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Line 53: ===Insurrection and Resurrection=== ===Insurrection and Resurrection=== − The unit reputation had suffered since the Falcon Incursion, and its commander, Lt. Colonel Tevdt, had become a drunkard due to his nervous breakdowns. In [[3068]], the last straw for Walkers members was when Tevdt signed a raid contract with [[Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]] to raid the Falcons' capital world of [[Sudeten]]. The unit rebelled and removed Tevdt from command and brought its only remaining ranking officer into command, now Captain Robert Prather of the Grave Walker Minelayers. + The unit reputation had suffered since the Falcon Incursion, its commander Lt. Colonel Tevdt had become a drunkard due to his nervous breakdowns. In [[3068]], the last straw for Walkers members was when Tevdt signed a raid contract with [[Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]] to raid the Falcons' capital world of [[Sudeten]]. The unit rebelled and removed Tevdt from command and brought its only remaining ranking officer into command, now Captain Robert Prather of the Grave Walker Minelayers. − At the urging of his men, Prather petitioned Lt. Colonel [[Daniel Allard]] of the [[Kell Hounds]] to allow his unit to disband and join the ranks of the Hounds. However, Allard refused on grounds there were other units waiting to join the Hounds. Instead he offered a retainer contract for the Walkers to augment the [[Arc-Royal]] defenses, which Prather accepted. + At the urging of his men, Prather petitioned Lt. Colonel [[Daniel Allard]] of the [[Kell Hounds]] to allow his unit to disband and join the ranks of the Hounds. However, Allard refused on grounds there were other units waiting to join the Hounds. Instead he offered the retainer contract to him, to augment [[Arc-Royal]] defenses, which Prather accepted. − In [[3069]], events of the [[Jihad]] changed the situation on Arc-Royal. The Falcons newest incursion had claimed Allard's life. This left Lt. Colonel [[Akira Brahe]], who found he needed to increase the speed of training and recruitment among his forces. As a result he offered the Grave Walkers a new position as training cadre for incoming mercenary recruits for the Hounds. The Walkers would get to retain a number of recruits while the Hounds took on the best. This deal was acceptable to Prather; however older members of the unit did not like the idea of being simply a training unit. The unit expanded during this time into two Combined-Arms Battalions, which were highly successful in their role. Unfortunately, many veterans who joined the Grave Walkers had been suffering from post-traumatic stress. Though unstable in combat, these new members were too experienced to remove from their new role as trainers. The success of the Walkers in their new role led to the unit being employed by House Steiner in 3071 to train [[LAAF]] recruits.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' p. 57 - Grave Walkers' early years in the Jihad, in its new role as training unit on Arc-Royal.</ref> + In [[3069]], events of the [[Jihad]] had changed things on Arc-Royal. The Falcons newest incursion had claimed Allard's life. This left Lt. Colonel [[Akira Brahe]], who found he needed to increase the speed of training and recruitment among his forces. So, he offered the Grave Walkers a new deal- become a training cadre for incoming mercenary recruits for the Hounds. The Walkers would get to retain a number of recruits while the Hounds took on the best. This deal was acceptable to Walker, however older members of the unit did not like the idea of being simply a training unit. The unit expanded during this time into two Combined-Arms Battalions, which were highly successful in their role. Unfortunately, many veterans who joined the Grave Walkers had been suffering from post-traumatic stress. Though unstable in combat, these new members were too experienced to remove from their new role as trainers. The success of the Walkers in their new role led to the unit being employed by House Steiner in 3071 to train [[LAAF]] recruits.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' p. 57 - Grave Walkers' early years in the Jihad, in its new role as training unit on Arc-Royal.</ref> − The unit participated in the retaking of [[Tharkad]], brought by the Kell Hounds as internal reinforcements. The unit was held in reserve for much of the battle, and they were in good condition when the Word of Blake rout began, when they were asked to engage the [[Lowbräu]]. The Walkers excelled in their mission, and only a fraction of the fleeing Lowbräu trying to sneak past the Kell Hounds managed to escape the Grave Walkers. This action vaulted them into the elite mercenary class, separating themselves from the shadow of the Kell Hounds.