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'''Wraiths Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] 'Mech fighting stable based in the city of [[Rowe (town)|Rowe]], just outside of [[Solaris City]] in [[The Reaches|the Reaches]] area with some operations in Cathay.<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 22: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> They are principally a [[House Liao]] affiliated stable with minor influences of [[House Kurita]].
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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The Wraiths Stables is a [[Solaris VII]] 'Mech fighting stable based in the city of [[Rowe]], just outside of [[Solaris City]] in [[The Reaches|the Reaches]] area. They are principally a [[House Liao]] affiliated stable with minor influences of [[House Kurita]].
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The Wraiths were founded in [[3053]]<ref name=RS3055U/> by wealthy Capellan Joshua Ling. When the stable was formed it generated excitement in the Reaches, more when it started with a number victories within months of its formation, nearly having some MechWarriors in the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|top twenty]]. However, the stable came under scrutiny when a report from [[Solaran Spectator]] fabricated a story of rigged matches, from urging [[Silver Dragon Stables]]. Publicly, the rumors of dispute between the two stables grew, which resulted in defection of several members of the Silver Dragons joining the Stable, in the back office, Joshua Ling bought several of the contracts on the Silver Dragon Stables MechWarriors. The Stable has never public commented on what had transpired. The Stables has remained a viable contender in the [[Solaris Games]] despite their shortage of 'Mechs.<ref name=MPS7-31>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 31: "Stables of Solaris VII - Wraiths Stables"</ref>
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==History==
 
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The Wraiths were founded in [[3053]] by wealthy Capellan Joshua Ling. When the stable was formed it generated excitement in the Reaches, more when it started with a number victories within months of its formation, nearly having some mechwarriors in the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|top twenty]]. However, the stable came under scrutiny when a report from [[Solaran Spectator]] fabricated a story of rigged matches, from urging [[Silver Dragon Stables]]. Publicly, the rumors of dispute accrued between the two stables, which resulted in defection of several members of the Silver Dragons joining the Stable, in the back-office Joshua Ling had  bought several of the contracts on the Silver Dragon Stables Mechwarriors. The Stable has never public commented on what had transpired. The Stables has remained a viable contender in the [[Solaris Games]] even though their shortage of 'Mechs.<ref name=MPS7-31>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 31 "Stables of Solaris VII - Wraiths Stables"</ref>
 
  
 
On [[3055]], the Wraiths were fighting matches in a number of arenas in the Reaches though they favored [[The Scrapyard]] and the [[Hartford Gardens]].<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
 
On [[3055]], the Wraiths were fighting matches in a number of arenas in the Reaches though they favored [[The Scrapyard]] and the [[Hartford Gardens]].<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
  
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In [[3071]], the final year of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Operation SHOWTIME|occupation of Solaris]] during the [[Jihad]], the Wraiths had joined forced with other stables in the [[Solaris Home Defense League]] to eject the Blakist forces off-world. However tensions between the stables remained even with their common foe, most notably in June when [[Ulter Pentrovsky]] (then ranked 18th in the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|Top Twenty]]) and seven other members of the Wraiths ambushed and killed a [[lance]] of top-rated warriors from [[Overlord Stables]] in [[Cathay]]. The ambush would trigger a series of short and brutal battles between Lyran and Capellan leaning stables, ultimately culminating in the destruction of the Wraiths.<ref name=JSTBD-25>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 25 "Operation: Showtime - Rebellion"</ref>
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In [[3071]], the final year of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Operation SHOWTIME|occupation of Solaris]] during the [[Jihad]], the Wraiths had joined forced with other stables in the [[Solaris Home Defense League]] to eject the Blakist forces off-world. However tensions between the stables remained even with their common foe, most notably in June when Ulter Pentrovsky (then ranked 18th in the [[Top 20 Unlimited Class List|Top Twenty]]) and seven other members of the Wraiths ambushed and killed a [[lance]] of top-rated warriors from [[Overlord Stables]] in [[Cathay]]. The ambush would trigger a series of short and brutal battles between Lyran and Capellan leaning stables, ultimately culminating in the destruction of the Wraiths.<ref name=JSTBD-25>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 25: "Operation: Showtime - Rebellion"</ref>
  
