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| − | The unit was formed [[3030]] and worked mainly for the [[FedCom]]. They signed a contract with the St. Ives military and were faced with a civil war in [[3064]]. The command fought first on [[Tantara]] and later on [[Warlock]] with great success but this doesn't changed the outcome. The new employees, the [[LAAF]] send them as peacekeepers to the [[Lyons Thumb]] and later to [[Galatea]] were they established the law again. This series of actions cost the unit dearly. | + | The unit was formed [[3030]] and worked mainly for the [[FedCom]]. They signed a contract with the St. Ives military and were faced with a civil war in [[3064]]. The command fought first on [[Tantara]] and later on [[Warlock]] with great success but this doesn't changed the outcome. The new employees, the [[LAAF]] send them as peacekeepers to the [[Lyons Thumb]] and later to [[Galatea]] were they established the law again. This series of actions cost the unit dearly.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | Formed | + | |
| − | mostly older family machines that [[MechWarrior]]s brought with | + | Formed in the year [[3030}, '''Group W''' began as a single battalion of BattleMechs— |
| − | and | + | mostly older family machines that [[MechWarrior]]s brought with them, a pair of DropShips, |
| − | them to be selective in choosing their first jobs and | + | and complete tech support for the new unit. Additionally, the unit had a strong financial base from the begining that enabled |
| − | + | them to be selective in choosing their first jobs and the Group flourished as few mercenary commands could in the years | |
| − | after the [[Fourth Succession War]]. By [[3050]], the mercenaries had grown to a | + | after the [[Fourth Succession War]]. By [[3050]], the mercenaries had grown to a |
| − | + | regimential size, supported by a battalion of Techs with auxiliary troops and a full wing of [[ASF]]. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> | |
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| − | Hoa]] system, [[StarCorps Industries]] offered the Group a long-term | + | Much of its early years were on the [[Lyran]] [[Periphery]], ''Group W'' earned a reputation |
| − | next | + | as an effective pirate hunting force. After eradicating a pirate enclave in the [[Son |
| − | It was during this period the Group grew | + | Hoa]] system, [[StarCorps Industries]] offered the Group a long-term contract. For the |
| − | access to leading edge equipment | + | next 20 years, the mercenaries would alternate between corporate contracts and [[Lyran]] service. |
| − | readiness at all times. | + | It was during this period the Group grew and gained access to leading edge equipment as well as the technicians trained to keep the unit at one-hundred percent readiness at all times.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | A contract | + | |
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| − | March]], the Group could only | + | |
| − | expired in | + | A contract to the [[Free Worlds League]] spared '''Group W''' destruction at the hands of the Clans when they showed up. While other Merc units were thrown—and broken—against the Clan juggernaut in the [[Tamarn March]], the Group could only watch as their adopted home was ravaged by [[Clan]] forces. As soon as the League contract |
| − | years before being assigned to aid the [[St. Ives Compact]] in [[3061]]. | + | expired in [[3054]], Group W secured a garrison assignment in the [[Lyran]] state at the Clan frontier for four years before being assigned to aid the [[St. Ives Compact]] in [[3061]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | It was in service against the | + | |
| − | Group’s unflinching valor in the face of superior forces | + | |
| − | classification. | + | |
| − | With no time to rebuild or recoup after the St. Ives armistice, Group W was reassigned to [[Lyons]] | + | It was in service against the [[Capellan]]s that '''Group W's''' reputation grew. Though the Compact was doomed, the |
| − | the social unrest caused by [[Kurita]]’s annexation of the [[Lyons Thumb]] | + | Group’s unflinching valor in the face of superior forces earned them an elevation from "Veteran/Reliable" to "Elite/Fanatical" |
| − | + | classification. With no time to rebuild or recoup after the St. Ives armistice, Group W was reassigned to [[Lyons]] as peacekeepers/riot duty, quelling the social unrest caused by [[Kurita]]’s annexation of the [[Lyons Thumb]]. The Group carried out this difficult mission without being perceived by the citizenry as an occupying force—with the same professionalism | |
| − | they had shown on the battlefields of [[Nashuar]], [[Tantara]], and [[Warlock]]. | + | they had shown on the battlefields of [[Nashuar]], [[Tantara]], and [[Warlock]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
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| − | and an enthusiasm that bordered on brutality. | + | |
| − | salvage and the black market. | + | It was no surprised when '''Group W''' was hired to put down the ’Mech gangs on [[Galatea]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The Group carried out this mission with a thoroughness and an enthusiasm that bordered on brutality. The Group was able to acquire new technology from salvage and the local black market. But after a decade of combat far from sponsors who always sold to them at a high discount, the |
| − | Group was | + | Group was at its lowest level in terms of tech and battle readiness while at the peak of their reputation. |
| − | Group W was restored to almost full strength—albeit with a | + | '''Group W''' was restored to almost full strength—albeit with a huge mismatch of salvage materiel and advanced technologies— |
| − | when their Galatean contract | + | when their Galatean contract ended in early [[3068]]. The planetary government’s offer was outbid by Duke Kelswa-Steiner of |
| − | [[Skye]]. | + | [[Skye]]. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
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| − | almost no casualties. | + | The Duke wanted the best mercenary commands available—regardless of cost—to supplement his forces in response to [[Free Worlds League]] raids. [[Skye]] and [[Bolan]] forces were also mounting an offensive all along his border. The unit was partnered with [[Kirkpatrick’s Invaders]] to form a planetary invasion force that captured [[Togwotee]] in March of [[3068]] with |
