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==History==
 
==History==
The unit was formed in [[3062]] by former students of the [[Blackjack School of Conflict]]. They raided the [[Clan Jade Falcon]]–held world of [[Sudeten]]. After the assault, they refilled their shattered ranks. The unit was hired by [[Caesar Steiner]] and has since been stationed on [[Giausar]] against a [[Marik]] incursion.
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The unit was formed in [[3062]] by former students of the [[Blackjack School of Conflict]]. They raided the [[Clan Jade Falcon]]-held world of [[Sudeten]]. After the assault, they refilled their shattered ranks. The unit was hired by [[Caesar Steiner]] and has since been stationed on [[Giausar]] against a [[Marik]] incursion.
  
In [[3068]], an assault force consisting of the [[20th Marik Militia]] and either the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere|First]] or [[Second Knights of the Inner Sphere]], backed by a mercenary force ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]] among them)<ref name=TCp66>''Total Chaos'', pp. 66: "Final Curtain?"</ref> attacked [[Giausar]]. The invaders wiped out the two companies of the [[Wilde Turkeys]] mercenary command and the battalion-sized conventional militia. [[Pico's Pathfinder]] (scouts for the Marik forces) were shattered by The One Eyed Jacks. Surrounded and outgunned, the Jacks had to withdraw, with only two of their [[DropShip]]s making it through the League space cordon.<ref name=BA-159>''Blake Ascending'', p. 159</ref><ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 66</ref><ref name=msup93>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 93</ref><ref name=KLRoFO>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [14/10/3068]: "Knights, Legionnaires Retreat, But Others Fight On"''</ref>
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In [[3068]], an assault force consisting of the [[20th Marik Militia]] and either the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere|First]] or [[Second Knights of the Inner Sphere]], backed by a mercenary force ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]] among them<ref name=TCp66>''Total Chaos'', pp. 66 "FINAL CURTAIN?"</ref>) attacked [[Giausar]]. The invaders wiped out the two companies of the [[Wilde Turkeys]] mercenary command and the battalion-sized conventional militia. [[Pico's Pathfinder]] (scouts for the Marik forces) were shattered by The One Eyed Jacks. Surrounded and outgunned, the Jacks had to withdraw, with only two of their [[DropShip]]s making it through the League space cordon.<ref name=BA-159>''Blake Ascending'', p. 159</ref><ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 66</ref><ref name=msup93>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 93</ref><ref name=KLRoFO>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [14/10/3068]: "Knights, Legionnaires Retreat, But Others Fight On"''</ref>
  
 
In late 3068 the Jacks were sent to [[Senftenberg]] to recover from their combat on Giausar.<ref name=msup93/>
 
In late 3068 the Jacks were sent to [[Senftenberg]] to recover from their combat on Giausar.<ref name=msup93/>
  
Honoring the mercenary unit's service to the Lyran realm and the losses it suffered during [[Operation BROKEN FIST]], the mercenaries accepted the invitation to become an [[LAAF]] line unit under the name of the '''Blackjacks'''. The unit was assigned to defend [[Dixie]].<ref name=FRLAAF-18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18: "Irregular Forces - Mercenaries"</ref>
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Honoring the mercenary unit's service to the Lyran realm and the losses it suffered during [[Operation BROKEN FIST]], the mercenaries accepted the invitation to become an [[LAAF]] line-unit under the name of the '''Blackjacks'''. The unit was assigned to defend [[Dixie]].<ref name=FRLAAF-18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18 "Irregular Forces - Mercenaries"</ref>
  
Originally assigned to the Lyrans' generalized "irregular" forces during the Jihad,<ref name=FRLAAF-18/> after that conflict's conclusion the LAAF high command chose to standardize the unit as an [[LCT]], renaming it as the new Eleventh Donegal Guards.<ref name=FM3085-100>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 100: "The Lyran Commonwealth - Donegal Guards - Eleventh Donegal Guards"</ref>
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Originally assigned to the Lyran's generalised "irregular" forces during the Jihad, <ref name=FRLAAF-18/> after that conflict's conclusion the LAAF high command chose to standardise the unit as an [[LCT]], renaming it as the new Eleventh Dongeal Guards. <ref name=FM3085-100>''Field Manual: 3085'', p . 100 "The Lyran Commonwealth - Donegal Guards - Eleventh Donegal Guards"</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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==Support==
 
==Support==
 
* Technical: Tech assets well in excess of 110% of normal and of above average quality.{{cn}}
 
* Technical: Tech assets well in excess of 110% of normal and of above average quality.{{cn}}
* The One-Eyed Jacks possessed a pair of coolant trucks and a number of recovery vehicles. For their transportation needs, they operated five DropShips; Excalibur Ace of Spades, Mule Ace of Clubs, Fortress Joker, Overlord Ace of Hearts, Overlord Ace of Diamonds{{cn}}
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* The One-Eyed Jacks possess a pair of coolant trucks and a number of recovery vehicles. For their transportation needs, they operate five total DropShips; Excalibur Ace of Spades, Mule Ace of Clubs, Fortress Joker, Overlord Ace of Hearts, Overlord Ace of Diamonds{{cn}}
  
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
 
==Dragoon Ratings==
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===3079===
 
===3079===
'''Blackjacks ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="frlcaf18">''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 18</ref>
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'''Blackjacks ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name =“frlcaf18“>'' Field Report: FWLM'' , p. 18</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Dixie]].<ref name="frlcaf18"/> The Blackjacks were 40% strength with 70% Upgraded.<ref name=FRLAAF-18/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Dixie]].<ref name =“frlcaf18“/> The Blackjacks were 40% strength with 70% Upgraded.<ref name=FRLAAF-18/>
  
 
==Color Scheme==
 
==Color Scheme==
The One-Eyed Jacks use green and blue for their paint scheme when formal occasions call for it. For nongraduates, they replace the blue with gold instead.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, p. 53</ref>
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The One-Eyed Jacks use green and blue for their paint scheme when formal occasions call for it. For nongraduates, they replace the blue with gold instead.<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental 2, page 53</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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<references />Participate originally OEJ campaign Guard Tower Columbus Ohio.
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[Total Chaos]]''
 
* ''[[Total Chaos]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|One-Eyed Jacks]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|One-Eyed Jacks]]

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