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| Formed = April 3021 | | Formed = April 3021 | ||
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| − | | Previous Designation = | + | | Previous Designation = Third Company, Tarwater's Battalion |
| − | | Nickname = | + | | Nickname = Silversteen's Stallions;<br/>Sorenson's Sabres |
| Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] | | Affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] | ||
| − | | Parent Command = [[5th Sword of Light]]<br/>[[Otomo]] | + | | Parent Command = [[5th Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]];<br/>[[Otomo]] |
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Sorenson's Sabres''' was an elite independent [[thirty-first century]] [[BattleMech]] Company for the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] belonging to the [[5th Sword of Light]] Regiment. | + | '''Sorenson's Sabres''' was an elite independent [[thirty-first century]] [[BattleMech]] Company for the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] belonging to the [[5th Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]] Regiment. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Renaming==== |
| − | Late in the [[Third Succession War]] the commanding officer of | + | Late in the [[Third Succession War]] the commanding officer of Third Company, Tarwater's Battalion, Captain [[Abraham Silvereen]], was killed in a food riot on [[Worrell]]. Then ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] was placed in command of the company by ''Tai-sho'' [[Palmer Conti]], commander of the Fifth Sword of Light Regiment. ''Tai-i'' Sorenson then officially renamed Third Company, '''Silvereen's Stallions''' to '''Sorenson's Sabres''' as of April [[3021]].<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 33: For the Glory of the Golden Pillar - Actual order to Daniel Sorenson take command of Third Company, announcement of the creation of Sorenson's Sabre after dissolving Stallions</ref> |
| − | Shortly after ''Tai-i'' Sorenson took command the DCMS reassigned all but one of his aerospace fighters to support the Galedon V campaign. Daniel Sorenson reorganized the company to follow a unique tactical doctrine. The | + | Shortly after ''Tai-i'' Sorenson took command the DCMS reassigned all but one of his aerospace fighters to support the Galedon V campaign. Daniel Sorenson reorganized the company to follow a unique tactical doctrine. The Sabres' use of an aerospace fighter and a LAM as part of their 'Mech force made them the most unusually configured company in DCMS service at the time.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', p. 12: Brief History</ref> |
| − | ====The | + | ====The 3021–3022 Raids of the Lyran Commonwealth==== |
In July [[3021]], the unit was deployed on its first mission as Sabres, conducting raids on the House Steiner worlds of [[Fatima]], [[Fort Loudon]], and [[Morningside]]. During these raids, the Fifth's doctrine of hitting fast and hitting hard served the unit well. The Sabres typically bypassed the defenders' positions to hit unguarded civilian complexes. These strikes were aimed to demoralize the opposition. On Fort Loudon and Fatima, the unit city fighting proved highly successful, especially with use of the unit's rare ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'' conducting pinpoint strafes when needed. | In July [[3021]], the unit was deployed on its first mission as Sabres, conducting raids on the House Steiner worlds of [[Fatima]], [[Fort Loudon]], and [[Morningside]]. During these raids, the Fifth's doctrine of hitting fast and hitting hard served the unit well. The Sabres typically bypassed the defenders' positions to hit unguarded civilian complexes. These strikes were aimed to demoralize the opposition. On Fort Loudon and Fatima, the unit city fighting proved highly successful, especially with use of the unit's rare ''[[Phoenix Hawk LAM]]'' conducting pinpoint strafes when needed. | ||
| − | The most noted action during the campaign was on Fatima, where in the city of Nueve Lisbon. ''Tai-i'' Sorenson used tactical trickery to fool the defenders into believing the Sabres were a much larger force. By fooling the Lyran troops into retreating from the Sabres' "regimental" size, they were able to hit their city targets with ease. | + | The most noted action during the campaign was on Fatima, where in the city of Nueve Lisbon. ''Tai-i'' Sorenson used tactical trickery to fool the defenders into believing the Sabres were a much larger force. By fooling the Lyran troops into retreating from the Sabres' "regimental" size, they were able to hit their city targets with ease. |
| − | By the time the unit pushed as far as the world of [[Pandora]], the unit had depleted its resources and badly needed refitting. Fortunately, despite its weakened condition, the unit caught House Steiner defenders by complete surprise. In January [[3022]], the unit would return to the [[Galedon Military District]] stationed on [[Bad News]]. There the unit began a year of refit and relaxation from their long and successful string of raids.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres | + | By the time the unit pushed as far as the world of [[Pandora]], the unit had depleted its resources and badly needed refitting. Fortunately, despite its weakened condition, the unit caught House Steiner defenders by complete surprise. In January [[3022]], the unit would return to the [[Galedon Military District]] stationed on [[Bad News]]. There the unit began a year of refit and relaxation from their long and successful string of raids.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', p. 12: Sorenson's Sabres - Original raid against House Steiner after its formation in 3021</ref> |
====Garrison duty and Pirates==== | ====Garrison duty and Pirates==== | ||
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The unit's garrison duties ended when it and the rest of Tarwater's Battalion were deployed to the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] world of [[New Caledonia]] May [[3023]]. What was to be a mostly uneventful garrison assignment became effectively a relief mission, as a battalion of pirates raiding that world for water had ground down its militia, and besieged the city of Llyddwich. | The unit's garrison duties ended when it and the rest of Tarwater's Battalion were deployed to the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] world of [[New Caledonia]] May [[3023]]. What was to be a mostly uneventful garrison assignment became effectively a relief mission, as a battalion of pirates raiding that world for water had ground down its militia, and besieged the city of Llyddwich. | ||
| − | The Sabres were deployed hastily via DropShip to the scene, where they squared off against a fast-moving group of light 'Mechs. The raiders, under the command of Bandit King Corvin | + | The Sabres were deployed hastily via DropShip to the scene, where they squared off against a fast-moving group of light 'Mechs. The raiders, under the command of Bandit King Corvin "Scourge" Scantoli,<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 33: Fourth Succession War & Death of a Pirate</ref> and were well coordinated, but were eventually driven off.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', p. 13: Sorenson's Sabres (History) - Water Raid of New Caledonia's Llyddwich city</ref> |
| − | Scantoli and his pirates would return three more times to New Caledonia, each time driven off by Tarwater's Battalion and Sorenson's Sabres, the last of which occurred on New | + | Scantoli and his pirates would return three more times to New Caledonia, each time driven off by Tarwater's Battalion and Sorenson's Sabres, the last of which occurred on New Year's Eve raid in December 3023, and Scantoli was slain at last. |
| − | ====Offensives with the | + | ====Offensives with the Fifth Sword of Light==== |
| − | The | + | The Fifth Sword of Light's invasion of Ozawa crushed most of the [[Ozawa Urban Defense Brigade]]. With the [[3rd Crucis Lancers|Third Crucis Lancers]] arrival in [[3026]], Davion Forces were able to drive off the Fifth in a few days, with the help of the surviving elements of the Ozawa Urban Defense Brigade.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', p. 42</ref> Though the fight was considered a defeat for the Fifth Sword of Light, it was considered a moral victory and indeed strengthened Sorenson's Sabres.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', pp. 39–45: "The Ozawa Campaign"</ref> |
===The Fourth Succession War=== | ===The Fourth Succession War=== | ||
====Northwind==== | ====Northwind==== | ||
