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Line 13: ==History== ==History== ===Origins=== ===Origins=== − The unit began life as the '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group (SOG)''', an elite anti-terrorist unit in the [[Star League]]'s [[Special Armed Services]]. The Seventy-seventh SOG recruited only from the [[Terran Hegemony]] and operated primarily in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. There they gained a reputation for brutally rooting out terrorist cells. Regular army soldiers who knew of their operations called them the Blackhearts because of the calling card they left on the bodies of their victims. Their unofficial motto was "''in hoc signo vinces''", or "by this sign you will conquer."<ref>''The Star League'', p. 71</ref> [[Lisa Buhallin]], who would go on to become the first [[Loremaster]] of [[Clan]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], was a member of the Blackhearts during the [[Amaris Civil War]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 278</ref> After the Exodus the '''Blackhearts''' operated as mercenaries in the [[Periphery]] until [[2866]] when they were hired by [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]].<ref name=FMMRp45>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 45</ref> + The unit began life as the '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group (SOG)''', an elite anti-terrorist unit in the [[Star League]]'s Special Armed Services. The Seventy-seventh SOG recruited only from the [[Terran Hegemony]] and operated primarily in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. There they gained a reputation for brutally rooting out terrorist cells. Regular army soldiers who knew of their operations called them the Blackhearts because of the calling card they left on the bodies of their victims. Their unofficial motto was "''in hoc signo vinces''", or "by this sign you will conquer."<ref>''The Star League'', p. 71</ref> [[Lisa Buhallin]], who would go on to become the first [[Loremaster]] of [[Clan]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], was a member of the Blackhearts during the [[Amaris Civil War]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 278</ref> After the Exodus the '''Blackhearts''' operated as mercenaries in the [[Periphery]] until 2866 when they were hired by [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]].<ref name=FMMRp45>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 45</ref> ===Third Succession War=== ===Third Succession War=== − In [[3027]], the Blackhearts were on Hesperus along with the [[Twenty-sixth Lyran Guards]], when the system came under attack by the elite [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. The Blackhearts began to bunker in and defend into the main Defiance Production line, as nearly every attack ever made against Hesperus had been over those factories. But instead of hitting the factories, Colonel [[Marcus Barton]] sacked the shipping and receiving section of the facility, looting vital equipment that was scheduled to be shipped out to the rest of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces. The Twenty-sixth broke out of the defensive formations when they realized what Barton was doing, and immediately moved to counterattack, but the Blackhearts held firm and did not go into pursuit of Barton until they realized Barton genuinely was not going after the factories. The delay in the Blackhearts allowed Barton to return to his DropShips, load with themselves and their looted goods, and escape.<ref>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 9</ref> + In 3027, the Blackhearts were on Hesperus along with the [[26th Lyran Guards]], when the system came under attack by the elite [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. The Blackhearts began to bunker in and defend into the main Defiance Production line, as nearly every attack ever made against Hesperus had been over those factories. But instead of hitting the factories, Colonel [[Marcus Barton]] sacked the shipping and receiving section of the facility, looting vital equipment that was scheduled to be shipped out to the rest of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces. The 26th broke out of the defensive formations when they realized what Barton was doing, and immediately moved to counterattack, but the Blackhearts held firm and did not go into pursuit of Barton until they realized Barton genuinely was not going after the factories. The delay in the Blackhearts allowed Barton to return to his DropShips, load with themselves and their looted goods, and escape.