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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{cleanup}} − | image = [[File:Dedrickson's Devils.jpg|150px]] + {{infoBoxMercUnit − | Designation = Dedrickson's Devils + | image = [[File:Dedrickson's Devils.jpg|150px]] − | formed = + | unitname = Dedrickson's Devils − | Disbanded = + | year = 3071 − | Previous Designation = + | commander = Major James Dedrickson, Jr − | Nickname = + | jumpships = Yes − | Affiliation = Mercenary + | dropships = Yes − | Parent Command = Independent + | aero = Yes − | Sub-Command = + | armor = No + | infantry = No }} }} − ==History== ==History== − ===Beginnings=== '''Dedrickson's Devils''' began their mercenary career as a reputable unit, and would continue to be so for several decades. That began to change following a dispute in [[3041]] between the Devils and their employer at the time, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. After several years of shorted pay, the Devils broke their long-term garrison contract and set off for the [[Taurian Concordat]] in search of better opportunities.<ref name="MSIIp28">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 28, "Dedrickson's Devils: Stirring the Pot"</ref> '''Dedrickson's Devils''' began their mercenary career as a reputable unit, and would continue to be so for several decades. That began to change following a dispute in [[3041]] between the Devils and their employer at the time, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. After several years of shorted pay, the Devils broke their long-term garrison contract and set off for the [[Taurian Concordat]] in search of better opportunities.<ref name="MSIIp28">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 28, "Dedrickson's Devils: Stirring the Pot"</ref> Line 21:
Line 20: Not only was this tactic successful, it was responsible for setting off multiple retaliatory raids by both the Concordat and the Commonwealth/Suns, each convinced that the raids were the work of the other. The Devils' tactics became even more successful after the Taurian Concordat launched its invasion of the [[Pleiades Cluster]] in the 3060s.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> Not only was this tactic successful, it was responsible for setting off multiple retaliatory raids by both the Concordat and the Commonwealth/Suns, each convinced that the raids were the work of the other. The Devils' tactics became even more successful after the Taurian Concordat launched its invasion of the [[Pleiades Cluster]] in the 3060s.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> − ===Piracy=== The first major blow against the Devils was during a raid against Midale in the late 3060s. Disguised as the [[Taurian Guard]] and intent on raiding the border world, the Devils ran into [[Hansen's Roughriders]]; the Roughriders had only recently had many of their dependents massacred by Taurian forces and had taken heavy losses in battle against the Concordat, and as a result the sight of what appeared to be more Taurian forces drove the Roughriders into a berserk fury as they sought brutal and bloody vengeance. The resulting battle lasted several hours and cost the Devils two [[company|companies]] of [[BattleMech]]s before they could break contact with the Roughriders and flee.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> The first major blow against the Devils was during a raid against Midale in the late 3060s. Disguised as the [[Taurian Guard]] and intent on raiding the border world, the Devils ran into [[Hansen's Roughriders]]; the Roughriders had only recently had many of their dependents massacred by Taurian forces and had taken heavy losses in battle against the Concordat, and as a result the sight of what appeared to be more Taurian forces drove the Roughriders into a berserk fury as they sought brutal and bloody vengeance. The resulting battle lasted several hours and cost the Devils two [[company|companies]] of [[BattleMech]]s before they could break contact with the Roughriders and flee.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> In the wake of the disaster on Midale the Devils lost another half-dozen [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] through desertion, and an increasingly reluctant [[James Dedrickson, Jr]] - son of the man who led the Devils out of AFFC employment almost thirty years before - was finding it more and more difficult to accept the Devils' pirate lifestyle and to keep the Devils together.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> In the wake of the disaster on Midale the Devils lost another half-dozen [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] through desertion, and an increasingly reluctant [[James Dedrickson, Jr]] - son of the man who led the Devils out of AFFC employment almost thirty years before - was finding it more and more difficult to accept the Devils' pirate lifestyle and to keep the Devils together.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> − ===Jihad Era=== Between 3067 and [[3071]] the Devils continued their campaign against both the Federated Suns and the Taurian Concordat, with lethal consequences; having raided the world of [[Brinton]], home to a deadly and incurable plague that kept Brinton a largely closed world, the Devils then raided [[Aea]], one of the Concordat's outlying colonies. The Devils brought the plague with them from Brinton, spreading the deadly disease across Aea. The Devils also destroyed the [[HPG]] on Aea during their raid, as well as the main water purification plants, making matters even worse for the population and the Concordat.<ref name="MSUp17">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 17, "Dedrickson's Devils"</ref> Between 3067 and [[3071]] the Devils continued their campaign against both the Federated Suns and the Taurian Concordat, with lethal consequences; having raided the world of [[Brinton]], home to a deadly and incurable plague that kept Brinton a largely closed world, the Devils then raided [[Aea]], one of the Concordat's outlying colonies. The Devils brought the plague with them from Brinton, spreading the deadly disease across Aea. The Devils also destroyed the [[HPG]] on Aea during their raid, as well as the main water purification plants, making matters even worse for the population and the Concordat.