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Line 10: | Colors = Black and copper. A black compass star against a copper field | Colors = Black and copper. A black compass star against a copper field }} }} + + ==Description== '''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> '''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> Line 16:
Line 18: ===Solaris Riots of 3062=== ===Solaris Riots of 3062=== − As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion. Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion. On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines. Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting. During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior [[Garrett (Blackstar Stables)|Garrett]], a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired ''[[Masakari]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the [[Draconis Combine|destroyer of his Clan]]. Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vandergriff rematch in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots</ref> + As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion. Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion. On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines. Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting. During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior Garrett, a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired ''[[Masakari]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the [[Draconis Combine|destroyer of his Clan]]. Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vandergriff rematch in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots</ref> − After this events, the Stable suffered massive defections and nearly disappeared.<ref name=Mappackp22>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067</ref> + After this events, the Stable suffered massive deflections and nearly disappeared.<ref name=Mappackp22>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067</ref> ===New owner and rebuilding=== ===New owner and rebuilding=== − The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] businessman named [[Nigel Daelun]]. Despite his lack of experience with as stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of [[3062]].<ref name=Mappackp22/> In the words of the new stablemaster Nigel Daelun, ''"The actions of Michael Searcy and Drew Hasek-Davion badly tarnished Blackstar's reputation''". He started to search for fighters with talent, but more importantly, with integrity.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref> [[Ryveg|Ryveg "Greystar"]] career in Class IV did help on this resurgence.<ref name=RGiCv7p10/> + The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] business man named Nigel Daelun. Despite his lack of experience with as Stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of [[3062]].<ref name=Mappackp22/> In the words of the new Stablemaster Nigel Daelun, ''"The actions of Michael Searcy and Drew Hasek-Davion badly tarnished Blackstar's reputation''". He started to search for fighters with talent, but more importantly, with integrity.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref> [[Ryveg|Ryveg "Greystar"]] career in Class IV did help on this resurgence.<ref name=RGiCv7p10/> ===Dark Age=== ===Dark Age=== Line 30:
Line 32: ==Stablemasters and Owner== ==Stablemasters and Owner== − * As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he traveled to [[Solaris]] where he bought Blackstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of [[3062]] in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in [[Black Hills]]). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran allied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of [[Torrence Klein]]), and even trying to have killed [[James Stroud]], stable owner from the [[Skye Tigers Stables]].<ref name=IoV>''Illusions of Victory''</ref> + * As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he travelled to [[Solaris]] where he bought Blackstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of [[3062]] in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in [[Black Hills]]). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran allied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of [[Torrence Klein]]), and even trying to have killed [[James Stroud]], stable owner from the [[Skye Tigers Stables]].<ref name=IoV>''Illusions of Victory''</ref> * As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/> * As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/> Line 45:
Line 47: ===Weapons Master=== ===Weapons Master=== − * '''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion. Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech</ref> + * '''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion. Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech</ref> ===MechWarriors=== ===MechWarriors=== Line 75:
Line 77: | Civil War,<br>Jihad | Civil War,<br>Jihad | | − | <ref name=MPS7-30>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"</ref> + | <ref name=MPS7-30>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"</ref> |- |- − | [[Garrett (Blackstar Stables)|Garrett]] + | [[Garrett]] | Civil War | Civil War | Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors | Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors Line 120:
Line 122: ==Tactics and Style== ==Tactics and Style== − As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it. In order to cope, new stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.<ref>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology</ref> + As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it. In order to cope, new Stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology</ref> ==Facilities== ==Facilities== Line 131:
Line 133: ==Notes== ==Notes== − As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,500 [[C-bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''MapPack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref> + As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,500 [[C-bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 138:
Line 140: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]'' * ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]'' − * ''[[Illusions of Victory]]'' (novel) + * ''[[Illusions of Victory|Illusions of Victory (Novel)]] − * ''[[MapPack: Solaris VII]]'' + * ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7]]'' * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]'' * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]''
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'''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> | '''Blackstar Stables''' is a [[Solaris VII]] based [[BattleMech]] stable, which was known for its loyalty to [[Federated Suns]], and House Davion family. The Stable is based in [[Black Hills]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 16: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref> | ||
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===Solaris Riots of 3062=== | ===Solaris Riots of 3062=== | ||
