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Line 2: | image = [[File:New belt 200.jpg]] | image = [[File:New belt 200.jpg]] | Designation = New Belt Pirates | Designation = New Belt Pirates − | formed = [[3052]] + | formed = − | Disbanded = [[3074]] + | Disbanded = − | Previous Designation = [[Belt Pirates]] + | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Nickname = − | Affiliation = [[Pirate]] + | Affiliation = Pirate Band − | Parent Command = Independent + | Parent Command = N/A | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''New Belt Pirates''' were a [[pirate]] group formed in the [[Coreward]] [[Periphery]] in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. + + The '''New Belt Pirates''' were a [[pirate]] group formed in the [[Coreward]] [[Periphery]] in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. ==History== ==History== ===Origins=== ===Origins=== − The [[Belt Pirates]] of [[Star's End]] had been a plague to both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] for centuries, dating back to the [[Reunification War]]. The pirate band, commanded by [[Morgan Fletcher]] by [[3025]], took advantage of the natural defensive position of their world where an asteroid field, minefields, and laser turrets deterred retaliatory attacks. There were even facilities to repair and even construct new [[JumpShips]]. During [[Clan Wolf]]'s conquest of the Periphery, two detachments of the Belt Pirates had twice engaged the Wolves, in one case being wiped out and in the other being forced to flee back to the safety of [[Star%27s End#Star.27s End II .28Novo Cressidas.29|Novo Cressidas]]. The Wolves, for their part, proved to be as reluctant to face the asteroid belt of Star's End as the [[Successor States]] had been, and discounting the Belt Pirates as a threat, moved on with their invasion. Fletcher attempted to send out retaliatory raids against the Clans, but the Wolves' garrison troops were more than up to the challenge of driving them off. Meanwhile, [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]] was the daughter of [[Redjack Ryan]] and [[Maria Morgraine]], two of the most infamous [[Bandit King]]s of their era. Years earlier, the two pirate leaders had combined their forces and territory to form the [[Greater Valkyrate]], a minor [[Periphery State]] effectively serving as a pirate haven. When the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and Wolves destroyed [[Ryan's Rebels]] in [[3049]] and absorbed the Valkyrate, Morgraine-Ryan and the remnants of her [[battalion]] were forced to flee. Eventually, in the aftermath of the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], they reached Star's End, where they met with [[Morgan Fletcher II]]. All of Fletcher's efforts at striking back at the Clans had thus far ended in dismal failure, so after Morgraine-Ryan falsely claimed to have dealt a series of defeats to the Falcons, the two pirates agreed to combine their forces and thus the New Belt Pirates were formed.<ref name=FMP129>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129: "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans"</ref><ref name=FMU199>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199: "New Belt Pirates"</ref><ref name=TP2-82-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 82: "Origins"</ref><ref name=TP2-82-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 82: "The Clan Invasion"</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144: "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)"</ref> + The [[Belt Pirates]] of [[Star's End]] had been a plague to both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] for centuries, dating back to the [[Reunification War]]. The pirate band, commanded by [[Morgan Fletcher]] by [[3025]], took advantage of the natural defensive position of their world where an asteroid field, minefields and laser turrets that deterred retaliatory attacks. There were even facilities to repair and even construct new [[JumpShips]]. During [[Clan Wolf]]'s conquest of the Periphery, two detachments of the Belt Pirates had twice engaged the Wolves, in one case being wiped out and in the other being forced to flee back to the safety of [[Novo Cressidas]]. The Wolves, for their part, proved to be as reluctant to face the asteroid belt of Star's End as the [[Successor States]] had been, and discounting the Belt Pirates as a threat, moved on with their invasion. Fletcher attempted to sent out retaliatory raids against the Clans, but the Wolves' garrison troops were more than up to the challenge of driving them off. Meanwhile, [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]] was the daughter of [[Redjack Ryan]] and [[Maria Morgraine]], two of the most infamous [[Bandit Kings]] of their era. Years earlier, the two pirate leaders had combined their forces and territory to form the [[Greater Valkyrate]], a minor [[Periphery State]] effectively serving as a pirate haven. When the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and Wolves destroyed [[Ryan's Rebels]] in [[3049]] and absobed the Valkyrate, Morgraine-Ryan and the remnants of her battalion were forced to flee. Eventually, in the aftermath of the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], they reached Star's End, where they met with Morgan Fletcher II. All of Fletcher's efforts at striking back at the Clans had thus far ended in dismal failure, so after Morgraine-Ryan falsely claimed to have dealt a series of defeats to the Falcons, the two pirates agreed to combine their forces and thus the New Belt Pirates were formed.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the origins of the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Susie Morgraine-Ryan's parentage</ref><ref name=FMU199-NBP-2>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Fletcher was considered a stable pirate king of the Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=TP2-82-O-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Origins", the origins of Susie Morgraine-Ryan</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Clan Wolf forces batter the Belt Pirates during the invasion</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-3>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Clan Wolf rebuffs the Belt Pirates easily</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-4>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Morgraine-Ryan and Fletcher combine forces</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-1>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the shipyards at Star's End help the Belt Pirates remain viable</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-2>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the Clans initially bypass Star's End</ref> ===Against the Clans=== ===Against the Clans=== − Surprisingly, the new pirate band recorded a series of successes against the Clans from well behind their lines, capturing supplies and even taking possession of a number of [[Clan]] [[OmniMechs]]. Other pirates and ex-mercenaries soon began flocking to the New Belt Pirates' banner. They were even able to obtain enough [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suits to outfit a [[squad]] of troopers.