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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxMercUnit − | image = [[File:Fighting Urukhai logo.png|150px|Insignia of the Fighting Urukhai]] + | image = [[File:Fighting Urukhai.jpg|150px|Fighting Urukhai]] − | Designation = Bar Hounds<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 20</ref> + | unitname = Roman's Bar Hounds − | Formed = [[2795]]<ref name="FSWp135"/> + | commander = Colonel Randy Roman <ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 20</ref> − | Disbanded = [[3064]]<ref name="TROSUCWAR"/> + | year = 3064 − | Previous Designation = + | formed = 2795<ref name="FSWp135"/> − | Nickname = Roman's Bar Hounds<ref name="HLWO3039p140"/><br>Candelli's Bar Hounds<ref name="NAIS4SWp12"/> (previous) + | disbanded = 3064 − | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] + | jumpships = − | Parent Command = [[Fighting Urukhai]] + | dropships = − | Sub-Command = + | aero = + | armor = + | infantry = }} }} − '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' was one of three main commands within the mercenary [[brigade]] known as the Fighting Urukhai, prior to the Bar Hounds' destruction in [[3064]]. + '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' was one of three main commands within the mercenary [[brigade]] known as the [[Fighting Urukhai]], prior to the Bar Hounds' destruction in [[3064]]. ==Unit History== ==Unit History== − One of three major commands within the Fighting Urukhai, the Bar Hounds served alongside the [[8th Striker (Mercenary Command)|Eighth Striker Regiment]] and [[DeMaestri's Sluggers]]. + One of three major commands within the Fighting Urukhai, the Bar Hounds served alongside the [[8th Striker|Eighth Striker Regiment]] and [[DeMaestri's Sluggers]]. === Formation === === Formation === − The Bar Hounds formed alongside the Sluggers and the Eighth Striker in [[2795]], one of a number of mercenary units to form from former [[Star League Defense Force]] personnel who elected to remain behind when [[Commanding General of the Star League Defense Force|Commanding General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] took the majority of the [[SLDF]] on the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]]. The Bar Hounds and the other regiments of the Urukhai were first employed by the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FSWp35">''First Succession War'', p. 35: "Those Left Behind"</ref> In contrast to the public perception that "bar hounds" referred to the Hounds' drinking habits, the command was actually named for a breed of dog. The bar hound is described as being similar to a Rhodesian ridgeback, but with twice the intelligence and three times the body mass.<ref name="ADH">''A Different Hope''</ref> + The Bar Hounds formed alongside the Sluggers and the Eighth Striker in [[2795]], one of a number of mercenary units to form from former [[Star League Defense Force]] personnel who elected to remain behind when [[Commanding General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] took the majority of the [[SLDF]] on the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]]. The Bar Hounds and the other regiments of the Uruk-hai were first employed by the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FSWp35">''First Succession War'', p. 35, "Those Left Behind"</ref> In contrast to the public perception that "bar hounds" referred to the Hounds' drinking habits, the command was actually named for a breed of dog. The bar hound is described as being similar to a Rhodesian ridgeback, but with twice the intelligence and three times the body mass.<ref name="ADH">''A Different Hope''</ref> === First Succession War === === First Succession War === − Having formed during the [[First Succession War]], the Bar Hounds survived the war at just over half strength and were located on [[Klathandu IV]] when the war ended, whilst their sister regiments were on [[Crossing]] and [[Robinson]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> + Having formed during the [[First Succession War]], the Bar Hounds survived the war at just over half strength and were located on [[Klathandu IV]] when the war ended, whilst their sister regiments were on [[Crossing]] and [[Robinson]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> === Third Succession War === === Third Succession War === − In [[3025]], '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' were deployed along the rest of the Brigade in [[Pierce]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp12">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12: "Operation RAT"</ref> + In [[3025]], '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' were deployed along the rest of the Brigade in [[Pierce]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp12">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12, "Operation RAT"</ref> − The Bar Hounds were known as '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], and in [[3025]] were in a poor financial situation, with the Urukhai's contract with [[House Davion]] due to expire in March [[3026]].