| − | As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion. Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion. On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines. Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting. During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior | + | As the divided Federated Commonwealth and [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were experiencing increasing tensions during Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion's joint rule, Drew Hasek-Davion attempted to take advantage of the situation by elevating his stable's Champion [[Michael Searcy|Michael "Stormin" Searcy]] the "Champion of the Federated Suns", to be the [[3063]] Solaris Champion. Matches leading to Searcy's match with House Steiner comeback hopeful [[Victor Vandergriff]] were marred in violent riots, secretly stoked by Hasek-Davion. On August 15th, [[3062]] the Champion match between the Blackstar's champion and [[Lynch Stables]] went out of control. A failure of [[Steiner Stadium|Steiner Stadium's]] detonator grid pushed the brutal match into the streets of [[Solaris City]], triggering a city wide riot between Solaris Warriors, fighting mostly along national lines. Hasek-Davion had prepared for this and Blackstar's Michael Searcy led the most organized group in the fighting. During the initial fighting at the Stadium Blackstar MechWarrior Garrett, a former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], murdered Solaris Champion Thomas Gross and stole his newly acquired ''[[Masakari]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Garrett went on a violent spree through the Kobe district of Solaris City, where went to destroy anything affiliated the [[Draconis Combine|destroyer of his Clan]]. Near end of the '62 riots Blackstar lost its champion due to his differences with Drew Hasek-Davion's methods of doing "business". After Searcy-Vandergriff rematch in the ruins of Steiner Stadium, Blackstar's owner was killed at his mansion.<ref>''Illusions of Victory'', - Rise and fall of Blackstar during the Solaris '62 Riots</ref> |
| − | After this events, the Stable suffered massive | + | After this events, the Stable suffered massive deflections and nearly disappeared.<ref name=Mappackp22>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Thumbnail History of events between 3062 and 3067</ref> |
===New owner and rebuilding=== | ===New owner and rebuilding=== | ||
| − | The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] | + | The Stable was purchased by a wealthy [[New Avalon]] business man named Nigel Daelun. Despite his lack of experience with as Stablemaster, he was able rebuild the near ruin stables into fighting stable shy of what had been prior to the riots as of [[3062]].<ref name=Mappackp22/> In the words of the new Stablemaster Nigel Daelun, ''"The actions of Michael Searcy and Drew Hasek-Davion badly tarnished Blackstar's reputation''". He started to search for fighters with talent, but more importantly, with integrity.<ref name="LR">''Lion's Roar''</ref> [[Ryveg|Ryveg "Greystar"]] career in Class IV did help on this resurgence.<ref name=RGiCv7p10/> |
===Dark Age=== | ===Dark Age=== | ||
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==Stablemasters and Owner== | ==Stablemasters and Owner== | ||
| − | * As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he | + | * As of [[3056]], [[Drew Hasek-Davion]] was owner of '''Blackstar'''. He started as a politician who attempted to use his bride's maiden name to elevate him politically, and who was stopped first by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and then by [[Kai Allard-Liao]] on his objectives. Technically fleeing his home to avoid any political repercussions against him, he travelled to [[Solaris]] where he bought Blackstar Stables and tried to use it to promote his political agenda until his death during the Solaris Riots of [[3062]] in a car bombing at his manor (The Green Mansion, located in [[Black Hills]]). He had been trying to manipulate the Solaris Riots and control them for his own needs, resorting to sabotage (robbing shipments from other stables, Lyran allied if possible, and also direct 'Mech sabotage one which also ended in the death of [[Torrence Klein]]), and even trying to have killed [[James Stroud]], stable owner from the [[Skye Tigers Stables]].<ref name=IoV>''Illusions of Victory''</ref> |
* As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/> | * As of [[3067]], [[Nigel Daelun]] was the owner of '''Blackstar''', a man without noble pedigree and without experience when he bought the Stable, he has shown good managerial skills which have saved the Stable.<ref name=Mappackp22/> | ||
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===Weapons Master=== | ===Weapons Master=== | ||
| − | * '''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion. Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>'' | + | * '''Erin Cornsbuck''' is the Weapons Master of Blackstar, he served with stables during the reign of Drew Hasek-Davion. Among his duties, he acts as stable's Chief Technician, he in his later years with stables kept the rebuilt stables ahead technology to give its edge needed to survive. He is known also for his ''teaks'' of the Stables' weaponry.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Notable Personnel - Weapons master & Chief tech</ref> |
===MechWarriors=== | ===MechWarriors=== | ||
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| Civil War,<br>Jihad | | Civil War,<br>Jihad | ||
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| − | | <ref name=MPS7-30>'' | + | | <ref name=MPS7-30>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 30: "Stables of Solaris VII - Starlight Stables"</ref> |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Garrett]] |
| Civil War | | Civil War | ||
| Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors | | Ranked among Solaris VII's top twenty MechWarriors | ||
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==Tactics and Style== | ==Tactics and Style== | ||
| − | As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it. In order to cope, new | + | As of 3067, the Stable tactics had become undefined due to new influx of warriors joining the stable help rebuilt it. In order to cope, new Stablemaster uses his great wealth to purchase latest in weapons technology to make up difference lack of style and tactics.<ref>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 22: Blackstar Stables/Tactics - No tactics due to lack of experience warrior, stable relies on technology</ref> |
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,500 [[C-bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>'' | + | As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,500 [[C-bill]]s and a 20% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]'' | * ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Illusions of Victory]] | + | * ''[[Illusions of Victory|Illusions of Victory (Novel)]] |
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]'' |
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7]]'' | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7]]'' | ||
* ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]'' | * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII: The Game World – Gamemaster's Book]]'' | ||