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==Unit History==
 
==Unit History==
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This unit was founded in the [[Draconis Combine]] during the early days of the Clan Invasion, as an auxiliary unit to regular regiments. Their mission was to provide the glimpse of firepower and seconds, that regular troops needed to retreat in order. At this point in time, the Avanti’s Angels consisted of 6 'Mechs and an old DropShip.
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Marcus GioAvanti was an independent [[MechWarrior]] hired by a small corporation on [[Garstedt]] when he heard rumours of an invasion from the [[Periphery]]; when [[Clan]] [[Smoke Jaguar]] hit [[Garstedt]], GioAvanti was dragooned into the [[DCMS]] as part of 6-strong [[BattleMech]] demi-company attached to the [[3rd Alshain Regulars]]... a demi-company which barely survived the [[Smoke Jaguar]] invasion of the planet.<ref name="FM:Mp34">''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 34</ref>
  
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The Avanti’s Angels suffered heavy losses in this constant warfare and just narrowly avoided total destruction by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Labrea]]. But they also gained worthy combat-experience and even gathered a handful of Clan-tech weaponry: 1 Gauss rifle, 6 ER-PPCs and several lasers. Avanti’s Angels disbanded from the regular military and formed a mercenary unit.
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A month later on [[Schulyer]] GioAvanti and the other survivor from the first demi-company were ordered to create another ad-hoc unit from nine more [[MechWarrior|Mechwarriors]] who'd found themselves volunteered to form another "auxillary" unit for the [[3rd Alshain Regulars]]. This time, they were assigned to rearguard and diversionary duty - responsibilities that once again left them with no chance of reinforcement or support. This time, ''[[Tai-i]]'' GioAvanti managed to bring three [[MechWarrior|MechWarriors]] away alive by through using every trick or battlefield advantage he could find.<ref name="FM:Mp34"/>
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Detached from the [[3rd Alshain Regulars]], fate repeated itself for GioAvanti's command; re-formed into a fresh auxiliary unit with more "volunteers" on [[Jeronimo]] in support of the [[5th Galedon Regulars]] they were forced off-planet by the [[Clans]] yet again. No matter the defensive preparations taken, the Angels were pushed off planet after planet; [[Hyner]], [[Juazerio]], [[Asgard]], [[Kanowit]]... each planet saw members of other shattered commands joining the nascent Angels, and every battle claimed equipment and lives.<ref name="FM:Mp34"/>
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By the time Avanti’s Angels had narrowly avoided total destruction yet again at the hands of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Labrea]], they had gained considerable combat-experience and even gathered a handful of Clan-tech weapons: a [[Gauss Rifle]], 6 [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]] and several lasers. Avanti’s Angels disbanded from the regular military and formed a mercenary unit.
  
 
In 3058 Avanti’s Angels fought in the [[Chaos March]]. At this point in time, they consisted of a company of 12 'Mechs, 1 Platoon of infantry, 1 [[Savannah Master]] and 2 DropShips (1 Union and 1 Fortress).
 
In 3058 Avanti’s Angels fought in the [[Chaos March]]. At this point in time, they consisted of a company of 12 'Mechs, 1 Platoon of infantry, 1 [[Savannah Master]] and 2 DropShips (1 Union and 1 Fortress).
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One contract brought them to [[Arboris]], fighting Capellan forces. Avanti's Angels suffered heavy losses when a traitor sold information about them to the commander of [[Ishara's Grenadiers]]. <br> Next, they fought on [[New Home]] alongside the [[30th Lyran Guards|thirtieth Lyran Guards]], again against Capellan forces. They managed to capture a Savannah Master and a Jaegermech.
 
One contract brought them to [[Arboris]], fighting Capellan forces. Avanti's Angels suffered heavy losses when a traitor sold information about them to the commander of [[Ishara's Grenadiers]]. <br> Next, they fought on [[New Home]] alongside the [[30th Lyran Guards|thirtieth Lyran Guards]], again against Capellan forces. They managed to capture a Savannah Master and a Jaegermech.
  
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Next, they were hired by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. Their mission was to find the planet on which the invading [[Marian Hegemony|Marian]] forces hid their supply depot. Avanti’s Angels welcomed this offer, because this job included the permission to pillage any enemy supply depot they would capture.
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In early [[3058]] they were hired by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]<ref name="FM:Mp35">''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 35</ref>. Their mission was to find the planet on which the invading [[Marian Hegemony|Marian]] forces hid their supply depot. Avanti’s Angels welcomed this offer, because this job included the permission to pillage any enemy supply depot they would capture.
  
