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'''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref>
  
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==Description==
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==History==
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'''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family.
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The stable was formed in [[3033]].<ref name=RS3055U/>
  
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==History==
 
 
===Solaris Riots of 3062===
 
===Solaris Riots of 3062===
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As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion.  Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion.  On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines.  Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting.  During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior Garrett, a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired [[Masakari]] [[OmniMech]]. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the [[Draconis Combine|destroyer of his Clan]].  Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vangriff re-match in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots.</ref>
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As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion.  Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion.  On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines.  Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting.  During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior [[Garrett (Blackstar Stables)|Garrett]], a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired ''[[Masakari]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the [[Draconis Combine|destroyer of his Clan]].  Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vandergriff rematch in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots</ref>
  
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After this events, the Stable suffered massive deflections and nearly dissapeared.<ref name=Mappackp22/>
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After this events, the Stable suffered massive defections and nearly disappeared.<ref name=Mappackp22>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067</ref>
  
 
===New owner and rebuilding===
 
===New owner and rebuilding===
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The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] business man named, Nigel Daelun. Despite his lack of experience with as Stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of [[3067]].<ref name=Mappackp22>''Mappacks: Solaris VII'', p. 22 - Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067.</ref>
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The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] businessman named [[Nigel Daelun]]. Despite his lack of experience with as stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of [[3062]].<ref name=Mappackp22/> In the words of the new stablemaster Nigel Daelun, ''"The actions of Michael Searcy and Drew Hasek-Davion badly tarnished Blackstar's reputation''". He started to search for fighters with talent, but more importantly, with integrity.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref> [[Ryveg|Ryveg "Greystar"]] career in Class IV did help on this resurgence.<ref name=RGiCv7p10/>
  
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On [[3132]] the stablemaster was Jeremiah Daelun.<ref name=DAINN_p120>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 120 "Blackstar’s Kirkpatrick Claims 3132 S7 Championship"</ref>
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===Dark Age===
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The Stable was still active during the [[Dark Age]].<ref name=DAINN_p120/>
  
 
==Operations==
 
==Operations==
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Unknown.
  
 
==Stablemasters and Owner==
 
==Stablemasters and Owner==
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* As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politicacian whom attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically and that was stopped first by [[Victor Stenier-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercusions against him, he travelled to [[Solaris]] where he bought Backstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of [[3062]] in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in [[Black Hills]]). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran alied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of [[Torrence Klein]]), and even trying to have killed [[James Stroud]], stable owner from the [[Skye Tigers Stables]].<ref name=IoV>''Illusions of Victory''</ref>
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* As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he traveled to [[Solaris]] where he bought Blackstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of [[3062]] in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in [[Black Hills]]). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran allied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of [[Torrence Klein]]), and even trying to have killed [[James Stroud]], stable owner from the [[Skye Tigers Stables]].<ref name=IoV>''Illusions of Victory''</ref>
  
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* As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigre and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/>
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* As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/>
  
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* As of [[3132]], [[Jeremiah Daelun]] was the stablemaster of '''Blackstar'''.<ref name="DAINN_p326">''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 326 "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Conclusion)"</ref>
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* As of [[3132]], [[Jeremiah Daelun]] was the stablemaster of '''Blackstar'''.<ref name="DAINN_p326">''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 326: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Conclusion)"</ref><ref name=DAINN_p120>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 120: "Blackstar's Kirkpatrick Claims 3132 S7 Championship"</ref>
  
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
===Instructors===
 
===Instructors===
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*'''Vince Cooper''' is a retired veteran of the [[First Aragon Borderers]] that served as a [[Colonel]] under [[Michael Hasek-Davion]] and remains a staunchy anti-[[Federated Commonwealth]]. Though 96 years at [[3051]] he has not lost his edge. He is a severe trainer though he is know to be able to praise them if impressed. The MechWarriors adore him, maybe even more than the stablemaster.<ref>''Solaris VII Boxed Set - Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16 "Instructor"</ref>
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* [[Vince Cooper]] is a retired veteran of the [[First Aragon Borderers]] that served as a [[Colonel]] under [[Michael Hasek-Davion]] and remains a staunchly anti-[[Federated Commonwealth]]. Though 96 years at [[3051]] he has not lost his edge. He is a severe trainer though he is known to praise them if impressed. The MechWarriors adore him, maybe even more than the stablemaster.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16: "Instructor"</ref>
  
