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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Succession Wars=== | ===Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | During | + | During an unknown period of at least ten years, the Arms of Thor served the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=MPS-p7>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pa. 7, Interview with Temper MacCaulay</ref> |
In [[3034]] the [[Circinus Federation]] attempted to invade the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two assault 'Mech [[Battalion]]s to rout the Federation troops.<ref name=P2nd-2>''The Periphery (2nd Edition)'', pa. 73, Illyrian Palatine</ref> | In [[3034]] the [[Circinus Federation]] attempted to invade the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two assault 'Mech [[Battalion]]s to rout the Federation troops.<ref name=P2nd-2>''The Periphery (2nd Edition)'', pa. 73, Illyrian Palatine</ref> | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | 3063 would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 [[Julius O'Reilly]] invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.<ref name=FMUp-p10_11>''Field Manual: Updates'', pa. 10-11, Chronology</ref> Hegemony troops consisting of two full legions ([[II Legio]] and [[IV Legio]]) and also including [[III Legio]]'s First and Third Cohorts initiated the conquest of the Palatinate. The invasion did not start well, and the Arms of Thor spirited defense of the Palatinate stopped cold the Marian advances. But after confirming the treason of [[Cavanaugh's Cavalry]] to the Palatinate and their change of sides, the Hegemony assaulted in force [[Trasjkis]] and [[Illyria]] head-on using infantry and other auxilia units to rout the Arms of Thor from their bases before they could bring most of their BattleMech strength to bear. Nevertheless the Arms of Thor tried to break through Julius lines and seize his headquarters. Cavanaugh's Cavalry entered the Illyrian capital under false colors and after two hours of fighting, forced the official surrender of the Palatinate. This was the end of the Palatinate, which had been preceded less than two hours ago by the last push from the Arms of Thor aimed at decapitating the Marian assault force. | + | 3063 would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 [[Julius O'Reilly]] invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.<ref name=FMUp-p10_11>''Field Manual: Updates'', pa. 10-11, Chronology</ref> Hegemony troops consisting of two full legions ([[II Legio]] and [[IV Legio]]) and also including [[III Legio]]'s First and Third Cohorts initiated the conquest of the Palatinate. The invasion did not start well, and the Arms of Thor spirited defense of the Palatinate stopped cold the Marian advances. But after confirming the treason of [[Cavanaugh's Cavalry]] to the Palatinate and their change of sides, the Hegemony assaulted in force [[Trasjkis]] and [[Illyria]] head-on using infantry and other auxilia units to rout the Arms of Thor from their bases before they could bring most of their BattleMech strength to bear. Nevertheless the Arms of Thor tried to break through Julius' lines and seize his headquarters. Cavanaugh's Cavalry entered the Illyrian capital under false colors and after two hours of fighting, forced the official surrender of the Palatinate. This was the end of the Palatinate, which had been preceded less than two hours ago by the last push from the Arms of Thor aimed at decapitating the Marian assault force. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | Captain [[Eric Larsson]] piloted a [[Nightsky]] during the death of the unit on [[3063]]. | + | Captain [[Eric Larsson]] piloted a ''[[Nightsky]]'' during the death of the unit on [[3063]]. |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | No specific | + | No specific tactics were ever described. |
Revision as of 06:08, 25 July 2018
Contents
History
Succession Wars
During an unknown period of at least ten years, the Arms of Thor served the Taurian Concordat.[1]
In 3034 the Circinus Federation attempted to invade the Illyrian Palatinate but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two assault 'Mech Battalions to rout the Federation troops.[2]
Clan Invasion
3063 would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 Julius O'Reilly invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.[3] Hegemony troops consisting of two full legions (II Legio and IV Legio) and also including III Legio's First and Third Cohorts initiated the conquest of the Palatinate. The invasion did not start well, and the Arms of Thor spirited defense of the Palatinate stopped cold the Marian advances. But after confirming the treason of Cavanaugh's Cavalry to the Palatinate and their change of sides, the Hegemony assaulted in force Trasjkis and Illyria head-on using infantry and other auxilia units to rout the Arms of Thor from their bases before they could bring most of their BattleMech strength to bear. Nevertheless the Arms of Thor tried to break through Julius' lines and seize his headquarters. Cavanaugh's Cavalry entered the Illyrian capital under false colors and after two hours of fighting, forced the official surrender of the Palatinate. This was the end of the Palatinate, which had been preceded less than two hours ago by the last push from the Arms of Thor aimed at decapitating the Marian assault force.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arms of Thor | |||
| Overcaptain | Gustaf Narder | 3058 | |
| Overcaptain | Hassie Menker | 3058 | |
Captain Eric Larsson piloted a Nightsky during the death of the unit on 3063.
Tactics
No specific tactics were ever described.
Composition History
Succession Wars
2 Assault 'Mech Battalions
Clan Invasion
3058
Right Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria[4]
- CO: Overcaptain Gustaf Narder
Left Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Trasjkis[4]
- CO: Overcaptain Hassie Menker
Notes
No logo was ever designed for the unit.