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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Shrapnel Issue 15]]|"Technical Readout: The Untold Mauler"}} + {{infoBoxStateUnit − {{otheruses|the irregular unit|the animated TV series featuring the unit and for the sourcebook about the series and the unit|BattleTech: The Animated Series|1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)}}+ | image = − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand+ | nickname = unknown − | image = [[File:1stSSS.jpg|200px|thumb|left|This is a cleaned-up image of the logo from the sourcebook. This differs from the logo used in the animated series, which has an all red background and a black border.]] + | parent formation = None − | Designation = 1st Somerset Strikers+ | formed = [[3050]] − | formed = [[3050]]+ | year = 3050 − | Disbanded = + | unitname = 1st Somerset Strikers − | Previous Designation = − | Nickname = − | Affiliation = [[Federated Commonwealth]] − | Parent Command = [[AFFC]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − + The '''1st Somerset Strikers''' was an independent [[BattleMech]] Company operating from the [[Draconis Combine]] [[Invader|Jumpship ''Katana'']] with the intention of liberating the planet [[Somerset]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. − ==Overview== − The '''1st Somerset Strikers''' was an irregular [[Federated Commonwealth]] unit formed by then [[Major]] [[Adam Steiner]] in the wake of the conquest of his homeworld [[Somerset]] during the [[Clan Invasion]] in [[3050]]. The unit included the [[Isesaki Shipping]] [[JumpShip]] ''[[Katana (Individual Invader-class JumpShip)|Katana]]'' and its [[DropShip]] ''[[Kwaidan]]'' from the [[Draconis Combine]] and their crews, which had been impounded for smuggling and were requisitioned by Steiner. In the face of the Clan threat the Draconis Combine consented with the requisitioning and ordered the crews to cooperate with Steiner. − − A "[[BattleTech: The Animated Series|poorly regarded holovid show]]" based on the unit's exploits was later produced, with many inaccuracies and considerable artistic license. − − ==Canonicity== − The 1st Somerset Strikers were introduced in ''[[BattleTech: The Animated Series]]'', a 1994 TV series that was fairly popular in its time, but took great liberties with established [[canon]]. To reconcile as much of the show as possible with BattleTech canon, the ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers sourcebook]]'' was produced which explained many apparent inconsistencies and provided game stats for some new pieces of technology that had been introduced by the show. − − This (fully canonical) sourcebook, as well as tidbits from numerous later sources, established the 1st Somerset Strikers and their exploits as shown in the show as canonical at least in broad strokes. − ==Unit History== ==Unit History== − The genesis of the Strikers stems from its overall commander Adam Steiner. A member of the cadet line, descended from [[Simon Borge-Steiner]], who refused the [[Archon]]ship in [[2914]] in favor of his more capable sister [[Tatyana Steiner (30th c.)|Tatyana Steiner]], Adam was born on Somerset and attended the [[Military Academy of Somerset]] as a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Graduating with honors, while many attributed it to his famous last name, the untried Adam quickly secured the rank of Major and a position as an instructor at the famed [[Nagelring]] on the basis of his tactical and strategic acumen by [[3049]].<ref name=M&M-86>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', pp. 86–87</ref><ref name=ER3052-13>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 12–13: "Of Myths and Reality"</ref> + The genesis of the Strikers stems from its overall commander [[Adam Steiner]]. A member of the cadet line, descended from [[Simon Borge-Steiner]], who refused the [[Archon]]ship in [[2914]] in favor of his more capable sister [[Tatyana Steiner]], Adam was born on Somerset, attending the [[Military Academy of Somerset]] as a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Graduating with honors, while many attributed it to his famous last name, the untried Adam quickly secured the rank of Major and a position as an instructor at the famed [[Nagelring]] on the basis of his tactical and strategic acumen in [[3049]]. <ref name=M&M-86>''Masters and Minions'', p. 86-87</ref> <ref name=ER3052-13>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 12-13 "Of Myths and Reality"</ref> − Upon learning that his homeworld had fallen to [[Clan Jade Falcon]] during the opening waves of the Clan Invasion, Steiner successfully convinced the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] that he be allowed to launch a "reconnaissance mission" behind enemy lines to gain valuable intelligence on the invaders, with the implied true aim of retaking Somerset. His unconventional ad hoc, seven-member multinational unit which was dubbed the 1st Somerset Strikers would take an indirect route to Somerset and, against all odds and after several adventures, succeed in defeating the second-line forces in control of Somerset and retake the world for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in November of [[3050]]. However, with Somerset now so far behind the Clan line of advance, the AFFC refused the Strikers' pleas for reinforcements to hold the world and instead ordered the Strikers to retreat back to FedCom space. Clan Jade Falcon effortlessly recaptured Somerset during their fifth invasion wave.<ref name=ER3052-14>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 14: "Small Victories"</ref><ref name=ER3052-13/>+ Appalled upon learning of the fall of his homeworld to Clan Jade Falcon during the opening waves of the Clan Invasion, Adam successfully convinced the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] that he be allowed to launch a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines to gain valuable intelligence on the invaders. Leading an ad-hoc, seven member multi-national unit which was dubbed the 1st Somerset Strikers, Adam's unconventional unit would take an indirect route to Somerset and, against all odds, succeed in defeating the second-line forces in control of it and retake the world for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in November of [[3050]]. Unfortunately, with Somerset now so far behind the Clan line of advance, the AFFC refused the Strikers' pleas for reinforcements to hold the world and ordered the Strikers to retreat back to FedCom space, with a bitter Adam forced to watch as the Falcons effortlessly recaptured Sommerset during their fifth invasion wave.<ref name=ER3052-14>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 14 "Small Victories"</ref> <ref name=ER3052-13/> − Unbowed, in early [[3052]] Steiner was able to successfully convince the AFFC high command to let him lead another raid behind the lines, this time aimed at [[Barcelona]]. Leading a larger body of troops based around the core of the original Strikers, Adam built upon the lessons of his previous success and succeeded in recapturing the planet for the Federated Commonwealth.<ref name=ER3052-13/> The Strikers would be disbanded after the initial invasion.<ref name=M&M-86/> + Unbowed, in early [[3052]] Adam was able to successfully convince the AFFC high command to let him lead another behind the lines raid, this time aimed at [[Barcelona]]. Leading a larger body of troops based around the core of the original Strikers, Adam built upon his lessons of his previous success and succeeded in recapturing the planet for the Federated Commonwealth. <ref name=ER3052-13/> The Strikers would be disbanded after the inital invasion. <ref name=M&M-86/> − − During their brief time in service, the 1st Somerset Strikers would play a significant role in the technological advancement of the Federated Commonwealth. In a daring raid against a Jade Falcon base on [[Twycross]], they captured Clan technical data and material for the [[Mad Dog (Vulture)|''Vulture'']] [[OmniMech]] and [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] [[battle armor]]. This data had a considerable impact on FedCom R&D efforts, most notably providing solutions to overcome development problems plaguing the ''[[Bushwacker]]'' [[BattleMech]], as well as the [[Infiltrator]] and [[Sloth]] battle armor programs. The Strikers would be rewarded for their assistance when they were selected to perform live-fire testing of these three prototype designs on (reportedly) [[Waldorff|Waldorff V]].<ref name=1SS-31>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 31: "Episode 7: In the Belly of the Beast - Intelligence Secretariat Internal Document No 64821/CTC"</ref><ref name=LT-84>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 84: "Armor and Combat Garb - Infiltrator Mk. I"</ref><ref name=LT-99>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 99: "Armor and Combat Garb - Slot"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-14>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 14: "Inner Sphere Battle Armor - Infiltrator Mk. I"</ref><ref name=TRO3058U-34>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 34: "Inner Sphere Battle Armor - Sloth"</ref> ==Fictional Counterpart== ==Fictional Counterpart== − Shortly after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], the [[Tharkad Broadcast Company]] released a fictionalized [[holovid]] series based on Steiner's exploits during the invasion, mixing the battles on Barcelona into his initial raid and recapture of Somerset. The holovid featured numerous inaccuracies, including anachronistic or misplaced technologies and BattleMechs, incorrect recreations of events, and conflation of multiple events and individuals. Intended as a morale boosting exercise, the poorly reviewed series would successfully help to instill national pride in the Lyran youth and sell trillions of [[S-Bill]]s of merchandise in the process.