| − | In the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sabres had been stationed with the Fifth Sword. Initially, the unit had not seen much action, being garrisoned along the [[House Steiner]] border. However, in [[3029]], the Fifth Sword deployed on [[Northwind]] with other elite regiments in an effort to assist [[House Liao]] against the onslaught of Hanse Davion's massive Fourth Succession War invasion of the Capellan Confederation, [[Operation | + | In the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Sabres had been stationed with the Fifth Sword. Initially, the unit had not seen much action, being garrisoned along the [[House Steiner]] border. However, in [[3029]], the Fifth Sword deployed on [[Northwind]] with other elite regiments in an effort to assist [[House Liao]] against the onslaught of Hanse Davion's massive Fourth Succession War invasion of the Capellan Confederation, [[Operation RAT]]. The Fifth Sword's commander assigned the Sabres to a special mission: the unit was to apply a prescribed coating to the paint of their 'Mechs and then walk through the city of Cromarty's water reservoir. Unbeknownst to them, ''Tai-sho'' Conti and agents of the [[ISF]] had deployed a virus in this coating whose effects were purposed to disable and kill thousands, including the planet's principal defenders. The [[5th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] was severely weakened, with only the mercenary support unit attached to it being unaffected. However, the Sabres, along with the Genyosha and Fifth Sword, would be forced to withdraw when the entire mercenary brigade of the [[Northwind Highlanders]] arrived to save the Davion forces.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 78: Northwind - Fifth Sword of Light battle on Northwind</ref><ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 34: Details of Sabres' actions on Northwind</ref> |
====Nusakan==== | ====Nusakan==== | ||
| − | On [[Nusakan]], the Sabres were used as flankers, while the majority of the unit engaged in ''Tai-sho'' Conti's gamble to attain glory for himself by destroying the [[Kell Hounds]]. However, the elite mercenary unit devastated the Fifth Sword, with the Sabres being spared heavy damage due to them being on the fringe of the battle. Conti's duel would soon be lost, and the war's end would mark disgrace for the Fifth Sword of Light.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 34 | + | On [[Nusakan]], the Sabres were used as flankers, while the majority of the unit engaged in ''Tai-sho'' Conti's gamble to attain glory for himself by destroying the [[Kell Hounds]]. However, the elite mercenary unit devastated the Fifth Sword, with the Sabres being spared heavy damage due to them being on the fringe of the battle. Conti's duel would soon be lost, and the war's end would mark disgrace for the Fifth Sword of Light.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 34: Sabres' action on Nusakan</ref> |
| − | ===The Sabres' Crisis and | + | ===The Sabres' Crisis and Fall from Grace=== |
The devastation to the Fifth Sword of Light would not affect the unit's status. Over the course of seven years, it would be used to execute quick strikes and fades across the House Davion border. | The devastation to the Fifth Sword of Light would not affect the unit's status. Over the course of seven years, it would be used to execute quick strikes and fades across the House Davion border. | ||
| − | The formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic in [[3034]] sent the Sabres into chaos. Half of its numbers were of Rasalhagian descent, which caused a clash of loyalties while stationed on [[Togura]]. Two of the unit's MechWarriors, Izora Soderstrom and Cedrick Sveinson, turned on their fellow Rasalhagian | + | The formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic in [[3034]] sent the Sabres into chaos. Half of its numbers were of Rasalhagian descent, which caused a clash of loyalties while stationed on [[Togura]]. Two of the unit's MechWarriors, Izora Soderstrom and Cedrick Sveinson, turned on their fellow Rasalhagian longtime commander. ''Tai-i'' Daniel Sorenson was forced to arrest them. Aided by unknown parties, the pair would escape overnight with a number of other Rasalhagian members of the unit's support staff.<ref name=CMKp29>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 29</ref> |
| − | ''Tai-i'' Sorenson would lead his remaining loyal warriors in pursuit of their wayward soldiers. He pleaded with them to honorably resign, but instead they fired on him. He and the rest of his warriors had no choice but to engage in combat with these now Ronin elements. The battle would turn ugly, and both were killed during the exchange of fire. A wayward laser from Vernon Marrone's ''[[Stinger]]'' would cause Eleanor Rubach, friend of Sveinson to smash Vernon's cockpit with her Mech's fist. In response, Sorenson turned his ''Marauder' | + | ''Tai-i'' Sorenson would lead his remaining loyal warriors in pursuit of their wayward soldiers. He pleaded with them to honorably resign, but instead they fired on him. He and the rest of his warriors had no choice but to engage in combat with these now Ronin elements. The battle would turn ugly, and both were killed during the exchange of fire. A wayward laser from Vernon Marrone's ''[[Stinger]]'' would cause Eleanor Rubach, friend of Sveinson, to smash Vernon's cockpit with her 'Mech's fist. In response, Sorenson turned his ''Marauder''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s guns on her for her attack against one his own people. |
| − | Ragged and reduced to two lances worth of 'Mechs, the unit returned to base to discover they had orders to deploy to | + | Ragged and reduced to two lances worth of 'Mechs, the unit returned to base to discover they had orders to deploy to aid the KungsArmé on [[Damian]] as part to shore the new Republic up. The orders from ''Kanrei'' Theodore Kurita would also include orders that allowed for any personnel who wished to leave the DCMS to do so with no problem. |
| − | The unit arrived on Damian in February of [[3035]]. By this time, the morale of the unit was shattered. Replacement personnel did not arrive until they reached the planet. When pirates under the command of Bandit King [[Hendrik Grimm III|Hendrik Grimm]] came to raid the planet, the Sabres in their demoralized state were unable to prevent the pirates from making | + | The unit arrived on Damian in February of [[3035]]. By this time, the morale of the unit was shattered. Replacement personnel did not arrive until they reached the planet. When pirates under the command of Bandit King [[Hendrik Grimm III|Hendrik Grimm]] came to raid the planet, the Sabres in their demoralized state were unable to prevent the pirates from making away with the stolen goods. The fight would mark the death of the unit's LAM pilot, Clay Moretti and their fall from grace. |
| − | The unit was then pulled from the active roster of the Fifth Sword of Light and exiled to garrison duty on the Periphery border.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 35 War of the Ronin - Sabres are shattered in the wake of the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic | + | The unit was then pulled from the active roster of the Fifth Sword of Light and exiled to garrison duty on the Periphery border.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 35: War of the Ronin - Sabres are shattered in the wake of the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic</ref> |
===Exile and Rebirth=== | ===Exile and Rebirth=== | ||
| − | The Sabres were assigned to [[Enif]], as part of defense of an Armor production complex. On world, ''Tai-i'' Sorenson was determined to rebuild his unit. With raw recruits and determination he had his new people and machine face each other in lance vs. lance training exercises. These proved to | + | The Sabres were assigned to [[Enif]], as part of defense of an Armor production complex. On world, ''Tai-i'' Sorenson was determined to rebuild his unit. With raw recruits and determination he had his new people and machine face each other in lance vs. lance training exercises. These proved to aid in rebuilding the camaraderie, improved its new members' skills. However, it was in [[3042]] where unit was put to the test when pirate arrived to raid the stocked food warehouse on the planet. The Sabres were able to intercept the raiders, capture the pirates, and their underarmed ''[[Union]]''-class DropShip. Unit morale soared as the only damage was an actuator on the unit's ''[[Jenner]]''. |
| − | Three months after the battle, unit was caught by surprise by pirates while in middle of mock fighting exercises. Fire Lance, the only lance which was not armed with training ammunition and weapon configurations stalled for time. While the rest of the company withdrew to rearm with live ammunition and make shift repairs. The raiders nearly cut unit's force in half, but last minute action took down two of the | + | Three months after the battle, unit was caught by surprise by pirates while in middle of mock fighting exercises. Fire Lance, the only lance which was not armed with training ammunition and weapon configurations stalled for time. While the rest of the company withdrew to rearm with live ammunition and make shift repairs. The raiders nearly cut unit's force in half, but last minute action took down two of the pirates' assault BattleMechs. This triggered the pirates to flee the field, with telltale sign that leader had just been taken down. |
