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{{infoBoxSolarisStable
| image = Gemini.png
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| image   = [[File:Gemini.png]]
| Founded = [[3058]]
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| stablename = Gemini Stables
| Dissolved =  
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| colors-badge = Red / Silver; two female figures silhouettes standing back to back against a silver sunburst
| Previous Names =  
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| experience = Veteran (3067)
| Sport = Mech Dueling
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| rating = B (3067)
| League = [[Solaris Games]]
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| affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]
| Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]
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| mech = 19 ([[3067]])
| Home = [[Solaris VII]]
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| battlearmor =
| Colors = Red / Silver
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| exoskeletons =
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| infantry =
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| vehicles =
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| vtols =
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| aerofighters =
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| convfighters =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
'''Gemini Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] fighting Stable. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18 "STABLE-SPECIFIC RULES"</ref>
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'''Gemini Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] fighting Stable.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Gemini Stables was founded by former Co-Solaris Champions [[Elizabeth O'Bannon|Elizabeth]] and [[Tanya O'Bannon]] in [[3058]].<ref name=RS3055U/> The two twin MechWarriors founded their stables after their retirement, becoming co-Stable Masters. The Stable fought number of respective amount of fights since its founding. After [[3059]] the Stable started fielding cutting edge warriors. During the [[3062]] riots just before the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit fought as allies with the sisters' former stable the [[White Hand Stables]]. <ref name=SVIIMP>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 25 - "Profile for Gemini Stables".</ref>
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The Gemini was founded by former Co-Solaris Champions [[Elizabeth O'Bannon|Elizabeth]] and [[Tanya O'Bannon]] in [[3057]]. The two twin MechWarriors founded their stables after their retirement, becoming co-Stable Masters. The Stable fought number of respective amount of fights since its founding. After [[3059]] the Stable started fielding cutting edge warriors. During the [[3062]] riots just before the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit fought as allies with the sisters' former stable the [[White Hand Stables]]. <ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 25 - "Profile for Gemini Stables".</ref>
  
The Stable merged with [[Banshees Stables]] on [[3071]], announced by Jason Bloch<ref name=JHS3072p55>"Jihad Hot Spots: 3072", p.55 "Game Over"</ref> with [[Tanya O'Bannon]] in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called '''Banshee-Gemini Stables'''‎.<ref name=ETR-Gp1>"Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators"</ref>
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The Stable merged with [[Banshees Stables]] on [[3077]] with [[Tanya O'Bannon]] in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called '''Banshee-Gemini Stables'''‎.<ref name=ETR-Gp1>"Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators"</ref>
  
 
The Stable had survived into the [[Dark Age]].<ref name="WH"/>
 
The Stable had survived into the [[Dark Age]].<ref name="WH"/>
  
==Stablemasters and Owners==
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==Stable Master and Owners==
Since its founding, Elizabeth and Tanya O'Bannon have switched off duties, with one acting as stablemaster and the other being a trainer for their MechWarriors.
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Since its founding, Elizabeth and Tanya O'Bannon have switched off duties, with one acting as Stable Master and the other being a trainer for their MechWarriors.
  
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
==Notable Personnel==
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* [[Jason Bloch]], after his retirement from [[Solaris Games]] fights
 
* [[Jason Bloch]], after his retirement from [[Solaris Games]] fights
  
===MechWarriors===
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===Mechwarrior===
 
As per [[3067]] 28 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Gemini Stables'''.
 
As per [[3067]] 28 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Gemini Stables'''.
  
 
====Known MechWarriors====
 
====Known MechWarriors====
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
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* [[Samantha Coleman]]<ref name ="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref>
! MechWarrior
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* [[Fatima Petrovitch]]<ref name="WH">''Wolf Hunters''</ref>
! Era
 
! Comments
 
! References
 
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| [[Jason Bloch]]
 
| [[History of the Succession Wars|Succession Wars]]<br>[[Clan Invasion]]
 
| [[Solaris VII]] champion in [[3050]] and [[3054]] [[Solaris Games]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]]
 
| <ref name=ETR-Gp1/>
 
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| [[Samantha Coleman]]
 
| Clan Invasion<br>[[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]]
 
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| <ref name ="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref>
 
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| [[Ilsa Laszlo]]
 
| Civil War
 
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| <ref name=TRO3055U-138>''Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade'', p.138 "SVR-5X Silver Fox"</ref>
 
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| [[Fatima Petrovitch]]
 
| [[Dark Age]]
 
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| <ref name="WH">''Wolf Hunters''</ref>
 
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| [[Rance Xabat]]
 
| Dark Age
 
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| <ref name=DAINN_p282>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 282 "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 1)"</ref>
 
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|}
 
  
 
===Pit Fighters===
 
===Pit Fighters===
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==Tactics and Style==
 
==Tactics and Style==
 
Based on the O'Bannon sisters' style, MechWarriors of the stables have taken up the brutal, high-heat tactics which are customized to their opponents style.  
 
Based on the O'Bannon sisters' style, MechWarriors of the stables have taken up the brutal, high-heat tactics which are customized to their opponents style.  
 
==Facilities==
 
Geminis' main compound was one of the first casualties in the Blakists' final five-day artillery bombardment of [[Cathay]] and the [[Black Hills]].<ref name=JHS3072p55/>
 
 
The compound was restored after the Jihad, and when the O'Bannon sisters retired from running Gemini Stables in [[3100]], their signature MAD-5B ''[[Marauder II]]'' were put on display outside the Stables headquarters, where they were still in [[3150]].<ref name=RGiCv5p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 5'', p. 10</ref>
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
The Stable Standard Contract is at 25% earning and a 1,600 [[C-bill]]s salary per month.<ref name=SVIIMP />
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The Stable Standard Contract is at 25% earning and a 1,600 [[C-Bill]]s salary per month.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Solaris VII: Mappack'', p. 25 - "Gemini Stables"</ref>
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
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===Game Rules===
 
===Game Rules===
 
The Gemini Stables is Equipment Rating is B, Veteran Skilled.
 
The Gemini Stables is Equipment Rating is B, Veteran Skilled.
 
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MechWarriors of the stables have a reduction of all modifiers from heat by 1.  Also the controlling player using Gemini affiliated MechWarrior whom wins  the initiative by 4 points, gains a -1 to-hit modifier to all their weapons for that turn only.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 43 - "Stable-Specific Rules" - Gemini Stables specificed special abilities.</ref>
MechWarriors of the stables have a reduction of all modifiers from heat by 1.  Also the controlling player using Gemini affiliated MechWarrior who wins  the initiative by 4 points, gains a -1 to-hit modifier to all their weapons for that turn only.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 43 - "Stable-Specific Rules" - Gemini Stables specificed special abilities.</ref>
 
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
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*''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
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*''[[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 5]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables|Gemini Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables|Gemini Stables]]

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