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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''' harrassed 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]] missiles.<ref>''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.)
 
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''' harrassed 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]] missiles.<ref>''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]] to help in counter-insurgency operations in mountains. During those years not many rebels were shot. This ended up with morale issues, boredom an then sloppy behaviour. Finally only for Warriors were left operational.
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After that, the unit was moved to [[Liezen]] once the planet had been recaptured by the [[LCAF]] to help in counter-insurgency operations in 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/>

Revision as of 23:21, 14 October 2019

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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.

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 harrassed 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 to help in counter-insurgency operations in 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

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of Laws Flight[2]
Commander Nancy Laws 3021 - 3030
Commander Lindy Laws 3071[4]

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-mech infantry, who then ambush them.[4]

Composition History

3025

A company of Warrior H-7 helicopters.[2]

3071

A mix of Ripper-Ks and Warriors.[4]

References

  1. Combat Manual: Mercenaries, p. 72 (Wilson's Hussars entry, "Escape from Kimball VI" scenario box)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 16; Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition, p. 20
  3. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 26
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 150 "Ripper"

Bibliography