| − | In one of the downed BattleMech was piloted by Florence "Tap" Tappis, [ | + | In one of the downed BattleMech was piloted by Florence "Tap" Tappis, [[w:Consort|consort]] to notorious Pirate Slaver: "Mad" Max Smythe who was based out of Periphery world of [[Antallos (Port Krin)|Antallos]]. The unit's resident integrator, Sharron Burgoz managed to reveal previous raid months early were elements of the [[Band of the Damned]] pirate band and they were planning a major strike against the Combine. In July, ISF interrogators arrive to work over Taps, However they gave new orders to Sorenson and his Sabres directly from Warlord of Galedon. They were ordered to secretly deploy to seek out the both Symth's Slavers and the Band of Damned. Seeking growing confidence in his unit, ''Tai-i'' Daniel Sorenson saw this as good sign for the unit. With a limited area work with, the Sabres over the months sought out the slavers and Damned. They only managed to intercept the slaver vessel with its escorts, within a year of searching they were ordered to [[Tabayama]] as a garrison force. However, notably, they were also reattached to the Fifth Sword of Light's TO&E, they had finally risen from disgrace at last.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 35–36: Border Guards/The Path of the Damned - Sabres return from disgrace by stumbling on lead on dangerous pirate band</ref> |
| − | === | + | ===3048–3049 Border Raids=== |
| − | In late [[3047]], border raids against the Draconis Combine gradually increased. Concerned of pending action, Sorenson | + | In late [[3047]], border raids against the Draconis Combine gradually increased. Concerned of pending action, Sorenson Sabres received orders from the [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of Galedon to probe Davion space to collect information regarding the Federated Commonwealth's actions.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 36, 65: Orders to probe FedCom received</ref><ref name=CMKp29/> From their base Fort Jinjiro on [[Capra]] in May 3048, the Sabres set off to check preparedness of the [[Draconis March]]. |
| − | In August, the unit made burn towards [[Udibi]], to investigate the planet's status. Intelligence so | + | In August, the unit made burn towards [[Udibi]], to investigate the planet's status. Intelligence gathered so far revealed [[AFFC]] had been stocking up on provisions. On the ground, the Sabres clash with defending merc unit known as Fuchida's Fusiliers. Sabres were surprised to find mercenaries on an unimportant world. In the battle in Outer Gorge area, they managed to inflict considerable amount damage against the large mercenary force. The Fusiliers pulled back to the city of Paulo Bay, losing two their men to the Sabres as they withdrew from the planet. Sharron Burgoz interrogation of the captured mercenaries revealed nothing of value was occurring in Robinson Operational Area.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 76–77: Touchpoint Udibi - Recon/Probe mission on Udibi, the unit's action on planet</ref> |
| − | After three months of probing the Davion border, the unit would soon return to Capri, where rendered refit and resupply of their force. In November, Capra came under attack by raiders, where the Sabres responded to repel the attack. The raiders turned out to be elements of the [[Band of the Damned]]. ''Tai-i'' Sorenson is able contact Warlord of Galedon, which dispatches the [[7th Pesht Regulars]] respond to deep raids by the Band. | + | After three months of probing the Davion border, the unit would soon return to Capri, where rendered refit and resupply of their force. In November, Capra came under attack by raiders, where the Sabres responded to repel the attack. The raiders turned out to be elements of the [[Band of the Damned]]. ''Tai-i'' Sorenson is able contact Warlord of Galedon, which dispatches the [[7th Pesht Regulars|Seventh Pesht Regulars]] respond to deep raids by the Band. |
| − | Shortly after Sabres once more resume their probing of the Davion border.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', | + | Shortly after Sabres once more resume their probing of the Davion border.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 77–78: Touchpoint Capra - Band of the Damn raided Capra while Sabres are resupply/repairing their equipment in November 3049</ref><ref name=CMKp29/> |
| − | With information from the ISF, Sabres execute a deep raid against world of [[Brundage]] in February of [[3049]]. There instructions were to stall, while intelligence mole can be recovered. The battle on outskirts of New Boyceton, turn out to be elements of the [[3rd Lyran Regulars]]. Sabres managed to stall for time, so the ISF forces could extract their spy. Unit taking damage, but was able make good their escape and allowing the spy be retrieved. The ISF spy revealed [[Fox's Teeth]] Company had been behind the raids in Galedon District. Sorenson's decides go after the Foxes, on [[Benet III]].<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', | + | With information from the ISF, Sabres execute a deep raid against world of [[Brundage]] in February of [[3049]]. There instructions were to stall, while intelligence mole can be recovered. The battle on outskirts of New Boyceton, turn out to be elements of the [[3rd Lyran Regulars|Third Lyran Regulars]]. Sabres managed to stall for time, so the ISF forces could extract their spy. Unit taking damage, but was able make good their escape and allowing the spy be retrieved. The ISF spy revealed [[Fox's Teeth]] Company had been behind the raids in Galedon District. Sorenson's decides go after the Foxes, on [[Benet III]].<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 79–80: Touchpoint Brundage - Extraction raid in FedCom leads Sabres to Fox's Teeth base</ref> |
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| − | In June, 3049, the two units clash outside of Foxes' base in Aurora Badlands. | + | In June, 3049, the two units clash outside of Foxes' base in Aurora Badlands. Sabres' battle with Foxes proves battle with where both side claims victory. As each other were wearing down, Sorenson calls for withdraw. In their fighting withdraw from the planet their comrade ''Busosenshi'' Burgoz is killed covering the Sabres' withdrawal from battle. The battle would proves to the DCMS High Command that Davions were not setting up for new conflict. Sabres would return home with score settled between them and the Raiders.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 80: Touchpoint: Dust Up - Sorenson's Sabres raid the Fox's Teeth's base on Benet III to settle the score between their two nations</ref><ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 44: Sharron Burgoz profile - Burgoz's death notes how the battle ended for the Sabres</ref> |
===Advance Equipment Trial Unit=== | ===Advance Equipment Trial Unit=== | ||
| − | For its service to House Kurita, ''Kanrei'' Theodore Kurita awarded the unit with the status of a true independence unit. No longer attached to the | + | For its service to House Kurita, ''Kanrei'' Theodore Kurita awarded the unit with the status of a true independence unit. No longer attached to the Fifth Sword of Light and other frontline regiments, the Sabres faded from TO&E and became a black ops unit, secret force. |
| − | The unit's role as an | + | The unit's role as an advance equipment trial unit for [[Experimental Technology]] became mainstay of Sabres' mission. Since 3040s, the Sabres' 'Mechs had been fitted out with experimental equipment or prototypes. Due to this status, the unit never fought in front lines of the [[Clan Invasion]] of [[3050]]. Working with scientists, the unit would be first try [[C3 computer]] and Combine's first generation of [[OmniMech|OmniMechs]].<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 37: Serving the Dragon - Unit made independent, Clan War years and role as new equipment trial unit</ref> |
| − | ===The | + | ===The Combine–Ghost Bear War=== |
| − | In [[3061]], unit's founder and commanding officer ''Tai-i'' Daniel Sorenson of | + | In [[3061]], unit's founder and commanding officer ''Tai-i'' Daniel Sorenson of Sorenson's Sabres retired from service. Command was handed to longtime unit member, Albert Benton. In moving change of command speech, ''Tai-i'' Benton announced Sorenson's Sabres would retain its name instead of changing it as old Fifth Sword of Light tradition decrees. He had said retention of the name was to honor the man who led the unit through good times and bad. |
| − | As after taking command of the unit, the Sabres were ordered to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] border with the Combine. By [[3062]] the unit deployed into the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|conflict with Ghost Bears]], that [[Black Dragon Society]] influenced [[Alshain Avengers]] triggered. The unit, for first time since 3049, saw active combat. The unit took independent actions raiding the Dominion border, gaining reputation from the Bears. So much so, that Tai-i Benton and Sabres were specifically request to attend a Trial of Possession for [[Courchevel]] to end the war. Benton | + | As after taking command of the unit, the Sabres were ordered to the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] border with the Combine. By [[3062]] the unit deployed into the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War|conflict with Ghost Bears]], that [[Black Dragon Society]] influenced [[Alshain Avengers]] triggered. The unit, for first time since 3049, saw active combat. The unit took independent actions raiding the Dominion border, gaining reputation from the Bears. So much so, that ''Tai-i'' Benton and Sabres were specifically request to attend a Trial of Possession for [[Courchevel]] to end the war. Benton single-handily took down a ''[[Kingfisher]]'' assault OmniMech in one-on-one combat. |