| − | and | + | almost no casualties. Crushing the planetary militia in days, the paired mercenary forces maintained their advance and took [[Ideyld]] in June of that same year. In July of [[3068]], after the Invaders were pulled back to [[Arcadia]], the Group began to earn their pay when both the [[Fourth Regulan Hussars]] and [[Fifth Free Worlds Guards]] landed in force on [[Ideyld]] Outnumbered and outgunned, '''Group W''' held the planet for nearly a month, stalling a major thrust of the [[Free Worlds League]]’s counteroffensive, before finally withdrawing in good order. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | In July of [[3068]], after the Invaders were pulled back to [[Arcadia]], the Group | ||
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| − | of the [[Free Worlds League]]’s counteroffensive, before finally withdrawing in good order. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 63</ref> | ||
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
Revision as of 08:18, 9 July 2010
Contents
History
The unit was formed 3030 and worked mainly for the FedCom. They signed a contract with the St. Ives military and were faced with a civil war in 3064. The command fought first on Tantara and later on Warlock with great success but this doesn't changed the outcome. The new employees, the LAAF send them as peacekeepers to the Lyons Thumb and later to Galatea were they established the law again. This series of actions cost the unit dearly.[1]
Formed in the year [[3030}, Group W began as a single battalion of BattleMechs— mostly older family machines that MechWarriors brought with them, a pair of DropShips, and complete tech support for the new unit. Additionally, the unit had a strong financial base from the begining that enabled them to be selective in choosing their first jobs and the Group flourished as few mercenary commands could in the years after the Fourth Succession War. By 3050, the mercenaries had grown to a regimential size, supported by a battalion of Techs with auxiliary troops and a full wing of ASF. [2]
Much of its early years were on the Lyran Periphery, Group W earned a reputation as an effective pirate hunting force. After eradicating a pirate enclave in the [[Son Hoa]] system, StarCorps Industries offered the Group a long-term contract. For the next 20 years, the mercenaries would alternate between corporate contracts and Lyran service. It was during this period the Group grew and gained access to leading edge equipment as well as the technicians trained to keep the unit at one-hundred percent readiness at all times.[3]
A contract to the Free Worlds League spared Group W destruction at the hands of the Clans when they showed up. While other Merc units were thrown—and broken—against the Clan juggernaut in the Tamarn March, the Group could only watch as their adopted home was ravaged by Clan forces. As soon as the League contract expired in 3054, Group W secured a garrison assignment in the Lyran state at the Clan frontier for four years before being assigned to aid the St. Ives Compact in 3061.[4]
It was in service against the Capellans that Group W's reputation grew. Though the Compact was doomed, the Group’s unflinching valor in the face of superior forces earned them an elevation from "Veteran/Reliable" to "Elite/Fanatical" classification. With no time to rebuild or recoup after the St. Ives armistice, Group W was reassigned to Lyons as peacekeepers/riot duty, quelling the social unrest caused by Kurita’s annexation of the Lyons Thumb. The Group carried out this difficult mission without being perceived by the citizenry as an occupying force—with the same professionalism they had shown on the battlefields of Nashuar, Tantara, and Warlock.[5]
It was no surprised when Group W was hired to put down the ’Mech gangs on Galatea during the FedCom Civil War. The Group carried out this mission with a thoroughness and an enthusiasm that bordered on brutality. The Group was able to acquire new technology from salvage and the local black market. But after a decade of combat far from sponsors who always sold to them at a high discount, the Group was at its lowest level in terms of tech and battle readiness while at the peak of their reputation. Group W was restored to almost full strength—albeit with a huge mismatch of salvage materiel and advanced technologies— when their Galatean contract ended in early 3068. The planetary government’s offer was outbid by Duke Kelswa-Steiner of Skye. [6]
The Duke wanted the best mercenary commands available—regardless of cost—to supplement his forces in response to Free Worlds League raids. Skye and Bolan forces were also mounting an offensive all along his border. The unit was partnered with Kirkpatrick’s Invaders to form a planetary invasion force that captured Togwotee in March of 3068 with
almost no casualties. Crushing the planetary militia in days, the paired mercenary forces maintained their advance and took Ideyld in June of that same year. In July of 3068, after the Invaders were pulled back to Arcadia, the Group began to earn their pay when both the Fourth Regulan Hussars and Fifth Free Worlds Guards landed in force on Ideyld Outnumbered and outgunned, Group W held the planet for nearly a month, stalling a major thrust of the Free Worlds League’s counteroffensive, before finally withdrawing in good order. [7]
Officer
Colonel Andrew Bethke is a solid leader and known for his military skills
Tactic
They can react to any know tactic with easy.
Support
The unit has enough technicians for their support demands historically and now. The unit posses sufficient transport assets.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: A
Compisition
3067
Group W (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)
- CO: Colonel Andrew Bethke
- XO: Lieutenant Colonel George Relant
- Most of the mechs are upgraded.
Lightning Strike(1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Major Tera Strumm
-The unit contains 10 conventionel machines and the rest is divide by , 2 Stukas + 4 Eagles + 4 Corsairs + 2 Stingrays.
33rd Support Group(1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)
- CO: Major C.H. Wesley Hyde-Blum
- The battalion is compromised of 1 company with assault designs, vehicles for cavalry task + 1 artillery battery.
Notes
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 36 - "Unit Profile"