Gemini Stables
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Description
Gemini Stables is a Solaris VII based BattleMech fighting Stable. The Stable is based in Black Hills.[1]
History
The Gemini Stables was founded by former Co-Solaris Champions Elizabeth and Tanya O'Bannon in 3058.[1] The two twin MechWarriors founded their stables after their retirement, becoming co-Stable Masters. The Stable fought number of respective amount of fights since its founding. After 3059 the Stable started fielding cutting edge warriors. During the 3062 riots just before the FedCom Civil War, the unit fought as allies with the sisters' former stable the White Hand Stables. [2]
The Stable merged with Banshees Stables on 3071, announced by Jason Bloch[3] with Tanya O'Bannon in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called Banshee-Gemini Stables.[4]
The Stable had survived into the Dark Age.[5]
Stable Master and Owners
Since its founding, Elizabeth and Tanya O'Bannon have switched off duties, with one acting as Stable Master and the other being a trainer for their MechWarriors.
Notable Personnel
Master-at-Arms
- Jason Bloch, after his retirement from Solaris Games fights
MechWarriors
As per 3067 28 MechWarriors were fighting for Gemini Stables.
Known MechWarriors
| MechWarrior | Era | Comments | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Bloch | Succession Wars Clan Invasion |
Solaris VII champion in 3050 and 3054 Solaris Games Grand Champion | [4] |
| Samantha Coleman | Clan Invasion Civil War |
[6] | |
| Ilsa Laszlo | Civil War | [7] | |
| Fatima Petrovitch | Dark Age | [5] | |
| Rance Xabat | Dark Age | [8] |
Pit Fighters
It is unknown how many Pit Fighters fight for Gemini Stables.
Known Pit Fighters
Tactics and Style
Based on the O'Bannon sisters' style, MechWarriors of the stables have taken up the brutal, high-heat tactics which are customized to their opponents style.
Facilities
Geminis' main compound was one of the first casualties in the Blakists' final five-day artillery bombardment of Cathay and the Black Hills.[3]
Notes
The Stable Standard Contract is at 25% earning and a 1,600 C-Bills salary per month.[10]
Rules
Game Rules
The Gemini Stables is Equipment Rating is B, Veteran Skilled.
MechWarriors of the stables have a reduction of all modifiers from heat by 1. Also the controlling player using Gemini affiliated MechWarrior whom wins the initiative by 4 points, gains a -1 to-hit modifier to all their weapons for that turn only.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 18 "STABLE-SPECIFIC RULES"
- ↑ Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 25 - "Profile for Gemini Stables".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jihad Hot Spots: 3072", p.55 "Game Over"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wolf Hunters
- ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade, p.138 "SVR-5X Silver Fox"
- ↑ Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 282 "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 1)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 184 "GLADIATOR COMBAT EXOSKELETON"
- ↑ Solaris VII: Mappack, p. 25 - "Gemini Stables"
- ↑ Mappack: Solaris VII, p. 43 - "Stable-Specific Rules" - Gemini Stables specificed special abilities.