| − | After the war, the unit was recalled to Luthien where it was reassigned as part of the [[Otomo]] by request of Coordinator Theodore Kurita, as part his | + | After the war, the unit was recalled to Luthien where it was reassigned as part of the [[Otomo]] by request of Coordinator Theodore Kurita, as part his bodyguard unit.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 37: Bears and Beyond - New commanding officer, Ghost Bear War, and position of honor as bodyguard unit to the Coordinator</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | + | Sorenson's Sabres were assigned to operate as an independent company under the command of the [[1st Genyosha|First Genyosha]] as of December [[3067]] and were used to flank opponents and provide a reserve force in the [[Battle of Luthien (3067)|Battle of Luthien]]. The unit departed the planet in [[3071]] and were seen under contract to [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]] on [[Arcturus]] in [[3073]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 6–7: "Combatants"</ref> | |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Silversteen's Stallions ''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Silversteen's Stallions ''' | ||
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| − | | ''[[Tai-i]]'' ||[[Abraham Silversteen]]||? | + | | ''[[Tai-i]]'' ||[[Abraham Silversteen]]||?–[[3021]]<ref name=SSp16>''Sorenson's Sabres'', p. 16: Daniel Sorenson named as Commander in original publication of book</ref> |
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Sorenson's Sabres''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Sorenson's Sabres''' | ||
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| − | | ''Tai-i'' ||[[Daniel Sorenson (31st c.)|Daniel Sorenson]]|| | + | | ''Tai-i'' ||[[Daniel Sorenson (31st c.)|Daniel Sorenson]]||3021–[[3061]]<ref name=SSp16/><ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 38: Daniel Sorenson confirmed as commanding officer of Sorenson's Sabres from its conception</ref> |
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| − | | ''Tai-i'' ||[[Albert Benton]]|| | + | | ''Tai-i'' ||[[Albert Benton]]||3061–3???<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 36–37: Command Lance (3062), (3070) - Albert Benton named as ''Tai-i'' (Captain) of Sorenson's Sabres in Starterbook</ref><ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 68: Albert Benton's profile - Albert Benton shown as commanding officer of Sorenson's Sabres as of 3075</ref> |
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | === | + | ===3021–3034=== |
| − | The | + | The Sabres' composition in [[3021]] of 12 units rather than the usual 14 (12 'Mechs plus an Air Lance) increases the flexibility of the lances. The unusual composition allows for unique tactics to be employed, including those in which the fighter and LAM work closely with the 'Mechs, providing fire support and spotting enemy units. They have the ability to pin down and outmaneuver an enemy's faster 'Mechs. The Sabres during this era developed their skills as urban fighters and masters of deception. On one occasion the unit fooled less experienced defenders into thinking they were a larger, regiment-sized force. The unit principally specializes in attack and fade operations for independent actions such as raids or probes. In the very early days, the Sabres would bypass highly defended targets for less defended locations.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', pp. 13–14: Sorenson's Sabres, Composition and Tactics - basic organic makeup of 12 units, instead of independent company at that time usually containing 14 (including 2 aerospace fighters)</ref> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3021=== | ===3021=== | ||
| − | * Command [[Lance]]<ref name=" | + | * Command [[Lance]]<ref name="SSaDp3237">''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', pp. 32–37: "Unit Compositions"</ref> |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Marauder|MAD-3R ''Marauder'']] | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Marauder|MAD-3R ''Marauder'']] | ||
** [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Shytel Gutowski]] [[Warhammer|WHM-6R ''Warhammer'']] | ** [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] [[Shytel Gutowski]] [[Warhammer|WHM-6R ''Warhammer'']] | ||
** Pilot [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Samurai|SL-25 ''Samurai'']] | ** Pilot [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Samurai|SL-25 ''Samurai'']] | ||
| − | ** | + | ** MechWarrior [[Izora Soderstrom]] [[Phoenix Hawk|PHX-1K ''Phoenix Hawk'']]<!-- error in model number in original --> |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
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* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] [[Archer|ARC-2K ''Archer'']] | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] [[Archer|ARC-2K ''Archer'']] | ||
| − | ** MechWarrior [[Clay Moretti]] [[Phoenix Hawk|PHX-HK2 ''Phoenix Hawk'']] | + | ** MechWarrior [[Clay Moretti]] [[Phoenix Hawk|PHX-HK2 ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'']] |
** MechWarrior [[Eleanor Rubach]] [[Hermes II|HER-4K ''Hermes II'']] | ** MechWarrior [[Eleanor Rubach]] [[Hermes II|HER-4K ''Hermes II'']] | ||
** MechWarrior [[Vernon Marrone]] [[Wasp|WSP-1K ''Wasp'']] | ** MechWarrior [[Vernon Marrone]] [[Wasp|WSP-1K ''Wasp'']] | ||
| − | ===3030<ref name=" | + | ===3030=== |
| − | + | * Command Lance<ref name="SSaDp3237" /> | |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] MAD-3R ''Marauder'' | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] MAD-3R ''Marauder'' | ||
** MechWarrior [[Colin Toronagi]] [[Crockett|CRK-5003-O ''Crockett'']] | ** MechWarrior [[Colin Toronagi]] [[Crockett|CRK-5003-O ''Crockett'']] | ||
** Pilot [[Elden Berardinelli]] SL-25 ''Samurai'' | ** Pilot [[Elden Berardinelli]] SL-25 ''Samurai'' | ||
| − | ** MechWarrior [[Izora Soderstrom]] PHX-1K ''Phoenix Hawk'' | + | ** MechWarrior [[Izora Soderstrom]] PHX-1K ''Phoenix Hawk''<!-- error in model number in original --> |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
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* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
| − | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] | + | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] ARC-2K ''Archer'' |
** MechWarrior [[Clay Moretti]] [[Phoenix Hawk LAM|PHX-HK2 ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'']] | ** MechWarrior [[Clay Moretti]] [[Phoenix Hawk LAM|PHX-HK2 ''Phoenix Hawk LAM'']] | ||
** MechWarrior [[Eleanor Rubach]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' | ** MechWarrior [[Eleanor Rubach]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' | ||
** MechWarrior [[Vernon Marrone]] WSP-1K ''Wasp'' | ** MechWarrior [[Vernon Marrone]] WSP-1K ''Wasp'' | ||
| − | ===3036<ref name=" | + | ===3036=== |
| − | + | * Command Lance<ref name="SSaDp3237" /> | |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Thug|THG-10E ''Thug'']] | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Thug|THG-10E ''Thug'']] | ||
| − | ** [[Busosenshi]] [[Colin Toronagi]] CRK-5003-O ''Crockett'' | + | ** ''[[Busosenshi]]'' [[Colin Toronagi]] CRK-5003-O ''Crockett'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Emory Wilk]] [[Dragon|DRG-1G ''Dragon'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Emory Wilk]] [[Dragon|DRG-1G ''Dragon'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Shakir Jerrar]] [[Hunchback|HBK-4G ''Hunchback'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Shakir Jerrar]] [[Hunchback|HBK-4G ''Hunchback'']] |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] LGB-0W ''Longbow'' | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] LGB-0W ''Longbow'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Regent Ryal]] [[Scorpion (BattleMech)|SCP-1N ''Scorpion'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Regent Ryal]] [[Scorpion (BattleMech)|SCP-1N ''Scorpion'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Sharron | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Sharron Burgoz]] TBT-7K ''Trebuchet'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] PNT-9R ''Panther'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] PNT-9R ''Panther'' |
* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Albert Benton]] [[Mongoose|MON-67 ''Mongoose'']] | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Albert Benton]] [[Mongoose|MON-67 ''Mongoose'']] | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Grace Shiro]] [[Jenner|JR7-K ''Jenner'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Grace Shiro]] [[Jenner|JR7-K ''Jenner'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Tamron Rudinger]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Tamron Rudinger]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Byro LeFevbre]] [[Whitworth|WTH-1 ''Whitworth'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Byro LeFevbre]] [[Whitworth|WTH-1 ''Whitworth'']] |
