Editing Cenotaph Stables

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==Description==
Founded by the famed [[Kai Allard-Liao]], '''Cenotaph Stables''' is one of the most successful [[Solaris VII]] stables in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name=MPS7-23>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 23: "Stables of Solaris VII - Cenotaph Stables"</ref>
The Stable is based in [[Cathay]].<ref name=RS3055U>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 17: "Stable-Specific Rules"</ref>

==History==
Formerly '''Teng Stables''', [[Justin Allard]]'s partnership with [[Fuh Teng]] on Solaris VII prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] would become the stuff of legend and establish long-lasting ties between the Teng and Allard families. Unlikely many of the other stables, the future Cenotaph readily allowed its warriors to fight during the Clan Invasion, a fact that earned it much political goodwill but also resulted in the death of many of its fighters. Despite Teng's experience and skill, the assassination of Justin and Kai's reported demise during the initial invasion led many observers to write off the stable as doomed.

However Kai's survival in [[Alyina]] and his return to Solaris in [[3053]]<ref name=RS3055U/> revitalized the stable under the Cenotaph name. Despite their lack of name recognition, Cenotaph openly favored veterans of the Clan wars, playing up the patriotism of their service against the [[Clans]]. This situation would continue after Kai left the Game World, taking aboard increasing volumes of pro-[[Victor Steiner-Davion]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]. The pro-Victor stance of many of its fighters would result in Cenotaph losing many of its best when they left to fight in the [[FedCom Civil War]] on his behalf, but the gaps were quickly filled with a flood of expatriates from the [[St. Ives Compact]] following the conclusion of the [[Capellan-St. Ives Civil War]]. Since the end of that conflict Cenotaph has mouthed the pro-[[Liao]] line of all Capellan stables on Solaris, but studiously avoided mentioning ''which'' branch of the Liao family claims its ultimate allegiance.<ref name=MPS7-23/>

The Stable survived into the [[Dark Age]], and one of its MechWarriors, Trisha Swanson, was the [[3135]] [[Solaris VII]] [[Solaris Games#Grand Tournament|Grand Tournament]] Champion.<ref name="DALNAp7-8">''Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)'', pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII 3135 Grand Tournament Recap"</ref>

==Stablemasters and Owners==
Owned by [[Kai Allard-Liao]], for the most part Kai played hands-off role with Cenotaph, heavily relying upon [[Fuh Teng]] to manage its day to day operation.<ref name=MPS7-23/>

After Fuh Teng finally retired in [[3063]], Cenotaph fighter [[Larry Acuff]] took over control, accepting the position despite the fact it meant he could no longer fight in the Games. Despite his relative inexperience, Acuff has proven an able manager in dealings with both his warriors and support staff.<ref name=MPS7-23/>

==Notable Personnel==
===Instructor===
Unknown.

===MechWarriors===
It is not known how many MechWarriors fought for '''Teng Stables'''.

It is not known how many MechWarriors fought for '''Cenotaph Stables''' in [[3051]].
In [[3067]] they numbered 19 MechWarriors.<ref name=MPS7-23/>

====Known MechWarriors from Teng Stables====
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! MechWarrior
! Era
! Comments
! References
|-
| [[Fuh Teng]]
| Succession Wars
| 
| <ref name=WeG>''Warrior: En Garde''</ref>
|-
| [[Sze Teng‎‎]]
| Succession Wars
| 
| <ref name=WeG/>
|-
| [[Justin Xiang]]
| Succession Wars
| [[3027]] Solaris Games Grand Champion
| <ref name=WeG/>
|-
|}

====Known MechWarriors from Cenotaph Stables====
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
! MechWarrior
! Era
! Comments
! References
|-
| [[Larry Acuff]]
| [[Clan Invasion]],<br>[[FedCom Civil War|Civil War]]
| 
| <ref name="MGSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 64: "BattleMech Stable Table"</ref>
|-
| [[Danai Liao-Centrella|Danai Centrella-Liao]]
| [[Dark Age]]
| 
| <ref name=DAINN_p283>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 283: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 2)"</ref>
|-
| [[Tiger Leung]]
| [[Succession Wars]],<br>Clan Invasion,<br>Civil War
| 
| <ref name="RedJiansp4">''Red Jians Stables'', p. 4: "Tiger Leung"</ref>
|-
| [[Jacob McDaniels]]
| Clan Invasion
|
| <ref name=FM:Mp62>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 62</ref>
|-
| [[Trisha Swanson]]
| Dark Age
| [[3135]] [[Solaris Games]] [[Class Six Champions|Grand Champion]]
| <ref name="DA-LA3136p7-8">''Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)'', pp. 7–8: "Solaris VII Grand Tournament Recap"</ref>
|-
|}

===Infantry===
An infantry team (several squads) were fighting for the Stable as per [[3136]].<ref name=WH>"Wolf Hunters"</ref>

====Known Infantrymen====
Unknown.

==Tactics and Style==
Reflecting Kai Allard-Liao's desire to avoid endangering lives any more than necessary, Cenotaph warriors try to avoid killing their opponents by any means possible, such as aiming low to avoid headshots and offering their opponents ample opportunities to surrender before defeat.<ref name=MPS7-23/>

==Stable Characteristics==
* Experience = Veteran in 3067
* Rating = A 3067
* BattleMech = 21<ref name=MPS7-23/>
* Infantry = Yes (during Dark Age)

==Notes==
As per [[3067]], the standard contract is for 1,600 [[C-bill]]s and 18% of the earnings.<ref name=SVIIMP>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 27: "Lynch Stable"</ref>

==Rules==
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===Game Rules===
The Stable as of 3067 has access to A Rated Equipment.

Any time a Cenotaph warrior rolls a head location of a physical or ranged attack, they must reroll the location on the first instance. The second roll stands, even if it again results in a head shot.<ref name=MPS7-43>''Mappack: Solaris VII'', p. 43: "Rules - Stable-Specific Rules - Cenotaph Stables"</ref>
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Mappack: Solaris VII]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII]]''


[[Category:Solaris Stables]]