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Line 12: }} }} − Widely known by their nickname '''Camacho's Caballeros''', the '''Seventeenth Recon Regiment''' (sometimes abbreviated "17th Recon") is a [[mercenary unit]] featured in the BattleTech novels ''[[Close Quarters]]'', ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'', and ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'', all written by [[Victor Milán]]. Their unit strength at the beginning of ''Close Quarters'' (circa [[3057]]) is roughly a regiment in size, with three full battalions of 'Mechs and an unspecified number of infantry. + Widely known by their nickname '''Camacho's Caballeros''', the '''17th Recon Regiment''' (sometimes abbreviated "17th Recon") is a [[mercenary unit]] featured in the BattleTech novels ''[[Close Quarters]]'', ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'', and ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'', all written by [[Victor Milán]]. Their unit strength at the beginning of ''Close Quarters'' (circa [[3057]]) is roughly a regiment in size, with three full battalions of 'Mechs and an unspecified number of infantry. Notable members of Camacho's Caballeros include [[Cassie Suthorn]] (the main character of ''Close Quarters'' and who has a hobby of defeating BattleMechs whilst she is on foot) and Colonel [[Carlos Camacho]]. The unit appeared to be composed of older 'Mechs, such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wasp]]'', though they are mentioned as being upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s and at least one [[C3 computer]] system. Notable members of Camacho's Caballeros include [[Cassie Suthorn]] (the main character of ''Close Quarters'' and who has a hobby of defeating BattleMechs whilst she is on foot) and Colonel [[Carlos Camacho]]. The unit appeared to be composed of older 'Mechs, such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wasp]]'', though they are mentioned as being upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s and at least one [[C3 computer]] system. Line 19:
Line 19: ==Unit History== ==Unit History== − In the [[War of 3039]], the Seventeenth was assigned to [[Battle of Vega (3039)|the assault]] on [[Vega]]. They supported the [[First Grave Walkers]] in their task to keep the spaceport clear to allow the [[AFFC]] units an uninterrupted resupply chain.<ref name="tp39p7">''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 7: "Seventeenth Recon Regiment"</ref> Assigned to Task Force Blizzard, the mercenaries faced off against elements of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]]. The mercenaries quickly seized the spaceport of Nasew and kept the [[DCMS]] forces out of the city. In response the Fifth Amphigean split into two battalions: First Battalion pinned the mercenaries in the city while the Third Battalion struck at various [[FedCom]] targets from the Great Desert of Tears. These ongoing assaults were only stopped by [[Snord's Irregulars]] and the advanced [[Star League]] electronics they possessed. The Seventeenth and the Grave Walkers were able to drive the First Battalion off world, followed shortly by the Third Battalion leaving the world.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 13: "Task Force Blizzard"</ref> + In the [[War of 3039]], the Seventeenth was assigned to [[Battle of Vega (3039)|the assault]] on [[Vega]]. They supported the [[1st Grave Walkers]] in their task to keep the spaceport clear to allow the [[AFFC]] units an uninterrupted resupply chain.<ref name="tp39p7">''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 7: "Seventeenth Recon Regiment"</ref> Assigned to Task Force Blizzard, the mercenaries faced off against elements of the [[5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]]. The mercenaries quickly seized the spaceport of Nasew and kept the [[DCMS]] forces out of the city. In response the Fifth Amphigean split into two battalions: First Battalion pinned the mercenaries in the city while the Third Battalion struck at various [[FedCom]] targets from the Great Desert of Tears. These ongoing assaults were only stopped by [[Snord's Irregulars]] and the advanced [[Star League]] electronics they possessed. The Seventeenth and the Grave Walkers were able to drive the First Battalion off world, followed shortly by the Third Battalion leaving the world.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 13: "Task Force Blizzard"</ref> In [[3050]], they were assigned to hunt down the [[Red Lion]] pirate band by the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=cmm61>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 61: "17th Recon Regiment"</ref> In [[3050]], they were assigned to hunt down the [[Red Lion]] pirate band by the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=cmm61>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 61: "17th Recon Regiment"</ref> − ''Close Quarters'' describes the unit as being composed of [[Free Worlds League]] natives, and having a diverse mix of different ethnicities. Many of the members hail from the three impoverished worlds of [[Cerillos]], [[Galisteo]], and [[Sierra]], the so-called "[[Southwest Trinity worlds|Trinity of Southwestern Worlds]]" on the League edge of the [[Periphery]] that