 
=== Master Technician===
 
=== Master Technician===
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* '''Gordon Willner''' is the Senior Tech of the stable. His technology expertise is unquestioned, though his interpersonal skills are lacking.<ref>''Solaris VII Boxed Set - Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16 "Senior Tech"</ref>
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* [[Gordon Willner]] is the Senior Tech of the stable. His technology expertise is unquestioned, though his interpersonal skills are lacking.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16: "Senior Tech"</ref>
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* ''Erin Cornsbuck'' also doubles as Master Technician in [[3067]].<ref name=Mappackp22/>
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* [[Erin Cornsbuck]] also doubles as Weapons Master in [[3067]].<ref name=Mappackp22/>
  
 
===Weapons Master===
 
===Weapons Master===
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*'''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the rein of Drew Hasek-Davion.  Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22 Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech.</ref>
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* '''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion.  Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech</ref>
  
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===Mechwarriors===
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===MechWarriors===
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In [[3051]] 20 Mechwarriors were fighting for '''Blackstar Stables'''<ref name ="SGM-GM">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Game Master book'', p. 16 "Blackstar Stables"</ref>, though after the Death of Drew Hasek-Davion it lowered a lot, numbering on [[3067]] only 11 MechWarriors.
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In [[3051]] 20 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Blackstar Stables''',<ref name="SGM-GM">''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16: "Blackstar Stables"</ref> though after the death of Drew Hasek-Davion it lowered a lot, numbering only 11 MechWarriors in [[3067]].
  
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====Known Mechwarriors====
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====Known MechWarriors====
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* [[Larry Allen Barttelbort]]<ref name="XTROBOONDOCKS">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p.6 "TMC-NB TEMAX CAT NINJABOLT"</ref>
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* [[Jason Bloch]]<ref name=S7BSGBp16>''Solaris VII Boxed Set - Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16 "Blackstar Stables"</ref>
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! MechWarrior
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* [[Elizabeth Dahler]]<ref name="TRO3055U-p140">''Technical Readout 3055: Upgrade'', p. 140 "TS-P1D Tsunami"</ref>
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! Era
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* [[Karl Edwards]]<ref name=MPS7-30>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 30 "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"</ref>
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! Comments
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* [[Garrett]]<ref name="IoVp22">''Illusions of Victory'', p. 22 ''Chapter 4''</ref>
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! References
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* [[Shayne Hasseldorf]]<ref name="DAINN_p326"/>
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* [[Aubry Larsen]]<ref name="IoVp50">''Illusions of Victory'', p. 50, "Chapter 10"</ref>
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| [[Larry Allen Barttelbort]]
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* [[Michael Searcy]] - He was the leading champion for Blackstar, fighting up the ranks in hopes achieve his dream of becoming Solaris Champion. He became adept at appearances & showmanship that he learned from Drew Hasek-Davion.  His skills as Mechwarrior was good, always trying to keep in good graces of Hasek-Davion, however by 3062 he became entangled with his web of intrigue. With help of his friend Karl Edwards, broke free of him and Blackstar to go on end the riots at cost of his own life.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', Publicly known story of Searcy.</ref>
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| [[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]],<br>[[Jihad]]
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| <ref name="XTROBOONDOCKS">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 6: "TMC-NB Temax Cat Ninjabolt"</ref>
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| [[Jason Bloch]]
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| [[Clan Invasion]]
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| [[3050]] and [[3054]] [[Solaris Games]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]]
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| <ref name=S7BSGBp16>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 16: "Blackstar Stables"</ref>
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| [[Elizabeth Dahler]]
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| [[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]]
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| Ranked among [[Solaris VII]]'s top fifty [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]
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| <ref name="TRO3055U-p140">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 140: "TS-P1D Tsunami"</ref>
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| [[Karl Edwards]]
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| Civil War,<br>Jihad
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| <ref name=MPS7-30>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"</ref>
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| [[Garrett (Blackstar Stables)|Garrett]]
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| Civil War
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| Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors
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| <ref name="IoVp22">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 4, p. 22</ref>
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| [[Shayne Hasseldorf]]
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| [[Dark Age]]
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| [[3132]] Solaris Games Grand Champion
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| <ref name="DAINN_p326"/>
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| [[Laura Kidane]]
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| Civil War
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| <ref name="LR"/>
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| [[Aubry Larsen]]
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| Civil War
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| <ref name="IoVp50">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 10, p. 50</ref>
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|-
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| [[Ryveg|Ryveg "Greystar"]]
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| Jihad
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| [[Class Four Champions|Class IV Champion]] in [[3066]]
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| <ref name=RGiCv7p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7'', p. 10: "MechWarrior Ryveg"</ref>
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| [[Michael Searcy]]
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| Civil War
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| <ref>''Illusions of Victory'', publicly known story of Searcy</ref>
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| [[David Singh]]
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| Civil War
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| <ref name="LR"/>
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| [[Kenyata Woods]]
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| Dark Age
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| <ref name=MWDACMG>''MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game'', p. 171: "Thomas Tabor"</ref>
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==Tactics and Style==
 
