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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''White Hand Stables''' was a [[House Davion]]-affiliated 'Mech fighting Stable based on [[Solaris VII]] with a history of fair treatment for its 'MechWarriors. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 21 " | + | '''White Hand Stables''' was a [[House Davion]]-affiliated 'Mech fighting Stable based on [[Solaris VII]] with a history of fair treatment for its 'MechWarriors. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 21 "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Stable was formed in [[2907]].<ref name=RS3055U/> | The Stable was formed in [[2907]].<ref name=RS3055U/> | ||
| − | The Stable was able to navigate the complex [[3050]]s and early [[3060]]s though nevertheless they suffered losses in the [[3062]] Solaris Riots.<ref name=MPS7-31>'' | + | The Stable was able to navigate the complex [[3050]]s and early [[3060]]s though nevertheless they suffered losses in the [[3062]] Solaris Riots.<ref name=MPS7-31>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 31: "Stables of Solaris VII - White Hand Stables"</ref> |
| − | The Stable merged with [[Banshees Stables]] on [[3071]], announced by Jason Bloch<ref name=JHS3072p55> | + | The Stable merged with [[Banshees Stables]] on [[3071]], announced by Jason Bloch<ref name=JHS3072p55>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p.55 "Game Over"</ref> with [[Tanya O'Bannon]] in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called Banshee-Gemini Stables.<ref name=ETR-Gp1>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators''</ref> |
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
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==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
| − | * [[Fiona Louden]] leads the Stable with skill and | + | * [[Fiona Louden]] leads the Stable with skill and fair treatment of her personal.<ref name=MPS7-31/> |
==Notable Personnel== | ==Notable Personnel== | ||
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The Stable is known for his ruthless tasksmasters. | The Stable is known for his ruthless tasksmasters. | ||
| − | * [[Regina McDowell|Regina "Queenie" McDowell]]<ref>''Solaris VII: Game | + | * [[Regina McDowell|Regina "Queenie" McDowell]]<ref name=S7GBp16>''Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book'' p. 16: "White Hand Stables"</ref> |
===MechWarriors=== | ===MechWarriors=== | ||
| − | In [[3051]] 46 MechWarriors were fighting for | + | In [[3051]] 46 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.<ref name=S7GBp16 /> |
| − | In [[3067]] 40 MechWarriors were fighting for | + | In [[3067]] 40 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.<ref name=MPS7-31/> |
====Known MechWarriors==== | ====Known MechWarriors==== | ||
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| [[History of the Succession Wars|Succession Wars]] | | [[History of the Succession Wars|Succession Wars]] | ||
| [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[2928]] to [[2931]] | | [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[2928]] to [[2931]] | ||
| − | | <ref name=SOLARISPB16>''Solaris VII Box Set'', p. 16 | + | | <ref name=SOLARISPB16>''Solaris VII Box Set – Player's Book'', p. 16: "The Legends"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Manfred Holm]] | | [[Manfred Holm]] | ||
| [[Clan Invasion]] | | [[Clan Invasion]] | ||
| Ranked 7th in Solaris Top Twenty | | Ranked 7th in Solaris Top Twenty | ||
| − | | <ref | + | | <ref name=S7GBp16 /> |
|- | |- | ||
|[[Alley MacLanahan]] | |[[Alley MacLanahan]] | ||
|Civil War<br>[[Jihad]] | |Civil War<br>[[Jihad]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | |<ref name="SAM">''Spotlight | + | |<ref name="SAM">''Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/11/3071: "Spotlight: Alley MacLanahan"''</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Stephen Neils]] | | [[Stephen Neils]] | ||
| Clan Invasion<br>Civil War | | Clan Invasion<br>Civil War | ||
| Ranked 16th in the Top 20 Unlimited Class List | | Ranked 16th in the Top 20 Unlimited Class List | ||
| − | | <ref name ="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64 "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref> | + | | <ref name ="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Elizabeth O'Bannon]] | | [[Elizabeth O'Bannon]] | ||
| Succession Wars<br>Clan Invasion | | Succession Wars<br>Clan Invasion | ||
| [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[3051]] to [[3053]] | | [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[3051]] to [[3053]] | ||
| − | | <ref name=MWGSVII>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. | + | | <ref name=MWGSVII>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 65.</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Tanya O'Bannon]] | | [[Tanya O'Bannon]] | ||
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| [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[3051]] to [[3053]] | | [[Solaris VII]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]] from [[3051]] to [[3053]] | ||
| <ref name=MWGSVII/> | | <ref name=MWGSVII/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Talia Stetsmann]] | ||
| + | | Civil War | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | <ref name=OSp9>''Operation: Stiletto (scenario pack)'', p. 9 "BOUTS HEAT; ATTENDANCE UP"</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Byron Ulmer]] | | [[Byron Ulmer]] | ||
| [[Dark Age]] | | [[Dark Age]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | <ref name=DAINN_p288>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 288 "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"</ref> | + | | <ref name=DAINN_p288>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 288: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics and Style== | ==Tactics and Style== | ||
| − | The Stables favors long-range firepower over close-in | + | The Stables favors long-range firepower over close-in slugfests. They are known to be crack shots, though they are discouraged from taking aim at an opponent's cockpit.<ref name=MPS7-31/> |
==Facility== | ==Facility== | ||
| − | The Stables own the | + | The Stables own the Wolf Creek and smaller facilities throughout the city . This main facility is located 200 km outside of [[Solaris City]] in pleasant woodland area.<ref name=S7GBp16 /> |