are composed primarily of individuals of Hispanic descent. The novel also states the unit as being involved in battle against the [[Clans]], Colonel Carlos Camacho most notably piloting a captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''[[Mad Cat]]''. They are employed by the people of Crotch (in a flashback) and, for the main part of the story, [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], the CEO of [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]], which is based out of [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]]. + ''Close Quarters'' describes the unit as being composed of [[Free Worlds League]] natives, and having a diverse mix of different ethnicities. Many of the members hail from the three impoverished worlds of [[Cerillos]], [[Galisteo]], and [[Sierra]], the so-called "[[Southwest Trinity worlds|Trinity of Southwestern Worlds]]" on the League edge of the [[Periphery]] that are composed primarily of individuals of Hispanic descent. The novel also states the unit as being involved in battle against the [[Clans]], Colonel Carlos Camacho most notably piloting a captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''[[Mad Cat]]''. They are employed by the people of Crotch (in a flashback) and, for the main part of the story, [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], the CEO of [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]], which is based out of [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]]. − The Caballeros have been key in foiling the plots of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'', as they did when the rebels attempted to conquer [[Towne]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The Caballeros defeated the [[Fifteenth Dieron Regulars]] and their support [[1st Dragons Joy Infantry]] there, earning the [[Draconis Combine]] a bruised ego as a line unit was defeated by corporate mercenaries. The Regiment gained a fourth Battalion in wake of the fighting on Towne in [[3058]]. Many of the 'Mechs and equipment that would make up their new battalion came from the decimated Black Dragon-aligned forces which included the Fifteenth Dieron Regulars and its task force of supporting regiments. Prior to June, the unit received a mixed group of new recruits from the Southwest Trinity of worlds, which would incorporate some survivors of the fighting on Towne. Robert "Navajo Wolf" Begay was promoted to [[Force Commander]] and became its commanding officer. However many within the regiment were ill at ease with the new Battalion due to the nature of its creation and personnel.<ref>''Black Dragon'', pp. 72–73</ref> + The Caballeros have been key in foiling the plots of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'', as they did when the rebels attempted to conquer [[Towne]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The Caballeros defeated the [[15th Dieron Regulars]] there, earning the [[Draconis Combine]] a bruised ego as a line unit was defeated by corporate mercenaries. The Regiment gained a fourth Battalion in wake of the fighting on Towne in 3058. Many of the 'Mechs and equipment that would make up their new battalion came from the decimated Black Dragon-aligned forces which included the 15th Dieron Regulars and its task force of supporting regiments. Prior to June, the unit received a mixed group of new recruits from the Southwest Trinity of worlds, which would incorporate some survivors of the fighting on Towne. Robert "Navajo Wolf" Begay was promoted to [[Force Commander]] and became its commanding officer. However many within the regiment were ill at ease with the new Battalion due to the nature of its creation and personnel.<ref>''Black Dragon'', pp. 72–73</ref> The Caballeros were again on hand at [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]]'s birthday celebration, which they were invited to as a thanks for their involvement in the Towne debacle. There, they were able to escort both Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Otomo]], the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him. The Caballeros were again on hand at [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]]'s birthday celebration, which they were invited to as a thanks for their involvement in the Towne debacle. There, they were able to escort both Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Otomo]], the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him. Line 31:
Line 31: The Caballeros deployed after [[Operation BULLDOG]] on some liberated worlds to protect Tanadi assets, and were attacked by forces from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries: Revised'', p. 54: "The Caballeros deployed after Operation BULLDOG on liberated worlds to protect Tanadi"</ref> The regiment survived the fighting, but lost Force Commander Bar-Kochba and many others of the battalion on [[Luzerne]]. Several of the Caballeros used ''[[Hitman]]'' scout 'Mechs to call in artillery strikes on the Ghost Bears.