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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The unit has its roots in | + | ===Formation=== |
| + | The unit has its roots in two former commands (Stone Hearts BattleMech company + Briar Patch Guard), because their commander have a romance. They were hired to defend the ARDC world of [[Great X]], where the two commanders fell in love in course of their garrison and merged their units. Unknown to Sarah Rose, that her romance with her future husband was cover-up to get his unit out of debt.<ref>''Mercenaries Suppliment II'' p. 23 - Formation of the Black Heart Roses and its ongoing problems.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ===FedCom Civil War era=== | |
| + | The unit's negotiations for extend their service with Kell Hounds broke down due to sell [[Morgan Kell|Morgan Kell's]] [[Archer]] to unit 'Mech collector, Sarah Heart-Rose in [[3064]]. The unit was fortunately hired shortly after by Baronet Simon Clease, CEO [[Rahne]] branch of the Zettle Metals Incorporated. The Baronet deployed the Black Heart Roses to a smelting in the city of Shawmut Springs. The unit fought off raids from the local rival Pro-[[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] Duke. | ||
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| + | After the civil war in 3067, they hired by the [[Niops Association]] to defend against [[Marian Hegemony|Marian]] Raiders. | ||
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| + | ===Jihad era actions=== | ||
| + | ===Defending Niops & the Rocky Marriage=== | ||
| + | As garrisoning of Niops had gone without any raids. Colonel Sarah Heart-Rose's marriage began to deteriorate as her husband, begun to became rumored to be romantically involved with local infantry commander. The unit gained access to Niopas's new tech, was able to bolster its infantry ranks to a additional battalion infantry consisting of troops using Mk. XXII Nighthawk Battle Armor. | ||
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| + | In [[3071]], the unit was deployed against elements of the [[VI Legio Ripariensis]] whom came to [[Niops V]] to steal world's star league era technology. As Legios approached the warehouses, they discovered that it was defended by two companies of [[NAM]] troops. When Legious's commander, [[Legatus]] Onufry Sopaczak, attempted marshal his troops, Colonel Heart-Rose slammed her battalion of Battlemechs into his rear flank. Rose's Briar Patch Guards, newly equipped with Mk XXII [[Nighthawk]] [[Battle Armor]], attacked spread out Marian troops. The Nighthawks of the Guard were noted for their take down of VI Legio's commander's [[Starslayer]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' P. 33 - Black Heart Roses - Unit's Infantry/Battle Armor forces involved in repelling Marian Hegemony raid in 3071.</ref><ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' p. 12 - Nighthawk Mk. XXII - unit's not named but actual armor used noted.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Political Strife & Allege destruction of Black Hearts Roses=== | ||
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| + | Political strife over the 3070s had effected the Niopian government. The unit attempted to stay neutral in these affairs, but it did not last. In February [[3076]], ''Briar Patch Guards'' lead by Lt. Colonel Rose, freed military & political prisoners, as well as his alleged lover. The Niops Association Militia demanded that Black Heart Roses surrender their prisoners. Colonel Heart-Rose demanded that her husband to return the prisoners to the military authorities of Nipos. Which he refused her orders, so Colonel Rose held her 'Mech forces neutral as NAM forces moved to attack Briar Patch Guards. However, NAM did not recognize Colonel Heart-Rose's 'Mechs neutrality and forced her to defend her unit. | ||
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| + | After the ensuing battle, Lt. Colonel Rose surrender and took responsibility for his action so his troops would survive the battle. The unit's mech forces suffered heavy damage, with only a company of 'Mech left and none fully operational. The infantry force was remained operational and its ability to fight lead to negations of their amnesty. | ||