 
Avanti’s Angels were reinforced by a Canopian 'Mech [[Lance]], bringing their total strength to 16 'Mechs. The plan was to establish a base on [[Marantha]], a planet guarded by 3 Canopian regiments. Blakist forces (posing as their ally, the Marian Hegemony) attacked this position, only hours after Avanti's Angels had landed on the planet. Avanti's Angels were outmatched, but Marcus GioAvanti managed to trick the Blakist commander into believing that Canopian reinforcements were on the way, forcing him to retreat.
 
Avanti’s Angels were reinforced by a Canopian 'Mech [[Lance]], bringing their total strength to 16 'Mechs. The plan was to establish a base on [[Marantha]], a planet guarded by 3 Canopian regiments. Blakist forces (posing as their ally, the Marian Hegemony) attacked this position, only hours after Avanti's Angels had landed on the planet. Avanti's Angels were outmatched, but Marcus GioAvanti managed to trick the Blakist commander into believing that Canopian reinforcements were on the way, forcing him to retreat.
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Avanti’s Angels headed off to Astrokaszy. They were heavily attacked by Blakist forces (again posing as Marians) and had to split into 2-Mech elements, in the hope that some members would somehow have a chance to survive. Avanti’s Angels regrouped in the cover of the "Desertwind" tribe and allied with one of the warlords. He promised Avanti's Angels his support to drive the Marians off the planet but, in the deciding moment, his forces just didn't show up for their surprise flank attack and Avanti's Angels were once again outmatched. They were saved virtually in the very last moment, when Canopian and Capellan forces arrived.
 
Avanti’s Angels headed off to Astrokaszy. They were heavily attacked by Blakist forces (again posing as Marians) and had to split into 2-Mech elements, in the hope that some members would somehow have a chance to survive. Avanti’s Angels regrouped in the cover of the "Desertwind" tribe and allied with one of the warlords. He promised Avanti's Angels his support to drive the Marians off the planet but, in the deciding moment, his forces just didn't show up for their surprise flank attack and Avanti's Angels were once again outmatched. They were saved virtually in the very last moment, when Canopian and Capellan forces arrived.
  
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At the end of their campaign for the Magistracy of Canopus (3058), Avanti's Angels were reduced to about 8 'Mechs, but they did have a chance to salvage several heavy 'Mechs. These 'Mechs served them well for their next contract: Supporting [[SLDF]] forces in the assault on [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 26</ref>
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At the end of their campaign for the Magistracy of Canopus (3058), Avanti's Angels were reduced to about 8 'Mechs, but they did have a chance to salvage several heavy 'Mechs. These 'Mechs served them well for their next contract: Supporting [[SLDF]] forces in the assault on [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name="MSUp26">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 26</ref>
  
 
The Angels officially took no sides during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]], but Marcus GioAvanti took a small group of Angels to [[Skye]] to assist his family. Interestingly, this small unit struck both pro-Katrina and pro-Victor forces.  
 
The Angels officially took no sides during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]], but Marcus GioAvanti took a small group of Angels to [[Skye]] to assist his family. Interestingly, this small unit struck both pro-Katrina and pro-Victor forces.  
  
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Immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] the Angels had returned to the Magistracy and were on-planet when the [[Word of Blake]] struck. The Blakists were determined to destroy any unit that was part of the [[Allied Mercenary Command]], and inflicted serious damage on the Angels. The Angels persevered, however, and destroyed the Blakist unit. The actions of the local government forced the Angels to break their contract, and with the Magistracy under an [[Interdiction]] they couldn't contact the [[Magistracy_Armed_Forces#Structure_of_the_MAF|Magistracy Command Center]] to explain their actions. In [[3068]] the Angels relocated to [[New Home]] to assist an old colleague. They have since completed two contracts.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 26</ref>
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Immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] the Angels had returned to the Magistracy and were on-planet when the [[Word of Blake]] struck. The Blakists were determined to destroy any unit that was part of the [[Allied Mercenary Command]], and inflicted serious damage on the Angels. The Angels persevered, however, and destroyed the Blakist unit. The actions of the local government forced the Angels to break their contract, and with the Magistracy under an [[Interdiction]] they couldn't contact the [[Magistracy_Armed_Forces#Structure_of_the_MAF|Magistracy Command Center]] to explain their actions. In [[3068]] the Angels relocated to [[New Home]] to assist an old colleague. They have since completed two contracts.<ref name="MSUp26"/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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The Commanding Officer as of [[3067]] is Marcus GioAvanti. <ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaris Revised'', p. 40 - "Officers"</ref>  
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The Commanding Officer as of [[3067]] is Marcus GioAvanti.<ref name="FM:Mrp40">''Field Manual: Mercenaris Revised'', p. 40</ref>  
  