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However, a review of the financial position of Solaris corporations and stable in [[3072]] secured by [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]] indicated the Wraiths had suffered only loses of 37%, though its actual status was unknown.<ref name=JSTBD-26>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 26 "Operation: Showtime - Solari VII Corporate Profiles (1Q, 3072)"</ref>
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However, a review of the financial position of Solaris corporations and stable in [[3072]] secured by [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]] indicated the Wraiths had suffered only 37% losses, though its actual status was unknown.<ref name=JSTBD-26>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 26: "Operation: Showtime - Solaris VII Corporate Profiles (1Q, 3072)"</ref>
  
 
The Stable survived into the [[Dark Age]].<ref name=WH/>
 
The Stable survived into the [[Dark Age]].<ref name=WH/>
  
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==Stable Master and Owners==
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==Stablemasters and Owners==
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As of [[3053]] the Stable Master of the Wraiths Stables was [[Joshua Ling]], who came to Solaris expecting to gain a fortune and fame. He started by gathering several cast-offs MechWarriors from various [[Montenegro]] and [[Cathay]] stables, but what made his Stable shine was the contracting of Francois Chi, a Master Technician.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
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As of [[3053]], the stablemaster of the Wraiths Stables was [[Joshua Ling]], who came to Solaris expecting to gain a fortune and fame. He started by gathering several cast-offs MechWarriors from various [[Montenegro]] and [[Cathay]] stables, but what made his stable shine was the contracting of Francois Chi, a Master Technician.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
  
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
==Notable Personnel==
 
===Technicians===
 
===Technicians===
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* [[Francois Chi]] is a former Capellan citicen that fought for his country during the [[Fourth Succession War]] and is also the Senior tech of the Stables. As per [[3055]] he is very old and barely can move, but he is still noted for his expertise with BattleMech technology. Other stables are paying to have they technicians learn with him, even for the major league ones. There is gossip trying to understand while he is still working for the '''Wraiths Stables'''.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
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* [[Francois Chi]] has been the senior tech of the Stables in [[3055]].<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
  
 
===Instructors===
 
===Instructors===
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===MechWarriors===
 
===MechWarriors===
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Though most of the Silver Dragons mechwarriors contracted have already left the stable, two of them, the Kino brothers, are still fighting for the Wraiths.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
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Though most of the Silver Dragons MechWarriors contracted after the scandal have already left the stable, two of them, the Kino brothers, are still fighting for the Wraiths.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14"/>
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In [[3051]], 7 MechWarriors were on Wraiths Stables payrolls.
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In [[3051]], 9 MechWarriors were on Wraiths Stables payrolls.<ref name=MPS7-31/>
  
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In [[3051]] 7 MechWarriors are on '''Wraiths Stables''' payrolls.
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As of [[3055]], MechWarriors had contracts of 35 percent and 500 C-bills for wages.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14">''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 14: Wrath Stable profile</ref>
  
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In [[3051]] 9 MechWarriors are on '''Wraiths Stables''' payrolls.<ref name=MPS7-31/>
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As of [[3067]], MechWarriors had contracts of 30 percent and 1,000 C-bills for wages.<ref name=MPS7-31/>
  
 
====Known MechWarriors====
 
====Known MechWarriors====
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* [[Harley Salazar]]<ref name="TRO3055Up132">''Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade'', p.132 "FLS-P5 FLASHFIRE"</ref>
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| <ref name="TRO3055Up132">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 132: "FLS-P5 Flashfire"</ref>
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| Ranked 18th in the Top Twenty.
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| <ref name=DAINN_p287>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 287: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 3)"</ref>
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===Infantry===
 
===Infantry===
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An infantry team (several squads) was fighting for the Stable as per [[3136]]. They were one of the best teams in that category.<ref name=WH>"Wolf Hunters"</ref>
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An infantry team (several squads) was fighting for the Stable as per [[3136]]. They were one of the best teams in that category.<ref name=WH>''Wolf Hunters''</ref>
  
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====Known Inantrymen====
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====Known Infantrymen====
 
Unknown.
 
