2nd Kell Hounds
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Contents
History
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
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 2nd Kell Hounds | |||
| Lieutenant Colonel | Scott Bradley | 3050 to 3067[1][3][2] | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Scott Bradley Jr | 3067 | |
Tactics
The regiment prefers to fight at night. Every battalion has a specialized 3rd company.[3]
The Greyhounds 3rd Company is specialized in Zero G combat.
The Wolfhounds 3rd Company can operate for a long time without support.
The Junkyard Dogs 3rd Company can fight under environmental conditions where others will not fight.
Support
The regiment can count on an experienced technical staff drawn from the Arc-Royal MechWorks and Clan Wolf in Exile.
Composition
3050
2nd Kell Hounds (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical) [4]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Ambergrist. [4]
3059
2nd 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
The Scrapping Pack(Reinforced Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Bradley
-
- 2nd Battalion
- (The Wolfhounds): Major David Smith
- 3rd 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.
- 1st company contains skilled scouts.
- 2nd company is tasked with the security of the entire regiment.
- 3rd company are the demolition experts.
- 1 battle armor company (12 troopers)
3067
The Second Kell Hounds were at 125% of their nominal strength.[2]