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== Combat Doctrine ==
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==Tactics==
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In their battles against the [[Clans]], Avanti’s Angels learned that offense is the key to victory. Accordingly they never accept missions that include defending positions or installations. They are specialized in hard attacks with a quick retreat, e.g. hostage rescues and such.
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In their battles against the [[Clans]], Avanti’s Angels learned that offense is the key to victory. Accordingly they never accept missions that include defending positions or installations. They are specialized in hard attacks with a quick retreat, e.g. hostage rescues and such.<ref name="FM:Mp35"/><ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
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Learning from their collective experiences during the [[Clan]] invasion, the Angels refuse to sign away their command rights<ref name="FM:Mp34"/>; they also learned to salvage quickly and while on the run. Every pilot in the Angels is taught to crudely tear salvageable items from fallen [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] for use by the Angels' techs. This includes not just individual items but also limbs, heads of even chunks of torso.<ref name="FM:Mp35"/><ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
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The Angels will often lay down minefields via [[Thunder]] missiles to hold up enemy advances, which are followed up by high-speed passes performed by hovercraft from the Angels Special Assault Force; one of these hovercraft is fitted with a C<sup>3</sup> slave, allowing a supporting [[BattleMech]] [[lance]] to make accurate long-range attacks against the enemy.<ref name="FM:Mp34"/>
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The Angels train extensively in ocnfigurations ranging from single [[BattleMech|'Mech]]-on-[[BattleMech|'Mech]] combat up to six-[[BattleMech|'Mech]] lances and can switch configuration in mid-combat.<ref name="FM:Mp34"/> The Angels are constantly remixing the composition of their [[BattleMech|'Mech]] [[company|companies]] to prevent their style and tactics becoming predictable.<ref name="FM:Mp35"/><ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
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THe Angels Special Assault Force veteran infantry have trained extensively in areas such as recon, anti-[[BattlteMech|'Mech]] tactics and general fire support.<ref name="FM:Mp35"/><ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
  
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
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===3059===
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'''Dragoon Rating: B+'''<ref name="FM:Mp35"/>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
 
'''Dragoon Rating: B+'''
 
'''Dragoon Rating: B+'''
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===3070===
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'''Dragoon Rating: A-''' (under review)<ref name="MSUp26"/>
  
 
==Composition==
 
==Composition==
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===3059===
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'''Avanti's Angels''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Mp35"/>
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* CO/1st Company: Marcus GioAvanti
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* XO/2nd Company: Charlene Boske
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:* Comm Officer: Ki-Lynn Tanaga
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'''Angels Aerospace''' ([[Lance]]/Regular/Reliable))<ref name="FM:Mp35"/>
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* Element Commander: Nathaniel Klepper
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'''Angels Special Assault Force''' (Mixed [[Company]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Mp35"/>
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* Force Commander: [[General]] Hanford Lee
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Although listed as Veteran, the [[BattleMech|'Mech]] [[company|companies]] were actually just shy of elite status in [[3059]]; more than half of the [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] in the unit are older models, but two full lances of [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] were [[3055]] or [[3058]]- era designs and this combined with the sixty or so tons of Clantech weapons salvaged and incorporated into the Angels gave them a relatively high level of technology compared to many other mercenary units.<ref name="FM:Mp35"/>
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===3067===
 
===3067===
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Avanti's Angels (2 Companies)
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'''Avanti's Angels''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
 
* CO/1st Company: Marcus GioAvanti
 
* CO/1st Company: Marcus GioAvanti
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:: XO/2nd Company: Charlene Boske
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* XO/2nd Company: Charlene Boske
  
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Angels Aerospace (2 Lances)
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'''Angels Aerospace''' (2 [[Lance|Lances]]/Regular/Reliable)
 
