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Line 3: | Designation = Night Stalkers | Designation = Night Stalkers | formed = [[3020]] | formed = [[3020]] − | Disbanded = [[3069]]<ref name=FR:DCMS18>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref><ref name="TCp160">''Total Chaos'', pp. 160–161: "Yorii"</ref> + | Disbanded = First Regiment - 3028<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref> + Third Regiment - 3068<ref name=FR:DCMS18>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref><ref name="TCp160">''Total Chaos'', pp. 160–161: "Yorii"</ref> + + Second Regiment - 3069<ref name="FR:DCMS18"/> | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Nickname = − | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] + | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = Line 12:
Line 15: ==Early History== ==Early History== − The '''Night Stalkers''' were formed in [[3020]] by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Lloyd McGavin]] after he was forced to retire from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] due to age and injuries sustained in service to the Dragon. Despite that, and assuming he'd fail, the High Command still honored him with permission to raise a new regiment. He went to private commercial entities throughout the Combine and raised money to form two regiments, [[McGavin's Regiment]] and [[Johiro's Regiment]]. He filled the officer corps with only retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself<ref name=FMDC104c>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104: "Command"</ref> and the lower billets with failed MechWarrior school dropouts, proving ground graduates, or those destined for less-than-prestigious units. They were considered [[Free-Floating Regiments]], which added to their "dishonor" among the elite of the DCMS.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146</ref> + The '''Night Stalkers''' were formed in [[3020]] by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Lloyd McGavin]] after he was forced to retire from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] due to age and injuries sustained in service to the Dragon. Despite that, and assuming he'd fail, the High Command still honored him with permission to raise a new regiment. He went to private commercial entities throughout the Combine and raised money to form two regiments, [[McGavin's Regiment]] and [[Johiro's Regiment]]. He filled the officer corps with only retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself<ref name=FMDC104c>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104: "Command"</ref> and failed MechWarrior graduates, proving ground graduates, or those destined for less-than-prestigious units. They were considered [[Free-Floating Regiments]], which added to their "dishonor" among the elite of the DCMS.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146</ref> The unit became known for its raiding tactics, utilizing [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] and specialized in raids against enemy-held worlds, with most of their success at the expense of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]]. Their defensive capabilities had also been praised, especially after the regiments played a vital part defending [[Yori 'Mech Works]] at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref name=HKDCp147>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 147: "The Night Stalkers"</ref> Their experienced leadership allowed them to capture objectives that other, younger regiments could not. The unit became known for its raiding tactics, utilizing [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] and specialized in raids against enemy-held worlds, with most of their success at the expense of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]]. Their defensive capabilities had also been praised, especially after the regiments played a vital part defending [[Yori 'Mech Works]] at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref name=HKDCp147>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 147: "The Night Stalkers"</ref> Their experienced leadership allowed them to capture objectives that other, younger regiments could not. Line 18:
Line 21: However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. At least twice he refused to sacrifice his "used-up" warriors for marginal gain.<ref name=FMDC104>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104</ref> This upset a number of officers and the [[Coordinator]], who split the brigade's two regiments into two separate districts. Also, the Coordinator made sure only limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149: "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it</ref> However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. At least twice he refused to sacrifice his "used-up" warriors for marginal gain.<ref name=FMDC104>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104</ref> This upset a number of officers and the [[Coordinator]], who split the brigade's two regiments into two separate districts. Also, the Coordinator made sure only limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149: "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it</ref> − ===Interregnum===+ The First Regiment was lost following an attack on [[Basiliano]] by a combined force of the [[24th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-Fourth Arcturan Guards]], [[25th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-Fifth Arcturan Guards]], and the mercenary group [[Blackhearts]] during the Fourth Succession War. The lighter Night Stalkers were able to outmaneuver the Lyrans for three weeks until the two [[Lightning Company|Lightning Companies]] of the Guards were able to trap them near Padua. Transports carried the Twenty-Fifth ahead while the Twenty-Fourth chased, the two companies pinning them down and allowing the rest of the heavy machines to catch up. A heavy company of 'Mechs never left Basiliano, along with ''Tai-sa'' McGavin.