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Line 1: − {{Cleanup|reason=review needed|date=September 2023}} + {{cleanup}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[File:The_Wild_Geese.jpg|150px]] | image = [[File:The_Wild_Geese.jpg|150px]] | Designation = The Wild Geese | Designation = The Wild Geese − | Formed = [[3006]]{{cn}} + | Formed = [[3006]] − | Disbanded = [[3073]]{{cn}} + | Disbanded = [[3073]] | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Nickname = | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] − | Parent Command = Independent + | Parent Command = | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} ==History== ==History== − Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[House Davion|Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted [[Blackjack (system)|Blackjack]], a world held by [[Clan Jade Falcon]], suffering heavy casualties. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3062]], the unit helped the [[Blackwind Lancers]] to escape [[Ambergrist]]. In 3062 they joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] (AMC) and fought with the [[13th Stalking Horse]] on [[Sheratan]]. Currently the unit is stationed at [[Alta Vista]].<ref name=MSII64>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 64: "Unit Profile"</ref> + Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[House Davion|Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]], a world held by the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] suffering heavy casualties. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3062]], the unit helped the [[Blackwind Lancers]] to escape [[Ambergrist]]. In 3062 they joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] (AMC) and fought with the [[13th Stalking Horse]] on [[Sheratan]]. Currently the unit is stationed at [[Alta Vista]].<ref name=MSII64>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 64, "Unit Profile"</ref> − In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the [[13th Stalking Horse|Thirteenth Stalking Horse]] of the Federated Suns. [[ROM]] intercepted communications from the [[Word of Blake]] in late October [[3068]] indicating that the Blakists considered both the Geese and the Thirteenth priority targets, but had lost track of both units after they left Alta Vista, and indicated that both units had left Alta Vista shortly after the combined [[Wolf's Dragoons]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] raid on [[Outreach]]. The Word of Blake indicated that [[Alisande Faulkner]] of the Wild Geese had been declared head of the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] shortly before both units left Alta Vista.<ref name="BAp192">''Black Ascending'', p. 192: "AMC Status Advisory"</ref> + In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns. [[ROM]] intercepted communications from the [[Word of Blake]] in late October [[3068]] indicating that the Blakists considered both the Geese and the Thirteenth priority targets, but had lost track of both units after they left Alta Vista, and indicated that both units had left Alta Vista shortly after the combined [[Wolf's Dragoons]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] raid on [[Outreach]]. The Word of Blake indicated that [[Alisande Faulkner]] of the Wild Geese had been declared head of the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] shortly before both units left Alta Vista.<ref name="BAp192">''Black Ascending'', p. 192, "AMC Status Advisory"</ref> − Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese were lost).<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14</ref> The battle stopped the flow of relief materials to the Steel Forest devastated after an industrial accident there two weeks prior to the attack. The battles disrupted the relief columns for all three days, making the denizens of the forest suffer. The [[Spica Protectorate Militia]] responded to the mercenaries' landings immediately with the ''Light of Devotion II-epsilon'' arriving within two hours of the mercenaries' [[DropShip]]s landing and immediately brought the mercenaries under fire. They held their ground for six hours until the rest of the ''Blessed Solidity-III'' gamma arrived and forced the mercenaries on the defensive. The Protectorate Militia forced the Wild Geese's DropShips back into the air, making it impossible for the Geese to resupply with them. The Thirteenth sought the shelter of the edges of the Steel Forest, pursued by the balance of Blessed Solidity. They managed to break contact several times, but the Planetary Militia relocated them quickly every time. By the time the rest of the Planetary Militia units had contained the mercenaries, the Stalking Horse made a fighting retreat.<ref name=Spica>''AMC Stragglers Shattered on Spica''</ref> + Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese were lost).