* Lance Commander: Nathaniel Klepper
 
* Lance Commander: Nathaniel Klepper
  
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Angels Special Assault Force (1 Mixed Company with Armor and Motorized Infantry)
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'''Angels Special Assault Force''' (1 Mixed [[Company]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
 
* Force Commander: [[General]] Hanford Lee
 
* Force Commander: [[General]] Hanford Lee
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In [[3067]] the Angels [[BattleMech|'Mech]] [[company|companies]] were still riding the line between veteran and elite status; only misfortune and battlefield attrition stopped them crossing the line once and for all. The [[BattleMech|'Mech]] [[company|companies]] still included just two lances of post-[[3055] designs at this point, and the amount of Clan technology remaining within the command had dropped from sixty tons to forty.<ref name="FM:Mrp40"/>
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===3069===
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'''Avanti's Angels''' (Mixed [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:Up184">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 184</ref>
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* CO: [[Colonel]] Marcus GioAvanti
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Stationed on [[Joppa]] at the end of [[3069]], the Angels were only at 90% strength, but were heavily upgraded, with 65% of the unit equipped with [[Star League]]-era technology, 10% equipped with [[Clan]] technology and 10% equipped with Omni-technology.
  
 
==Unit Profile==
 
==Unit Profile==
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The infantry has experience in Anti-Mech-tactics.
 
The infantry has experience in Anti-Mech-tactics.
  
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The unit has 2 DropShips: The "Heaven Sent" (Union-class) and the "Pinhead" (Fortress-class). The family members of the staff live aboard the Pinhead. Additionally the unit has an uncertain amount of civilian (hover-)vehicles aboard the Pinhead.
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The unit has 2 DropShips: The "Heaven Sent" (Union-class) and the "Head of a Pin" or "Pinhead" (Fortress-class). The family members of the staff live aboard the Pinhead. Additionally the unit has an uncertain amount of civilian (hover-)vehicles aboard the Pinhead.
  
 
Avanti’s Angels also has it's own one-person-intelligence-unit. He regularly travels apart from the rest of the unit and is said to have friends on almost every planet.
 
Avanti’s Angels also has it's own one-person-intelligence-unit. He regularly travels apart from the rest of the unit and is said to have friends on almost every planet.
  
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==Rules==
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<div class="gamerules">
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* Any mercenary unit fighting against the Angels must inform the Angel commander of any specialities possessed by that unit; the commander of the Angels has two options: take a +2 Initiative bonus for the Angels, or take a +1 bonus for the Angles ''and'' force the opposing unit to accept a 1-point penalty to any special ability they possess that generates a modifier.<ref name="FM:Mp124">''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 124</ref><ref name="FM:Mrp128">''Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised)'' p. 128</ref>
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* If the Angels have lost more than half of their starting units, rounded down, the Angels have been forced into a defensive position, and lose all bonuses; they also suffer a -2 Initiative penatly, which is cumulative with any bonuses the enemy unit receives.<ref name="FM:Mp124"/><ref name="FM:Mrp128"/>
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</div>
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]''  
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*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
*''[[Double-Blind|Double-Blind (Novel)]]''
 
*''[[Double-Blind|Double-Blind (Novel)]]''
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Avanti's Angels]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Avanti's Angels]]

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Avanti’s Angels is a small mercenary unit, specialized in offensive hit-and-run-operations.

Unit History

Marcus GioAvanti was an independent MechWarrior hired by a small corporation on Garstedt when he heard rumours of an invasion from the Periphery; when Clan Smoke Jaguar hit Garstedt, GioAvanti was dragooned into the DCMS as part of 6-strong BattleMech demi-company attached to the 3rd Alshain Regulars... a demi-company which barely survived the Smoke Jaguar invasion of the planet.[1]

A month later on Schulyer GioAvanti and the other survivor from the first demi-company were ordered to create another ad-hoc unit from nine more Mechwarriors who'd found themselves volunteered to form another "auxillary" unit for the 3rd Alshain Regulars. This time, they were assigned to rearguard and diversionary duty - responsibilities that once again left them with no chance of reinforcement or support. This time, Tai-i GioAvanti managed to bring three MechWarriors away alive by through using every trick or battlefield advantage he could find.[1]