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| + | Niopas Association agreed that the their militia forces had attacked Rose's mechs that were clearly only defending themselves. So merc unit was allow to leave without any charges pressed against them. However, the DropShip carrying only the 'Mech forces of Black Hearts Rose's mech force was lost due to engine explosion. Salvage tugs which recovered the wreck did not find any signs of Colonel Heart-Rose nor her 'mechs. However media reports possible sabotage being caused and that was their was small chance of Roses could have survived. The [[MRBC]] struck the unit's name from active roles of mercs and declared them a dead unit.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'' p. 88-89 - Black Heart Roses Dead - Unit actions on Niopas and its alleged destruction by sabotage.</ref> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | *Sara Heart-Rose commands the | + | *[[Colonel]] Sara Heart-Rose commands the mech unit and has a mech collection, what is strange for a woman. |
| − | *Johann Rose commands the infantry element and is a veteran commander. | + | *[[Leutnant-Colonel]] Johann Rose commands the infantry element and is a veteran commander. |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Black Heart Roses''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''Black Heart Roses''' (1 BattleMech [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable) |
* CO: [[Colonel]] Sarah Heart-Rose | * CO: [[Colonel]] Sarah Heart-Rose | ||
* XO: [[Major]] Shah Khan | * XO: [[Major]] Shah Khan | ||
- 40 Mechs with mixed equipment | - 40 Mechs with mixed equipment | ||
| − | '''Briar Patch Guards''' (2 Battalion/Veteran Reliable) | + | '''Briar Patch Guards''' (2 Infantry Battalion/Veteran Reliable) |
* CO/1st Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Johann Rose | * CO/1st Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Johann Rose | ||
* XO/2nd Battalion: Major David Ling | * XO/2nd Battalion: Major David Ling | ||
| − | - | + | - Trained in anti-'Mech tactics |
| + | ===3071=== | ||
| + | *'''Black Heart Roses''' (1 BattleMech Battalion/Veteran/Reliable) | ||
| + | *'''Briar Patch Guards''' (3 Infantry Battalion/Veteran Reliable) | ||
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| + | ===3076=== | ||
| + | **'''Black Heart Roses''' (1 BattleMech Company/Veteran/Reliable) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Sarah Heart-Rose is noted as collector of all things. Her BattleMech collection included [[Gray Noton|Gray Noton's]] [[Rifleman]], [[Axman]] | + | Sarah Heart-Rose is noted as collector of all things. Her BattleMech collection included [[Gray Noton|Gray Noton's]] [[Rifleman]], [[Axman]] allegedly owned by [[Adam Steiner]], [[Victor]], antique [[Striker]], and pair of rare [[Spartan|Spartans]].<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental II'' p. 23 - Black Heart Roses - list of some of Sarah Heart-Roses rare mechs.</ref> |
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| + | Jihad Hot Spots: 3076 article, does not state if the Briar Patch Guards remained with the unit. Only noting that surviving BattleMech Company was "lost" its dropship. Reports leaves possiblity of the unit isn't dead, unless further article disproves this. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
*''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 23 - "Unit Profile" | *''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 23 - "Unit Profile" | ||
| − | * Mercenaries Supplemental Update - p. | + | *''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' - p. 33 |
| − | *Jihad Hot Spotes 3076 - p. | + | *''Jihad Hot Spotes 3076'' - p. 88 |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands| | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
Revision as of 10:17, 7 July 2010
Contents
History
Formation
The unit has its roots in two former commands (Stone Hearts BattleMech company + Briar Patch Guard), because their commander have a romance. They were hired to defend the ARDC world of Great X, where the two commanders fell in love in course of their garrison and merged their units. Unknown to Sarah Rose, that her romance with her future husband was cover-up to get his unit out of debt.[1]
FedCom Civil War era
The unit's negotiations for extend their service with Kell Hounds broke down due to sell Morgan Kell's Archer to unit 'Mech collector, Sarah Heart-Rose in 3064. The unit was fortunately hired shortly after by Baronet Simon Clease, CEO Rahne branch of the Zettle Metals Incorporated. The Baronet deployed the Black Heart Roses to a smelting in the city of Shawmut Springs. The unit fought off raids from the local rival Pro-Katherine Steiner-Davion Duke.
After the civil war in 3067, they hired by the Niops Association to defend against Marian Raiders.
Jihad era actions
Defending Niops & the Rocky Marriage
As garrisoning of Niops had gone without any raids. Colonel Sarah Heart-Rose's marriage began to deteriorate as her husband, begun to became rumored to be romantically involved with local infantry commander. The unit gained access to Niopas's new tech, was able to bolster its infantry ranks to a additional battalion infantry consisting of troops using Mk. XXII Nighthawk Battle Armor.
