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Mirroring the actions of its senior counterparts, the '''2nd Kearny Highlanders''' were formed from the mining colonies on [[Kearny]] in [[2363]], and served as one of several [[Capellan]] regiments on [[Lopez]] and [[Berenson]] against [[House Marik]] between [[2366]] and [[2368]]. They took part in the occupation of [[Demeter]] in [[2761]], but were quickly withdrawn to deal with an insurrection on [[Hsien]] in [[2762]]. After breaking with the Capellan government in 2761 over a contract dispute, the mercenaries of [[Gladstone's Gladiators]] threatened to destroy the Hsein munitions dump and water purification plants if their demands were not met. A midnight raid by volunteers of the Kearny's 1st Battalion retook the munition depot, and the Gladiators abandoned the planet.
 
Mirroring the actions of its senior counterparts, the '''2nd Kearny Highlanders''' were formed from the mining colonies on [[Kearny]] in [[2363]], and served as one of several [[Capellan]] regiments on [[Lopez]] and [[Berenson]] against [[House Marik]] between [[2366]] and [[2368]]. They took part in the occupation of [[Demeter]] in [[2761]], but were quickly withdrawn to deal with an insurrection on [[Hsien]] in [[2762]]. After breaking with the Capellan government in 2761 over a contract dispute, the mercenaries of [[Gladstone's Gladiators]] threatened to destroy the Hsein munitions dump and water purification plants if their demands were not met. A midnight raid by volunteers of the Kearny's 1st Battalion retook the munition depot, and the Gladiators abandoned the planet.
  
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In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit suffered moderate casualties in the failed defense of [[Jonathan]], the 15th December [[3028]] 2nd Kearny Highlanders like the other Highlander regiments were allowed to lift off world to reach their new home [[Northwind]]. 2nd Kearny Highlanders left the world on the 21st December 3028.
 
In the [[4th Succession War]] the unit suffered moderate casualties in the failed defense of [[Jonathan]], the 15th December [[3028]] 2nd Kearny Highlanders like the other Highlander regiments were allowed to lift off world to reach their new home [[Northwind]]. 2nd Kearny Highlanders left the world on the 21st December 3028.
  
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The 12nd Kearny have 10 [[JumpShips]] (2 ''[[Star Lord]]''-class, 3 ''[[Invader]]''-class, 3 ''[[Merchant]]''-class and 2 ''[[Scout]]''-class) for the unit transfer.
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==Composition==
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'''2nd Kearny Highlanders''' (3 [[Battalion]]s)
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** CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Jeremiah Johnson
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* Air Wing (2 [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s)
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** CO: [[Captain]] Carmella Barbara
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** CO: [[Admiral]] Jacqueline Fredericks
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* 1st Battalion
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** Battalion Command Lance: [[Major]] Elia Smith
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* 1st Company: Captain Judith Carson
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* 2nd Company: Captain Vincent Mennella
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* 3rd Company: Captain Katherine O'Hare
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* 2nd Battalion
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** Battalion Command Lance: Major Connie Evans
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* 1st Company: Captain Francis O'Nally
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* 2nd Company: Captain Kenneth McMurray
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* 3rd Company: Captain Nestina Ontiveros
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* 3rd Battalion
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** Battalion Command Lance: [[Major]] Peter Greene
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* 2nd Company: Captain Russel Ristau
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* 3rd Company: Captain John Shea
  
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Northwind Highlanders, 2nd Kearny Highlanders]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Northwind Highlanders, 2nd Kearny Highlanders]]

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History

Mirroring the actions of its senior counterparts, the 2nd Kearny Highlanders were formed from the mining colonies on Kearny in 2363, and served as one of several Capellan regiments on Lopez and Berenson against House Marik between 2366 and 2368. They took part in the occupation of Demeter in 2761, but were quickly withdrawn to deal with an insurrection on Hsien in 2762. After breaking with the Capellan government in 2761 over a contract dispute, the mercenaries of Gladstone's Gladiators threatened to destroy the Hsein munitions dump and water purification plants if their demands were not met. A midnight raid by volunteers of the Kearny's 1st Battalion retook the munition depot, and the Gladiators abandoned the planet.

The 2nd Kearnys spent the years 2762 to 2802 tracking down and destroying the Gladiators as a demonstration of the Confederation's resolve. In September 2802, the Kearnys learned from the Maskirovka of the impending arrival of the Gladiators on the Marik world of Zion. Borrowing transport and equipment from the Maskirovka Special Operation Branch, the 2nd secretly arrived on Zion ahead of the Gladiators. The Kearnys waited until the rebels completed offloading before they attacked. AeroSpace suppressing fire kept the mercenaries' DropShips on the ground, and the surprised Gladiators, unable to withdraw, were destroyed to the last man. The 2nd salvaged ten Ostrocs and three Assassins before Marik reserves forced their withdrawal.

Since that time, the 2nd Kearnys have had a particular antipathy for mercenaries of any kind, both their own or those of other Successor States. In the defense of Lincoln against Kurita mercenaries in 2802, the 2nd refused to give quarter to Daemian's Destroyers, despite repeated pleas on the part of the Kurita defenders to be allowed to surrender.

The 2nd Kearny's most notable defeat came when the regiment's air lances were destroyed during the Great Lee Turkey Shoot in 2953. Unable to replenish their losses completely, the 2nd could not ward off a Davion attack by the Ceti Hussars against Holt. Several 'Mechs were lost.Since the rise of Maximilian Liao, the 2nd Kearny has been deployed along the St. Ives frontier to guard against further Davion attacks.

In the 4th Succession War the unit suffered moderate casualties in the failed defense of Jonathan, the 15th December 3028 2nd Kearny Highlanders like the other Highlander regiments were allowed to lift off world to reach their new home Northwind. 2nd Kearny Highlanders left the world on the 21st December 3028.

Officers

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  • Unit Commander - Colonel Darrel MacHenry
  • 1st Battalion - Major Andrea Stirling
  • 2nd Battalion - Major Martell Longheart
  • 3rd Battalion - Major James D. Cochraine

Support

The 12nd Kearny have 10 JumpShips (2 Star Lord-class, 3 Invader-class, 3 Merchant-class and 2 Scout-class) for the unit transfer.

Composition

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2nd Kearny Highlanders (3 Battalions)

  • Naval Reserve (10 JumpShips)


  • 1st Battalion
    • Battalion Command Lance: Major Elia Smith
  • 1st Company: Captain Judith Carson
  • 2nd Company: Captain Vincent Mennella
  • 3rd Company: Captain Katherine O'Hare


  • 2nd Battalion
    • Battalion Command Lance: Major Connie Evans
  • 1st Company: Captain Francis O'Nally
  • 2nd Company: Captain Kenneth McMurray
  • 3rd Company: Captain Nestina Ontiveros


  • 3rd Battalion
    • Battalion Command Lance: Major Peter Greene
  • 1st Company: Captain Dennis Patton
  • 2nd Company: Captain Russel Ristau
  • 3rd Company: Captain John Shea


Notes

  • The Unit Emblem is a stylized bagpipe thrust through with two katana blades.

Also See

Northwind Highlander Listings

References

  1. ↑ Northwind Highlanders (scenario pack), p. 50 - "2nd Kearny Unit Summary"

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