<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14</ref> − The Wild Geese were a part of a [[Principality of Regulus|Regulan]] task force led by the [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]] and sent to attack [[Gibson]] in August [[3073]], where they were destroyed at the hands of the [[49th Shadow Division|Forty-ninth]] and [[52nd Shadow Division|Fifty-second Shadow Divisions]]. A number of other units were also destroyed completely, including the [[13th Stalking Horse]], but some survivors managed to escape by [[DropShip]] after the Wild Geese sold themselves to buy time. With the Regulan ground offensive firmly defeated, Word of Blake [[WarShip]]s appeared in-system and shattered the Regulan naval forces, with only a few survivors escaping.<ref name="JHS3076p31+">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', pp. 31, 34: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name="JHS3076p41">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', pp. 41–42: "Chaos Overwhelming: Dante's Daydream"</ref> + The Wild Geese were a part of a [[Principality of Regulus|Regulan]] task force led by the [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]] and sent to attack [[Gibson]] in August [[3073]], where they were destroyed at the hands of the [[49th Shadow Division|Forty-ninth]] and [[52nd Shadow Division|Fifty-second Shadow Divisions]]. A number of other units were also destroyed completely, including the [[13th Stalking Horse]], but some survivors managed to escape by [[DropShip]] after the Wild Geese sold themselves to buy time. With the Regulan ground offensive firmly defeated, Word of Blake [[WarShip]]s appeared in-system and shattered the Regulan naval forces, with only a few survivors escaping.<ref name="JHS3076p31+">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31, p 34, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref><ref name="JHS3076p41">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 41-42, "Chaos Overwhelming: Dante's Daydream"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 40:
Line 40: The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and BattleMechs/aerofighters to destroy the enemy.<ref name=MSII64/> The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and BattleMechs/aerofighters to destroy the enemy.<ref name=MSII64/> − ==Support== + ==Support<ref name=MSII64/>== * 3 ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShips]] and enough [[DropShips]] for transport. * 3 ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShips]] and enough [[DropShips]] for transport. * Technical support was listed at 90%. * Technical support was listed at 90%. − <ref name=MSII64/> − ==Composition History== + ==Composition== ===3067=== ===3067=== '''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=MSII64/> '''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=MSII64/> Line 51:
Line 50: '''Regimental Headquarters Troop''' '''Regimental Headquarters Troop''' − * XO: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Dave Stutenroth + * XO: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Dave Stutenroth '''Blackhorse Squadron''' '''Blackhorse Squadron''' Line 62:
Line 61: '''Darkhorse Squadron''' '''Darkhorse Squadron''' − * CO: Major Alexander Zehnder + * CO: Major Alexander Zehnder - The fast light and medium 'Mechs are used for flanking maneuvers and reconnaissance. - The fast light and medium 'Mechs are used for flanking maneuvers and reconnaissance. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each, called Troops). All squadrons are supported by additional hover armor, [[VTOLs]], and [[battle armor]] troops.<ref name=MSII64/> + * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each, called Troops). All squadrons are supported by additional hover armor,[[ VTOLs]], and [[battle armor]] troops.<ref name=MSII64/> − * The unit is likely inspired by Andrew McLaglen's 1978 film ''The Wild Geese,'' given both units share the same name and similar CO names (Allen Faulkner versus Alisande Faulkner). ==References== ==References== Line 73:
Line 71: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#AMC Stragglers Shattered on Spica|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 17/04/3071: "AMC Stragglers Shattered on Spica"]]'' * ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' * ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
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| image = [[File:The_Wild_Geese.jpg|150px]] | | image = [[File:The_Wild_Geese.jpg|150px]] | ||
| Designation = The Wild Geese | | Designation = The Wild Geese | ||
| − | | Formed = [[3006]] | + | | Formed = [[3006]] |
| − | | Disbanded = [[3073]] | + | | Disbanded = [[3073]] |
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = | | Nickname = | ||
| Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | ||
| − | | Parent Command = | + | | Parent Command = |