==Stable Characteristics== | ==Stable Characteristics== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In [[3053]] the Stable has a 20% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. These contracts are noted for being long term & unbreakable. MechWarriors are treated in luxury, but should they not live up to the stables' standard, they would be shuffled away back to lower ranking arenas where grunt work is done.<ref | + | In [[3053]] the Stable has a 20% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. These contracts are noted for being long term & unbreakable. MechWarriors are treated in luxury, but should they not live up to the stables' standard, they would be shuffled away back to lower ranking arenas where grunt work is done.<ref name=S7GBp16 /> |
In 3067 the Stable has a 30% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. | In 3067 the Stable has a 30% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. | ||
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White Hand MechWarriors gain a -1 to-hit modifier for attacks made at long range, but suffer a +1 to-hit penalty when firing and short range and also in physical attacks | White Hand MechWarriors gain a -1 to-hit modifier for attacks made at long range, but suffer a +1 to-hit penalty when firing and short range and also in physical attacks | ||
| − | When resolving hit locations, | + | When resolving hit locations, reroll any head shots once, taking the second result (even if another head hit).<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 44: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - White Hand Stables special abilities</ref> |
</div> | </div> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[[Solaris | + | * ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Spotlight: Alley MacLanahan|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/11/3071: "Spotlight: Alley MacLanahan"]]'' |
| − | *[[ | + | * ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]'' |
| − | *[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=9434.0 Writers Info] | + | * ''[[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]'' | |
| + | * [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=9434.0 Writers Info] (dead link) | ||
[[Category:Solaris Stables]] | [[Category:Solaris Stables]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:29, 22 November 2023
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| White Hand Stables | |
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| Team Profile | |
| Sport | Mech Dueling |
| League | Solaris Games |
| Affiliation | Federated Suns |
| Home | Solaris VII |
| Colors | black and silver |
Contents
Description[edit]
White Hand Stables was a House Davion-affiliated 'Mech fighting Stable based on Solaris VII with a history of fair treatment for its 'MechWarriors. The Stable is based in Black Hills.[1]
History[edit]
The Stable was formed in 2907.[1]
The Stable was able to navigate the complex 3050s and early 3060s though nevertheless they suffered losses in the 3062 Solaris Riots.[2]
The Stable merged with Banshees Stables on 3071, announced by Jason Bloch[3] with Tanya O'Bannon in charge. After that sometimes the stable was called Banshee-Gemini Stables.[4]
Operations[edit]
To keep the Stable's MechWarriors fit and their skills honed, White Hand runs an annual six-week training camp at their Wolf Creek training grounds.
Leadership[edit]
- Fiona Louden leads the Stable with skill and fair treatment of her personal.[2]
Notable Personnel[edit]
Master Technician[edit]
Stable Instructor[edit]
The Stable is known for his ruthless tasksmasters.
MechWarriors[edit]
In 3051 46 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.[5]
In 3067 40 MechWarriors were fighting for White Hand Stables.[2]
Known MechWarriors[edit]
| MechWarrior | Era | Comments | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Blane | Civil War | [6] | |
| Rhian Caselton | Succession Wars | Solaris VII Grand Champion from 2928 to 2931 | [7] |
| Manfred Holm | Clan Invasion | Ranked 7th in Solaris Top Twenty | [5] |
| Alley MacLanahan | Civil War Jihad |
[8] | |
| Stephen Neils | Clan Invasion Civil War |
Ranked 16th in the Top 20 Unlimited Class List | [9] |
| Elizabeth O'Bannon | Succession Wars Clan Invasion |
Solaris VII Grand Champion from 3051 to 3053 | [10] |
| Tanya O'Bannon | Succession Wars Clan Invasion |
Solaris VII Grand Champion from 3051 to 3053 | [10] |
| Talia Stetsmann | Civil War | [11] | |
| Byron Ulmer | Dark Age | [12] |
Tactics and Style[edit]
The Stables favors long-range firepower over close-in slugfests. They are known to be crack shots, though they are discouraged from taking aim at an opponent's cockpit.[2]
Facility[edit]
The Stables own the Wolf Creek and smaller facilities throughout the city . This main facility is located 200 km outside of Solaris City in pleasant woodland area.[5]
Stable Characteristics[edit]
- Experience = Veteran, and Elite in 3067
- Rating = AA in 3054 and A in 3067
- BattleMech = 38 in 3053 and 33 in 3067
Notes[edit]
In 3053 the Stable has a 20% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month. These contracts are noted for being long term & unbreakable. MechWarriors are treated in luxury, but should they not live up to the stables' standard, they would be shuffled away back to lower ranking arenas where grunt work is done.[5]
In 3067 the Stable has a 30% cut of winning gained by its MechWarriors and the MechWarriors receive a 1.000 C-Bill salary a month.
Rules[edit]
Game Rules[edit]
The Stable as of 3067 has access to A Rated Equipment.
White Hand MechWarriors gain a -1 to-hit modifier for attacks made at long range, but suffer a +1 to-hit penalty when firing and short range and also in physical attacks
When resolving hit locations, reroll any head shots once, taking the second result (even if another head hit).[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade, p. 21 "Stable-Specific Rules"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 31: "Stables of Solaris VII - White Hand Stables"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p.55 "Game Over"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book p. 16: "White Hand Stables"
- ↑ Technical Readout 3055 Upgrade, p.138 "SVR-5X Silver Fox"
- ↑ Solaris VII Box Set – Player's Book, p. 16: "The Legends"
- ↑ Solaris Broadcasting Co., 13/11/3071: "Spotlight: Alley MacLanahan"
- ↑ MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p. 65.
- ↑ Operation: Stiletto (scenario pack), p. 9 "BOUTS HEAT; ATTENDANCE UP"
- ↑ Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 288: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 4)"
- ↑ MapPack: Solaris VII, p. 44: Rules/Stable-Specific Rules - White Hand Stables special abilities