<ref name=TCp114>''Total Chaos'', pp. 114-115 "GRAVE JUSTICE"</ref> + The unit participated in the retaking of [[Tharkad]], brought by the Kell Hounds as internal reinforcements. The unit was held in reserve for much of the battle, and they were in good condition when the Word of Blake rout began, when they were asked to engage the [[Lowbräu]]. The Walkers excelled in their mission, only a fraction of the Lowbräu trying to sneak past the Kell Hounds managed to escape the Grave Walkers. This action vaulted them into the elite mercenary class, separating themselves from the shadow of the Kell Hounds.<ref name=TCp114>''Total Chaos'', pp. 114-115 "GRAVE JUSTICE"</ref> The unit continued participating in the combat until the liberation of Tharkad, suffering no further crippling losses.<ref name=TCp116>''Total Chaos'', pp. 116-117 "WILL OF STEEL"</ref> The unit continued participating in the combat until the liberation of Tharkad, suffering no further crippling losses.<ref name=TCp116>''Total Chaos'', pp. 116-117 "WILL OF STEEL"</ref>
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| − | The unit reputation had suffered since the Falcon Incursion, | + | The unit reputation had suffered since the Falcon Incursion, its commander Lt. Colonel Tevdt had become a drunkard due to his nervous breakdowns. In [[3068]], the last straw for Walkers members was when Tevdt signed a raid contract with [[Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]] to raid the Falcons' capital world of [[Sudeten]]. The unit rebelled and removed Tevdt from command and brought its only remaining ranking officer into command, now Captain Robert Prather of the Grave Walker Minelayers. |
| − | At the urging of his men, Prather petitioned Lt. Colonel [[Daniel Allard]] of the [[Kell Hounds]] to allow his unit to disband and join the ranks of the Hounds. However, Allard refused on grounds there were other units waiting to join the Hounds. Instead he offered | + | At the urging of his men, Prather petitioned Lt. Colonel [[Daniel Allard]] of the [[Kell Hounds]] to allow his unit to disband and join the ranks of the Hounds. However, Allard refused on grounds there were other units waiting to join the Hounds. Instead he offered the retainer contract to him, to augment [[Arc-Royal]] defenses, which Prather accepted. |
| − | In [[3069]], events of the [[Jihad]] changed | + | In [[3069]], events of the [[Jihad]] had changed things on Arc-Royal. The Falcons newest incursion had claimed Allard's life. This left Lt. Colonel [[Akira Brahe]], who found he needed to increase the speed of training and recruitment among his forces. So, he offered the Grave Walkers a new deal- become a training cadre for incoming mercenary recruits for the Hounds. The Walkers would get to retain a number of recruits while the Hounds took on the best. This deal was acceptable to Walker, however older members of the unit did not like the idea of being simply a training unit. The unit expanded during this time into two Combined-Arms Battalions, which were highly successful in their role. Unfortunately, many veterans who joined the Grave Walkers had been suffering from post-traumatic stress. Though unstable in combat, these new members were too experienced to remove from their new role as trainers. The success of the Walkers in their new role led to the unit being employed by House Steiner in 3071 to train [[LAAF]] recruits.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' p. 57 - Grave Walkers' early years in the Jihad, in its new role as training unit on Arc-Royal.</ref> |
| − | The unit participated in the retaking of [[Tharkad]], brought by the Kell Hounds as internal reinforcements. The unit was held in reserve for much of the battle, and they were in good condition when the Word of Blake rout began, when they were asked to engage the [[Lowbräu]]. The Walkers excelled in their mission, | + | The unit participated in the retaking of [[Tharkad]], brought by the Kell Hounds as internal reinforcements. The unit was held in reserve for much of the battle, and they were in good condition when the Word of Blake rout began, when they were asked to engage the [[Lowbräu]]. The Walkers excelled in their mission, only a fraction of the Lowbräu trying to sneak past the Kell Hounds managed to escape the Grave Walkers. This action vaulted them into the elite mercenary class, separating themselves from the shadow of the Kell Hounds.<ref name=TCp114>''Total Chaos'', pp. 114-115 "GRAVE JUSTICE"</ref> |
The unit continued participating in the combat until the liberation of Tharkad, suffering no further crippling losses.<ref name=TCp116>''Total Chaos'', pp. 116-117 "WILL OF STEEL"</ref> | The unit continued participating in the combat until the liberation of Tharkad, suffering no further crippling losses.<ref name=TCp116>''Total Chaos'', pp. 116-117 "WILL OF STEEL"</ref> | ||