==Tactics and Style==
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As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it.  In order to cope, new Stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.<ref>''Mappacks: Solaris VII'', p. 22 Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology.</ref>  
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As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it.  In order to cope, new stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology</ref>
  
 
==Facilities==
 
==Facilities==
 
The main facility is the '''Donner Lake Compound''', situated at Donner Lake, several hours from [[Solaris City]].<ref name=S7BSGBp16/>
 
The main facility is the '''Donner Lake Compound''', situated at Donner Lake, several hours from [[Solaris City]].<ref name=S7BSGBp16/>
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==Stable Characteristics==
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* Experience = Veteran (3067)
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* Rating = A in 3054 and B in 3067
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* BattleMech = 28 in [[3054]] and 13 in [[3067]]
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1.500 [[C-Bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Solaris VII: Mappack'', p. 27 - "Lynch Stable"</ref>
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As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,500 [[C-bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref>
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==Rules==
 
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===Game Rules===
 
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The Stable as of 3067 Veteran status with access with B Rated Equipment, they have the following abilities/special rules when using Mappack: Solaris VII's Stable Specific Rules. (Using old rules prior to [[Total Warfare]]) A Blackstar player may choose two of their most powerful [[Level 1]] weapons and exchange it for upgraded Inner Sphere ([[Level 2]]) technology that is the corresponding version the weapon (example [[PPC]] to [[ER PPC]]). This may be done only as long this upgrade does not violate any standard construction rules. If any of remaining tonnage is available, it maybe used towards tweaking 'Mech armor, ammunition and heat sinks only.  No rolls for success of this weapons swap are necessary when using Customization rule for 'Mechs in Mappack: Solaris VII sourcebook.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 43 Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - Blackstar Stables special abilities and augmentation for their 'Mechs.</ref>
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Illusions of Victory|Illusions of Victory (Novel)]]
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* ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]''
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*''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII - Game Master book]]''
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* ''[[Illusions of Victory]]'' (novel)
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*''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
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*[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=9418.0  Battletech Writers comments]
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7]]''
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*''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]''
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* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''
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[[Category:Solaris Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables]]

Latest revision as of 10:13, 22 August 2023

Logo of Blackstar Stables
Blackstar Stables
Team Profile
Sport 'Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Federated Suns
Home Solaris VII
Colors Black and copper. A black compass star against a copper field

Blackstar Stables is a Solaris VII based BattleMech stable, which was known for its loyalty to Federated Suns, and House Davion family. The Stable is based in Black Hills.[1]

History[edit]

The stable was formed in 3033.[1]

Solaris Riots of 3062[edit]

