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{{infoBoxSportsTeam
| image   = [[File:Gemini.png]]
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| image = Gemini.png
| stablename = Gemini Stables
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| Founded = [[3058]]
| colors-badge = Red / Silver; <br/> two female figures silhouettes standing back to back <br/> against a silver sunburst
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| Dissolved =  
| experience = Veteran
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| Previous Names =  
| rating = B
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| Sport = Mech Dueling
| affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]
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| League = [[Solaris Games]]
| mech = 19 ([[3067]])
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| Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]
| battlearmor =
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| Home = [[Solaris VII]]
| exoskeletons =
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| Colors = Red / Silver
| infantry =
 
| vehicles =
 
| vtols =
 
| aerofighters =
 
| convfighters =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
'''Gemini Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] fighting Stable. As of [[3067]], the Stable had 19 BattleMechs and 28 MechWarriors. The Stable Standard Contract is at 25%, 1,600 [[C-Bill]]s month.
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'''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>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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. 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>
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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>
  
==Stable Master and Owners==
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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>
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.
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The Stable had survived into the [[Dark Age]].<ref name="WH"/>
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==Stablemasters and Owners==
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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.
  
 
==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
  
===Mechwarrior===
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===MechWarriors===
It is unknown how many MechWarriors do fight for '''Gemini Stables'''.
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As per [[3067]] 28 MechWarriors were fighting for '''Gemini Stables'''.
  
 
====Known MechWarriors====
 
====Known MechWarriors====
* [[Samantha Coleman]]<ref name ="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref>
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! MechWarrior
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! Era
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! Comments
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! References
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| [[Jason Bloch]]
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| [[History of the Succession Wars|Succession Wars]]<br>[[Clan Invasion]]
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| [[Solaris VII]] champion in [[3050]] and [[3054]] [[Solaris Games]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]]
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| <ref name=ETR-Gp1/>
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|-
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| [[Samantha Coleman]]
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| 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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|-
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| [[Ilsa Laszlo]]
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| 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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|-
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| [[Fatima Petrovitch]]
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| [[Dark Age]]
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|
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| <ref name="WH">''Wolf Hunters''</ref>
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|-
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| [[Rance Xabat]]
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| Dark Age
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|
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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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|-
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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.  
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==Facilities==
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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/>
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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==
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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 />
  
 
==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.
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>
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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 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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==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
*''[[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]]''
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* ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]''
 
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* ''[[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]]

Latest revision as of 19:11, 14 March 2023

Logo of Gemini Stables
Gemini Stables
Team Profile
Founding Year 3058
Sport Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Federated Suns
Home Solaris VII
Colors Red / Silver

Description[edit]

Gemini Stables is a Solaris VII based BattleMech fighting Stable. The Stable is based in Black Hills.[1]

History[edit]

The Gemini Stables was founded by former Co-Solaris Champions Elizabeth and Tanya O'Bannon in 3058.[1] 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. [2]

The Stable merged with Banshees Stables on 3071, announced by Jason Bloch[3] with Tanya O'Bannon in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called Banshee-Gemini Stables‎.[4]

The Stable had survived into the Dark Age.[5]

Stablemasters and Owners[edit]

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.

Notable Personnel[edit]

Master-at-Arms[edit]

MechWarriors[edit]

As per 3067 28 MechWarriors were fighting for Gemini Stables.

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Jason Bloch Succession Wars
Clan Invasion
Solaris VII champion in 3050 and 3054 Solaris Games Grand Champion [4]
Samantha Coleman Clan Invasion
Civil War
[6]
Ilsa Laszlo Civil War [7]
Fatima Petrovitch Dark Age [5]
Rance Xabat Dark Age [8]

Pit Fighters[edit]

It is unknown how many Pit Fighters fight for Gemini Stables.

Known Pit Fighters[edit]

Tactics and Style[edit]

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[edit]

Geminis' main compound was one of the first casualties in the Blakists' final five-day artillery bombardment of Cathay and the Black Hills.[3]

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.[10]

Notes[edit]

The Stable Standard Contract is at 25% earning and a 1,600 C-bills salary per month.[2]

Rules[edit]

Game Rules[edit]

The Gemini Stables is Equipment Rating is B, Veteran Skilled.

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.[11]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 18 "STABLE-SPECIFIC RULES"
  2. 2.0 2.1 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 25 - "Profile for Gemini Stables".
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Jihad Hot Spots: 3072", p.55 "Game Over"
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Wolf Hunters
  6. MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"
  7. Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade, p.138 "SVR-5X Silver Fox"
  8. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 282 "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 1)"
  9. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 184 "GLADIATOR COMBAT EXOSKELETON"
  10. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 5, p. 10
  11. MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 43 - "Stable-Specific Rules" - Gemini Stables specificed special abilities.

Bibliography[edit]