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| − | '''Pandora's Box''' was a [[mercenary unit]] formed on [[Gan Singh]] in the [[Chaos March]] from several orphaned military and mercenary commands that had nowhere to go in the wake of [[Operation | + | '''Pandora's Box''' was a [[mercenary unit]] formed on [[Gan Singh]] in the [[Chaos March]] from several orphaned military and mercenary commands that had nowhere to go in the wake of [[Operation GUERRERO]].<ref name=MSU>''Mercenary Supplemental Update'', p. 94</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Hoping to escape Gan Singh as it devolved into chaos, enigmatic mercenary commander [[Pandora Black]] formed an ad | + | Hoping to escape Gan Singh as it devolved into chaos, enigmatic mercenary commander [[Pandora Black]] formed an ad hoc command on Gan Singh from remnants of the [[Third Donegal Guards]], the [[First FedCom RCT]], a small irregular [[Capellan Confederation]] unit called TaoTao KowGun Laufu and the [[Dark Night]], a mercenary unit that had not even lasted long enough to properly register with the [[MRBC]].<ref name=MSU/> |
Black managed to broker a deal with the forming [[Styk Commonality]] in [[3058]] for their first contract, a lucrative garrison contract that extended into [[3061]]. Pandora's Box was not yet properly registered as a mercenary unit with the MRBC at the time, which technically marked them an irregular unit and later dragged their [[Dragoon Rating]] down somewhat.<ref name=MSU/> | Black managed to broker a deal with the forming [[Styk Commonality]] in [[3058]] for their first contract, a lucrative garrison contract that extended into [[3061]]. Pandora's Box was not yet properly registered as a mercenary unit with the MRBC at the time, which technically marked them an irregular unit and later dragged their [[Dragoon Rating]] down somewhat.<ref name=MSU/> | ||
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During the [[FedCom Civil War]] Pandora's Box hired out primarily as a troubleshooter or short-term high-risk garrison force, mostly for nobles or large corporations. Their subsequent contracts during the [[Jihad]] were so low-profile that the MRBC figured they might simply be hiding from potential [[Word of Blake]] reprisals; however, the unit was also known for taking off-the-books jobs (another factor dragging their Dragoon Rating down).<ref name=MSU/> | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] Pandora's Box hired out primarily as a troubleshooter or short-term high-risk garrison force, mostly for nobles or large corporations. Their subsequent contracts during the [[Jihad]] were so low-profile that the MRBC figured they might simply be hiding from potential [[Word of Blake]] reprisals; however, the unit was also known for taking off-the-books jobs (another factor dragging their Dragoon Rating down).<ref name=MSU/> | ||
| − | In [[3136]] was searching for a new contract, asking possible employers to contact them on the mercenary center on [[Irian]].<ref> | + | In [[3136]], the unit was searching for a new contract, asking possible employers to contact them on the mercenary center on [[Irian]].<ref>''Dark Age: 3136 Levin's List'', p. 3: "24 March 3136"</ref> |
| − | In [[3140]] Pandora's Box was garrisoning [[Wisconsin]] when the [[Hateful Survivors]] pirate band raided the planet. The raid was repelled, but Lieutenant Sarafina Black was killed in the action.<ref name=TRO3145M>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 26</ref> | + | In [[3140]], Pandora's Box was garrisoning [[Wisconsin]] when the [[Hateful Survivors]] pirate band [[Battle of Wisconsin (3140)|raided]] the planet. The raid was repelled, but [[Lieutenant]] [[Sarafina Black]] was killed in the action.<ref name=TRO3145M>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 26</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
| − | Parts from [[Tao | + | Parts from [[Tao 'Mechworks]] on [[Styk]] helped grow the unit to [[company]] size during their first contract, and on the [[Mercenary's Star (hiring hall)|Mercenary's Star]] of [[Outreach]] they later expanded to two companies and, by [[3071]], a battalion consisting of three strengthened companies, two composed of 'Mechs and one of mixed vehicles and infantry.<ref name=MSU/> |
