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| image     = [[Image:Dropshipirregulars.jpg]]
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| image         = [[Image:Dropshipirregulars.jpg|150px]]
| unitname  = DropShip Irregulars: Unconventional Warfare
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| Designation    = DropShip Irregulars
| year      = 3067
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| formed         = [[3059]]
| commander = Colonel Medron Pryde
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| Disbanded      = [[3070]]
| formed   = [[3059]]
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| Previous Designation =  
| disbanded = [[3070]]
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| Nickname      = Unconventional Warfare
| jumpships = no
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| Affiliation    = Mercenary
| dropships = yes
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| Parent Command = N/A
| aero      = yes
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| Sub-Command    =  
| armor    = yes
 
| infantry  = yes
 
 
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==History==
 
==History==
The commander worked as a freelancer and formed the '''DropShip Irregulars''' in [[3059]] 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.<ref name=MSp31>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 31, "DropShip Irregulars Unit profile"</ref>
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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 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>''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 apprently not been killed in the explosion.<ref name="MSUp12">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 12, "Rolls of Honor"</ref>
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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>
  
==Officer==
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==Officers==
[[Colonel]] [[Medron Pryde]] was a charismatic leader and skilled soldier.<ref name=MSp31/>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the DropShip Irregulars'''
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Medron Pryde]]||[[3059]] - [[3070]]<ref name=MSp31/><ref name=BA/>
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==Tactic==
 
==Tactic==
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'''Dragoon Rating: C'''<ref name=MSp31/>
 
'''Dragoon Rating: C'''<ref name=MSp31/>
  
==Compisition History==
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==Composition History==
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
 
'''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=MSp31/>
 
'''DropShip Irregulars'''(2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=MSp31/>
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- They also use some types of scout [[battle armor]] for covert operation.
 
- They also use some types of scout [[battle armor]] for covert operation.
 
==Notes==
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|DropShip Irregulars]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|DropShip Irregulars]]

Latest revision as of 10:32, 11 May 2022

Dropshipirregulars.jpg
DropShip Irregulars
Formed 3059
Disbanded 3070
Nickname Unconventional Warfare
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command N/A

History[edit]

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 from Acamar in 3065.[1] 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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the DropShip Irregulars
Colonel Medron Pryde 3059 - 3070[2][3]

Tactic[edit]

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.[2]

Support[edit]

The unit has enough skilled support personal to maintain both their machines and transport assets.[2]

Mercenary Rating[edit]

Dragoon Rating: C[2]

Composition History[edit]

3067[edit]

DropShip Irregulars(2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Medron Pryde

- Each Battalion contains: 2 Mech Companies + 1 Mixed Company of infantry/armor/aerospace

- They also use some types of scout battle armor for covert operation.

References[edit]

  1. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 44 - Grim Reaper entry, Notable MechWarriors section (Demi-Precentor Rebek Craines)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 31, "DropShip Irregulars Unit profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Blake Ascending, p. 276
  4. Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 12, "Rolls of Honor"

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