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| − | | | + | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | '''Halsten’s Brigade''' | + | The '''Halsten’s Brigade''' was a mercenary [[Combat Vehicle|Heavy Armor]] unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces. |
| − | In battle with [[ | + | In battle with [[Free Worlds League]] forces on [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3026]], a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy ''[[Union]]'' [[DropShip]] forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle against the defending BattleMechs was fierce, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.<ref>''Sniper (short story)''</ref> |
| − | The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them. The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. | + | The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them, even calling them ''scooters''. Richard Goodman’s [[Savannah Master]]s though are often found leading Halsten’s flanks.<ref>''Technical Readout 3039'' - Savannah Master</ref> The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. |
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| + | The unit survived the [[Jihad]], and at mid-[[3142]] was under contract to the planetary government of [[Venaria]]. An small, unknown force of unmarked [['Mech]]s and [[battle armor]] attacked a militia outpost in the Candrell badlands. The militia was destroyed and the outpost razed, but a lance from the '''Halsten's Brigade''' intercepted and destroyed them afterwards.<ref name=TRO3145p104-105>''Technical Readout: 3150'' , p. 104-105 "KELSWA ASSAULT TANK"</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade''' | ||
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| − | | [[Colonel]]||Halsten||[[ | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Alois Halsten]]||[[2952]]<ref name=SI15>''Shrapnel Issue 15'': "Unit Digest: Halsten's Brigade"</ref> |
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| + | | ||[[Pelegrin Halsten]]||<ref name=SI15/> | ||
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| + | | ||[[Jenico Halsten]]||<ref name=SI15/> | ||
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| + | | Colonel||[[Rosalina Halsten]]||<ref name=SI15/> | ||
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| + | | ||[[Raimond Halsten]]||[[3111]]<ref name=SI15/> | ||
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| + | | Colonel||[[Magdalaine Halsten]]||<ref name=SI15/> | ||
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| − | ==Notable Personalities== | + | ===Unit Notable Personalities=== |
| − | Private [[Frederick Jones|Frederick “Sniper” Jones]] | + | * Private [[Frederick Jones|Frederick “Sniper” Jones]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 74</ref> |
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| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | Unknown. | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3026=== | ===3026=== | ||
| − | '''Halsten's Brigade''' (Reinforced | + | '''Halsten's Brigade''' (Reinforced Armor Regiment) |
| − | *Hammer Battalion | + | * Hammer Battalion |
| − | * CO: [[Major]] [[Tucker Sears]] | + | :* CO: [[Major]] [[Tucker Sears]] |
| − | + | ::*Headhunter Company - 12 [[Schrek]] PPC Carriers | |
| − | + | ::*Echo Company - 12 [[Demolisher]]s | |
| − | + | ::*Granite Company - 12 Demolishers | |
| − | *Striker Battalion | + | * Striker Battalion |
| − | * CO: Major Haughton | + | :* CO: Major Haughton |
| − | + | ::*Fast Company - 12 [[Saladin]]s | |
| − | + | ::*Heavy Company - 12 [[Drillson]]s | |
| − | + | ::*Heavy Company - 12 [[Condor (Combat Vehicle)|Condor]]s | |
| − | *Detachment of MPs | + | * Detachment of MPs |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Panzer]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Panzer]]'' (short story) |
| − | *''[[Sniper (short story)|Sniper]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Sniper (short story)|Sniper]]'' (short Story) |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Halsten's Brigade]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Halsten's Brigade]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Non-'Mech Mercenaries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:52, 13 February 2024
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| Halsten's Brigade | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
The Halsten’s Brigade was a mercenary Heavy Armor unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces.
In battle with Free Worlds League forces on Poulsbo in January 3026, a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy Union DropShip forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle against the defending BattleMechs was fierce, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.[1]
The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them, even calling them scooters. Richard Goodman’s Savannah Masters though are often found leading Halsten’s flanks.[2] The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role.
The unit survived the Jihad, and at mid-3142 was under contract to the planetary government of Venaria. An small, unknown force of unmarked 'Mechs and battle armor attacked a militia outpost in the Candrell badlands. The militia was destroyed and the outpost razed, but a lance from the Halsten's Brigade intercepted and destroyed them afterwards.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade | |||
| Colonel | Alois Halsten | 2952[4] | |
| Pelegrin Halsten | [4] | ||
| Jenico Halsten | [4] | ||
| Colonel | Rosalina Halsten | [4] | |
| Raimond Halsten | 3111[4] | ||
| Colonel | Magdalaine Halsten | [4] | |
Unit Notable Personalities[edit]
- Private Frederick “Sniper” Jones[5]
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3026[edit]
Halsten's Brigade (Reinforced Armor Regiment)
- Hammer Battalion
- CO: Major Tucker Sears
- Headhunter Company - 12 Schrek PPC Carriers
- Echo Company - 12 Demolishers
- Granite Company - 12 Demolishers
- Striker Battalion
- CO: Major Haughton
- Detachment of MPs
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Panzer (short story)
- Sniper (short Story)
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3039