<ref name=HDTFSp136/> + The Bar Hounds were known as '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], and in [[3025]] were in a poor financial situation, with the Urukhai's contract with [[House Davion]] due to expire in March [[3026]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p139"/> === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === − Candelli's Bar Hounds were based on [[Pierce]] with the other regiments of the Fighting Urukhai, but as a part of [[Operation RAT]] were deployed to [[Ziliang]] by [[3028]].<ref name="NAIS1"/>+ Candell's Bar Hounds were based on [[Pierce]] with the other regiments of the Fighting Urukhai, but as a part of [[Operation RAT]] were deployed to [[Ziliang]] by [[3028]].<ref name="NAIS1"/> === War of 3039 === === War of 3039 === − Based on [[Caldwell]] prior to the [[War of 3039]], the Bar Hounds were redeployed to [[Addicks]] during the buildup to the invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="HLWO3039p140">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140: "Deployment Table"</ref> Roman's Bar Hounds were assigned as an auxiliary to the [[Fifth FedCom RCT]] during the [[War of 3039]], as the Fifth was becoming known as a hard-luck unit that the high command wasn't entirely convinced were battle ready. In late April the Bar Hounds acted as the spearhead of the Fifth's assault on [[Halstead Station]], swiftly overwhelming the garrison at Halstead City. The assault was swift enough that the Fifth was left with little to do besides mopping up, and considered the planet secure enough that they began constructing elaborate defenses against a predicted [[DCMS]] counterattack, as well as assembling fortified supply caches for future waves of [[AFFC]] forces; Colonel Roman clashed with [[General]] [[Nial Slattery]] over the positioning of the supply caches, but Slattery overruled Roman.<ref name="H:WO3039p36">''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 36–37: "Halstead Station (April-May)"</ref> + Based on [[Caldwell]] prior to the [[War of 3039]], the Bar Hounds were redeployed to [[Addicks]] during the buildup to the invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="HLWO3039p140">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140, "Deployment Table"</ref> Roman's Bar Hounds were assigned as an auxiliary to the [[Fifth FedCom RCT]] during the [[War of 3039]], as the Fifth was becoming known as a hard-luck unit that the high command wasn't entirely convinced were battle ready. In late April the Bar Hounds acted as the spearhead of the Fifth's assault on [[Halstead Station]], swiftly overwhelming the garrison at Halstead City. The assault was swift enough that the Fifth was left with little to do besides mopping up, and considered the planet secure enough that they began constructing elaborate defenses against a predicted [[DCMS]] counterattack, as well as assembling fortified supply caches for future waves of [[AFFC]] forces; Colonel Roman clashed with [[General]] [[Nial Slattery]] over the positioning of the supply caches, but Slattery overruled Roman.<ref name="H:WO3039p36">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 36-37, "Halstead Station (April-May)"</ref> − Roman's concerns proved valid when the DCMS counterattacked in August, after the Fifth FedCom had begun to stand down from high alert. Deploying both the [[1st Sword of Light|First]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] regiments, the DCMS used [[Star League era]] technology and highly aggressive combat drops to surprise the inexperienced Fifth, first pinning them in place, then launching an attack from the rear that broke the Fifth's morale. A [[battalion]] of the Fifth broke away and fled, eventually becoming the [[Black Outlaws]] mercenary unit; other elements of the Fifth only survived because of a flanking attack from the Bar Hounds and the other Urukhai regiments that bought them time.<ref name="H:WO3039p83">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 83: "Halstead Station (August)"</ref><ref>''Hard Luck Case''</ref> + Roman's concerns proved valid when the DCMS counter-attacked in August, after the Fifth FedCom had begun to stand down from high alert. Deploying both the [[1st Sword of Light|First]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] regiments, the DCMS used [[Star League era]] technology and highly aggressive combat drops to surprise the inexperienced Fifth, first pinning them in place, then launching an attack from the rear that broke the Fifth's morale. A [[battalion]] of the Fifth broke away and fled, eventually becoming the [[Black Outlaws]] mercenary unit; other elements of the Fifth only survived because of a flanking attack from the Bar Hounds and the other Urukhai regiments that bought them time.