Unknown.
  
 
==Tactics and Style==
 
==Tactics and Style==
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The Wraithes are trained in tight quarters fighting.  Their skills in tight maneuvering fall allow them to excel in arenas such as [[Hartford Gardens]] and [[the Scrapyard]].
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The Wraiths are trained in tight quarters fighting.  Their skills in tight maneuvering fall allow them to excel in arenas such as [[Hartford Gardens]] and [[the Scrapyard]].
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==Stable Characteristics==
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* Experience = Regular in 3067
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* Rating = D+ in 3055 and C in 3067
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* BattleMech = 5 in 3055 and 9 in 3067
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* Infantry = Yes (during Dark Age)
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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As of [[3055]], MechWarriors have contracts of 35 percent and 500 c-bills for wages.<ref name="SolarisTheReachesp14">''Solaris: The Reaches'' p. 14 - Wrath Stable profile</ref>
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* Gomez Long unit is said to be the ''1st Andurien Lancers'' and fighting the [[Andurien Secession]]. Now, the existing Andurien units are the Defenders of Andurien. In his case, it seems to be the 1st Defenders of Andurien.
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* Special Rules can be found for Wraiths Stables on ''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 44.  
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As of [[3067]], MechWarriors have contracts of 30 percent and 1.000 c-bills for wages.<ref name=MPS7-31/>
 
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===Comments===
 
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Gomez Long unit is said to be the ''1st Andurien Lancers'' and fighting the [[Andurien Secession]]. Now, the existing Andurien units are the Defenders of Andurien. In his case, it seems to be the 1st Defenders of Andurien.
 
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===Game Rules===
 
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The Stable as of 3067 has access to F Rated Equipment.
 
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When using Stable Specific Rules; The any unit of the stable receive +2 to their initiative when fighting in clutter arenas such as; [[Hartford Gardens]], [[The Scrapyard]], [[Steiner Arena]] (when obstacles are activated), [[Ishiyama]] and [[The Jungles]] or any Mountain or Wooded terrain when fighting on an Off-Circuit Venue map.
 
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However, Wraith MechWarriors suffer from -1 initiative when operating specific arena maps that include [[Boreal Reachs]], [[King of the Mountain]], and [[The Mud Pit]] arenas, or Flatlands, Hill, Badlands and Wetlands terrain.
 
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In any other kind of terrain or Arena, they have no penalty bonus.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'' p. 44 - Stable-Specific Rules - Wraiths Stable - Initiative bonus/penalties for Wraith.</ref>
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
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[[Category:Solaris Stables|Wraiths Stables]]
 
[[Category:Solaris Stables|Wraiths Stables]]

Latest revision as of 07:03, 22 February 2024

Logo of Wraiths Stables
Wraiths Stables
Team Profile
Founding Year 3053[1]
Sport 'Mech Dueling
League Solaris Games
Affiliation Capellan Confederation,
Draconis Combine
Home Solaris VII
Colors White / Gray; a white shield emblazoned with a shadowy wraith wielding a golden sword

Wraiths Stables is a Solaris VII 'Mech fighting stable based in the city of Rowe, just outside of Solaris City in the Reaches area with some operations in Cathay.[1] They are principally a House Liao affiliated stable with minor influences of House Kurita.