<ref name=FMP129/><ref name=TP2-82-3>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 82: "Current Situation"</ref> By [[3057]], the New Belt Pirates had begun raiding Clan Wolf worlds in earnest.<ref name=ER3062-27-TOE3057-NBP-11>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 27: "Timeline of Events (The Rimward Periphery)": "3057"</ref> [[ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] was forced to take the situation seriously, dispatching [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] and ''[[solahma]]'' warriors to answer the challenge posed by the bandits.<ref name=MAMTSD144/><ref name=TP2-82-3/> Kerensky was considering taking greater measures when the [[Refusal War]] broke out, forcing him to put all such plans aside.<ref name=TP2-83>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 83: "Current Situation"</ref> + Surprisingly, the new pirate band recorded a series of successes against the Clans from well behind their lines, capturing supplies and even taking possession of a number of [[Clan]] [[OmniMechs]]. Other pirates and ex-mercenaries soon began flocking to the New Belt Pirates' banner. They were even able to obtain enough [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suits to outfit a [[squad]] of troopers.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the New Belt Pirates begin successfully raiding the Clans</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-NBP-TOE-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Clan OmniMechs can be found among the New Belt Pirates circa 3064</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", TO&E - Elementals</ref><ref name=TP2-82-CS-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Current Situation", the New Belt Pirates recruit other pirates and small mercenary groups</ref> By [[3057]], the New Belt Pirates had begun raiding Clan Wolf worlds in earnest.<ref name=ER3062-27-TOE3057-NBP-11>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 27, "Timeline of Events (The Rimward Periphery)", "3057", the New Belt Pirates raid Clan Wolf Worlds in 3057</ref> [[ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] was forced to take the situation seriously, dispatching [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] and ''[[solahma]]'' warriors to answer the challenge posed by the bandits.<ref name=TP2-82-CS-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Current Situation", Ulric Kerensky begins sending units to hunt down the pirates</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-3>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Ulric sends ''solahma'' troops to deal with the New Belt Pirates</ref> Kerensky was considering taking greater measures when the [[Refusal War]] broke out, forcing him to put all such plans aside.<ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-3>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", the Refusal War prevents the Clans from acting against the New Belt Pirates</ref> − In the aftermath of the Refusal War, the New Belt Pirates began raiding planets in Clan Wolf's [[Clan Occupation Zones|occupation zone]] with ever greater boldness, taking advantage of the weakened [[Clan Wolf Touman|Clan Wolf ''touman'']]. One rumor even claimed the pirates had seized a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[WarShip]], though this appears not to have been the case. They had several noted victories in [[3058]] and early [[3059]], but that was expected to soon change as [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] devoted more forces towards neutralizing this threat as opposed to relying on his ''solahma'' units for pirate-hunting operations.<ref name=TP2-83/><ref name=SS123124-BA-NBP-1>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 123–124: "Bandit Activity"</ref><ref name=TP2-80-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 80: "New Belt Pirates"</ref> + In the aftermath of the Refusal War, the New Belt Pirates began raiding planets in Clan Wolf's [[Clan Occupation Zones|occupation zone]] with ever greater boldness, taking advantage of the weakened [[Clan Wolf Touman]]. One rumor even claimed the pirates had seized a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[WarShip]], though this appears not to have been the case. They had several noted victories in [[3058]] and early [[3059]], but that was expected to soon change as [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] devoted more forces towards neutralizing this threat as opposed to relying on his ''solahma'' units for pirate-hunting operations.<ref name=SS123124-BA-NBP-1>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 123-124, "Bandit Activity", the New Belt Pirates in 3058 and 3059</ref><ref name=TP2-80-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 80, "New Belt Pirates", the New Belt Pirates take advantage of the disarray in Clans Wolf and Jade Falcon</ref><ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-4>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", the New Belt Pirates take advantage of the post–Refusal War environment</ref><ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-5>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", rumors that the New Belt Pirates captured a Ghost Bear WarShip</ref> − In [[3060]], Morgraine-Ryan led an attack on the world of [[Kore]], a backwater Periphery world owned by the [[Alfin Mining Corporation]]. She was seeking a supply depot established by [[Clan Steel Viper]] years before. Elements of the [[Storm Riders]] [[mercenary]] unit managed to drive her off without her prize.<ref name=GOW>''Ghost of Winter''</ref> + In [[3060]], Morgraine-Ryan led an attack on the world of [[Kore]], a backwater Periphery world owned by the [[Alfin Mining Corporation]]. She was seeking a supply depot established by [[Clan Steel Viper]] years before. Elements of the [[Storm Riders]] [[mercenary]] unit managed to drive her off without her prize.<ref name=GOW-NBP-1>''Ghost of Winter'', Susie Morgraine-Ryan attacks Kore</ref> − Despite their continued successes, by [[3064]] both pirate leaders began questioning the wisdom of their partnership, as both began looking for ways to eliminate the other. Morgraine-Ryan, in particular, began launching independent raids against the Clans.<ref name=FMP129/> Fletcher, for her part, soon began to have private dealings with the [[Word of Blake]], who were cultivating contacts with pirate kings throughout the Periphery.<ref name=FMU199/> + Despite their continued successes, by [[3064]] both pirate leaders began questioning the wisdom of their partnership, as both began looking for ways to eliminate the other. Morgraine-Ryan, in particular, began launching independent raids against the Clans.