Detached from the 3rd Alshain Regulars, fate repeated itself for GioAvanti's command; re-formed into a fresh auxiliary unit with more "volunteers" on Jeronimo in support of the 5th Galedon Regulars they were forced off-planet by the Clans yet again. No matter the defensive preparations taken, the Angels were pushed off planet after planet; Hyner, Juazerio, Asgard, Kanowit... each planet saw members of other shattered commands joining the nascent Angels, and every battle claimed equipment and lives.[1]

By the time Avanti’s Angels had narrowly avoided total destruction yet again at the hands of Smoke Jaguars on Labrea, they had gained considerable combat-experience and even gathered a handful of Clan-tech weapons: a Gauss Rifle, 6 ER PPCs and several lasers. Avanti’s Angels disbanded from the regular military and formed a mercenary unit.

In 3058 Avanti’s Angels fought in the Chaos March. At this point in time, they consisted of a company of 12 'Mechs, 1 Platoon of infantry, 1 Savannah Master and 2 DropShips (1 Union and 1 Fortress).

One contract brought them to Arboris, fighting Capellan forces. Avanti's Angels suffered heavy losses when a traitor sold information about them to the commander of Ishara's Grenadiers.
Next, they fought on New Home alongside the thirtieth Lyran Guards, again against Capellan forces. They managed to capture a Savannah Master and a Jaegermech.

In early 3058 they were hired by the Magistracy of Canopus[2]. Their mission was to find the planet on which the invading Marian forces hid their supply depot. Avanti’s Angels welcomed this offer, because this job included the permission to pillage any enemy supply depot they would capture.

Avanti’s Angels were reinforced by a Canopian 'Mech Lance, bringing their total strength to 16 'Mechs. The plan was to establish a base on Marantha, a planet guarded by 3 Canopian regiments. Blakist forces (posing as their ally, the Marian Hegemony) attacked this position, only hours after Avanti's Angels had landed on the planet. Avanti's Angels were outmatched, but Marcus GioAvanti managed to trick the Blakist commander into believing that Canopian reinforcements were on the way, forcing him to retreat.

Avanti’s Angels got intelligence that Free Worlds League freighters were regularly rerouted to fly through a certain system. And the Free Worlds League was also under suspicion by the Canopians for delivering weapons and 'Mechs to the Marians. The only habitable planet within easy jumping range of the League, the Hegemony and the Magistracy was Astrokaszy, a barbaric planet ruled by warlords and scavenging nomad-tribes.

Avanti’s Angels headed off to Astrokaszy. They were heavily attacked by Blakist forces (again posing as Marians) and had to split into 2-Mech elements, in the hope that some members would somehow have a chance to survive. Avanti’s Angels regrouped in the cover of the "Desertwind" tribe and allied with one of the warlords. He promised Avanti's Angels his support to drive the Marians off the planet but, in the deciding moment, his forces just didn't show up for their surprise flank attack and Avanti's Angels were once again outmatched. They were saved virtually in the very last moment, when Canopian and Capellan forces arrived.

At the end of their campaign for the Magistracy of Canopus (3058), Avanti's Angels were reduced to about 8 'Mechs, but they did have a chance to salvage several heavy 'Mechs. These 'Mechs served them well for their next contract: Supporting SLDF forces in the assault on Clan Smoke Jaguar.[3]

The Angels officially took no sides during the Federated Commonwealth Civil War, but Marcus GioAvanti took a small group of Angels to Skye to assist his family. Interestingly, this small unit struck both pro-Katrina and pro-Victor forces.

Immediately prior to the Jihad the Angels had returned to the Magistracy and were on-planet when the Word of Blake struck. The Blakists were determined to destroy any unit that was part of the Allied Mercenary Command, and inflicted serious damage on the Angels. The Angels persevered, however, and destroyed the Blakist unit. The actions of the local government forced the Angels to break their contract, and with the Magistracy under an Interdiction they couldn't contact the Magistracy Command Center to explain their actions. In 3068 the Angels relocated to New Home to assist an old colleague. They have since completed two contracts.[3]

Officers

The Commanding Officer as of 3067 is Marcus GioAvanti.[4]

Tactics

In their battles against the Clans, Avanti’s Angels learned that offense is the key to victory. Accordingly they never accept missions that include defending positions or installations. They are specialized in hard attacks with a quick retreat, e.g. hostage rescues and such.[2][4]

