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| − | '''Carlyle's Commandos''' | + | '''Carlyle's Commandos''' were a [[House Steiner]] [[BattleMech]] [[lance]].<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', p. 42</ref> Effectively destroyed in [[3024]], many of its survivors joined the famous [[Gray Death Legion]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Led by | + | Led by Captain Durant Carlyle, the unit consisted of Carlyle's ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', a ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', two ''[[Wasp]]''s, several support vehicles and infantry. |
| − | Since [[3019]] they were stationed on garrison duty on the world of [[Trell I]] under contract with [[House Steiner]]. In [[3024]] the unit met its end in a sneak attack by [[Oberon Confederation]] troops, who pretended to be friendly forces arriving as replacement garrison, but in truth worked for [[Duke]] [[Hassid Ricol]] from the [[Draconis Combine]]. Upon arriving at the starport, the [[DropShip]] and it's BattleMech cargo launched a surprise attack, killing Carlyle in his | + | Since [[3019]]<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', p. 24</ref> they were stationed on garrison duty on the world of [[Trell I]] under contract with [[House Steiner]]. Duing their stay on the planet they defended it several times against bandit raids.<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', p. 24</ref> In [[3024]] the unit met its end in a sneak attack by [[Oberon Confederation]] troops, who pretended to be friendly forces, arriving in the course of an alliance between the Confederation and the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] as a replacement garrison, but in truth worked for [[Duke]] [[Hassid Ricol]] from the [[Draconis Combine]]. Upon arriving at the starport, the [[DropShip]] and it's BattleMech cargo launched a surprise attack, killing Carlyle in his 'Mech in the process. Together with the efforts of an indigenous saboteur the Commandos were shattered in short order and the survivors forced to retreat off planet, leaving only [[Grayson Death Carlyle]], Durant's son, behind, for he was belived to be shot. |
| − | Unexpectedly showing both leadership capabilities and military genius, young Grayson Carlyle subsequently rallied the local defenders and formed a militia that could resist the invaders long enough to thwart Ricol's plot and save the planet. Following the successful fighting on Trellwan he went on to create a mercenary unit, the [[Gray Death Legion]], from the remains of Carlyle's Commandos | + | Unexpectedly showing both leadership capabilities and military genius, young Grayson Carlyle subsequently rallied the local defenders and formed a militia that could resist the invaders long enough to thwart Ricol's plot and save the planet from occupation by the Combine. Following the successful fighting on Trellwan he went on to create a mercenary unit, the [[Gray Death Legion]], from his Trellwan Lancers and the remains of Carlyle's Commandos. |
Later, the Legion would adopt the name Carlye's Commandos for its Recon Lance.<ref>''Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)'', p. 9</ref> | Later, the Legion would adopt the name Carlye's Commandos for its Recon Lance.<ref>''Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)'', p. 9</ref> | ||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | From the description of the units dropship it can be assumed that it was a [[Leopard|Leopard-Class]].<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', p. 54</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | + | (For the page information the reprint of ''Decision at Thunder Rift'' from 1992 was used) | |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Decision at Thunder Rift]]'' | *''[[Decision at Thunder Rift]]'' | ||
*''[[Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)]]'' | *''[[Gray Death Legion (scenario pack)]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Lyran Commands|Carlyle's Commandos]] |
| + | [[Category:Independent Commands|Carlyle's Commandos]] | ||
Revision as of 07:09, 19 June 2011
Carlyle's Commandos were a House Steiner BattleMech lance.[1] Effectively destroyed in 3024, many of its survivors joined the famous Gray Death Legion.
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History
Led by Captain Durant Carlyle, the unit consisted of Carlyle's Phoenix Hawk, a Shadow Hawk, two Wasps, several support vehicles and infantry.
Since 3019[2] they were stationed on garrison duty on the world of Trell I under contract with House Steiner. Duing their stay on the planet they defended it several times against bandit raids.[3] In 3024 the unit met its end in a sneak attack by Oberon Confederation troops, who pretended to be friendly forces, arriving in the course of an alliance between the Confederation and the Lyran Commonwealth as a replacement garrison, but in truth worked for Duke Hassid Ricol from the Draconis Combine. Upon arriving at the starport, the DropShip and it's BattleMech cargo launched a surprise attack, killing Carlyle in his 'Mech in the process. Together with the efforts of an indigenous saboteur the Commandos were shattered in short order and the survivors forced to retreat off planet, leaving only Grayson Death Carlyle, Durant's son, behind, for he was belived to be shot.
Unexpectedly showing both leadership capabilities and military genius, young Grayson Carlyle subsequently rallied the local defenders and formed a militia that could resist the invaders long enough to thwart Ricol's plot and save the planet from occupation by the Combine. Following the successful fighting on Trellwan he went on to create a mercenary unit, the Gray Death Legion, from his Trellwan Lancers and the remains of Carlyle's Commandos.
Later, the Legion would adopt the name Carlye's Commandos for its Recon Lance.[4]
Notes
From the description of the units dropship it can be assumed that it was a Leopard-Class.[5]
References
(For the page information the reprint of Decision at Thunder Rift from 1992 was used)