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This is a newly-formed command with a unique specialization in naval combat. Their first contract brought them to [[Remshield]]. The planet had lost its atmosphere and high-tech to the Succession Wars. With the aid first from the [[NAIS]] and later from [[House Liao]], the system of terraforming was repaired and the Kraken served as the garrison force.<ref name=MSIIp46>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 46, "Kraken Unleashed Unit profile"</ref> | This is a newly-formed command with a unique specialization in naval combat. Their first contract brought them to [[Remshield]]. The planet had lost its atmosphere and high-tech to the Succession Wars. With the aid first from the [[NAIS]] and later from [[House Liao]], the system of terraforming was repaired and the Kraken served as the garrison force.<ref name=MSIIp46>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 46, "Kraken Unleashed Unit profile"</ref> | ||
| − | A raiding force discovered the command and paid a great price for bad intelligence work. The bandits surrendered after suffering heavy losses of submarines and, later, the capture of their [[DropShip]].<ref name=MSIIp46/> The Kraken Unleashed commander kept four [[Saracen]] hovercraft, but sold several captured 'Mechs. They used the money to purchase an | + | A raiding force discovered the command and paid a great price for bad intelligence work. The bandits surrendered after suffering heavy losses of submarines and, later, the capture of their [[DropShip]].<ref name=MSIIp46/> The Kraken Unleashed commander kept four [[Saracen]] hovercraft, but sold several captured 'Mechs. They used the money to purchase an [[Argo Submersible Carrier]] named the SNS ''Snake River''. The carrier met up with the unit at their next duty station, [[Principia]]. For the next three months the ship was completely overhauled, and when it set sail for the first time it held four [[Oscar (vehicle)|Oscar]] class atmospheric fighters as well as the Principia Militia's [[MechBuster]] fighters.<ref name=msu80/> |
After two years of peace they met the forces of the [[1st Andurien Rangers]]. The Kraken used their forces well, exhausting the Rangers' lines to the breaking point. With the continued losses of the Rangers, the Andurien forces retreated from the planet.<ref name=MSIIp46/> | After two years of peace they met the forces of the [[1st Andurien Rangers]]. The Kraken used their forces well, exhausting the Rangers' lines to the breaking point. With the continued losses of the Rangers, the Andurien forces retreated from the planet.<ref name=MSIIp46/> | ||
| − | While stationed on Principia Kraken Unleashed worked with the local shipwright industries to develop a new capability for their armed forces | + | While stationed on Principia, Kraken Unleashed worked with the local shipwright industries to develop a new capability for their armed forces: [[Submersible Mechanized Infantry]]. Using locally-produced [[Harpoon Parasubmersible]]s, the Submersible Mechanized Infantry squads could be moved rapidly deploy via transport along with their parasubs to anywhere on a planet. The new infantry squads packed enough of a punch that they could stave off even determined underwater [['Mech]] attacks.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp6">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 6, "Key Infantry"</ref> |
| − | Kraken Unleashed was hired to defend [[Fronde]] in the early stages of the [[Victoria War]]. They clashed with the [[1st Andurien Cavalry]] in the early part of the war, and their | + | Kraken Unleashed was hired to defend [[Fronde]] in the early stages of the [[Victoria War]]. They clashed with the [[1st Andurien Cavalry]] in the early part of the war, and their aerospace unit destroyed the [[DropShip]]s carrying the enemy conventional forces.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 42</ref> |
In [[3117]] Kraken Unleashed defended [[Shuen Wan]] alongside [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]]. The [[4th Oriente Hussars]] raided the world, but skillful use of terrain forced the Hussars to withdraw with serious losses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref> | In [[3117]] Kraken Unleashed defended [[Shuen Wan]] alongside [[Warrior House Tsang Xiao]]. The [[4th Oriente Hussars]] raided the world, but skillful use of terrain forced the Hussars to withdraw with serious losses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit has several ways to attack and retreat: | + | The unit has several ways to attack and retreat: The infantry use Submarines, [[APC]]s, or dive equipment. Attack submarines lay ambushes or traps, and the command also uses naval assaults. The 'Mechs are used as support units.<ref name=MSIIp46/> |
| − | The infantry use Submarines, [[APC]]s, or dive equipment. Attack submarines lay ambushes or traps, and the command also uses naval assaults. The 'Mechs are used as support units.<ref name=MSIIp46/> | ||
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 28 May 2016
Template:InfoBoxMercUnit Kraken Unleashed is a mercenary unit that focuses on amphibious, underwater, and other forms of naval combat.[1]
Contents
History
This is a newly-formed command with a unique specialization in naval combat. Their first contract brought them to Remshield. The planet had lost its atmosphere and high-tech to the Succession Wars. With the aid first from the NAIS and later from House Liao, the system of terraforming was repaired and the Kraken served as the garrison force.[2]
A raiding force discovered the command and paid a great price for bad intelligence work. The bandits surrendered after suffering heavy losses of submarines and, later, the capture of their DropShip.[2] The Kraken Unleashed commander kept four Saracen hovercraft, but sold several captured 'Mechs. They used the money to purchase an Argo Submersible Carrier named the SNS Snake River. The carrier met up with the unit at their next duty station, Principia. For the next three months the ship was completely overhauled, and when it set sail for the first time it held four Oscar class atmospheric fighters as well as the Principia Militia's MechBuster fighters.[1]
After two years of peace they met the forces of the 1st Andurien Rangers. The Kraken used their forces well, exhausting the Rangers' lines to the breaking point. With the continued losses of the Rangers, the Andurien forces retreated from the planet.[2]
While stationed on Principia, Kraken Unleashed worked with the local shipwright industries to develop a new capability for their armed forces: Submersible Mechanized Infantry. Using locally-produced Harpoon Parasubmersibles, the Submersible Mechanized Infantry squads could be moved rapidly deploy via transport along with their parasubs to anywhere on a planet. The new infantry squads packed enough of a punch that they could stave off even determined underwater 'Mech attacks.[3]
Kraken Unleashed was hired to defend Fronde in the early stages of the Victoria War. They clashed with the 1st Andurien Cavalry in the early part of the war, and their aerospace unit destroyed the DropShips carrying the enemy conventional forces.[4]
In 3117 Kraken Unleashed defended Shuen Wan alongside Warrior House Tsang Xiao. The 4th Oriente Hussars raided the world, but skillful use of terrain forced the Hussars to withdraw with serious losses.[5]
Officer
As of 3067 to 3085 the commanding officer of the unit is Major Phil McBain, who was a member of the Free Skye Movement, and led his unit with great skill.[2][6]
In 3145 the commanding officer is Major Carolyne Seward.[7]
Tactics
The unit has several ways to attack and retreat: The infantry use Submarines, APCs, or dive equipment. Attack submarines lay ambushes or traps, and the command also uses naval assaults. The 'Mechs are used as support units.[2]
Support
The techs are experts in all cases of naval technologies. The equipment of the unit is too large to relocate from a planet as an entire unit.[2]
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: D[2]
Composition History
3067
Kraken Unleased(1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Phill McBain
- XO: Captain Celina Pescados
- The medium weight 'Mech unit supports 3 squadrons of watercraft
The Mermen(2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Nielson Gousteau
- XO: Captain Henri Solomon
- Every battalion includes 1 company of combat engineers with dive experience.
3085
Kraken Unleashed (Veteran/Qustionable)[6]
- CO: Major Phill McBain
3145
Kraken Unleashed (Elite/Reliable)[7]
- CO: Major Carolyne Seward
Notes
Gallery
Kraken Unleashed Submersible Mechanized Infantry
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 80
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 46, "Kraken Unleashed Unit profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 6, "Key Infantry"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 42
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 24
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 182, "Notable Mercenary Forces - Free Worlds League"