<ref name="MSUp17">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 17, "Dedrickson's Devils"</ref> ==Criminal Charges== ==Criminal Charges== − As a result of the Devils' actions on Brinton and Aea and as a reflection of their status as carriers of the incurable [[Scourge Plague|Brinton Plague]], the Devils were listed as one of the units on the [[MRBC]] most wanted list in 3071. The Devils were officially charged with the following crimes:<ref name="MSUp17"/> + As a result of the Devils' actions on Brinton and Aea and as a reflection of their status as carriers of the incurable Brinton Plague, the Devils were listed as one of the units on the [[MRBC]] most wanted list in 3071. The Devils were officially charged with the following crimes:<ref name="MSUp17"/> * Crimes Against Humanity (2 counts) * Crimes Against Humanity (2 counts) Line 59:
Line 56: ==Composition== ==Composition== ===3067=== ===3067=== − * '''Dedrickson's Devils''' (1 [[battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> + * '''Dedrickson’s Devils''' (1 [[battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> :* CO: Major James Dedrickson, Jr :* CO: Major James Dedrickson, Jr :* XO: [[Lieutenant]] [[Anthony Bertoni]] :* XO: [[Lieutenant]] [[Anthony Bertoni]] - Only a single company of 'Mechs were battleworthy at this point in time - Only a single company of 'Mechs were battleworthy at this point in time − - The battleworthy component of the Devils consisted largely of jump-capable light and medium weight machines. + - The battleworthy component of the Devils consisted largely of of jump-capable light and medium weight machines. − * '''Dedrickson's Angels''' (2 [[Squadron]]s/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> + * '''Dedrickson’s Angels''' (2 [[Squadron]]s/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> :* CO: [[Captain]] [[Danielle Daly]] :* CO: [[Captain]] [[Danielle Daly]] :* XO: Lieutenant [[Eddie Peto]] :* XO: Lieutenant [[Eddie Peto]] − - The Angels were equipped with older medium [[aerospace fighter]]s. + - The Angels were equipped with old design medium [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s. − - The Angels were most commonly used to clear drop zones for the Devils. + - The Angels were most commonly used to clear dropzones for the Devils. − In addition to their combat forces, the Devils also operated enough [[DropShip]]s to transport their combat troops via their single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Devil's Chauffer]]''.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> + In addition to their combat forces the Devils also operated enough [[DropShip]]s to transport their combat troops via their single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Devil's Chauffer]]''.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> ==Color Schemes== ==Color Schemes== Dedrickson's Devils prefer to use schemes of other units for their false-flag operations. However, when the Devils are not in false-flag colors, they use forest green with silver highlights.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, page 28</ref> Dedrickson's Devils prefer to use schemes of other units for their false-flag operations. However, when the Devils are not in false-flag colors, they use forest green with silver highlights.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, page 28</ref> + + ==Notes== + ==Rules== ==Rules== Line 87:
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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'''Dedrickson's Devils''' began their mercenary career as a reputable unit, and would continue to be so for several decades. That began to change following a dispute in [[3041]] between the Devils and their employer at the time, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. After several years of shorted pay, the Devils broke their long-term garrison contract and set off for the [[Taurian Concordat]] in search of better opportunities.<ref name="MSIIp28">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 28, "Dedrickson's Devils: Stirring the Pot"</ref> | '''Dedrickson's Devils''' began their mercenary career as a reputable unit, and would continue to be so for several decades. That began to change following a dispute in [[3041]] between the Devils and their employer at the time, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]]. After several years of shorted pay, the Devils broke their long-term garrison contract and set off for the [[Taurian Concordat]] in search of better opportunities.<ref name="MSIIp28">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 28, "Dedrickson's Devils: Stirring the Pot"</ref> | ||
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Not only was this tactic successful, it was responsible for setting off multiple retaliatory raids by both the Concordat and the Commonwealth/Suns, each convinced that the raids were the work of the other. The Devils' tactics became even more successful after the Taurian Concordat launched its invasion of the [[Pleiades Cluster]] in the 3060s.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | Not only was this tactic successful, it was responsible for setting off multiple retaliatory raids by both the Concordat and the Commonwealth/Suns, each convinced that the raids were the work of the other. The Devils' tactics became even more successful after the Taurian Concordat launched its invasion of the [[Pleiades Cluster]] in the 3060s.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | ||
