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Line 9: | Nickname = Covert Bandits | Nickname = Covert Bandits | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]<br>[[Circinus Federation]] | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]<br>[[Circinus Federation]] − | Parent Command = Independent + | Parent Command = None | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Black Warriors''' were a mercenary unit turned pirate band associated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They were led by the President of the Federation, H. R. McIntyre. + + + The '''Black Warriors''' were a mercenary-unit-turned-pirate-band associated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They were led by the President of the Federation, H.R. McIntyre. == History == == History == The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 42</ref> Later records indicate that the Black Warriors were former [[SLDF]] troops who had left to become mercenaries. Despite this, they worked extensively with the SLDF during the [[Amaris Civil War]], functioning largely as a training cadre.<ref name=fmp99>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 99</ref> The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 42</ref> Later records indicate that the Black Warriors were former [[SLDF]] troops who had left to become mercenaries. Despite this, they worked extensively with the SLDF during the [[Amaris Civil War]], functioning largely as a training cadre.<ref name=fmp99>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 99</ref> − Word of Blake documents indicate than the Warriors were originally Star League Loyalists. After Kerensky's [[Operation EXODUS]], they turned into pirates (it appears the Warriors were left behind due to a communication error).<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 98</ref> + Word of Blake documents indicate than the Warriors were, originally, Star League Loyalists. Only after Kerensky's [[Operation Exodus]] (it appears the Warriors were left behind because a communication error) they turned pirates.<ref>''BattleTech Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 98</ref> Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries. Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries. − The [[Eridani Light Horse]] moved to [[Circinus]] in 2853 to launch raids against the Lyran Commonwealth. Both groups, as old Star League units, worked together, launching raids against their common foe. However, when the Light Horse uncovered that the Warriors were really pirates, at the end of the war they parted ways. The Warriors saw this as a betrayal, and since then keep a deep hate toward the ELH.<ref name=fmp99 /> The Light Horse landed at the behest of [[Charles Marik (29th c.)|Charles Marik]] who saw an opportunity to both destroy the Warriors and attack the Commonwealth. The Black Warriors were eventually destroyed by the Light Horse. The ELH then moved on to attack the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], leaving the world to be garrisoned by the Free Worlds League Military. Actions taken by these garrison troops fanned the flames of hatred for the League.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 70</ref> Though destroyed in [[2864]]<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 100</ref> the Black Warriors would rebuild. + The [[Eridani Light Horse]] moved to planet [[Circinus]], in 2853, to launch raids against the Lyran Commonwealth. Both groups, as old Star League units, worked together, launching raids against their common foe. However, when the Light Horse uncovered than the Warriors were, really, pirates, at the end of the war they parted ways. The Warriors saw this as a betrayal, and since then keep a deep hate toward the ELH.<ref>''BattleTech Field Manual periphery'' p. 99</ref> The Light Horse landed at the behest of [[Charles Marik]] who saw an opportunity to both destroy the Warriors and attack the Commonwealth. The Black Warriors were eventually destroyed by the Light Horse. The ELH then moved on to attack the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], leaving the world to be garrisoned by the Free Worlds League Military. Actions taken by these garrison troops fanned the flames of hatred for the League.<ref>''Second Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 70</ref> Though destroyed in [[2864]]<ref>''Second Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 100</ref> the Black Warriors would rebuild. − During [[Operation DAGGER]], the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] actually contracted the Black Warriors to assist them against the [[6th Orloff Grenadiers]]. The Hussars had taken [[Cerillos]], the Sixth Orloff's baseworld, and couldn't hold it. The contract stipulated that the Warriors would receive access to Lyran supplies. The combined Hussar/Warrior force eventually lost Cerillos, but the salvage and Lyran supplies allowed the Black Warriors to raise two more regiments in [[3032]].<ref name=fmp99/> + During [[Operation Dagger]] the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] actually contracted the Black Warriors to assist them against the [[6th Orloff Grenadiers]]. The Hussars had taken [[Cerillos]], the Sixth Orloff's baseworld, and couldn't hold it. The contract stipulated that the Warriors would receive access to Lyran supplies. The combined Hussar/Warrior force eventually lost Cerillos, but the salvage and Lyran supplies allowed the Black Warriors to raise two more regiments in [[3032]].<ref name=fmp99/> − Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion.<ref name=HMPSp170>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 170</ref> McIntyre then led the Warriors to a string of disastrous defeats, including a failed invasion of the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] and a long war against guerrillas on the planet Alpheratz. This led to a decline in the strength of the Warriors from three battalions to only one, and helped to breed dissent within the ranks. The loss of seven battalions of troops led to a coup against the President of the Federation. The Warriors were reduced to a battalion. Eventually a truce was reached, and Fritz Donner was appointed to lead the unit.