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[House Davion|Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted [[Blackjack ( | + | Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[House Davion|Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted [[Blackjack (planet)|Blackjack]], a world held by the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] suffering heavy casualties. It took over a decade to rebuild the unit to its former strength. During the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3062]], the unit helped the [[Blackwind Lancers]] to escape [[Ambergrist]]. In 3062 they joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] (AMC) and fought with the [[13th Stalking Horse]] on [[Sheratan]]. Currently the unit is stationed at [[Alta Vista]].<ref name=MSII64>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 64, "Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the | + | In [[3069]] the Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns. [[ROM]] intercepted communications from the [[Word of Blake]] in late October [[3068]] indicating that the Blakists considered both the Geese and the Thirteenth priority targets, but had lost track of both units after they left Alta Vista, and indicated that both units had left Alta Vista shortly after the combined [[Wolf's Dragoons]]/[[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] raid on [[Outreach]]. The Word of Blake indicated that [[Alisande Faulkner]] of the Wild Geese had been declared head of the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] shortly before both units left Alta Vista.<ref name="BAp192">''Black Ascending'', p. 192, "AMC Status Advisory"</ref> |
| − | Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese were lost).<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14 | + | Both units were battered while attacking Spica in [[3071]], through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese were lost).<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14</ref> |
| − | The Wild Geese were a part of a [[Principality of Regulus|Regulan]] task force led by the [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]] and sent to attack [[Gibson]] in August [[3073]], where they were destroyed at the hands of the [[49th Shadow Division|Forty-ninth]] and [[52nd Shadow Division|Fifty-second Shadow Divisions]]. A number of other units were also destroyed completely, including the [[13th Stalking Horse]], but some survivors managed to escape by [[DropShip]] after the Wild Geese sold themselves to buy time. With the Regulan ground offensive firmly defeated, Word of Blake [[WarShip]]s appeared in-system and shattered the Regulan naval forces, with only a few survivors escaping.<ref name="JHS3076p31+">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', | + | The Wild Geese were a part of a [[Principality of Regulus|Regulan]] task force led by the [[4th Regulan Hussars|Fourth Regulan Hussars]] and sent to attack [[Gibson]] in August [[3073]], where they were destroyed at the hands of the [[49th Shadow Division|Forty-ninth]] and [[52nd Shadow Division|Fifty-second Shadow Divisions]]. A number of other units were also destroyed completely, including the [[13th Stalking Horse]], but some survivors managed to escape by [[DropShip]] after the Wild Geese sold themselves to buy time. With the Regulan ground offensive firmly defeated, Word of Blake [[WarShip]]s appeared in-system and shattered the Regulan naval forces, with only a few survivors escaping.<ref name="JHS3076p31+">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 31, p 34, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref><ref name="JHS3076p41">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 41-42, "Chaos Overwhelming: Dante's Daydream"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and BattleMechs/aerofighters to destroy the enemy.<ref name=MSII64/> | The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and BattleMechs/aerofighters to destroy the enemy.<ref name=MSII64/> | ||
| − | ==Support== | + | ==Support<ref name=MSII64/>== |
* 3 ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShips]] and enough [[DropShips]] for transport. | * 3 ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShips]] and enough [[DropShips]] for transport. | ||
* Technical support was listed at 90%. | * Technical support was listed at 90%. | ||
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| − | ==Composition | + | ==Composition== |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=MSII64/> | '''Wild Geese''' (Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=MSII64/> | ||
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'''Regimental Headquarters Troop''' | '''Regimental Headquarters Troop''' | ||
| − | * XO: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Dave Stutenroth | + | * XO: [[Leftenant Colonel]] Dave Stutenroth |
'''Blackhorse Squadron''' | '''Blackhorse Squadron''' | ||
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'''Darkhorse Squadron''' | '''Darkhorse Squadron''' | ||
| − | * CO: Major Alexander Zehnder | + | * CO: Major Alexander Zehnder |
- The fast light and medium 'Mechs are used for flanking maneuvers and reconnaissance. | - The fast light and medium 'Mechs are used for flanking maneuvers and reconnaissance. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each, called Troops). All squadrons are supported by additional hover armor, [[VTOLs]], and [[battle armor]] troops.<ref name=MSII64/> | + | * Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each, called Troops). All squadrons are supported by additional hover armor,[[ VTOLs]], and [[battle armor]] troops.<ref name=MSII64/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | * ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | ||