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| + | The '''Highlanders''' were originally formed as a [[mercenary]] unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]]. The founders had hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the [[Third Succession War]]. | ||
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| nickname = "Weekend Warriors" | | nickname = "Weekend Warriors" | ||
| parent formation = [[Capellan Brigade]] | | parent formation = [[Capellan Brigade]] | ||
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| year = 3063 | | year = 3063 | ||
| unitname = Ambermarle's Highlanders | | unitname = Ambermarle's Highlanders | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | This unit was employed throughout much of the 30th century in diversionary actions along the [[Marik]] border. Beginning in [[3002]] the Highlanders were reassigned to reaction-force duties in the Capellan interior where they participated in the defense of [[Highspire]] in [[3012]] and fought against the [[House Davion|Davion]] raid on [[St. Ives]] in [[3014]].<ref name="HL:TCCp96">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 96 </ref> | |
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| − | This unit was employed throughout much of the 30th century in diversionary actions along the [[Marik]] border. Beginning in [[3002]] the Highlanders were reassigned to reaction-force duties in the Capellan interior where they participated in the defense of [[Highspire]] in [[3012]] and fought against the [[Davion]] raid on [[St. Ives]] in [[3014]].<ref name="HL:TCCp96">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 96 | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]]<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref>, but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> | In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]]<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref>, but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> | ||
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===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ||
| − | In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders | + | In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders were redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98, "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | In April of [[3066]] Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] Regiment, successfully attacked the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] on [[Zion]]. The Highlanders lost a [[company]] of [[BattleMech|'Mech]]s and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new [[Free Worlds League|FWL]] [[OmniFighter|OmniFighters]] and inflicting three times their own losses on the Free Worlds Guard. Rumours that the Highlanders had already left [[Aldebaran]] before being contacted by the | + | In April of [[3066]] Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] Regiment, successfully attacked the [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] on [[Zion]]. The Highlanders lost a [[company]] of [[BattleMech|'Mech]]s and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new [[Free Worlds League|FWL]] [[OmniFighter|OmniFighters]] and inflicting three times their own losses on the Free Worlds Guard. Rumours that the Highlanders had already left [[Aldebaran]] before being contacted by the Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry have yet to be confirmed.<ref name="FM:Up28">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 28</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> | + | The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the [[Jihad]] the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the [[Tao MechWorks]] shipments from the plant on Styk intended for supply to Marshigama's Legionnaires to make up for the Highlander's low priority for supplies within the Capellan military.<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100, "The Capellan Brigade"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders''' | ||
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| + | | [[Sang-shao]]||[[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]]||[[3022]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCC98/> | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion | + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=hslioap107>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 107</ref> |
* CO: [[Colonel]] Wendy Ambermarle | * CO: [[Colonel]] Wendy Ambermarle | ||
| − | :*XO: [[Major]] Anthony Duncan | + | :* XO: [[Major]] Anthony Duncan |
| − | At this point in time, the Highlanders' primary [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] were the [[Ostroc]] and the [[Locust]]; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation. | + | |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]]. <ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.107 </ref> During that time, the Highlanders' primary [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] were the ''[[Ostroc]]'' and the ''[[Locust]]''; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation. | ||
===3028=== | ===3028=== | ||
| − | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name= | + | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name =HBSp88/> |
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]]. <ref name =HBSp88>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.88</ref> | ||
===3050-3054=== | ===3050-3054=== | ||
'''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="20YUp63"/><ref name="OJp42"/> | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="20YUp63"/><ref name="OJp42"/> | ||
| − | *CO: | + | * CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle |
| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Ambermarle’s Highlanders''' (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable) <ref name= FMMercsp106/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle <ref name= FMMercsp106/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]]. <ref name = FMMercsp106 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> | ||
===3063=== | ===3063=== | ||
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* CO: ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]] | * CO: ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]] | ||
:* XO/1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Vincent Pedroza | :* XO/1st Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' Vincent Pedroza | ||
| − | * 2nd Battalion: '' | + | * 2nd Battalion: ''Zhong-shao'' Pawel Schmielewski |
'''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMCC98/> | '''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMCC98/> | ||
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The low loyalty rating of the Highlanders in [[3063]] reflected the Highlanders' willingness - or unwillingness, as the case may have been - to stick their collective necks out for the good of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]]. | The low loyalty rating of the Highlanders in [[3063]] reflected the Highlanders' willingness - or unwillingness, as the case may have been - to stick their collective necks out for the good of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]]. | ||
| − | === | + | ===3067=== |
'''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (2 [[Battalion|Battalions]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:Up33">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (2 [[Battalion|Battalions]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:Up33">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> | ||
| − | *CO: ''Sang-shao'' Wendy Ambermarle | + | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Wendy Ambermarle |
'''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 Infantry [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:Up33">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> | '''Ambermarle's Revolutionaries''' (1 Infantry [[Battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:Up33">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33</ref> | ||
