] invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] and didn't see active combat service.<ref name="H:BWp88">''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 88</ref> | |
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| + | ====Clan Invasion==== | ||
| + | In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]], but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]].<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref> | ||
| − | === | + | ====Operation Guerrero==== |
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| − | ===Operation | + | ====Operation Bulldog==== |
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| − | === | + | ====Xin Sheng Campaign==== |
| − | { | + | In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [{Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders; while Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]" the Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]] as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]] saw the Highlanders' redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated, and the Highlanders' immediately began agitating for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98, "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | + | In April of [[3066]] Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] Regiment, successfully attacked the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] on [[Zion]]. The Highlanders lost a [[company]] of [[BattleMech|'Mech]]s and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new [[Free Worlds League|FWL]] [[OmniFighter|OmniFighters]]. | |
| − | In April of [[3066]] Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] Regiment, successfully attacked the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] on [[Zion]]. The Highlanders lost a [[company]] of [['Mech]]s and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new [[FWL]] [[OmniFighter]] | ||
| − | ===Jihad=== | + | ====Jihad==== |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3063]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]].<ref name=FMCC98 | + | As of [[3063]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]].<ref name=FMCC98/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular) | + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular)<ref name="HL:TCCp96"/> |
*CO: [[Colonel]] Wendy Ambermarle | *CO: [[Colonel]] Wendy Ambermarle | ||
*XO: [[Major]] Anthony Duncan | *XO: [[Major]] Anthony Duncan | ||
At this point in time, the Highlanders' primary [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] were the [[Ostroc]] and the [[Locust]]; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation. | At this point in time, the Highlanders' primary [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] were the [[Ostroc]] and the [[Locust]]; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation. | ||
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| + | ===3028=== | ||
| + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="H:BWp88"/> | ||
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| + | ===3050=== | ||
| + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="20YUp63"/> | ||
| + | *CO: [[Colonel]] Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle | ||
===3063=== | ===3063=== | ||
| − | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (2 | + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (2 [[Battalion|Battaltions]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMCC98/> |
| − | * XO/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Vincent Pedroza | + | * CO: ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]] |
| − | * 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Pawel Schmielewski | + | * XO/1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Vincent Pedroza |
| + | * 2nd Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Pawel Schmielewski | ||
| − | '''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMCC98/> | + | '''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMCC98/> |
| − | * Infantry Commander: [[Sao-shao]] William McCourtney | + | * Infantry Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' William McCourtney |
- Skilled in guerrilla tactics | - Skilled in guerrilla tactics | ||
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| + | The low loyalty rating of the Highlanders in [[3063]] reflected the Highlanders' willingness - or unwillingness, as the case may have been - to stick their collective necks out for the good of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[20 Year Update]] | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:01, 13 July 2011
Contents
Insignia
The insignia for Ambermarle's Highlanders is a green falcon in flight tethered by a chain.
History
The Highlanders were originally formed as a mercenary unit by wealthy nobles on Aldebaran and Zurich in the hopes of making money from the Capellan Confederation's need for troops during the Third Succession War.
This unit was employed throughout much of the 30th century in diversionary actions along the Marik border. Beginning in 3002 the Highlanders were reassigned to reaction-force duties in the Capellan interior and participated in the defense of Highspire in 3012 and fought against the Davion raid on St. Ives in 3014.[1]
4th Succession War
In the 4th Succession War the unit did not see any fighting.
Andurien/Canopus Invasion
Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on Xieng Khouang throughout the joint Andurien/Canopian invasion of the Confederation and didn't see active combat service.[2]
Clan Invasion
In 3050 Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on Xieng Khouang, but their loyalty to the Confederation was perceived as being at a low ebb by the Maskirovka.[3]
Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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Xin Sheng Campaign
In 3061 Chancellor [{Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the Capellan Brigade, incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders; while Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of Capellan sponsorship was because "someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the Capellan Brigade" the Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each BattleMech as a reminder of their mercenary origins.[4] Joining the Capellan Brigade saw the Highlanders' redeployed to Aldebaran, one of the worlds from which the battalion had originated, and the Highlanders' immediately began agitating for the recapture of Zurich, the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.[5]
In April of 3066 Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regiment, successfully attacked the 3rd Free Worlds Guards on Zion. The Highlanders lost a company of 'Mechs and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new FWL OmniFighters.
Jihad
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Officers
As of 3063 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle.[5]
Tactics
The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase", wherein two lances of light or fast medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack en masse. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap or to lighten the defense of a target site.[5]
Composition History
3025
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular)[1]
At this point in time, the Highlanders' primary BattleMechs were the Ostroc and the Locust; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation.
3028
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[2]
3050
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle
3063
Ambermarle's Highlanders (2 Battaltions/Regular/Questionable)[5]
- CO: Sang-shao Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle
- XO/1st Battalion: Zhong-shao Vincent Pedroza
- 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Pawel Schmielewski
Ambermarle's Revolutionaries (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[5]
- Infantry Commander: Sao-shao William McCourtney
- Skilled in guerrilla tactics
The low loyalty rating of the Highlanders in 3063 reflected the Highlanders' willingness - or unwillingness, as the case may have been - to stick their collective necks out for the good of the Confederation.
Notes
- Sang-shao Ambermarle has an ongoing feud with the Sang-shao Adrienne Marshigama of Marshigama's Legionnaires.