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18</ref> The Caballeros deployed after [[Operation BULLDOG]] on some liberated worlds to protect Tanadi assets, and were attacked by forces from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries: Revised'', p. 54: "The Caballeros deployed after Operation BULLDOG on liberated worlds to protect Tanadi"</ref> The regiment survived the fighting, but lost Force Commander Bar-Kochba and many others of the battalion on [[Luzerne]]. Several of the Caballeros used ''[[Hitman]]'' scout 'Mechs to call in artillery strikes on the Ghost Bears.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18</ref> − While in service to the Draconis Combine, the performance of [[Lieutenant]] [[Rosita Ramirez|Rosita Gavila “La Wolverine” Guadalupe Ramirez's]] [[Tarantula|ZPH-4A ''Tarantula'']] convinced the [[DCMS]] Procurement Department to start using the 'Mech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 12</ref> + While in service to the Draconis Combine, the performance of [[Lieutenant]] [[Rosita Ramirez|Rosita Gavila "La Wolverine" Ramirez's]] custom ''[[Tarantula]]'' convinced the [[DCMS]] Procurement Department to start using the 'Mech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 12</ref> Remaining with HTE, upon hearing of the imminent disintegration of order in the Free Worlds League and the heavy-handed treatment of rioters in the Southwestern Trinity by the federally employed mercenary unit [[Swann's Cavaliers]] resulting in the "Bad Rock Massacre", the Caballeros returned home to defeat the Cavaliers and defend their homeworlds against all possible threats. The arrival of the Caballeros on Galisteo turned the tide against the Cavaliers. The Caballeros destroyed most of the Cavaliers' aerospace equipment and the Cavaliers' Charlie Battalion was quickly eliminated. The Caballeros then traveled to Sierra and Cerillos to liberate those worlds but found that the Cavaliers had withdrawn from both systems. With the Free Worlds League destroyed and the Trinity Worlds on their own, Carlos Camacho assumed the office of President of Galisteo.<ref name=MSUp39>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 39</ref> Remaining with HTE, upon hearing of the imminent disintegration of order in the Free Worlds League and the heavy-handed treatment of rioters in the Southwestern Trinity by the federally employed mercenary unit [[Swann's Cavaliers]] resulting in the "Bad Rock Massacre", the Caballeros returned home to defeat the Cavaliers and defend their homeworlds against all possible threats. The arrival of the Caballeros on Galisteo turned the tide against the Cavaliers. The Caballeros destroyed most of the Cavaliers' aerospace equipment and the Cavaliers' Charlie Battalion was quickly eliminated. The Caballeros then traveled to Sierra and Cerillos to liberate those worlds but found that the Cavaliers had withdrawn from both systems. With the Free Worlds League destroyed and the Trinity Worlds on their own, Carlos Camacho assumed the office of President of Galisteo.<ref name=MSUp39>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 39</ref> Line 48:
Line 48: Following the reconstitution of the Free Worlds League the re-formed Tamarind-Abbey District began a campaign to recapture lost worlds, leading to battles between the Caballeros and League forces on both [[Cerillos]] and Galisteo. Both battles saw the Tamarind forces draw up overwhelming forces against the Caballeros, forcing the mercenaries to surrender; the Caballeros negotiated similar terms to those under which they had surrendered the Lyran Alliance in 3079. Once again, the Caballeros insisted on defending the Trinity Worlds, with their loyalty to the Free Worlds League being simply a secondary extension of their fanatical dedication to their homeworlds.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> Following the reconstitution of the Free Worlds League the re-formed Tamarind-Abbey District began a campaign to recapture lost worlds, leading to battles between the Caballeros and League forces on both [[Cerillos]] and Galisteo. Both battles saw the Tamarind forces draw up overwhelming forces against the Caballeros, forcing the mercenaries to surrender; the Caballeros negotiated similar terms to those under which they had surrendered the Lyran Alliance in 3079. Once again, the Caballeros insisted on defending the Trinity Worlds, with their loyalty to the Free Worlds League being simply a secondary extension of their fanatical dedication to their homeworlds.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> − In April [[3147]], a battalion of the Caballeros were assigned to help defend [[Gibraltar]] from the [[Marian Hegemony]] legions. They were unable to do so as the world was firmly in Marian hands. Instead they joined the [[7th Tamarind Regulars]] elsewhere.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 38</ref> In mid-[[3148]] the Caballeros hit the world [[Maximillian]], destroying the newly formed [[V Legio]].<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 71: "The Sword of Damocles"</ref> Later on [[Lahti]] the Caballeros performed a nighttime combat drop and captured two companies of the Head Hunters mercenary command.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 89: "Let Freedom Ring"</ref> + In April 3147 a battalion of the Caballeros were assigned to help defend [[Gibraltar]] from the [[Marian Hegemony]] legions. They were unable to do so as the world was firmly in Marian hands. Instead they joined the [[7th Tamarind Regulars]] elsewhere.