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Line 1: − {{ApocryphalArticle}} + {{InfoBoxMercUnit − {{otheruses|the mercenary cartel|other uses|Dark Wing}}+ |unitname=Dark Wing − + |year=3024 − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand+ |commander=Unknown − | image = [[Image:DarkWingBW.jpg]] + |jumpships=No − | Designation = Dark Wing+ |dropships=Unknown − | formed = + |aero=No − | Disbanded = + |armor=No − | Previous Designation = + |infantry=No − | Nickname = + |subunitname1=Lance − | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] − | Parent Command = Independent − | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Dark Wing''' [[mercenary]] cartel, also somewhat inaccurately known as the '''Dark Wing Lance''', were a [[BattleMech]] unit consisting of (at least) four ''[[BattleMaster]]s'' and a ''[[Warhammer]]''. − − ==Canonicity== − The Dark Wing appears as an opposing force in the ''[[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|MechWarrior]]'' computer game, and also in the altered storyline of the game's 1992 [[w:SNES|SNES]] port. The games and their storylines are apocryphal (see section about Canonicity in that article); they are expressly not included among the list of canonical sources for the BattleTech universe, but it has been also said that information from certain sources indicating this one can be assumed to be part of the shared universe if it makes sense, until contradicted. Activision's MechWarrior in particular is one of the computer games where the storyline is widely treated as canonical; this is not the case for the SNES version. − − ==History== − In [[3017]], the Dark Wing attacked the household of [[AFFS]] [[Colonel]] Joseph T. Ragen on [[Redondo]] in retaliation for the Colonel's attempt to infiltrate the cartel and destroy it from within. Only the Colonel's 12-year-old son Herras Ragen survived the attack. − − The Dark Wing then disbanded for some time to hide their tracks, but reappeared in [[3024]]. Working for [[Matabushi Incorporated]], they were secretly moved to the world of [[Ander's Moon]] by the ''[[Stone Arrow]]'', a [[JumpShip]] operated by the notorious smuggler [[Kangaroo Jack]]. Between 1 and 3 March [[3024]], the Dark Wing executed a surprise raid on the local Duke's stronghold, Castle Vandenburg, as part of Matabushi's [[Operation Inroad]]. They killed the Duke, his wife and his daughter and stole treasure including the [[Chalice of Herne]], symbol of the Dukedom on Ander's Moon. They were then ostensibly driven off by forces from [[Jarris McBrin]], a rival of the Vandenburg clan, who had been on maneuvers nearby. − − [[File:DarkWingColor.jpg|right|thumb|Dark Wing color scheme]] − [[Gideon Braver Vandenburg]], the late Duke's son, had been away on an inspection tour when the attack occurred. Political intrigue forced him to flee from Ander's Moon shortly afterwards. He went on to create his own mercenary Lance, the [[Blazing Aces]], and within five years tracked down the Dark Wing who were still guarding the Chalice on a planet in the [[Draconis Combine]]. There, the Blazing Aces vanquished the Dark Wing and reclaimed the Chalice. This was presumably the end of the Dark Wing. When their last 'Mech was disabled, the infantry fled and abandoned the high security bunker that held the Chalice. − − Their crest was a humanoid skull with wings and fangs. The color scheme is seen on the leg of a steel-blue ''Warhammer'' that is pictured on the cover art and opening picture of the ''[[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|MechWarrior]]'' video game. − − ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Dark Wing''' − |- − |} − − ==Tactics== − Unknown. − − ==Composition History== − A [[BattleMech]] unit consisting of (at least) four ''[[BattleMaster]]s'' and a ''[[Warhammer]]''. − ==Notes== + =Overview= − * The exact place where the Chalice is guarded by the Dark Wing and where the final showdown takes place is randomized within the game, but it is invariably located on the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] border of the Draconis Combine, usually on [[Radstadt]], [[Rasalhague]], [[Kirchbach]], or [[Albiero]].+ The '''Dark Wing''' were an unusual overstrength [[Lance]] of [[BattleMech]]s, consisting of four [[BattleMaster]]s and a [[Warhammer]]. Working for [[Matabushi Incorporated]], they were secretly moved to the world of Ander's Moon ([[Elidere IV]]) by the "Stone Arrow", a [[JumpShip]] operated by the notorious smuggler [[Kangaroo Jack]] and between March 1 and March 3, [[3024]], performed a surprise raid on the local Duke's stronghold, Castle Vandenburg, as part of Matabushi's [[Operation Inroad]]. They killed the Duke, his wife and his daughter and stole treasure including the Chalice of Herne, symbol of the Dukedom on Ander's Moon. They were ostensibly driven off by forces from Jarris McBrin, a rival of the Vandenburg clan, who had been on maneuvers nearby. − * It remains unclear whether the Dark Wing forces encountered in the last two battles of the game's storyline are supposed to be the same Lance, or two different Lances of three ''BattleMaster''s and one ''Warhammer'' each. Game mechanics do not allow damaged units to