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| − | '''Camacho's Caballeros''' are a mercenary unit featured in the BattleTech novels ''[[Close Quarters]]'', ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'', and ''[[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. | + | The 17th Recon Regiment known as '''Camacho's Caballeros''' are a mercenary unit featured in the BattleTech novels ''[[Close Quarters]]'', ''[[Hearts of Chaos]]'', and ''[[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. |
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
''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 "southwestern trinity," three poor worlds on the League edge of [[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 [[Tanadi Computers]], 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 "southwestern trinity," three poor worlds on the League edge of [[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 [[Tanadi Computers]], which is based out of [[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 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 the Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Otomo|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 the Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery#Otomo|Otomo]], the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him. | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 8 March 2009
The 17th Recon Regiment known as Camacho's Caballeros are a mercenary unit featured in the BattleTech novels Close Quarters, Hearts of Chaos, and 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.
Unit History
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 "southwestern trinity," three poor worlds on the League edge of 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 Tanadi Computers, which is based out of 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 15th Dieron Regulars there, earning the Draconis Combine a bruised ego as a line unit was defeated by corporate mercenaries.
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 the Theodore and Chandrasekhar to safety when the Otomo, the Coordinator's bodyguard, attempted to assassinate him.
Upon hearing of the imminent disintegration of order in the Free Worlds League and the heavy-handed treatment of rioters on the southwestern trinity, the Caballeros returned home, though details are sketchy.
Unit Notes
Notable members of Camacho's Caballeros include Cassie Suthorn (the main character of Close Quarters) 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 sinks and at least one C3 computer system.
No color scheme or insignia is referred to in the novels (as far as this editor remembers). The 'Mechs seem to be custom painted and decorated by each pilot.