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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxMercUnit − | image = [[Image:Dropshipirregulars.jpg|150px]] + | image = [[Image:Dropshipirregulars.jpg]] − | Designation = DropShip Irregulars + | unitname = DROPSHIP IRREGULARS: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE − | formed = [[3059]] + | year = 3067 − | Disbanded = [[3070]] + | commander = Colonel Medron Pryde − | Previous Designation = + | jumpships = no − | Nickname = Unconventional Warfare + | dropships = yes − | Affiliation = Mercenary + | aero = yes − | Parent Command = N/A + | armor = yes − | Sub-Command = + | infantry = yes }} }} + ==History== ==History== − The commander worked as a freelancer and formed the '''DropShip Irregulars''' in [[3059]] through intensive contacts within the merc community. The unit was known for executing deep raids and rescue missions in enemy territory. The best example for their skills was the rescue of Dr. [[Rick Raisley (character)|Rick Raisley]] from [[Acamar]] in [[3065]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 44 - ''Grim Reaper'' entry, Notable MechWarriors section (Demi-Precentor Rebek Craines)</ref> The [[Word of Blake]] sought to catch and convert this scientist to use his work for their own purposes. At the moment the DropShip Irregulars provide security and work as bodyguard for the doctor.<ref name=MSp31>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 31, "DropShip Irregulars Unit profile"</ref> + The commander worked as a freelancer and formed in [[3059]] this unit through intensive contacts with in the merc community. The unit is known for deep raids and rescue mission in enemy territory. + The best example for their skills was the rescue of Dr. R. Raisley from [[Acamar]] in [[3065]]. The [[WoB]] sought to catch and convert this scientist to use his work for their own purposes. At the moment the Dropship Irregulars provide security and work as bodyguard for the doctor. − The unit was destroyed by Word of Blake forces through orbital bombardment on [[Bethel]] on or shortly before 25 November [[3070]], just after their commanding officer, Colonel Medron Pryde, had been killed in 'Mech-to-'Mech combat. Dr. Raisley was presumed missing, not dead, after the attack on [[Bethel]].<ref name=BA>''Blake Ascending'', p. 276</ref> Later sources indicated that the Irregulars had nearly routed the Blakists on Bethel before being destroyed by a nuclear strike, and reiterated that Doctor Raisley, formerly of [[Bethel Labs]], had apparently not been killed in the explosion.<ref name="MSUp12">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 12, "Rolls of Honor"</ref> + The unit was destroyed by Word of Blake forces through orbital bombardement on [[Bethel]] on or shortly before 25 November 3070, just after their commanding officer, Colonel Medron Pryde, had been killed in 'Mech-to-'Mech combat. Dr. Raisley was presumed missing, not dead, after the attack on [[Bethel]] . − ==Officers== + ==Officer== − {| class="wikitable"+ Colonel Medron Pryde was a charismatic leader and skilled soldier. − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the DropShip Irregulars''' − |- − | [[Colonel]]||[[Medron Pryde]]||[[3059]] - [[3070]]<ref name=MSp31/><ref name=BA/> − |- − |} ==Tactic== ==Tactic== − They use unorthodox tactics to accomplish their missions. Ambushes and traps were common tactics. In one case, it was reported that claymore mines were placed under the latrine of the enemy.<ref name=MSp31/> + They use unorthodox tactics to accomplish thier missions. Ambushes and traps were common tactics. In one case, it was reported that claymore mines were placed under the latrine of the enemy. ==Support== ==Support== − The unit has enough skilled support personal to maintain both their machines and transport assets.<ref name=MSp31/> + The unit has enough skilled support personal to maintain both their machines and transport assets. ==Mercenary Rating== ==Mercenary Rating== − '''Dragoon Rating: C'''<ref name=MSp31/> + '''Dragoon Rating: C''' − ==Composition History== + ==Compisition== ===3067=== ===3067=== − '''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=MSp31/> + '''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable) − * CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Medron Pryde + * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Medron Pryde − :* XO/2nd Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Atticus L. Walker+ * XO/2nd Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Atticus L. Walker - Each Battalion contains: 2 Mech Companies + 1 Mixed Company of infantry/armor/aerospace - Each Battalion contains: 2 Mech Companies + 1 Mixed Company of infantry/armor/aerospace + - They also uses some scout [[battle armor]] for covert operation. − - They also use some types of scout [[battle armor]] for covert operation.+ ==Notes== ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + *''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 31 - "Unitprofile" + *''Blake Ascending'', p. 276 ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Blake Ascending]]''+ *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' − * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' + *''[[Blake Ascending]]'' − * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' + [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − − [[Category:Mercenary Commands|DropShip Irregulars]]
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| − | {{ | + | {{infoBoxMercUnit |
| − | | image | + | | image = [[Image:Dropshipirregulars.jpg]] |
| − | | | + | | unitname = DROPSHIP IRREGULARS: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE |
| − | | | + | | year = 3067 |
| − | | | + | | commander = Colonel Medron Pryde |
| − | | | + | | jumpships = no |
| − | | | + | | dropships = yes |
| − | | | + | | aero = yes |
| − | | | + | | armor = yes |
| − | | | + | | infantry = yes |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The commander worked as a freelancer and formed | + | The commander worked as a freelancer and formed in [[3059]] this unit through intensive contacts with in the merc community. The unit is known for deep raids and rescue mission in enemy territory. |
| + | The best example for their skills was the rescue of Dr. R. Raisley from [[Acamar]] in [[3065]]. The [[WoB]] sought to catch and convert this scientist to use his work for their own purposes. At the moment the Dropship Irregulars provide security and work as bodyguard for the doctor. | ||
| − | The unit was destroyed by Word of Blake forces through orbital | + | The unit was destroyed by Word of Blake forces through orbital bombardement on [[Bethel]] on or shortly before 25 November 3070, just after their commanding officer, Colonel Medron Pryde, had been killed in 'Mech-to-'Mech combat. Dr. Raisley was presumed missing, not dead, after the attack on [[Bethel]] . |
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==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | They use unorthodox tactics to accomplish | + | They use unorthodox tactics to accomplish thier missions. Ambushes and traps were common tactics. In one case, it was reported that claymore mines were placed under the latrine of the enemy. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The unit has enough skilled support personal to maintain both their machines and transport assets. | + | The unit has enough skilled support personal to maintain both their machines and transport assets. |
==Mercenary Rating== | ==Mercenary Rating== | ||
| − | '''Dragoon Rating: C''' | + | '''Dragoon Rating: C''' |
| − | == | + | ==Compisition== |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable) |
| − | * CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Medron Pryde | + | * CO/1st Battalion: [[Colonel]] Medron Pryde |
| − | + | * XO/2nd Battalion: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Atticus L. Walker | |
- Each Battalion contains: 2 Mech Companies + 1 Mixed Company of infantry/armor/aerospace | - Each Battalion contains: 2 Mech Companies + 1 Mixed Company of infantry/armor/aerospace | ||
| + | - They also uses some scout [[battle armor]] for covert operation. | ||
| − | + | ==Notes== | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | *''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 31 - "Unitprofile" | ||
| + | *''Blake Ascending'', p. 276 | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | + | *''[[Blake Ascending]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] |
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