<ref name=fmp99/> + Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion<ref name=HMPSp170>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 170</ref>. McIntyre then led the Warriors to a string of disastrous defeats, including a failed invasion of the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] and a long war against guerillas on the planet Alpheratz. This led to a decline in the strength of the Warriors from three battalions to only one, and helped to breed dissent within the ranks. The loss of seven battalions of troops led to a coup against the President of the Federation. The Warriors were reduced to a battalion. Eventually a truce was reached, and Fritz Donner was appointed to lead the unit.<ref name=fmp99/> − During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Warriors used the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s preoccupation with the Clan front to raid several Commonwealth systems. These raids were covered by the President making several diplomatic overtures to the Commonwealth as a distraction. The Black Warriors hit [[Son Hoa]] and [[Khon Kaen]], frequently clashing with the [[Mobile Fire]] mercenary unit. These raids came to an end in [[3058]] however, when the [[Timbuktu Theater Militia|Timbuktu Theater March Militia]] raided every system held by the Circinus Federation. The FedCom unit created many problems for the Federation, but the Warriors were out raiding and not present for the assaults. The Warriors raided [[Sierra]] and defeated the [[5th Oriente Hussars]] in [[3056]]. The Sixth Orloff Grenadiers coordinated their retaliatory strikes with the Timbuktu TMM in 3058 to gain their revenge. Prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Black Warriors were raiding the [[Marian Hegemony]] and [[New Colony Region]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 101</ref> The Black Warriors also responded to raids by the [[Teyvareb TTM]].<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 120</ref> + During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Warriors used the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s preoccupation with the Clan front to raid several Commonwealth systems. These raids were covered by the President making several diplomatic overtures to the Commonwealth as a distraction. The Black Warriors hit [[Son Hoa]] and [[Khon Kaen]], frequently clashing with the [[Mobile Fire]] mercenary unit. These raids came to an end in [[3058]] however, when the [[Timbuktu Theater Militia|Timbuktu Theater March Militia]] raided every system held by the Circinicus Federation. The FedCom unit created many problems for the Federation, but the Warriors were out raiding and not present for the assaults. The Warriors raided [[Sierra]] and defeated the [[5th Oriente Hussars]] in [[3056]]. The Sixth Orloff Grenadiers coordinated their retaliatory strikes with the Timbuktu TMM in 3058 to gain their revenge. Prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Black Warriors were raiding the [[Marian Hegemony]] and [[New Colony Region]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 101</ref> The Black Warriors also responded to raids by the [[Teyvareb TTM]].<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 120</ref> In late 3065 and 3066 the Black Warriors raided multiple [[Marian Hegemony]] systems. They did so with the covert support of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Rim Commonality]], and the [[Word of Blake]]. The Magistracy and Commonality hired small mercenary commands to help the Federation, while the Blakists provided upgraded 'Mechs and other equipment. The Warriors were able to stop the invasion of the Federation by the Hegemony. After they halted the assault, the Black Warriors left Federation space.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 197</ref><ref name=HMPSp168>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 168</ref> In late 3065 and 3066 the Black Warriors raided multiple [[Marian Hegemony]] systems. They did so with the covert support of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Rim Commonality]], and the [[Word of Blake]]. The Magistracy and Commonality hired small mercenary commands to help the Federation, while the Blakists provided upgraded 'Mechs and other equipment. The Warriors were able to stop the invasion of the Federation by the Hegemony. After they halted the assault, the Black Warriors left Federation space.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 197</ref><ref name=HMPSp168>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 168</ref> − The BattleMechs provided by the Word of Blake were known to be WSP-3L ''[[Wasp]]'', PXH-4L ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', WHM-9S ''[[Warhammer]]'' and GOL-2H ''[[Goliath]]'' models.<ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', pp. 18, 24, 46, 50</ref> + The BattleMechs provided by the Word of Blake were known to be WSP-3L ''[[Wasp]]'', PXH-4L ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', WHM-9S ''[[Warhammer]]'' and GOL-2H ''[[Goliath]]'' models.<ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 18, 24, 46, 50</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 43:
