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| unitname  = 2ND KELL HOUNDS REGIMENT: THE SCRAPPING PACK
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| Designation = Second Kell Hounds Regiment
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| year      = 3067
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| commander = Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
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| Nickname = The Scrapping Pack
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| Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]
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| Parent Command = [[Kell Hounds]]
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==History==
 
==History==
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The '''Second Kell Hounds Regiment''' was formed from a collection of smaller mercenary units. Each of these smaller units had been led by a former member of the Kell Hounds, and when Morgan Kell took command in [[3028]] these former Hounds returned. By using these smaller units and training for a year, the Second rapidly developed into an elite command. [[3050]] found the Second Kell Hounds assigned to garrison [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20yr29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29</ref>
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The '''Second Kell Hounds Regiment''' was formed from a collection of smaller mercenary units. Each of these smaller units had been led by a former member of the Kell Hounds, and when Morgan Kell took command in [[3028]] these former Hounds returned. By using these smaller units and training for a year, the Second rapidly developed into an elite command. [[3050]] found the Second Kell Hounds assigned to garrison [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20YUp29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29</ref>
  
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The Second participated in the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]], helping to drive off the [[Clan]] forces. They also participated in [[Operation Bulldog]], taking [[Yamarovka]].
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The Second participated in the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]], helping to drive off the [[Clan]] forces. They also participated in [[Operation Bulldog]], taking [[Yamarovka]].
  
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In [[3067]] they were based on [[Arc-Royal]].<ref name=fmu184/>
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In [[3067]] they were based on [[Arc-Royal]].<ref name=FMUp184/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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As of [[3050]] to [[3067]] [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Scott Bradley is the commanding officer of the 2nd regiment.<ref name=20yr29/><ref name=FMRp80>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 80, "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=fmu184>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 184</ref>
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Second Kell Hounds'''
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| [[Lieutenant Colonel]]||[[Scott Bradley]]||[[3050]]–[[3067]]<ref name=20YUp29/><ref name=FMRp80>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 80, "Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp184>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 184</ref>
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| Lieutenant Colonel||[[Scott Bradley Jr]]||3067
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===Other Unit Officers===
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* [[Major]] [[Pete Watson]] commander of Second Battalion in [[3050]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade Print Edition'', p. 14 "Scenario 1: Gathering Intel (planetary Invasion)"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialized 3rd [[company]].<ref name=FMRp80/>
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The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialized Third [[company]].<ref name=FMRp80/>
  
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The Greyhounds 3rd Company is specialized in Zero G combat.
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The Greyhounds Third Company is specialized in Zero G combat.
  
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The Wolfhounds 3rd Company can operate for a long time without support.
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The Wolfhounds Third Company can operate for a long time without support.
  
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The Junkyard Dogs 3rd Company can fight under environmental conditions where others will not fight.
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The Junkyard Dogs Third Company can fight under environmental conditions where others will not fight.
  
 
==Support==
 
==Support==
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The regiment can count on a experienced technical staff of the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile]].
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The regiment can count on an experienced technical staff drawn from the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] and [[Clan Wolf in Exile]].
  
 
==Composition==
 
==Composition==
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'''The Scrapping Pack'''(Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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===3050===
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
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'''Second Kell Hounds''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=20YUp29 />  
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:* XO/1st [[Battalion]] (The Greyhounds): [[Major]] Pete Watson
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Ambergrist]].<ref name=20YUp29 />
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* 2nd Battalion (The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
 
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* 3rd Battalion (The Junkyard Dogs): Major Gwyneth Murdoch-Wilson
 
  
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- The unit is fully upgraded and concentrates all clan mechs in a single company.
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===3059===
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'''Second Kell Hounds''' (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMMp109/>
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:* CO: Lt. Colonel Scott Bradley<ref name=FMMp109/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Arc-Royal]].<ref name=FMMp109>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref>
  
