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Line 12: | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − '''Storm's Metal Thunder''' was a [[mercenary]] regiment created in [[3024]] by former [[LCAF]] Captain [[Griff Storm]].<ref name=FM:Mp84>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 84</ref> + '''Storm's Metal Thunder''' is a [[mercenary]] regiment created in [[3024]] by former [[LCAF]] Captain [[Griff Storm]].<ref name=FM:Mp84>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 84</ref> ==History== ==History== ===Late Succession Wars Era=== ===Late Succession Wars Era=== − In [[3034]], while garrisoning the planet [[Loxley]], Griff Storm discovered a Star League era 'Mech factory. In 3046, Griff, with his business partner [[Sammuel Norse]], and substantial loans from the Lyran government, brought the factory online, creating [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]] Storm's Metal Thunder remained staunchly loyal to [[House Steiner]] following the dissolution of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and persuaded his partners in Norse-Storm to provide the Lyran Alliance exclusively with the ''[[Devastator]]'' assault 'Mech. + In [[3034]], while garrisoning the planet [[Loxley]], Griff Storm discovered a Star League era 'Mech factory. In 3046, Griff Storm, with his business partner [[Sammuel Norse]], and substantial loans from the Lyran government, brought the factory online, creating [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]] Storm's Metal Thunder remained loyal to [[House Steiner]] following the dissolution of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and persuaded his partners in Norse-Storm to provide the Lyran Alliance exclusively with the ''[[Devastator]]'' assault 'Mech. ===FedCom Civil War and Destruction=== ===FedCom Civil War and Destruction=== − Going into the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit was firmly loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Based on [[Kikuyu]], they were soon sent into action along with the [[6th Donegal Guards|Sixth Donegal Guards]] against the [[8th Deneb Light Cavalry|Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry]] in January of [[3063]]. The fight lasted several weeks, but Loyalists were ultimately successful in driving a heavily damaged Cavalry from the planet. Later, the unit was moved to [[Blue Hole]], and after that, to [[Kikuyu]], where they faced the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] incursion. On 7 July [[3064]], during the Falcon's assault, Storm made a last-ditch stand on a hill, holding the Falcons to win his people time to evacuate. One after another, the defenders were killed, saving Storm himself for last. In the battle, the city they defended was torched and reduced to ruins. The Colonel had ignored the advice about the madness to fight at the other side of the city, too far from their DropShips, and the unit payed dearly for the mistake. The unit was considered effectively destroyed on that planet and their command was wiped out. Only two MechWarriors, the brothers Lieutenant [[Timothy Rivenberg]] and Sergeant [[Andrew Rivenberg]], both assigned to command company, managed to board the group's two DropShips with their 'Mechs, a battered ''[[Stalker]]'' and a ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' and evacuate, with the techs and regiment's families. + Going into the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit was firmly loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Based on [[Kikuyu]], they were soon sent into action along with the [[6th Donegal Guards|Sixth Donegal Guards]] against the [[8th Deneb Light Cavalry|Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry]] in January of [[3063]]. The fight lasted several weeks, but Loyalists were ultimately successful in driving a heavily damaged Cavalry from the planet. Later, the unit was moved to [[Blue Hole]], and later to [[Kikuyu]], where they faced the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] incursion. The city they defended was torched and reduced to ruins. The Colonel ignored the advice about the madness to fight at the other side of the city, so far from their DropShips. On 7 July [[3064]], Storm made a last-ditch stand on a hill, holding the Falcons to win his people time to evacuate. One after another, the defenders were killed, saving Storm himself for last. The unit was considered effectively destroyed on that planet and their command was wiped out. Only two MechWarriors, the brothers Lieutenant [[Timothy Rivenberg]] and Sergeant [[Andrew Rivenberg]], both assigned to command company, managed to board the group's two DropShips with their 'Mechs, a battered ''[[Stalker]]'' and a ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' and evacuate, with the techs and regiment's families. The unit remnants link up with Marshall [[Sharon Bryan]] on [[Melissia]]. These two warriors survived the fighting on that planet to join with [[Adam Steiner]]'s task force during [[Operation AUDACITY]].