Banshees Stables
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Description
A BattleMech based Solaris Stable based out of city of Kalamazoo Reaches.
History
The Banshees were formed originally as a business venture in 3049 by Burton Rothroc. After truce in fighting with the Clans in 3052, the stable began growing by leaps and bounds due to number of retired veterans joining the stable. However other new members to the stables were refugees from the decimated Free Rasalhague Republic.
During the late 3050s through the late 3060s, the stable's MechWarriors were ranked among the top 50 warriors in the games. The stable had developed an unhealthy rivalry with the Huntsmen Stables due to the owner's son being killed by them in 3055.[1]
Stable Master and Owners
Burton Rothroc is the Stable Master & founder of the Banshees. He started his career with the Lion City Stables, where he learned his trade. Three years after starting the Stables, his son was killed by the The Huntsman in a Tag-Team match. Rothroc developed a vendetta against the suspected former Clansman and pushed his people into a decade long feud against them.
Notable Personnel
Beorn Van Kampen is the Instructor & Weapons Master of the Banshees. Originally a Raslhaguian MechWarrior, whom served as company commander in the Leskovik Militia which fought Clan Jade Falcon's 2nd Falcon Jaegers in September, 3050.[2] His Solaris career using BattleMechs was cut short due to clash with a Lance of 'Mechs from the Wraiths Stables practicing in the Bracken Swamps. He was fitted with Type III bionic right hand, had continues to serve the stable as its tactics teacher.
Lizzie Rothroc is the only daughter of Stable Owner Burton Rothroc, she is the Stable's senior tech. A graduate of the Blackjack School of Conflict, she went on to serve in the 12th Star Guards, a FedCom mercenary unit in the 3040s. However, she retired from mercenary work in 3050, shortly after the Guards were devastated by Clan Jade Falcon on Steelton. After joining the Banshees, she gained a reputation for being a highly acclaimed tech in city Burgton and the Reaches of Solaris.[3]
Tactics and Style
The Banshees are trained to operate in cluttered terrain. Since their 3055 clash with The Huntsmen, the Banshees became proficient in countering the dueling style of their hated rivals.
Notes
As of 3067, the Stable has 13 BattleMechs & 19 MechWarriors. The Stable issues Contracts to its warriors at 30 percent with 700 C-bills paycheck a month. While in 3055, the Stables's was only paying 600 C-bills, 15 'Mechs, & 22 MechWarriors, with a Rating of B-.[4]
Rules
Game Rules
The Banshees receive the following benefits from Stable-Specific Rules when used scenarios. Mechwarriors of the stables receive a +1 to their initiative when ever they are in use in the Jungle, King of the Mountain, Hardford Garden or maps containing Hill & Wooded terrian. They receive a -1 to their to-hit modifiers when facing any mechwarrior of the the Huntsmen Stables. However, the warrior will receive +1 heat for every attack no matter if it be physical or weapons based. They receive C rate upgrades for their equipment.[5]
References
- ↑ Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 21, "The Banshee's profile" - Basic history from Mappacks.
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 42, "Leskovik" - Details of Leskovik Militia's fight with Gyrafalcon Galaxy
- ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 13, "Gangs & Stables" - Lizzie Rothroc highlighted as notable personality from the Banshees.
- ↑ Solaris VII: The Reaches, p. 13, "Gangs and Stables" - Banshee Stable - original listing info on unit.
- ↑ Mappacks: Solaris VII, p. 43 - Solaris Specific Rules for the Banshees