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| − | | | + | | Designation = Arms of Thor |
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| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3063]] |
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| − | | | + | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Succession Wars=== | ===Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | During an unknown period of at least ten years, the Arms of Thor served the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=MPS-p7>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', | + | During an unknown period of at least ten years, the Arms of Thor served the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=MPS-p7>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 7: Interview with Temper MacCaulay</ref> |
| − | In [[3034]] the [[Circinus Federation]] attempted to invade the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two assault 'Mech [[Battalion]]s to rout the Federation troops.<ref name=P2nd-2>''The Periphery | + | In [[3034]] the [[Circinus Federation]] attempted to invade the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two [[BattleMech#Assault|assault]] 'Mech [[Battalion]]s to rout the Federation troops.<ref name=P2nd-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 73: Illyrian Palatine</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Year [[3063]] would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 [[Julius O'Reilly]] invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.<ref name=FMUp-p10_11>''Field Manual: Updates'', | + | Year [[3063]] would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 [[Julius O'Reilly]] invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.<ref name=FMUp-p10_11>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 10–11: Chronology</ref> Hegemony troops consisting of two full legions ([[II Legio]] and [[IV Legio]]) and also including [[III Legio]]'s First and Third Cohorts initiated the conquest of the Palatinate. The '''Left Arm of Thor''' was defending [[Trasjkis]], the IV Legio drove them from the world, nearly eliminating half that battalion.<ref name=FMP80>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 80: "IV Legio Unit Profile"</ref> The unit regrouped to [[Illyria]]. When the Marian forces landed on Illyria, the invasion did not start well, and the Arms of Thor spirited defense of the Palatinate stopped cold the Marian advances. But after confirming the treason of [[Cavanaugh's Cavalry]] to the Palatinate and their change of sides, the Hegemony assaulted in force head-on using infantry and other ''auxilia'' units to rout the Arms of Thor from their bases before they could bring most of their BattleMech strength to bear. Nevertheless the Arms of Thor tried to break through Julius' lines and seize his headquarters. Cavanaugh's Cavalry entered the Illyrian capital under false colors and after two hours of fighting, forced the official surrender of the Palatinate. This was the end of the Palatinate, which had been preceded less than two hours ago by the last push from the Arms of Thor aimed at decapitating the Marian assault force which ended with the mercenary unit demise. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Right Arm of Thor''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Right Arm of Thor''' | ||
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| − | | [[Övercaptain]]||[[Gustaf Narder]]||[[3058]] | + | | ''[[Övercaptain]]''||[[Gustaf Narder]]||[[3050]] - [[3058]]<ref name=20YUp79>''20 Year Update'', p. 79: "Other Periphery 'Mech Forces"</ref><ref name="P2nd-1"/> |
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Left Arm of Thor''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Left Arm of Thor''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Övercaptain||[[Hassie Menker]]||[[3058]] | + | | ''Övercaptain''||[[Hassie Menker]]||[[3050]] - [[3058]]<ref name=20YUp79/><ref name="P2nd-1"/> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===Succession Wars=== | ===Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | 2 | + | 2 assault 'Mech battalions |
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| + | ===3050=== | ||
| + | '''Right Arm of Thor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in [[Illyria]].<ref name=20YUp79/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Övercaptain'' Gustaf Narder | ||
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| + | '''Left Arm of Thor''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria.<ref name=20YUp79/> | ||
| + | * CO: ''Övercaptain'' Hassie Menker | ||
| − | + | ===3058=== | |
| − | + | '''Right Arm of Thor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria.<ref name="P2nd-1">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 78: Arms of Thor</ref> | |
| − | Right Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in | + | * CO: ''Övercaptain'' Gustaf Narder |
| − | * CO: | ||
| − | Left Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in [[Trasjkis]]<ref name="P2nd-1"/> | + | '''Left Arm of Thor''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in [[Trasjkis]].<ref name="P2nd-1"/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: ''Övercaptain'' Hassie Menker |
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | '''Arm of Thor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp113/> | + | '''Arm of Thor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp113/> |
| − | :* CO: | + | :* CO: ''Övercaptain'' Gustaf Narder<ref name=FMMercsp113/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Illyria]] and [[Trasjkis]]. <ref name = FMMercsp113 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Illyria]] and [[Trasjkis]].<ref name=FMMercsp113>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[The Efficiency of Rome]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' |
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Arms of Thor]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Arms of Thor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 20 November 2023
| Arms of Thor | |
| Disbanded | 3063 |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
Succession Wars[edit]
During an unknown period of at least ten years, the Arms of Thor served the Taurian Concordat.[1]
In 3034 the Circinus Federation attempted to invade the Illyrian Palatinate but unexpectedly found the Arms of Thor, recently hired on a multiyear contract. The mercenary unit used their two assault 'Mech Battalions to rout the Federation troops.[2]
Clan Invasion[edit]
Year 3063 would see the end of the Arms of Thor. On the 19th of January 3063 Julius O'Reilly invaded the Illyria Palatine and completed the conquest of that minor power by the 30th of June of the same year.[3] Hegemony troops consisting of two full legions (II Legio and IV Legio) and also including III Legio's First and Third Cohorts initiated the conquest of the Palatinate. The Left Arm of Thor was defending Trasjkis, the IV Legio drove them from the world, nearly eliminating half that battalion.[4] The unit regrouped to Illyria. When the Marian forces landed on Illyria, the invasion did not start well, and the Arms of Thor spirited defense of the Palatinate stopped cold the Marian advances. But after confirming the treason of Cavanaugh's Cavalry to the Palatinate and their change of sides, the Hegemony assaulted in force head-on using infantry and other auxilia units to rout the Arms of Thor from their bases before they could bring most of their BattleMech strength to bear. Nevertheless the Arms of Thor tried to break through Julius' lines and seize his headquarters. Cavanaugh's Cavalry entered the Illyrian capital under false colors and after two hours of fighting, forced the official surrender of the Palatinate. This was the end of the Palatinate, which had been preceded less than two hours ago by the last push from the Arms of Thor aimed at decapitating the Marian assault force which ended with the mercenary unit demise.
Officers[edit]
Each Arms of Thor battalion had its own independent command officer. No overall commander for the unit was defined.
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Arm of Thor | |||
| Övercaptain | Gustaf Narder | 3050 - 3058[5][6] | |
| Left Arm of Thor | |||
| Övercaptain | Hassie Menker | 3050 - 3058[5][6] | |
Other officers[edit]
- In 3063 one of the unit's Captains was Eric Larsson.[7]
Tactics[edit]
No specific tactics were ever described.
Composition History[edit]
Succession Wars[edit]
2 assault 'Mech battalions
3050[edit]
Right Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria.[5]
- CO: Övercaptain Gustaf Narder
Left Arm of Thor (Battalion/Green/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria.[5]
- CO: Övercaptain Hassie Menker
3058[edit]
Right Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Illyria.[6]
- CO: Övercaptain Gustaf Narder
Left Arm of Thor (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) - Deployed in Trasjkis.[6]
- CO: Övercaptain Hassie Menker
3059[edit]
Arm of Thor (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Övercaptain Gustaf Narder[8]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Illyria and Trasjkis.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 7: Interview with Temper MacCaulay
- ↑ The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 73: Illyrian Palatine
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, pp. 10–11: Chronology
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 80: "IV Legio Unit Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 20 Year Update, p. 79: "Other Periphery 'Mech Forces"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 78: Arms of Thor
- ↑ The Efficiency of Rome
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 113