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| − | + | '''Bullard's Armored Cavalry''' was a [[mercenary]] unit led by [[Colonel]] [[Frank Bullard]] that lasted until the [[Jihad]]. | |
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| − | | | + | | Designation = Bullard's Armored Cavalry |
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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = 3076<ref name="M&Mp224">''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 224: "Word of Blake Mercenary Employment"</ref> |
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| − | | | + | | Affiliation = Mercenary |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The unit stayed for most in of its existence in [[CCAF]] employment. In [[2987]] they invaded [[Aosia]] and captured a huge amount of gold. In [[3027]] the mercenaries assaulted [[Federated Suns]] again, but this time to get money from the FedSun troops. The unit was stationed on [[Caph|Caph V]] and fought for their own goals. [[3058]] was the last time for such opportunistic actions. One company commander ([[Gary Larsen]]) split from their parent formation and left the [[Inner Sphere]] for the [[Periphery]] and formed [[Larsen's Loners]]. This internal fight left the command shattered and only a new contract could save it. | ||
| − | == | + | ===Jihad=== |
| + | The command made a new contract with the [[Circinus Federation]] which was backed by the [[Word of Blake]] and was aimed against the [[Marian Hegemony]].<ref name=FM:MRp51>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 51</ref> | ||
| − | + | In [[3072]] Bullard's Armored Cavalry landed on [[Galatea]] alongside the [[11th Division (Word of Blake)|Eleventh Division]] and [[47th Shadow Division]]. They assisted the Word of Blake in taking the world, along with the [[Martian Cuirassiers]] and [[Gray's Ghosts]]. To land on the world, the Word units masqueraded as the [[Northwind Highlanders]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 109</ref> Bullard's Armored Cavalry was still on Galatea when the Coalition launched a major offensive to recapture the planet in [[3075]], and by February [[3076]] had been wiped out to a man.<ref name="M&Mp224"/><ref name="J:FRp120">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 120: "The Condemned"</ref> | |
| − | == | + | ==Officers== |
| − | [[Colonel]] Bullard | + | {| 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 Bullard's Armored Cavalry''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Richard M. Bullard]]||[[2987]]–[[3057]]<ref name=FM:MRp51/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Colonel||[[Frank Bullard]]||[[3057]]–[[3076]]<ref name=FM:MRp51/><ref name="M&Mp224"/><ref name="J:FRp120"/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | + | Their fast units lure the enemy into a trap, then the heavier unit close in for a final strike. | |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
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==Mercenary Rating== | ==Mercenary Rating== | ||
| − | '''Dragoon Rating: | + | '''Dragoon Rating: D–''' |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| + | ===3025=== | ||
| + | Bullard's Armored Cavalry (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable) - CCAF<ref name=hslioap107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107</ref> | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=hslioap107 /> | ||
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| + | === 3028 === | ||
| + | '''Bullard's AC '''(1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)<ref name=HBWp88/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=HBWp88>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 88</ref> | ||
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| + | ===3050=== | ||
| + | '''Bullard's Armored Cavalry''' (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)<ref name=20Yp63>''20 Year Update'', p. 63: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Frank Bullard<ref name=20Yp63/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=20Yp63/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Bullard's Armored Cavalry''' (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Frank Bullard<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Spencer]].<ref name=FMMercsp106>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Bullard's Armored Cavalry''' ([[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:MRp51/> |
| − | + | * CO/First Company: Colonel Frank Bullard | |
| − | * CO/ | + | - Heavy and Assault '[[Mech]]s |
| − | - Heavy and | + | * XO/Second Company: [[Major]] Markus Teng-Li |
| − | * XO/ | + | - Fast Light/Medium 'Mechs for harassing maneuvers |
| − | - Fast | + | * Third Company: [[Captain]] [[Jebadiah Banes]] |
| − | * | + | - Light 'Mechs for recon duties |
| − | - Light | ||
- Many old designs, only the command lance field sophisticated equipment | - Many old designs, only the command lance field sophisticated equipment | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Bullard's Armored Lancers''' (2 Companies/Regular/Questionable) |
* Armor Commander: Captain Willie "Popcorn" Hollis | * Armor Commander: Captain Willie "Popcorn" Hollis | ||
- The hover tanks are supported by [[infantry]] with [[battle armor]] | - The hover tanks are supported by [[infantry]] with [[battle armor]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Unit Scheme== |
| + | Bullard's Armored Cavalry uses an olive-drab paint scheme with brown and yellow highlights.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 51</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Total Chaos]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:17, 11 February 2023
Bullard's Armored Cavalry was a mercenary unit led by Colonel Frank Bullard that lasted until the Jihad.
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| Bullard's Armored Cavalry | |
| Disbanded | 3076[1] |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
The unit stayed for most in of its existence in CCAF employment. In 2987 they invaded Aosia and captured a huge amount of gold. In 3027 the mercenaries assaulted Federated Suns again, but this time to get money from the FedSun troops. The unit was stationed on Caph V and fought for their own goals. 3058 was the last time for such opportunistic actions. One company commander (Gary Larsen) split from their parent formation and left the Inner Sphere for the Periphery and formed Larsen's Loners. This internal fight left the command shattered and only a new contract could save it.
Jihad[edit]
The command made a new contract with the Circinus Federation which was backed by the Word of Blake and was aimed against the Marian Hegemony.[2]
In 3072 Bullard's Armored Cavalry landed on Galatea alongside the Eleventh Division and 47th Shadow Division. They assisted the Word of Blake in taking the world, along with the Martian Cuirassiers and Gray's Ghosts. To land on the world, the Word units masqueraded as the Northwind Highlanders.[3] Bullard's Armored Cavalry was still on Galatea when the Coalition launched a major offensive to recapture the planet in 3075, and by February 3076 had been wiped out to a man.[1][4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Bullard's Armored Cavalry | |||
| Colonel | Richard M. Bullard | 2987–3057[2] | |
| Colonel | Frank Bullard | 3057–3076[2][1][4] | |
Tactic[edit]
Their fast units lure the enemy into a trap, then the heavier unit close in for a final strike.
Support[edit]
The unit's trio of DropShips (a Fortress and two Unions) can transport the entire unit at once. The techs are overworked to keep the unit in fighting shape.
Mercenary Rating[edit]
Dragoon Rating: D–
Composition[edit]
3025[edit]
Bullard's Armored Cavalry (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable) - CCAF[5]
3028[edit]
Bullard's AC (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)[6]
3050[edit]
Bullard's Armored Cavalry (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)[7]
3059[edit]
Bullard's Armored Cavalry (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)[8]
3067[edit]
Bullard's Armored Cavalry (Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[2]
- CO/First Company: Colonel Frank Bullard
- Heavy and Assault 'Mechs
- XO/Second Company: Major Markus Teng-Li
- Fast Light/Medium 'Mechs for harassing maneuvers
- Third Company: Captain Jebadiah Banes
- Light 'Mechs for recon duties
- Many old designs, only the command lance field sophisticated equipment
Bullard's Armored Lancers (2 Companies/Regular/Questionable)
- Armor Commander: Captain Willie "Popcorn" Hollis
- The hover tanks are supported by infantry with battle armor
Unit Scheme[edit]
Bullard's Armored Cavalry uses an olive-drab paint scheme with brown and yellow highlights.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 224: "Word of Blake Mercenary Employment"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 51
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 109
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 120: "The Condemned"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 88
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 20 Year Update, p. 63: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 106
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 51