<ref name="H:WO3039p83">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 83, "Halstead Station (August)"</ref><ref>''Hard Luck Case''</ref> === Destruction === === Destruction === − Roman's Bar Hounds were destroyed on [[Ballynure]] in 3064, having held out against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces for almost six months. Hunted by the Jade Falcon [[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Lambda]] [[Galaxy]], the Bar Hounds finally conceded when they had been reduced to just two [[lance]]s of heavily damaged [['Mech]]s; unable to rebuild, the regiment disbanded. [[Colonel]] Roman was badly burned while ejecting from his ''[[Cestus]]'' during one of the final battles, and was left unable to pilot a 'Mech due to nerve damage. After the Bar Hounds disbanded he was able to take up a training post with the militia on [[Morges]].<ref>''A Different Hope''</ref> [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] had assumed that Lambda Galaxy would be able to quickly secure the planet, which could then be used as a jumping-off point for the second wave of her invasion of the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Roman's hit-and-run tactics tied up Lambda for much longer than anticipated; the [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]] and [[24th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twenty-fourth Provisional Garrison]] [[Cluster]] were tied up chasing the Bar Hounds through the first four waves of the invasion before damage and a lack of reinforcements prompted Colonel Roman's order to withdraw.<ref name="FCCWp112">''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 112–114: "Ballynure"</ref> Only nine MechWarriors survived to escape to Morges.<ref name="TROSUCWAR">''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 38: "NTK-2Q NIGHT HAWK"</ref> + Roman's Bar Hounds were destroyed on [[Ballynure]] in 3064, having held out against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces for almost six months. Hunted by the Jade Falcon [[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Lambda]] [[Galaxy]], the Bar Hounds finally conceded when they had been reduced to just two [[lance]]s of heavily damaged [['Mech]]s; unable to rebuild, the regiment disbanded. [[Colonel]] Roman was badly burned while ejecting from his ''[[Cestus]]'' during one of the final battles, and was left unable to pilot a 'Mech due to nerve damage. After the Bar Hounds disbanded he was able to take up a training post with the militia on [[Morges]].<ref>''A Different Hope''</ref> [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] had assumed that Lambda Galaxy would be able to quickly secure the planet, which could then be used as a jumping-off point for the second wave of her invasion of the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Roman's hit-and-run tactics tied up Lambda for much longer than anticipated; the [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]] and [[24th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twenty-fourth Provisional Garrison]] [[Cluster]] were tied up chasing the Bar Hounds through the first four waves of the invasion before damage and a lack of reinforcements prompted Colonel Roman's order to withdraw.<ref name="FCCWp112">''FedCom Civil War'', p. 112-114, "Ballynure"</ref> Only nine Mechwarriors survived to escape to Morgues.<ref name="TROSUCWAR">''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 38, "NTK-2Q NIGHT HAWK"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 50:
Line 52: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Roman Bar Hounds''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Roman Bar Hounds''' |- |- − | [[Colonel]]||[[Randy Roman]]||[[3050]] - [[3064]]<ref name="20YUp22"/><ref name=MWobraidp22/><ref name= FMMercsp109/><ref name="H:WO3039p36"/><ref name="FCCWp112"/> + | [[Colonel]]||[[Randy Roman]]||[[3064]]<ref name="H:WO3039p36"/> |- |- |} |} Line 63:
Line 65: === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> + '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Klathandu IV]] with an operational readiness of 103 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Klathandu IV]] with an operational readiness of 103 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − === 2864 === === 2864 === '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> Line 71:
Line 72: === 3025 === === 3025 === − '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' (Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HDTFSp136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136: "Federated Suns Deployment Table"</ref> + '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' (Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HD(TFS)p139">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)", p. 139, "Fighting Urakhai"</ref> − :* CO: General Harold Greenspan<ref name=HDTFSp136/>+ :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Pierce]]. − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Pierce]]. <ref name=HDTFSp136/> === 3028 === === 3028 === − '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular)<ref name="NAIS1">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12: "Operation RAT"</ref> + '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular)<ref name="NAIS1">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12, "Operation RAT"</ref> :- At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Pierce.<ref name="NAIS1"/> :- At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Pierce.<ref name="NAIS1"/> Line 84:
