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| − | The [[Word of Blake]] employed the Cobras to destroy the Bryant Regulars on [[Bryant]]. Supported by [[Jacob's Juggernauts]], they smashed the Regular's lines and captured most of their equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 52</ref> | + | The [[Word of Blake]] employed the Cobras to destroy the Bryant Regulars on [[Bryant]]. Supported by [[Jacob's Juggernauts]], they smashed the Regular's lines and captured most of their equipment.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 52</ref> To show their gratitude, the Word upgraded about half of their equipment. They were then reassigned to [[New Home]] to train the militia units on the world. They spent two years in that role, but in 3068 they received a new assignment.<ref name=msu38>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 38</ref> |
While under the employ of the [[Word of Blake]], the Black Cobras attacked [[Dieron]] in [[3068]]. Fueled by a hatred of the Combine, the Cobras managed to inflict serious casualties on the [[10th Ghost]] regiment, but this cost them most of their Fang battalion and their commanding officer.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 5, Burr's Black Cobras</ref> | While under the employ of the [[Word of Blake]], the Black Cobras attacked [[Dieron]] in [[3068]]. Fueled by a hatred of the Combine, the Cobras managed to inflict serious casualties on the [[10th Ghost]] regiment, but this cost them most of their Fang battalion and their commanding officer.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 5, Burr's Black Cobras</ref> | ||
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| + | After the battle of Dieron was over, they were stationed on [[New Earth]] where they resumed their duties as militia trainers. Their losses were replaced by the Word, and the Cobras expanded to two battalions.<ref name=msu38/> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | In 3068 [[Colonel]] Richard Burr was the commanding officer of Burr's Black Cobras.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 5, Burr's Black Cobras</ref> | + | In 3068 [[Colonel]] Richard Burr was the commanding officer of Burr's Black Cobras.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Dieron'', p. 5, Burr's Black Cobras</ref> After his death his daughter Dana Burr was made the unit commander.<ref name=msu38/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The technical staff can handle most of the daily repairs with ease. For transport duties the unit | + | The technical staff can handle most of the daily repairs with ease. For transport duties the unit possesses an ''[[Overlord]]'' and a ''[[Union]]'' DropShip. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 3 July 2013
Contents
History
Once part of the Crater Cobras, the Black Cobra Regiment separated with their parent unit the after centuries of service in 3065. They worked for every Successor State except the Draconis Combine. They fought the DCMS several times, and the 30th Dieron Regulars twice. In the second encounter with the Thirtieth Dieron Regulars, they inflicted heavy losses on the Combine unit.
Fourth Succession War
In the employ of the Federated Suns the Cobras were assigned to take Sarna alongside the 5th Syrtis Fusiliers, 2nd Screaming Eagles, and their fellow Cobras regiment. They fought all five regiments of McCarron's Armored Cavalry and suffered heavy losses. After the Fourth Succession War ended, the Black Cobras accepted a contract with the Free Worlds League.
Operation Guerrero
After spending twenty years in the employ of the Free Worlds League, the Black Cobras were given a new assignment. During Operation Guerrero they were assigned to pacify Nanking. On their way down into the atmosphere, three Crater Cobra DropShips were destroyed. The two surviving companies went to Outreach and spent the next few years rebuilding. They completed several short term contracts to earn quick cash.
Jihad
The Word of Blake employed the Cobras to destroy the Bryant Regulars on Bryant. Supported by Jacob's Juggernauts, they smashed the Regular's lines and captured most of their equipment.[1] To show their gratitude, the Word upgraded about half of their equipment. They were then reassigned to New Home to train the militia units on the world. They spent two years in that role, but in 3068 they received a new assignment.[2]
While under the employ of the Word of Blake, the Black Cobras attacked Dieron in 3068. Fueled by a hatred of the Combine, the Cobras managed to inflict serious casualties on the 10th Ghost regiment, but this cost them most of their Fang battalion and their commanding officer.[3]
After the battle of Dieron was over, they were stationed on New Earth where they resumed their duties as militia trainers. Their losses were replaced by the Word, and the Cobras expanded to two battalions.[2]
Officers
In 3068 Colonel Richard Burr was the commanding officer of Burr's Black Cobras.[4] After his death his daughter Dana Burr was made the unit commander.[2]
Tactics
The command uses its lighter elements to lure the enemy into a trap and then the assault machines are employed to finish them off. Counterattacks are also a trademark.
Support
The technical staff can handle most of the daily repairs with ease. For transport duties the unit possesses an Overlord and a Union DropShip.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: C
3071
Dragoon Rating: Wanted
Composition History
3067
Burr's Black Cobras (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Questionable)
- This company contains agile medium mechs for flanking manuvers.
- Strike Company: Major Johnny Swift-Eagle
- This unit includes all light mechs.
- Fang Company: Major Helen Schappel
- The command element, is also a assault force.
3071
- Fang Battalion
- Built up to battalion strength in 3067. The assault 'Mechs are a force to reckon with.
- Hood Battalion
- The unit now contains vehicles and also 'Mechs for flanking maneuvers.
- Strike Company
- The company contains air elements (2 Yellow Jackets + 1 Mosquito plane), infantry platoons and artillery tubes as support for the front line elements.
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 38 - "Unit Profile"
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 52 - "Unit Profile"