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| + | ==Unit History== | ||
| + | The '''Clean Kill''' [[mercenary]] unit had a checkered past for many years. In [[3062]], the unit accepted a contract with the [[Calderon Protectorate]] in spite of having a contract with the [[Taurian Concordat]]; this dramatically reduced their Dragoons rating. While stationed on [[Althea's Choice]], the command received some of its first victories.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 57</ref> | ||
| + | However, in late [[3067]], the unit clashed with the [[Second Taurian Guard]] when [[Helen Naborn]], one of Clean Kill's [[company]] commanders, ran her ''[[Charger]]'' through the mansion of the planetary governor, while chasing bandits on [[Althea's Choice]]. [[Captain]] Naborn was arrested on manslaughter charges and the Protectorate canceled their contract with Clean Kill. Major Bullard turned to alcohol to solve his problems and was found dead of a drug overdose on 21 January [[3068]]. | ||
| − | == | + | The four company commanders immediately declared themselves the new CO of the unit, leading to a brief "civil war" in the unit. When the smoke cleared, the unit had lost several [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]] and [[BattleMech|'Mechs]], but the technical staff was able to repair them. The tensions between officers that had plagued the unit were also dramatically reduced, making the unit far more effective. However, the collateral damage they inflicted caused the Taurian Concordat to demand they leave Concordat space. Captain O'Reilly was able to defuse this situation by offering reparations to the government of Althea's Choice in return for a renewed contract. This led to the unit reinforcing Althea's Choice against raiders.<ref name=msup43>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 43</ref> |
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| + | In June [[3072]], they were attacked by [[AFFS]] troops (in reality [[Gannon's Cannons]] in disguise) while defending [[Althea's Choice]] in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. There were being routed when real AFFS troops attacked the capital. The reported use of chemical weapons in that other battle upset Gannon's Cannons, who felt they'd been "hoodwinked" and left the planet immediately.<ref name=tcp120/> | ||
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| + | In [[3105]], the Clean Kill arrived covertly on [[Diik]]. The Clean Kill were in the employ of the Taurian Concordat at the time and had arrived clandestinely to conduct raids; for months, the Clean Kill managed to evade detection while striking at Calderon Protectorate targets. The Clean Kill were finally tracked down when [[Captain]] [[Jere MalDonaldo]] of the Protectorate military assembled an entire [[regiment]] of [[battle armor]]-equipped infantry using [[Spectre (Battle Armor)|Spectre]] suits manufactured at the nearby [[Protectorate Arms Conglomerate]] plant. MalDonaldo passed the location of the Clean Kill to the [[2nd Taurian Pride|Second Taurian Pride]], but then rather than fading out and waiting for the arrival of the Pride, MalDonaldo had his troops infiltrate the Clean Kill encampment and launch a surprise attack.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp4">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 4: "Spectre Stealth Battle Armor"</ref> | ||
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| + | The opening wave of the attack by the Protectorate forces was very successful, killing a large part of the Clean Kill's command and support staff, but as the Clean Kill's defenses tried to react to the sudden attack, MalDonaldo was killed by a Clean Kill ''[[Locust]]''. The loss of MalDonaldo shattered the ad hoc Protectorate formation, most of whom were gunned down by the Clean Kill before the Second Taurian Pride arrived and routed the mercenaries.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp4"/> | ||
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| + | ==Officers== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Clean Kill''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major]]||[[Phormes Bullard]]||[[3062]] - [[3068]] | ||
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| + | | Major||[[Shahna Richman]]||3068 - at least [[3072]]<ref name=msup43/><ref name=tcp120>''Total Chaos'', p. 120: Track "Clean Sweep"</ref> | ||
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| + | | Major||[[Kasha Wilmoth]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p182>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 182: "Notable Mercenary Forces - Taurian Concordat"</ref> | ||
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| + | |} | ||
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| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | Their command uses every possible trick (long range bombardment with mass fire) regardless of civilian casualties. Close combat is another preferred tactic. They tend to use simple frontal attacks. | ||
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==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The unit | + | The unit had enough techs for daily repairs and had sufficient [[DropShip]] support. |
| − | ==Composition== | + | |
| − | *'''Clean Kill'''(1 Mixed Battalion/Regular/Reliable) | + | ==Dragoon Ratings== |
| − | CO/Headquarters Company: | + | ===3067=== |
| − | + | '''Dragoon Rating: F''' | |
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| − | + | === 3145 === | |
| − | + | '''Rating: E'''<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | |
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| − | + | ==Composition History== | |
