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'''Bannockburn's Bandits''' are a mercenary unit that attempts to hold to the traditions and honors of earlier societies. Though they do not hold the vaunted history of such notable units as the [[Eridani Light Horse]] or the [[Northwind Highlanders]], Bannockburn's Bandits hold fast to a specific series of traditions and rituals. | '''Bannockburn's Bandits''' are a mercenary unit that attempts to hold to the traditions and honors of earlier societies. Though they do not hold the vaunted history of such notable units as the [[Eridani Light Horse]] or the [[Northwind Highlanders]], Bannockburn's Bandits hold fast to a specific series of traditions and rituals. | ||
| − | Though the history of Bannockburn's Bandits prior to their initial contract with the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2997]] is sparse, it is known they originally hail from the Inner Sphere and left it on unfriendly terms due to their treatment by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TP-79/> | + | Though the history of Bannockburn's Bandits prior to their initial contract with the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2997]] is sparse, it is known they originally hail from the Inner Sphere and left it on unfriendly terms due to their treatment by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TP-79/> |
| − | Since that initial contract the Bandits have been a fixture in the [[Taurian Concordat]] and have loyally served in its defense ever since. They have served consecutive contracts and show no signs of breaking the faith with the Concordat and its people. Most recently, the Bandits refused to sign with the breakaway [[Calderon Protectorate]], going so far as to publicly and harshly rebuke the offer, though it was on the surface a very lucrative contract.<ref name= | + | Since that initial contract the Bandits have been a fixture in the [[Taurian Concordat]] and have loyally served in its defense ever since. They have served consecutive contracts and show no signs of breaking the faith with the Concordat and its people. Most recently, the Bandits refused to sign with the breakaway [[Calderon Protectorate]], going so far as to publicly and harshly rebuke the offer, though it was on the surface a very lucrative contract.<ref name=FMMRp41>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 41</ref> |
| − | Due to this and their exemplary service, as well as their participation in the [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaign, the [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits have been upgraded to the best technologies available in the Concordat, with over 45% of the unit's 'Mechs having the more advanced [[Inner Sphere]] technologies installed.<ref name= | + | Due to this and their exemplary service, as well as their participation in the [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaign, the [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits have been upgraded to the best technologies available in the Concordat, with over 45% of the unit's 'Mechs having the more advanced [[Inner Sphere]] technologies installed.<ref name=MSp69>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 69</ref><ref name=FMMRp41/> |
== Current Assignment == | == Current Assignment == | ||
The Bandits are currently on garrison/defensive duties at the [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] factory complex on [[MacLeod's Land]] in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. | The Bandits are currently on garrison/defensive duties at the [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] factory complex on [[MacLeod's Land]] in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. | ||
| − | <ref name= | + | <ref name=ORp49+>''Objective Raids'', pp. 49, 157–158</ref><ref name=FMMRp41/><ref name=TP1Ep50>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 50</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Bannockburn's Bandits''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Bannockburn's Bandits''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=TP-79>''The Periphery'' p. 79</ref> | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=TP-79>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 79</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[Sylvia Bannockburn]]||[[3054]]<ref name= | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Sylvia Bannockburn]]||[[3054]]<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3067]]<ref name= | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMMercsp112/><ref name=FMMRp41/> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The predominantly Light [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits support their preferred fast strike and fade tactics.<ref name= | + | The predominantly [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits support their preferred fast strike and fade tactics.<ref name=TP1Ep50/> These attacks are further supported by the unit's integral aerospace and artillery assets. In defensive actions the Bandits prefer attacking the exposed flanks of their opponents, while on the offense their preferred doctrine focuses on demoralizing the enemy by utilizing fast-hitting and unpredictable attacks.<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | Bannockburn's Bandits | + | Bannockburn's Bandits |
| − | :*CO: Colonel David Bannockburn <ref name=PryBk1stEdp81 >''Periphery | + | :*CO: Colonel David Bannockburn<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 81</ref> |
| − | :Leslie's Lancers (Veteran/Reliable) | + | :Leslie's Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> |
