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Bartlett's Boxers

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Formed Unknown
Affiliation Republic of the Sphere
Parent Command Republic Armed Forces

History

Formed to destabilize the Inner Sphere, Bartlett's Boxers was a Republic of the Sphere covert unit guised as a mercenary unit.[1][2] Not all members were aware of the truth behind the unit; initial recruits were gathered behind The Wall,[3] but later recruits hired outside often knew the Boxers only as mercenaries.[2] It was possible for said recruits to learn about their Republic affiliation.[4]

In 3150, the Boxers were tasked with preventing the excavation of the remains of the SLDF 295th BattleMech Division on Buffalo Meadows, in order to stop the 'Mechs from being used against the Republic.[5] On Buffalo Meadows, they fought the mercenary unit La Grande Armée. Although the Boxers established a bridgehead successfully, their attack on the excavation ended in defeat. [6]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Bartlett's Boxers
Major Cassandra Bartlett 3150[2]

Tactics

Unknown.

Composition History

3150

At the start of the Buffalo Meadows attack, Bartlett's Boxers consisted of three companies (Poseidon, Neptune, and Shiva) and a lance (Trident Prime), all composed of BattleMechs.[7]

Color Scheme

The Boxers lacked a unifying paint scheme. Their 'Mechs varied widely in color and pattern.[2]

References

  1. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 5, "Finders Keepers"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 17, "Operation Knockdown"
  3. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 6, "Notable Personalities"
  4. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 10, "Notable Personalities"
  5. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF pp. 8 & 13, "Bartlett's Boxers - Total Warfare Briefing" & "Bartlett's Boxers - Alpha Strike Briefing"
  6. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 3, "2019 Worldwide Event Results"
  7. Requiem for a Blue Star, PDF p. 15, "Bartlett's Boxers"

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