<ref>''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''</ref> The unit remnants link up with Marshall [[Sharon Bryan]] on [[Melissia]]. These two warriors survived the fighting on that planet to join with [[Adam Steiner]]'s task force during [[Operation AUDACITY]].<ref>''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''</ref> <ref>''[[Operation Audacity]]''</ref> <ref>''[[Operation Audacity]]''</ref>
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| − | '''Storm's Metal Thunder''' | + | '''Storm's Metal Thunder''' is a [[mercenary]] regiment created in [[3024]] by former [[LCAF]] Captain [[Griff Storm]].<ref name=FM:Mp84>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 84</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Late Succession Wars Era=== | ===Late Succession Wars Era=== | ||
| − | In [[3034]], while garrisoning the planet [[Loxley]], Griff Storm discovered a Star League era 'Mech factory. In 3046, Griff, with his business partner [[Sammuel Norse]], and substantial loans from the Lyran government, brought the factory online, creating [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]] Storm's Metal Thunder remained | + | In [[3034]], while garrisoning the planet [[Loxley]], Griff Storm discovered a Star League era 'Mech factory. In 3046, Griff Storm, with his business partner [[Sammuel Norse]], and substantial loans from the Lyran government, brought the factory online, creating [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]] Storm's Metal Thunder remained loyal to [[House Steiner]] following the dissolution of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and persuaded his partners in Norse-Storm to provide the Lyran Alliance exclusively with the ''[[Devastator]]'' assault 'Mech. |
===FedCom Civil War and Destruction=== | ===FedCom Civil War and Destruction=== | ||
| − | Going into the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit was firmly loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Based on [[Kikuyu]], they were soon sent into action along with the [[6th Donegal Guards|Sixth Donegal Guards]] against the [[8th Deneb Light Cavalry|Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry]] in January of [[3063]]. The fight lasted several weeks, but Loyalists were ultimately successful in driving a heavily damaged Cavalry from the planet. Later, the unit was moved to [[Blue Hole]], and | + | Going into the [[FedCom Civil War]], the unit was firmly loyal to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Based on [[Kikuyu]], they were soon sent into action along with the [[6th Donegal Guards|Sixth Donegal Guards]] against the [[8th Deneb Light Cavalry|Eighth Deneb Light Cavalry]] in January of [[3063]]. The fight lasted several weeks, but Loyalists were ultimately successful in driving a heavily damaged Cavalry from the planet. Later, the unit was moved to [[Blue Hole]], and later to [[Kikuyu]], where they faced the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] incursion. The city they defended was torched and reduced to ruins. The Colonel ignored the advice about the madness to fight at the other side of the city, so far from their DropShips. On 7 July [[3064]], Storm made a last-ditch stand on a hill, holding the Falcons to win his people time to evacuate. One after another, the defenders were killed, saving Storm himself for last. The unit was considered effectively destroyed on that planet and their command was wiped out. Only two MechWarriors, the brothers Lieutenant [[Timothy Rivenberg]] and Sergeant [[Andrew Rivenberg]], both assigned to command company, managed to board the group's two DropShips with their 'Mechs, a battered ''[[Stalker]]'' and a ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' and evacuate, with the techs and regiment's families. |
The unit remnants link up with Marshall [[Sharon Bryan]] on [[Melissia]]. These two warriors survived the fighting on that planet to join with [[Adam Steiner]]'s task force during [[Operation AUDACITY]].<ref>''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''</ref> | The unit remnants link up with Marshall [[Sharon Bryan]] on [[Melissia]]. These two warriors survived the fighting on that planet to join with [[Adam Steiner]]'s task force during [[Operation AUDACITY]].<ref>''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''</ref> | ||
<ref>''[[Operation Audacity]]''</ref> | <ref>''[[Operation Audacity]]''</ref> | ||