Line 46: | [[Colonel]]||[[Zachariah Cirion]]||[[2770]] | [[Colonel]]||[[Zachariah Cirion]]||[[2770]] |- |- − | Colonel||[[Anglica Cirion]]||[[2853]]<ref name=DD>''Dying Dignity''</ref> + | Colonel||[[Adam Cirion]]||[[3025]] - [[3033]]<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 102</ref><ref name=HMPSp170/> |- |- − | Colonel||[[Adam Cirion]]||[[3025]] - [[3033]]<ref name=FMPp102>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 102</ref><ref name=HMPSp170/> + | President ||[[H.R. McIntyre|H.R. "Little Bob" McIntyre]]||3033 - [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp79>''20 Year Update'', p. 79, "Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=HMPSp170/> |- |- − | President ||[[H. R. McIntyre|H. R. "Little Bob" McIntyre]]||3033 - [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp79>''20 Year Update'', p. 79: "Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=HMPSp170/> + | Colonel||[[Fritz Donner]]||[[3058]] - [[3064]]<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)''</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 102</ref> |- |- − | Colonel||[[Fritz Donner]]||[[3058]] - [[3064]]<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition''</ref><ref name=FMPp102 />+ | Colonel||[[Michael Cirion]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMP103>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 103, "Black Warriors Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU203>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 203, "Circinus Federation Deployment Table"</ref> − |- − | Colonel||[[Michael Cirion]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMP103>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 103: "Black Warriors Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU203>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 203: "Circinus Federation Deployment Table"</ref> |- |- |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics that are similar to those of the [[Eridani Light Horse]].<ref name=FMP103/><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 170–171</ref> + The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics that are similar to those of the [[Eridani Light Horse]].<ref name=FMP103/><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 170-171</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== + ===2770=== ===2770=== '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable) '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable) * CO: Zachariah Cirion * CO: Zachariah Cirion - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. − === 2786 - 2821=== === 2786 - 2821=== − '''Black Warriors''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> + '''Black Warriors''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name= FSSp140>’’ First Succession War’’, p. 140</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Circinus]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 28 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Circinus]].<ref name=1SWp140/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Circinus]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 28 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Circinus]]. <ref name= FSSp140/> ===3025=== ===3025=== Line 72:
Line 73: * CO: Adam Cirion * CO: Adam Cirion - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. − ===3050=== ===3050=== '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp79/> '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp79/> Line 87:
Line 87: '''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> '''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> * CO: Major Kieran Yothers * CO: Major Kieran Yothers − - The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion. + - The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion. '''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> '''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> Line 95:
Line 95: '''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> '''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> * CO: Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom * CO: Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom − - The Horses are equipped with hovertanks and [[VTOL]]s. + - The Horses are equipped with hovertanks and [[VTOL]]s. '''Black Dogs''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> '''Black Dogs''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> Line 110:
Line 110: * CO: Colonel Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom) * CO: Colonel Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom) − '''Black Dogs''' (Reinforced Battalion/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=FMU203/> + '''Black Dogs''' (Reinforced Battalion/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=FMU203/> * CO: Major Jebediah Gorst * CO: Major Jebediah Gorst + + <div class="gamerules"> + + == Game Rules== + + </div> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[Dying Dignity]]'' (short story)+ *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' − * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' + *''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' + [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Black Warriors]] [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Black Warriors]] [[Category:Circinus Federation Commands|Black Warriors]] [[Category:Circinus Federation Commands|Black Warriors]]
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| − | The '''Black Warriors''' were a mercenary unit turned pirate band associated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They were led by the President of the Federation, H. R. McIntyre. | + | |
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| + | The '''Black Warriors''' were a mercenary-unit-turned-pirate-band associated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They were led by the President of the Federation, H.R. McIntyre. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 42</ref> Later records indicate that the Black Warriors were former [[SLDF]] troops who had left to become mercenaries. Despite this, they worked extensively with the SLDF during the [[Amaris Civil War]], functioning largely as a training cadre.<ref name=fmp99>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 99</ref> | The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 42</ref> Later records indicate that the Black Warriors were former [[SLDF]] troops who had left to become mercenaries. Despite this, they worked extensively with the SLDF during the [[Amaris Civil War]], functioning largely as a training cadre.<ref name=fmp99>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 99</ref> | ||