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-3>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", division within the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Morgraine-Ryan's actions lead to tensions with Fletcher</ref> Fletcher, for her part, soon began to have private dealings with the [[Word of Blake]], who were cultivating contacts with pirate kings throughout the Periphery.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgan Fletcher makes connections with the Word of Blake</ref> ===Facing the Wolves=== ===Facing the Wolves=== − In April [[3064]], Clan Wolf's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] finally launched a direct attack on the New Belt Pirates at Novo Cressidas on Star's End. The Wolves faced intense resistance both in orbit and on the ground, as the ''[[Loping Wolf]]'', a ''[[Union-C]]''-class [[DropShip]] was destroyed before making planetfall. By all accounts, the pirates gave a good accounting of themselves, taking full advantage of their knowledge of the terrain to cost the Wolves up to a [[Cluster]] worth of troops, though they reportedly lost 20 'Mechs in the process, along with much of their [[infantry]]. The New Belt Pirates were forced to abandon their main base, withdrawing into the local caverns. Satisfied with the damage they had inflicted and wary of further ambushes, the Wolves did not pursue them.<ref name=FMU199/><ref name=MAMTSD144/><ref name=TPOC1720-NBP-1>''The Price of Conviction'', pp. 17–20</ref> + In April [[3064]], Clan Wolf's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] finally launched a direct attack on the New Belt Pirates at Novo Cressidas on Star's End. The Wolves faced intense resistance both in orbit and on the ground, as the ''[[Loping Wolf]]'', a ''[[Union-C]]''-class [[DropShip]] was destroyed before making planetfall. By all accounts, the pirates gave a good accounting of themselves, taking full advantage of their knowledge of the terrain to cost the Wolves up to a [[Cluster]] worth of troops, though they reportedly lost 20 'Mechs in the process, along with much of their [[infantry]]. The New Belt Pirates were forced to abandon their main base, withdrawing into the local caverns. Satisfied with the damage they had inflicted and weary of further ambushes, the Wolves did not pursue them.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-4>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Clan Wolf sends a full Galaxy on a pirate-hunting mission, destroying one battalion of New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=TPOC1720-NBP-1>''The Price of Conviction'', pp. 17-20, Omega Galaxy assaults the New Belt Pirates at Star's End</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-4>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Vlad Ward sends a full Galaxy to deal with the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-5>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Omega Galaxy fails to destroy the New Belt Pirates</ref> − − {{ApocryphalContentStart}} − ===Operations on Veil=== − In the video game expansion ''[[MechWarrior 3#Pirate.27s Moon Expansion Pack|MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]]'', Susie Morgraine-Ryan and the New Belt Pirates are the end-game antagonists, as they have been raiding the world of [[Veil]] for germanium in the aftermath of [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref>''MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack''</ref> − {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ===Destruction=== ===Destruction=== − Although they survived the Wolves' attack, the heavy losses led to irreparable divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan. In [[3066]], Morgraine-Ryan, holding Fletcher responsible for the crackdown by the Wolf Clan, finally ousted the other pirate in an action that cost the New Belt Pirates another company. Susie Morgraine-Ryan now had sole command of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FMU199/><ref name=MAMTSD144/><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 11: "Pirates"</ref> The bandits now went to ground, keeping a low profile as they attempted to recover their strength.<ref name=FMU199/> At this time, the New Belt Pirates were at 60 percent strength of their two battalions, with a veteran rating and fanatical loyalty to Morgraine-Ryan.<ref name=FMU204>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 204: "Periphery TO&E: Pirates"</ref> One noteworthy member of the pirate band was Jason "The Clyde" Marshall, a company commander and ''[[Venom]]'' pilot who had previously supported Fletcher and had survived her fall from power, but whose own future was now in doubt.<ref name=TRO3055U-26>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 26: "Notable MechWarriors"</ref> + Although they survived the Wolves' attack, the heavy losses led to irreparable divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan. In [[3066]], Morgraine-Ryan, holding Fletcher responsible for the crackdown by the Wolf Clan, finally ousted the other pirate in an action that cost the New Belt Pirates another company. Susie Morgraine-Ryan now had sole command of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-5>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan blamed Fletcher for drawing the Wolves upon them, despite her own raids</ref><ref name=FMU199-NBP-3>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan ousts Fletcher as leader of the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 11, "Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan takes sole command of the New Belt Pirates, blaming Morgan Fletcher for the losses to Clan Wolf</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-6>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan prove fatal</ref> The bandits now went to ground, keeping a low profile as they attempted to recover their strength.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-6>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan and her forces went to ground to recover and plan revenge</ref> At this time, the New Belt Pirates were at 60 percent strength of their two battalions, with a veteran rating and fanatical loyalty to Morgraine-Ryan.<ref name=FMU204-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 204, "Periphery TO&E: Pirates", the New Belt Pirates composition in 3067</ref> One noteworthy member of the pirate band was Jason "The Clyde" Marshall, a company commander and ''[[Venom]]'' pilot who had previously supported Fletcher and had survived her fall from power, but whose own future was now in doubt.<ref name=TRO3055U-26-V-NBP-1>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 26, "Notable MechWarriors", Jason Marshall is a member of the New Belt Pirates</ref> − During the early [[Jihad]], Clans [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]] were in perpetual conflict in the rimward Periphery. The New Belt Pirates attempted to take advantage of the chaos in a new series of raids against the Horses. Though they were initially distracted by the Hellions and the Wolves, Khan [[James Cobb]] never forgot about the New Belt Pirates, and in [[3074]] he sent [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy]] to deal with the bandits once and for all. Although their asteroid field had long since proved an impressive defense against incoming DropShips, against crack [[Clan]] [[ProtoMechs]] and Elementals, they proved easier game. Realizing her vaunted orbital defenses were on the verge of failing, Morgraine-Ryan attempted to make a run for it. This led to a complete collapse of the New Belt Pirates' defenses, as the Horses secured the shipyards and Star's End.