<ref name=M&M-86/><ref name=ER3052-13/> + Shortly after the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the [[Tharkad Broadcast Company]] would release a semi-fictionalized holoseries based on Adam's exploits during the invasion, mixing in the battles on Barecelona into his initial raid and recapture of Somerset. Intended as a morale boosting exercise, the poorly reviewed series would successfully help to instill national pride in the Lyran youth and sell trillions of [[S-Bill]]s of merchandise in the process. <ref name=M&M-86/> <ref name=ER3052-13/> ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| 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 the 1st Skye Rangers''' − |- − | [[Major]]||[[Adam Steiner]]||[[3050]]<ref name=TRO50Up70/> − |- − |} − ===Other Officers & Members=== + − * Major [[Adam Steiner]], Commanding Officer. Pilots ''[[Axman]]''<ref name=TRO50Up70>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70</ref> and ''[[Awesome]]''. + ==Organization== + * Major [[Adam Steiner]], Commanding Officer. (Pilots ''[[Axman]]''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70</ref> and ''[[Awesome]]'') * [[Rachel Specter]], Intelligence and Tactical Officer. * [[Rachel Specter]], Intelligence and Tactical Officer. − * [[Captain]] [[Zachary Miles Hawkins]], MechWarrior. Pilots ''[[Mauler]]'' and ''[[Wolfhound]]''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 32</ref> (the 'Mech reported as a ''Mauler'' would technically in fact have been a ''[[Daboku]]''). + * Captain [[Zachary Miles Hawkins]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Mauler]]'' and ''[[Wolfhound]]''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 32</ref>) − * [[Lieutenant]] [[Ciro Ramirez]], MechWarrior. Pilots ''[[Wolfhound]]''. + * Lieutenant [[Ciro Ramirez]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Wolfhound]]'') − * Captain [[Valten Ryder]], MechWarrior. Pilots ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' and ''[[Bushwacker]]''. + * [[Valten Ryder]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Centurion]]'' and ''[[Bushwacker]]'') − * [[Cadet]] [[Katiara Kylie]], aerospace pilot. Pilots ''[[Banshee (Aerospace Fighter class)|Banshee]]'' aerospace fighter. + * Cadet [[Katiara Kylie]], aerospace pilot − * [[Franklin Sakamoto]], All trades. Pilots ''[[Awesome]]'' and ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]''. + * [[Franklin Sakamoto]], All trades. (Pilots ''[[Awesome]]'' and ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'') + {{cn}} − ==Tactics== + ==Canonicity== − Unknown.+ The 1st Somerset Strikers' largest source of information is the ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' sourcebook, which is considered to be an apocryphal reference on BattleTechWiki, not suitable for citing in regards to canon events and characters, as it details the (real world) ''[[BattleTech: The Animated Series]]'' cartoon. [[Catalyst Game Labs]] has declared the sourcebook, while an official product, non-[[canon]], as the events of the cartoon are presumed to be presented to a target audience of BattleTech universe children, and not necessarily a factual representation of actual canon events (as discussed in-character [[1st_Somerset_Strikers#Fictional_Counterpart|above]]). This article, however, does discuss the canon & official history of the unit, using canon citations, as noted in the References section below. − − ==Member Gallery== − <gallery> − Adam Steiner 1stSS p48 crop.jpg|Maj. Adam Steiner − Image:Zachary Hawkins.jpg|Capt. Zachary Miles "Hawk" Hawkins − Image:Valten Ryder.jpg|Capt. Valten Ryder − Image:Rachel Specter.jpg|Lt. Rachel Specter − Image:Ciro Ramirez.jpg|Lt. Ciro Ramirez − Image:Katiara Kylie.jpg|Cdt. Katiara Kylie − Image:Franklin Sakamoto.jpg|Franklin Sakamoto − Image:Ernest McGuire.jpg|Ernest McGuire − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 76:
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| − | + | The '''1st Somerset Strikers''' was an independent [[BattleMech]] Company operating from the [[Draconis Combine]] [[Invader|Jumpship ''Katana'']] with the intention of liberating the planet [[Somerset]] from [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. | |
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==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
