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'''Halsten’s Brigade''' were a mercenary Heavy Armour unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces. | '''Halsten’s Brigade''' were a mercenary Heavy Armour unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces. | ||
− | In battle with [[House Marik]] forces on [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3026]], a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy ''[[Union]]'' [[DropShip]] forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions | + | In battle with [[House Marik]] forces on [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3026]], a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy ''[[Union]]'' [[DropShip]] forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle was fierce against the defending BattleMechs, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.<ref>''Sniper (short story)''</ref> |
− | The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them. The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. | + | The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them. The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Notable Personalities== | ==Notable Personalities== | ||
− | Private Frederick | + | Private Frederick “Sniper” Jones was a gunner in a Schrek belonging to Headhunter Company. He had a reputation for never missing a shot when it mattered, often downing a BattleMech with a headshot. He called the PPC the fingers and joked about giving someone either “all three fingers” or just “the middle finger”.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 74</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== |
Revision as of 07:20, 11 November 2017
Contents
History
Halsten’s Brigade were a mercenary Heavy Armour unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces.
In battle with House Marik forces on Poulsbo in January 3026, a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy Union DropShip forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle was fierce against the defending BattleMechs, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.[1]
The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them. The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role.
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade | |||
Colonel | Halsten | 3026 |
Major Tucker Sears commanded Hammer Battalion
Major Haughton commanded the Cavalry (Striker) Battalion
Notable Personalities
Private Frederick “Sniper” Jones was a gunner in a Schrek belonging to Headhunter Company. He had a reputation for never missing a shot when it mattered, often downing a BattleMech with a headshot. He called the PPC the fingers and joked about giving someone either “all three fingers” or just “the middle finger”.[2]
Composition History
- Reinforced Armour Regiment
- Hammer Battalion
- Headhunter Company - 12 Schrek PPC Carriers
- Echo Company - 12 Demolishers
- Company - 12 Demolishers
- Striker Battalion
Detachment of MPs
References
Bibliography
- Panzer (BattleCorps Story)
- Sniper (BattleCorps Story)
- Technical Readout: 3026