<ref name=MAMTSD144/> + During the early [[Jihad]], Clans [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]] were in perpetual conflict in the rimward Periphery. The New Belt Pirates attempted to take advantage of the chaos in a new series of raids against the Horses. Though they were initially distracted by the Hellions and the Wolves, Khan [[James Cobb]] never forgot about the New Belt Pirates, and in [[3074]] he sent [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy]] to deal with the bandits once and for all. Although their asteroid field had long since proved an impressive defense against incoming DropShips, against crack [[Clan]] [[ProtoMechs]] and Elementals, they proved easier game. Realizing her vaunted orbital defenses were on the verge of failing, Morgraine-Ryan attempted to make a run for it. This led to a complete collapse of the New Belt Pirates' defenses, as the Horses secured the shipyards and Star's End.<ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-7>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the New Belt Pirates interfere with Clan Hell's Horses, are destroyed in turn in 3074</ref> − A report in [[3079]] by [[David Lear]] for [[Devlin Stone]] confirmed the destruction of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FRP17-PF-NBP-1>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 17: "Pirate Forces"</ref> + A report in [[3079]] by [[David Lear]] for [[Devlin Stone]] confirmed the destruction of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FRP17-PF-NBP-1>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 17, "Pirate Forces", the New Belt Pirates are confirmed destroyed</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 49:
Line 45: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Belt Pirates''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Belt Pirates''' |- |- − | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher II]]||[[3052]] - [[3066]]<ref name=FMP129/> + | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher II]]||3052 - 3066<ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1/><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2/> |- |- − | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]]||3052 - 3066<ref name=FMP129/> + | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]]||[[3052]] - [[3066]]<ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1/><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2/> |- |- − | Pirate Queen||Susie Morgraine-Ryan||3066 - [[3074]]<ref name=FMU199/> + | Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher]]||3066 - [[3074]]<ref name=FMU199-NBP-2/> |- |- |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The New Belt Pirates were known to hit hard and then quickly pull back once they secured their objective, giving their foes no time to counterattack. When forced into a stand-up battle, they hit hard then faded, repeating the tactic until they wore down the enemy.<ref name=FMP129-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129: "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans": "Tactics"</ref> + The New Belt Pirates were known to hit hard and then quickly pull back once they secured their objective, giving their foes no time to counterattack. When forced into a stand-up battle, they hit hard then faded, repeating the tactic until they wore down the enemy.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-T-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", "Tactics", the New Belt Pirates tactics</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3064=== ===3064=== − '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> + '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Table of Organization and Equipment of the New Belt Pirates</ref> * First Battalion * First Battalion ** CO: Morgan Fletcher II ** CO: Morgan Fletcher II Line 68:
Line 64: ** CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan ** CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan − '''Susie's Valkyries''' ([[Wing (Formation)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> + '''Susie's Valkyries''' ([[Wing (Formation)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1/> :* CO: [[Takki Midora|Takki "Topper" Midora]] :* CO: [[Takki Midora|Takki "Topper" Midora]] − '''Star's End Armored Infantry''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> + '''Star's End Armored Infantry''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1/> :* CO: [[Zania Courschew|Zania "Zany" Courschew]] :* CO: [[Zania Courschew|Zania "Zany" Courschew]] The infantry regiment includes armored transports, [[jump infantry]] and a squad of Elementals. The infantry regiment includes armored transports, [[jump infantry]] and a squad of Elementals. ===3067=== ===3067=== − '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU204/> + '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU204-NBP-1/> :* CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan :* CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan + + ==Apocryphal== + {{ApocryphalContentStart}}In the video game expansion ''[[MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]]'', Susie Morgraine-Ryan and the New Belt Pirates are the end-game antagonists, as they have been raiding the world of [[Veil]] for germanium in the aftermath of [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref>''MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack''</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} + + ==See Also== + * [[Star's End]] + * [[MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The "Morgan Fletcher" who was co-commander of the New Belt Pirates is referenced to as '''Morgan Fletcher II''' in ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'',<ref name=FMP129/> ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'',<ref name=TP2-82-2/> and ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'',<ref name=MAMTSD144/> among other sources. This strongly implies she was the successor to the presumed "original" [[Morgan Fletcher]], who led the Belt Pirates as of [[3025]]. Other sources simply refer to her as Morgan Fletcher.<ref name=FMU199/><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11/> + * The New Belt Pirates emblem was a crowned skull against a circular black field.