<ref name=NAIS4SWp47/><ref name=FMDC104/> − The First Regiment was disbanded sometime prior to 3050. They had survived the [[Fourth Succession War]] on [[Basiliano]]<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref>, the [[Ronin War]] on [[Heiligendreuz]] and [[Halesowen]]<ref name=HBW:120-121>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113: "The Ronin War"</ref>, and the War of 3039 on [[Matamoras]]<ref name=Wo39p139>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 139</ref>, but did not see the return of the Clans.<ref name=20YU-40-43>''20 Year Update'', pp. 40–43: "DCMS (Deployment as of 3050)"</ref> ===Clan Invasion, Jihad, and Annihilation=== ===Clan Invasion, Jihad, and Annihilation=== − Unlike his father, [[Theodore Kurita]] respected the Night Stalkers' philosophy of refusing to sacrifice itself blindly or stupidly and when confronted by the desperate need to rebuild the DCMS from the losses suffered during the initial [[Clan Invasion]], the Coordinator authorized the creation of the new Third Night Stalkers.<ref name=FMDC106>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106: "Third Night Stalkers"</ref> + Unlike his father, [[Theodore Kurita]] respected the Night Stalkers' philosophy of refusing to sacrifice itself blindly or stupidly and when confronted by the desperate need to rebuild the DCMS from the losses suffered during the initial [[Clan Invasion]], Theodore authorized the creation of the new Third Night Stalkers.<ref name=FMDC106>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106: "Third Night Stalkers"</ref> The [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] would prove to be the final death knell of the Night Stalkers, with the Second and Third both shattered after taking heavy losses against the Blakists. The Second Night Stalkers did not take a side when the [[Black Dragon Society]] coup erupted, preferring to guard [[Cebalrai]] against "outside aggression." In [[3069]], the Word of Blake did so, leaving only a quarter of the regiment to escape to [[Ningxia]]. The remains chose to join the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' and were subsequently destroyed by the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]''.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref> The [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] would prove to be the final death knell of the Night Stalkers, with the Second and Third both shattered after taking heavy losses against the Blakists. The Second Night Stalkers did not take a side when the [[Black Dragon Society]] coup erupted, preferring to guard [[Cebalrai]] against "outside aggression." In [[3069]], the Word of Blake did so, leaving only a quarter of the regiment to escape to [[Ningxia]]. The remains chose to join the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' and were subsequently destroyed by the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]''.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref> Line 37:
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Line 49: ==Units of the Night Stalkers== ==Units of the Night Stalkers== − * [[1st Night Stalkers|First Night Stalkers]] + :* [[1st Night Stalkers|First Night Stalkers]] − * [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second Night Stalkers]] + :* [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second Night Stalkers]] − * [[3rd Night Stalkers|Third Night Stalkers]] + :* [[3rd Night Stalkers|Third Night Stalkers]] + + <br style="clear:both" /> ==Color Schemes and Insignia== ==Color Schemes and Insignia==
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| Designation = Night Stalkers | | Designation = Night Stalkers | ||
| formed = [[3020]] | | formed = [[3020]] | ||
| − | | Disbanded = | + | | Disbanded = First Regiment - 3028<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref> |
| + | Third Regiment - 3068<ref name=FR:DCMS18>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref><ref name="TCp160">''Total Chaos'', pp. 160–161: "Yorii"</ref> | ||
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| + | Second Regiment - 3069<ref name="FR:DCMS18"/> | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| Nickname = | | Nickname = | ||
| − | | Affiliation = | + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | | Parent Command = [[DCMS]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==Early History== | ==Early History== | ||
| − | The '''Night Stalkers''' were formed in [[3020]] by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Lloyd McGavin]] after he was forced to retire from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] due to age and injuries sustained in service to the Dragon. Despite that, and assuming he'd fail, the High Command still honored him with permission to raise a new regiment. He went to private commercial entities throughout the Combine and raised money to form two regiments, [[McGavin's Regiment]] and [[Johiro's Regiment]]. He filled the officer corps with only retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself<ref name=FMDC104c>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104: "Command"</ref> and | + | The '''Night Stalkers''' were formed in [[3020]] by ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Lloyd McGavin]] after he was forced to retire from the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] due to age and injuries sustained in service to the Dragon. Despite that, and assuming he'd fail, the High Command still honored him with permission to raise a new regiment. He went to private commercial entities throughout the Combine and raised money to form two regiments, [[McGavin's Regiment]] and [[Johiro's Regiment]]. He filled the officer corps with only retired [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] like himself<ref name=FMDC104c>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104: "Command"</ref> and failed MechWarrior graduates, proving ground graduates, or those destined for less-than-prestigious units. They were considered [[Free-Floating Regiments]], which added to their "dishonor" among the elite of the DCMS.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 146</ref> |
