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'''The Wylde Cards''' was a mercenary unit of unspecified size and composition raised in [[2859]], during the [[Second Succession War]]. Context suggests<ref>Units listed in the table on p. 97 of the Second Succession War sourcebook are 'Mech regiments by default, with a special marker for battalions. The Wylde Cards are listed there, but not marked as a battalion.</ref> they were a 'Mech regiment.
 
'''The Wylde Cards''' was a mercenary unit of unspecified size and composition raised in [[2859]], during the [[Second Succession War]]. Context suggests<ref>Units listed in the table on p. 97 of the Second Succession War sourcebook are 'Mech regiments by default, with a special marker for battalions. The Wylde Cards are listed there, but not marked as a battalion.</ref> they were a 'Mech regiment.
  
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==History==
 
The unit was in [[Draconis Combine]] employ, rated a medium-weight regular unit at full strength, and considered to be of questionable loyalty. By [[2864]] they had reportedly lost their ability to function as a combat unit, and weren't reconstituted afterwards.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 97 - Deployment Tables/Mercenary Combat Commands (DCMS)</ref>
 
The unit was in [[Draconis Combine]] employ, rated a medium-weight regular unit at full strength, and considered to be of questionable loyalty. By [[2864]] they had reportedly lost their ability to function as a combat unit, and weren't reconstituted afterwards.<ref>''Second Succession War'', p. 97 - Deployment Tables/Mercenary Combat Commands (DCMS)</ref>
 
==Canonicity==
 
Discussed in a private message with CGL developer Ray Arrastia, the following is technically recognized as canon, but officially considered apocryphal until it is in print. The Article is still a work in progress, as the author/creator gets things sorted.
 
 
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| unitname  = The Wylde Cards
 
| year      = 2859
 
| commander = Commandant Hunter Jameson Wylde
 
| jumpships = No
 
| dropships = Yes
 
| aero      = Yes
 
| armor    = Yes
 
| infantry  = Yes
 
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The '''Wylde Cards''' was a mercenary unit formed by former LCAF officers during the chaos of the 2nd Succession War.
 
 
==History==
 
The core members of The Wylde Cards are from the planet Skye, where rebellion and treachery are commonplace. If you ask any Lyran, that is. But, these individuals are a step above, and most were drummed out of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces because they did not get along with their commanders.
 
 
The CO, Hunter Jameson Wylde made it to Hauptmann, in the 7th Donegal Guards, due in part to a diligent Kommandant named Oberon Blair, who saw his potential as a company commander. Sadly, his commission was cut short, by a ring-knocking socialite Colonel, named Johan Kant-Steiner; who didn’t like the fact that Wylde was far more competent and refused to be one of his boot-lickers; in which, after a mission failed, brought trumped-up charges against him, of cowardice and failure to follow orders. As a sign of solidarity, some of Wylde’s command resigned their commissions and traveled with him to Galatea, to find work as mercenaries. Once there, and with their mechs, they soon gathered up recruits from other merc commands that were no longer in fighting shape. They named themselves the Wylde Cards, after a game of poker; where Hunter won, spectacularly, with a “Dead Man’s Hand” against the commander of Horsa’s Howlers, Hauptman Benedict Horsa; who had despised Wylde since.
 
 
 
==Composition==
 
'''BattleMechs (Aces Company)''' - 1 [[Company]] Regular/Questionable
 
 
Commanding Officer: Commandant Jameson Hunter Wylde- ''[[Shadow Hawk]] SDH-2H''
 
 
Battalion Sergeant: Battalion Sergeant Major Luthor Walker- ''[[Quickdraw]] QKD-4G''
 
 
Lance Sergeant: Sergeant Andrew Smiling-Crow- Dervish DV-6M
 
 
Lance Corporal: Lancer Zatoichi Katsumoto- Dragon DRG-1N
 
 
Executive Officer: Captain Bronwyn Murphy, Clint CLNT-2-3T (2 Lance)
 
Lance Sergeant: Sergeant Cesar de la Vega, Javelin JVN-10F
 
Lance Corporal: Lancer Andromeda Gaston, Clint CLNT-2-3T
 
Trooper: Trooper Samantha Harper, Javelin JVN-10F
 
 
Lance Commander: Leftenant Aaryn Muston, Cicada CDA-2A (3 Lance)
 
