Halsten's Brigade

History

Halsten’s Brigade were a mercenary Heavy Armour 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 House Marik 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 was fierce against the defending BattleMechs, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.

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.

Officers

Rank	Name	Command
Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade
Colonel	Halsten	3026

Notable Personalities

Private Frederick “Sniper” Jones was a gunner in a Schrek belonging to Headhunter Company. He had a reputation for never missing a shot when it mattered, often downing a BattleMech with a headshot. He called the PPC the fingers and joked about giving someone either “all three fingers” or just “the middle finger”.

Composition History

3026

Halsten's Brigade (Reinforced Armour 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
  • Fast Company - 12 Saladins
  • Heavy Company - 12 Drillsons
  • Heavy Company - 12 Condors

• Detachment of MPs

Bibliography

• Panzer (BattleCorps Story)
• Sniper (BattleCorps Story)
• Technical Readout: 3026