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The first major blow against the Devils was during a raid against Midale in the late 3060s. Disguised as the [[Taurian Guard]] and intent on raiding the border world, the Devils ran into [[Hansen's Roughriders]]; the Roughriders had only recently had many of their dependents massacred by Taurian forces and had taken heavy losses in battle against the Concordat, and as a result the sight of what appeared to be more Taurian forces drove the Roughriders into a berserk fury as they sought brutal and bloody vengeance. The resulting battle lasted several hours and cost the Devils two [[company|companies]] of [[BattleMech]]s before they could break contact with the Roughriders and flee.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | The first major blow against the Devils was during a raid against Midale in the late 3060s. Disguised as the [[Taurian Guard]] and intent on raiding the border world, the Devils ran into [[Hansen's Roughriders]]; the Roughriders had only recently had many of their dependents massacred by Taurian forces and had taken heavy losses in battle against the Concordat, and as a result the sight of what appeared to be more Taurian forces drove the Roughriders into a berserk fury as they sought brutal and bloody vengeance. The resulting battle lasted several hours and cost the Devils two [[company|companies]] of [[BattleMech]]s before they could break contact with the Roughriders and flee.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | ||
In the wake of the disaster on Midale the Devils lost another half-dozen [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] through desertion, and an increasingly reluctant [[James Dedrickson, Jr]] - son of the man who led the Devils out of AFFC employment almost thirty years before - was finding it more and more difficult to accept the Devils' pirate lifestyle and to keep the Devils together.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | In the wake of the disaster on Midale the Devils lost another half-dozen [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] through desertion, and an increasingly reluctant [[James Dedrickson, Jr]] - son of the man who led the Devils out of AFFC employment almost thirty years before - was finding it more and more difficult to accept the Devils' pirate lifestyle and to keep the Devils together.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> | ||
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Between 3067 and [[3071]] the Devils continued their campaign against both the Federated Suns and the Taurian Concordat, with lethal consequences; having raided the world of [[Brinton]], home to a deadly and incurable plague that kept Brinton a largely closed world, the Devils then raided [[Aea]], one of the Concordat's outlying colonies. The Devils brought the plague with them from Brinton, spreading the deadly disease across Aea. The Devils also destroyed the [[HPG]] on Aea during their raid, as well as the main water purification plants, making matters even worse for the population and the Concordat.<ref name="MSUp17">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 17, "Dedrickson's Devils"</ref> | Between 3067 and [[3071]] the Devils continued their campaign against both the Federated Suns and the Taurian Concordat, with lethal consequences; having raided the world of [[Brinton]], home to a deadly and incurable plague that kept Brinton a largely closed world, the Devils then raided [[Aea]], one of the Concordat's outlying colonies. The Devils brought the plague with them from Brinton, spreading the deadly disease across Aea. The Devils also destroyed the [[HPG]] on Aea during their raid, as well as the main water purification plants, making matters even worse for the population and the Concordat.<ref name="MSUp17">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 17, "Dedrickson's Devils"</ref> | ||
==Criminal Charges== | ==Criminal Charges== | ||
| − | As a result of the Devils' actions on Brinton and Aea and as a reflection of their status as carriers of the incurable | + | As a result of the Devils' actions on Brinton and Aea and as a reflection of their status as carriers of the incurable Brinton Plague, the Devils were listed as one of the units on the [[MRBC]] most wanted list in 3071. The Devils were officially charged with the following crimes:<ref name="MSUp17"/> |
* Crimes Against Humanity (2 counts) | * Crimes Against Humanity (2 counts) | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Dedrickson’s Devils''' (1 [[battalion]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> |
:* CO: Major James Dedrickson, Jr | :* CO: Major James Dedrickson, Jr | ||
:* XO: [[Lieutenant]] [[Anthony Bertoni]] | :* XO: [[Lieutenant]] [[Anthony Bertoni]] | ||
- Only a single company of 'Mechs were battleworthy at this point in time | - Only a single company of 'Mechs were battleworthy at this point in time | ||
| − | - The battleworthy component of the Devils consisted largely of jump-capable light and medium weight machines. | + | - The battleworthy component of the Devils consisted largely of of jump-capable light and medium weight machines. |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Dedrickson’s Angels''' (2 [[Squadron]]s/Regular/Questionable)<ref name="MSIIp28"/> |
:* CO: [[Captain]] [[Danielle Daly]] | :* CO: [[Captain]] [[Danielle Daly]] | ||
:* XO: Lieutenant [[Eddie Peto]] | :* XO: Lieutenant [[Eddie Peto]] | ||
| − | - The Angels were equipped with | + | - The Angels were equipped with old design medium [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s. |
| − | - The Angels were most commonly used to clear | + | - The Angels were most commonly used to clear dropzones for the Devils. |
| − | In addition to their combat forces | + | In addition to their combat forces the Devils also operated enough [[DropShip]]s to transport their combat troops via their single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]], the ''[[Devil's Chauffer]]''.<ref name="MSIIp28"/> |
==Color Schemes== | ==Color Schemes== | ||
Dedrickson's Devils prefer to use schemes of other units for their false-flag operations. However, when the Devils are not in false-flag colors, they use forest green with silver highlights.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, page 28</ref> | Dedrickson's Devils prefer to use schemes of other units for their false-flag operations. However, when the Devils are not in false-flag colors, they use forest green with silver highlights.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, page 28</ref> | ||
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==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category: Mercenary Commands]] | ||
[[Category: Pirate Commands]] | [[Category: Pirate Commands]] | ||