Learning from their collective experiences during the Clan invasion, the Angels refuse to sign away their command rights[1]; they also learned to salvage quickly and while on the run. Every pilot in the Angels is taught to crudely tear salvageable items from fallen BattleMechs for use by the Angels' techs. This includes not just individual items but also limbs, heads of even chunks of torso.[2][4]

The Angels will often lay down minefields via Thunder missiles to hold up enemy advances, which are followed up by high-speed passes performed by hovercraft from the Angels Special Assault Force; one of these hovercraft is fitted with a C3 slave, allowing a supporting BattleMech lance to make accurate long-range attacks against the enemy.[1]

The Angels train extensively in ocnfigurations ranging from single 'Mech-on-'Mech combat up to six-'Mech lances and can switch configuration in mid-combat.[1] The Angels are constantly remixing the composition of their 'Mech companies to prevent their style and tactics becoming predictable.[2][4]

THe Angels Special Assault Force veteran infantry have trained extensively in areas such as recon, anti-'Mech tactics and general fire support.[2][4]

Dragoon Ratings

3059

Dragoon Rating: B+[2]

3067

Dragoon Rating: B+

3070

Dragoon Rating: A- (under review)[3]

Composition

3059

Avanti's Angels (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • CO/1st Company: Marcus GioAvanti
  • XO/2nd Company: Charlene Boske
  • Comm Officer: Ki-Lynn Tanaga

Angels Aerospace (Lance/Regular/Reliable))[2]

  • Element Commander: Nathaniel Klepper

Angels Special Assault Force (Mixed Company/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • Force Commander: General Hanford Lee

Although listed as Veteran, the 'Mech companies were actually just shy of elite status in 3059; more than half of the 'Mechs in the unit are older models, but two full lances of 'Mechs were 3055 or 3058- era designs and this combined with the sixty or so tons of Clantech weapons salvaged and incorporated into the Angels gave them a relatively high level of technology compared to many other mercenary units.[2]

3067

Avanti's Angels (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[4]

  • CO/1st Company: Marcus GioAvanti
  • XO/2nd Company: Charlene Boske

Angels Aerospace (2 Lances/Regular/Reliable)

  • Lance Commander: Nathaniel Klepper

Angels Special Assault Force (1 Mixed Company/Veteran/Reliable)[4]

  • Force Commander: General Hanford Lee

In 3067 the Angels 'Mech companies were still riding the line between veteran and elite status; only misfortune and battlefield attrition stopped them crossing the line once and for all. The 'Mech companies still included just two lances of post-[[3055] designs at this point, and the amount of Clan technology remaining within the command had dropped from sixty tons to forty.[4]

3069

Avanti's Angels (Mixed Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[5]

Stationed on Joppa at the end of 3069, the Angels were only at 90% strength, but were heavily upgraded, with 65% of the unit equipped with Star League-era technology, 10% equipped with Clan technology and 10% equipped with Omni-technology.

Unit Profile

The unit contains (among others) the following Mechs: Warhammer (Clan-PPCs), Marauder (Clan PPCs), Battlemaster, Caesar (Clan-Gauss and Clan-PPC), Archer, Enforcer, Phoenix Hawk, Jenner, Wasp, Valkyrie.

The unit contain(ed) 2 Savannah Masters, one of them with a TAG.

The infantry has experience in Anti-Mech-tactics.

The unit has 2 DropShips: The "Heaven Sent" (Union-class) and the "Head of a Pin" or "Pinhead" (Fortress-class). The family members of the staff live aboard the Pinhead. Additionally the unit has an uncertain amount of civilian (hover-)vehicles aboard the Pinhead.

Avanti’s Angels also has it's own one-person-intelligence-unit. He regularly travels apart from the rest of the unit and is said to have friends on almost every planet.

Rules

  • Any mercenary unit fighting against the Angels must inform the Angel commander of any specialities possessed by that unit; the commander of the Angels has two options: take a +2 Initiative bonus for the Angels, or take a +1 bonus for the Angles and force the opposing unit to accept a 1-point penalty to any special ability they possess that generates a modifier.[6][7]
  • If the Angels have lost more than half of their starting units, rounded down, the Angels have been forced into a defensive position, and lose all bonuses; they also suffer a -2 Initiative penatly, which is cumulative with any bonuses the enemy unit receives.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 34
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 35
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 26
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Field Manual: Mercenaris Revised, p. 40
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 184
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 124
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised) p. 128

Gallery

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