In 3071, the unit was deployed against elements of the VI Legio Ripariensis whom came to Niops V to steal world's star league era technology. As Legios approached the warehouses, they discovered that it was defended by two companies of NAM troops. When Legious's commander, Legatus Onufry Sopaczak, attempted marshal his troops, Colonel Heart-Rose slammed her battalion of Battlemechs into his rear flank. Rose's Briar Patch Guards, newly equipped with Mk XXII Nighthawk Battle Armor, attacked spread out Marian troops. The Nighthawks of the Guard were noted for their take down of VI Legio's commander's Starslayer.[2][3]
Political Strife & Allege destruction of Black Hearts Roses
Political strife over the 3070s had effected the Niopian government. The unit attempted to stay neutral in these affairs, but it did not last. In February 3076, Briar Patch Guards lead by Lt. Colonel Rose, freed military & political prisoners, as well as his alleged lover. The Niops Association Militia demanded that Black Heart Roses surrender their prisoners. Colonel Heart-Rose demanded that her husband to return the prisoners to the military authorities of Nipos. Which he refused her orders, so Colonel Rose held her 'Mech forces neutral as NAM forces moved to attack Briar Patch Guards. However, NAM did not recognize Colonel Heart-Rose's 'Mechs neutrality and forced her to defend her unit.
After the ensuing battle, Lt. Colonel Rose surrender and took responsibility for his action so his troops would survive the battle. The unit's mech forces suffered heavy damage, with only a company of 'Mech left and none fully operational. The infantry force was remained operational and its ability to fight lead to negations of their amnesty.
Niopas Association agreed that the their militia forces had attacked Rose's mechs that were clearly only defending themselves. So merc unit was allow to leave without any charges pressed against them. However, the DropShip carrying only the 'Mech forces of Black Hearts Rose's mech force was lost due to engine explosion. Salvage tugs which recovered the wreck did not find any signs of Colonel Heart-Rose nor her 'mechs. However media reports possible sabotage being caused and that was their was small chance of Roses could have survived. The MRBC struck the unit's name from active roles of mercs and declared them a dead unit.[4]
Officers
- Colonel Sara Heart-Rose commands the mech unit and has a mech collection, what is strange for a woman.
- Leutnant-Colonel Johann Rose commands the infantry element and is a veteran commander.
Tactics
The unit is skilled in isolating individual enemy BattleMechs, and anti-'Mech infantry attacks.
Support
- Technical support for a full regiment
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: D
3071
Dragoon Rating: D[5]
Composition
3067
Black Heart Roses (1 BattleMech Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)
- 40 Mechs with mixed equipment
Briar Patch Guards (2 Infantry Battalion/Veteran Reliable)
- CO/1st Battalion: Lieutenant Colonel Johann Rose
- XO/2nd Battalion: Major David Ling
- Trained in anti-'Mech tactics
3071
- Black Heart Roses (1 BattleMech Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)
- Briar Patch Guards (3 Infantry Battalion/Veteran Reliable)
3076
- Black Heart Roses (1 BattleMech Company/Veteran/Reliable)
Notes
Sarah Heart-Rose is noted as collector of all things. Her BattleMech collection included Gray Noton's Rifleman, Axman allegedly owned by Adam Steiner, Victor, antique Striker, and pair of rare Spartans.[6]
Jihad Hot Spots: 3076 article, does not state if the Briar Patch Guards remained with the unit. Only noting that surviving BattleMech Company was "lost" its dropship. Reports leaves possiblity of the unit isn't dead, unless further article disproves this.
References
- ↑ Mercenaries Suppliment II p. 23 - Formation of the Black Heart Roses and its ongoing problems.
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update P. 33 - Black Heart Roses - Unit's Infantry/Battle Armor forces involved in repelling Marian Hegemony raid in 3071.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075 p. 12 - Nighthawk Mk. XXII - unit's not named but actual armor used noted.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076 p. 88-89 - Black Heart Roses Dead - Unit actions on Niopas and its alleged destruction by sabotage.
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update p. 33 - Rating still same 3071.
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental II p. 23 - Black Heart Roses - list of some of Sarah Heart-Roses rare mechs.
- Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 23 - "Unit Profile"
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update - p. 33
- Jihad Hot Spotes 3076 - p. 88