| − | ===3049<ref name=" | + | ===3049=== |
| − | + | * Command Lance<ref name="SSaDp3237" /> | |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Hatamoto-Chi|HTM-27T ''Hatamoto-Chi'']] | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Daniel Sorenson]] [[Hatamoto-Chi|HTM-27T ''Hatamoto-Chi'']] | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Grace Shiro]] JR7-K ''Jenner'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Grace Shiro]] JR7-K ''Jenner'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Emory Wilk]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-1G ''Grand Dragon'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Emory Wilk]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-1G ''Grand Dragon'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Shakir Jerrar]] HBK-4G ''Hunchback'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Shakir Jerrar]] HBK-4G ''Hunchback'' |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] LGB-0W ''Longbow'' | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] LGB-0W ''Longbow'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Andrew Martin]] [[Charger|CGR-1A9 ''Charger'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Andrew Martin]] [[Charger|CGR-1A9 ''Charger'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Sharron Burgoz]] [[Trebuchet|TBT- | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Sharron Burgoz]] [[Trebuchet|TBT-7K ''Trebuchet'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] PNT- | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] PNT-9R ''Panther'' |
* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Albert Benton]] MON-67 ''Mongoose'' | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Albert Benton]] MON-67 ''Mongoose'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Jasmine Rubach]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Jasmine Rubach]] HER-4K ''Hermes II'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Spider|SDR-5K ''Spider'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Spider|SDR-5K ''Spider'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[James MacParland]] WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[James MacParland]] WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' |
| − | ===3062<ref name=" | + | ===3062=== |
| − | + | * Command Lance<ref name="SSaDp3237" /> | |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Albert Benton]] [[Black Hawk-KU|BHKU-0F ''Black Hawk'']] | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Albert Benton]] [[Black Hawk-KU|BHKU-0F ''Black Hawk'']] | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Grace Shiro]] ''JR7-K ''Jenner'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Grace Shiro]] ''JR7-K ''Jenner'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Hohiro Utsonomya]] [[Hunchback|HBK-5P ''Hunchback'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Hohiro Utsonomya]] [[Hunchback|HBK-5P ''Hunchback'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Mark Kisomita]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-7K ''Grand Dragon'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Mark Kisomita]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-7K ''Grand Dragon'']] |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] [[Longbow|LGB-7Q ''Longbow'']] | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Dana Utsonomiya]] [[Longbow|LGB-7Q ''Longbow'']] | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Andrew Martin]] HTM-27V ''Hatamoto-Kaze'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Andrew Martin]] HTM-27V ''Hatamoto-Kaze'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Rachel Popovich]] [[Trebuchet|TBT-9K ''Trebuchet'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Rachel Popovich]] [[Trebuchet|TBT-9K ''Trebuchet'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] [[Panther|PNT-12A ''Panther'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] [[Panther|PNT-12A ''Panther'']] |
* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
| − | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Jasmine Rubach]] [[Mongoose|MON-66 ''Mongoose'']] | + | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Jasmine Rubach]] [[Mongoose|MON-66 ''Mongoose'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Thomas Hughes]] [[Firestarter|FS9-0F ''Firestarter'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Thomas Hughes]] [[Firestarter (OmniMech)|FS9-0F ''Firestarter'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Venom|SDR-9K ''Venom'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Elden Berardinelli]] [[Venom|SDR-9K ''Venom'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[James MacParlalnd]] WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[James MacParlalnd]] WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' |
| − | ===3070<ref name=" | + | ===3070=== |
| − | + | * Command Lance<ref name="SSaDp3237" /> | |
** ''Tai-i'' [[Albert Benton]] BHKU-0F ''Black Hawk'' | ** ''Tai-i'' [[Albert Benton]] BHKU-0F ''Black Hawk'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Grace Shiro]] JR7-K ''Jenner'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Grace Shiro]] JR7-K ''Jenner'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Hohiro Utsonomya]] HBK-5P ''Hunchback'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Hohiro Utsonomya]] HBK-5P ''Hunchback'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Mark Kisomita]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-9K ''Grand Dragon'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Mark Kisomita]] [[Grand Dragon|DRG-9K ''Grand Dragon'']] |
* Fire Lance | * Fire Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Andrew Martin]] HTM-27V ''Hatamoto-Kaze'' | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Andrew Martin]] HTM-27V ''Hatamoto-Kaze'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Tobais Fünke]] [[Avatar (OmniMech)|AV1-0B ''Avatar'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Tobais Fünke]] [[Avatar (OmniMech)|AV1-0B ''Avatar'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Rachel Popovich]] [[Daimyo|DMO-1K ''Daimyo'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Rachel Popovich]] [[Daimyo|DMO-1K ''Daimyo'']] |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] [[Panther|PNT-14S ''Panther'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] [[Panther|PNT-14S ''Panther'']] |
* Pursuit Lance | * Pursuit Lance | ||
** ''Chu-i'' [[Jasmine Rubach]] MON-66 ''Mongoose'' | ** ''Chu-i'' [[Jasmine Rubach]] MON-66 ''Mongoose'' | ||
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Wendell D'arnon]] FS9-0F ''Firestarter'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Wendell D'arnon]] FS9-0F ''Firestarter'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[Evette Sorenson]] SDR-9K ''Venom'' | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[Evette Sorenson]] SDR-9K ''Venom'' |
| − | ** Busosenshi [[James MacPartland]] [[Whitworth|WTH-2 ''Whitworth'']] | + | ** ''Busosenshi'' [[James MacPartland]] [[Whitworth|WTH-2 ''Whitworth'']] |
==Colors and Unit Insignia== | ==Colors and Unit Insignia== | ||
| − | Sorenson's Sabres use the same red color scheme as the Sword of Light. However, after their inclusion into the Otomo, they would add gold highlights to save face. The Sabres' insignia is a mushroom-shaped pillar of black smoke on a gray shield behind a yellow-flamed scimitar.<ref> | + | Sorenson's Sabres use the same red color scheme as the Sword of Light. However, after their inclusion into the Otomo, they would add gold highlights to save face. The Sabres' insignia is a mushroom-shaped pillar of black smoke on a gray shield behind a yellow-flamed scimitar.<ref>''Starterbook Sword and Dragon, p. 32''</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | During [[3049]] campaign into FedCom space, | + | During [[3049]] campaign into FedCom space, Sorenson's Sabres utilized a DropShip, named ''[[Marrakesh Express]]''.<ref>''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'', p. 65: Daniel Sorenson mentions in his personal journal his unit's impending mission into FedCom and ship they'd be using</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' |
| − | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | + | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
| − | *''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)|Sorenson's Sabres]]'' |
| − | *''[[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon]]'' | + | * ''[[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon]]'' |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sorenson's Sabres]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Sorenson's Sabres]] | ||
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| Jisatsu Company | |
| Formed | April 3021 |
| Previous Designation(s) | Third Company, Tarwater's Battalion |
| Nickname | Silversteen's Stallions; Sorenson's Sabres |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Fifth Sword of Light; Otomo |
Sorenson's Sabres was an elite independent thirty-first century BattleMech Company for the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery belonging to the Fifth Sword of Light Regiment.
