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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
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There are no reports on exactly when Miller's Marauders were formed. What is known is that in [[3016]] they were hired by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] to help make up for the loss of the [[12th Star Guards]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'' p. 82</ref> After eight years they went to work for the [[Federated Suns]], and the two battalion strong unit distinguished themselves in the assault on [[Galtor III]].<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 114</ref> By [[3025]] they were commanded by [[Major]] Grissom Miller. At that time, all of their [[BattleMech]]s were ''Marauder''s with a skill level that was considered Veteran.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'' p. 148</ref> They were based on the planet [[Layover]] in the [[Draconis March]].<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>
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There are no reports on exactly when Miller's Marauders were formed. What is known is that in [[3016]] they were hired by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] to help make up for the loss of the [[12th Star Guards|Twelfth Star Guards]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 80</ref> After eight years they went to work for the [[Federated Suns]], and the two battalion strong unit distinguished themselves in the assault on [[Galtor III]].<ref>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 114</ref> By [[3025]] they were commanded by [[Major]] [[Grissom Miller (Mercenary)|Grissom Miller]]. At that time, all of their [[BattleMech]]s were ''Marauder''s with a skill level that was considered Veteran.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 148</ref> They were based on the planet [[Layover]] in the [[Draconis March]].<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (PDF version): "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Marauders were still based on Layover. As part of the third wave of Operation Rat they and the [[Addicks March Militia]] assaulted [[Ronel]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 13, 33</ref> Despite personality conflicts between the commanders of the militia and the Marauders, the defending [[Kerr's Intruders]] were captured or destroyed.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 33</ref>
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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Marauders were still based on Layover. As part of the third wave of Operation RAT they and the [[Addicks Draconis March Militia]] assaulted [[Ronel]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 13, 33</ref> Despite personality conflicts between the commanders of the militia and the Marauders, the defending [[Kerr's Intruders]] were captured or destroyed.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 33</ref>
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Hearing the civilian families of the famed [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were recuperating on [[Robinson]], the Marauders provided assistance and comfort to the dependents. During the penultimate battle between the [[Draconis Combine]] and the Dragoons on [[Crossing]], the Marauders lent their [[DropShips]] to [[Zeta Battalion]] so the rebuilt Dragoon unit could arrive on Crossing and turn the tide against House Kurita. <ref name=TRO3050212>''Technical Readout: 3050'' p. 212</ref> This loan was kept secret, however, and the official report was the DropShips had been rented by Zeta commander [[J. Elliot Jamison]] from a shipping company. <ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'' p. 34</ref>
 
  
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Hearing the civilian families of the famed [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were recuperating on [[Robinson]], the Marauders provided assistance and comfort to the dependents. During the penultimate battle between the [[Draconis Combine]] and the Dragoons on [[Crossing]], the Marauders lent their [[DropShips]] to [[Zeta Battalion]] so the rebuilt Dragoon unit could arrive on Crossing and turn the tide against House Kurita.<ref name=TRO30502p12>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 212</ref> This loan was kept secret, however, and the official report was the DropShips had been rented by Zeta commander [[J. Elliot Jamison]] from a shipping company.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 34</ref>
  
 
===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
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Miller's Marauders were still under the employ of the Federated Suns when [[Hanse Davion]] started the [[War of 3039]]. They were sent to invade [[Harrow's Sun]], taken from House Davion during the Fourth Succession War. They were supported by [[AFFS]] special forces and numerous civilian "freedom fighters" hoping for a return to the Suns. Unfortunately, they were unprepared for the presence of the elite ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' BattleMech [[regiment]] that had just been deployed to Harrow's Sun. Not only were the Marauders badly out-numbered, the Kuritan force was able to drive off the Marauders' transports, temporarily stranding them. <ref>''Historical: War of 3039'' p. 49</ref> Miller managed to rally his forces and broke through the [[Ryuken]] lines, though it cost them half their number. The rest of the unit was able to retreat off-world to rebuild. <ref>''Historical: War of 3039'' p. 100</ref>
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Miller's Marauders were still in the employ of the Federated Suns when [[Hanse Davion]] started the [[War of 3039]]. They were sent to invade [[Harrow's Sun]], taken from House Davion during the Fourth Succession War. They were supported by [[AFFS]] special forces and numerous civilian "freedom fighters" hoping for a return to the Suns. Unfortunately, they were unprepared for the presence of the elite ''[[Ryuken-yon]]'' BattleMech [[regiment]] that had just been deployed to Harrow's Sun. Not only were the Marauders badly outnumbered, the Kuritan force was able to drive off the Marauders' transports, temporarily stranding them.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 49</ref> Miller managed to rally his forces and broke through the [[Ryuken]] lines, though it cost them half their number. The rest of the unit was able to retreat off-world to rebuild.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 100</ref>
  
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===Reformation===
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===Reform===
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At some point prior to [[3050]] Grissom Miller retired, turning the battalion over to Major Susan Barber. Barber took notice of the ''Marauder II''s serving in Wolf's Dragoons, and out of gratitude for the Marauders' assistance to the Dragoons during the Fourth Succession War, [[Colonel]] Jaime Wolf authorized [[Blackwell Corporation]] to sell the machines to Barber's unit in large quantities. They thus became the first unit outside of the Dragoons to field the ''Marauder II'' through means other than salvage. It was at this time the unit was renamed "Barber's Marauder IIs". <ref name=TRO3050212/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'' p. 302</ref> They were reorganized as a reinforced battalion composed of four companies.  
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At some point prior to [[3050]] Grissom Miller retired, turning the battalion over to Major [[Susan Barber]]. Barber took notice of the ''Marauder II''s serving in Wolf's Dragoons, and out of gratitude for the Marauders' assistance to the Dragoons during the Fourth Succession War, [[Colonel]] Jaime Wolf authorized [[Blackwell Corporation]] to sell the machines to Barber's unit in large quantities. They thus became the first unit outside of the Dragoons to field the ''Marauder II'' through means other than salvage. It was at this time the unit was renamed "Barber's Marauder IIs".<ref name=TRO30502p12/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 302</ref> They were reorganized as a reinforced battalion composed of four companies.
  
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As of early 3050, the Marauders were stationed on [[Rentz]] in the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Crucis March]]. <ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 23</ref>
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As of early 3050, the Marauder IIs were stationed on [[Rentz]] in the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Crucis March]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion===
 
===Clan Invasion===
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In [[3052]], the [[AFFC]] relocated the Marauders to [[Tomans]] on the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] border to discourage [[Clan]] adventurism in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. While on Tomans, they had the opportunity to serve alongside the famous [[Kell Hounds]], the beginning of a relationship that would have major effects for the next decade. <ref>''Objective Raids'' p. 23</ref> The Jade Falcons frequently sent younger warriors to raid Tomans, finding the Marauders excellent opponents for training purposes. The Marauders, however, continued to inflict heavy losses on the Falcons and this practice soon tapered off. These raids increased the skill and equipment of the Marauders considerably and by the conclusion they were considered an Elite unit with some Clan technology. <ref name=FMM36>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' p. 36</ref>
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In [[3052]], the [[AFFC]] relocated the Marauders to [[Tomans]] on the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] border to discourage [[Clan]] adventurism in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. While on Tomans, they had the opportunity to serve alongside the famous [[Kell Hounds]], the beginning of a relationship that would have major effects for the next decade.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref> The Jade Falcons frequently sent younger warriors to raid Tomans, finding the Marauders excellent opponents for training purposes. The Marauders, however, continued to inflict heavy losses on the Falcons and this practice soon tapered off. These raids increased the skill and equipment of the Marauders considerably and by the conclusion they were considered an Elite unit with some Clan technology.<ref name=FMMp36>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 36</ref>
  