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-44>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the New Belt Pirates Crest</ref> − * It is strongly implied, though never explicitly stated, that Fletcher was killed when Morgraine-Ryan took command. + * The "Morgan Fletcher" who was co-commander of the New Belt Pirates is referenced to as '''Morgan Fletcher II''' in ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' <ref name=FMP129-NBP-1/>, ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' <ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-2/> and ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' <ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-4/>, among other sources. This strongly implies she was the successor to the presumed "original" Morgan Fletcher, who led the Belt Pirates as of [[3025]]. Other sources simply refer to her as Morgan Fletcher.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-1/><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11/> − * The Table of Organization and Equipment for Periphery Independents in ''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'' erroneously lists the New Belt Pirates as '''Susie's Rebels''' as of 3058, with [[Colonel]] Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan in sole command of two veteran battalions on Star's End.<ref name=TP2-78>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 78: "Periphery Independents (Deployment as of 3058)"</ref> The timing of this is contradicted by multiple sources. + * It is strongly implied, though never explicitly stated, that Fletcher was killed when Morgraine-Ryan took command. − * In an apparent editorial mistake, the novel ''[[Ghost of Winter]]'', retelling the story of Morgraine-Ryan raiding Kore in 3060, makes no mention of the New Belt Pirates, simply referring to the bandits as Ryan's Rebels.<ref name=GOW/> + * The Table of Organization and Equipment for Periphery Independents in ''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' erroneously lists the New Belt Pirates as '''Susie's Rebels''' as of 3058, with [[Colonel]] Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan in sole command of two veteran battalions on Star's End.<ref name=TP2-78-PI-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 78, "Periphery Independents (Deployment as of 3058)", the New Belt Pirates are listed as Susie's Rebels</ref> The timing of this is contradicted by multiple sources. + * In an apparent editiorial mistake, The novel ''[[Ghost of Winter]]'', retelling the strory of Morgraine-Ryan raiding Kore in 3060, makes no mention of the New Belt Pirates, simply referring to the bandits as Ryan's Rebels.<ref name=GOW-NBP-1/> + + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Notes=== + When rolling to determine lance composition, a result of "2" or "12" may substitute a roll on the corresponding weight class column of any Clan Random 'Mech Assignment Table. When using ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' rules, any New Belt Pirate Character gained +6 points to their survival skill.<ref name=FMP155-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 155, "Bandit Kingdoms: New Belt Pirates", the New Belt Pirates special rules</ref> + </div> ==References== ==References== Line 89:
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| − | The '''New Belt Pirates''' were a [[pirate]] group formed in the [[Coreward]] [[Periphery]] in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. | + | |
| + | The '''New Belt Pirates''' were a [[pirate]] group formed in the [[Coreward]] [[Periphery]] in the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
| − | The [[Belt Pirates]] of [[Star's End]] had been a plague to both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] for centuries, dating back to the [[Reunification War]]. The pirate band, commanded by [[Morgan Fletcher]] by [[3025]], took advantage of the natural defensive position of their world where an asteroid field, minefields | + | The [[Belt Pirates]] of [[Star's End]] had been a plague to both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]] for centuries, dating back to the [[Reunification War]]. The pirate band, commanded by [[Morgan Fletcher]] by [[3025]], took advantage of the natural defensive position of their world where an asteroid field, minefields and laser turrets that deterred retaliatory attacks. There were even facilities to repair and even construct new [[JumpShips]]. During [[Clan Wolf]]'s conquest of the Periphery, two detachments of the Belt Pirates had twice engaged the Wolves, in one case being wiped out and in the other being forced to flee back to the safety of [[Novo Cressidas]]. The Wolves, for their part, proved to be as reluctant to face the asteroid belt of Star's End as the [[Successor States]] had been, and discounting the Belt Pirates as a threat, moved on with their invasion. Fletcher attempted to sent out retaliatory raids against the Clans, but the Wolves' garrison troops were more than up to the challenge of driving them off. Meanwhile, [[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]] was the daughter of [[Redjack Ryan]] and [[Maria Morgraine]], two of the most infamous [[Bandit Kings]] of their era. Years earlier, the two pirate leaders had combined their forces and territory to form the [[Greater Valkyrate]], a minor [[Periphery State]] effectively serving as a pirate haven. When the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] and Wolves destroyed [[Ryan's Rebels]] in [[3049]] and absobed the Valkyrate, Morgraine-Ryan and the remnants of her battalion were forced to flee. Eventually, in the aftermath of the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], they reached Star's End, where they met with Morgan Fletcher II. All of Fletcher's efforts at striking back at the Clans had thus far ended in dismal failure, so after Morgraine-Ryan falsely claimed to have dealt a series of defeats to the Falcons, the two pirates agreed to combine their forces and thus the New Belt Pirates were formed.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the origins of the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Susie Morgraine-Ryan's parentage</ref><ref name=FMU199-NBP-2>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Fletcher was considered a stable pirate king of the Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=TP2-82-O-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Origins", the origins of Susie Morgraine-Ryan</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Clan Wolf forces batter the Belt Pirates during the invasion</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-3>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Clan Wolf rebuffs the Belt Pirates easily</ref><ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-4>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "The Clan Invasion", Morgraine-Ryan and Fletcher combine forces</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-1>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the shipyards at Star's End help the Belt Pirates remain viable</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-2>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the Clans initially bypass Star's End</ref> |
