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| − | '''Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' is best described as a non-traditional [[mercenary unit]]. Ace Darwin | + | '''Ace Darwin's WhipIts''' is best described as a non-traditional [[mercenary unit]], or perhaps as a loose mercenary cartel. [[Ace Darwin]] was a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who re-formed his command every time he accepted a mercenary contract, assembling the people he could gather on [[Outreach]] and en route for individual contracts. The loosely organized unit has varied in size from six 'Mechs to two companies plus [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. |
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| + | Rather than repaint their [['Mech]]s, "unit members" paint a pink paw on their 'Mech's heel. Darwin himself pilots a ''[[Panther]]'' he painted pink and named ''Pink Panther'', which the unit insignia is a reference to. Although Darwin had no formal command training and relied on his charisma, the WhipIts' overall performance was good. | ||
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
| − | The WhipIts were among the defenders when [[Warrior House | + | The WhipIts were among the defenders when [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] conquered [[Kaifeng]] in [[3058]]. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be 2 lances of [[BattleMech]]s. The WhipIts fought alongside the [[Sarna Supremacy]] militia (the [[Kaifeng SMM]] regiment) and other mercenary units that included [[Jacob's Juggernauts]] and [[Carlton's Brigade]]. After a final battle on 27 July 3058 the mercenaries admitted defeat and requested standard terms of withdrawal. It was noted that the mercenaries had fared better than the Kaifeng SMM, which was obliterated almost to the last 'Mech. |
| − | The WhipIts | + | The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became famous and the momentary darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new darlings, he was left broke and on his own. His true friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around [[3065]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental 2'', pg. 20</ref> |
| − | + | Ace Darwin was reportedly killed during the fighting on [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. He had assembled a unit, but was ambushed by elements of the [[Waco Rangers]] and his infamous pink [[Panther]] was destroyed by a ''[[Warhammer]]'' in Waco Rangers colors<ref>Mercenaries Supplemental Update, pg. 11</ref>. With his reported death, his mercenary unit is no more. | |
| − | + | ==Bibliography== | |
| − | + | *''[[Binding Force]]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Double-Blind]]'' | |
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*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental 2]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
Revision as of 11:28, 16 April 2010
Ace Darwin's WhipIts is best described as a non-traditional mercenary unit, or perhaps as a loose mercenary cartel. Ace Darwin was a MechWarrior who re-formed his command every time he accepted a mercenary contract, assembling the people he could gather on Outreach and en route for individual contracts. The loosely organized unit has varied in size from six 'Mechs to two companies plus armor and aerospace fighters.
Rather than repaint their 'Mechs, "unit members" paint a pink paw on their 'Mech's heel. Darwin himself pilots a Panther he painted pink and named Pink Panther, which the unit insignia is a reference to. Although Darwin had no formal command training and relied on his charisma, the WhipIts' overall performance was good.
Unit History
The WhipIts were among the defenders when Warrior House Hiritsu conquered Kaifeng in 3058. The attackers assumed their strength on Kaifeng to be 2 lances of BattleMechs. The WhipIts fought alongside the Sarna Supremacy militia (the Kaifeng SMM regiment) and other mercenary units that included Jacob's Juggernauts and Carlton's Brigade. After a final battle on 27 July 3058 the mercenaries admitted defeat and requested standard terms of withdrawal. It was noted that the mercenaries had fared better than the Kaifeng SMM, which was obliterated almost to the last 'Mech.
The WhipIts nearly ceased to exist when Ace became famous and the momentary darling of the media. When the fickle hand of fate passed him by and the media found new darlings, he was left broke and on his own. His true friends stepped forward and helped bring him back into the mercenary fold around 3065.[1]
Ace Darwin was reportedly killed during the fighting on Outreach in 3067. He had assembled a unit, but was ambushed by elements of the Waco Rangers and his infamous pink Panther was destroyed by a Warhammer in Waco Rangers colors[2]. With his reported death, his mercenary unit is no more.
Bibliography
- Binding Force
- Double-Blind
- Field Manual: Mercenaries
- Mercenaries Supplemental 2
- Mercenaries Supplemental Update