 
===Arc-Royal Defense Cordon===
 
===Arc-Royal Defense Cordon===
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In the aftermath of the [[War of 3057]] and the creation of the [[Lyran Alliance]], Major Barber remained loyal to [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]] and House Davion. She relocated her unit to the newly formed [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]], which was under the overall command of [[Morgan Kell]]. Kell had made clear his opposition to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Welcomed into the ARDC, they were stationed on [[Koniz]]. <ref name=FMM36/>
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In the aftermath of the [[War of 3057]] and the creation of the [[Lyran Alliance]], Major Barber remained loyal to [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]] and House Davion. She relocated her unit to the newly formed [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]], which was under the overall command of [[Morgan Kell]]. Kell had made clear his opposition to [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]. Welcomed into the [[ARDC]], they were stationed on [[Koniz]].<ref name=FMMp36/>
  
 
===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
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When the [[FedCom Civil War]] finally broke out, the Marauders remained on Koniz. In [[3064]] Clan Jade Falcon once again decided to sharpen its claws with an [[FedCom Civil War#The Jade Falcon Offensive|invasion]] of [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] space. When the Falcon's [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Rho Galaxy]] hit Koniz, they found it defended by the Marauders and the [[Koniz Pandora Theater Militia]]. An entire [[Cluster]] composed of [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]s were combat dropped directly on top of the Marauders and completely destroyed them. Survivors were taken as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]] to serve in the [[Clan Occupation Zones|Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]]. <ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 115</ref>
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When the [[FedCom Civil War]] finally broke out, the Marauders remained on Koniz. In [[3064]] Clan Jade Falcon once again decided to sharpen its claws with an [[FedCom Civil War#The Jade Falcon Offensive|invasion]] of [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] space. When the Falcon's [[Rho Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Rho Galaxy]] hit Koniz, they found it defended by the Marauders and the [[Koniz Pandora Theater Militia]]. An entire [[Cluster]] composed of [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]s were combat dropped directly on top of the Marauders and completely destroyed them. Survivors were taken as [[Bondsman|bondsmen]] to serve in the [[Clan Occupation Zones|Jade Falcon Occupation Zone]].<ref name=FCCWp115>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 115</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Millers Marauders'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Millers Marauders'''
 
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| [[Major]]||[[Grissom Miller]]||[[3025]] - [[3049]]<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (pdf version), "The Crucis March"</ref><ref name=FM:Mp36>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 36</ref>
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| Major||Grissom Miller||[[3025]]–[[3049]]<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (PDF version): "The Crucis March"</ref><ref name=FMMp36/>
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Barbers Marauder IIs'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Barbers Marauder IIs'''
 
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| Major||[[Susan Barber]]||3049<ref name=FM:Mp36/> - [[3064]]
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| Major||[[Susan Barber]]||3049–[[3064]]<ref name=FMMp36/><ref name=FCCWp115/>
 
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===Other Unit Officers===
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* Armor [[Commander]] [[Jillian Haldemen-Smith]] in [[3026]].<ref name=TRO3026p76/>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''Miller's Marauders''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)  
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'''Miller's Marauders''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)
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:* CO: Major Grissom Miller <ref>House Davion p.138</ref>
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:* CO: Major Grissom Miller<ref>''House Davion'', p. 138</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Layover]].  
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Layover]].
  
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'''Marauder Armor''' ([[Sturmfeur]] support unit)
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:'''Marauder Armor''' ([[SturmFeur]] support unit)
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:* [[Commander]] Jillian Haldemen-Smith <ref name="TRO3026">''Technical Readout 3026'', p76 ''Sturmfeur Heavy Tank''</ref>
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:* [[Commander]] [[Jillian Haldemen-Smith]]<ref name=TRO3026p76>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 76: ''SturmFeur Heavy Tank''</ref>
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
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''' Miller's Marauders''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 141 </ref>
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''' Miller's Marauders''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039p141>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 141</ref>
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===3050===
 
===3050===
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'''Barber’s Marauder II’s''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=20yup24>''20-Year Update'', p. 24</ref>  
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'''Barber's Marauder IIs ''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp23/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Rentz]]. <ref name=20yup24/>
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:* CO: Major Susan Barber<ref name=20YUp23/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Rentz]].<ref name=20YUp23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref>
  