| − | The genesis of the Strikers stems from its overall commander Adam Steiner. A member of the cadet line, descended from [[Simon Borge-Steiner]], who refused the [[Archon]]ship in [[2914]] in favor of his more capable sister [[ | + | The genesis of the Strikers stems from its overall commander [[Adam Steiner]]. A member of the cadet line, descended from [[Simon Borge-Steiner]], who refused the [[Archon]]ship in [[2914]] in favor of his more capable sister [[Tatyana Steiner]], Adam was born on Somerset, attending the [[Military Academy of Somerset]] as a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. Graduating with honors, while many attributed it to his famous last name, the untried Adam quickly secured the rank of Major and a position as an instructor at the famed [[Nagelring]] on the basis of his tactical and strategic acumen in [[3049]]. <ref name=M&M-86>''Masters and Minions'', p. 86-87</ref> <ref name=ER3052-13>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 12-13 "Of Myths and Reality"</ref> |
| − | + | Appalled upon learning of the fall of his homeworld to Clan Jade Falcon during the opening waves of the Clan Invasion, Adam successfully convinced the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] that he be allowed to launch a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines to gain valuable intelligence on the invaders. Leading an ad-hoc, seven member multi-national unit which was dubbed the 1st Somerset Strikers, Adam's unconventional unit would take an indirect route to Somerset and, against all odds, succeed in defeating the second-line forces in control of it and retake the world for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in November of [[3050]]. Unfortunately, with Somerset now so far behind the Clan line of advance, the AFFC refused the Strikers' pleas for reinforcements to hold the world and ordered the Strikers to retreat back to FedCom space, with a bitter Adam forced to watch as the Falcons effortlessly recaptured Sommerset during their fifth invasion wave.<ref name=ER3052-14>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 14 "Small Victories"</ref> <ref name=ER3052-13/> | |
| − | Unbowed, in early [[3052]] | + | Unbowed, in early [[3052]] Adam was able to successfully convince the AFFC high command to let him lead another behind the lines raid, this time aimed at [[Barcelona]]. Leading a larger body of troops based around the core of the original Strikers, Adam built upon his lessons of his previous success and succeeded in recapturing the planet for the Federated Commonwealth. <ref name=ER3052-13/> The Strikers would be disbanded after the inital invasion. <ref name=M&M-86/> |
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==Fictional Counterpart== | ==Fictional Counterpart== | ||
| − | Shortly after the [[ | + | Shortly after the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], the [[Tharkad Broadcast Company]] would release a semi-fictionalized holoseries based on Adam's exploits during the invasion, mixing in the battles on Barecelona into his initial raid and recapture of Somerset. Intended as a morale boosting exercise, the poorly reviewed series would successfully help to instill national pride in the Lyran youth and sell trillions of [[S-Bill]]s of merchandise in the process. <ref name=M&M-86/> <ref name=ER3052-13/> |
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| − | * Major [[Adam Steiner]], Commanding Officer. Pilots ''[[Axman]]''<ref | + | ==Organization== |
| + | * Major [[Adam Steiner]], Commanding Officer. (Pilots ''[[Axman]]''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 70</ref> and ''[[Awesome]]'') | ||
* [[Rachel Specter]], Intelligence and Tactical Officer. | * [[Rachel Specter]], Intelligence and Tactical Officer. | ||
| − | * | + | * Captain [[Zachary Miles Hawkins]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Mauler]]'' and ''[[Wolfhound]]''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 32</ref>) |
| − | * | + | * Lieutenant [[Ciro Ramirez]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Wolfhound]]'') |
| − | * | + | * [[Valten Ryder]], MechWarrior. (Pilots ''[[Centurion]]'' and ''[[Bushwacker]]'') |
| − | * | + | * Cadet [[Katiara Kylie]], aerospace pilot |
| − | * [[Franklin Sakamoto]], All trades. Pilots ''[[Awesome]]'' and ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' | + | * [[Franklin Sakamoto]], All trades. (Pilots ''[[Awesome]]'' and ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'') |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' | + | *''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Era Report: 3052 | + | *''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' |
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Somerset Strikers, 1st]] | [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Somerset Strikers, 1st]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Independent Commands|Somerset Strikers, 1st]] | ||