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'''Blackstone Highlanders''' were formed in the early 2980s by the [[House Blackstone|Blackstone family]] to defend their corporate assets.<ref name=FM:Mp39>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 39</ref> | '''Blackstone Highlanders''' were formed in the early 2980s by the [[House Blackstone|Blackstone family]] to defend their corporate assets.<ref name=FM:Mp39>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 39</ref> | ||
| − | The roots as a | + | The roots as a corporate force were no obstacle for a life as mercenary. The Highlanders raided [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] planets during the last internal conflict of the former [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The unit earned the respect of the Falcons with the capture of supply caches on [[Twycross]] during the assault. The goal for the raids became clear as the unit handed their salvage over to their parent organization. It was enough equipment refit the unit and have a huge cache of spare parts. |
| − | In the mid-[[3050]]'s the unit was assigned to bandit-hunting duties. They were | + | In the mid-[[3050]]'s the unit was assigned to bandit-hunting duties. They were successful enough to have several pirate bands based on [[The Rack]] issue bounties for one of the Highlander's MechWarriors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 210</ref> |
| − | In [[3068]] the Highlanders denied a call to rescue the beleaguered [[Blue Star Irregulars]] on [[Black Earth]], who were under assault from the Jade Falcons. Since this time the unit | + | In [[3068]] the Highlanders denied a call to rescue the beleaguered [[Blue Star Irregulars]] on [[Black Earth]], who were under assault from the Jade Falcons. Since at this time the unit was under new contract with [[Inarcs]] to defend the planet against all threats. |
| − | In [[3079]] the Highlanders were stationed on Inarcs. The [[Jihad]] had been relatively kind to the Highlanders, as they were only five percent under their nominal strength.<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> | + | In [[3079]] the Highlanders were still stationed on Inarcs. The [[Jihad]] had been relatively kind to the Highlanders, as they were only five percent under their nominal strength.<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> |
| − | In [[3083]] the Blackstone Highlanders defended Duchess LaRue of the [[Archonette|Inarcs Archonette]] publicly flouted orders and refused to return control of the Archonette to [[Tharkad]]. The [[First Royal Guards]] and [[Second Bolan Guards]] arrived | + | In [[3083]] the Blackstone Highlanders defended Duchess LaRue of the [[Archonette|Inarcs Archonette]] publicly flouted orders and refused to return control of the Archonette to [[Tharkad]]. The [[First Royal Guards]] and [[Second Bolan Guards]] arrived aboard four ''[[Monolith]]'' JumpShips, escorted by the LAS ''Yggdrasil'', and announced that the Duchess was under arrest.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 94</ref> The Blackstone Highlanders occupied their defensive positions and fought the First Royal Guards. The Royal Guards made quick work of the Highlanders, and the Highlanders surrendered after they realized they couldn't succeed or escape.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 95</ref> The Highlanders were disbanded by the [[LCAF]], and as of [[3085]] the [[House Blackstone|Blackstone family]] hadn't rebuilt the unit.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 96, Coventry Province</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| Affiliation | House Blackstone Mercenary |
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Contents
History
Blackstone Highlanders were formed in the early 2980s by the Blackstone family to defend their corporate assets.[1]
The roots as a corporate force were no obstacle for a life as mercenary. The Highlanders raided Jade Falcon planets during the last internal conflict of the former Federated Commonwealth. The unit earned the respect of the Falcons with the capture of supply caches on Twycross during the assault. The goal for the raids became clear as the unit handed their salvage over to their parent organization. It was enough equipment refit the unit and have a huge cache of spare parts.
In the mid-3050's the unit was assigned to bandit-hunting duties. They were successful enough to have several pirate bands based on The Rack issue bounties for one of the Highlander's MechWarriors.[2]
In 3068 the Highlanders denied a call to rescue the beleaguered Blue Star Irregulars on Black Earth, who were under assault from the Jade Falcons. Since at this time the unit was under new contract with Inarcs to defend the planet against all threats.
In 3079 the Highlanders were still stationed on Inarcs. The Jihad had been relatively kind to the Highlanders, as they were only five percent under their nominal strength.[3]
In 3083 the Blackstone Highlanders defended Duchess LaRue of the Inarcs Archonette publicly flouted orders and refused to return control of the Archonette to Tharkad. The First Royal Guards and Second Bolan Guards arrived aboard four Monolith JumpShips, escorted by the LAS Yggdrasil, and announced that the Duchess was under arrest.[4] The Blackstone Highlanders occupied their defensive positions and fought the First Royal Guards. The Royal Guards made quick work of the Highlanders, and the Highlanders surrendered after they realized they couldn't succeed or escape.[5] The Highlanders were disbanded by the LCAF, and as of 3085 the Blackstone family hadn't rebuilt the unit.[6]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Blackstone Highlanders | |||
| Colonel | Scott Blackstone | 3059 - 3067[1] | |
Tactics
The unit train for every possible mission or enemy that can they face. The Highlanders began with special anti-clan tactics.
Support
The Highlanders possess enough DropShip capacity for the entire unit, and can on occasion use the JumpShip owned by Blackstone Industries.
The unit's technical staff can cover 70 percent of the technical demand.
Composition
3059
Blackstone Highlanders (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable) [7]
- CO: Colonel Scott Blackston) [7]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Outreach. [7]
3067
Blackstone Highlanders (1 Reinforced Battalion/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Scott Blackstone
- The unit contains 4 companies each with four lances => 64 'Mechs total, one third are OmniMechs
Blackswords(1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Wing Commander: Major Herbert Blade
- They are experts in ground support and air superiority, losses being replaced with OmniFighters
Blackstone Guard(1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)
- Armor Commander: Major Wilfred Sweeny
- Contains one lance of Manteuffel tanks
Black Flag(1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)
- Infantry Commander: Major Stephanie Kwolek
- 1 recon company, 1 company for security duties and 1 company battle armor
3079
The unit was at 95% of its listed Battalion strength. 90% of the unit used upgraded technology.[3]
Gallery
Tarantula in Blackstone Highlanders colors.
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 21 - "Unit Profile"
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 35 - "Unit Profile"