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===3054===
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===3054===
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'''Barber's Marauder II's''' (Battalion/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=MWobraidp23 > ''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref>
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'''Barber's Marauder IIs''' (Battalion/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=ORp23/>
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* CO: Major Susan Barber
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:* CO: Major Susan Barber<ref name=ORp23/>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Tomans]].<ref name=ORp23>''Objective Raids'', p. 23</ref>
  
 
===3059===
 
===3059===
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'''Barber's Marauder IIs''' (One reinforced BattleMech [[Battalion]]/Elite/Reliable) <ref name=FMM36/>
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'''Barber's Marauder IIs''' (One reinforced BattleMech [[Battalion]]/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp36/>
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* CO/1st [[Company]]: Major Susan Barber
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:* CO/First [[Company]]: Major Susan Barber
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* XO/2nd Company: Captain Teresa Larsen
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::* XO/Second Company: [[Captain]] [[Teresa Larsen]]
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* 3rd Company: Captain Ulysses Rhodos
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::* Third Company: Captain [[Ulysses Rhodos]]
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* 4th Company: Captain Phillipe "Philly D" Devereux
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::* Fourth Company: Captain [[Phillipe Devereux|Phillipe "Philly D" Devereux]]
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- 38 of the unit's 48 BattleMechs are ''Marauder IIs''. The remainder are ''Marauders''. All are equipped with advanced technology and some are armed with Clan weapons.  
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Koniz]].<ref name=FMMp109>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 109</ref> 38 of the unit's 48 BattleMechs are ''Marauder IIs''. The remainder are ''Marauders''. All are equipped with advanced technology and some are armed with Clan weapons.
  
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'''Marauder AeroSpace''' (Two Aerospace [[Squadron#Squadron|Squadrons]]/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=FMM36/>
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'''Marauder Aerospace''' (Two aerospace [[Squadron#Squadron|Squadrons]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp36/>
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* Wing Commander: Captain Jonathan Brisby
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:* Wing Commander: Captain [[Jonathan Brisby]]
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** 2nd Squadron: Captain Jenni Ross-Michaels
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::* Second Squadron: Captain [[Jenni Ross-Michaels]]
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:*The 16 fighters of the unit are the eyes and ears for the entire command. The 16 fighters are split between 2 squadrons with one command lance to each. Should the ground units need to retreat, the fighters provide covering fire.
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:*The 16 fighters of the unit were the eyes and ears for the entire command. The 16 fighters were split between 2 squadrons with one command lance to each. Should the ground units need to retreat, the fighters provided covering fire.
  
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'''Marauder Armor''' (2 Companies/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=FMM36/>
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'''Marauder Armor''' (2 Companies/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp36/>
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* Armor Commander: Captain Ciarin A. Samhain
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* Armor Commander: Captain [[Ciarin A. Samhain]]
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:*The armor contingent of the command is used in a scouting role. Two thirds of the company is always deployed as the remaining lance is held in reserve to relieve beleaguered comrades when needed.
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:*The armor contingent of the command was used in a scouting role. Two thirds of the company were always deployed as the remaining lance was held in reserve to relieve beleaguered comrades when needed.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* ''Technical Readout: 3050'' states that the Marauders were expanded to regiment size after the reformation. Other sources, however, make no mention of this taking place, nor do they make mention of any losses the Marauders may have suffered that might have reduced them back to battalion level.
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* ''Technical Readout: 3050'' states that the Marauders were expanded to regiment size after the reorganization. Other sources, however, make no mention of this taking place, nor do they make mention of any losses the Marauders may have suffered that might have reduced them back to battalion level.
 
* During the peak years of the [[Unseen]] issue, Barber's Marauder IIs received very little mention in publications, likely due to the unit's composition with the ''Marauder'' and the ''Marauder II''.
 
