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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Succession Wars=== | ||
| + | The '''Head Hunters''' were once a regiment sized unit. After fighting with the [[Black Warriors]] in [[2914]], they were reduced to a battalion sized unit. With help from the [[Free Worlds League]] ([[Orloff Military Academy]]) they retrained and re-equipped. During the [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik Civil War]] they fought as a loyalist unit against [[Anton Marik]]'s forces. They fought on [[Sophie's World]], but retreated when the [[1st Atrean Dragoons]] were savaged by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[Alpha Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Alpha]] and [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta]] regiments.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', pp. 23-24</ref> They later partnered with the [[Home Guard (Free Worlds League)|Home Guard]] regiment to inflict heavy losses on the [[5th Regulan Hussars]] on [[Holt]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 30</ref> The Head Hunters savaged the Hussars' command company, forcing the unit to leave the world. They then pursued the [[3rd Marik Militia]] to [[Park Place]]. Along with the Home Guard and [[15th Marik Militia]] the Head Hunters forced the Third Militia to surrender.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 32</ref> | ||
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| + | They showed their reliability again in the [[Andurien Secession]] under [[Duncan Marik]], fighting on [[Xanthe III]]. Landing on Xanthe, they faced the [[3rd Defenders of Andurien]] and [[5th Defenders of Andurien]]. Fortunately they were joined by the loyal [[10th Marik Militia]] and the 15th Marik Militia. They were not held in high regard by the regular forces, but they were the largest command after several strikes by the Defenders of Andurien.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 74</ref> The [[Andurien]] campaign cost them half of their force. Once reinforcements arrived on Xanthe, the Head Hunters relocated to [[Vanra]] to rebuild.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 89</ref> | ||
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| + | The [[LCCC]] misunderstood the gift of the Duke of Orloff to the Head Hunters in form of refit kits. The [[FWLM]] accused them of theft, claiming they stole the equipment but the Duke protected them in offering contacts to their new employee. These charges caused the Head Hunters to leave in the mid-3060s, ending a century and a half of loyal service. The [[Marian Hegemony]] signed the unit to a contract.<ref name=MSp38>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 38, "The Head Hunters Profile"</ref> | ||
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| + | The Hegemony tasked them with the defense of [[Lummatii]]<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 69</ref>, a former [[Lothian League]] planet. Initially they were assigned to protect the world against pirates. On this world a well-supplied rebel force made life difficult for the Head Hunters. The mercenaries were ill-equipped to handle an insurrection, and suffered heavy losses from ambushes. The [[MAF]] were unhappy with this situation and accused the command of not fighting hard enough. The Head Hunters contended that the insurrection must have received help from off-world sources, and they weren't equipped to deal with the insurgents anyway. They requested a MAF Special Forces unit be assigned to the world to deal with the insurrection.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 68, "The Head Hunters Profile"</ref> | ||
| + | ===Dark Age Era=== | ||
| + | The [[Dark Age Era]] found the Head Hunters still working for the Hegemony. The invasion of the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey]] found them in [[3147]]on on [[Lahti]], were two of the Hunters' companies were captured by [[Camacho's Caballeros]]. The status of the captives and the rest of the unit is unknown.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 89</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Officers== |
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Head Hunters''' | ||
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| + | | ||[[Alexander Chu]]||late [[Succession Wars]] period<ref name=MSp38/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||[[Bruce Chu]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMTFWLp109/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||[[Ester Schold]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU57/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||[[Sharon Karasek]]||[[3067]]<ref name=MSp38/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Major]]||[[Rosina Cowley]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p182>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 182, "Notable Mercenary Forces - Marian Hegemony"</ref> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | == | + | ===Notes=== |
| − | + | Every unit member was a student of the [[Orloff Military Academy]].<ref name=MSp38/> | |
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | The Hunters are experts in small unit combat and prefer urban terrain (offensive/defensive) for combat. | + | The Hunters are experts in small unit combat and prefer urban terrain (offensive/defensive) for combat.<ref name=MSp38/> |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | They | + | They possess no DropShip transports and cover 60% of their maintenance needs with their own technicians.<ref name=MSp38/> |
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | ===3025=== | ||
| + | '''Head Hunters''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=HMTFWLp109>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 109</ref> | ||
| + | * CO: Major Bruce Chu | ||
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| + | === 3028 === | ||
| + | '''Head Hunters''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name =HBSp87/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Uhuru]]. <ref name =HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.87</ref> | ||
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| + | ===3050=== | ||
| + | '''Head Hunters ''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable)<ref name=20YU57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Ester Schold<ref name=20YU57/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Uhuru]]. <ref name=20YU57/> | ||
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| + | ===3067=== | ||
| + | '''Head Hunters''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=MSp38/> | ||
| + | * CO/Able [[Company]]: Major Sharon Karasek | ||
| + | * XO/Bravo Company: [[Captain]] Jack Sterling | ||
| + | * Charlie Company: Captain Jacob Best | ||