Line 84: === 3050 === === 3050 === − '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp22">''20 Year Update'', p. 22: "Islamabad Combat Region"</ref> + '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp22">''20 Year Update'', p. 22, "Islamabad Combat Region"</ref> :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman<ref name="20YUp22"/> :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman<ref name="20YUp22"/> :Note: At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Caldwell.<ref name="20YUp22"/> :Note: At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Caldwell.<ref name="20YUp22"/> Line 94:
Line 94: ===3059=== ===3059=== − '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp109/> + '''Roman’s Bar Hounds''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp109/> :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman <ref name= FMMercsp109/> :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman <ref name= FMMercsp109/> : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ballynure]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref> : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ballynure]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref> == Notes == == Notes == − The spelling of "Fighting Urukhai" changed frequently between—and sometimes within—sources, with variations including "Urukhai," "Uruk-hai," "Urakhai," and others. + The spelling of "Fighting Urukhai" changed frequently between - and sometimes within - sources, with variations including "Urukhai", "Uruk-hai", "Urakhai" and others. ==References== ==References== Line 105:
Line 105: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[A Different Hope]]'' * ''[[A Different Hope]]'' * ''[[FedCom Civil War]]'' * ''[[FedCom Civil War]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''+ * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' − * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Hard Luck Case]]'' * ''[[Hard Luck Case]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' Line 116:
Line 114: * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War ]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' − {{div col end}} − [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Fighting Urukhai, Bar Hounds]] + [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Fighting Urukhai, Roman's Bar Hounds]]
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| − | | | + | | commander = Colonel Randy Roman <ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 20</ref> |
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| − | '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' was one of three main commands within the mercenary [[brigade]] known as the Fighting Urukhai, prior to the Bar Hounds' destruction in [[3064]]. | + | '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' was one of three main commands within the mercenary [[brigade]] known as the [[Fighting Urukhai]], prior to the Bar Hounds' destruction in [[3064]]. |
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
| − | One of three major commands within the Fighting Urukhai, the Bar Hounds served alongside the [[8th Striker | + | One of three major commands within the Fighting Urukhai, the Bar Hounds served alongside the [[8th Striker|Eighth Striker Regiment]] and [[DeMaestri's Sluggers]]. |
=== Formation === | === Formation === | ||
| − | The Bar Hounds formed alongside the Sluggers and the Eighth Striker in [[2795]], one of a number of mercenary units to form from former [[Star League Defense Force]] personnel who elected to remain behind when [[ | + | The Bar Hounds formed alongside the Sluggers and the Eighth Striker in [[2795]], one of a number of mercenary units to form from former [[Star League Defense Force]] personnel who elected to remain behind when [[Commanding General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] took the majority of the [[SLDF]] on the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]]. The Bar Hounds and the other regiments of the Uruk-hai were first employed by the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="FSWp35">''First Succession War'', p. 35, "Those Left Behind"</ref> In contrast to the public perception that "bar hounds" referred to the Hounds' drinking habits, the command was actually named for a breed of dog. The bar hound is described as being similar to a Rhodesian ridgeback, but with twice the intelligence and three times the body mass.<ref name="ADH">''A Different Hope''</ref> |
=== First Succession War === | === First Succession War === | ||
| − | Having formed during the [[First Succession War]], the Bar Hounds survived the war at just over half strength and were located on [[Klathandu IV]] when the war ended, whilst their sister regiments were on [[Crossing]] and [[Robinson]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135 | + | Having formed during the [[First Succession War]], the Bar Hounds survived the war at just over half strength and were located on [[Klathandu IV]] when the war ended, whilst their sister regiments were on [[Crossing]] and [[Robinson]].<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> |
