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==History==
 
==History==
 
'''Dragon's Breath''' was formed from former members of the [[17th Skye Rangers]] in 2989, they left the LCAF and gathered on Galatea for assignment. Their first client was the Lyran Commonwealth. Until now they served their home state with distinction.<ref name=MSIIp31>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 31, "Dragon's Breath Unit Profile"</ref>
 
'''Dragon's Breath''' was formed from former members of the [[17th Skye Rangers]] in 2989, they left the LCAF and gathered on Galatea for assignment. Their first client was the Lyran Commonwealth. Until now they served their home state with distinction.<ref name=MSIIp31>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 31, "Dragon's Breath Unit Profile"</ref>
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In [[3025]] the unit was stationed on [[Winter]],<ref name=HSp118/> a post they still had in [[3040]].<ref name = HWo3039p140/>
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By [[3050]] the unit was stationed in [[Rochelle]],<ref name=20yup57/> and by [[3059]] it was stationed in [[Xinyang]]. <ref name = FMMercsp106/>
  
 
Dragon's Breath was employed by the [[Draconis Combine]] and stationed on [[Kiesen]] as of [[3067]].  By [[3070]], the unit was reduced from a regiment to a battalion of [['Mech]]s, augmented by a company of [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=MSIIp31/>
 
Dragon's Breath was employed by the [[Draconis Combine]] and stationed on [[Kiesen]] as of [[3067]].  By [[3070]], the unit was reduced from a regiment to a battalion of [['Mech]]s, augmented by a company of [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=MSIIp31/>
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Under a new contract with the [[Federated Suns]] (possibly set up by the enigmatic Mr. [[Askai]]), Dragon's Breath participated in an ill-fated attack on [[Sian]] on 13 September [[3070]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental: Update'', p. 12, "The Rolls of Honor"</ref> The defending CCAF and Canopian forces destroyed them and the mercenaries they were leading in Word of Blake employ [[Grandin's Crusaders]], one of the mercenary units they were leading was able to escape.<ref>''Blake Ascending'', p. 38, 281</ref><ref name=TCp91>''Total Chaos'', pp. 91 "CELESTIAL CALAMITY"</ref>
 
Under a new contract with the [[Federated Suns]] (possibly set up by the enigmatic Mr. [[Askai]]), Dragon's Breath participated in an ill-fated attack on [[Sian]] on 13 September [[3070]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental: Update'', p. 12, "The Rolls of Honor"</ref> The defending CCAF and Canopian forces destroyed them and the mercenaries they were leading in Word of Blake employ [[Grandin's Crusaders]], one of the mercenary units they were leading was able to escape.<ref>''Blake Ascending'', p. 38, 281</ref><ref name=TCp91>''Total Chaos'', pp. 91 "CELESTIAL CALAMITY"</ref>
  
Somehow the unit was recomposed as it was still active in 3145.
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Enough of the unit survived and retreated because as of [[3085]], the Dragon's Breath were at seventy percent of full strength and under contract to the [[Draconis Combine]] garrisoning the world of [[Enif]].<ref name=FM3085p160/>
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As of 3145, the Dragon's Breath were at ninety-five percent of full strength and still under contract to the Draconis Combine, now garrisoning the [[Irece]] system.<ref name="FM:3145p182"/>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Dragon's Breath'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Dragon's Breath'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Peter Tate]]||[[3025]] - [[3085]]<ref name=HSp118/><ref name=MSIIp31/><ref name=FM3085p160/>
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Peter Tate]]||[[3025]] - [[3085]]<ref name=HSp118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 118, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=MSIIp31/><ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p.160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[Clinton Adams]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p182"/>
 
| Colonel||[[Clinton Adams]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p182"/>
 
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===Notes===
 
Peter Tate was the 3rd generation from the same family that lead the Dragon's Breath.<ref name=HSp118>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 118, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=MSIIp31/><ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p.160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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'''Dragon's Breath''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20yup57>''20-Year Update'', p. 57</ref>  
 
'''Dragon's Breath''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20yup57>''20-Year Update'', p. 57</ref>  
 