<ref>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 9</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== − In [[3028]], [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] Intelligence uncovered evidence of the Blackhearts' origins. [[Colonel]] [[Sandra Johnson]] confirmed these reports and was rewarded with a position in [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> Jumping off from [[Ridderkerk]], they landed on [[Basiliano]] with the [[24th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-fourth]] and [[Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]]. There the [[Night Stalkers]] outmaneuvered them for three weeks, until caught in a pincer between the two [[Lightning Company|Lightning Companies]] from the Arcturan Guards regiments. The Blackhearts and the heavier 'Mech elements of the Twenty-fourth encircled the Night Stalkers, and their heavier 'Mechs destroyed a company of 'Mechs, which bought time for the rest of the Night Stalkers to escape.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref> + In 3028, [[Lyran]] Intelligence uncovered evidence of the Blackhearts' origins. [[Colonel]] [[Sandra Johnson]] confirmed these reports and was rewarded with a position in [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> Jumping off from [[Ridderkerk]], they landed on [[Basiliano]] with the [[24th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-fourth]] and [[Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]]. There the [[Night Stalkers]] outmaneuvered them for three weeks, until caught in a pincer between the two [[Lightning Company|Lightning Companies]] from the Arcturan Guards regiments. The Blackhearts and the heavier 'Mech elements of the Twenty-fourth encircled the Night Stalkers, and their heavier 'Mechs destroyed a company of 'Mechs, which bought time for the rest of the Night Stalkers to escape.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref> − Following Basiliano, the Blackhearts successfully invaded [[Kufstein]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> In June of 3029, the Blackhearts landed on [[Engadin]] to reinforce the [[Twenty-sixth Lyran Guards]]. While the Twenty-Sixth fought the [[St. Cyr Heavy Assault Group]], the Blackhearts seized the cliffs overlooking the capital city. Setting up an artillery barrage, they circled down into the [[Fifth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who were forced to surrender.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 62</ref> + Following Basiliano, the Blackhearts successfully invaded [[Kufstein]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> In June of 3029, the Blackhearts landed on [[Engadin]] to reinforce the [[26th Lyran Guards]]. While the Twenty-Sixth Lyran Guards fought the [[St. Cyr Heavy Assault Group]], the Blackhearts seized the cliffs overlooking the capital city. Setting up an artillery barrage, they circled down into the [[5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who were forced to surrender.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume II'', p. 62</ref> ===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039=== Line 28:
Line 28: ===FWL Service=== ===FWL Service=== − During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Blackhearts were under contract with the [[Free Worlds League]]. In [[3050]], at the height of the war, they were stationed on [[Cronulla]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 57</ref> In [[3057]], during [[Operation Guerrero]], the Blackhearts defeated the Lyran garrison on [[Capolla]]. When they discovered their [[Capellan]] allies were actually ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' terrorists, they departed the planet.<ref name=FMMRp45 /> + During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Blackhearts were under contract with the [[Free Worlds League]]. In 3050, at the height of the war, they were stationed on [[Cronulla]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 57</ref> In 3057, during [[Operation Guerrero]], the Blackhearts defeated the Lyran garrison on [[Capolla]]. When they discovered their [[Capellan]] allies were actually ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' terrorists, they departed the planet.<ref name=FMMRp45 /> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − In November of [[3068]], the Blackhearts deployed on [[Wasat]] for training exercises. DropShips carrying [[Raymond's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[HeavyHell Raisers]] landed in the planetary capital of Wasat Prime. [[Duke]] [[Howard Long]], the governor of Wasat, summoned Colonel [[Marcus Johnson]] to an urgent meeting. At the meeting, also attended by a [[Word of Blake]] [[Demi-Precentor]], the Blackhearts were instructed to stand down or Raymond's ACR and the HeavyHell Raisers would be forced to attack them. Colonel Johnson refused, stating that the Blackhearts' contract with the [[LCCC]] did not allow the Governor or Blakists to alter their orders. An argument ensued, during which both Colonel Johnson and the Blakist were killed, but not before Johnson was able to relay the wiretapped conversation to his XO, [[Major]] [[Glen Stryker]], who enacted [[Operation BLACK FURY]]: an emergency protocol in case of betrayal by an employer. + In November of 3068, the Blackhearts deployed on [[Wasat]] for training exercises. DropShips carrying [[Raymond's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[HeavyHell Raisers]] landed