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{{cleanup}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[File:12th Vegan Rangers logo.svg|150px|Insignia of the 12th Vegan Rangers]] | Designation = 12th Vegan Rangers | Formed = [[2820]]<ref name=1SW>''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 36, "Those Left Behind"</ref> | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = Verlo Planetary Guard Force<ref name=1SW/> | Nickname = | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | Parent Command = | Sub-Command = [[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Alpha Regiment]] ---- [[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta Regiment]] ---- [[Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Gamma Regiment]] ---- [[Delta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Delta Regiment]] }} The '''Twelfth Vegan Rangers''' are a [[Mercenary|mercenary]] unit that has been active from the early [[Succession Wars]] to the present. ==History== ===Early Succession Wars=== The unit was officially formed during the [[Second Succession War]] but its foundations were laid during the [[First Succession War|previous conflict]].<ref name=CMMp70>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 70</ref> The Twelfth Vegan Rangers can trace their roots back to the Duke of [[Verde]]'s personal army, and prior to their conversion into a mercenary unit, they had a long history of serving House Nelson. In fact, even their very first origins go back to actions taken by a Nelson.<ref name= FMMercR/> During the [[First Succession War]], [[Lawrence Helmund Nelson]], rightful Duke of [[Verde]], had been cast out from his homeworld and his title usurped. He and his friend Tariq the [[Arkab]] were known for wandering the devastated worlds along the [[Draconis Combine]]-[[Federated Suns]] border, seeking to provide truth and justice.<ref name=RGIvol18p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 10, "The Twelfth Vegan Ranger"</ref> During their wanderings, Nelson was inspired by the book "Eleven Against the Stars" written by John R. Loran, a Ranger in the [[Vega]] System.<ref name= FMMercR/> Loran was one of eleven Rangers, men who patrolled the long, lonely routes between the two inhabited planets within the system. Nelson, on the run from enemies of his family and resonating with the ideals and plight of the original Rangers, named himself the Twelfth Vegan Ranger. In this guise, he began building a mercenary unit to support his struggle to reclaim his birthright. Thus, the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were born. Nelson determined that the men and women of the 12th Vegan Rangers should live by the five main codes of behavior set out in Loran's book, which he dubbed The Rangers Code: # A Ranger lives simply and honestly without delusions or manias. # A Ranger values loyalty, but never follows others blindly. # A Ranger must serve people, and not corporations. # A Ranger must be prepared body, mind, and soul to fight for what is right. # Above all, a Ranger must be free to follow his own destiny.<ref name=CMMp70/> Nelson's charisma and deep personal drive was magnetic, allowing him to recruit many of the best MechWarriors on the market at a fraction of their regular salary. {{cn}} Eventually, Nelson's journey took him back to his homeworld, where for two years he anonymously served the usurper Queen, simply enjoying being back on Verde. But the Ranger's hand was forced when his identity was exposed and the Queen dispatched a four-'Mech assassin team to kill him. Piloting his ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]'' alongside the loyal Tariq in his ''[[Locust]]'', Nelson defeated the assassins and, with the help of his Twelfth Vegan Rangers, emerged victorious in the struggle for his throne.<ref name=RGIvol18p10/><ref name= FMMercR/> As the Nelsons settled back into their role as Dukes and Duchesses of Verde, the Rangers became their house guards. This continued until the [[Second Succession War]], when, in order to avoid having the Rangers absorbed into the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], Duke Solomon Nelson declared them once again a mercenary unit.<ref name= FMMercR/> The Rangers earned Verde a great deal of wealth and garnered them a good working relationship with the [[Federated Suns]]. ===Third Succession War=== The Twelfth Vegan Rangers were misreported to be a part of the [[Draconis Combine]] force that attacked [[Harrow's Sun]] in the Fourth Battle of Harrow's Sun in May [[3020]]. This was later clarified to be a similarly-named [[DCMS]] unit, and not the pro-Davion Rangers. _{(see [[12th Vegan Rangers#Notes|notes]] section below.)} The Twelfth Vegan Rangers were most famous for their part in [[The Galtor Campaign]], on what was then the disputed border between the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. They staged a nighttime combat drop on the [[17th Benjamin Regulars|Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars]]' position, which allowed the surrounded [[33rd Avalon Hussars|Thirty-Third Avalon Hussars]] to escape from their grasp.