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The '''Laws Flight''' were a helicopter-only [[mercenary unit]] in the [[Succession Wars era]], and were noted users of the [[Warrior H-7]] attack helicopter. | The '''Laws Flight''' were a helicopter-only [[mercenary unit]] in the [[Succession Wars era]], and were noted users of the [[Warrior H-7]] attack helicopter. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[3021]], they defended [[Kimball VI]] against a raid by [[Wilson's Hussars]] (who were then working for [[Redjack Ryan]]). In this action, '''Laws Flight''' | + | In [[3021]], they defended [[Kimball VI]] against a raid by [[Wilson's Hussars]] (who were then working for [[Redjack Ryan]]). In this action, '''Laws Flight''' harassed the lighter elements of the raiding force and lured them into Serval Canyon, a box canyon where infantry ambushed the attackers with man-portable [[Standard SRM Launcher|short-range missile launchers]] and [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] missiles.<ref name=CMMp72>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 72 (Wilson's Hussars entry, "Escape from Kimball VI" scenario box)</ref> The raiders retreated, leaving three crippled 'Mechs behind.<ref name="TRO3026">''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 16; ''Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition'', p. 20</ref> (One source<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 26</ref> refers to this action as the famous "defense of Kimball II in 3021," which is apparently in error. It should be noted that Kimball II is indeed the primary inhabited world in the Kimball system, with Kimball VI only a minor mining outpost.) |
| − | After that, the unit was moved to [[Liezen]] once the planet had been recaptured by the [[LCAF]], where they assisted in | + | After that, the unit was moved to [[Liezen]] once the planet had been recaptured by the [[LCAF]], where they assisted in counterinsurgency operations in the mountains. During those years the unit did little of note, causing it to suffer from morale issues and an increasing lack of operational readiness. Eventually, only four Warriors were left operational. |
Since [[Lindy Laws]] inherited the unit from her mother, she has turned the fortunes of the company around.<ref name=TRO3050Up150/> | Since [[Lindy Laws]] inherited the unit from her mother, she has turned the fortunes of the company around.<ref name=TRO3050Up150/> | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Laws Flight'''<ref name="TRO3026"/> | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Laws Flight'''<ref name="TRO3026"/> | ||
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| − | | [[Commander]]||[[Nancy Laws]]||[[3021]] - [[3030]] | + | | [[Commander]]||[[Nancy Laws]]||[[3021]] - [[3030]]<ref name=CMMp72/><ref name="TRO3026"/> |
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| − | | Commander||[[Lindy Laws]]||[[3071]]<ref name=TRO3050Up150>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 150 "Ripper"</ref> | + | | Commander||[[Lindy Laws]]||[[3071]]<ref name=TRO3050Up150>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 150: "Ripper"</ref> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Since Lindy Laws took command, the Laws Flight moves toward opponents and drops off their infantry under cover. The infantry harasses the enemy until they come across the hidden anti- | + | Since Lindy Laws took command, the Laws Flight moves toward opponents and drops off their infantry under cover. The infantry harasses the enemy until they come across the hidden anti-'Mech infantry, who then ambush them.<ref name=TRO3050Up150/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===3071=== | ===3071=== | ||
| − | A mix of [[Ripper]]-Ks and Warriors.<ref name=TRO3050Up150/> | + | A mix of [[Ripper (Combat Vehicle)|Ripper]]-Ks and Warriors.<ref name=TRO3050Up150/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:41, 5 December 2023
| Laws Flight | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
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The Laws Flight were a helicopter-only mercenary unit in the Succession Wars era, and were noted users of the Warrior H-7 attack helicopter.
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History[edit]
In 3021, they defended Kimball VI against a raid by Wilson's Hussars (who were then working for Redjack Ryan). In this action, Laws Flight harassed the lighter elements of the raiding force and lured them into Serval Canyon, a box canyon where infantry ambushed the attackers with man-portable short-range missile launchers and inferno missiles.[1] The raiders retreated, leaving three crippled 'Mechs behind.[2] (One source[3] refers to this action as the famous "defense of Kimball II in 3021," which is apparently in error. It should be noted that Kimball II is indeed the primary inhabited world in the Kimball system, with Kimball VI only a minor mining outpost.)
After that, the unit was moved to Liezen once the planet had been recaptured by the LCAF, where they assisted in counterinsurgency operations in the mountains. During those years the unit did little of note, causing it to suffer from morale issues and an increasing lack of operational readiness. Eventually, only four Warriors were left operational.
Since Lindy Laws inherited the unit from her mother, she has turned the fortunes of the company around.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of Laws Flight[2] | |||
| Commander | Nancy Laws | 3021 - 3030[1][2] | |
| Commander | Lindy Laws | 3071[4] | |
Tactics[edit]
Since Lindy Laws took command, the Laws Flight moves toward opponents and drops off their infantry under cover. The infantry harasses the enemy until they come across the hidden anti-'Mech infantry, who then ambush them.[4]
Composition History[edit]
3025[edit]
A company of Warrior H-7 helicopters.[2]
3071[edit]
A mix of Ripper-Ks and Warriors.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Combat Manual: Mercenaries, p. 72 (Wilson's Hussars entry, "Escape from Kimball VI" scenario box)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 16; Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 26
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 150: "Ripper"