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| + | | image = [[Image:Black_Knight_Legion.png|Black Knight Legion]] | ||
| + | | Designation = Black Knight Legion | ||
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| + | | Disbanded = | ||
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| + | | Affiliation = Mercenary | ||
| + | | Parent Command = Independent | ||
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| + | The '''Black Knight Legion''' was a [[mercenary]] unit of the [[Inner Sphere]]. The legionnaires were famous throughout the Inner Sphere for having two purposes: money and quality. With their fearsome reputation of fearless warriors they proved themselves deadly, efficient and reliable. However, like most mercenaries, they did not care about ethics, fighting always for the highest bidder. | ||
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| + | ==Canonicity== | ||
| + | The Black Knight Legion was initially introduced as the protagonist unit in the computer game ''[[MechWarrior 4: Black Knight]]''. Computer games do not fall under the current definition of [[canon]] for the [[BattleTech]] universe even though they are official, licensed BattleTech products, and are considered apocryphal. However, the Black Knight Legion is referenced as accepting a Steiner contract to depose [[Duke of Kentares IV|Duke]] [[Ian Dresari]] in [[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21|''Recognition Guide ilClan, vol. 21'']], an approved canon source. Unlike the events of the game, they are noted as being defeated by [[Allies (FCCW)|Allied]] forces on that planet, and no other details about them currently exist.<ref name=RGiCv21p8>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 8</ref> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Sedaris Insurrection=== | ===Sedaris Insurrection=== | ||
| − | The Legion | + | The Legion outmaneuvered, outfought, and outlasted "rebel upstarts," securing the world for its nominal government. |
===Massacre of Canteron=== | ===Massacre of Canteron=== | ||
The Legionnaires sold their lives dearly while successfully evacuating the planet's royal family. | The Legionnaires sold their lives dearly while successfully evacuating the planet's royal family. | ||
| − | Working for the [[Corvatti Corporation]], the Legion wiped out the pirates threatening Corvatti mining assets | + | Working for the [[Corvatti Corporation]], the Legion wiped out the pirates threatening Corvatti mining assets. |
===Liberation of Kentares IV=== | ===Liberation of Kentares IV=== | ||
| − | Colonel [[Michael Lawhorn]] was double-crossed by his Lyran employer and killed in | + | The Legion was then approached by a [[Lyran Alliance]] mercenary liaison officer, Major [[Carissa Dupree]], and offered a contract to support the [[Kentares Free Army]] in taking back [[Kentares IV]] on behalf of [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. |
| + | Colonel [[Michael Lawhorn]] was double-crossed by his Lyran employer and killed in May of 3063. Command of the unit was passed on to [[Eric McClair]]. | ||
McClair and his lancemates nearly killed Duke [[Ian Dresari]] and eliminated three of his closest supporters. | McClair and his lancemates nearly killed Duke [[Ian Dresari]] and eliminated three of his closest supporters. | ||
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===Payback=== | ===Payback=== | ||
The Legion took revenge on their former Lyran employer, Major Dupree, by hunting her down and wiping out the entire Lyran garrison on [[Voltrat III]]. The Legion subsequently made the planet their base of operations. | The Legion took revenge on their former Lyran employer, Major Dupree, by hunting her down and wiping out the entire Lyran garrison on [[Voltrat III]]. The Legion subsequently made the planet their base of operations. | ||
| + | ==Officers== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Black Knight Legion''' | ||
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| + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Michael Lawhorn]]||[[3063]]<ref name=MW4BK>''MechWarrior 4: Black Knight''</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Colonel||[[Eric McClair]]||3063<ref name=MW4BK/> | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Tactics== |
| − | + | Unknown. | |
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | ===3062=== | ||
| + | '''Black Knight Legion''' operate at least a reinforced [[company]]: | ||
*Alpha Lance | *Alpha Lance | ||
| + | **[[Black Knight]] - [[Michael Lawhorn]]<ref name=MW4BK/> | ||