in the planetary capital of Wasat Prime. [[Duke]] [[Howard Long]], the governor of Wasat, summoned Colonel [[Marcus Johnson]] to an urgent meeting. At the meeting, also attended by a [[Word of Blake]] [[Demi-Precentor]], the Blackhearts were instructed to stand down or Raymond's ACR and the HeavyHell Raisers would be forced to attack them. Colonel Johnson refused, stating that the Blackhearts' contract with the [[LCCC]] did not allow the Governor or Blakists to alter their orders. An argument ensued, during which both Colonel Johnson and the Blakist were killed, but not before Johnson was able to relay the wiretapped conversation to his XO, [[Major]] [[Glen Stryker]], who enacted [[Operation BLACK FURY]]: an emergency protocol in case of betrayal by an employer. − While chasing the Blackhearts through the Caledon Valley, Raymond's ACR was ambushed by the Blackhearts and effectively destroyed. The HeavyHell Raisers were battered, reduced to less than forty percent of normal strength, and retreated to Wasat Prime to await reinforcements. In early [[3069]], the [[Third Division (Word of Blake)]] (Pure Thoughts and Actions IV-Mu) arrived.<ref name="MSUp34">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 34</ref> + While chasing the Blackhearts through the Caledon Valley, Raymond's ACR was ambushed by the Blackhearts and effectively destroyed. The HeavyHell Raisers were battered, reduced to less than forty percent of normal strength, and retreated to Wasat Prime to await reinforcements. In early 3069, the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)]] (Pure Thoughts and Actions IV-Mu) arrived.<ref name="MSUp34">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 34</ref> − For the next two years the Blackhearts waged a guerrilla war against the Blakist forces. The commander of the Third Division, [[Precentor]] David Fellers, became frustrated and paranoid at his inability to defeat the Blackhearts, and issued them an ultimatum in January [[3071]]: Surrender unconditionally or Wasat Prime would be destroyed by nuclear weapons. Major Stryker, unwilling to doom his command, chose to evacuate the planet via its hidden DropShips, commandeering a Blakist JumpShip. Enraged, Fellers obliterated Wasat Prime after the Blackhearts had left.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref><ref name="MSUp34"/> + For the next two years the Blackhearts waged a guerrilla war against the Blakist forces. The commander of the Third Division, [[Precentor]] David Fellers, became frustrated and paranoid at his inability to defeat the Blackhearts, and issued them an ultimatum in January 3071: Surrender unconditionally or Wasat Prime would be destroyed by nuclear weapons. Major Stryker, unwilling to doom his command, chose to evacuate the planet via its hidden DropShips, commandeering a Blakist JumpShip. Enraged, Fellers obliterated Wasat Prime after the Blackhearts had left.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref><ref name="MSUp34"/> The Blackhearts laid low for several years, eventually relocating to [[Zion]], where they spent eight years rebuilding in that world's wilderness. During that time they infiltrated various levels of local government to collect intelligence, while also recruiting and training special forces operatives from the local populace. These formed insurgent groups that could operate independently against the Blakist forces. Colonel Stryker then began operations to destroy the Blakist administration and disable local defenses. So well entrenched and trained was the insurgency that it took just two months for Zion to be liberated, with no mercy shown to any Blakist personnel or sympathizers - those caught were summarily executed.<ref name="JHS:Tp45">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 45: "Zion Freed"</ref> The Blackhearts laid low for several years, eventually relocating to [[Zion]], where they spent eight years rebuilding in that world's wilderness. During that time they infiltrated various levels of local government to collect intelligence, while also recruiting and training special forces operatives from the local populace. These formed insurgent groups that could operate independently against the Blakist forces. Colonel Stryker then began operations to destroy the Blakist administration and disable local defenses. So well entrenched and trained was the insurgency that it took just two months for Zion to be liberated, with no mercy shown to any Blakist personnel or sympathizers - those caught were summarily executed.<ref name="JHS:Tp45">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 45: "Zion Freed"</ref> Line 52:
Line 52: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackhearts''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackhearts''' |- |- − | [[Colonel]]||[[Sandra Johnson]]||[[3025]] - [[3028]]<ref name=HSTLCp118/><ref name=FMMRp45 /> + | [[Colonel]]||[[Sandra Johnson]]||[[3028]]<ref name=FMMRp45 /> |- |- − | Colonel||[[Marcus Johnson]]||[[3050]] - [[3068]]<ref name=20YU57/><ref name=FMMercsp108/><ref name="MSUp34"/> + | Colonel||[[Marcus Johnson]]||[[3059]] - [[3068]]<ref name=FMMercsp108/><ref name="MSUp34"/> |- |- |} |} Line 62:
