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| year = 3067 | | year = 3067 | ||
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| + | Born of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s invasion of the [[Tamar Pact]] world of [[Dompaire]], the '''Crimson Crusaders''' were formed to ultimately defeat the invaders and liberate that world. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | After the Baron von Dompaire and his only son and heir were killed during the Jade Falcon's [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|305th Assault Cluster]] invasion of Dompaire in August [[3050]] <ref name=JF>''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'', p. 42</ref>, his multi-million [[C-Bill]] estate passed to [[Brent Matis]], a disant relative and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in the [[8th Lyran Regulars]]. Rather than retire to a life of luxury, Matis instead chose to use his newfound wealth to fund the creation of a mercenary unit to ultimately liberate Dompaire. | ||
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| + | Matis was able were able to quickly attract many experienced troops to the Crusaders thanks to his offer of new [[BattleMech]]s and [[Combat Vehicles]] to [[Dispossessed]] veterans and the promise of landholds after the liberation of Dompaire. As of [[3059]] the unit was uncontracted on [[Outreach]].<ref name=FMM>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 52</ref> | ||
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
| − | Major Brent Matis is | + | The Crusader's cool-headed CO, [[Major]] Brent Matis is adept at thinking on his feet and improvising as the situation demands. His XO and former 8th Lyran Regular [[lance]]mate [[Captain]] [[Jurell Nahibra]] is an excellent strategist whose planning and tactical skills complement Matis's improvisational abilities. <ref name=FMM/> |
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| + | The Crusaders prefer leverage their advanced weapons to attack the enemy at long ranges, against the Clans they attempt to use special terrain and movement tactics to avoid falling prey to the same tactics at the hands of the Clans superior weaponry. Their focus on longer ranges is unfortunately at the cost of their close-quarter combat ability. <ref name=FMM/> | ||
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Artillery supports the mobile mechs when they engange the enemy. | Artillery supports the mobile mechs when they engange the enemy. | ||
| − | == | + | ==[[Dragoons Ratings]]== |
| − | + | ===3059=== | |
| + | B-<ref name=FMM/> | ||
| + | ===[[3067]]=== | ||
| + | B- | ||
| − | == | + | ==Composition== |
| − | === | + | ===3059=== |
| − | ''' | + | '''Crimson Crusaders'''([[Company]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMM/> |
| + | * CO/1st [[Lance]]: [[Major]] Brent Matis | ||
| + | * 2nd Lance: [[Lieutenant]] Troy Montgomery | ||
| + | * XO/3rd Lance: [[Captain]] Juell Nahibra | ||
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| + | '''Armored Crusaders''' (2 Lances/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMM/> | ||
| + | Armor Commander: Captain Josh St. Andrews | ||
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| + | '''The Bloody Feet'''(Company/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMM/> | ||
| + | * Infantry Commander: Captain Talia Reskovichia | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Crimson Crusaders'''( | + | '''Crimson Crusaders'''(Company/Veteran/Reliable) |
* CO/1st [[Lance]]: [[Major]] Brent Matis | * CO/1st [[Lance]]: [[Major]] Brent Matis | ||
* 2nd Lance: [[Lieutenant]] Troy Montgomery | * 2nd Lance: [[Lieutenant]] Troy Montgomery | ||
* XO/3rd Lance: [[Captain]] Juell Nahibra | * XO/3rd Lance: [[Captain]] Juell Nahibra | ||
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'''The Bloody Feet'''(2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable) | '''The Bloody Feet'''(2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The Crimson Crusaders | + | * The unit's crest is the flag of Dompaire, a pair of crossed golden cutlasses and a gold key over a black triangle. The unit paints their machines a deep crimson with gold trim. <ref name=FMM/> |
| + | * Thanks to Matis' wealth, the unit's 'Mechs are primarily brand new post-3050 designs supported by small volume of heavily upgraded pre-3050 models. The unit's vehicle commpany consists of older designs refitted with advanced weaponry. <ref name=FMM/> | ||
| + | * Recognizing from the start if the Crusaders were to defeat the Falcons that they would need top-flight technical staff, Matis assembled a team skilled with advanced Star League technology and large enough to meet 90% of unit's required maintenance needs. He also generously spread money to acquire a [[DropShip]] and [[JumpShip]] for the unit, succeeding in securing an ''[[Overlord]]''-class in [[3059]], modfying it to carry the entire unit comfortably. <ref name=FMM/> | ||
| + | * The unit is similar but different to the Crimson Crusaders used as a "unit creation example" for the ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]'', that version was built around the ''[[Crusader]]'' 'Mech much [[Miller's Marauders]] focus on the ''[[Marauder]]''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
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Born of Clan Jade Falcon's invasion of the Tamar Pact world of Dompaire, the Crimson Crusaders were formed to ultimately defeat the invaders and liberate that world.
