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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed in [[2867]] the | + | Formed in [[2867]] the Second was created as an assault force, and has always fielded the heaviest machines possible. During a massive battle on [[Dromini IV]], the Second served as the cornerstone of all defensive operations. The fight took a heavy toll on the unit.<ref name=FMMR65>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 65, "2nd Dismal Disinherited Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | Since the beginning of the 30th Century the unit worked for the [[ | + | Since the beginning of the 30th Century the unit worked for the [[Federated Suns]], mainly on the [[Liao]] border. In [[3050]] they were stationed on [[Cohay]].<ref name=20yr>''20 Year Update'', p. 20</ref> |
==Jihad and destruction== | ==Jihad and destruction== | ||
| − | The | + | The Dismal Disinherited joined the [[Allied Mercenary Command]] in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 182</ref> |
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| + | The Second were stationed on [[Tall Trees]] in [[3067]]<ref name=fmu184>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 184</ref>, but following the attack on [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on [[Outreach]] by rogue mercenaries linked to the [[Word of Blake]], the Second moved to Outreach, arriving in November.<ref name="J:FRp44">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 44, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
During the assault on Mars, the Second dropped alongside Zeta Battalion, and their aerospace assets guarded the raiding forces.<ref>''Tales of the Jihad: the Last Day of Zeta'', p. 3</ref> Much of the Second was destroyed in orbit by Blakist [[WarShip]]s.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 12</ref> | During the assault on Mars, the Second dropped alongside Zeta Battalion, and their aerospace assets guarded the raiding forces.<ref>''Tales of the Jihad: the Last Day of Zeta'', p. 3</ref> Much of the Second was destroyed in orbit by Blakist [[WarShip]]s.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 12</ref> | ||
| − | + | Captain [[Alfie Walker]], company commander of the Second Dismal Disinherited, remained in a hospital on Outreach.<ref>''Fire for Effect'' ''A thing to be done'' p. 132</ref> He remained on planet during the earlier stages of the Jihad, leading a part of the Dragoon's resistance, before being evacuated with his people. He was the only confirmed survivor of his unit.<ref>''Fire for Effect'' ''A thing to be done'' p. 179</ref> | |
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| Second Dismal Disinherited | |
| Nickname | Ushida's Crypt Kickers[1] |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Dismal Disinherited |
Contents
History
Formed in 2867 the Second was created as an assault force, and has always fielded the heaviest machines possible. During a massive battle on Dromini IV, the Second served as the cornerstone of all defensive operations. The fight took a heavy toll on the unit.[2]
Since the beginning of the 30th Century the unit worked for the Federated Suns, mainly on the Liao border. In 3050 they were stationed on Cohay.[3]
Jihad and destruction
The Dismal Disinherited joined the Allied Mercenary Command in 3067.[4]
The Second were stationed on Tall Trees in 3067[5], but following the attack on Wolf's Dragoons on Outreach by rogue mercenaries linked to the Word of Blake, the Second moved to Outreach, arriving in November.[6]
During the assault on Mars, the Second dropped alongside Zeta Battalion, and their aerospace assets guarded the raiding forces.[7] Much of the Second was destroyed in orbit by Blakist WarShips.[8]
Captain Alfie Walker, company commander of the Second Dismal Disinherited, remained in a hospital on Outreach.[9] He remained on planet during the earlier stages of the Jihad, leading a part of the Dragoon's resistance, before being evacuated with his people. He was the only confirmed survivor of his unit.[10]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 2nd Dismal Disinherited | |||
| Colonel | Richard Edwards IV | 3050[3] | |
| Colonel | Hopin Morrison | 3067[2] | |
Tactics
Frontal assaults are best suited for this regiment.[2]
Support
The technical staff is sufficient enough to handle all.[2]
Composition History
3025
2nd Dismal Disinherited (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [11]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Boondock.
3040
2nd Dismal Disinherited (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[12]
3050
2nd Dismal Disinherited (Regiment/Regular/Questionable) [13]
- CO: Colonel Michael Morrow [13]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Issaba. [13]
3067
2nd Dismal Disinherited (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Colonel Hopin Morrison
- XO: Leutnant-Colonel Shi Vo Ktendi
- One battalion with fast heavies supported by medium mechs, because the other battalion contains heavy/assaults for brute force.
2nd Attack Wing (1 Wing (Military Unit)/Elite/Fanatical)[2]
- CO: Major Etta Foley
- The unit fields mainly heavy fighters with ammunition dependent weapons.
2nd Armored Regiment (1 Reinforced Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [2]
- CO: Leutnant-Colonel Valeri Erikksen
- The regiments contains 2 mechanized battalions + 1 artillery battalion + 2 armor tanks.
References
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p.12 "Dismal Disinherited"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 65, "2nd Dismal Disinherited Unit Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 20 Year Update, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 182
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 184
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 44, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Tales of the Jihad: the Last Day of Zeta, p. 3
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 12
- ↑ Fire for Effect A thing to be done p. 132
- ↑ Fire for Effect A thing to be done p. 179
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 149
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 140 >Historical: War of 3039, p. 140
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 20 Year Update, p. 28