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| Fox Patrol | |
| Formed | Between August 3143 – May 3145[1] |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
The Fox Patrol was a lance-sized mercenary unit founded on Jerangle somewhere around 3143 to 3145.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Founding[edit]
The Fox Patrol formed through a merger. Boyfriends and debt-ridden mercenaries Evan Huxley and Arkee Colorado joined up with independent Jerangle-based MechWarrior and technician Katie Ferraro, placing her in charge of both the unit and its repairs. The unit went on to do a series of small jobs at tight profit margins.[1]
In May 3145, Mayor Reif Becker of the city of Gothenburg hired the Fox Patrol to protect it from night raids by the Jerangle Raiders. The Raiders used diversions, feints, and force, but on 22 May 3145, the Fox Patrol destroyed them in and around Gothenburg. This ensured that the Fox Patrol would take copious salvage, but profit margins were still dangerously tight.[1]
First Contracts[edit]
For three years, the unit kept working on Jerangle, building up funds until at last, in August 3148, they purchased a rundown and allegedly "hot" Confederate-class DropShip, the Fox Den. The unit now has their own transportation means, but their savings were almost nonexistant. The now six-person unit moved on to Kaesong to hunt a bandit 'Mech on behalf of the magistrate of Vangelis City. Their employer refused to pay afterwards, leaving the salvaged Kodiak as their only earnings from the job, scrap to sell.[2]
Their next mission took them to the periphery, where they were hired to raid the pirate base of Queen Anne's Privateers. In theory, the base was undefended, but in fact they found heavy opposition. The fight was hard, specially for some Patrol's systems' breakdowns. However, they eventually defeated the pirates, taking a lot of salvage. During the way off, they received an invitation to join the mercenary major leagues on Galatea, where the rise of the ilClan had led to a frenzy of hirings.[3]
Joining Lone Wolves[edit]
Their successful pirate hunting mission got FP reputation, so they were invited by the Lone Wolves to join their co-op unit. The dawn of ilClan era found the Lone Wolves traveling to Alyina, were they were immediately contracted by the Alyina Mercantile League. The Fox Patrol was stationed in Alyina's capital New Delhi to protect CJF Factory Zone 4. On 25 September 3151, the factory was attacked by pirates. The Fox Patrol was forced to retreat after Evan's 'Mech was downed and he was wounded.[4]
It took two months for Evan to recover, and the same time to repair his 'Mech. Meanwhile, the other FP members were deployed to train the AML militia. In November they were attacked again by the pirate group. This time FP was able to ambush the pirates while they were raiding the factory. In the following battle, FP crushed the pirates, disabling two Ion Sparrows and destroying several armored vehicles. Evan's Locust was shot down again, but he wasn't injured this time. The Locust was a total loss due to severe damages. As replacement, Evan was promised one of the salvaged Ion Sparrows.[4]
During the Battle of Sudeten in 3152, the Fox Patrol had fully recovered, and despite their reduced numbers, they distinguished themselves in the fight against Clan Hell's Horses forces, with Evan piloting his new Ion Sparrow.[5]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Fox Patrol | |||
| Captain | Katie Ferraro | 3145-3152[1][5] | |
Tactics[edit]
unknown
Composition History[edit]
3145[edit]
- Captain Katie Ferraro - Kit Fox
- Evan Huxley - Locust
- Arkee Colorado - Quickdraw[1]
3148[edit]
By 13 August 3148, the Fox Patrol had grown to six core members with five BattleMechs and a DropShip, the Confederate-class 'Mech carrier DropShip, Fox Den, piloted by Frankie Fischer.
- Captain Katie Ferraro - Kit Fox
- Sergeant Evan Huxley - Locust
- Sergeant Arkee Colorado - Quickdraw
- Dexter Nicks - Griffin
- Rhiannon Ramirez - Marauder[2]
Colors and Uniform[edit]
- In 3145, they used a color scheme of rust red and gray for 'Mechs and personal gear. This included rust red jumpsuits.[1]
- In 3148, they used rust-brown jumpsuits and a fox-themed paint scheme: rust-brown with white fringes at the bottom.[2]
Gallery[edit]
Katie Ferraro facing Kaesong's Kodiak
Evan and Arkee in battle on Alyina
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- The Secret Fox (short story)
- The Fox Patrol (short story)
- The Fox and the Bear (short story)
- A Fox on Galatea (short story)
- The Fox Hunt (short story)
- Lone Wolf and Fox (novella)
- Without Question (novel)
- Merry Foxmas (short story)