Description[edit]

The Wraiths were founded in 3053[1] by wealthy Capellan Joshua Ling. When the stable was formed it generated excitement in the Reaches, more when it started with a number victories within months of its formation, nearly having some MechWarriors in the top twenty. However, the stable came under scrutiny when a report from Solaran Spectator fabricated a story of rigged matches, from urging Silver Dragon Stables. Publicly, the rumors of dispute between the two stables grew, which resulted in defection of several members of the Silver Dragons joining the Stable, in the back office, Joshua Ling bought several of the contracts on the Silver Dragon Stables MechWarriors. The Stable has never public commented on what had transpired. The Stables has remained a viable contender in the Solaris Games despite their shortage of 'Mechs.[2]

On 3055, the Wraiths were fighting matches in a number of arenas in the Reaches though they favored The Scrapyard and the Hartford Gardens.[3]

In 3071, the final year of the Word of Blake occupation of Solaris during the Jihad, the Wraiths had joined forced with other stables in the Solaris Home Defense League to eject the Blakist forces off-world. However tensions between the stables remained even with their common foe, most notably in June when Ulter Pentrovsky (then ranked 18th in the Top Twenty) and seven other members of the Wraiths ambushed and killed a lance of top-rated warriors from Overlord Stables in Cathay. The ambush would trigger a series of short and brutal battles between Lyran and Capellan leaning stables, ultimately culminating in the destruction of the Wraiths.[4]

However, a review of the financial position of Solaris corporations and stable in 3072 secured by Hachiman Taro Electronics indicated the Wraiths had suffered only 37% losses, though its actual status was unknown.[5]

The Stable survived into the Dark Age.[6]

Stablemasters and Owners[edit]

As of 3053, the stablemaster of the Wraiths Stables was Joshua Ling, who came to Solaris expecting to gain a fortune and fame. He started by gathering several cast-offs MechWarriors from various Montenegro and Cathay stables, but what made his stable shine was the contracting of Francois Chi, a Master Technician.[3]

Notable Personnel[edit]

Technicians[edit]

Instructors[edit]

MechWarriors[edit]

Though most of the Silver Dragons MechWarriors contracted after the scandal have already left the stable, two of them, the Kino brothers, are still fighting for the Wraiths.[3]

In 3051, 7 MechWarriors were on Wraiths Stables payrolls.

In 3051, 9 MechWarriors were on Wraiths Stables payrolls.[2]

As of 3055, MechWarriors had contracts of 35 percent and 500 C-bills for wages.[3]

As of 3067, MechWarriors had contracts of 30 percent and 1,000 C-bills for wages.[2]

Known MechWarriors[edit]

MechWarrior Era Comments References
Harley Salazar Civil War [7]
The Kino brothers [3]
Ivan Menlikov Civil War [8]
Ulter Pentrovsky Civil War,
Jihad 		Ranked 18th in the Top Twenty. [4]
Ian Smythe Dark Age [9]

Infantry[edit]

An infantry team (several squads) was fighting for the Stable as per 3136. They were one of the best teams in that category.[6]

Known Infantrymen[edit]

Unknown.

Tactics and Style[edit]

The Wraiths are trained in tight quarters fighting. Their skills in tight maneuvering fall allow them to excel in arenas such as Hartford Gardens and the Scrapyard.

Stable Characteristics[edit]

  • Experience = Regular in 3067
  • Rating = D+ in 3055 and C in 3067
  • BattleMech = 5 in 3055 and 9 in 3067
  • Infantry = Yes (during Dark Age)

Notes[edit]

  • Gomez Long unit is said to be the 1st Andurien Lancers and fighting the Andurien Secession. Now, the existing Andurien units are the Defenders of Andurien. In his case, it seems to be the 1st Defenders of Andurien.
  • Special Rules can be found for Wraiths Stables on MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 44.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 22: "Stable-Specific Rules"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 31: "Stables of Solaris VII - Wraiths Stables"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Solaris: The Reaches, p. 14: Wrath Stable profile
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 25: "Operation: Showtime - Rebellion"
  5. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 26: "Operation: Showtime - Solaris VII Corporate Profiles (1Q, 3072)"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wolf Hunters
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 132: "FLS-P5 Flashfire"
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 146: "VKH-1 Volkh"
  9. ↑ Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 287: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 3)"

Bibliography[edit]

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