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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
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Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] leader [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Halas|Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors whom travelled the from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his Knight of the Inner Sphere regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was good incorporate 40 foreign born warriors into League standard military, he form a Independant Command to take in these Warriors.  The unit was setup as mercenary unit, that would be on exclusive contract with the League.  
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Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Halas|Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors whom travelled the from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he form an Independant Command to take in these Warriors.  The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League.  
  
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Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Kripsin Romanov to take command of the new regiment.  The unit's formation was seen favorable by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't not view in favorable lights.  Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of Principlaty of Regulus accused the League's leader of using double standards forming this unit. That the Crusaders would be favored over other mercenary units, which effective other mercenary units employed by the league. Also, it would be available to other factions, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' page 80 - Main article for Romanov's Crusaders.</ref>
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Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Kripsin Romanov to take command of the new regiment.  The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable lights.  Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the Principlaty of Regulus accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would be favored over other mercenary units, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' page 80 - Main article for Romanov's Crusaders.</ref>
  
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Each members of the "mercenaries" have sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik.  The unit's potential candidates have understake a quest before formally joining the unit. Whom must not return unless they successfully understake this quest.  Due to the unusal quests, the insigna of the Crusaders are seen throughtout the Inner Sphere.  They have been welcomed specially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusader's reputation of its chivery conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'' page 97 - Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation.</ref>  
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Each members of the "mercenaries" have sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik.  The unit's potential candidates have to understake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully undertake this quest.  Due to the unusal quests, the insigna of the Crusaders are seen throughtout the Inner Sphere.  They have been welcomed specially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusader's reputation of its chivery conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'' page 97 - Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation.</ref>
  
 
===Operationals in the Inner Sphere===
 
===Operationals in the Inner Sphere===

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History

Formation

Romanov's Crusaders was formed by Free Worlds League Captain-General Thomas Marik, becoming operational in 3055. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors whom travelled the from all parts of the Inner Sphere to join his Knights of the Inner Sphere regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he form an Independant Command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League.

Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Kripsin Romanov to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable lights. Prince Kirc Cameron-Jones of the Principlaty of Regulus accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would be favored over other mercenary units, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.[1]

Each members of the "mercenaries" have sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to understake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully undertake this quest. Due to the unusal quests, the insigna of the Crusaders are seen throughtout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed specially in the Periphery, where they have enhanced the Crusader's reputation of its chivery conduct.[2]

Operationals in the Inner Sphere

The unit was stationed on Connaught when in 27 October 3068 it deserted their garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. They were ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.[3]

Officers

  • Commanding Officer of the unit as 3055, was Sir Colonel Kripsin Romanov.
    • Executive Officer of the unit, was Major Rynn Johannsson, formerly Rasalhague Kungsarme

Tactics

At its formation,the unit was mixed of elite and green pilots. Sir. Romanov had to work hard for them units work closer to gether, resulting the unit did have any tactics.

As of 3067, the unit had never fought well as a regiment and tries avoid if possible. It excels as individual duelist and in small formations.[4]

Dragoon Ratings

3059

D

3067

B

Composition History

3059

  • Romanov's Crusaders (BattleMech Regiment)
  • 1st Battalion - CO: Sir. Colonel Krispin Romanov
  • 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome
  • 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow
    • The unit was mix compliment of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossed pilots whom joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mech were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech barring Swords, such as the No-Dachi.[5]

3067

  • Romanov's Crusaders (Reinforced BattleMech Regiment)
  • 1st Battalion - CO: Sir. Colonel Krispin Romanov
  • 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome
  • 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Miranda McPherson
  • 4th Battalion - Co: Major Hiro Watanabi

Support

The unit when it formed it had no supportive combat regiments or transportation units. By 3067, the unit possed only half the dropships needed to move the entire unit. Also, from the periphery a Star Lord Class JumpShip volunteer its services to the Crusaders.[6]

Notes

Game Notes

Force Specific Rules from Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised

When using the Crusaders, rolling up skills based on the Veteran table for pilots. Due to their specialization in duelling, the Crusaders suffer from a -2 inititive if they field more than more one 'mech. This increase as if more a on the field, -3 for Lancers, -4 for Companies, -5 for Battalions or larger. These pentialties can be off-setted by Crusader's battalions leaders. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation with +1 inititive. This adds up as more present, with exception of Major Hiro Watanabi has bonus of +2 inititive. These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries page 80 - Main article for Romanov's Crusaders.
  2. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised page 97 - Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation.
  3. ↑ Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation p. 182, 192 - Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad.
  4. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries page 97 - Tactics - Excellent Dualist, tries operates in small groups.
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries page 80 - Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology.
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised page 97 - Support.
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Merceneries Revised page 134 - Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses.

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