| − | :*CO: Major Arnold Leslie <ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> | + | :*CO: Major Arnold Leslie<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> |
| − | :Nathan's Commandos (Regular/Reliable) | + | :Nathan's Commandos (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> |
| − | :*CO: Major Pete Nathan <ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> | + | :*CO: Major Pete Nathan<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/> |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | '''Mech Assets''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= | + | '''Mech Assets''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp49+/> |
*CO: Colonel Sylvia Bannockburn | *CO: Colonel Sylvia Bannockburn | ||
| − | ''Morgan's Lancers'' | + | '''Morgan's Lancers''' |
:*CO: Major Katherine Morgan | :*CO: Major Katherine Morgan | ||
| − | ''Carter's | + | '''Carter's Commandos''' |
:*CO: Major Isaac Carter | :*CO: Major Isaac Carter | ||
| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Bannockburn's Bandits''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp112>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 112</ref> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel David Bannockburn<ref name=FMMercsp112/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[MacLeod's Land]].<ref name=FMMercsp112/> | ||
| − | ===3067=== | + | ===3067=== |
| − | '''Mech Assets''' (1 [[Company]] and 2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''Mech Assets''' (1 [[Company]] and 2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
| − | ''Headquarters Company'' | + | '''Headquarters Company''' |
*CO: Colonel David Bannockburn | *CO: Colonel David Bannockburn | ||
- Preferred Tactics: Fast reaction and flank defense force | - Preferred Tactics: Fast reaction and flank defense force | ||
- Notes: Support, [[DropShip]] assets and technical personnel of the unit are assigned to this company | - Notes: Support, [[DropShip]] assets and technical personnel of the unit are assigned to this company | ||
| − | ''1st Battalion'' | + | '''1st Battalion''' |
:*XO: Lt. Colonel Katherine Morgan | :*XO: Lt. Colonel Katherine Morgan | ||
| − | :-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Ground based recon and spotting, | + | :-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Ground based recon and spotting, fast strike at enemy weak points. Trained in light cavalry tactics |
:-Note: Unit has Reputation of stability under severe pressure | :-Note: Unit has Reputation of stability under severe pressure | ||
| − | ''2nd Battalion'' | + | '''2nd Battalion''' |
:*XO: Major Isaac Carter | :*XO: Major Isaac Carter | ||
:-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Specialized in rear area strikes and infiltration | :-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Specialized in rear area strikes and infiltration | ||
:-Note: Short one company after the [[Trinity Alliance]]'s [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaigns. Survivors of the decimated India company have been reassigned to David and Echo companies to fill their TO&E | :-Note: Short one company after the [[Trinity Alliance]]'s [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaigns. Survivors of the decimated India company have been reassigned to David and Echo companies to fill their TO&E | ||
| − | '''Aerospace Assets''' (1 [[Squadron]]/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name= | + | '''Aerospace Assets''' (1 [[Squadron]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
| − | ''Bannockburn Aerospace'' | + | |
| + | '''Bannockburn Aerospace''' | ||
:*CO: CWO Harriet Swiller | :*CO: CWO Harriet Swiller | ||
:-3 Lances individually assigned in support of the 'Mech battalions and the headquarters company | :-3 Lances individually assigned in support of the 'Mech battalions and the headquarters company | ||
| − | '''Infantry Assets''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name= | + | '''Infantry Assets''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
| − | ''The | + | |
| + | '''The Bandit's Boys''' | ||
:*CO: Major Benedict Washington III | :*CO: Major Benedict Washington III | ||
| − | :-Golf and Huey companies are mechanized and trained in anti-'Mech tactics | + | :-Golf and Huey companies are mechanized and trained in anti-'Mech tactics |
:-Independent commands under the current organization of the Bandits | :-Independent commands under the current organization of the Bandits | ||
| − | Dragoon Rating: C <ref name= | + | Dragoon Rating: C<ref name=FMMRp41/> |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The techs can cover 75% of the unit repairs and have integral [[DropShip]] support.<ref name= | + | The techs can cover 75% of the unit repairs and have integral [[DropShip]] support.<ref name=TP1Ep50/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | |
| − | *''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Bannockburn's Bandits]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Bannockburn's Bandits]] | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 27 September 2023
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| Bannockburn's Bandits | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History
Bannockburn's Bandits are a mercenary unit that attempts to hold to the traditions and honors of earlier societies. Though they do not hold the vaunted history of such notable units as the Eridani Light Horse or the Northwind Highlanders, Bannockburn's Bandits hold fast to a specific series of traditions and rituals.