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| + | The smallest segment is a section of two 'Mechs for mutual support. A company usually contains two demi–companies or six sections. Many fast designs of medium weight are employed. | ||
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| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | '''Head Hunters''' (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
| + | * CO: Major Rosina Cowley<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
| + | :- As of 3145 the Head Hunters were an "E"-rated mercenary command, operating at eighty percent of full strength. The Head Hunters were based in the [[Reykavis]] system.<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
| − | == | + | ===3147=== |
| − | + | '''Head Hunters''' (at least more than two companies).<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 89</ref> | |
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| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Head Hunters logo 3049.png|Insignia of the Head Hunters, ca. [[3049]] | ||
| + | Head Hunters logo 3067.jpg|Insignia of the Head Hunters, ca. 3067 | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' (sourcebook) | ||
| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Head Hunters]] |
Latest revision as of 04:22, 26 March 2024
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| Head Hunters | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
Succession Wars[edit]
The Head Hunters were once a regiment sized unit. After fighting with the Black Warriors in 2914, they were reduced to a battalion sized unit. With help from the Free Worlds League (Orloff Military Academy) they retrained and re-equipped. During the Marik Civil War they fought as a loyalist unit against Anton Marik's forces. They fought on Sophie's World, but retreated when the 1st Atrean Dragoons were savaged by Wolf's Dragoons Alpha and Delta regiments.[1] They later partnered with the Home Guard regiment to inflict heavy losses on the 5th Regulan Hussars on Holt.[2] The Head Hunters savaged the Hussars' command company, forcing the unit to leave the world. They then pursued the 3rd Marik Militia to Park Place. Along with the Home Guard and 15th Marik Militia the Head Hunters forced the Third Militia to surrender.[3]
They showed their reliability again in the Andurien Secession under Duncan Marik, fighting on Xanthe III. Landing on Xanthe, they faced the 3rd Defenders of Andurien and 5th Defenders of Andurien. Fortunately they were joined by the loyal 10th Marik Militia and the 15th Marik Militia. They were not held in high regard by the regular forces, but they were the largest command after several strikes by the Defenders of Andurien.[4] The Andurien campaign cost them half of their force. Once reinforcements arrived on Xanthe, the Head Hunters relocated to Vanra to rebuild.[5]
The LCCC misunderstood the gift of the Duke of Orloff to the Head Hunters in form of refit kits. The FWLM accused them of theft, claiming they stole the equipment but the Duke protected them in offering contacts to their new employee. These charges caused the Head Hunters to leave in the mid-3060s, ending a century and a half of loyal service. The Marian Hegemony signed the unit to a contract.[6]
The Hegemony tasked them with the defense of Lummatii[7], a former Lothian League planet. Initially they were assigned to protect the world against pirates. On this world a well-supplied rebel force made life difficult for the Head Hunters. The mercenaries were ill-equipped to handle an insurrection, and suffered heavy losses from ambushes. The MAF were unhappy with this situation and accused the command of not fighting hard enough. The Head Hunters contended that the insurrection must have received help from off-world sources, and they weren't equipped to deal with the insurgents anyway. They requested a MAF Special Forces unit be assigned to the world to deal with the insurrection.[8]
Dark Age Era[edit]
The Dark Age Era found the Head Hunters still working for the Hegemony. The invasion of the Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey found them in 3147on on Lahti, were two of the Hunters' companies were captured by Camacho's Caballeros. The status of the captives and the rest of the unit is unknown.[9]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Head Hunters | |||
| Alexander Chu | late Succession Wars period[6] | ||
| Major | Bruce Chu | 3025[10] | |
| Major | Ester Schold | 3050[11] | |
| Major | Sharon Karasek | 3067[6] | |
| Major | Rosina Cowley | 3145[12] | |
Notes[edit]
Every unit member was a student of the Orloff Military Academy.[6]
Tactic[edit]
The Hunters are experts in small unit combat and prefer urban terrain (offensive/defensive) for combat.[6]
Support[edit]
They possess no DropShip transports and cover 60% of their maintenance needs with their own technicians.[6]
Composition History[edit]
3025[edit]
Head Hunters (Green/Questionable)[10]
- CO: Major Bruce Chu
3028[edit]
Head Hunters (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[13]
3050[edit]
Head Hunters (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[11]
3067[edit]
Head Hunters (1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)[6]
- CO/Able Company: Major Sharon Karasek
- XO/Bravo Company: Captain Jack Sterling
- Charlie Company: Captain Jacob Best
The smallest segment is a section of two 'Mechs for mutual support. A company usually contains two demi–companies or six sections. Many fast designs of medium weight are employed.
3145[edit]
Head Hunters (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[12]
- CO: Major Rosina Cowley[12]
- - As of 3145 the Head Hunters were an "E"-rated mercenary command, operating at eighty percent of full strength. The Head Hunters were based in the Reykavis system.[12]
3147[edit]
Head Hunters (at least more than two companies).[14]
Gallery[edit]
Insignia of the Head Hunters, ca. 3049
Insignia of the Head Hunters, ca. 3067
References[edit]
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 23-24
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 30
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 32
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 74
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 89
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 38, "The Head Hunters Profile"
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental, p. 69
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 68, "The Head Hunters Profile"
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, pp. 89
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 109
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 20 Year Update, p. 57, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Field Manual: 3145, p. 182, "Notable Mercenary Forces - Marian Hegemony"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p.87
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, pp. 89