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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | The '''Black Warriors''' are a mercenary unit-turned pirate band assosciated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They are led by the President of the Federation, H.R. McIntyre. | + | The '''Black Warriors''' are a mercenary-unit-turned-pirate-band assosciated with the [[Periphery]] power known as the [[Circinus Federation]]. They are led by the President of the Federation, H.R. McIntyre. |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.{{cn}} | + | The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in [[2770]] following a contract dispute with the [[Free Worlds League]] in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of [[Circinus]], along with several other pirate bands.{{cn}} |
| − | Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation | + | Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries.{{cn}} |
| − | Although traditionally | + | Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion. McIntyre then led the Warriors to a string of disastrous defeats, including a failed invasion of the [[Illyrian Palatinate]] and a long war against guerillas on the planet Alpheratz. This led to a decline in the strength of the Warriors from three battalions to only one, and helped to breed dissent within the ranks.{{cn}} |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Warriors are a reinforced combined arms unit | + | The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics.<ref name=FMP103/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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'''Black Death''' ([[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Death''' ([[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
* CO: [[Major]] Branden "Deathwatch" Williams | * CO: [[Major]] Branden "Deathwatch" Williams | ||
| − | - The | + | - The Black Death includes three command lance, one in each battalion. The unit prefers mostly light and medium 'Mech designs. |
'''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Hearts''' (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
* CO: Major Kieran Yothers | * CO: Major Kieran Yothers | ||
| − | - The Hearts | + | - The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion. |
'''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Angels''' (1 Reinforced [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
* CO: Major Ann "Red Death" Harley | * CO: Major Ann "Red Death" Harley | ||
| − | - The Angels | + | - The Angels field mainly heavy fighter designs. |
'''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | '''Black Horses''' (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMP103/> | ||
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Contents
General
The Black Warriors are a mercenary-unit-turned-pirate-band assosciated with the Periphery power known as the Circinus Federation. They are led by the President of the Federation, H.R. McIntyre.
History
The Black Warriors reached the Periphery in 2770 following a contract dispute with the Free Worlds League in which they were accused of a breach of contract. After a near-capture by the Free Worlds League navy, the Warriors swore revenge on the League and settled on the world of Circinus, along with several other pirate bands.[citation needed]
Following the founding of the Federation in 2785, the Black Warriors became the chief military force of the fledgling nation as well as a cornerstone of its economy due to the constant raids the Warriors made against the Free Worlds League. This situation developed into one of extreme political significance as the Warriors' unique situation was established over the centuries.[citation needed]
Although traditionally the Black Warriors were led by a member of the Cirion family (descended from the leader of the Warriors in 2770), the position of Colonel was taken by the President of the Federation (McIntyre) due to the minority of the next heir to the battalion. McIntyre then led the Warriors to a string of disastrous defeats, including a failed invasion of the Illyrian Palatinate and a long war against guerillas on the planet Alpheratz. This led to a decline in the strength of the Warriors from three battalions to only one, and helped to breed dissent within the ranks.[citation needed]
Officers
In 3050 the commanding officer is Bob McIntyre.[1]
In 3064 as to 3067 the commanding officer of the unit is Colonel Michael Cirion.[2][3]
Tactics
The Warriors are a reinforced, combined arms unit. They prefer hit-and-run strike tactics.[2]
Composition History
3050
Black Warriors (Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: "Little Bob" McIntyre
- The unit is stationed at this time on Circinus.
3064
Black Death (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Branden "Deathwatch" Williams
- The Black Death includes three command lance, one in each battalion. The unit prefers mostly light and medium 'Mech designs.
Black Hearts (Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Kieran Yothers
- The Hearts field a heavier 'Mech assortment than the Black Death battalion.
Black Angels (1 Reinforced Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Ann "Red Death" Harley
- The Angels field mainly heavy fighter designs.
Black Horses (Reinforced Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom
- The Horses are equiped with hovertanks and VTOLs.
Black Dogs (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Major Jebediah Gorst
3067
Black Warriors (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Michael Cirion
Black Angels (Wing/Elite/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Major Ann "Red Death" Harley
Black Horses (2 Battalions/Elite/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Major Kelly "Kilroy" Bergstrom)
Black Dogs (Reinforced Battalion/Elite/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Major Jebediah Gorst