Contents
- 1 History
- 2 Officers
- 3 Tactics
- 4 Composition History
- 5 Colors and Unit Insignia
- 6 Notes
- 7 References
- 8 Bibliography
History[edit]
Third Succession War[edit]
Renaming[edit]
Late in the Third Succession War the commanding officer of Third Company, Tarwater's Battalion, Captain Abraham Silvereen, was killed in a food riot on Worrell. Then Tai-i Daniel Sorenson was placed in command of the company by Tai-sho Palmer Conti, commander of the Fifth Sword of Light Regiment. Tai-i Sorenson then officially renamed Third Company, Silvereen's Stallions to Sorenson's Sabres as of April 3021.[1]
Shortly after Tai-i Sorenson took command the DCMS reassigned all but one of his aerospace fighters to support the Galedon V campaign. Daniel Sorenson reorganized the company to follow a unique tactical doctrine. The Sabres' use of an aerospace fighter and a LAM as part of their 'Mech force made them the most unusually configured company in DCMS service at the time.[2]
The 3021–3022 Raids of the Lyran Commonwealth[edit]
In July 3021, the unit was deployed on its first mission as Sabres, conducting raids on the House Steiner worlds of Fatima, Fort Loudon, and Morningside. During these raids, the Fifth's doctrine of hitting fast and hitting hard served the unit well. The Sabres typically bypassed the defenders' positions to hit unguarded civilian complexes. These strikes were aimed to demoralize the opposition. On Fort Loudon and Fatima, the unit city fighting proved highly successful, especially with use of the unit's rare Phoenix Hawk LAM conducting pinpoint strafes when needed.
The most noted action during the campaign was on Fatima, where in the city of Nueve Lisbon. Tai-i Sorenson used tactical trickery to fool the defenders into believing the Sabres were a much larger force. By fooling the Lyran troops into retreating from the Sabres' "regimental" size, they were able to hit their city targets with ease.
By the time the unit pushed as far as the world of Pandora, the unit had depleted its resources and badly needed refitting. Fortunately, despite its weakened condition, the unit caught House Steiner defenders by complete surprise. In January 3022, the unit would return to the Galedon Military District stationed on Bad News. There the unit began a year of refit and relaxation from their long and successful string of raids.[3]
Garrison duty and Pirates[edit]
In August, the unit was assigned to serve with its parent Battalion and Regiment on Luthien as part of the world's garrison force.
The unit's garrison duties ended when it and the rest of Tarwater's Battalion were deployed to the Principality of Rasalhague world of New Caledonia May 3023. What was to be a mostly uneventful garrison assignment became effectively a relief mission, as a battalion of pirates raiding that world for water had ground down its militia, and besieged the city of Llyddwich.
The Sabres were deployed hastily via DropShip to the scene, where they squared off against a fast-moving group of light 'Mechs. The raiders, under the command of Bandit King Corvin "Scourge" Scantoli,[4] and were well coordinated, but were eventually driven off.[5]
Scantoli and his pirates would return three more times to New Caledonia, each time driven off by Tarwater's Battalion and Sorenson's Sabres, the last of which occurred on New Year's Eve raid in December 3023, and Scantoli was slain at last.
Offensives with the Fifth Sword of Light[edit]
The Fifth Sword of Light's invasion of Ozawa crushed most of the Ozawa Urban Defense Brigade. With the Third Crucis Lancers arrival in 3026, Davion Forces were able to drive off the Fifth in a few days, with the help of the surviving elements of the Ozawa Urban Defense Brigade.[6] Though the fight was considered a defeat for the Fifth Sword of Light, it was considered a moral victory and indeed strengthened Sorenson's Sabres.[7]
The Fourth Succession War[edit]
Northwind[edit]
In the Fourth Succession War, the Sabres had been stationed with the Fifth Sword. Initially, the unit had not seen much action, being garrisoned along the House Steiner border. However, in 3029, the Fifth Sword deployed on Northwind with other elite regiments in an effort to assist House Liao against the onslaught of Hanse Davion's massive Fourth Succession War invasion of the Capellan Confederation, Operation RAT. The Fifth Sword's commander assigned the Sabres to a special mission: the unit was to apply a prescribed coating to the paint of their 'Mechs and then walk through the city of Cromarty's water reservoir. Unbeknownst to them, Tai-sho Conti and agents of the ISF had deployed a virus in this coating whose effects were purposed to disable and kill thousands, including the planet's principal defenders. The Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry was severely weakened, with only the mercenary support unit attached to it being unaffected. However, the Sabres, along with the Genyosha and Fifth Sword, would be forced to withdraw when the entire mercenary brigade of the Northwind Highlanders arrived to save the Davion forces.[8][9]
Nusakan[edit]
On Nusakan, the Sabres were used as flankers, while the majority of the unit engaged in Tai-sho Conti's gamble to attain glory for himself by destroying the Kell Hounds. However, the elite mercenary unit devastated the Fifth Sword, with the Sabres being spared heavy damage due to them being on the fringe of the battle. Conti's duel would soon be lost, and the war's end would mark disgrace for the Fifth Sword of Light.[10]
The Sabres' Crisis and Fall from Grace[edit]
The devastation to the Fifth Sword of Light would not affect the unit's status. Over the course of seven years, it would be used to execute quick strikes and fades across the House Davion border.
The formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3034 sent the Sabres into chaos. Half of its numbers were of Rasalhagian descent, which caused a clash of loyalties while stationed on Togura. Two of the unit's MechWarriors, Izora Soderstrom and Cedrick Sveinson, turned on their fellow Rasalhagian longtime commander. Tai-i Daniel Sorenson was forced to arrest them. Aided by unknown parties, the pair would escape overnight with a number of other Rasalhagian members of the unit's support staff.[11]
Tai-i Sorenson would lead his remaining loyal warriors in pursuit of their wayward soldiers. He pleaded with them to honorably resign, but instead they fired on him. He and the rest of his warriors had no choice but to engage in combat with these now Ronin elements. The battle would turn ugly, and both were killed during the exchange of fire. A wayward laser from Vernon Marrone's Stinger would cause Eleanor Rubach, friend of Sveinson, to smash Vernon's cockpit with her 'Mech's fist. In response, Sorenson turned his Marauder's guns on her for her attack against one his own people.
Ragged and reduced to two lances worth of 'Mechs, the unit returned to base to discover they had orders to deploy to aid the KungsArmé on Damian as part to shore the new Republic up. The orders from Kanrei Theodore Kurita would also include orders that allowed for any personnel who wished to leave the DCMS to do so with no problem.
The unit arrived on Damian in February of 3035. By this time, the morale of the unit was shattered. Replacement personnel did not arrive until they reached the planet. When pirates under the command of Bandit King Hendrik Grimm came to raid the planet, the Sabres in their demoralized state were unable to prevent the pirates from making away with the stolen goods. The fight would mark the death of the unit's LAM pilot, Clay Moretti and their fall from grace.