<ref name=HTPGaltor/> A month later, they combat dropped on the Seventeenth again, this time to prevent a breakout. The Rangers also faced the [[1st Amphigean Light Assault Group|First Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and the [[5th Galedon Regulars|Fifth Galedon Regulars]] regiments during this battle. In a later action, the Rangers and [[Bremond Draconis March Militia]] prevented the three Combine regiments from reinforcing the [[5th Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]]<ref name=HTPGaltor/> and seized control of a [[Star League]]-era supply depot that the Fifth Sword of Light had previously captured. Shortly after this victory, the Rangers were relieved by [[Draconis March Militia]] units and returned to [[Verde]] to rest and refit.<ref name=HTPGaltor>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', pp. 10-11, 13</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== During [[Operation RAT]], the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were contracted by the [[Federated Suns]] to support their offensive into the [[Capellan Confederation]]. In Wave One, Alpha and Beta Regiments of the Twelfth Vegan Rangers assisted in the capture of [[St. Andre]], squaring off against [[Justinia's Cuirassiers]] and the [[Blackwind Lancers]]. Using a wily combination of false transmissions and clever unit positioning, the Rangers and their allies in the [[Davion Light Guards]] were able to lure both mercenary units into ambushes that successfully forced their surrender. Alpha and Beta remained on [[St. Andre]] while Gamma and Delta Regiments captured [[Poznan]], overrunning the planetary militia forces there and installing a friendly garrison after liberating the ethnic Spanish population from the planet's mostly Chinese-descended ruling class. With [[Poznan]] thusly secure, Gamma and Delta redeployed to fight on [[Buchlau]] during Wave Two.<ref name=NAIS4SW1>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Atlas, Volume I'', pp. 19 - 22, 32</ref> In Waves Three and Four of Operation RAT, Gamma and Delta fought on [[Kansu]] and [[Shipka]], easily overwhelming planetary forces stationed there and capturing a cache of JumpShip parts. In Wave Five, one of Gamma's battalions was deployed to [[Zaurak]] and forced to deal with its extremely hostile weather conditions. Despite suffering losses, they again succeeded in helping [[AFFS]] forces secure the planet. Meanwhile, Delta Regiment and the other two battalions of Gamma battled [[Sung's Cuirassiers]] for control of [[Wei]]. Due to the Cuirassier's reputation, and intelligence that suggested chemical weapons might be used against attackers, there was some hesitation about the amount of forces that would be necessary to combat them. The Rangers, even aware of the increased risks, proudly took the job. Although the Capellans attempted to gas the Rangers three times, the Rangers suffered surprisingly few losses. At the Battle of Boganville Highway, however, the Rangers met the Cuirassiers head-on. In a brutal fight, the Rangers managed to break the Cuirassiers' lines, despite being under threat of nerve gas and losing nearly two battalions worth of troops.<ref name=NAIS4SW2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Atlas, Volume II''</ref> After obtaining reinforcements from the [[AFFS]], the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were again redeployed, this time to the world of [[Palos]]. There, the Rangers lost a dropship to hostile fire and due to concessions made to the civilian inhabitants of the world, were ambushed several times while attempting to ameliorate their concerns. Colonel Nelson of Delta Regiment immediately removed all hearts and minds policies and took the fight to the enemy, quickly encircling the Capellan defenders. Col. Nelson offered the defenders' commanding officer a chance to surrender, which was declined. The Rangers telecast the resulting battle, which caused the remaining Capellan forces on the planet to either leave or surrender.<ref name=NAIS4SW2/> In the Seventh Wave, Gamma and Delta Regiments joined the [[20th Avalon Hussars|Twentieth Avalon Hussars]] in assaulting [[Tsinghai]], where they smashed the resistance offered by the [[Fifth Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] and a battalion of [[Preston's Lancers]]. Only a single company of the Lancers managed to escape destruction. By the close of [[3039]], the Rangers had returned to New Aragon to refit and await reassignment.<ref name=NAIS4SW2/> ===War of 3039 and Operation Guerrero=== Based on their service and success in the Fourth Succession War, the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were granted garrisons on four of the recently conquered worlds in the newly-established [[Sarna March]]. They took up station on the uneasy border between the Federated Suns and the resentful Capellan Confederation, occupying [[Campertown]], [[Old Kentucky]], [[Tsinghai]], and [[Chamdo]]. It would not be long before the Rangers saw combat again, as they were once more called upon by the [[AFFS]], this time to assist them in the [[War of 3039]]. The Rangers' Gamma and Delta Regiments were deployed to [[Telos IV]] and [[Nashira]] under contract to the newly-formed [[Federated Commonwealth]] to help establish a FedCom foothold on those worlds. Although the two regiments quickly secured both planets, holding them proved to be another story. Misallocation of relieving garrison forces, coupled with nonstop partisan and kamikaze attacks by locals and hidden Kuritan agents slowly eroded Gamma and Delta's morale.