In the battle on Wisconsin in 3140, Pandora's Box deployed three lances of ''[[Koshi (BattleMech)|Koshi]]''s.<ref name=TRO3145M/> | In the battle on Wisconsin in 3140, Pandora's Box deployed three lances of ''[[Koshi (BattleMech)|Koshi]]''s.<ref name=TRO3145M/> | ||
| − | As of [[3145]], Pandora's Box was two battalions strong, and led by Colonel [[Wilhelmina Sturgeon]]. They were employed by the [[Free Worlds League]] and deployed on [[Asuncion]]. The command was a Regular/Reliable unit rated at a "D" | + | As of [[3145]], Pandora's Box was two battalions strong, and led by Colonel [[Wilhelmina Sturgeon]]. They were employed by the [[Free Worlds League]] and deployed on [[Asuncion]]. The command was a Regular/Reliable unit rated at a "D" rating and operating at eighty percent of nominal full strength.<ref name=FM3145p182>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 182</ref> They counted former [[Solaris Games]] contender Captain [[Margeaux Le Maire]], a once famous ''[[Carronade]]'' pilot, among their roster.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 146</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Dark Age: 3136 Levin's List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:02, 9 April 2024
- This article is about the mercenary unit. For the MWDA scenario, see Pandora's Box (scenario).
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| Pandora's Box | |
| Formed | 3057 |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Pandora's Box was a mercenary unit formed on Gan Singh in the Chaos March from several orphaned military and mercenary commands that had nowhere to go in the wake of Operation GUERRERO.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Hoping to escape Gan Singh as it devolved into chaos, enigmatic mercenary commander Pandora Black formed an ad hoc command on Gan Singh from remnants of the Third Donegal Guards, the First FedCom RCT, a small irregular Capellan Confederation unit called TaoTao KowGun Laufu and the Dark Night, a mercenary unit that had not even lasted long enough to properly register with the MRBC.[1]
Black managed to broker a deal with the forming Styk Commonality in 3058 for their first contract, a lucrative garrison contract that extended into 3061. Pandora's Box was not yet properly registered as a mercenary unit with the MRBC at the time, which technically marked them an irregular unit and later dragged their Dragoon Rating down somewhat.[1]
During the FedCom Civil War Pandora's Box hired out primarily as a troubleshooter or short-term high-risk garrison force, mostly for nobles or large corporations. Their subsequent contracts during the Jihad were so low-profile that the MRBC figured they might simply be hiding from potential Word of Blake reprisals; however, the unit was also known for taking off-the-books jobs (another factor dragging their Dragoon Rating down).[1]
In 3136, the unit was searching for a new contract, asking possible employers to contact them on the mercenary center on Irian.[2]
In 3140, Pandora's Box was garrisoning Wisconsin when the Hateful Survivors pirate band raided the planet. The raid was repelled, but Lieutenant Sarafina Black was killed in the action.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Pandora's Box | |||
| Pandora Black | 3057 | ||
| Colonel | Wilhelmina Sturgeon | 3145[4] | |
Equipment[edit]
Parts from Tao 'Mechworks on Styk helped grow the unit to company size during their first contract, and on the Mercenary's Star of Outreach they later expanded to two companies and, by 3071, a battalion consisting of three strengthened companies, two composed of 'Mechs and one of mixed vehicles and infantry.[1]
In the battle on Wisconsin in 3140, Pandora's Box deployed three lances of Koshis.[3]
As of 3145, Pandora's Box was two battalions strong, and led by Colonel Wilhelmina Sturgeon. They were employed by the Free Worlds League and deployed on Asuncion. The command was a Regular/Reliable unit rated at a "D" rating and operating at eighty percent of nominal full strength.[4] They counted former Solaris Games contender Captain Margeaux Le Maire, a once famous Carronade pilot, among their roster.[5]
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
Unknown.