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| − | | | + | | Designation = Fist of Mokal |
| − | | | + | | formed = |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = The [[Jihad]] |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Desperadoes |
| − | | | + | | Affiliation = Mercenary |
| − | | | + | | Parent Command = Independent |
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Created in [[3054]] by [[Major]] [[Rocco Valdez]] the mercenary unit '''Fist of Mokal''' was composed of warriors gathered from units that had been shattered by the [[Clan]] invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Major spent the first two years working with his recruits, hammering them into a cohesive battle ready force ready to take on any contract. Using his connections with the [[Free Worlds League]] Major Valdez negotiated the unit's first contract, garrison duty on the [[FedCom]] border world of [[Berenson]]. They stayed on this world for a year, continuing to work to improve during this time of relative peace. In 3057 they were loaned to the [[Capellan Confederation]] for their invasion of FedCom space, fighting on the planet [[Sheratan]]. Due to the actions of [[Jeffrey's Own]] (Major William Jeffreys was the Senior Commander of the Fists) during the fighting on Sheratan and the death of thousands of civilians while the Fist were there the Free Worlds League voided both mercenary companies contracts and proscribed the units, making them outcasts, unwelcome on [[Outreach]] and considered pariah by all. | ||
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| + | In dire straits and ready to disband the Fist, Major Valdez was approached by [[Word of Blake]] representatives on [[Galatea]]. Offered a contract by an aged Demi-Precentor, both the Fist and Jeffrey's Own accepted and were shipped to [[Terra Firma]] where they were put in contact with Blakist friendly separatist groups. After only two weeks the mercenary and Word of Blake insurrectionists were successful and [[Capolla]] had been secured. | ||
| − | + | The planets [[Liao|Liaoist]] sympathizers went underground and continued guerrilla actions, eventually culminating in the kidnapping and brutal murder of Major Jeffries in [[3066]]. Major Valdez, wanting to head off another Sheratan in the making, convinced the MechWarriors of Jeffrey's Own to forgo vengeance and merge with the Fist. With a larger command at his disposal Valdez spent the next year purging the Liao sympathizing ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' terrorists from Terra Firma, confirming his oath to avenge the Own's dead commander. Now a full [[Battalion]] in strength the Fist has become the de facto standing army of Terra Firma and is firmly loyal to their Blakist employers. | |
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| − | + | By [[3081]] it had been confirmed that the Fist of Mokal had been wiped out during the [[Jihad]].<ref name="J:FRp120">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 120, "The Condemned"</ref> | |
| − | + | ==Officers== | |
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! 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 Fist of Mokal''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Captain]]||[[Rocco Valdez]]||[[3054]] - [[3066]]<ref name= FMMercsp110/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||Rocco Valdez||[[3067]] - [[3081]]<ref name="J:FRp120"/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | == | + | ===Notes=== |
| − | Major | + | * Major [[William Jeffreys]], from Jeffrey's Own acted as a sort of Senior Commander between [[3057]] and [[3066]]. |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit | + | The unit is effective in open warfare or in close quarters. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The | + | The unit employ enough techs and each company can transport in their own ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]]. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Fist of Mokal''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= FMMercsp110/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Captain Rocco Valdez<ref name= FMMercsp110/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Terra Firma]].<ref name = FMMercsp110>'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 110</ref> | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Fist of Mokal'''(1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''Fist of Mokal''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable) |
* CO: [[Major]] Rocco Valdez | * CO: [[Major]] Rocco Valdez | ||
| − | * Deccan Horse Company: [[Captain]] Maria Valdez | + | * Deccan Horse Company: [[Captain]] [[Maria Valdez]] |
| − | * Poona Horse Company: Captain Jezebel Jhingan | + | * Poona Horse Company: Captain [[Jezebel Jhingan]] |
: Both companies contains each 1 battle lance, 1 medium striker, 1 assault lance and are the work horses of the command. | : Both companies contains each 1 battle lance, 1 medium striker, 1 assault lance and are the work horses of the command. | ||
| − | * Scinde Horse Company: Captain William Hobson | + | * Scinde Horse Company: Captain [[William Hobson]] |
| − | : This company | + | : This company acts as scout with their light and medium machines |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Chaos March (Sourcebook)]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Fist of Mokak]] |
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| Fist of Mokal | |
| Disbanded | The Jihad |
| Nickname | Desperadoes |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
Created in 3054 by Major Rocco Valdez the mercenary unit Fist of Mokal was composed of warriors gathered from units that had been shattered by the Clan invasion of the Inner Sphere. The Major spent the first two years working with his recruits, hammering them into a cohesive battle ready force ready to take on any contract. Using his connections with the Free Worlds League Major Valdez negotiated the unit's first contract, garrison duty on the FedCom border world of Berenson. They stayed on this world for a year, continuing to work to improve during this time of relative peace. In 3057 they were loaned to the Capellan Confederation for their invasion of FedCom space, fighting on the planet Sheratan. Due to the actions of Jeffrey's Own (Major William Jeffreys was the Senior Commander of the Fists) during the fighting on Sheratan and the death of thousands of civilians while the Fist were there the Free Worlds League voided both mercenary companies contracts and proscribed the units, making them outcasts, unwelcome on Outreach and considered pariah by all.
In dire straits and ready to disband the Fist, Major Valdez was approached by Word of Blake representatives on Galatea. Offered a contract by an aged Demi-Precentor, both the Fist and Jeffrey's Own accepted and were shipped to Terra Firma where they were put in contact with Blakist friendly separatist groups. After only two weeks the mercenary and Word of Blake insurrectionists were successful and Capolla had been secured.
The planets Liaoist sympathizers went underground and continued guerrilla actions, eventually culminating in the kidnapping and brutal murder of Major Jeffries in 3066. Major Valdez, wanting to head off another Sheratan in the making, convinced the MechWarriors of Jeffrey's Own to forgo vengeance and merge with the Fist. With a larger command at his disposal Valdez spent the next year purging the Liao sympathizing Zhanzheng de Guang terrorists from Terra Firma, confirming his oath to avenge the Own's dead commander. Now a full Battalion in strength the Fist has become the de facto standing army of Terra Firma and is firmly loyal to their Blakist employers.
By 3081 it had been confirmed that the Fist of Mokal had been wiped out during the Jihad.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Fist of Mokal | |||
| Captain | Rocco Valdez | 3054 - 3066[2] | |
| Major | Rocco Valdez | 3067 - 3081[1] | |
Notes[edit]
- Major William Jeffreys, from Jeffrey's Own acted as a sort of Senior Commander between 3057 and 3066.
Tactics[edit]
The unit is effective in open warfare or in close quarters.
Support[edit]
The unit employ enough techs and each company can transport in their own Union-class DropShip.
Dragoon Ratings[edit]
3067[edit]
Dragoon Rating: B-
Composition[edit]
3059[edit]
Fist of Mokal (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Captain Rocco Valdez[2]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Terra Firma.[2]
3067[edit]
Fist of Mokal (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Major Rocco Valdez
- Deccan Horse Company: Captain Maria Valdez
- Poona Horse Company: Captain Jezebel Jhingan
- Both companies contains each 1 battle lance, 1 medium striker, 1 assault lance and are the work horses of the command.
- Scinde Horse Company: Captain William Hobson
- This company acts as scout with their light and medium machines