| − | *CO: ''Sao-shao'' Jodie Clarke | + | * CO: ''Sao-shao'' Jodie Clarke |
Following their combat action on [[Zion]], the Revolutionaries were at 86% of full strength and the Highlanders were at 72% of full strength. The Highlanders were operating with 24% of the unit using Star-League technology level [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] and 6% Omni technology. | Following their combat action on [[Zion]], the Revolutionaries were at 86% of full strength and the Highlanders were at 72% of full strength. The Highlanders were operating with 24% of the unit using Star-League technology level [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] and 6% Omni technology. | ||
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===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the Strategios was considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.<ref name=frcc17/> | After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the Strategios was considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.<ref name=frcc17/> | ||
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| + | ==Insignia== | ||
| + | The insignia for Ambermarle's Highlanders is a green falcon in flight, tethered by a chain. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 Year Update]] | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]] |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | + | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' |
| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | ||
Revision as of 10:08, 22 August 2019
The Highlanders were originally formed as a mercenary unit by wealthy nobles on Aldebaran and Zurich. The founders had hopes of making money from the Capellan Confederation's need for troops during the Third Succession War. Template:InfoBoxStateUnit
Contents
History
This unit was employed throughout much of the 30th century in diversionary actions along the Marik border. Beginning in 3002 the Highlanders were reassigned to reaction-force duties in the Capellan interior where they participated in the defense of Highspire in 3012 and fought against the Davion raid on St. Ives in 3014.[1]
Clan Invasion
In 3050 Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on Xieng Khouang[2], but their loyalty to the Confederation was perceived as being at a low ebb by the Maskirovka. The Highlanders were still in place on Xieng Khouang - and still doubted by the Maskirovka - in 3054.[3]
Xin Sheng Campaign
In 3061 Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao created the Capellan Brigade, incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of Capellan sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the Capellan Brigade." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each BattleMech, as a reminder of their mercenary origins.[4] Joining the Capellan Brigade, the Highlanders were redeployed to Aldebaran, one of the worlds from which the battalion had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of Zurich, the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.[5]
In April of 3066 Ambermarle's Highlanders, supported by the 2nd Battalion of the Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regiment, successfully attacked the 3rd Free Worlds Guards on Zion. The Highlanders lost a company of 'Mechs and suffered only light losses to their infantry while salvaging three new FWL OmniFighters and inflicting three times their own losses on the Free Worlds Guard. Rumours that the Highlanders had already left Aldebaran before being contacted by the Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry have yet to be confirmed.[6]
Jihad
The Highlanders were driven off of Aldebaran by Word of Blake forces in 3070. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against Federated Suns mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until 3074. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck Zion in 3077. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to Styk to recover.[7] It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the Jihad the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the Tao MechWorks shipments from the plant on Styk intended for supply to Marshigama's Legionnaires to make up for the Highlander's low priority for supplies within the Capellan military.[8]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders | |||
| Sang-shao | Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle | 3022 - 3067[5] | |
Tactics
The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase" wherein two lances of light or fast, medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack en masse. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap or to lighten the defense of a target site.[5]
Composition History
3025
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Colonel Wendy Ambermarle
- XO: Major Anthony Duncan
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Xieng Khouang. [10] During that time, the Highlanders' primary BattleMechs were the Ostroc and the Locust; the unit itself was considered little more than a local militia organisation.
3028
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[11]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Xieng Khouang. [11]
3050-3054
Ambermarle's Highlanders (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[2][3]
- CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle
3059
Ambermarle’s Highlanders (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable) [12]
- CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle [12]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Xieng Khouang. [12]
3063
Ambermarle's Highlanders (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[5]
- XO/1st Battalion: Zhong-shao Vincent Pedroza
- 2nd Battalion: Zhong-shao Pawel Schmielewski
Ambermarle's Revolutionaries (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[5]
- Infantry Commander: Sao-shao William McCourtney
- Skilled in guerrilla tactics
The low loyalty rating of the Highlanders in 3063 reflected the Highlanders' willingness - or unwillingness, as the case may have been - to stick their collective necks out for the good of the Confederation.
3067
Ambermarle's Highlanders (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[13]
- CO: Sang-shao Wendy Ambermarle
Ambermarle's Revolutionaries (1 Infantry Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[13]
- CO: Sao-shao Jodie Clarke
Following their combat action on Zion, the Revolutionaries were at 86% of full strength and the Highlanders were at 72% of full strength. The Highlanders were operating with 24% of the unit using Star-League technology level BattleMechs and 6% Omni technology.
3079
After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the Strategios was considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.[7]
Insignia
The insignia for Ambermarle's Highlanders is a green falcon in flight, tethered by a chain.
Notes
Whether by accident or intent, Ambermarle's Highlanders are missing from the NAIS Military Atlases of the 4th Succession War.
Rules
- Ambermarle's Highlanders may use the hidden units special ability.[14]
- Ambermarle's Highlanders have the off-map movement ability but the minimum travel time for units using this ability is 50% longer.[14]
References
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 96
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 20 Year Update, p. 63
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Objective Raids, p. 42
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 97
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 98, "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 28
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 17
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 100, "The Capellan Brigade"
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.107
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p.88
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 106
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 33
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 130