| + | **[[Mad Cat]] - Sgt Anders | ||
| + | **[[Mad Cat]] - Sgt Lustig | ||
| + | **[[Mad Cat]] - Cpl Adan | ||
*Striker Lance | *Striker Lance | ||
| + | **[[Eric McClair]] | ||
| + | **[[Ben Radclife]] | ||
| + | **[[Isabel Rodriguez]] | ||
| + | **[[Robert Olson]] | ||
*Flanker Lance | *Flanker Lance | ||
| + | **[[Greg Mathers]] | ||
*Hammer Lance | *Hammer Lance | ||
| + | **[[Alan Cain]] | ||
| + | *Havoc Lance (Destroyed along with Alpha and Hammer) | ||
| + | *Coyote Platoon (Special forces - reprograms missile facilities on Voltrat 3) | ||
| + | *Phoenix Wing (Stiletto-class fighters, provided support during the Corvatti Corporation contract) | ||
| + | *Sundance Wing (Stiletto-class fighters, provided support during the Corvatti Corporation contract) | ||
| + | *Raven Wing | ||
| + | *Nova Wing | ||
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| + | ===Other personnel=== | ||
| + | * [[Badger (Character)|Badger]] | ||
| + | * [[Mandrill (Character)|Mandrill]] | ||
| + | * Howler | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[MechWarrior | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Black Knight]]'' Expansion Pack |
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Latest revision as of 03:28, 31 January 2024
 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
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| Black Knight Legion | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
The Black Knight Legion was a mercenary unit of the Inner Sphere. The legionnaires were famous throughout the Inner Sphere for having two purposes: money and quality. With their fearsome reputation of fearless warriors they proved themselves deadly, efficient and reliable. However, like most mercenaries, they did not care about ethics, fighting always for the highest bidder.
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Canonicity[edit]
The Black Knight Legion was initially introduced as the protagonist unit in the computer game MechWarrior 4: Black Knight. Computer games do not fall under the current definition of canon for the BattleTech universe even though they are official, licensed BattleTech products, and are considered apocryphal. However, the Black Knight Legion is referenced as accepting a Steiner contract to depose Duke Ian Dresari in Recognition Guide ilClan, vol. 21, an approved canon source. Unlike the events of the game, they are noted as being defeated by Allied forces on that planet, and no other details about them currently exist.[1]
History[edit]
Sedaris Insurrection[edit]
The Legion outmaneuvered, outfought, and outlasted "rebel upstarts," securing the world for its nominal government.
Massacre of Canteron[edit]
The Legionnaires sold their lives dearly while successfully evacuating the planet's royal family.
Working for the Corvatti Corporation, the Legion wiped out the pirates threatening Corvatti mining assets.
Liberation of Kentares IV[edit]
The Legion was then approached by a Lyran Alliance mercenary liaison officer, Major Carissa Dupree, and offered a contract to support the Kentares Free Army in taking back Kentares IV on behalf of Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion. Colonel Michael Lawhorn was double-crossed by his Lyran employer and killed in May of 3063. Command of the unit was passed on to Eric McClair.
McClair and his lancemates nearly killed Duke Ian Dresari and eliminated three of his closest supporters.
Payback[edit]
The Legion took revenge on their former Lyran employer, Major Dupree, by hunting her down and wiping out the entire Lyran garrison on Voltrat III. The Legion subsequently made the planet their base of operations.
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Black Knight Legion | |||
| Colonel | Michael Lawhorn | 3063[2] | |
| Colonel | Eric McClair | 3063[2] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3062[edit]
Black Knight Legion operate at least a reinforced company:
- Alpha Lance
- Black Knight - Michael Lawhorn[2]
- Mad Cat - Sgt Anders
- Mad Cat - Sgt Lustig
- Mad Cat - Cpl Adan
- Striker Lance
- Flanker Lance
- Hammer Lance
- Havoc Lance (Destroyed along with Alpha and Hammer)
- Coyote Platoon (Special forces - reprograms missile facilities on Voltrat 3)
- Phoenix Wing (Stiletto-class fighters, provided support during the Corvatti Corporation contract)
- Sundance Wing (Stiletto-class fighters, provided support during the Corvatti Corporation contract)
- Raven Wing
- Nova Wing
Other personnel[edit]
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Expansion Pack