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In or just prior to [[3025]], two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the [[Draconis Combine]] to strengthen their garrisons along the [[Federated Suns]] border in anticipation of an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought [[McKinnon's Raiders]] on [[Galedon V]], defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown.{{cn}}
 
In or just prior to [[3025]], two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the [[Draconis Combine]] to strengthen their garrisons along the [[Federated Suns]] border in anticipation of an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought [[McKinnon's Raiders]] on [[Galedon V]], defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown.{{cn}}
  
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Apparently, the battle on Galedon V was near the end of the Brigade's employ with House Kurita. As of [[3025]], the unit was in the employ of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was based on [[Tharkad]], noted as the Commonwealth's "most recent" mercenary acquisition.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', pp. 78, 121 (PDF edition)</ref>  When [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Melissa Steiner]] announced their wedding in [[3028]], the Panzer Brigade terminated their contract with the Lyran Commonwealth and sought work elsewhere, as they were persona non grata with the Federated Suns.<ref name=MSII47>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 47: "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=CMMp55/>
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Apparently, the battle on Galedon V was near the end of the Brigade's employ with House Kurita. As of [[3025]], the unit was in the employ of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was based on [[Tharkad]], noted as the Commonwealth's "most recent" mercenary acquisition.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', pp. 78, 121 (PDF edition)</ref>  When [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Melissa Steiner]] announced their wedding in [[3028]], the Panzer Brigade terminated their contract with the Lyran Commonwealth and sought work elsewhere, as they were ''persona non grata'' with the Federated Suns.<ref name=CMMp55/><ref name=MSII47>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 47: "Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Brigade was in the employ of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Seeing the unrest of that conflict as an opportunity to curry favor with their employers, they launched an unauthorized raid into the [[Chaos March]], targeting the planets [[Genoa]] and [[Arboris]].  They did not expect to meet Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers|Twelfth Vegan Rangers]], who had been hired by Duke George Hasek to stop their predation before it started.<ref name=MSII47/>
 
During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Brigade was in the employ of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Seeing the unrest of that conflict as an opportunity to curry favor with their employers, they launched an unauthorized raid into the [[Chaos March]], targeting the planets [[Genoa]] and [[Arboris]].  They did not expect to meet Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers|Twelfth Vegan Rangers]], who had been hired by Duke George Hasek to stop their predation before it started.<ref name=MSII47/>

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Little Richard's Panzer Brigade
Little Richard's Panzer Brigade
Formed Late 2800s
Disbanded 3069
Previous Designation(s) Richard's Panzer Brigade
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command

History

Richard's Panzer Brigade, later known as Little Richard's Panzer Brigade, was created from a former House Davion military unit named the Panzer Brigade. When that unit's executive officer found out that their commander was dealing drugs to supplement his income, he threw the former CO and his associates out of the unit. He then used the opportunity caused by this chaos to foment a mutiny, leading the rest of the unit in seizing their assigned DropShips as "separation pay" and fleeing the Federated Suns. The now-mercenary unit later took contracts with House Kurita, Liao, and Marik during the remainder of the Third Succession War.[1]

Not much is known of their exploits in the Third War, but in the late 2980s, Little Richard's Panzer Brigade notably exercised an escape clause in their employment with the Free Worlds League.[2]

In or just prior to 3025, two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the Draconis Combine to strengthen their garrisons along the Federated Suns border in anticipation of an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought McKinnon's Raiders on Galedon V, defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown.[citation needed]

Apparently, the battle on Galedon V was near the end of the Brigade's employ with House Kurita. As of 3025, the unit was in the employ of the Lyran Commonwealth and was based on Tharkad, noted as the Commonwealth's "most recent" mercenary acquisition.[3] When Hanse Davion and Melissa Steiner announced their wedding in 3028, the Panzer Brigade terminated their contract with the Lyran Commonwealth and sought work elsewhere, as they were persona non grata with the Federated Suns.[1][4]

During the FedCom Civil War, the Brigade was in the employ of the Capellan Confederation. Seeing the unrest of that conflict as an opportunity to curry favor with their employers, they launched an unauthorized raid into the Chaos March, targeting the planets Genoa and Arboris. They did not expect to meet Beta Regiment of the Twelfth Vegan Rangers, who had been hired by Duke George Hasek to stop their predation before it started.[4]

The Rangers destroyed all of the Panzers' conventional forces in a major battle after a two-week retreat across the whole planet. The Brigade retreated to Arboris, followed by the Rangers who sought to destroy all of the Panzer assets in retaliation. The weeklong battle that followed left only three Panzer companies operational.

Pleione was to be their next target but the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces renounced all support from the Panzers because of their unauthorized actions. The command of the unit fell to Whitman's daughter. The command was without a contract.[4]

Still on Pleione in 3069, the unit fought to the last man against the Word of Blake. There were no known survivors.[5]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of Little Richard's Panzer Brigade
Colonel Richard DeCord Early Third Succession War[6]
Colonel Richard "Big Daddy" Whitman 3025[6]
Colonel Richard "Sugar Baby" Whitman 3059[7][8] - 3067[4]
Colonel Regina "Gila Queen" Whitman 3067 - 3069[4]

Tactics

The Panzers were willing to resort to every trick to win a battle, including using false colors and IFF signals.[4] They were well known for their brutal combat style.[1]

Support[4]

  • Technical: 100 %

- A single Invader-class JumpShip transports the Brigade's DropShips, one Overlord-class and one Union-class. - The JumpShip is often used for resupply missions.

Dragoon Rating

3067

Dragoon Rating: F[4]

Composition History

3025

Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)

  • CO: Colonel Richard Whitman
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Tharkad.

3050

Little Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[9]

  • CO: Colonel Richard "Sugar Baby" Whitman[9]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on Sax, Andarmax and Principia.[9]

3059

Little Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[7]

  • CO: Colonel Richard "Sugar Baby" Whitman[7]
Note: At this time the unit was stationed on No Return.[7]

3059

Little Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[8]

  • First Battalion (Richard's Own): CO/Colonel Richard Whitman
Composed mostly of medium and heavy BattleMechs
The unit employs a greater number of assault 'Mechs
The unit contains light and fast heavy 'Mechs
  • Air Panzers (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)
Wing Commander: Major Joel Levitson
  • Armored Panzers (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)
Armor Commander: Lt. Colonel Brian "Buzz" Corbett
  • Ground Panzers (5 Companies/Regular/Questionable)
Infantry Commander: Major Angela Marino
(2 VTOL companies, 1 artillery company, 2 jump infantry companies)

3067

Little Richard's Panzer Brigade (1 Battalion)[4]

  • CO/Alpha Battle Co.: Colonel Regina Whitman
The unit contains fast heavy and medium BattleMechs.
  • XO/Bravo Assault Co.: Major Malcolm Powell
The unit fields heavy and assault designs.
The Company is composed of light and medium 'Mechs; many are upgraded Capellan designs.

Uniforms

Gallery

  • Trebuchet in Little Richard's Panzer Brigade colors

  • Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Powell in his dress uniform, ca. 3059.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Combat Manual: Mercenaries, p. 55
  2. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
  3. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), pp. 78, 121 (PDF edition)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 47: "Unit Profile"
  5. ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 15
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 76: "Richard's Panzer Brigade"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 107
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 74
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 20 Year Update, p. 63: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"

Bibliography

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