The unit became known for its raiding tactics, utilizing [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] and specialized in raids against enemy-held worlds, with most of their success at the expense of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]]. Their defensive capabilities had also been praised, especially after the regiments played a vital part defending [[Yori 'Mech Works]] at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref name=HKDCp147>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 147: "The Night Stalkers"</ref> Their experienced leadership allowed them to capture objectives that other, younger regiments could not. | The unit became known for its raiding tactics, utilizing [[BattleMech#Light|light BattleMechs]] and specialized in raids against enemy-held worlds, with most of their success at the expense of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]]. Their defensive capabilities had also been praised, especially after the regiments played a vital part defending [[Yori 'Mech Works]] at [[Al Na'ir]].<ref name=HKDCp147>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 147: "The Night Stalkers"</ref> Their experienced leadership allowed them to capture objectives that other, younger regiments could not. | ||
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However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. At least twice he refused to sacrifice his "used-up" warriors for marginal gain.<ref name=FMDC104>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104</ref> This upset a number of officers and the [[Coordinator]], who split the brigade's two regiments into two separate districts. Also, the Coordinator made sure only limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149: "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it</ref> | However, due to the colonel's affection for his men, he would not use risky tactics which he believed couldn't work. At least twice he refused to sacrifice his "used-up" warriors for marginal gain.<ref name=FMDC104>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 104</ref> This upset a number of officers and the [[Coordinator]], who split the brigade's two regiments into two separate districts. Also, the Coordinator made sure only limited supplies would be sent to the two units as part of their punishment for disobeying orders.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 149: "Night Stalker" brigade profile - Colonel won't risk his men doing stupid tactics and units are punished for it</ref> | ||
| − | + | The First Regiment was lost following an attack on [[Basiliano]] by a combined force of the [[24th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-Fourth Arcturan Guards]], [[25th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-Fifth Arcturan Guards]], and the mercenary group [[Blackhearts]] during the Fourth Succession War. The lighter Night Stalkers were able to outmaneuver the Lyrans for three weeks until the two [[Lightning Company|Lightning Companies]] of the Guards were able to trap them near Padua. Transports carried the Twenty-Fifth ahead while the Twenty-Fourth chased, the two companies pinning them down and allowing the rest of the heavy machines to catch up. A heavy company of 'Mechs never left Basiliano, along with ''Tai-sa'' McGavin.<ref name=NAIS4SWp47/><ref name=FMDC104/> | |
| − | The First Regiment was | ||
===Clan Invasion, Jihad, and Annihilation=== | ===Clan Invasion, Jihad, and Annihilation=== | ||
| − | Unlike his father, [[Theodore Kurita]] respected the Night Stalkers' philosophy of refusing to sacrifice itself blindly or stupidly and when confronted by the desperate need to rebuild the DCMS from the losses suffered during the initial [[Clan Invasion]], | + | Unlike his father, [[Theodore Kurita]] respected the Night Stalkers' philosophy of refusing to sacrifice itself blindly or stupidly and when confronted by the desperate need to rebuild the DCMS from the losses suffered during the initial [[Clan Invasion]], Theodore authorized the creation of the new Third Night Stalkers.<ref name=FMDC106>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 106: "Third Night Stalkers"</ref> |
The [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] would prove to be the final death knell of the Night Stalkers, with the Second and Third both shattered after taking heavy losses against the Blakists. The Second Night Stalkers did not take a side when the [[Black Dragon Society]] coup erupted, preferring to guard [[Cebalrai]] against "outside aggression." In [[3069]], the Word of Blake did so, leaving only a quarter of the regiment to escape to [[Ningxia]]. The remains chose to join the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' and were subsequently destroyed by the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]''.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref> | The [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] would prove to be the final death knell of the Night Stalkers, with the Second and Third both shattered after taking heavy losses against the Blakists. The Second Night Stalkers did not take a side when the [[Black Dragon Society]] coup erupted, preferring to guard [[Cebalrai]] against "outside aggression." In [[3069]], the Word of Blake did so, leaving only a quarter of the regiment to escape to [[Ningxia]]. The remains chose to join the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' and were subsequently destroyed by the ''[[Ryuken-roku]]''.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 18</ref> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Night Stalkers''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Night Stalkers''' | ||
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| − | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Lloyd McGavin]]||[[3020]] - | + | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Lloyd McGavin]]||[[3020]] - [[3028]]<ref name=FMDC104/> |
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==Units of the Night Stalkers== | ==Units of the Night Stalkers== | ||
| − | * [[1st Night Stalkers|First Night Stalkers]] | + | :* [[1st Night Stalkers|First Night Stalkers]] |
| − | * [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second Night Stalkers]] | + | :* [[2nd Night Stalkers|Second Night Stalkers]] |
| − | * [[3rd Night Stalkers|Third Night Stalkers]] | + | :* [[3rd Night Stalkers|Third Night Stalkers]] |
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==Color Schemes and Insignia== | ==Color Schemes and Insignia== | ||