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{{infoBoxSolarisStable
| image = Blacklion.png
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| image   = [[File:Blacklion.png]]
| Founded =  
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| stablename = Black Lions Cooperative
| Dissolved =  
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| colors-badge = Black/purple <br/> A black lion's head <br/> with glowing red eyes <br/> set against a purple disk.
| Previous Names =  
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| experience = Regular (3067)
| Sport = Mech Dueling
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| rating = C+ (3067)
| League = [[Solaris Games]]
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| affiliation = [[Free Worlds League]]
| Affiliation = [[Free Worlds League]]
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| mech = 30 ([[3051]])<br>25 ([[3067]])
| Home = [[Solaris VII]]
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| battlearmor =
| Colors = Black/purple. A black lion's head with glowing red eyes set against a purple disk.
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| exoskeletons =
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| infantry =
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| vehicles =
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| vtols =
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| aerofighters =
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}}
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The Black Lions Cooperative is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] fighting stable. The stable is noted for being formed as a mutual group of MechWarriors rather than belonging to stablemaster or wealthy owner. They were as of 3067, longest lasting cooperative up to that time.
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The Black Lions Cooperative is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] fighting stable. The stable is noted for being formed as mutual group of MechWarrior verse owned by Stable Master or wealthy owner. They were as of 3067, longest lasting cooperative up to that time.
The Cooperative is based in [[Montenegro]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16 "STABLE-SPECIFIC RULES"</ref>
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Black Lions formed in [[3035]] by several [[Montenegro]] based MechWarriors with ties with various Free Worlds League regions. These independent warriors came together after being tired of the typical bureaucratic squabbling between [[Solaris Gaming Commission]] members.
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The Black Lions formed in [[3035]] by several [[Montenegro]] based MechWarriors with ties with various Free World League regions. These independent warriors came together after being tired of the typical bureaucratic squabbling between Solarian Gaming Commission members.
  
The Black Lions Cooperative managed to survive and thrived fighting off rival Cooperatives, Stables and crime families that infested Solaris City due to quality of MechWarriors among their ranks.  Because their independents and will allowing them overcome problems of Solaris's gaming circuit, the Cooperative is selective about which MechWarrior would join their ranks.<ref name=MPSVIIp21>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 21 - Black Lions Cooperative - History and how they operate.</ref>
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The Black Lions Cooperative managed to survive and thrived fighting off rival Cooperatives, Stables and crime families that infested Solaris City due to quality of MechWarriors among their ranks.  Because their independents and will allowing them overcome problems of Solaris's gaming circuit, the Cooperative is selective about which MechWarrior would join their ranks.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'' p. 21 - Black Lions Cooperative - History and how they operate.</ref>
  
 
==Operations==
 
==Operations==
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==Leadership==
 
==Leadership==
* "Gangbuster" [[Guido Akhbar]] - Guido was the Black Lions' leader as of [[3067]].<ref name=MPSVIIp21/>
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* "Gangbuster" [[Guido Akhbar]] - Guido Black Lion's leader as of 3067, who known for his theatrics, Iron will, and free-spirited mentality. He earned his nickname from stand off from a Montenegro gang named the Red Cobras Triad. This was due to his refusing the throw few matches in favor of the Red Cobras. Despite threats on his life, he kept attention in running the Cooperative smoothly.
  
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
==Notable Personnel==
  
 
===MechWarriors===
 
===MechWarriors===
In [[3051]] 40 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Black Lions Cooperative'''.<ref name ="SGM-GM">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 22 "Major Cooperatives"</ref>
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In [[3051]] 40 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Black Lions Cooperative'''.<ref name ="SGM-GM">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Game Master book'', p. 22 "Major Cooperatives"</ref>
  
31 were still doing that in [[3067]]<ref name=MPSVIIp21 />
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31 were still doing that in [[3067]]<ref name=""mappack">''Solaris VII: Mappack'', p. 21 "Black Lions Cooperative"</ref>
  
====Known MechWarriors====
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===Known MechWarriors===
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* [[Guido Akhbar]]
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* [[Daniel Wilson]]<ref name="SOLARISGMBp26">''Solaris Gamemaster's Book'', p. 26, "The Top 20"</ref>
! Era
 
! Comments
 
! References
 
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| [[Guido Akhbar]]
 
| [[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]]
 
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| <ref name=MPSVIIp21/>
 
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| [[Daniel Wilson]]
 
| [[Clan Invasion]]
 
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| <ref name="SOLARISGMBp26">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 26, "The Top 20"</ref>
 
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==Tactics and Style==
 
==Tactics and Style==
Due to the Black Lions' independent mentality, the Cooperative does not have any particular tactics they stick to.  The Lions' individual MechWarriors use their various style and tactics in the field, making it unpredictable for a foe to know what they will do in a match.
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Due to the Black Lion's independent mentality, the Cooperative does not have anyone tactics they stick too.  The Lions' individual MechWarrior use their various style & tactics in field, making unperdicable for a foe know what they will do in a match.
 
 
==Stable Characteristics==
 
* Experience = Regular (3067)
 
* Rating = B- C+ (3067)
 
* BattleMech = 30 in [[3051]] and 25 in [[3067]]
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
In [[3054]] their Standard Contract is 25 percent of fee and an initiation fee on 1,000 [[C-bill]]s.<ref name ="SGM-GM"/>
 
In [[3054]] their Standard Contract is 25 percent of fee and an initiation fee on 1,000 [[C-bill]]s.<ref name ="SGM-GM"/>
  
In [[3067]] their Standard Contract is 28 percent of the take per warrior and pays 1,500 C-bill initiation fee.<ref name=MPSVIIp21 />
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In [[3067]] their Standard Contract is 28 percent of the take per warrior and pays 1,500 C-bill initiation fee.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Solaris VII: Mappack'', p. 21 - "Black Lions Cooperative"</ref>
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
 
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===Game Rules===
 
===Game Rules===
When using Stable-Specific Rules, the Black Lions have a D Equipment Rating. Opponents in a Solaris match suffer from a -1 to their initiative due to Cooperative unpredictable nature.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 43, "Stable-Specific Rules" - Black Lions' Equipment rating and Force Specific Rules ability.</ref>  
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When using Stable-Specific Rules, the Black Lions have a D Equipment Rating. Opponents in a Solaris match suffer from a -1 to their initiative due to Cooperative unpredictable nature.<ref>''Mappacks: Solaris VII'', p. 43, "Stable-Specific Rules" - Black Lions' Equipment rating and Force Specific Rules ability.</ref>  
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
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*''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Cooperatives]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Cooperatives]]

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