Difference between revisions of "Lockhardt's Ironsides"
Sarna News
(Creation and addition of 3063 Composition) |
m (minor expansion) |
||
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
| formed = | | formed = | ||
| year = 3063 | | year = 3063 | ||
| − | | unitname = | + | | unitname = Lockhardt's Ironsides |
}} | }} | ||
| + | One of many lowkey [[mercenary unit]]s in long term [[Capellan]] employ, the '''Lockhardt's Ironsides''' accepted Capellan sponsorship in [[3061]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | The Ironsides voided their contract with the [[Free Worlds League]] in [[2976]] over a dispute regarding overdue shipment of spare parts. Within six months they were contracted by [[House Liao]] and raided [[Cursa]]. <ref name=HM>''House Marik'', pg. 44</ref> | |
| + | |||
| + | “Lady Lockhardt’s Lovelies” gained a reputation as good fighters in the siege of [[Fletcher]] in [[2985]], and in [[2988]] in the repulse of [[1st Kittery Borderers|Kittery Borderers]] on [[Mitchel]], using their large number of ''[[Warhammer]]''s to good effect. Around [[3025]] the Ironsides were pulled close to [[Sian]] in response to attacks against the commonality capital. <ref name=HL1>''House Liao (Capellan Confederation'', pg. 99</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | However, prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] Ironsides barely maintained a regular quality rating, and the unit had no further chance to distinguish itself during the war or the Andurien-Canopus invasion a few years later. Throughout the Confederation’s lean years, when other units faced supply shortages of all kinds, the mercenaries managed to prosper by keeping quiet and hoarding what little support found its way to them. | ||
| + | |||
| + | In the years just before and during the [[Clan invasion]], the CCAF found the Ironsides at a strength of three green battalions and showing no inclination to leave Capellan service. The unit was rotated to the [[Periphery]] in [[3059]], to assist the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] against the [[Marian Hegemony]]. After a year of limited maneuvers, the Ironsides were recalled to [[Victoria]], where they remain and continue to prosper quietly. | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3063]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Rhianna Lockhardt | + | As of [[3035]], the unit CO was Major Judith Lockhardt. |
| + | |||
| + | As of [[3063]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Rhianna Lockhardt. | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| Line 28: | Line 37: | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The Ironsides employ basic camouflage paint schemes, depending on their station. The unit insignia slightly alters the Capellan crest, placing it on an iron shield. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]] | ||
| + | *[[House Marik (Free Worlds League]] | ||
*[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]] | *[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Lockhardt's Ironsides]] | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 11 March 2009
One of many lowkey mercenary units in long term Capellan employ, the Lockhardt's Ironsides accepted Capellan sponsorship in 3061.
History
The Ironsides voided their contract with the Free Worlds League in 2976 over a dispute regarding overdue shipment of spare parts. Within six months they were contracted by House Liao and raided Cursa. [1]
“Lady Lockhardt’s Lovelies” gained a reputation as good fighters in the siege of Fletcher in 2985, and in 2988 in the repulse of Kittery Borderers on Mitchel, using their large number of Warhammers to good effect. Around 3025 the Ironsides were pulled close to Sian in response to attacks against the commonality capital. [2]
However, prior to the Fourth Succession War Ironsides barely maintained a regular quality rating, and the unit had no further chance to distinguish itself during the war or the Andurien-Canopus invasion a few years later. Throughout the Confederation’s lean years, when other units faced supply shortages of all kinds, the mercenaries managed to prosper by keeping quiet and hoarding what little support found its way to them.
In the years just before and during the Clan invasion, the CCAF found the Ironsides at a strength of three green battalions and showing no inclination to leave Capellan service. The unit was rotated to the Periphery in 3059, to assist the Magistracy of Canopus against the Marian Hegemony. After a year of limited maneuvers, the Ironsides were recalled to Victoria, where they remain and continue to prosper quietly.
Officers
As of 3035, the unit CO was Major Judith Lockhardt.
As of 3063 the Commanding Officer was Sang-shao Rhianna Lockhardt.
Tactics
Composition
3063
'Mech
- Lockhardt's Ironsides (1 Regiment)
Armor
- 87th Sax Home Guard (1 Regiment)
Infantry
- Lockhardt's Enforcers (1 Company)
Notes
The Ironsides employ basic camouflage paint schemes, depending on their station. The unit insignia slightly alters the Capellan crest, placing it on an iron shield.
References
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- House Marik (Free Worlds League
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation