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| + | =Overview= | ||
| + | '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' is a combined arms unit of [[BattleMech]]s and heavy tanks, most notably [[Von Luckner]]s, varying in size between roughly one company and a battalion. They are notable for having kept their contract with [[Word of Blake]] even when the Blakists were blacklisted by the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]], but other than that appear to be typical mercenaries. During the defense of a city on Kaifeng one Juggenaut [[MechWarrior]] took money from local criminals to purposefully break open storehouses and doors with his [[Vulcan]] during combat so that they could be looted. | ||
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| + | ==Inception== | ||
| + | [[Jacob McDaniels]]' former unit was destroyed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. He brought his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' to [[Solaris VII]] and, with the help of [[Cenotaph Stables]], raised some quick cash to from his own [[mercenary unit]]. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his ''Valkyrie'' earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit ''Jacob's Juggernauts'' was born. | ||
==Organization and equipment== | ==Organization and equipment== | ||
| − | Jacob's Juggernauts was originally composed of mostly light [['Mech]]s | + | ''Jacob's Juggernauts'' was originally composed of mostly light [['Mech]]s. Captain McDaniels added heavy [[armor]] to compensate for this in the form of eight [[Von Luckner]] tanks. |
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| + | The [[BattleMech]]s confirmed to belong to Jacob's Juggernauts included a [[Hermes II]], a [[Vulcan]] and a [[Blackjack]] (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a [[Vindicator]] and a [[Hunchback]]. The Juggernauts also contributed [[Von Luckner]] heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang river. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that probably also belonged to their unit. These were a [[Rifleman]], a [[Jenner]], a [[Cicada]], a [[JagerMech]] and an [[Enforcer]]. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary [[Mercury]] was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts. | ||
| − | The | + | The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy [[Hatchetman]] at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against [[Warrior House#Hiritsu|WH Hiritsu]] in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia. |
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
| − | + | The Juggernauts were hired by the [[Sarna Supremacy]] to invade the [[Capellan Confederation]], but found themselves on the defensive when [[House Liao]] beat them to the punch and sent [[Warrior House#Hiritsu|WH Hiritsu]] to invade [[Kaifeng]] in early [[3058]]. The local militia regiment (''Kaifeng SMM'') was augmented by mercenary 'Mechs from the Juggernauts and at least two other units totalling approximately two companies of mercenary 'Mechs. Two lances were thought to be from [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]], putting the Juggernaut 'Mech force on Kaifeng at roughly one company in strength at best. The Capellan [[Warrior House]] prevailed and solidly defeated the defenders over the course of the campaign, decimating the green ''Kaifeng SMM'' almost to the last 'Mech. The mercenaries fared better and requested standard terms of withdrawal on 27 July 3058. | |
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| − | Following the expiration of their contract in [[3059]], | + | Following the expiration of their contract in [[3059]], ''Jacob's Juggernauts'' bounced around the [[Chaos March]] until the [[Word of Blake]] hired them in [[3066]]. The Word cemented their ties to the unit when they allowed McDaniels to purchase new [['Mech]]s straight off the assembly line. He jumped at the chance, but talented armor commander Lieutenant Santos Coreesto was concerned that the contract seemed to good to be true. The Juggernauts took [[Bryant]] for the Word in [[3066]] with two companies. Two years later, the unit became three companies strong. |
| − | The unit has apparently become a sort of troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] blacklisted the fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It now appears that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status. He used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit. | + | The unit has apparently become a sort of troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It now appears that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status. He used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
*''[[List of BattleTech novels#Double-Blind|Double-Blind]]'' | *''[[List of BattleTech novels#Double-Blind|Double-Blind]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[List of BattleTech novels#Binding Force|Binding Force]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenaries]] | [[Category:Mercenaries]] | ||
Revision as of 07:29, 8 January 2008
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Overview
Jacob's Juggernauts is a combined arms unit of BattleMechs and heavy tanks, most notably Von Luckners, varying in size between roughly one company and a battalion. They are notable for having kept their contract with Word of Blake even when the Blakists were blacklisted by the Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission, but other than that appear to be typical mercenaries. During the defense of a city on Kaifeng one Juggenaut MechWarrior took money from local criminals to purposefully break open storehouses and doors with his Vulcan during combat so that they could be looted.
Inception
Jacob McDaniels' former unit was destroyed by Clan Jade Falcon. He brought his Valkyrie to Solaris VII and, with the help of Cenotaph Stables, raised some quick cash to from his own mercenary unit. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his Valkyrie earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit Jacob's Juggernauts was born.
Organization and equipment
Jacob's Juggernauts was originally composed of mostly light 'Mechs. Captain McDaniels added heavy armor to compensate for this in the form of eight Von Luckner tanks.
The BattleMechs confirmed to belong to Jacob's Juggernauts included a Hermes II, a Vulcan and a Blackjack (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a Vindicator and a Hunchback. The Juggernauts also contributed Von Luckner heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang river. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that probably also belonged to their unit. These were a Rifleman, a Jenner, a Cicada, a JagerMech and an Enforcer. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary Mercury was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts.
The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy Hatchetman at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against WH Hiritsu in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia.
Unit History
The Juggernauts were hired by the Sarna Supremacy to invade the Capellan Confederation, but found themselves on the defensive when House Liao beat them to the punch and sent WH Hiritsu to invade Kaifeng in early 3058. The local militia regiment (Kaifeng SMM) was augmented by mercenary 'Mechs from the Juggernauts and at least two other units totalling approximately two companies of mercenary 'Mechs. Two lances were thought to be from Ace Darwin's WhipIts, putting the Juggernaut 'Mech force on Kaifeng at roughly one company in strength at best. The Capellan Warrior House prevailed and solidly defeated the defenders over the course of the campaign, decimating the green Kaifeng SMM almost to the last 'Mech. The mercenaries fared better and requested standard terms of withdrawal on 27 July 3058.
Following the expiration of their contract in 3059, Jacob's Juggernauts bounced around the Chaos March until the Word of Blake hired them in 3066. The Word cemented their ties to the unit when they allowed McDaniels to purchase new 'Mechs straight off the assembly line. He jumped at the chance, but talented armor commander Lieutenant Santos Coreesto was concerned that the contract seemed to good to be true. The Juggernauts took Bryant for the Word in 3066 with two companies. Two years later, the unit became three companies strong.
The unit has apparently become a sort of troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It now appears that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status. He used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit.