Burr's Black Cobras
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Contents
History
The Crater Cobras Black Cobra Regiment separated with their parent unit the after centuries of service in 3065.
Jihad
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.[1]
Officers
In 3068 Colonel Richard Burr was the commanding officer of Burr's Black Cobras.[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 posses 1 Overlord a 1 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
- Build up to battalion strength in 3067 the assault mechs are a force to reconigze with.
- Hood Battalion
- The unit contains now vehicle and also mechs for flanking maneuvers.
- Strike Company
- The company contains air elements (2 Yellow Jacket + 1 Mosquito plane), infantry platoons and artillery tubes as support for the frontline elements.
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 38 - "Unit Profile"
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 52 - "Unit Profile"