* During the peak years of the [[Unseen]] issue, Barber's Marauder IIs received very little mention in publications, likely due to the unit's composition with the ''Marauder'' and the ''Marauder II''.
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* The unit's insignia is a Roman numeral II over an inverted, dark-green triangle. <ref name=FMM36/>
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* The unit's insignia is a Roman numeral II over an inverted, dark-green triangle.<ref name=FMMp36/>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
 
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
 
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Succession Wars (Board Game)]]''
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* ''[[The Succession Wars]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
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* ''[[The Succession Wars (game)]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Barber's Marauder IIs]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Barber's Marauder IIs]]

Latest revision as of 18:19, 11 February 2023

Barber's Marauder IIs
Barber's Marauder IIs
Previous Designation(s) Miller's Marauders
Affiliation Mercenary
Parent Command Independent

Barber's Marauder IIs were one of the premier mercenary units of the Clan Invasion Era. They were known for being composed entirely of Marauder IIs and Marauders. They were previously known as Miller's Marauders.

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

There are no reports on exactly when Miller's Marauders were formed. What is known is that in 3016 they were hired by the Lyran Commonwealth to help make up for the loss of the Twelfth Star Guards.[1] After eight years they went to work for the Federated Suns, and the two battalion strong unit distinguished themselves in the assault on Galtor III.[2] By 3025 they were commanded by Major Grissom Miller. At that time, all of their BattleMechs were Marauders with a skill level that was considered Veteran.[3] They were based on the planet Layover in the Draconis March.[4]

Fourth Succession War[edit]

During the Fourth Succession War, the Marauders were still based on Layover. As part of the third wave of Operation RAT they and the Addicks Draconis March Militia assaulted Ronel.[5] Despite personality conflicts between the commanders of the militia and the Marauders, the defending Kerr's Intruders were captured or destroyed.[6]

Hearing the civilian families of the famed Wolf's Dragoons were recuperating on Robinson, the Marauders provided assistance and comfort to the dependents. During the penultimate battle between the Draconis Combine and the Dragoons on Crossing, the Marauders lent their DropShips to Zeta Battalion so the rebuilt Dragoon unit could arrive on Crossing and turn the tide against House Kurita.[7] This loan was kept secret, however, and the official report was the DropShips had been rented by Zeta commander J. Elliot Jamison from a shipping company.[8]

War of 3039[edit]

Miller's Marauders were still in the employ of the Federated Suns when Hanse Davion started the War of 3039. They were sent to invade Harrow's Sun, taken from House Davion during the Fourth Succession War. They were supported by AFFS special forces and numerous civilian "freedom fighters" hoping for a return to the Suns. Unfortunately, they were unprepared for the presence of the elite Ryuken-yon BattleMech regiment that had just been deployed to Harrow's Sun. Not only were the Marauders badly outnumbered, the Kuritan force was able to drive off the Marauders' transports, temporarily stranding them.[9] Miller managed to rally his forces and broke through the Ryuken lines, though it cost them half their number. The rest of the unit was able to retreat off-world to rebuild.[10]

Reform[edit]

At some point prior to 3050 Grissom Miller retired, turning the battalion over to Major Susan Barber. Barber took notice of the Marauder IIs serving in Wolf's Dragoons, and out of gratitude for the Marauders' assistance to the Dragoons during the Fourth Succession War, Colonel Jaime Wolf authorized Blackwell Corporation to sell the machines to Barber's unit in large quantities. They thus became the first unit outside of the Dragoons to field the Marauder II through means other than salvage. It was at this time the unit was renamed "Barber's Marauder IIs".[7][11] They were reorganized as a reinforced battalion composed of four companies.