<ref name=HWO3039/> When the [[First Genyosha|First]] and [[Second Genyosha]] arrived on Nashira, they set about harrying the Ranger and 1st FedCom garrison forces, engaging in a drawn-out guerilla war that culminated in the use of chemical weapons at the Battle of Raven Ridge. Though the attack could not be traced to either side, the FedCom forces highly suspected that it was the work of the Genyosha regiments. After the attack, the First FedCom and what was left of Delta Regiment were ordered to withdraw back to [[Errai]].<ref name=HWO3039/> Similarly, the arrival of the [[Second Benjamin Regulars]] on Telos IV signaled the start of a long, bloody slog against both [[DCMS]] and local irregular forces. Ultimately, the Regulars were able to stage a raid on the DropShips of the FedCom and Ranger units stationed there, robbing them of valuable supplies. Due to logistical issues, the FedCom commanding officer planetside was unable to replace the missing supplies and so was forced to withdraw, taking Gamma Regiment with her.<ref name=HWO3039/> Both Gamma and Delta Regiments had suffered heavy losses in the protracted occupations, and, after regrouping at [[Errai]], had returned their garrison worlds by the start of [[3040]].<ref name=HWO3039/> In [[3048]], [[Margrave]] [[Sheridan Douglass]] retired from his command role, selecting [[Tom Stancel]] as his replacement in a historic decision— Stancel would be the first leader of the Rangers who was not of [[Verde]]'s royal houses in many generations. Stancel was additionally recognized as a full [[General]] by the [[AFFC]], an honor rarely afforded to mercenaries, as their hierarchy traditionally topped out at [[Brigadier General]].<ref name=CMMp70/> The Rangers maintained their hold on the Sarna March borders until September [[3057]], when [[Operation GUERRERO]] was authorized by the [[Free Worlds League]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]]. All four regiments were badly defeated during the conflict by combined forces of the [[CCAF]] and Mercenaries resulting in the dissolution of Delta Regiment. The Rangers were pushed off of Campertown, Old Kentucky, and Tsinghai, which had served as their bases for decades. {{cn}} ===FedCom Civil War=== {{stub}} ===The Jihad=== From [[3068]] to the end of the Jihad, Alpha Regiment defended [[Raman]] against every [[DCMS]] and Word of Blake attempt to conquer the world. Beta Regiment played a mayor part against the Blakist invaders on New Avalon during the 1st and Second battle of New Avalon. Gamma Regiment was destroyed during [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] on Jaipur in 3068 by the efforts of the First and Second St. Ives Lancers. {{cn}} The Twelfth conducted a reconnaissance raid on [[Addicks]] in early [[3077]] that nearly saw them rout the defending [[Word of Blake]] forces single handed, and resulted in the commanding officer of the Federated Suns theater of [[Operation SCOUR]], [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]], bringing the planned invasion of Addicks forward four full weeks.<ref name="JHS:Tp36">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 36, "S.O.S."</ref> They later joined Task Force Sickle, and as part of the invasion of Terra they hit the Texas Highlands.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 96</ref> In [[3079]] their frequent combat duties had reduced them to a regiment-sized formation, and they were only at two-thirds of their nominal strength. They were working to rebuild on [[New Hessen]]<ref>''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 20</ref> after distinguishing themselves in the heavy fighting of the North America campaign on Terra during [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref name="FM:3145p179">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 179, "Twelfth Vegan Rangers"</ref> In [[3085]] they were stationed on [[Benet III]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 125 (Federated Suns Map)</ref><ref name=fm3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160</ref> They were at 85% of their nominal regimental strength but were also an elite unit.<ref name=fm3085/> ===Dark Age=== The end of the Jihad and the formation of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] ushered in an era that proved difficult for the rebuilt Vegan Rangers, just as it did for other mercenary units of significant size. Struggling financially, by the beginning of the thirty-second century the Rangers had reached the point where they were hiring out company and battalion sized elements of the Rangers as detachments to be able to pay their bills.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> When General Miller al-Nahib retired in [[3116]] and his daughter [[Della al-Wahib]] assumed command she took the opportunity to break with the Federated Suns and seek better opportunities; this led the Rangers to take up contracts with the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]], spending two decades upgrading and augmenting their forces while enjoying a relatively quiet, unexciting tour of service.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> The Twelfth Vegan Rangers were hired by [[Jacob Bannson]] in [[3133]]<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> to reinforce the defense of [[Vega]] against the [[5th Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]] and [[44th Benjamin Regulars]]. The Rangers fought the [[DCMS]] units alongside the [[1st Vega Regulars (Rasalhague Dominion)|Vega Regulars]] and elements of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] (the [[Omega Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Omega Galaxy]]). They successfully drove the DCMS from Vega, and the Rangers accepted a permanent home on Vega.