Company Sergeant: Company Sergeant Seamus Blair, Assassin ASN-21
 
Lance Corporal: Lancer Aydin Broady, Jenner JR7-D
 
Trooper: Lancer Rylie Broady, Jenner JR7-F
 
 
Armor Company:
 
Armor Company Commander: Captain Ciarra Arrastia, Condor Heavy Hovertank
 
Armor Company Sergeant: Company Sergeant Jackson Holmes, Scimitar Hovertank
 
Condor Heavy Hovertank: Lancer Freya Takashi
 
Scimitar Hovertank: Lancer Levi Jones
 
 
Armor Company Executive Officer: Leftenant Harley Dunn, Saracen Hovertank
 
Pegasus Scout Hovertank: Sergeant Sigurd Takahashi
 
Saracen Hovertank: Lancer Jalynn Twombly
 
Pegasus Scout Hovertank: Lancer Lars Soto
 
 
Infantry Company:
 
Infantry Company Commander: Captain Jorge McClellan
 
Infantry Company Executive Officer: Leftenant Geoffery Robynson
 
Infantry Company Sergeant Major: Company Sergeant Major Tommy “Gun” Bressell
 
 
4x Maxim Hover Transports (Attached to Armor Company)
 
 
Aerospace:
 
Aerospace Squadron Commander: Captain Olly “Raptor” Ryken, Sabre ASF
 
Aerospace Squadron XO/Wingman: Leftenant Danni “Frenchie” Ripp, Sabre ASF
 
Strike Flight Commander: Leftenant Killian “Hook” Jones, Cheetah ASF
 
Wingman: Leftenant Bennadict “Doctor” Tennant, Cheetah ASF
 
Attack Flight Commander: Leftenant Satoru “Shinobi” Fujita, Thrush ASF
 
Wingman: Leftenant Bjorn “Ironside” Thorson, Thrush ASF
 
 
Dropship:
 
Molly Hogan: Modified Overlord-Two class assault dropship.
 
• Bay 1: 12 'Mechs - 2 Doors
 
• Bay 2: 12 Vehicles - 2 Doors
 
• Bay 3: 1 Infantry Company - 2 Doors
 
• Bay 4: 50 tons of Cargo - 1 Door
 
• Bay 5: 6 Fighters - 2 Doors
 
 
Support:
 
Chief Technician/Quartermaster: Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant Major Leigh Cowell
 
Infantry Company Technician/Quartermaster: Company Quartermaster Sergeant Rickard Slayter
 
Armor Company Technician/Quartermaster: Company Quartermaster Sergeant Marc Santana
 
Mech Company Technician/Quartermaster: Company Quartermaster Sergeant Jonas Stark
 
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}}
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*Submitted by [[BattleTech]] fan Ayden Ryken, The Wylde Cards were one of the fan submitted mercenary unit names selected by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for use in the ''Second Succession War'' sourcebook.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=57778.0 Rundown of fan-submitted units]</ref>
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*Submitted by [[BattleTech]] fan Ayden Ryken, The Wylde Cards were one of the fan submitted mercenary unit names selected by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for use in the ''Second Succession War'' sourcebook.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=57778.0 Rundown of fan-submitted units Topic: Second Succession War Mercenaries - by the fans!]</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The Wylde Cards]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The Wylde Cards]]

Latest revision as of 14:43, 17 January 2024

The Wylde Cards
Formed 2859[citation needed]
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command Independent

The Wylde Cards was a mercenary unit of unspecified size and composition raised in 2859, during the Second Succession War. Context suggests[1] they were a 'Mech regiment.

History[edit]

The unit was in Draconis Combine employ, rated a medium-weight regular unit at full strength, and considered to be of questionable loyalty. By 2864 they had reportedly lost their ability to function as a combat unit, and weren't reconstituted afterwards.[2]

Notes[edit]

  • Submitted by BattleTech fan Ayden Ryken, The Wylde Cards were one of the fan submitted mercenary unit names selected by Catalyst Game Labs for use in the Second Succession War sourcebook.[3]

References[edit]

  1. Units listed in the table on p. 97 of the Second Succession War sourcebook are 'Mech regiments by default, with a special marker for battalions. The Wylde Cards are listed there, but not marked as a battalion.
  2. Second Succession War, p. 97 - Deployment Tables/Mercenary Combat Commands (DCMS)
  3. Rundown of fan-submitted units Topic: Second Succession War Mercenaries - by the fans!

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