Though the history of Bannockburn's Bandits prior to their initial contract with the Taurian Concordat in 2997 is sparse, it is known they originally hail from the Inner Sphere and left it on unfriendly terms due to their treatment by the Draconis Combine.[1]
Since that initial contract the Bandits have been a fixture in the Taurian Concordat and have loyally served in its defense ever since. They have served consecutive contracts and show no signs of breaking the faith with the Concordat and its people. Most recently, the Bandits refused to sign with the breakaway Calderon Protectorate, going so far as to publicly and harshly rebuke the offer, though it was on the surface a very lucrative contract.[2]
Due to this and their exemplary service, as well as their participation in the Pleiades Cluster campaign, the BattleMechs of the Bandits have been upgraded to the best technologies available in the Concordat, with over 45% of the unit's 'Mechs having the more advanced Inner Sphere technologies installed.[3][2]
Current Assignment
The Bandits are currently on garrison/defensive duties at the Pinard Protectorates Limited factory complex on MacLeod's Land in the Taurian Concordat. [4][2][5]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Bannockburn's Bandits | |||
| Colonel | David Bannockburn | 3025[1] | |
| Colonel | Sylvia Bannockburn | 3054[2] | |
| Colonel | David Bannockburn | 3059 - 3067[6][2] | |
Tactics
The predominantly light BattleMechs of the Bandits support their preferred fast strike and fade tactics.[5] These attacks are further supported by the unit's integral aerospace and artillery assets. In defensive actions the Bandits prefer attacking the exposed flanks of their opponents, while on the offense their preferred doctrine focuses on demoralizing the enemy by utilizing fast-hitting and unpredictable attacks.[2]
Composition History
3025
Bannockburn's Bandits
- CO: Colonel David Bannockburn[7]
- Leslie's Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Major Arnold Leslie[7]
- Nathan's Commandos (Regular/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Major Pete Nathan[7]
3054
Mech Assets (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Sylvia Bannockburn
Morgan's Lancers
- CO: Major Katherine Morgan
Carter's Commandos
- CO: Major Isaac Carter
3059
Bannockburn's Bandits (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Colonel David Bannockburn[6]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on MacLeod's Land.[6]
3067
Mech Assets (1 Company and 2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
Headquarters Company
- CO: Colonel David Bannockburn
- Preferred Tactics: Fast reaction and flank defense force - Notes: Support, DropShip assets and technical personnel of the unit are assigned to this company
1st Battalion
- XO: Lt. Colonel Katherine Morgan
- -Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Ground based recon and spotting, fast strike at enemy weak points. Trained in light cavalry tactics
- -Note: Unit has Reputation of stability under severe pressure
2nd Battalion
- XO: Major Isaac Carter
- -Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Specialized in rear area strikes and infiltration
- -Note: Short one company after the Trinity Alliance's Pleiades Cluster campaigns. Survivors of the decimated India company have been reassigned to David and Echo companies to fill their TO&E
Aerospace Assets (1 Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
Bannockburn Aerospace
- CO: CWO Harriet Swiller
- -3 Lances individually assigned in support of the 'Mech battalions and the headquarters company
Infantry Assets (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
The Bandit's Boys
- CO: Major Benedict Washington III
- -Golf and Huey companies are mechanized and trained in anti-'Mech tactics
- -Independent commands under the current organization of the Bandits
Dragoon Rating: C[2]
Support
The techs can cover 75% of the unit repairs and have integral DropShip support.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Periphery, First Edition, p. 79
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 41
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 69
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Objective Raids, pp. 49, 157–158
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Periphery, First Edition, p. 50
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 112
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 The Periphery, First Edition, p. 81