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 6</ref> The Rangers assisted [[Galaxy Commander]] [[Isis Bekker-Florala]] in forming the [[Vega Protectorate]]; the Rangers repulsed a second Combine attack in [[3137]], claiming more 'Mechs as salvage for their stockpile and soundly defeating the Fifth Sword of Light once again. The Rangers finally left the Vega Protectorate in [[3141]] when it was strong enough to stand alone and returned to serving in the Federated Suns once more.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> In December [[3144]] the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were stationed on [[Chesterton]] when the Capellan Confederation launched an invasion of the Federated Suns; the Twelfth were quickly forced off Chesterton by the [[5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[Green Knights]].<ref name="FM:3145p32">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 32, "Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry"</ref> The Vegan Rangers were also unfortunate in their defense of [[Ulan Batar]] against the [[1st Liao Grenadiers|First Liao Grenadiers]], with the Liao Grenadiers quickly forcing the Rangers into the forests and mountains; this was one of the actions that prevented the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] from launching counterattacks to try and recapture Chesterton or [[Tikonov]].<ref name="FM:3145p41">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 41, "First Liao Grenadiers"</ref> The Grenadiers kept the Rangers bottled up for months, adding to the destabilization of the Capellan March.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> The Twelfth were among the units amassed by [[Julian Davion]] for Task Force Styx, and when Styx mounted its [[Battle of New Syrtis (3147)|invasion]] of [[New Syrtis]] in December [[3147]] the Rangers were tasked with securing the Capellan March's government and administration offices. [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] prevented them from doing so through a series of flawless ambushes, and the appearance of the [[Dynasty Guard]] at their rear forced the Twelfth to retreat.<ref name=SF41>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 41</ref> The Twelfth Vegan Rangers survived the battle but along with the other surviving mercenary commands suffered far heavier casualties than the AFFS regular units.<ref name=SF41/> ==Officers== Traditionally the commander of [[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Alpha Regiment]] commands the entire 12th Vegan Rangers brigade. {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) ''' |- | [[Duke]]||[[Lawrence Helmund Nelson]]||[[2829]] |- | [[General]]||[[Sheridan Douglass]]||[[3025]] - [[3048]]<ref name="FMR107">''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 107 12th Vegan Rangers</ref> |- | General||[[Tom Stancel]]||3048 - [[3067]]<ref name="FMR107"/><ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 183</ref><ref name=OR17/> |- | General||[[Miller al-Nahib]]||[[3085]] - [[3116]]<ref name=fm3085/><ref name="FM:3145p179"/> |- | General||[[Della al-Nahib]]||3116 - [[3145]]<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 9</ref><ref name=FM:3145p182>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 182, "Notable Mercenary Forces - Federated Suns"</ref> |} ==Tactics== Though the Twelfth Vegan Rangers are specialized in city defense and assault tactics, their Alpha Regiment can fight in any terrain.<ref name= FMMercR>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'' p. 107-110</ref> During the Galtor Campaign, the Twelfth Vegan Rangers proved to be very skilled at night-fighting.<ref name=htpg6/> In 3145, despite their extensive battles against Capellan forces, the Rangers still had access to the best Federated Suns technology, making use of a wide range of 'Mechs to create well-structured lances and deploying them flexible structures.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> ==Composition History== {{cleanup}} === 2830 === '''12th Vegan Rangers''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> :*Base: [[Verde]] Note: At this point the Rangers were weighted at Heavy level, but only had an operational readiness of 33 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> === 2864 === '''12th Vegan Rangers''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> :*Base: [[Verde]] Note: At this point in time the rangers were weighted at Assault level and maintained an operational readiness of 100 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> ===3025=== '''12th Vegan Rangers''' (4 regiments/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=HDFSp139>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 138, 149</ref> :*CO: [[Margrave]] [[Sheridan Douglass]]<ref name=htpg6>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 6</ref> :*Base: [[Edwards]] *'''[[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Alpha Regiment]]''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/><ref name=HDFSp139/> *'''[[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta Regiment]]''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/><ref name=HDFSp139/> *'''[[Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Gamma