Line 62: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The unit is trained in a variety of tactics, ranging from small-unit to full regiment operations. They excel at nighttime operations. + The unit is trained in a variety of tactics, ranging from small-unit to full regiment operations. They excel at night-time operations. ==Support== ==Support== − The unit is fully self-sufficient and owns enough transport assets for the entire unit (three ''[[Overlord]]s'', two ''[[Fortress]]es'', two ''[[Seeker]]s'', a ''[[Vengeance (DropShip class)|Vengeance]]'', and two upgraded ''[[Triumph]]''-class [[DropShip]]s prior to the Jihad). + The unit is fully self-sufficient and owns enough transport assets for the entire unit (three ''[[Overlord]]s'', two ''[[Fortress]]es'', two ''[[Seeker]]s'', a ''[[Vengeance]]'' and two upgraded ''[[Triumph]]''-class [[DropShip]]s prior to the Jihad). ==Dragoon Ratings== ==Dragoon Ratings== Line 75:
Line 75: '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group''' '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group''' − ===2786–2821=== + === 2786 - 2821=== '''Blackhearts''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> '''Blackhearts''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Sterope]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 23 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Sterope]].<ref name=1SWp140/> : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Sterope]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 23 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Sterope]].<ref name=1SWp140/> Line 84:
Line 84: : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anywhere]].<ref name=HSTLCp118/> : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anywhere]].<ref name=HSTLCp118/> − ===3028=== + === 3028 === '''Blackhearts''' '''Blackhearts''' − :- During the attack on Basiliano, the Blackhearts' 'Mech contingent consisted of one light 'Mech company, four medium 'Mech companies and four heavy 'Mech companies.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47"/> + :- During the attack on Basiliano the Blackhearts' 'Mech contingent consisted of one light 'Mech company, four medium 'Mech companies and four heavy 'Mech companies.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47"/> ===3040=== ===3040=== Line 137:
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| − | | image = [[Image:Blackhearts | + | | image = [[Image:Blackhearts.jpg|100px|Blackhearts]] |
| − | | Designation = Blackhearts | + | | Designation = The Blackhearts |
| formed = | | formed = | ||
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
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| Nickname = | | Nickname = | ||
| Affiliation = Mercenary;<br>Star League (originally) | | Affiliation = Mercenary;<br>Star League (originally) | ||
| − | | Parent Command = | + | | Parent Command = N/A;<br>[[Star League Defense Force]] (originally) |
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
| − | The unit began life as the '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group (SOG)''', an elite anti-terrorist unit in the [[Star League]]'s | + | The unit began life as the '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group (SOG)''', an elite anti-terrorist unit in the [[Star League]]'s Special Armed Services. The Seventy-seventh SOG recruited only from the [[Terran Hegemony]] and operated primarily in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. There they gained a reputation for brutally rooting out terrorist cells. Regular army soldiers who knew of their operations called them the Blackhearts because of the calling card they left on the bodies of their victims. Their unofficial motto was "''in hoc signo vinces''", or "by this sign you will conquer."<ref>''The Star League'', p. 71</ref> [[Lisa Buhallin]], who would go on to become the first [[Loremaster]] of [[Clan]] [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]], was a member of the Blackhearts during the [[Amaris Civil War]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 278</ref> After the Exodus the '''Blackhearts''' operated as mercenaries in the [[Periphery]] until 2866 when they were hired by [[Archon]] [[Elizabeth Steiner]].<ref name=FMMRp45>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 45</ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | In | + | In 3027, the Blackhearts were on Hesperus along with the [[26th Lyran Guards]], when the system came under attack by the elite [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. The Blackhearts began to bunker in and defend into the main Defiance Production line, as nearly every attack ever made against Hesperus had been over those factories. But instead of hitting the factories, Colonel [[Marcus Barton]] sacked the shipping and receiving section of the facility, looting vital equipment that was scheduled to be shipped out to the rest of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces. The 26th broke out of the defensive formations when they realized what Barton was doing, and immediately moved to counterattack, but the Blackhearts held firm and did not go into pursuit of Barton until they realized Barton genuinely was not going after the factories. The delay in the Blackhearts allowed Barton to return to his DropShips, load with themselves and their looted goods, and escape.