Contents
History
After the Baron von Dompaire and his only son and heir were killed during the Jade Falcon's 305th Assault Cluster invasion of Dompaire in August 3050 [1], his multi-million C-Bill estate passed to Brent Matis, a disant relative and MechWarrior in the 8th Lyran Regulars. Rather than retire to a life of luxury, Matis instead chose to use his newfound wealth to fund the creation of a mercenary unit to ultimately liberate Dompaire.
Matis was able were able to quickly attract many experienced troops to the Crusaders thanks to his offer of new BattleMechs and Combat Vehicles to Dispossessed veterans and the promise of landholds after the liberation of Dompaire. As of 3059 the unit was uncontracted on Outreach.[2]
Officer
The Crusader's cool-headed CO, Major Brent Matis is adept at thinking on his feet and improvising as the situation demands. His XO and former 8th Lyran Regular lancemate Captain Jurell Nahibra is an excellent strategist whose planning and tactical skills complement Matis's improvisational abilities. [2]
Tactic
The Crusaders prefer leverage their advanced weapons to attack the enemy at long ranges, against the Clans they attempt to use special terrain and movement tactics to avoid falling prey to the same tactics at the hands of the Clans superior weaponry. Their focus on longer ranges is unfortunately at the cost of their close-quarter combat ability. [2]
Artillery supports the mobile mechs when they engange the enemy.
Dragoons Ratings
3059
B-[2]
3067
B-
Composition
3059
Crimson Crusaders(Company/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO/1st Lance: Major Brent Matis
- 2nd Lance: Lieutenant Troy Montgomery
- XO/3rd Lance: Captain Juell Nahibra
Armored Crusaders (2 Lances/Veteran/Reliable)[2] Armor Commander: Captain Josh St. Andrews
The Bloody Feet(Company/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- Infantry Commander: Captain Talia Reskovichia
3067
Crimson Crusaders(Company/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO/1st Lance: Major Brent Matis
- 2nd Lance: Lieutenant Troy Montgomery
- XO/3rd Lance: Captain Juell Nahibra
The Bloody Feet(2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)
- Infantry Commander: Captain Talia Reskovichia
- The unit suffer heavy loses through the Jade Falcons. As a consequence they field now 2 companies of battle suits for better protection.
Notes
- The unit's crest is the flag of Dompaire, a pair of crossed golden cutlasses and a gold key over a black triangle. The unit paints their machines a deep crimson with gold trim. [2]
- Thanks to Matis' wealth, the unit's 'Mechs are primarily brand new post-3050 designs supported by small volume of heavily upgraded pre-3050 models. The unit's vehicle commpany consists of older designs refitted with advanced weaponry. [2]
- Recognizing from the start if the Crusaders were to defeat the Falcons that they would need top-flight technical staff, Matis assembled a team skilled with advanced Star League technology and large enough to meet 90% of unit's required maintenance needs. He also generously spread money to acquire a DropShip and JumpShip for the unit, succeeding in securing an Overlord-class in 3059, modfying it to carry the entire unit comfortably. [2]
- The unit is similar but different to the Crimson Crusaders used as a "unit creation example" for the Mercenary's Handbook 3055, that version was built around the Crusader 'Mech much Miller's Marauders focus on the Marauder.
References
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 58 - "Unit Profile"