===Against the Clans=== | ===Against the Clans=== | ||
| − | Surprisingly, the new pirate band recorded a series of successes against the Clans from well behind their lines, capturing supplies and even taking possession of a number of [[Clan]] [[OmniMechs]]. Other pirates and ex-mercenaries soon began flocking to the New Belt Pirates' banner. They were even able to obtain enough [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suits to outfit a [[squad]] of troopers.<ref name=FMP129/><ref name=TP2-82- | + | Surprisingly, the new pirate band recorded a series of successes against the Clans from well behind their lines, capturing supplies and even taking possession of a number of [[Clan]] [[OmniMechs]]. Other pirates and ex-mercenaries soon began flocking to the New Belt Pirates' banner. They were even able to obtain enough [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suits to outfit a [[squad]] of troopers.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the New Belt Pirates begin successfully raiding the Clans</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-NBP-TOE-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Clan OmniMechs can be found among the New Belt Pirates circa 3064</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", TO&E - Elementals</ref><ref name=TP2-82-CS-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Current Situation", the New Belt Pirates recruit other pirates and small mercenary groups</ref> By [[3057]], the New Belt Pirates had begun raiding Clan Wolf worlds in earnest.<ref name=ER3062-27-TOE3057-NBP-11>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 27, "Timeline of Events (The Rimward Periphery)", "3057", the New Belt Pirates raid Clan Wolf Worlds in 3057</ref> [[ilKhan]] [[Ulric Kerensky]] was forced to take the situation seriously, dispatching [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] and ''[[solahma]]'' warriors to answer the challenge posed by the bandits.<ref name=TP2-82-CS-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 82, "Current Situation", Ulric Kerensky begins sending units to hunt down the pirates</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-3>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Ulric sends ''solahma'' troops to deal with the New Belt Pirates</ref> Kerensky was considering taking greater measures when the [[Refusal War]] broke out, forcing him to put all such plans aside.<ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-3>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", the Refusal War prevents the Clans from acting against the New Belt Pirates</ref> |
| − | In the aftermath of the Refusal War, the New Belt Pirates began raiding planets in Clan Wolf's [[Clan Occupation Zones|occupation zone]] with ever greater boldness, taking advantage of the weakened [[Clan Wolf Touman | + | In the aftermath of the Refusal War, the New Belt Pirates began raiding planets in Clan Wolf's [[Clan Occupation Zones|occupation zone]] with ever greater boldness, taking advantage of the weakened [[Clan Wolf Touman]]. One rumor even claimed the pirates had seized a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[WarShip]], though this appears not to have been the case. They had several noted victories in [[3058]] and early [[3059]], but that was expected to soon change as [[Khan]] [[Vladimir Ward]] devoted more forces towards neutralizing this threat as opposed to relying on his ''solahma'' units for pirate-hunting operations.<ref name=SS123124-BA-NBP-1>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 123-124, "Bandit Activity", the New Belt Pirates in 3058 and 3059</ref><ref name=TP2-80-NBP-2>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 80, "New Belt Pirates", the New Belt Pirates take advantage of the disarray in Clans Wolf and Jade Falcon</ref><ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-4>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", the New Belt Pirates take advantage of the post–Refusal War environment</ref><ref name=TP2-83-CS-NBP-5>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 83, "Current Situation", rumors that the New Belt Pirates captured a Ghost Bear WarShip</ref> |
| − | In [[3060]], Morgraine-Ryan led an attack on the world of [[Kore]], a backwater Periphery world owned by the [[Alfin Mining Corporation]]. She was seeking a supply depot established by [[Clan Steel Viper]] years before. Elements of the [[Storm Riders]] [[mercenary]] unit managed to drive her off without her prize.<ref name=GOW>''Ghost of Winter''</ref> | + | In [[3060]], Morgraine-Ryan led an attack on the world of [[Kore]], a backwater Periphery world owned by the [[Alfin Mining Corporation]]. She was seeking a supply depot established by [[Clan Steel Viper]] years before. Elements of the [[Storm Riders]] [[mercenary]] unit managed to drive her off without her prize.<ref name=GOW-NBP-1>''Ghost of Winter'', Susie Morgraine-Ryan attacks Kore</ref> |
| − | Despite their continued successes, by [[3064]] both pirate leaders began questioning the wisdom of their partnership, as both began looking for ways to eliminate the other. Morgraine-Ryan, in particular, began launching independent raids against the Clans.<ref name=FMP129/> Fletcher, for her part, soon began to have private dealings with the [[Word of Blake]], who were cultivating contacts with pirate kings throughout the Periphery.<ref name=FMU199/> | + | Despite their continued successes, by [[3064]] both pirate leaders began questioning the wisdom of their partnership, as both began looking for ways to eliminate the other. Morgraine-Ryan, in particular, began launching independent raids against the Clans.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-3>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", division within the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Morgraine-Ryan's actions lead to tensions with Fletcher</ref> Fletcher, for her part, soon began to have private dealings with the [[Word of Blake]], who were cultivating contacts with pirate kings throughout the Periphery.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgan Fletcher makes connections with the Word of Blake</ref> |
===Facing the Wolves=== | ===Facing the Wolves=== | ||