<ref>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 9</ref> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | In | + | In 3028, [[Lyran]] Intelligence uncovered evidence of the Blackhearts' origins. [[Colonel]] [[Sandra Johnson]] confirmed these reports and was rewarded with a position in [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> Jumping off from [[Ridderkerk]], they landed on [[Basiliano]] with the [[24th Arcturan Guards|Twenty-fourth]] and [[Twenty-fifth Arcturan Guards]]. There the [[Night Stalkers]] outmaneuvered them for three weeks, until caught in a pincer between the two [[Lightning Company|Lightning Companies]] from the Arcturan Guards regiments. The Blackhearts and the heavier 'Mech elements of the Twenty-fourth encircled the Night Stalkers, and their heavier 'Mechs destroyed a company of 'Mechs, which bought time for the rest of the Night Stalkers to escape.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 47: "Basiliano"</ref> |
| − | Following Basiliano, the Blackhearts successfully invaded [[Kufstein]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> In June of 3029, the Blackhearts landed on [[Engadin]] to reinforce the [[ | + | Following Basiliano, the Blackhearts successfully invaded [[Kufstein]].<ref name=FMMRp45 /> In June of 3029, the Blackhearts landed on [[Engadin]] to reinforce the [[26th Lyran Guards]]. While the Twenty-Sixth Lyran Guards fought the [[St. Cyr Heavy Assault Group]], the Blackhearts seized the cliffs overlooking the capital city. Setting up an artillery barrage, they circled down into the [[5th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who were forced to surrender.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume II'', p. 62</ref> |
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
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===FWL Service=== | ===FWL Service=== | ||
| − | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Blackhearts were under contract with the [[Free Worlds League]]. In | + | During the [[Clan Invasion]], the Blackhearts were under contract with the [[Free Worlds League]]. In 3050, at the height of the war, they were stationed on [[Cronulla]].<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 57</ref> In 3057, during [[Operation Guerrero]], the Blackhearts defeated the Lyran garrison on [[Capolla]]. When they discovered their [[Capellan]] allies were actually ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' terrorists, they departed the planet.<ref name=FMMRp45 /> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | In November of | + | In November of 3068, the Blackhearts deployed on [[Wasat]] for training exercises. DropShips carrying [[Raymond's Armored Cavalry]] and the [[HeavyHell Raisers]] landed in the planetary capital of Wasat Prime. [[Duke]] [[Howard Long]], the governor of Wasat, summoned Colonel [[Marcus Johnson]] to an urgent meeting. At the meeting, also attended by a [[Word of Blake]] [[Demi-Precentor]], the Blackhearts were instructed to stand down or Raymond's ACR and the HeavyHell Raisers would be forced to attack them. Colonel Johnson refused, stating that the Blackhearts' contract with the [[LCCC]] did not allow the Governor or Blakists to alter their orders. An argument ensued, during which both Colonel Johnson and the Blakist were killed, but not before Johnson was able to relay the wiretapped conversation to his XO, [[Major]] [[Glen Stryker]], who enacted [[Operation BLACK FURY]]: an emergency protocol in case of betrayal by an employer. |
| − | While chasing the Blackhearts through the Caledon Valley, Raymond's ACR was ambushed by the Blackhearts and effectively destroyed. The HeavyHell Raisers were battered, reduced to less than forty percent of normal strength, and retreated to Wasat Prime to await reinforcements. In early | + | While chasing the Blackhearts through the Caledon Valley, Raymond's ACR was ambushed by the Blackhearts and effectively destroyed. The HeavyHell Raisers were battered, reduced to less than forty percent of normal strength, and retreated to Wasat Prime to await reinforcements. In early 3069, the [[3rd Division (Word of Blake)]] (Pure Thoughts and Actions IV-Mu) arrived.<ref name="MSUp34">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 34</ref> |
