Bronson's Horde
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| Bronson's Horde | |
| Formed | 2869 |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History
Bronson's Horde was formed in 2869 by Colonel William Bronson and other members of the Eridani Light Horse who believed that the former Star League unit should fully embrace the affluence of mercenary life. While in command of the Light Horse, Bronson had begun drifting away from that unit's traditional ideals of upholding Star League principals in favor of seeking personal riches and glory. This caused a substantial rift between his supporters and the overwhelming majority of the unit, who eventually abandoned the wayward colonel in the Free Worlds League. Left with just his immediate family and a few loyal lances of MechWarriors and support personnel, Bronson moved into the Periphery and began recruiting replacements from the pirates, outlaws, and outcasts there. These rough-around-the-edges dregs soon formed the core of the newly-established Bronson's Horde. Despite their suspect origins, Bronson's rigorous and merciless training program ensured that they maintained a high degree of competency, and earned the unit an impressive reputation during the Succession Wars.[1][2]
In 2946, Commander Russel Bronson, who succeeded his father as commanding officer after his death, learned that the Eridani Light Horse had formed a base of operations on New Karlsruh and were currently rebuilding after taken losses from an extended campaign. Thinking to teach what he considered "deserters" a lesson, Bronson canceled his Horde's contract with the Federated Suns and traveled to the Light Horse homeworld to launch an immediate assault. While the surprise attack initially caught the Light Horse off guard, they were quickly able to respond to and contain the situation. As Bronson pressed towards the Light Horse command center, he neglected his flanks and was quickly cut off and outmaneuvered by the better trained Light Horse troops. The fight was brutal and cost the Horde over a regiment's worth of equipment, including Bronson's personal Cyclops 'Mech and all of their space assets. Their abandonment of contract and subsequent defeat greatly diminished their reputation as a mercenary force, and around another regiment's worth of MechWarriors left the unit for greener pastures.[1][2][3] Though few reputable employers wished to sign the Horde after this black mark, the unit managed to find enough contracts to sustain itself. Instead of moving past the defeat, Bronson developed a hatred for the Eridani Light Horse, blaming them for all of the unit's misfortunes. This hatred was passed down through multiple generations of Bronson's Horde commanders and personnel, and continued well into the Clan Invasion.[4]
While employed by the Marian Hegemony, Bronson's Horde defected to the Circinus Federation and turned against their employers. They are currently working for the Word of Blake, and mounting numbers of claims of criminal activity perpetrated by the Horde have been reported. The unit was branded "Wanted dead or alive for: war crimes, acts of fraud/piracy, attacks on civilian targets". , with its last known whereabouts being Epsilon Eridani.[5]
Between 3069 and 3070 the unit was acting garrison of Tybalt and training both Protectorate Militia Divisions on planet, the 1st and the 2nd.[6]
During the Jihad Bronson's Horde fought for the Word of Blake on New Avalon. Between the Second and Third Battles of New Avalon, the Horde raided the world, forcing the defending 1st Davion Guards to remain alert.[7] Shortly thereafter they supported a raid by the 36th Division that sought supplies. The 5th FedCom RCT repelled the Blakists but the Horde was able to escape with several hundred tons of supplies and repair equipment. [8] They also supported the 44th Shadow Division when that unit landed to reinforce their employers. The heavy fighting they saw destroyed the command prior to the Blakist's withdrawal from New Avalon. [9][10]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Bronson's Horde | |||
| Colonel | William Bronson | 2869[4] | |
| Colonel | Russel Bronson | 2946[1] | |
| Colonel | Dwayne Bronson | 3051 - 3071[9] | |
Tactics
The regiment uses mass fire to open holes. These are then used by the battalions to destroy the enemy.[4]
Support
The transport assets includes two Invader-class JumpShips and enough DropShips to carry the unit's assets. The Horde's techs can cover most of the common repairs.
Mercenary Rating
Dragoon Rating: C
Composition History
3059
Bronson's Horde (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [11]
3067
Bronson's Horde (1 Expanded Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[4]
- CO/Command Battalion: Colonel Dwayne Bronson
- XO/1st Battalion: Lieutenant Colonel Robyn Bronson
- 2nd Battalion: Major Tomas Malec
- 3rd Battalion: Major Jan Hlavac
- All 'Mechs are upgraded
- The unit contains an command battalion and is heavy weight
- The unit is medium weight with some upgrades
Bronson's Vengeful Spirits (2 Wings/Green/Reliable)
- 1st Wing Commander: Major Paul Russo
- 2nd Wing Commander: Major Stanislav Chistov
Gallery
A Vindicator of Bronson's Horde.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mercenary's Handbook, p. 69
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 47, "Bronson's Horde"
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 86
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 50, "Bronson's Horde Profile"
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad, p. 36, "MRBC ADVISORY: UPDATES TO ROGUE/WANTED LIST"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 110, "Word of Blake Mercenary Deployments"
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 9
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, pp. 9-10
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 7, "Combatants"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 223, "Word of Blake Mercenary Employment"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 113