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The Stable was formed in [[3048]].<ref name=RS3055U/>
 
The Stable was formed in [[3048]].<ref name=RS3055U/>
  
The unit has a long-standing feud with [[Bromley Stables]] and supports any stable who has difficulties with them. There is a theory that since [[3052]] there has been some inter-stable sabotage which resulted in lost fights for Fitzhugh, though fans enjoy the fights between both the stables.
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The unit has a long-standing feud with [[Bromley Stables]] and supports any stable who has difficulties with them. There is a theory that since [[3052]] there has been some inter-stable sabotage which resulted in lost fights for Fitzhugh, though fans enjoy the fights between the stables.
  
 
Many believe the death of '''Thaddeus Fitzhugh''' is an indirect result of the fight between these two factions. His son, '''André Fitzhugh''' become the owner after his father's death.<ref name=MPS7-24/>
 
Many believe the death of '''Thaddeus Fitzhugh''' is an indirect result of the fight between these two factions. His son, '''André Fitzhugh''' become the owner after his father's death.<ref name=MPS7-24/>
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===Technicians===
 
===Technicians===
* [[Gordon Mack]] is the Master Tech of the stable, graduated in [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]] on the [[Draconis Combine]] by its well-known [[Hachiman (planet)#Notable Locations|Technical Institute]].<ref name=STGWGMp17/> He is known for his skills to improvise, scrounge and scavenge, being able to keep 'Mechs running at peak efficiency on a limited budget.<ref name=STGWGMp17 />
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* [[Gordon Mack]] is the Master Tech of the stable, graduated in [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]] on the [[Draconis Combine]] by its well-known [[Hachiman (system)#Notable Locations|Technical Institute]].<ref name=STGWGMp17/> He is known for his skills to improvise, scrounge and scavenge, being able to keep 'Mechs running at peak efficiency on a limited budget.<ref name=STGWGMp17 />
 
* [[Tobias Nerrivik]] is one of the best Techs in 3064.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref>
 
* [[Tobias Nerrivik]] is one of the best Techs in 3064.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref>
  
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In [[3051]] 21 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Fitzhugh Stables'''.<ref name=STGWGMp17 />
 
In [[3051]] 21 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Fitzhugh Stables'''.<ref name=STGWGMp17 />
  
This number had dropped to 17 in [[3067]].<ref name=MPS7-24>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 24: "Stables of Solaris VII - Fitzhugh Stables"</ref>
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This number had dropped to 17 in [[3067]].<ref name=MPS7-24>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 24: "Stables of Solaris VII - Fitzhugh Stables"</ref>
  
 
====Known MechWarriors====
 
====Known MechWarriors====
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,200 [[C-bill]]s and a 24% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref>
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As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,200 [[C-bill]]s and a 24% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref>
 
 
==Rules==
 
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===Game Rules===
 
The Stable as of 3067 has access to C Rated Equipment.
 
 
 
Fitzhugh MechWarriors can ''hide on the move''. If they began the turn with no LOS to the ''hiding 'Mech'' and make a Legal Walking/Running movement that also ends with no LOS to the ''hiding 'Mech'', they can deploy the 'Mech in that hex using the standard hidden units rules (''BMR'', p. 83).
 
 
 
Fitzhugh MechWarriors gain a +1 Initiative bonus during matches against Bromley Stables. Fitzhugh 'Mechs also increase by +1 the to-hit penalty for partial cover, woods or smoke hexes.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 43: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - Fitzhugh Stables special abilities</ref>
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
 
* ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''
 
* ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''
 
* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''
 
* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''

Latest revision as of 21:48, 25 March 2024

Logo of Fitzhugh Stables
Fitzhugh Stables
Team Profile
Sport 'Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Duchy of Andurien
Home Solaris VII
Colors purple and white; a snarling white tiger's head against an inverted purple triangle

Description[edit]

This Stable is loyal to the Duchy of Andurien, not the Free Worlds League, making it a sworn enemy of other stables aligned with the FWL. The Stable is based in Montenegro.[1]

History[edit]

The Stable was formed in 3048.[1]

The unit has a long-standing feud with Bromley Stables and supports any stable who has difficulties with them. There is a theory that since 3052 there has been some inter-stable sabotage which resulted in lost fights for Fitzhugh, though fans enjoy the fights between the stables.

Many believe the death of Thaddeus Fitzhugh is an indirect result of the fight between these two factions. His son, André Fitzhugh become the owner after his father's death.[2]

Operations[edit]

Unknown.

Stablemaster and Owner[edit]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Instructors[edit]

The stable has several instructors, former Free Worlds League small-unit commanders. Sometimes they even double as fighters for the Stables.[3]

Technicians[edit]

MechWarriors[edit]

In 3051 21 MechWarriors were fighting for Fitzhugh Stables.[3]

This number had dropped to 17 in 3067.[2]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
George Adlet Civil War [4]
Irene Cleveland Dark Age [5]
Julia Delgado Succession Wars [6]
MechWarrior Hoftsteder Succession Wars [7]
James Marcoe Succession Wars
Clan Invasion
Ranked 5th in Solaris Top Twenty [3]
Ryn Nikolovich Civil War [8]

Tactics and Style[edit]

The warriors of the stable employed stealth tactics to great effect. They also used the terrain to their advantage. Against Bromley Stables those tactics generally take on a more sinister note.[2]

Facilities[edit]

Fitzhugh Stables main training compound near seacoast town of Chiba with a large practice field. The repair facilities were crippled recently. Gossip says this has been done by Thaddeus Bromley from Bromley Stables, and that Fitzhugh is currently plotting revenge.[3]

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Elite in 3067
  • Rating = B in 3067
  • BattleMech = 27 in 3051 and 3054, and 22 in 3067

Notes[edit]

As per 3067, the standard contract is for 1,200 C-bills and a 24% of the earnings.[9]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 18: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 24: "Stables of Solaris VII - Fitzhugh Stables"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book, p. 17: "Fitzhugh Stables"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Lion's Roar
  5. Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136), pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII 3135 Grand Tournament Recap"
  6. Solaris: The Reaches, p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Dead"
  7. MechWarrior Online: "Story of the Legend-Killer"
  8. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 168: "SQS-TH-002 Sasquatch"
  9. MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 27: "Lynch Stable"

Bibliography[edit]