17th Recon Regiment

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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 battallions of 'Mechs and an unspecified number of infantry.

Close Quarters describes the unit as being composed of Free Worlds League natives, and having a diverse mix of different ethnicities. The novel also states the unit as being involved in battle against the Clans, Colonel Carlos Camacho most notably piloting a captured 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 of Hachiman.

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, Wasp, though they are mentioned as being upgraded with double heat sinks and at least one C3 computer system.

References

  • Close Quarters