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Line 14: ==History== ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== − Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors who had traveled from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he formed an independent command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. + Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors who had traveled from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he formed an independent command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. − Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Krispin Romanov, to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable light. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the [[Principality of Regulus]] accused the Captain-General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would receive favored status, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> + Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Krispin Romanov, to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable light. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the [[Principality of Regulus]] accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would receive favored status, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> Every member of the "mercenaries" has sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to undertake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully complete this quest. Due to the unusual and disparate nature of these quests, the insignia of the Crusaders can be seen throughout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed especially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusaders' reputation of chivalrous conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> Every member of the "mercenaries" has sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to undertake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully complete this quest. Due to the unusual and disparate nature of these quests, the insignia of the Crusaders can be seen throughout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed especially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusaders' reputation of chivalrous conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> ===Operations in the Inner Sphere=== ===Operations in the Inner Sphere=== − The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October [[3068]] it deserted its garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. It was ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> + The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October 3068 it deserted their garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. They were ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> − The Crusaders were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they were assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit received major upgrades. + The unit were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they were assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit received major upgrades. − In [[3076]], the Crusaders dropped onto [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] to rescue [[Thomas Marik]]'s wife and children. They sustained serious damage on their approach, and later took more damage from their fight with the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|Fifteenth Division]]. Though they were able to recover some survivors of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], the Crusaders were destroyed by the Fifteenth Division.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 12 "Aftermath"</ref> + In [[3076]], the Crusaders dropped onto [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] to rescue [[Thomas Marik]]'s wife and children. They sustained serious damage on their approach, and later took more damage from their fight with the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]]. Though they were able to recover some survivors of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], the Crusaders were destroyed by the 15th Division.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 12 "Aftermath"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 44:
Line 44: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − At its formation, the unit was a mix of elite and green pilots. Sir Romanov worked hard at integration, but the unit had no coherent tactics. + At its formation, the unit was a mix of elite and green pilots. Sir Romanov had to work hard for these units work closer together, resulting in the unit did have any tactics. − As of [[3067]], the unit has never fought well as a regiment and tries to avoid doing so if possible. Its members excel as individual duelists and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Duelist, tries to operate in small groups.</ref> + As of [[3067]], the unit had never fought well as a regiment and tries to avoid doing so if possible. Its members excel as individual duelists and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Duelist, tries operates in small groups.</ref> ==Dragoon Ratings== ==Dragoon Ratings== Line 62:
Line 62: : 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome : 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome : 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow : 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Connaught]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> The unit had a mixed complement of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossessed pilots who joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mechs were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech equipped with Swords, such as the ''[[No-Dachi]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Connaught]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> The unit was mix compliment of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossessed pilots whom joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mechs were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech equipped with Swords, such as the ''[[No-Dachi]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> ===3067=== ===3067=== Line 72:
Line 72: ===Support=== ===Support=== − When formed, the unit had no supporting combat regiments or transportation units.+ The unit when it formed it had no supportive combat regiments or transportation units. − By 3067, the unit possessed only half the DropShips needed to move the entire unit. A [[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|''Star Lord''-class]] [[JumpShip]] from the Periphery volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> + By 3067, the unit possessed only half the DropShips needed to move the entire unit. Also, from the periphery a [[Star Lord (JumpShip)|''Star Lord'' Class]] [[JumpShip]] volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> − ==Rules== + ==Notes== − <div class="gamerules">+ − The Crusaders are a veteran unit. Due to their specialization in dueling, the Crusaders suffer an initiative penalty if they field more than more one 'Mech. This penalty increases with more units on the field. These penalties can be offset by Crusader's battalion leadership. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation a small initiative bonus. Major Hiro Watanabi has an increased initiative bonus. These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses, and all initiative modifiers for the unit are combined.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref>+ ==Game Notes== − </div>+ ===Force Specific Rules from Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised=== + When using the Crusaders, rolling up skills based on the Veteran table for pilots. Due to their specialization in dueling, the Crusaders suffer from a -2 initiative if they field more than more one 'Mech. This increase as if more a on the field, -3 for Lancers, -4 for Companies, -5 for Battalions or larger. These penalties can be offset by Crusader's battalions leaders. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation with +1 inititive. This adds up as more present, with exception of Major Hiro Watanabi has bonus of +2 inititive. + These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 84:
Line 86: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== + *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' + *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' − *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]]
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| Designation = Romanov's Crusaders | | Designation = Romanov's Crusaders | ||
| Formed = [[3055]] | | Formed = [[3055]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[ | + | Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors who had traveled from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he formed an independent command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. |
| − | Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Krispin Romanov, to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable light. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the [[Principality of Regulus]] accused the Captain | + | Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Krispin Romanov, to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable light. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the [[Principality of Regulus]] accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would receive favored status, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> |
Every member of the "mercenaries" has sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to undertake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully complete this quest. Due to the unusual and disparate nature of these quests, the insignia of the Crusaders can be seen throughout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed especially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusaders' reputation of chivalrous conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> | Every member of the "mercenaries" has sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to undertake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully complete this quest. Due to the unusual and disparate nature of these quests, the insignia of the Crusaders can be seen throughout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed especially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusaders' reputation of chivalrous conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> | ||
===Operations in the Inner Sphere=== | ===Operations in the Inner Sphere=== | ||
| − | The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October | + | The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October 3068 it deserted their garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. They were ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> |
| − | The | + | The unit were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they were assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit received major upgrades. |
| − | In [[3076]], the Crusaders dropped onto [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] to rescue [[Thomas Marik]]'s wife and children. They sustained serious damage on their approach, and later took more damage from their fight with the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)| | + | In [[3076]], the Crusaders dropped onto [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] to rescue [[Thomas Marik]]'s wife and children. They sustained serious damage on their approach, and later took more damage from their fight with the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|15th Division]]. Though they were able to recover some survivors of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], the Crusaders were destroyed by the 15th Division.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 12 "Aftermath"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | At its formation, the unit was a mix of elite and green pilots. Sir Romanov | + | At its formation, the unit was a mix of elite and green pilots. Sir Romanov had to work hard for these units work closer together, resulting in the unit did have any tactics. |
| − | As of [[3067]], the unit | + | As of [[3067]], the unit had never fought well as a regiment and tries to avoid doing so if possible. Its members excel as individual duelists and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Duelist, tries operates in small groups.</ref> |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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: 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome | : 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome | ||
: 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow | : 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Connaught]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> The unit | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Connaught]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> The unit was mix compliment of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossessed pilots whom joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mechs were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech equipped with Swords, such as the ''[[No-Dachi]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
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===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
| − | + | The unit when it formed it had no supportive combat regiments or transportation units. | |
| − | By 3067, the unit possessed only half the DropShips needed to move the entire unit. | + | By 3067, the unit possessed only half the DropShips needed to move the entire unit. Also, from the periphery a [[Star Lord (JumpShip)|''Star Lord'' Class]] [[JumpShip]] volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> |
| − | ==Rules== | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ==Game Notes== | |
| − | + | ===Force Specific Rules from Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised=== | |
| + | When using the Crusaders, rolling up skills based on the Veteran table for pilots. Due to their specialization in dueling, the Crusaders suffer from a -2 initiative if they field more than more one 'Mech. This increase as if more a on the field, -3 for Lancers, -4 for Companies, -5 for Battalions or larger. These penalties can be offset by Crusader's battalions leaders. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation with +1 inititive. This adds up as more present, with exception of Major Hiro Watanabi has bonus of +2 inititive. | ||
| + | These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 | ||
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] | ||