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 38</ref> In mid-3148 the Caballeros hit the world [[Maximillian]], destroying the newly formed [[V Legio]].<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 71: "The Sword of Damocles"</ref> Later on [[Lahti]] the Caballeros performed a nighttime combat drop and captured two companies of the Head Hunters mercenary command.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 89: "Let Freedom Ring"</ref> − In November [[3150]], the Caballeros joined with the [[1st Tamarind Regulars|First]], Seventh, and [[Eighth Tamarind Regulars]] to assault the Marian Hegemony province capital of [[Illyria]]. They had assumed complete control of the system by the end of the year.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 90</ref> + In November 3150 the Caballeros joined with the [[1st Tamarind Regulars|First]], Seventh, and [[8th Tamarind Regulars|Eighth Tamarind Regulars]] to assault the Marian Hegemony province capital of [[Illyria]]. They had assumed complete control of the system by the end of the year.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 90</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 90:
Line 90: ===3056=== ===3056=== *17th Recon Regiment '''(Camacho's Caballeros)''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) *17th Recon Regiment '''(Camacho's Caballeros)''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) − * CO: Colonel Carlos "Tiburón" Camacho<br/> XO/[[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Marisol Cabrera|Marisol "La Dama Muerte" Cabrera]] + * CO: Colonel Carlos "Tiburón" Camacho<br/> XO/[[Lt. Colonel]] [[Marisol Cabrera|Marisol "La Dama Muerte" Cabrera]] **1st Battalion - CO: [[Force Commander]] [[Gavilán Camacho|Gavilán "Gabby" Camacho]] **1st Battalion - CO: [[Force Commander]] [[Gavilán Camacho|Gavilán "Gabby" Camacho]] *** Adelante Company - CO: Captain [[Juan Pedro O'Rourke|Juan Pedro "Don Coyote" O'Rourke]] *** Adelante Company - CO: Captain [[Juan Pedro O'Rourke|Juan Pedro "Don Coyote" O'Rourke]] Line 110:
Line 110: '''Camacho's Caballeros''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp113/> '''Camacho's Caballeros''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp113/> :* CO: Colonel Carlos Camacho<ref name=FMMercsp113/> :* CO: Colonel Carlos Camacho<ref name=FMMercsp113/> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]].<ref name=FMMercsp113>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hachiman]].<ref name=FMMercsp113>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref> ===3067=== ===3067=== Line 135:
Line 135: == Notes == == Notes == − When asked about the origin of the "17th Recon Regiment" designation on the [[CBT Forum]], the official answer was that it was presumably an oversight based on a unit patch depicted in the old [[Mercenary's Handbook]] for the Seventeenth Recon Regiment; however this patch referred to a sub-unit of the [[Eridani Light Horse]], a distinctly different mercenary unit.<ref>In [http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:VpRks_YajLoJ:www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php%3Ftopic%3D69208.0+site:classicbattletech.com+recon+regiment&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us this thread] (dead link) ("17th Recon Regiment - also known as Camacho's Caballeros") on the CBT Forum</ref> + When asked about the origin of the "17th Recon Regiment" designation on the [[CBT Forum]], the official answer was that it was presumably an oversight based on a unit patch depicted in the old [[Mercenary's Handbook]] for the 17th Recon Regiment; however this patch referred to a sub-unit of the [[Eridani Light Horse]], a distinctly different mercenary unit.<ref>In [http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:VpRks_YajLoJ:www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php%3Ftopic%3D69208.0+site:classicbattletech.com+recon+regiment&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us this thread] (dead link) ("17th Recon Regiment - also known as Camacho's Caballeros") on the CBT Forum</ref> ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Camomercscamachoscaballeros.png|A ''[[Tarantula]]'' in Camacho's Caballeros colors. + Image:Camomercscamachoscaballeros.png|A ''[[Tarantula]]'' in Camacho's Caballeros colors. − Shrapnel Magazine Year One cover.jpg|Camacho's Caballeros 'Mechs during a combat drop. </gallery> </gallery> Line 148:
Line 147: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel) * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel) * ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) * ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) Line 166:
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| − | Widely known by their nickname '''Camacho's Caballeros''', the ''' | + | Widely known by their nickname '''Camacho's Caballeros''', the '''17th Recon Regiment''' (sometimes abbreviated "17th Recon") is a [[mercenary unit]] featured in the BattleTech novels ''[[Close Quarters]]'', ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'', and ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'', all written by [[Victor Milán]]. Their unit strength at the beginning of ''Close Quarters'' (circa [[3057]]) is roughly a regiment in size, with three full battalions of 'Mechs and an unspecified number of infantry. |
