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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Formed in [[3006]] and often uses the false colors of other [[Davion]] units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the [[AFFC]]. In [[3051]] the unit assaulted Blackjack, a world held by the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] suffering heavy causalities. 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]]. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
Brigadier Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare. | Brigadier Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare. | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy. | The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy. | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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* Ironhorse Squadron: heavy and assault ’Mechs | * Ironhorse Squadron: heavy and assault ’Mechs | ||
* Darkhorse Squadron: fast light and medium ’Mechs | * Darkhorse Squadron: fast light and medium ’Mechs | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | 3069 The Wild Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns.<br /> | + | *3069 The Wild Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns.<br /> |
| − | 3071 Both units were battered while attacking Spica, through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost). | + | *3071 Both units were battered while attacking Spica, through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost). |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 64 | ||
| + | *''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 14 | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
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History
Formed in 3006 and often uses the false colors of other Davion units. Over 40 years the unit was employed by the AFFC. In 3051 the unit assaulted Blackjack, a world held by the Clan Jade Falcon suffering heavy causalities. 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.
Officers
Brigadier Alisande Faulkner is a gifted tactician and student of mobile warfare.
Tactics
The unit use armor and infantry to pin down an enemy and battlemechs/aerofighter to destroy the enemy.
Composition
- Wild Geese (Reinforced Regiment)
- Each squadron is a reinforced battalion (6 companies each). All squadrons are supported by hover armor,VTOLs, and Battle Armor troops
- Blackhorse Squadron: jump capable 'Mechs of fifty-five tons and heavier
- Ironhorse Squadron: heavy and assault ’Mechs
- Darkhorse Squadron: fast light and medium ’Mechs
Notes
- 3069 The Wild Geese left together with the Thirteenth Stalking Horse of the Federated Suns.
- 3071 Both units were battered while attacking Spica, through Blakist reinforcement. (Half of the Horse and the Blackhorse Squadron from the Geese are lost).
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 64
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 14