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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed after the [[4th Succession War]] as reaction to [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]]'s infamous [[Death to Mercenaries Order]], many smaller mercenary commands were forced to leave the [[Draconis Combine]] and gathered under the leadership of Colonel Jürgen Petersen on [[Galatea]]. Their first contract | + | Formed after the [[4th Succession War]] as a reaction to [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]]'s infamous [[Death to Mercenaries Order]], many smaller mercenary commands were forced to leave the [[Draconis Combine]] and gathered under the leadership of Colonel Jürgen Petersen on [[Galatea]]. Their first contract brought them to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and the conflict against ''Ronin'' forces. The next contract was with the [[AFFC]]. During this time they supported line units and made raids against Clan forces for the DCMS. After that they worked first for the [[Lyran Alliance]] and then the [[FWLM]] until now. |
| − | In 3069 the unit get a contract from the | + | In 3069 the unit get a contract from the resistance leader in the FWL. Transported to the planet Hall for a scout mission the mercs fought for over a year against the Blakists, where they lost their commanding officer and 1 battalion. After a retreat back to Oliver the mercs had to fight again against the Blakists' 12th Division (the former 6th Free Worlds Legionnaires). The resistance movement could only save one company of mixed forces from Oliver. |
The surviving members of the Legion were destroyed on the world of [[Alphard (Free Worlds League planet)|Alphard]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] on the 29th of June, [[3073]], by the [[52nd Shadow Division]].<ref name="JHS3076p31">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | The surviving members of the Legion were destroyed on the world of [[Alphard (Free Worlds League planet)|Alphard]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] on the 29th of June, [[3073]], by the [[52nd Shadow Division]].<ref name="JHS3076p31">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp51">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 51, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
| − | Colonel Jürgen Petersen | + | Colonel Jürgen Petersen led the unit for the last 3 decades and will do so in the future. |
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | The soldiers know to use [[Zellbrigen]] and excel in small unit missions. | + | The soldiers of the Legion know to use ''[[Zellbrigen]]'' and excel in small unit missions. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The unit | + | The unit has sufficient techs + support capacities but lacks JumpShips. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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* Aide: Colonel Mitsuko Kanae | * Aide: Colonel Mitsuko Kanae | ||
| − | - Most | + | - Most 'Mechs are upgraded, sometimes with Clan technology. |
- For security duties they have their own small forces (1 company of tanks + 1 battalion of infantry). | - For security duties they have their own small forces (1 company of tanks + 1 battalion of infantry). | ||
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Contents
History
Formed after the 4th Succession War as a reaction to Coordinator Takashi Kurita's infamous Death to Mercenaries Order, many smaller mercenary commands were forced to leave the Draconis Combine and gathered under the leadership of Colonel Jürgen Petersen on Galatea. Their first contract brought them to the Free Rasalhague Republic and the conflict against Ronin forces. The next contract was with the AFFC. During this time they supported line units and made raids against Clan forces for the DCMS. After that they worked first for the Lyran Alliance and then the FWLM until now.
In 3069 the unit get a contract from the resistance leader in the FWL. Transported to the planet Hall for a scout mission the mercs fought for over a year against the Blakists, where they lost their commanding officer and 1 battalion. After a retreat back to Oliver the mercs had to fight again against the Blakists' 12th Division (the former 6th Free Worlds Legionnaires). The resistance movement could only save one company of mixed forces from Oliver.
The surviving members of the Legion were destroyed on the world of Alphard in the Free Worlds League on the 29th of June, 3073, by the 52nd Shadow Division.[1][2]
Officer
Colonel Jürgen Petersen led the unit for the last 3 decades and will do so in the future.
Tactic
The soldiers of the Legion know to use Zellbrigen and excel in small unit missions.
Support
The unit has sufficient techs + support capacities but lacks JumpShips.
Dragoon Ratings
Dragoon Rating: B
Composition
3067
The Legion of the Rising Sun (1 Regiment/Veteran/Regular)
- CO: Colonel Jürgen Petersen
- Aide: Colonel Mitsuko Kanae
- Most 'Mechs are upgraded, sometimes with Clan technology.
- For security duties they have their own small forces (1 company of tanks + 1 battalion of infantry).
Notes
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 45 - "Unit Profile"
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update p. 84