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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 | + | 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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| Fitzhugh Stables | |
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| 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 |
Contents
Description
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
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
Unknown.
Stablemaster and Owner
- Thaddeus Fitzhugh was the first stablemaster.
- André Fitzhugh was the second stablemaster.[3]
Notable Personnel
Instructors
The stable has several instructors, former Free Worlds League small-unit commanders. Sometimes they even double as fighters for the Stables.[3]
Technicians
- Gordon Mack is the Master Tech of the stable, graduated in Hachiman on the Draconis Combine by its well-known Technical Institute.[3] He is known for his skills to improvise, scrounge and scavenge, being able to keep 'Mechs running at peak efficiency on a limited budget.[3]
- Tobias Nerrivik is one of the best Techs in 3064.[4]
MechWarriors
In 3051 21 MechWarriors were fighting for Fitzhugh Stables.[3]
This number had dropped to 17 in 3067.[2]
Known MechWarriors
| 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
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
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
Notes
As per 3067, the standard contract is for 1,200 C-bills and a 24% of the earnings.[9]
Rules
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.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 18: "Stable-Specific Rules"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 24: "Stables of Solaris VII - Fitzhugh Stables"
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lion's Roar
- ↑ Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136), pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII 3135 Grand Tournament Recap"
- ↑ Solaris: The Reaches, p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Dead"
- ↑ MechWarrior Online: "Story of the Legend-Killer"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 168: "SQS-TH-002 Sasquatch"
- ↑ Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 27: "Lynch Stable"
- ↑ Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 43: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - Fitzhugh Stables special abilities