withdraw and require a battle to be fought until one side is totally destroyed. However, in the data given to the player after the Tasha-Kearny standoff the game describes "a special lance of 'Mechs consisting of a ''Warhammer'' and four ''BattleMaster''s known as the dark wing". The player only ever meets three ''BattleMasters'' and one ''Warhammer'' (in fact this is due to game mechanics which only allow for four enemy 'Mechs on a given battlefield). While the first battle at the landing zone and the final confrontation at the site of the bunker holding the Chalice must be played in direct sequence, the player's unit (the ''Blazing Aces'') can carry out some minor repairs and replenish ammunition stores in between; the same might have been possible for the ''Dark Wing'' especially considering that they had a base there.+ [[Gideon Braver Vandenburg]], the late Duke's son, was away on an inspection tour when the attack occurred. Political intrigue forced him to flee from Ander's Moon afterwards. He went on to create his own mercenary Lance, the ''[[Blazing Aces]]'', and within five years tracked down the ''Dark Wing'' who were still guarding the Chalice on a [[Kurita]] planet. The ''Blazing Aces'' vanquished the ''Dark Wing'' on the battlefield and reclaimed the Chalice. This was presumably the end of the ''Dark Wing''. − * Infantry is expressly described to scatter in the text following the successful battle against the ''Dark Wing'' at the Chalice bunker.+ It is unknown if the ''Dark Wing'' was created by Matabushi from within the corporation, or if they were hired by Matabushi as a unit; they were not part of Matabushi's regular security forces in any case. [[Grig Griez]], a crimelord from the [[Draconis Combine]], possessed information about the ''Dark Wing'' which suggests they were involved in mercenary work or straightforward piracy. − * According to ''MechWarrior'' (SNES), the Dark Wing Lance exists since before 3017, and they used to be a renegade mercenary cartel. However, according to this game, the Dark Wing was disbanded until 3027, which conflicts with the 3024 attack by the Dark Wing on Ander's Moon.+ They are classified as a [[mercenary unit]] on the grounds that they worked as a private military force for Matabushi Inc. for a time at least. Their crest was a humanoid skull with wings and fangs. − ==Bibliography== + =Other Information= − * [[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|''MechWarrior'']] (1989 video game) + *The ''Dark Wing'' is the mysterious enemy force that must be identified, tracked down and eventually be destroyed by the player (as Gideon Braver of the ''Blazing Aces'' in the 1989 computer game by Activision, ''[[MechWarrior_I|MechWarrior]]''. − * [[MechWarrior (SNES)|''MechWarrior'']] (1992 video game, SNES port) − [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] + [[Category:Mercenaries]]
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| − | + | The '''Dark Wing''' were an unusual overstrength [[Lance]] of [[BattleMech]]s, consisting of four [[BattleMaster]]s and a [[Warhammer]]. Working for [[Matabushi Incorporated]], they were secretly moved to the world of Ander's Moon ([[Elidere IV]]) by the "Stone Arrow", a [[JumpShip]] operated by the notorious smuggler [[Kangaroo Jack]] and between March 1 and March 3, [[3024]], performed a surprise raid on the local Duke's stronghold, Castle Vandenburg, as part of Matabushi's [[Operation Inroad]]. They killed the Duke, his wife and his daughter and stole treasure including the Chalice of Herne, symbol of the Dukedom on Ander's Moon. They were ostensibly driven off by forces from Jarris McBrin, a rival of the Vandenburg clan, who had been on maneuvers nearby. | |
| − | + | [[Gideon Braver Vandenburg]], the late Duke's son, was away on an inspection tour when the attack occurred. Political intrigue forced him to flee from Ander's Moon afterwards. He went on to create his own mercenary Lance, the ''[[Blazing Aces]]'', and within five years tracked down the ''Dark Wing'' who were still guarding the Chalice on a [[Kurita]] planet. The ''Blazing Aces'' vanquished the ''Dark Wing'' on the battlefield and reclaimed the Chalice. This was presumably the end of the ''Dark Wing''. | |
| − | + | It is unknown if the ''Dark Wing'' was created by Matabushi from within the corporation, or if they were hired by Matabushi as a unit; they were not part of Matabushi's regular security forces in any case. [[Grig Griez]], a crimelord from the [[Draconis Combine]], possessed information about the ''Dark Wing'' which suggests they were involved in mercenary work or straightforward piracy. | |
| − | + | They are classified as a [[mercenary unit]] on the grounds that they worked as a private military force for Matabushi Inc. for a time at least. Their crest was a humanoid skull with wings and fangs. | |
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| − | * | + | *The ''Dark Wing'' is the mysterious enemy force that must be identified, tracked down and eventually be destroyed by the player (as Gideon Braver of the ''Blazing Aces'' in the 1989 computer game by Activision, ''[[MechWarrior_I|MechWarrior]]''. |
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