Notable members of Camacho's Caballeros include [[Cassie Suthorn]] (the main character of ''Close Quarters'' and who has a hobby of defeating BattleMechs whilst she is on foot) and Colonel [[Carlos Camacho]]. The unit appeared to be composed of older 'Mechs, such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wasp]]'', though they are mentioned as being upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s and at least one [[C3 computer]] system. | Notable members of Camacho's Caballeros include [[Cassie Suthorn]] (the main character of ''Close Quarters'' and who has a hobby of defeating BattleMechs whilst she is on foot) and Colonel [[Carlos Camacho]]. The unit appeared to be composed of older 'Mechs, such as the ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', and ''[[Wasp]]'', though they are mentioned as being upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s and at least one [[C3 computer]] system. | ||
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| − | In the [[War of 3039]], the Seventeenth was assigned to [[Battle of Vega (3039)|the assault]] on [[Vega]]. They supported the [[ | + | In the [[War of 3039]], the Seventeenth was assigned to [[Battle of Vega (3039)|the assault]] on [[Vega]]. They supported the [[1st Grave Walkers]] in their task to keep the spaceport clear to allow the [[AFFC]] units an uninterrupted resupply chain.<ref name="tp39p7">''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 7: "Seventeenth Recon Regiment"</ref> Assigned to Task Force Blizzard, the mercenaries faced off against elements of the [[5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]]. The mercenaries quickly seized the spaceport of Nasew and kept the [[DCMS]] forces out of the city. In response the Fifth Amphigean split into two battalions: First Battalion pinned the mercenaries in the city while the Third Battalion struck at various [[FedCom]] targets from the Great Desert of Tears. These ongoing assaults were only stopped by [[Snord's Irregulars]] and the advanced [[Star League]] electronics they possessed. The Seventeenth and the Grave Walkers were able to drive the First Battalion off world, followed shortly by the Third Battalion leaving the world.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 13: "Task Force Blizzard"</ref> |
In [[3050]], they were assigned to hunt down the [[Red Lion]] pirate band by the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=cmm61>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 61: "17th Recon Regiment"</ref> | In [[3050]], they were assigned to hunt down the [[Red Lion]] pirate band by the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=cmm61>''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 61: "17th Recon Regiment"</ref> | ||
| − | ''Close Quarters'' describes the unit as being composed of [[Free Worlds League]] natives, and having a diverse mix of different ethnicities. Many of the members hail from the three impoverished worlds of [[Cerillos]], [[Galisteo]], and [[Sierra]], the so-called "[[Southwest Trinity worlds|Trinity of Southwestern Worlds]]" on the League edge of the [[Periphery]] that are composed primarily of individuals of Hispanic descent. The novel also states the unit as being involved in battle against the [[Clans]], Colonel Carlos Camacho most notably piloting a captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''[[Mad Cat]]''. They are employed by the people of Crotch (in a flashback) and, for the main part of the story, [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], the CEO of [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]], which is based out of [[Hachiman ( | + | ''Close Quarters'' describes the unit as being composed of [[Free Worlds League]] natives, and having a diverse mix of different ethnicities. Many of the members hail from the three impoverished worlds of [[Cerillos]], [[Galisteo]], and [[Sierra]], the so-called "[[Southwest Trinity worlds|Trinity of Southwestern Worlds]]" on the League edge of the [[Periphery]] that are composed primarily of individuals of Hispanic descent. The novel also states the unit as being involved in battle against the [[Clans]], Colonel Carlos Camacho most notably piloting a captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''[[Mad Cat]]''. They are employed by the people of Crotch (in a flashback) and, for the main part of the story, [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]], the CEO of [[Hachiman Taro Electronics]], which is based out of [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]]. |