As the divided Federated Commonwealth and Lyran Commonwealth were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion Michael "Stormin" Searcy the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the 3063 Solaris Champion. Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful Victor Vandergriff were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion. On August 15th, 3062 the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and Lynch Stables went out of control. A failure of Steiner Stadium's detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of Solaris City, triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines. Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting. During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior Garrett, a former Clan Smoke Jaguar, murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired Masakari OmniMech. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the destroyer of his Clan. Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vandergriff rematch in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.[2]

After this events, the Stable suffered massive defections and nearly disappeared.[3]

New owner and rebuilding[edit]

The Stable was purchased by a wealthy New Avalon businessman named Nigel Daelun. Despite his lack of experience with as stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of 3062.[3] In the words of the new stablemaster Nigel Daelun, "The actions of Michael Searcy and Drew Hasek-Davion badly tarnished Blackstar's reputation". He started to search for fighters with talent, but more importantly, with integrity.[4] Ryveg "Greystar" career in Class IV did help on this resurgence.[5]

Dark Age[edit]

The Stable was still active during the Dark Age.[6]

Operations[edit]

Unknown.

Stablemasters and Owner[edit]

  • As of 3056, Drew Hasek-Davion was owner of Blackstar. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by Victor Steiner-Davion and then by Kai Allard-Liao on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he traveled to Solaris where he bought Blackstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of 3062 in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in Black Hills). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran allied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of Torrence Klein), and even trying to have killed James Stroud, stable owner from the Skye Tigers Stables.[7]
  • As of 3067, Nigel Daelun was the owner of Blackstar, a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.[3]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Instructors[edit]

Master Technician[edit]

  • Gordon Willner is the Senior Tech of the stable. His technology expertise is unquestioned, though his interpersonal skills are lacking.[10]
  • Erin Cornsbuck also doubles as Weapons Master in 3067.[3]

Weapons Master[edit]

  • Erin Cornsbuck is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion. Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his teaks of the Stables' weaponry.[11]

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051 20 MechWarriors were fighting for Blackstar Stables,[12] though after the death of Drew Hasek-Davion it lowered a lot, numbering only 11 MechWarriors in 3067.

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Larry Allen Barttelbort Civil War,
Jihad 		[13]
Jason Bloch Clan Invasion 3050 and 3054 Solaris Games Grand Champion [14]
Elizabeth Dahler Civil War Ranked among Solaris VII's top fifty MechWarriors [15]
Karl Edwards Civil War,
Jihad 		[16]
Garrett Civil War Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors [17]
Shayne Hasseldorf Dark Age 3132 Solaris Games Grand Champion [8]
Laura Kidane Civil War [4]
Aubry Larsen Civil War [18]
Ryveg "Greystar" Jihad Class IV Champion in 3066 [5]
Michael Searcy Civil War [19]
David Singh Civil War [4]
Kenyata Woods Dark Age [20]

Tactics and Style[edit]

As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it. In order to cope, new stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.[21]

Facilities[edit]

The main facility is the Donner Lake Compound, situated at Donner Lake, several hours from Solaris City.[14]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Veteran (3067)
  • Rating = A in 3054 and B in 3067
  • BattleMech = 28 in 3054 and 13 in 3067

Notes[edit]

As per 3067, the standard contract is for 1,500 C-bills and a 20% of the earnings.[22]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  2. ↑ Illusions of Victory, - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 22: Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Lion's Roar
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7, p. 10: "MechWarrior Ryveg"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 120: "Blackstar's Kirkpatrick Claims 3132 S7 Championship"
  7. ↑ Illusions of Victory
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 326: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Conclusion)"
  9. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 16: "Instructor"
  10. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 16: "Senior Tech"
  11. ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech
  12. ↑ Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 16: "Blackstar Stables"
  13. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 6: "TMC-NB Temax Cat Ninjabolt"
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 16: "Blackstar Stables"
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 140: "TS-P1D Tsunami"
  16. ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"
  17. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 4, p. 22
  18. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 10, p. 50
  19. ↑ Illusions of Victory, publicly known story of Searcy
  20. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game, p. 171: "Thomas Tabor"
  21. ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology
  22. ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 27: "Lynch Stable"

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