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In [[3072]] Bullard's Armored Cavalry landed on [[Galatea]] alongside the [[11th Division (Word of Blake)|11th Division]] and [[47th Shadow Division]]. They assisted the Word of Blake in taking the world, along with the [[Martian Cuirassiers]] and [[Gray's Ghosts]]. To land on the world, the Word units masqueraded as the [[Northwind Highlanders]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 109</ref> | In [[3072]] Bullard's Armored Cavalry landed on [[Galatea]] alongside the [[11th Division (Word of Blake)|11th Division]] and [[47th Shadow Division]]. They assisted the Word of Blake in taking the world, along with the [[Martian Cuirassiers]] and [[Gray's Ghosts]]. To land on the world, the Word units masqueraded as the [[Northwind Highlanders]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 109</ref> | ||
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| + | By [[3081]] it had been confirmed that Bullard's Armored Cavalry had been wiped out during the [[Jihad]].<ref name="J:FRp120">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 120, "The Condemned"</ref> | ||
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| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
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Revision as of 09:11, 10 July 2012
Contents
History
The unit stayed for most in of its existence in CCAF employment. In 2987 they Aosia and captured a huge amount of gold. In 3027 the mercs assaulted again the Davions , this time to get money for the FedSun troops. The unit is stationed on Caph V and fought for their own goals. 3058 were the last time for such opportunistic actions. A company commander split with all conventional forces from their parent formation and left the IS for the periphery. The internal fight left the command shattered and only a new contract can save it.
The command make a new contract with the Circinus Federation backed by the WoB and strength the defenses against the Marian Hegemony.
In 3072 Bullard's Armored Cavalry landed on Galatea alongside the 11th Division and 47th Shadow Division. They assisted the Word of Blake in taking the world, along with the Martian Cuirassiers and Gray's Ghosts. To land on the world, the Word units masqueraded as the Northwind Highlanders.[1]
By 3081 it had been confirmed that Bullard's Armored Cavalry had been wiped out during the Jihad.[2]
Officer
Colonel Bullard served the CCAF before joining the command.
Tactic
The fast units lure the enemy in a trap, then the heavier unit close in for the final strike.
Support
The unit's trio of DropShips (a Fortress and two Unions) can transport the entire unit at once. The techs are overworked to keep the unit in fighting shape.
Mercenary Rating
Dragoon Rating: D-
Composition
3025
Bullard's Armored Cavalry (1 Battalion) (Green/Reliable) - CCAF[3]
3067
Bullard’s Armored Cavalry(1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)
- CO/1st Company: Colonel Frank Bullard
- Heavy and assault are the brute force of the unit
- XO/2nd Company: Major Markus Teng-Li
- Fast light/mediums for harassing maneuvers
- 3rd Company: Captain Jebadiah Banes
- Light mechs for recon duties
- Many old designs, only the command lance field sophisticated equipment
Bullard’s Armored Lancers(2 Companies/Regular/Questionable)
- Armor Commander: Captain Willie "Popcorn" Hollis
- The hover tanks are supported by infantry with battle armor
Notes
References
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 51 - "Unit Profile"