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| stablename = Fitzhugh Stables
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| Founded =  
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| colors-badge = purple and white
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| Dissolved =  
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| experience = Elite
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| Previous Names =  
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| rating = B
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| Sport = 'Mech Dueling
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| affiliation = [[Andurien]]
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| League = [[Solaris Games]]
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| mech = 27 ([[3054]]) <br/> 22 ([[3067]])
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| Affiliation = [[Duchy of Andurien]]
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| battlearmor =  
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| Home = [[Solaris VII]]
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| Colors = purple and white; a snarling white tiger's head against an inverted purple triangle
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The unit has a long feud with the Bromley Stable and supports any stable who has difficulties with them.
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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.
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The Stable is based in [[Montenegro]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Many believe the death of Thaddeus Fitzhugh is a indirect result of the fight between these two factions.
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The Stable was formed in [[3048]].<ref name=RS3055U/>
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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.
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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/>
  
 
==Operations==
 
==Operations==
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Unknown.
  
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==Stablemaster and Owner==
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* [[Thaddeus Fitzhugh]] was the first stablemaster.
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* [[André Fitzhugh]] was the second stablemaster.<ref name=STGWGMp17>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'', p. 17: "Fitzhugh Stables"</ref>
  
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==Notable Personnel==
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===Instructors===
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The stable has several instructors, former [[Free Worlds League]] small-unit commanders. Sometimes they even double as fighters for the Stables.<ref name=STGWGMp17/>
  
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==Leadership==
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===Technicians===
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Gordon Mack has good connections to Hachiman in the Draconis Combine and its Technical institute.
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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 />
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* [[Tobias Nerrivik]] is one of the best Techs in 3064.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref>
  
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The stable has several instructors who changed their training task.
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===MechWarriors===
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In [[3051]] 21 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Fitzhugh Stables'''.<ref name=STGWGMp17 />
  
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==Notable Personnel==
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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>
  
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====Known MechWarriors====
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{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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! MechWarrior
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! Era
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! Comments
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! References
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|-
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| [[George Adlet]]
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| [[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]]
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|
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| <ref name="LR"/>
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|-
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| [[Irene Cleveland]]
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| [[Dark Age]]
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| <ref name="DALNAp7-8">''Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)'', pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII 3135 Grand Tournament Recap"</ref>
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|-
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| [[Julia Delgado]]
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| [[History of the Succession Wars|Succession Wars]]
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| <ref name="STRp9a">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 9: "Gangs and Stables - The Dead"</ref>
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|-
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| MechWarrior Hoftsteder
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| Succession Wars
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|
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| <ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'': "Story of the Legend-Killer"</ref>
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|-
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| [[James Marcoe]]
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| Succession Wars<br>[[Clan Invasion]]
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| Ranked 5th in Solaris Top Twenty
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| <ref name=STGWGMp17/>
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|-
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| [[Ryn Nikolovich]]
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| Civil War
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|
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| <ref name=TRO3055U-168>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168: "SQS-TH-002 Sasquatch"</ref>
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|-
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|}
  
 
==Tactics and Style==
 
==Tactics and Style==
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The warriors of the stable are familar with the use of stealth tatics with great effect. They wait in the shadow for their opponent and the terrain is also used to best advanced.  
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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.<ref name=MPS7-24/>
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==Notes==
 
  
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==Facilities==
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'''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.<ref name="STGWGMp17"/>
  
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==Game Notes==
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==Stable Characteristics==
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* Experience = Elite in 3067
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* Rating = B in 3067
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* BattleMech = 27 in [[3051]] and [[3054]], and 22 in [[3067]]
  
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==Notes==
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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>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII - Game Master book]], p. 17
 
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*[[Mappack: Solaris VII]], page 22
 
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*[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=9418.0  Writers comments]
 
 
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''
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* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''
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[[Category:Solaris Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables]]

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]

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