The unit was then pulled from the active roster of the Fifth Sword of Light and exiled to garrison duty on the Periphery border.[12]
Exile and Rebirth[edit]
The Sabres were assigned to Enif, as part of defense of an Armor production complex. On world, Tai-i Sorenson was determined to rebuild his unit. With raw recruits and determination he had his new people and machine face each other in lance vs. lance training exercises. These proved to aid in rebuilding the camaraderie, improved its new members' skills. However, it was in 3042 where unit was put to the test when pirate arrived to raid the stocked food warehouse on the planet. The Sabres were able to intercept the raiders, capture the pirates, and their underarmed Union-class DropShip. Unit morale soared as the only damage was an actuator on the unit's Jenner.
Three months after the battle, unit was caught by surprise by pirates while in middle of mock fighting exercises. Fire Lance, the only lance which was not armed with training ammunition and weapon configurations stalled for time. While the rest of the company withdrew to rearm with live ammunition and make shift repairs. The raiders nearly cut unit's force in half, but last minute action took down two of the pirates' assault BattleMechs. This triggered the pirates to flee the field, with telltale sign that leader had just been taken down.
In one of the downed BattleMech was piloted by Florence "Tap" Tappis, consort to notorious Pirate Slaver: "Mad" Max Smythe who was based out of Periphery world of Antallos. The unit's resident integrator, Sharron Burgoz managed to reveal previous raid months early were elements of the Band of the Damned pirate band and they were planning a major strike against the Combine. In July, ISF interrogators arrive to work over Taps, However they gave new orders to Sorenson and his Sabres directly from Warlord of Galedon. They were ordered to secretly deploy to seek out the both Symth's Slavers and the Band of Damned. Seeking growing confidence in his unit, Tai-i Daniel Sorenson saw this as good sign for the unit. With a limited area work with, the Sabres over the months sought out the slavers and Damned. They only managed to intercept the slaver vessel with its escorts, within a year of searching they were ordered to Tabayama as a garrison force. However, notably, they were also reattached to the Fifth Sword of Light's TO&E, they had finally risen from disgrace at last.[13]
3048–3049 Border Raids[edit]
In late 3047, border raids against the Draconis Combine gradually increased. Concerned of pending action, Sorenson Sabres received orders from the Warlord of Galedon to probe Davion space to collect information regarding the Federated Commonwealth's actions.[14][11] From their base Fort Jinjiro on Capra in May 3048, the Sabres set off to check preparedness of the Draconis March.
In August, the unit made burn towards Udibi, to investigate the planet's status. Intelligence gathered so far revealed AFFC had been stocking up on provisions. On the ground, the Sabres clash with defending merc unit known as Fuchida's Fusiliers. Sabres were surprised to find mercenaries on an unimportant world. In the battle in Outer Gorge area, they managed to inflict considerable amount damage against the large mercenary force. The Fusiliers pulled back to the city of Paulo Bay, losing two their men to the Sabres as they withdrew from the planet. Sharron Burgoz interrogation of the captured mercenaries revealed nothing of value was occurring in Robinson Operational Area.[15]
After three months of probing the Davion border, the unit would soon return to Capri, where rendered refit and resupply of their force. In November, Capra came under attack by raiders, where the Sabres responded to repel the attack. The raiders turned out to be elements of the Band of the Damned. Tai-i Sorenson is able contact Warlord of Galedon, which dispatches the Seventh Pesht Regulars respond to deep raids by the Band.
Shortly after Sabres once more resume their probing of the Davion border.[16][11]
With information from the ISF, Sabres execute a deep raid against world of Brundage in February of 3049. There instructions were to stall, while intelligence mole can be recovered. The battle on outskirts of New Boyceton, turn out to be elements of the Third Lyran Regulars. Sabres managed to stall for time, so the ISF forces could extract their spy. Unit taking damage, but was able make good their escape and allowing the spy be retrieved. The ISF spy revealed Fox's Teeth Company had been behind the raids in Galedon District. Sorenson's decides go after the Foxes, on Benet III.[17]
In June, 3049, the two units clash outside of Foxes' base in Aurora Badlands. Sabres' battle with Foxes proves battle with where both side claims victory. As each other were wearing down, Sorenson calls for withdraw. In their fighting withdraw from the planet their comrade Busosenshi Burgoz is killed covering the Sabres' withdrawal from battle. The battle would proves to the DCMS High Command that Davions were not setting up for new conflict. Sabres would return home with score settled between them and the Raiders.[18][19]
Advance Equipment Trial Unit[edit]
For its service to House Kurita, Kanrei Theodore Kurita awarded the unit with the status of a true independence unit. No longer attached to the Fifth Sword of Light and other frontline regiments, the Sabres faded from TO&E and became a black ops unit, secret force.
The unit's role as an advance equipment trial unit for Experimental Technology became mainstay of Sabres' mission. Since 3040s, the Sabres' 'Mechs had been fitted out with experimental equipment or prototypes. Due to this status, the unit never fought in front lines of the Clan Invasion of 3050. Working with scientists, the unit would be first try C3 computer and Combine's first generation of OmniMechs.[20]
The Combine–Ghost Bear War[edit]
In 3061, unit's founder and commanding officer Tai-i Daniel Sorenson of Sorenson's Sabres retired from service. Command was handed to longtime unit member, Albert Benton. In moving change of command speech, Tai-i Benton announced Sorenson's Sabres would retain its name instead of changing it as old Fifth Sword of Light tradition decrees. He had said retention of the name was to honor the man who led the unit through good times and bad.
As after taking command of the unit, the Sabres were ordered to the Ghost Bear Dominion border with the Combine. By 3062 the unit deployed into the conflict with Ghost Bears, that Black Dragon Society influenced Alshain Avengers triggered. The unit, for first time since 3049, saw active combat. The unit took independent actions raiding the Dominion border, gaining reputation from the Bears. So much so, that Tai-i Benton and Sabres were specifically request to attend a Trial of Possession for Courchevel to end the war. Benton single-handily took down a Kingfisher assault OmniMech in one-on-one combat.