| − | In April [[3064]], Clan Wolf's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] finally launched a direct attack on the New Belt Pirates at Novo Cressidas on Star's End. The Wolves faced intense resistance both in orbit and on the ground, as the ''[[Loping Wolf]]'', a ''[[Union-C]]''-class [[DropShip]] was destroyed before making planetfall. By all accounts, the pirates gave a good accounting of themselves, taking full advantage of their knowledge of the terrain to cost the Wolves up to a [[Cluster]] worth of troops, though they reportedly lost 20 'Mechs in the process, along with much of their [[infantry]]. The New Belt Pirates were forced to abandon their main base, withdrawing into the local caverns. Satisfied with the damage they had inflicted and | + | In April [[3064]], Clan Wolf's [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Wolf)|Omega Galaxy]] finally launched a direct attack on the New Belt Pirates at Novo Cressidas on Star's End. The Wolves faced intense resistance both in orbit and on the ground, as the ''[[Loping Wolf]]'', a ''[[Union-C]]''-class [[DropShip]] was destroyed before making planetfall. By all accounts, the pirates gave a good accounting of themselves, taking full advantage of their knowledge of the terrain to cost the Wolves up to a [[Cluster]] worth of troops, though they reportedly lost 20 'Mechs in the process, along with much of their [[infantry]]. The New Belt Pirates were forced to abandon their main base, withdrawing into the local caverns. Satisfied with the damage they had inflicted and weary of further ambushes, the Wolves did not pursue them.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-4>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Clan Wolf sends a full Galaxy on a pirate-hunting mission, destroying one battalion of New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=TPOC1720-NBP-1>''The Price of Conviction'', pp. 17-20, Omega Galaxy assaults the New Belt Pirates at Star's End</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-4>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Vlad Ward sends a full Galaxy to deal with the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-5>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", Omega Galaxy fails to destroy the New Belt Pirates</ref> |
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===Destruction=== | ===Destruction=== | ||
| − | Although they survived the Wolves' attack, the heavy losses led to irreparable divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan. In [[3066]], Morgraine-Ryan, holding Fletcher responsible for the crackdown by the Wolf Clan, finally ousted the other pirate in an action that cost the New Belt Pirates another company. Susie Morgraine-Ryan now had sole command of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FMU199/><ref name= | + | Although they survived the Wolves' attack, the heavy losses led to irreparable divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan. In [[3066]], Morgraine-Ryan, holding Fletcher responsible for the crackdown by the Wolf Clan, finally ousted the other pirate in an action that cost the New Belt Pirates another company. Susie Morgraine-Ryan now had sole command of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-5>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan blamed Fletcher for drawing the Wolves upon them, despite her own raids</ref><ref name=FMU199-NBP-3>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan ousts Fletcher as leader of the New Belt Pirates</ref><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 11, "Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan takes sole command of the New Belt Pirates, blaming Morgan Fletcher for the losses to Clan Wolf</ref><ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-6>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the divisions between Fletcher and Morgraine-Ryan prove fatal</ref> The bandits now went to ground, keeping a low profile as they attempted to recover their strength.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-6>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 199, "New Belt Pirates", Morgraine-Ryan and her forces went to ground to recover and plan revenge</ref> At this time, the New Belt Pirates were at 60 percent strength of their two battalions, with a veteran rating and fanatical loyalty to Morgraine-Ryan.<ref name=FMU204-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 204, "Periphery TO&E: Pirates", the New Belt Pirates composition in 3067</ref> One noteworthy member of the pirate band was Jason "The Clyde" Marshall, a company commander and ''[[Venom]]'' pilot who had previously supported Fletcher and had survived her fall from power, but whose own future was now in doubt.<ref name=TRO3055U-26-V-NBP-1>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 26, "Notable MechWarriors", Jason Marshall is a member of the New Belt Pirates</ref> |
| − | During the early [[Jihad]], Clans [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]] were in perpetual conflict in the rimward Periphery. The New Belt Pirates attempted to take advantage of the chaos in a new series of raids against the Horses. Though they were initially distracted by the Hellions and the Wolves, Khan [[James Cobb]] never forgot about the New Belt Pirates, and in [[3074]] he sent [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy]] to deal with the bandits once and for all. Although their asteroid field had long since proved an impressive defense against incoming DropShips, against crack [[Clan]] [[ProtoMechs]] and Elementals, they proved easier game. Realizing her vaunted orbital defenses were on the verge of failing, Morgraine-Ryan attempted to make a run for it. This led to a complete collapse of the New Belt Pirates' defenses, as the Horses secured the shipyards and Star's End.<ref name=MAMTSD144/> | + | During the early [[Jihad]], Clans [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Ice Hellion|Ice Hellion]] were in perpetual conflict in the rimward Periphery. The New Belt Pirates attempted to take advantage of the chaos in a new series of raids against the Horses. Though they were initially distracted by the Hellions and the Wolves, Khan [[James Cobb]] never forgot about the New Belt Pirates, and in [[3074]] he sent [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Hell's Horses)|Beta Galaxy]] to deal with the bandits once and for all. Although their asteroid field had long since proved an impressive defense against incoming DropShips, against crack [[Clan]] [[ProtoMechs]] and Elementals, they proved easier game. Realizing her vaunted orbital defenses were on the verge of failing, Morgraine-Ryan attempted to make a run for it. This led to a complete collapse of the New Belt Pirates' defenses, as the Horses secured the shipyards and Star's End.<ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-7>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 144, "Star's End (Novo Cressidas)", the New Belt Pirates interfere with Clan Hell's Horses, are destroyed in turn in 3074</ref> |
| − | A report in [[3079]] by [[David Lear]] for [[Devlin Stone]] confirmed the destruction of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FRP17-PF-NBP-1>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 17 | + | A report in [[3079]] by [[David Lear]] for [[Devlin Stone]] confirmed the destruction of the New Belt Pirates.<ref name=FRP17-PF-NBP-1>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 17, "Pirate Forces", the New Belt Pirates are confirmed destroyed</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Belt Pirates''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Belt Pirates''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher II]]|| | + | | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher II]]||3052 - 3066<ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1/><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2/> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]]||3052 - 3066<ref name=FMP129/> | + | | Co-Pirate Queen||[[Susie Morgraine-Ryan]]||[[3052]] - [[3066]]<ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-1/><ref name=FMP129-NBP-O-2/> |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Pirate Queen|| | + | | Pirate Queen||[[Morgan Fletcher]]||3066 - [[3074]]<ref name=FMU199-NBP-2/> |