| − | Word of Blake documents indicate than the Warriors were originally Star League Loyalists. | + | Word of Blake documents indicate than the Warriors were, originally, Star League Loyalists. Only after Kerensky's [[Operation Exodus]] (it appears the Warriors were left behind because a communication error) they turned pirates.<ref>''BattleTech Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 98</ref> |
Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries. | Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries. | ||
| − | The [[Eridani Light Horse]] moved to [[Circinus]] in 2853 to launch raids against the Lyran Commonwealth. Both groups, as old Star League units, worked together, launching raids against their common foe. However, when the Light Horse uncovered | + | The [[Eridani Light Horse]] moved to planet [[Circinus]], in 2853, to launch raids against the Lyran Commonwealth. Both groups, as old Star League units, worked together, launching raids against their common foe. However, when the Light Horse uncovered than the Warriors were, really, pirates, at the end of the war they parted ways. The Warriors saw this as a betrayal, and since then keep a deep hate toward the ELH.<ref>''BattleTech Field Manual periphery'' p. 99</ref> The Light Horse landed at the behest of [[Charles Marik]] who saw an opportunity to both destroy the Warriors and attack the Commonwealth. The Black Warriors were eventually destroyed by the Light Horse. The ELH then moved on to attack the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], leaving the world to be garrisoned by the Free Worlds League Military. Actions taken by these garrison troops fanned the flames of hatred for the League.<ref>''Second Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 70</ref> Though destroyed in [[2864]]<ref>''Second Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 100</ref> the Black Warriors would rebuild. |
| − | During [[Operation | + | During [[Operation Dagger]] the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] actually contracted the Black Warriors to assist them against the [[6th Orloff Grenadiers]]. The Hussars had taken [[Cerillos]], the Sixth Orloff's baseworld, and couldn't hold it. The contract stipulated that the Warriors would receive access to Lyran supplies. The combined Hussar/Warrior force eventually lost Cerillos, but the salvage and Lyran supplies allowed the Black Warriors to raise two more regiments in [[3032]].<ref name=fmp99/> |
| − | Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion | + | Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion<ref name=HMPSp170>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 170</ref>. McIntyre then led the Warriors to a string of disastrous defeats, including a failed invasion of the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] and a long war against guerillas on the planet Alpheratz. This led to a decline in the strength of the Warriors from three battalions to only one, and helped to breed dissent within the ranks. The loss of seven battalions of troops led to a coup against the President of the Federation. The Warriors were reduced to a battalion. Eventually a truce was reached, and Fritz Donner was appointed to lead the unit.<ref name=fmp99/> |
| − | During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Warriors used the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s preoccupation with the Clan front to raid several Commonwealth systems. These raids were covered by the President making several diplomatic overtures to the Commonwealth as a distraction. The Black Warriors hit [[Son Hoa]] and [[Khon Kaen]], frequently clashing with the [[Mobile Fire]] mercenary unit. These raids came to an end in [[3058]] however, when the [[Timbuktu Theater Militia|Timbuktu Theater March Militia]] raided every system held by the | + | During the [[Clan Invasion]] the Warriors used the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s preoccupation with the Clan front to raid several Commonwealth systems. These raids were covered by the President making several diplomatic overtures to the Commonwealth as a distraction. The Black Warriors hit [[Son Hoa]] and [[Khon Kaen]], frequently clashing with the [[Mobile Fire]] mercenary unit. These raids came to an end in [[3058]] however, when the [[Timbuktu Theater Militia|Timbuktu Theater March Militia]] raided every system held by the Circinicus Federation. The FedCom unit created many problems for the Federation, but the Warriors were out raiding and not present for the assaults. The Warriors raided [[Sierra]] and defeated the [[5th Oriente Hussars]] in [[3056]]. The Sixth Orloff Grenadiers coordinated their retaliatory strikes with the Timbuktu TMM in 3058 to gain their revenge. Prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]] the Black Warriors were raiding the [[Marian Hegemony]] and [[New Colony Region]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 101</ref> The Black Warriors also responded to raids by the [[Teyvareb TTM]].<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 120</ref> |
In late 3065 and 3066 the Black Warriors raided multiple [[Marian Hegemony]] systems. They did so with the covert support of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Rim Commonality]], and the [[Word of Blake]]. The Magistracy and Commonality hired small mercenary commands to help the Federation, while the Blakists provided upgraded 'Mechs and other equipment. The Warriors were able to stop the invasion of the Federation by the Hegemony. After they halted the assault, the Black Warriors left Federation space.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 197</ref><ref name=HMPSp168>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 168</ref> | In late 3065 and 3066 the Black Warriors raided multiple [[Marian Hegemony]] systems. They did so with the covert support of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Rim Commonality]], and the [[Word of Blake]]. The Magistracy and Commonality hired small mercenary commands to help the Federation, while the Blakists provided upgraded 'Mechs and other equipment. The Warriors were able to stop the invasion of the Federation by the Hegemony. After they halted the assault, the Black Warriors left Federation space.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 197</ref><ref name=HMPSp168>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 168</ref> | ||