As of early 3050, the Marauder IIs were stationed on Rentz in the Federated Commonwealth's Crucis March.[12]

Clan Invasion[edit]

In 3052, the AFFC relocated the Marauders to Tomans on the Jade Falcon border to discourage Clan adventurism in the aftermath of the Clan Invasion. While on Tomans, they had the opportunity to serve alongside the famous Kell Hounds, the beginning of a relationship that would have major effects for the next decade.[13] The Jade Falcons frequently sent younger warriors to raid Tomans, finding the Marauders excellent opponents for training purposes. The Marauders, however, continued to inflict heavy losses on the Falcons and this practice soon tapered off. These raids increased the skill and equipment of the Marauders considerably and by the conclusion they were considered an Elite unit with some Clan technology.[14]

Arc-Royal Defense Cordon[edit]

In the aftermath of the War of 3057 and the creation of the Lyran Alliance, Major Barber remained loyal to Victor Ian Steiner-Davion and House Davion. She relocated her unit to the newly formed Arc-Royal Defense Cordon, which was under the overall command of Morgan Kell. Kell had made clear his opposition to Katherine Steiner-Davion. Welcomed into the ARDC, they were stationed on Koniz.[14]

FedCom Civil War[edit]

When the FedCom Civil War finally broke out, the Marauders remained on Koniz. In 3064 Clan Jade Falcon once again decided to sharpen its claws with an invasion of Lyran space. When the Falcon's Rho Galaxy hit Koniz, they found it defended by the Marauders and the Koniz Pandora Theater Militia. An entire Cluster composed of Elementals were combat dropped directly on top of the Marauders and completely destroyed them. Survivors were taken as bondsmen to serve in the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone.[15]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of Millers Marauders
Major Grissom Miller 3025–3049[16][14]
Commanding Officers of Barbers Marauder IIs
Major Susan Barber 3049–3064[14][15]

Other Unit Officers[edit]

Tactics[edit]

The vehicles of the units are the bait which lure the opponent into a trap, where the 'Mechs wait to deliver the final strike.

Composition History[edit]

3025[edit]

Miller's Marauders (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)

  • CO: Major Grissom Miller[18]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Layover.
Marauder Armor (SturmFeur support unit)

3040[edit]

Miller's Marauders (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[19]

3050[edit]

Barber's Marauder IIs (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[20]

  • CO: Major Susan Barber[20]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Rentz.[20]

3054[edit]

Barber's Marauder IIs (Battalion/Elite/Reliable)[21]

  • CO: Major Susan Barber[21]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Tomans.[21]

3059[edit]

Barber's Marauder IIs (One reinforced BattleMech Battalion/Elite/Reliable)[14]

  • CO/First Company: Major Susan Barber
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Koniz.[22] 38 of the unit's 48 BattleMechs are Marauder IIs. The remainder are Marauders. All are equipped with advanced technology and some are armed with Clan weapons.

Marauder Aerospace (Two aerospace Squadrons/Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • The 16 fighters of the unit were the eyes and ears for the entire command. The 16 fighters were split between 2 squadrons with one command lance to each. Should the ground units need to retreat, the fighters provided covering fire.

Marauder Armor (2 Companies/Regular/Reliable)[14]

  • The armor contingent of the command was used in a scouting role. Two thirds of the company were always deployed as the remaining lance was held in reserve to relieve beleaguered comrades when needed.

Notes[edit]

  • Technical Readout: 3050 states that the Marauders were expanded to regiment size after the reorganization. Other sources, however, make no mention of this taking place, nor do they make mention of any losses the Marauders may have suffered that might have reduced them back to battalion level.
  • During the peak years of the Unseen issue, Barber's Marauder IIs received very little mention in publications, likely due to the unit's composition with the Marauder and the Marauder II.
  • The unit's insignia is a Roman numeral II over an inverted, dark-green triangle.[14]

Gallery[edit]

  • Emblem of Miller's Marauders

References[edit]

  1. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 80
  2. ↑ MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, p. 114
  3. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 148
  4. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 138 (PDF version): "Unit Deployment Table"
  5. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, pp. 13, 33
  6. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 33
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3050, p. 212
  8. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2, p. 34
  9. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 49
  10. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 100
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 302
  12. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 23
  13. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 23
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 36
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 FedCom Civil War, p. 115
  16. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 138 (PDF version): "The Crucis March"
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 76: SturmFeur Heavy Tank
  18. ↑ House Davion, p. 138
  19. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 141
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20 Year Update, p. 23
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Objective Raids, p. 23
  22. ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 109

Bibliography[edit]

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