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|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The New Belt Pirates were known to hit hard and then quickly pull back once they secured their objective, giving their foes no time to counterattack. When forced into a stand-up battle, they hit hard then faded, repeating the tactic until they wore down the enemy.<ref name=FMP129-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129 | + | The New Belt Pirates were known to hit hard and then quickly pull back once they secured their objective, giving their foes no time to counterattack. When forced into a stand-up battle, they hit hard then faded, repeating the tactic until they wore down the enemy.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-T-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", "Tactics", the New Belt Pirates tactics</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3064=== | ===3064=== | ||
| − | '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> | + | '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", Table of Organization and Equipment of the New Belt Pirates</ref> |
* First Battalion | * First Battalion | ||
** CO: Morgan Fletcher II | ** CO: Morgan Fletcher II | ||
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** CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan | ** CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan | ||
| − | '''Susie's Valkyries''' ([[Wing (Formation)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> | + | '''Susie's Valkyries''' ([[Wing (Formation)|Wing]]/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1/> |
:* CO: [[Takki Midora|Takki "Topper" Midora]] | :* CO: [[Takki Midora|Takki "Topper" Midora]] | ||
| − | '''Star's End Armored Infantry''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129/> | + | '''Star's End Armored Infantry''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FMP129-NBP-TOE-1/> |
:* CO: [[Zania Courschew|Zania "Zany" Courschew]] | :* CO: [[Zania Courschew|Zania "Zany" Courschew]] | ||
The infantry regiment includes armored transports, [[jump infantry]] and a squad of Elementals. | The infantry regiment includes armored transports, [[jump infantry]] and a squad of Elementals. | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU204/> | + | '''New Belt Pirates''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMU204-NBP-1/> |
:* CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan | :* CO: Susie Morgraine-Ryan | ||
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| + | ==Apocryphal== | ||
| + | {{ApocryphalContentStart}}In the video game expansion ''[[MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]]'', Susie Morgraine-Ryan and the New Belt Pirates are the end-game antagonists, as they have been raiding the world of [[Veil]] for germanium in the aftermath of [[Operation Bulldog]].<ref>''MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack''</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Star's End]] | ||
| + | * [[MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The "Morgan Fletcher" who was co-commander of the New Belt Pirates is referenced to as '''Morgan Fletcher II''' in ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | + | * The New Belt Pirates emblem was a crowned skull against a circular black field.<ref name=FMP129-NBP-44>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 129, "New Belt Pirates: Harassing the Clans", the New Belt Pirates Crest</ref> |
| − | * It is strongly implied, though never explicitly stated, that Fletcher was killed when Morgraine-Ryan took command. | + | * The "Morgan Fletcher" who was co-commander of the New Belt Pirates is referenced to as '''Morgan Fletcher II''' in ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' <ref name=FMP129-NBP-1/>, ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' <ref name=TP2-82-TCI-NBP-2/> and ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' <ref name=MAMTSD144-SE-NBP-4/>, among other sources. This strongly implies she was the successor to the presumed "original" Morgan Fletcher, who led the Belt Pirates as of [[3025]]. Other sources simply refer to her as Morgan Fletcher.<ref name=FMU199-NBP-1/><ref name=HBMPS11-P-NBP-11/> |
| − | * The Table of Organization and Equipment for Periphery Independents in ''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'' erroneously lists the New Belt Pirates as '''Susie's Rebels''' as of 3058, with [[Colonel]] Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan in sole command of two veteran battalions on Star's End.<ref name=TP2-78>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 78 | + | * It is strongly implied, though never explicitly stated, that Fletcher was killed when Morgraine-Ryan took command. |
| − | * In an apparent | + | * The Table of Organization and Equipment for Periphery Independents in ''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' erroneously lists the New Belt Pirates as '''Susie's Rebels''' as of 3058, with [[Colonel]] Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan in sole command of two veteran battalions on Star's End.<ref name=TP2-78-PI-NBP-1>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'', p. 78, "Periphery Independents (Deployment as of 3058)", the New Belt Pirates are listed as Susie's Rebels</ref> The timing of this is contradicted by multiple sources. |
| + | * In an apparent editiorial mistake, The novel ''[[Ghost of Winter]]'', retelling the strory of Morgraine-Ryan raiding Kore in 3060, makes no mention of the New Belt Pirates, simply referring to the bandits as Ryan's Rebels.<ref name=GOW-NBP-1/> | ||
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| + | ===Game Notes=== | ||
| + | When rolling to determine lance composition, a result of "2" or "12" may substitute a roll on the corresponding weight class column of any Clan Random 'Mech Assignment Table. When using ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' rules, any New Belt Pirate Character gained +6 points to their survival skill.<ref name=FMP155-NBP-1>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 155, "Bandit Kingdoms: New Belt Pirates", the New Belt Pirates special rules</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 3: Pirates Moon Expansion Pack]]'' |
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[The Price of Conviction]]'' | * ''[[The Price of Conviction]]'' | ||
* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Pirate Commands|New Belt Pirates]] | [[Category:Pirate Commands|New Belt Pirates]] | ||