| − | The Caballeros have been key in foiling the plots of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'', as they did when the rebels attempted to conquer [[Towne]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The Caballeros defeated the [[ | + | The Caballeros have been key in foiling the plots of the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'', as they did when the rebels attempted to conquer [[Towne]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The Caballeros defeated the [[15th Dieron Regulars]] there, earning the [[Draconis Combine]] a bruised ego as a line unit was defeated by corporate mercenaries. The Regiment gained a fourth Battalion in wake of the fighting on Towne in 3058. Many of the 'Mechs and equipment that would make up their new battalion came from the decimated Black Dragon-aligned forces which included the 15th Dieron Regulars and its task force of supporting regiments. Prior to June, the unit received a mixed group of new recruits from the Southwest Trinity of worlds, which would incorporate some survivors of the fighting on Towne. Robert "Navajo Wolf" Begay was promoted to [[Force Commander]] and became its commanding officer. However many within the regiment were ill at ease with the new Battalion due to the nature of its creation and personnel.<ref>''Black Dragon'', pp. 72–73</ref> |
The Caballeros were again on hand at [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]]'s birthday celebration, which they were invited to as a thanks for their involvement in the Towne debacle. There, they were able to escort both Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Otomo]], the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him. | The Caballeros were again on hand at [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]]'s birthday celebration, which they were invited to as a thanks for their involvement in the Towne debacle. There, they were able to escort both Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Otomo]], the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him. | ||
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The Caballeros deployed after [[Operation BULLDOG]] on some liberated worlds to protect Tanadi assets, and were attacked by forces from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries: Revised'', p. 54: "The Caballeros deployed after Operation BULLDOG on liberated worlds to protect Tanadi"</ref> The regiment survived the fighting, but lost Force Commander Bar-Kochba and many others of the battalion on [[Luzerne]]. Several of the Caballeros used ''[[Hitman]]'' scout 'Mechs to call in artillery strikes on the Ghost Bears.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18</ref> | The Caballeros deployed after [[Operation BULLDOG]] on some liberated worlds to protect Tanadi assets, and were attacked by forces from [[Clan Ghost Bear]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries: Revised'', p. 54: "The Caballeros deployed after Operation BULLDOG on liberated worlds to protect Tanadi"</ref> The regiment survived the fighting, but lost Force Commander Bar-Kochba and many others of the battalion on [[Luzerne]]. Several of the Caballeros used ''[[Hitman]]'' scout 'Mechs to call in artillery strikes on the Ghost Bears.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 18</ref> | ||
| − | While in service to the Draconis Combine, the performance of [[Lieutenant]] [[Rosita Ramirez|Rosita Gavila | + | While in service to the Draconis Combine, the performance of [[Lieutenant]] [[Rosita Ramirez|Rosita Gavila "La Wolverine" Ramirez's]] custom ''[[Tarantula]]'' convinced the [[DCMS]] Procurement Department to start using the 'Mech.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 12</ref> |
Remaining with HTE, upon hearing of the imminent disintegration of order in the Free Worlds League and the heavy-handed treatment of rioters in the Southwestern Trinity by the federally employed mercenary unit [[Swann's Cavaliers]] resulting in the "Bad Rock Massacre", the Caballeros returned home to defeat the Cavaliers and defend their homeworlds against all possible threats. The arrival of the Caballeros on Galisteo turned the tide against the Cavaliers. The Caballeros destroyed most of the Cavaliers' aerospace equipment and the Cavaliers' Charlie Battalion was quickly eliminated. The Caballeros then traveled to Sierra and Cerillos to liberate those worlds but found that the Cavaliers had withdrawn from both systems. With the Free Worlds League destroyed and the Trinity Worlds on their own, Carlos Camacho assumed the office of President of Galisteo.<ref name=MSUp39>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 39</ref> | Remaining with HTE, upon hearing of the imminent disintegration of order in the Free Worlds League and the heavy-handed treatment of rioters in the Southwestern Trinity by the federally employed mercenary unit [[Swann's Cavaliers]] resulting in the "Bad Rock Massacre", the Caballeros returned home to defeat the Cavaliers and defend their homeworlds against all possible threats. The arrival of the Caballeros on Galisteo turned the tide against the Cavaliers. The Caballeros destroyed most of the Cavaliers' aerospace equipment and the Cavaliers' Charlie Battalion was quickly eliminated. The Caballeros then traveled to Sierra and Cerillos to liberate those worlds but found that the Cavaliers had withdrawn from both systems. With the Free Worlds League destroyed and the Trinity Worlds on their own, Carlos Camacho assumed the office of President of Galisteo.<ref name=MSUp39>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 39</ref> | ||