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'''The Retrievers'''(Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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===3067===
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* Wing Commander: Major Adam Fox
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'''The Scrapping Pack''' (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
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- All three squadrons, Falcon, Eagle and Merlin flight, are supported by the independent command element. Many machines are upgraded with clan technology.
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:;* XO/First [[Battalion]] :  (The Greyhounds): [[Major]] Pete Watson
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:; Second Battalion: (The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
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'''The Bad Dogs'''(Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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:; Third Battalion: (The Junkyard Dogs): Major Gwyneth Murdoch-Wilson
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* Troop Commander: Major Amanda Cooper
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:Note: The unit is fully upgraded and concentrates all clan mechs in a single company.
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The extended unit contains
 
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- 1 command squad (10 troopers)
 
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- 3 conventional companies (50 troopers each)
 
  
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Every company has a specialization.
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'''The Retrievers''' (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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:* Wing Commander: Major Adam Fox
  
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- 1st company contains skilled scouts.
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:Note: All three squadrons, Falcon, Eagle and Merlin flight, are supported by the independent command element. Many machines are upgraded with clan technology.
  
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- 2nd company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
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'''The Bad Dogs''' (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMRp80/>
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:* Troop Commander: Major Amanda Cooper
  
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- 3rd company are the demolition experts.
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:The extended unit contains
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:* 1 command squad (10 troopers)
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- 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)
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:* 3 conventional companies (50 troopers each)
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::Every company has a specialization.
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::* First company contains skilled scouts.
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::* Second company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
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::* Third company are the demolition experts.
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:* 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
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The Second Kell Hounds were at 125% of their nominal strength.<ref name=fmu184/>
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The Second Kell Hounds were at 125% of their nominal strength.<ref name=FMUp184/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Kell Hounds, 2nd]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Kell Hounds, 2nd]]

Latest revision as of 17:00, 21 October 2023

Insignia of the Second Kell Hounds
Second Kell Hounds Regiment
Nickname The Scrapping Pack
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command Kell Hounds

History[edit]

The Second Kell Hounds Regiment was formed from a collection of smaller mercenary units. Each of these smaller units had been led by a former member of the Kell Hounds, and when Morgan Kell took command in 3028 these former Hounds returned. By using these smaller units and training for a year, the Second rapidly developed into an elite command. 3050 found the Second Kell Hounds assigned to garrison Ambergrist.[1]

The Second participated in the Battle of Luthien, helping to drive off the Clan forces. They also participated in Operation Bulldog, taking Yamarovka.

In 3067 they were based on Arc-Royal.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Second Kell Hounds
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley 3050–3067[1][3][2]
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley Jr 3067

Other Unit Officers[edit]

Tactics[edit]

The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialized Third company.[3]

The Greyhounds Third Company is specialized in Zero G combat.

The Wolfhounds Third Company can operate for a long time without support.

The Junkyard Dogs Third Company can fight under environmental conditions where others will not fight.

Support[edit]

The regiment can count on an experienced technical staff drawn from the Arc-Royal MechWorks and Clan Wolf in Exile.

Composition[edit]

3050[edit]

Second Kell Hounds (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[1]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Ambergrist.[1]

3059[edit]

Second Kell Hounds (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[5]

  • CO: Lt. Colonel Scott Bradley[5]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Arc-Royal.[5]

3067[edit]

The Scrapping Pack (Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[3]

  • CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
XO/First Battalion 
  • (The Greyhounds): Major Pete Watson
Second Battalion
(The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
Third Battalion
(The Junkyard Dogs): Major Gwyneth Murdoch-Wilson
Note: The unit is fully upgraded and concentrates all clan mechs in a single company.

The Retrievers (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

  • Wing Commander: Major Adam Fox
Note: All three squadrons, Falcon, Eagle and Merlin flight, are supported by the independent command element. Many machines are upgraded with clan technology.

The Bad Dogs (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]

  • Troop Commander: Major Amanda Cooper
The extended unit contains
  • 1 command squad (10 troopers)
  • 3 conventional companies (50 troopers each)
Every company has a specialization.
  • First company contains skilled scouts.
  • Second company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
  • Third company are the demolition experts.
  • 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)

3067[edit]

The Second Kell Hounds were at 125% of their nominal strength.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 20 Year Update, p. 29
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 184
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 80, "Unit Profile"
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade Print Edition, p. 14 "Scenario 1: Gathering Intel (planetary Invasion)"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 109

Bibliography[edit]

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