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| − | Re-formed in [[3066]], the '''Second New Hessen Irregulars''' are 100% battle ready, but haven't seen any real combat as of 3067.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 43 - "Unit Profile"</ref> This changed at the outbreak of the Jihad. The long trip home quickly raised their skill level from Green to Veteran. | + | Re-formed in [[3066]] as part of [[Hampton's Hessens]], the '''Second New Hessen Irregulars''' are 100% battle ready, but haven't seen any real combat as of 3067.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 43 - "Unit Profile"</ref> This changed at the outbreak of the Jihad. The long trip home quickly raised their skill level from Green to Veteran. |
Their first contract was with the [[LAAF]] to garrison [[Thorin]]. When the Jihad started a few months later, the [[Word of Blake]] destroyed much of Hampton's Hessians. The survivors were ordered to [[Galatea]], where they linked up with the rest of the Hessen Irregulars. | Their first contract was with the [[LAAF]] to garrison [[Thorin]]. When the Jihad started a few months later, the [[Word of Blake]] destroyed much of Hampton's Hessians. The survivors were ordered to [[Galatea]], where they linked up with the rest of the Hessen Irregulars. | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 7 September 2012
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History
Re-formed in 3066 as part of Hampton's Hessens, the Second New Hessen Irregulars are 100% battle ready, but haven't seen any real combat as of 3067.[1] This changed at the outbreak of the Jihad. The long trip home quickly raised their skill level from Green to Veteran.
Their first contract was with the LAAF to garrison Thorin. When the Jihad started a few months later, the Word of Blake destroyed much of Hampton's Hessians. The survivors were ordered to Galatea, where they linked up with the rest of the Hessen Irregulars.
The Hessen Irregulars made plans to return to New Hessen, and took many smaller mercenary units and civilians with them. The trip took many months, because the Hessans lacked complete JumpShip assets, but as they faced Blakist forces, casualties quickly reduced the flotilla's size. Their largest loss took place in the New Canton system, where the Irregulars were forced to abandon a battalion of friendly troops. A few weeks later they arrived at New Hessen and found a strong garrison in place. The local government had built up a massive defense garrison, and the Hessans were quickly rebuilt. They then jumped to New Canton and dropped every BattleMech into the Blakist's garrison and re-education camps while fighters destroyed static defenses and opened holes in the camp walls. As the Irregular's DropShips landed outside the city, General Hampton led a fighting withdrawal to protect the refugees from the Word of Blake forces. The brutal close range fighting cost the Irregulars a battalion of troops, but they rescued the battalion of soldiers they had to abandon earlier and hundreds of refugees.[2]
Officers
Colonel Pat "Ton" Hampton will lead the unit soon, when he is old enough and is well aware of his responsibility and destiny.
Tactics
The Second Irregulars has beginning to hone their urban fighting skills.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: C
Composition
3025
2nd New Hessen Irregulars (3 Battalions) (Regular/Reliable) - CCAF [3]
3067
Second New Hessen Irregulars (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Pat "Ton" Hampton
- XO/2nd Battalion: Major Tom Mardul
- 3rd Battalion: Major Paul Buchwald
- The unit is 60% upgraded and fields a mix of heavy and light 'Mechs, with a few mediums.
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