Bannockburn's Bandits
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History
The Blue Star Irregulars, the Eridani Light Horse, the Northwind Highlanders, many a mercenary unit has based its fame on traditions long past, upholding rituals or ideals from a seemingly better time in an attempt to stop them from being forgotten. But not everyone needs a Star League origin to prove itself worthy of steadfast loyalty or a sense of tradition. Bannockburn’s Bandits, though nowhere near as famous as these storied commands, are one such group. Loyalty is one of the Bandits’ proudest traditions, demonstrated by their place as a fixture in the Taurian Concordat since they first signed with the Periphery power in 2997. Indeed, Bannockburn’s Bandits proved this loyalty once more when the mercenaries extended their contract in 3064, turning down more lucrative offers by Calderon Protectorate secessionists. To reward this, Taurian Protector Grover Shraplen relocated the regiment to garrison MacLeod's Land and its neighboring systems in 3067. This move, apart from placing that particular—and still critical—region in the hands of capable and trustworthy defenders, also freed up fresh TDF forces to support the ongoing Pleiades campaign. Ever since, the Bandits have not budged and have acted only to repel the occasional raid by local pirates. Used to long periods of calm—another advantage attributed to their “longbreath” tradition—the Bandits have nonetheless maintained their fighting trim, a state of readiness that remains heightened since the start of the Jihad. Indeed, in the light of recent events unfolding along the Taurian border, the Bandits’ commanders believe that their next marching orders are more a question of “when and where” rather than “if.” The only ripple in the Bandits’ recent transfer has come from within. Chief Warrant Officer Harriet Swiller, commander of the Bannockburn Aerospace attachment and longstanding agitator against the Bandits’ string of “boring” assignments, went AWOL in early 3071 following news that her family been killed during an alleged Word of Blake bombardment on Mitchell. Unexplained was how Swiller managed to commandeer one of the Bandits’ Overlords for that trip, crew included. [1]
Officer
Colonel David Bannockburn lead the unit with great skill and is a descendant of the fouder of this commmand.
Tactics
The unit attacks and retreats (hit and fade) to lure the enemy in range of the artillery and AeroSpace Fighters. In defense situations they use cover and stealth to hit the rear/flank of an enemy.
Support
The techs can cover 75% of the unit repairs and have access to DropShip support.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: C
Composition
3067
Bannockburn's Bandits(2 Battalions, 1 Company/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel David Bannockburn
- Headquarters Company: The command contains the complete command/support staff
- XO/1st Battalion (Morgan's Lancers): Lieutenant Colonel
- Reconnaissance and cavalry tactics are best suited for the light unit
- 2nd Battalion (Carter's Commandos): Major Isaac Carter
- The unit harasses the rear and flanks of the enemy
Bannockburn Aerospace(1 Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
- Squadron Commander: CWO Harriet Swiller
- One lance support every unit
The Bandit's Boys(2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)
- Infantry Commander: Major Benedict Washington III
- 2 Companies contains motorized infantry with anti-'Mech training
Notes
References
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update p28