: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Rochelle]].  <ref name=20yup57/>
 
: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Rochelle]].  <ref name=20yup57/>
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===3059===
 
===3059===
'''Dragon’s Breath''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp106/>
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'''Dragon's Breath''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp106/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Pete Tate <ref name= FMMercsp106/>
 
:* CO: Colonel Pete Tate <ref name= FMMercsp106/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xinyang]]. <ref name = FMMercsp106 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xinyang]]. <ref name = FMMercsp106 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref>
  
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
'''Dragon’s Breath''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Regiment]])<ref name=MSIIp31/>
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'''Dragon's Breath''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Regiment]])<ref name=MSIIp31/>
 
:* CO: [[Colonel]] Peter Tate
 
:* CO: [[Colonel]] Peter Tate
 
* XO: [[Major]] Andrew Dellarnore
 
* XO: [[Major]] Andrew Dellarnore

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History

Dragon's Breath was formed from former members of the 17th Skye Rangers in 2989, they left the LCAF and gathered on Galatea for assignment. Their first client was the Lyran Commonwealth. Until now they served their home state with distinction.[1]

In 3025 the unit was stationed on Winter,[2] a post they still had in 3040.[3]

By 3050 the unit was stationed in Rochelle,[4] and by 3059 it was stationed in Xinyang. [5]

Dragon's Breath was employed by the Draconis Combine and stationed on Kiesen as of 3067. By 3070, the unit was reduced from a regiment to a battalion of 'Mechs, augmented by a company of aerospace fighters.[1]

Under a new contract with the Federated Suns (possibly set up by the enigmatic Mr. Askai), Dragon's Breath participated in an ill-fated attack on Sian on 13 September 3070.[6] The defending CCAF and Canopian forces destroyed them and the mercenaries they were leading in Word of Blake employ Grandin's Crusaders, one of the mercenary units they were leading was able to escape.[7][8]

Enough of the unit survived and retreated because as of 3085, the Dragon's Breath were at seventy percent of full strength and under contract to the Draconis Combine garrisoning the world of Enif.[9]

As of 3145, the Dragon's Breath were at ninety-five percent of full strength and still under contract to the Draconis Combine, now garrisoning the Irece system.[10]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of Dragon's Breath
Colonel Peter Tate 3025 - 3085[2][1][9]
Colonel Clinton Adams 3145[10]

Tactics

Every member of the unit is a skilled marksman,because they will increase the quality of the salvage.[1]

Mercenary Rating

3067

Dragoon Rating: D[1]

3145

Rating: B[10]

Support

Composition History

3025

Dragon's Breath (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]

  • CO: Colonel Pete Tale
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Winter.

3040

Dragon's Breath (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[3]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Winter. [3]

3050

Dragon's Breath (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [4]

Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Rochelle. [4]

3059

Dragon's Breath (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) [5]

  • CO: Colonel Pete Tate [5]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Xinyang. [5]

3067

Dragon's Breath (BattleMech Regiment)[1]

  • XO: Major Andrew Dellarnore

3085

Dragon's Breath (Regular/Reliable)[9]

  • CO: Colonel Peter Tate
- As of 3085, the Dragon's Breath were at seventy percent of full strength and under contract to the Draconis Combine. The Dragon's Breath were garrisoning the world of Enif.[9]

3145

Dragon's Breath (Regular/Questionable)[10]

  • CO: Colonel Clinton Adams[10]
- As of 3145, the Dragon's Breath were at ninety-five percent of full strength and under contract to the Draconis Combine. The Dragon's Breath were garrisoning the Irece system.[10]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 31, "Dragon's Breath Unit Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 118, "Unit Deployment Table"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Historical: War of 3039, p. 140 >Historical: War of 3039, p. 140
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 20-Year Update, p. 57
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 106
  6. Mercenaries Supplemental: Update, p. 12, "The Rolls of Honor"
  7. Blake Ascending, p. 38, 281
  8. Total Chaos, pp. 91 "CELESTIAL CALAMITY"
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Field Manual: 3085, p.160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 182, "Notable Mercenary Forces"

Bibliography