=== Third Succession War === | === Third Succession War === | ||
| − | In [[3025]], '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' were deployed along the rest of the Brigade in [[Pierce]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp12">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12 | + | In [[3025]], '''Candelli's Bar Hounds''' were deployed along the rest of the Brigade in [[Pierce]].<ref name="NAIS4SWp12">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12, "Operation RAT"</ref> |
| − | The Bar Hounds were known as '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], and in [[3025]] were in a poor financial situation, with the Urukhai's contract with [[House Davion]] due to expire in March [[3026]].<ref name= | + | The Bar Hounds were known as '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], and in [[3025]] were in a poor financial situation, with the Urukhai's contract with [[House Davion]] due to expire in March [[3026]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p139"/> |
=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | + | Candell's Bar Hounds were based on [[Pierce]] with the other regiments of the Fighting Urukhai, but as a part of [[Operation RAT]] were deployed to [[Ziliang]] by [[3028]].<ref name="NAIS1"/> | |
=== War of 3039 === | === War of 3039 === | ||
| − | Based on [[Caldwell]] prior to the [[War of 3039]], the Bar Hounds were redeployed to [[Addicks]] during the buildup to the invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="HLWO3039p140">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140 | + | Based on [[Caldwell]] prior to the [[War of 3039]], the Bar Hounds were redeployed to [[Addicks]] during the buildup to the invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name="HLWO3039p140">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140, "Deployment Table"</ref> Roman's Bar Hounds were assigned as an auxiliary to the [[Fifth FedCom RCT]] during the [[War of 3039]], as the Fifth was becoming known as a hard-luck unit that the high command wasn't entirely convinced were battle ready. In late April the Bar Hounds acted as the spearhead of the Fifth's assault on [[Halstead Station]], swiftly overwhelming the garrison at Halstead City. The assault was swift enough that the Fifth was left with little to do besides mopping up, and considered the planet secure enough that they began constructing elaborate defenses against a predicted [[DCMS]] counterattack, as well as assembling fortified supply caches for future waves of [[AFFC]] forces; Colonel Roman clashed with [[General]] [[Nial Slattery]] over the positioning of the supply caches, but Slattery overruled Roman.<ref name="H:WO3039p36">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 36-37, "Halstead Station (April-May)"</ref> |
| − | Roman's concerns proved valid when the DCMS | + | Roman's concerns proved valid when the DCMS counter-attacked in August, after the Fifth FedCom had begun to stand down from high alert. Deploying both the [[1st Sword of Light|First]] and [[Fifth Sword of Light]] regiments, the DCMS used [[Star League era]] technology and highly aggressive combat drops to surprise the inexperienced Fifth, first pinning them in place, then launching an attack from the rear that broke the Fifth's morale. A [[battalion]] of the Fifth broke away and fled, eventually becoming the [[Black Outlaws]] mercenary unit; other elements of the Fifth only survived because of a flanking attack from the Bar Hounds and the other Urukhai regiments that bought them time.<ref name="H:WO3039p83">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 83, "Halstead Station (August)"</ref><ref>''Hard Luck Case''</ref> |
=== Destruction === | === Destruction === | ||
| − | Roman's Bar Hounds were destroyed on [[Ballynure]] in 3064, having held out against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces for almost six months. Hunted by the Jade Falcon [[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Lambda]] [[Galaxy]], the Bar Hounds finally conceded when they had been reduced to just two [[lance]]s of heavily damaged [['Mech]]s; unable to rebuild, the regiment disbanded. [[Colonel]] Roman was badly burned while ejecting from his ''[[Cestus]]'' during one of the final battles, and was left unable to pilot a 'Mech due to nerve damage. After the Bar Hounds disbanded he was able to take up a training post with the militia on [[Morges]].<ref>''A Different Hope''</ref> [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] had assumed that Lambda Galaxy would be able to quickly secure the planet, which could then be used as a jumping-off point for the second wave of her invasion of the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Roman's hit-and-run tactics tied up Lambda for much longer than anticipated; the [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]] and [[24th Provisional Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twenty-fourth Provisional Garrison]] [[Cluster]] were tied up chasing the Bar Hounds through the first four waves of the invasion before damage and a lack of reinforcements prompted Colonel Roman's order to withdraw.