After the war, the unit was recalled to Luthien where it was reassigned as part of the Otomo by request of Coordinator Theodore Kurita, as part his bodyguard unit.[21]
Jihad[edit]
Sorenson's Sabres were assigned to operate as an independent company under the command of the First Genyosha as of December 3067 and were used to flank opponents and provide a reserve force in the Battle of Luthien. The unit departed the planet in 3071 and were seen under contract to Chandrasekhar Kurita on Arcturus in 3073.[22]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Silversteen's Stallions | |||
| Tai-i | Abraham Silversteen | ?–3021[23] | |
| Commanding Officers of Sorenson's Sabres | |||
| Tai-i | Daniel Sorenson | 3021–3061[23][24] | |
| Tai-i | Albert Benton | 3061–3???[25][26] | |
Tactics[edit]
3021–3034[edit]
The Sabres' composition in 3021 of 12 units rather than the usual 14 (12 'Mechs plus an Air Lance) increases the flexibility of the lances. The unusual composition allows for unique tactics to be employed, including those in which the fighter and LAM work closely with the 'Mechs, providing fire support and spotting enemy units. They have the ability to pin down and outmaneuver an enemy's faster 'Mechs. The Sabres during this era developed their skills as urban fighters and masters of deception. On one occasion the unit fooled less experienced defenders into thinking they were a larger, regiment-sized force. The unit principally specializes in attack and fade operations for independent actions such as raids or probes. In the very early days, the Sabres would bypass highly defended targets for less defended locations.[27]
Composition History[edit]
3021[edit]
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Cedrick Sveinson LGB-0W Longbow
- MechWarrior Emory Wilk RFL-3N Rifleman
- MechWarrior Sharron Burgoz TBT-7K Trebuchet
- MechWarrior Albert Benton STG-3R Stinger
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Dana Utsonomiya ARC-2K Archer
- MechWarrior Clay Moretti PHX-HK2 Phoenix Hawk LAM
- MechWarrior Eleanor Rubach HER-4K Hermes II
- MechWarrior Vernon Marrone WSP-1K Wasp
3030[edit]
- Command Lance[28]
- Tai-i Daniel Sorenson MAD-3R Marauder
- MechWarrior Colin Toronagi CRK-5003-O Crockett
- Pilot Elden Berardinelli SL-25 Samurai
- MechWarrior Izora Soderstrom PHX-1K Phoenix Hawk
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Cedrick Sveinson LGB-OW Longbow
- MechWarrior Emory Wilk RFL-3N Rifleman
- MechWarrior Sharron Burgoz TBT-7K Trebuchet
- MechWarrior Albert Benton PNT-9R Panther
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Dana Utsonomiya ARC-2K Archer
- MechWarrior Clay Moretti PHX-HK2 Phoenix Hawk LAM
- MechWarrior Eleanor Rubach HER-4K Hermes II
- MechWarrior Vernon Marrone WSP-1K Wasp
3036[edit]
- Command Lance[28]
- Tai-i Daniel Sorenson THG-10E Thug
- Busosenshi Colin Toronagi CRK-5003-O Crockett
- Busosenshi Emory Wilk DRG-1G Dragon
- Busosenshi Shakir Jerrar HBK-4G Hunchback
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Dana Utsonomiya LGB-0W Longbow
- Busosenshi Regent Ryal SCP-1N Scorpion
- Busosenshi Sharron Burgoz TBT-7K Trebuchet
- Busosenshi Seyla Teresa Martinez PNT-9R Panther
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Albert Benton MON-67 Mongoose
- Busosenshi Grace Shiro JR7-K Jenner
- Busosenshi Tamron Rudinger HER-4K Hermes II
- Busosenshi Byro LeFevbre WTH-1 Whitworth
3049[edit]
- Command Lance[28]
- Tai-i Daniel Sorenson HTM-27T Hatamoto-Chi
- Busosenshi Grace Shiro JR7-K Jenner
- Busosenshi Emory Wilk DRG-1G Grand Dragon
- Busosenshi Shakir Jerrar HBK-4G Hunchback
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Dana Utsonomiya LGB-0W Longbow
- Busosenshi Andrew Martin CGR-1A9 Charger
- Busosenshi Sharron Burgoz TBT-7K Trebuchet
- Busosenshi Seyla Teresa Martinez PNT-9R Panther
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Albert Benton MON-67 Mongoose
- Busosenshi Jasmine Rubach HER-4K Hermes II
- Busosenshi Elden Berardinelli SDR-5K Spider
- Busosenshi James MacParland WTH-1 Whitworth
3062[edit]
- Command Lance[28]
- Tai-i Albert Benton BHKU-0F Black Hawk
- Busosenshi Grace Shiro JR7-K Jenner
- Busosenshi Hohiro Utsonomya HBK-5P Hunchback
- Busosenshi Mark Kisomita DRG-7K Grand Dragon
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Dana Utsonomiya LGB-7Q Longbow
- Busosenshi Andrew Martin HTM-27V Hatamoto-Kaze
- Busosenshi Rachel Popovich TBT-9K Trebuchet
- Busosenshi Seyla Teresa Martinez PNT-12A Panther
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Jasmine Rubach MON-66 Mongoose
- Busosenshi Thomas Hughes FS9-0F Firestarter
- Busosenshi Elden Berardinelli SDR-9K Venom
- Busosenshi James MacParlalnd WTH-1 Whitworth
3070[edit]
- Command Lance[28]
- Tai-i Albert Benton BHKU-0F Black Hawk
- Busosenshi Grace Shiro JR7-K Jenner
- Busosenshi Hohiro Utsonomya HBK-5P Hunchback
- Busosenshi Mark Kisomita DRG-9K Grand Dragon
- Fire Lance
- Chu-i Andrew Martin HTM-27V Hatamoto-Kaze
- Busosenshi Tobais Fünke AV1-0B Avatar
- Busosenshi Rachel Popovich DMO-1K Daimyo
- Busosenshi Seyla Teresa Martinez PNT-14S Panther
- Pursuit Lance
- Chu-i Jasmine Rubach MON-66 Mongoose
- Busosenshi Wendell D'arnon FS9-0F Firestarter
- Busosenshi Evette Sorenson SDR-9K Venom
- Busosenshi James MacPartland WTH-2 Whitworth
Colors and Unit Insignia[edit]
Sorenson's Sabres use the same red color scheme as the Sword of Light. However, after their inclusion into the Otomo, they would add gold highlights to save face. The Sabres' insignia is a mushroom-shaped pillar of black smoke on a gray shield behind a yellow-flamed scimitar.[29]
Notes[edit]
During 3049 campaign into FedCom space, Sorenson's Sabres utilized a DropShip, named Marrakesh Express.[30]
References[edit]
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 33: For the Glory of the Golden Pillar - Actual order to Daniel Sorenson take command of Third Company, announcement of the creation of Sorenson's Sabre after dissolving Stallions
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, p. 12: Brief History
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, p. 12: Sorenson's Sabres - Original raid against House Steiner after its formation in 3021
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 33: Fourth Succession War & Death of a Pirate
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, p. 13: Sorenson's Sabres (History) - Water Raid of New Caledonia's Llyddwich city
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, p. 42
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, pp. 39–45: "The Ozawa Campaign"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 78: Northwind - Fifth Sword of Light battle on Northwind
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 34: Details of Sabres' actions on Northwind
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 34: Sabres' action on Nusakan
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Combat Manual: Kurita, p. 29
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 35: War of the Ronin - Sabres are shattered in the wake of the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 35–36: Border Guards/The Path of the Damned - Sabres return from disgrace by stumbling on lead on dangerous pirate band
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 36, 65: Orders to probe FedCom received
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 76–77: Touchpoint Udibi - Recon/Probe mission on Udibi, the unit's action on planet
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 77–78: Touchpoint Capra - Band of the Damn raided Capra while Sabres are resupply/repairing their equipment in November 3049
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 79–80: Touchpoint Brundage - Extraction raid in FedCom leads Sabres to Fox's Teeth base
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 80: Touchpoint: Dust Up - Sorenson's Sabres raid the Fox's Teeth's base on Benet III to settle the score between their two nations
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 44: Sharron Burgoz profile - Burgoz's death notes how the battle ended for the Sabres
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 37: Serving the Dragon - Unit made independent, Clan War years and role as new equipment trial unit
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 37: Bears and Beyond - New commanding officer, Ghost Bear War, and position of honor as bodyguard unit to the Coordinator
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 6–7: "Combatants"
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Sorenson's Sabres, p. 16: Daniel Sorenson named as Commander in original publication of book
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 38: Daniel Sorenson confirmed as commanding officer of Sorenson's Sabres from its conception
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 36–37: Command Lance (3062), (3070) - Albert Benton named as Tai-i (Captain) of Sorenson's Sabres in Starterbook
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 68: Albert Benton's profile - Albert Benton shown as commanding officer of Sorenson's Sabres as of 3075
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres, pp. 13–14: Sorenson's Sabres, Composition and Tactics - basic organic makeup of 12 units, instead of independent company at that time usually containing 14 (including 2 aerospace fighters)
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, pp. 32–37: "Unit Compositions"
- ↑ Starterbook Sword and Dragon, p. 32
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 65: Daniel Sorenson mentions in his personal journal his unit's impending mission into FedCom and ship they'd be using