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Following the reconstitution of the Free Worlds League the re-formed Tamarind-Abbey District began a campaign to recapture lost worlds, leading to battles between the Caballeros and League forces on both [[Cerillos]] and Galisteo. Both battles saw the Tamarind forces draw up overwhelming forces against the Caballeros, forcing the mercenaries to surrender; the Caballeros negotiated similar terms to those under which they had surrendered the Lyran Alliance in 3079. Once again, the Caballeros insisted on defending the Trinity Worlds, with their loyalty to the Free Worlds League being simply a secondary extension of their fanatical dedication to their homeworlds.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> | Following the reconstitution of the Free Worlds League the re-formed Tamarind-Abbey District began a campaign to recapture lost worlds, leading to battles between the Caballeros and League forces on both [[Cerillos]] and Galisteo. Both battles saw the Tamarind forces draw up overwhelming forces against the Caballeros, forcing the mercenaries to surrender; the Caballeros negotiated similar terms to those under which they had surrendered the Lyran Alliance in 3079. Once again, the Caballeros insisted on defending the Trinity Worlds, with their loyalty to the Free Worlds League being simply a secondary extension of their fanatical dedication to their homeworlds.<ref name="FM:3145p179"/> | ||
| − | In April | + | In April 3147 a battalion of the Caballeros were assigned to help defend [[Gibraltar]] from the [[Marian Hegemony]] legions. They were unable to do so as the world was firmly in Marian hands. Instead they joined the [[7th Tamarind Regulars]] elsewhere.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 38</ref> In mid-3148 the Caballeros hit the world [[Maximillian]], destroying the newly formed [[V Legio]].<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 71: "The Sword of Damocles"</ref> Later on [[Lahti]] the Caballeros performed a nighttime combat drop and captured two companies of the Head Hunters mercenary command.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 89: "Let Freedom Ring"</ref> |
| − | In November | + | In November 3150 the Caballeros joined with the [[1st Tamarind Regulars|First]], Seventh, and [[8th Tamarind Regulars|Eighth Tamarind Regulars]] to assault the Marian Hegemony province capital of [[Illyria]]. They had assumed complete control of the system by the end of the year.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 90</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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*17th Recon Regiment '''(Camacho's Caballeros)''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) | *17th Recon Regiment '''(Camacho's Caballeros)''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Carlos "Tiburón" Camacho<br/> XO/[[ | + | * CO: Colonel Carlos "Tiburón" Camacho<br/> XO/[[Lt. Colonel]] [[Marisol Cabrera|Marisol "La Dama Muerte" Cabrera]] |
**1st Battalion - CO: [[Force Commander]] [[Gavilán Camacho|Gavilán "Gabby" Camacho]] | **1st Battalion - CO: [[Force Commander]] [[Gavilán Camacho|Gavilán "Gabby" Camacho]] | ||
*** Adelante Company - CO: Captain [[Juan Pedro O'Rourke|Juan Pedro "Don Coyote" O'Rourke]] | *** Adelante Company - CO: Captain [[Juan Pedro O'Rourke|Juan Pedro "Don Coyote" O'Rourke]] | ||
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'''Camacho's Caballeros''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp113/> | '''Camacho's Caballeros''' (2 Battalions/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp113/> | ||
:* CO: Colonel Carlos Camacho<ref name=FMMercsp113/> | :* CO: Colonel Carlos Camacho<ref name=FMMercsp113/> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[ | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hachiman]].<ref name=FMMercsp113>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref> |
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | When asked about the origin of the "17th Recon Regiment" designation on the [[CBT Forum]], the official answer was that it was presumably an oversight based on a unit patch depicted in the old [[Mercenary's Handbook]] for the | + | When asked about the origin of the "17th Recon Regiment" designation on the [[CBT Forum]], the official answer was that it was presumably an oversight based on a unit patch depicted in the old [[Mercenary's Handbook]] for the 17th Recon Regiment; however this patch referred to a sub-unit of the [[Eridani Light Horse]], a distinctly different mercenary unit.<ref>In [http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:VpRks_YajLoJ:www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php%3Ftopic%3D69208.0+site:classicbattletech.com+recon+regiment&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us this thread] (dead link) ("17th Recon Regiment - also known as Camacho's Caballeros") on the CBT Forum</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Camomercscamachoscaballeros.png|A ''[[Tarantula]]'' in Camacho's Caballeros colors | + | Image:Camomercscamachoscaballeros.png|A ''[[Tarantula]]'' in Camacho's Caballeros colors. |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) | * ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]'' | * ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Recon Regiment, 17th]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Recon Regiment, 17th]] | ||