<ref name="FCCWp112">''FedCom Civil War'', | + | Roman's Bar Hounds were destroyed on [[Ballynure]] in 3064, having held out against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] forces for almost six months. Hunted by the Jade Falcon [[Lambda Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Lambda]] [[Galaxy]], the Bar Hounds finally conceded when they had been reduced to just two [[lance]]s of heavily damaged [['Mech]]s; unable to rebuild, the regiment disbanded. [[Colonel]] Roman was badly burned while ejecting from his ''[[Cestus]]'' during one of the final battles, and was left unable to pilot a 'Mech due to nerve damage. After the Bar Hounds disbanded he was able to take up a training post with the militia on [[Morges]].<ref>''A Different Hope''</ref> [[Khan]] [[Marthe Pryde]] had assumed that Lambda Galaxy would be able to quickly secure the planet, which could then be used as a jumping-off point for the second wave of her invasion of the [[Lyran Alliance]]. Roman's hit-and-run tactics tied up Lambda for much longer than anticipated; the [[2nd Falcon Swoop (Clan Jade Falcon)|Second Falcon Swoop]] and [[24th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Jade Falcon)|Twenty-fourth Provisional Garrison]] [[Cluster]] were tied up chasing the Bar Hounds through the first four waves of the invasion before damage and a lack of reinforcements prompted Colonel Roman's order to withdraw.<ref name="FCCWp112">''FedCom Civil War'', p. 112-114, "Ballynure"</ref> Only nine Mechwarriors survived to escape to Morgues.<ref name="TROSUCWAR">''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 38, "NTK-2Q NIGHT HAWK"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95> | + | '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 95 </ref> |
: Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Klathandu IV]] with an operational readiness of 103 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Klathandu IV]] with an operational readiness of 103 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
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=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
'''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | '''Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> | ||
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=== 3025 === | === 3025 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' (Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="HD(TFS)p139">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)", p. 139, "Fighting Urakhai"</ref> |
| − | + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Pierce]]. | |
| − | : Note: | ||
=== 3028 === | === 3028 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Candell's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular)<ref name="NAIS1">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 12, "Operation RAT"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Pierce.<ref name="NAIS1"/> | :- At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Pierce.<ref name="NAIS1"/> | ||
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=== 3050 === | === 3050 === | ||
| − | '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp22">''20 Year Update'', p. 22 | + | '''Roman's Bar Hounds''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp22">''20 Year Update'', p. 22, "Islamabad Combat Region"</ref> |
:* CO: Colonel Randy Roman<ref name="20YUp22"/> | :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman<ref name="20YUp22"/> | ||
:Note: At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Caldwell.<ref name="20YUp22"/> | :Note: At this point in time the Bar Hounds were stationed on Caldwell.<ref name="20YUp22"/> | ||
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===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Roman’s Bar Hounds''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp109/> |
:* CO: Colonel Randy Roman <ref name= FMMercsp109/> | :* CO: Colonel Randy Roman <ref name= FMMercsp109/> | ||
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ballynure]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref> | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ballynure]]. <ref name = FMMercsp109 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | The spelling of "Fighting Urukhai" changed frequently | + | The spelling of "Fighting Urukhai" changed frequently between - and sometimes within - sources, with variations including "Urukhai", "Uruk-hai", "Urakhai" and others. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[A Different Hope]]'' | * ''[[A Different Hope]]'' | ||
* ''[[FedCom Civil War]]'' | * ''[[FedCom Civil War]]'' | ||
| − | + | * ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)|First Succession War]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | ||
* ''[[Hard Luck Case]]'' | * ''[[Hard Luck Case]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)| Second Succession War]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Fighting Urukhai, Bar Hounds]] | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Fighting Urukhai, Roman's Bar Hounds]] |