| − | For the next two years the Blackhearts waged a guerrilla war against the Blakist forces. The commander of the Third Division, [[Precentor]] David Fellers, became frustrated and paranoid at his inability to defeat the Blackhearts, and issued them an ultimatum in January | + | For the next two years the Blackhearts waged a guerrilla war against the Blakist forces. The commander of the Third Division, [[Precentor]] David Fellers, became frustrated and paranoid at his inability to defeat the Blackhearts, and issued them an ultimatum in January 3071: Surrender unconditionally or Wasat Prime would be destroyed by nuclear weapons. Major Stryker, unwilling to doom his command, chose to evacuate the planet via its hidden DropShips, commandeering a Blakist JumpShip. Enraged, Fellers obliterated Wasat Prime after the Blackhearts had left.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 97</ref><ref name="MSUp34"/> |
The Blackhearts laid low for several years, eventually relocating to [[Zion]], where they spent eight years rebuilding in that world's wilderness. During that time they infiltrated various levels of local government to collect intelligence, while also recruiting and training special forces operatives from the local populace. These formed insurgent groups that could operate independently against the Blakist forces. Colonel Stryker then began operations to destroy the Blakist administration and disable local defenses. So well entrenched and trained was the insurgency that it took just two months for Zion to be liberated, with no mercy shown to any Blakist personnel or sympathizers - those caught were summarily executed.<ref name="JHS:Tp45">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 45: "Zion Freed"</ref> | The Blackhearts laid low for several years, eventually relocating to [[Zion]], where they spent eight years rebuilding in that world's wilderness. During that time they infiltrated various levels of local government to collect intelligence, while also recruiting and training special forces operatives from the local populace. These formed insurgent groups that could operate independently against the Blakist forces. Colonel Stryker then began operations to destroy the Blakist administration and disable local defenses. So well entrenched and trained was the insurgency that it took just two months for Zion to be liberated, with no mercy shown to any Blakist personnel or sympathizers - those caught were summarily executed.<ref name="JHS:Tp45">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 45: "Zion Freed"</ref> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackhearts''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackhearts''' | ||
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| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[Sandra Johnson]]|| | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Sandra Johnson]]||[[3028]]<ref name=FMMRp45 /> |
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| − | | Colonel||[[Marcus Johnson]]||[[ | + | | Colonel||[[Marcus Johnson]]||[[3059]] - [[3068]]<ref name=FMMercsp108/><ref name="MSUp34"/> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit is trained in a variety of tactics, ranging from small-unit to full regiment operations. They excel at | + | The unit is trained in a variety of tactics, ranging from small-unit to full regiment operations. They excel at night-time operations. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The unit is fully self-sufficient and owns enough transport assets for the entire unit (three ''[[Overlord]]s'', two ''[[Fortress]]es'', two ''[[Seeker]]s'', a ''[[ | + | The unit is fully self-sufficient and owns enough transport assets for the entire unit (three ''[[Overlord]]s'', two ''[[Fortress]]es'', two ''[[Seeker]]s'', a ''[[Vengeance]]'' and two upgraded ''[[Triumph]]''-class [[DropShip]]s prior to the Jihad). |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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'''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group''' | '''Seventy-seventh Special Operations Group''' | ||
| − | === | + | === 2786 - 2821=== |
'''Blackhearts''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> | '''Blackhearts''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=1SWp140>''First Succession War'', p. 140</ref> | ||
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Sterope]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 23 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Sterope]].<ref name=1SWp140/> | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Sterope]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 23 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Sterope]].<ref name=1SWp140/> | ||
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anywhere]].<ref name=HSTLCp118/> | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Anywhere]].<ref name=HSTLCp118/> | ||
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'''Blackhearts''' | '''Blackhearts''' | ||
| − | :- During the attack on Basiliano | + | :- During the attack on Basiliano the Blackhearts' 'Mech contingent consisted of one light 'Mech company, four medium 'Mech companies and four heavy 'Mech companies.<ref name="NAIS4SWp47"/> |
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Blackhearts]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Blackhearts]] | ||