Regiment]]''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/><ref name=HDFSp139/> *'''[[Delta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Delta Regiment]]''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/><ref name=HDFSp139/> Note: By 3025, the 12th Vegan Rangers had grown enough to include four independent, subordinate regiments: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. ===3040=== '''12th Vegan Rangers''' *'''[[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Alpha Regiment]]''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/> :*CO: [[Margrave]] [[Sheridan Douglass]]<ref name=CMMp70/> :*Base: [[Campertown]] *'''[[Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Beta Regiment]]''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] [[Tom Stancel]] :*Base: [[Tsinghai]] *'''[[Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Gamma Regiment]]''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] [[Connie Desantis]]<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , pp. 37-39, 141</ref> :*Base: [[Old Kentucky]] *'''[[Delta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|Delta Regiment]]''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] [[Mitch Nelson]]<ref name=HWO3039/> :*Base: [[Chamdo]] Note: By 3040, the Twelfth Vegan Rangers were contracted to provide support in the [[War of 3039]] and occupied both [[Nashira]] and [[Telos IV]] during that conflict.<ref name=HWO3039/> ===3054=== '''Twelfth Vegan Rangers''' *'''Alpha Regiment''' (Elite/Reliable)(<ref name=OR17/> :*CO: [[General]] [[Tom Stancel]] :*Base: [[Campertown]] *'''Beta Regiment''' (Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=OR17/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] [[Miller al-Nahib]] :*Base: [[Tsinghai]] *'''Gamma Regiment''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=OR17/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] [[Connie Desantis]] :*Base: [[Old Kentucky]] *'''Delta Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=OR17/> :*CO: [[Colonel]] Alex Greene :*Base: [[Chamdo]] Note: In 3053 the Rangers were stationed in the Sarna March of the Federated Commonwealth, Palos Operations Area, Corey Command.<ref name=OR17>''Objective Raids'', p. 17, "Lyran Commonwealth State Command"</ref> ===3136=== '''12th Vegan Rangers''' :- A bit more than a reinforced regiment in size. Defenders of Vega. The unit was using the insignia of Alpha Regiment.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega''</ref> ===3145=== '''12th Vegan Rangers''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p182/> * CO: Colonel Della al-Nahib<ref name=FM:3145p182/> *Base: [[Ulan Batar]] :- At this point in time the Rangers were at eighty-five percent of full strength, maintained an "A" rating under the Dragoon rating system, and were under contract to the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=FM:3145p182/> ==Color Scheme and Unit Insignia== ==Gallery== <gallery> Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.svg|Alpha Regiment's insignia Beta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.png|Beta Regiment's insignia Gamma Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.png|Gamma Regiment's insignia Delta Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers) logo.svg|Delta Regiment's insignia Image:12th_Vegan_Rangers_Berserker_FMMercs.jpg|A ''[[Berserker]]'' in 12th Vegan Rangers colors. </gallery> ==Notes== * According to ''[[The Fox's Teeth: Exploits of McKinnon's Raiders]]'', a very early BattleTech scenario pack, the 12th Vegan Rangers were part of a Draconis Combine forces that attacked the Federated Suns in May 3020.<ref>''The Fox's Teeth: Exploits of McKinnon's Raiders'', p. 27</ref> It does not fit with the unit's profile to hire out to the enemy of their home realm, and it was officially confirmed<ref>In [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,34991.0.html this posting] on the official [[BattleTech forum]]</ref> that their mentioning in the opposing force of the scenario in question "was probably another of those wacky early BattleTech continuity mishaps" and that the 12th Vegan Rangers were probably mixed up with the Draconis Combine's [[Legion of Vega]] in this instance. == Rules == <div class="gamerules"> === 3145 === * If the Twelfth Vegan Rangers make up fifty percent or less of a deployed force, and if the Rangers don't deploy until turn 4 or earlier, the Rangers receive a -1 bonus to all attack rolls and a -1 target modifier to all piloting skill checks.<ref name="FM:3145p211">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 211, "Mercenaries"</ref> * The Rangers receive a +1 Initiative bonus regardless of terrain type and may torso twist at any time, including between shots during the Weapon Attack Phase. Per standard rules, Ranger 'Mechs may only make one torso twist per turn. The Rangers can utilize the Opportunity Fire and Opportunity Fire: Firing on the Move rules with all modifiers for these attacks reduced by 1. In addition, they can torso twist or rotate a turret while performing such attacks.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega''</ref> </div> ==Reference== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Mercenaries]]'' * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[The Fox's Teeth: Exploits of McKinnon's Raiders]]'' * ''[[The Galtor Campaign]]'' * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Vegan Rangers, 12th]]