| − | The BattleMechs provided by the Word of Blake were known to be WSP-3L ''[[Wasp]]'', PXH-4L ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', WHM-9S ''[[Warhammer]]'' and GOL-2H ''[[Goliath]]'' models.<ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', | + | The BattleMechs provided by the Word of Blake were known to be WSP-3L ''[[Wasp]]'', PXH-4L ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', WHM-9S ''[[Warhammer]]'' and GOL-2H ''[[Goliath]]'' models.<ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 18, 24, 46, 50</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | | | + | | President ||[[H.R. McIntyre|H.R. "Little Bob" McIntyre]]||3033 - [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp79>''20 Year Update'', p. 79, "Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=HMPSp170/> |
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| − | | | + | | Colonel||[[Fritz Donner]]||[[3058]] - [[3064]]<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)''</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 102</ref> |
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| − | + | | Colonel||[[Michael Cirion]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMP103>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 103, "Black Warriors Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU203>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 203, "Circinus Federation Deployment Table"</ref> | |
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| − | | Colonel||[[Michael Cirion]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMP103>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 103 | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics that are similar to those of the [[Eridani Light Horse]].<ref name=FMP103/><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. | + | The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics that are similar to those of the [[Eridani Light Horse]].<ref name=FMP103/><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 170-171</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===2770=== | ===2770=== | ||
'''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable) | '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable) | ||
* CO: Zachariah Cirion | * CO: Zachariah Cirion | ||
- The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. | - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. | ||
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=== 2786 - 2821=== | === 2786 - 2821=== | ||
| − | '''Black Warriors''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name= | + | '''Black Warriors''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name= FSSp140>’’ First Succession War’’, p. 140</ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Circinus]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 28 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Circinus]].<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Circinus]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 28 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Circinus]]. <ref name= FSSp140/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
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* CO: Adam Cirion | * CO: Adam Cirion | ||
- The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. | - The unit is stationed at this time on [[Circinus]]. | ||
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===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
'''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp79/> | '''Black Warriors''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp79/> | ||
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'''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
* CO: Major Kieran Yothers | * CO: Major Kieran Yothers | ||
| − | - The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion. | + | - The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion. |
'''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
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'''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
* CO: Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom | * CO: Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom | ||
| − | - The Horses are equipped with hovertanks and [[VTOL]]s. | + | - The Horses are equipped with hovertanks and [[VTOL]]s. |
'''Black Dogs''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Dogs''' (2 [[Company|Companies]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
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* CO: Colonel Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom) | * CO: Colonel Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom) | ||
| − | '''Black Dogs''' (Reinforced Battalion/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=FMU203/> | + | '''Black Dogs''' (Reinforced Battalion/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=FMU203/> |
* CO: Major Jebediah Gorst | * CO: Major Jebediah Gorst | ||
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| + | == Game Rules== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | + | *''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Second Succession War ( | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'' | + | |
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Black Warriors]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Black Warriors]] | ||
[[Category:Circinus Federation Commands|Black Warriors]] | [[Category:Circinus Federation Commands|Black Warriors]] | ||