| − | == | + | ===3059=== |
| + | '''Clean Kill''' (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) <ref name= FMMercsp113/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Major Phornes Bullard <ref name= FMMercsp113/> | ||
| + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Jansen's Hold]]. <ref name = FMMercsp113 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 113</ref> | ||
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| + | ===3067=== | ||
| + | '''Clean Kill''' (1 Mixed [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable) | ||
| + | * CO/Headquarters Company: Major Phormes Bullard | ||
| + | * Assassin Company: Captain Charles Stanworth | ||
| + | - A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions. | ||
| + | * Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | ||
| + | - The [[Ontos]] lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force | ||
| + | * Crush Company: Captain Kailynn O'Reilly | ||
| + | - 4 ''[[Catapult]]''s with [[Arrow IV]]s + 4 'Mechs + 4 [[combat vehicle]]s as cover unit. | ||
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| + | ===3068=== | ||
| + | '''Clean Kill''' (1 Mixed Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=msup43/> | ||
| + | * CO/Headquarters Company: Major Shahna Richman | ||
| + | - 4 ''Catapult''s with Arrow IVs | ||
| + | * Assassin Company: Captain Jennifer Rettig | ||
| + | - A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions. | ||
| + | * Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | ||
| + | - The Ontos lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force | ||
| + | * Crush Company: XO and Captain [[Kailynn O'Reilly]]. All vehicle unit. | ||
| + | ===3145=== | ||
| + | '''Clean Kill''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
| + | * CO: Major Kasha Wilmoth<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
| + | :- As of 3145, the Clean Kill were operating at sixty percent of full strength and were stationed in the [[Camadeierre]] system.<ref name=FM:3145p182/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:32, 1 October 2023
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| The Clean Kill | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
Unit History[edit]
The Clean Kill mercenary unit had a checkered past for many years. In 3062, the unit accepted a contract with the Calderon Protectorate in spite of having a contract with the Taurian Concordat; this dramatically reduced their Dragoons rating. While stationed on Althea's Choice, the command received some of its first victories.[1]
However, in late 3067, the unit clashed with the Second Taurian Guard when Helen Naborn, one of Clean Kill's company commanders, ran her Charger through the mansion of the planetary governor, while chasing bandits on Althea's Choice. Captain Naborn was arrested on manslaughter charges and the Protectorate canceled their contract with Clean Kill. Major Bullard turned to alcohol to solve his problems and was found dead of a drug overdose on 21 January 3068.
The four company commanders immediately declared themselves the new CO of the unit, leading to a brief "civil war" in the unit. When the smoke cleared, the unit had lost several vehicles and 'Mechs, but the technical staff was able to repair them. The tensions between officers that had plagued the unit were also dramatically reduced, making the unit far more effective. However, the collateral damage they inflicted caused the Taurian Concordat to demand they leave Concordat space. Captain O'Reilly was able to defuse this situation by offering reparations to the government of Althea's Choice in return for a renewed contract. This led to the unit reinforcing Althea's Choice against raiders.[2]
In June 3072, they were attacked by AFFS troops (in reality Gannon's Cannons in disguise) while defending Althea's Choice in the Taurian Concordat. There were being routed when real AFFS troops attacked the capital. The reported use of chemical weapons in that other battle upset Gannon's Cannons, who felt they'd been "hoodwinked" and left the planet immediately.[3]
In 3105, the Clean Kill arrived covertly on Diik. The Clean Kill were in the employ of the Taurian Concordat at the time and had arrived clandestinely to conduct raids; for months, the Clean Kill managed to evade detection while striking at Calderon Protectorate targets. The Clean Kill were finally tracked down when Captain Jere MalDonaldo of the Protectorate military assembled an entire regiment of battle armor-equipped infantry using Spectre suits manufactured at the nearby Protectorate Arms Conglomerate plant. MalDonaldo passed the location of the Clean Kill to the Second Taurian Pride, but then rather than fading out and waiting for the arrival of the Pride, MalDonaldo had his troops infiltrate the Clean Kill encampment and launch a surprise attack.[4]
The opening wave of the attack by the Protectorate forces was very successful, killing a large part of the Clean Kill's command and support staff, but as the Clean Kill's defenses tried to react to the sudden attack, MalDonaldo was killed by a Clean Kill Locust. The loss of MalDonaldo shattered the ad hoc Protectorate formation, most of whom were gunned down by the Clean Kill before the Second Taurian Pride arrived and routed the mercenaries.[4]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Clean Kill | |||
| Major | Phormes Bullard | 3062 - 3068 | |
| Major | Shahna Richman | 3068 - at least 3072[2][3] | |
| Major | Kasha Wilmoth | 3145[5] | |
Tactics[edit]
Their command uses every possible trick (long range bombardment with mass fire) regardless of civilian casualties. Close combat is another preferred tactic. They tend to use simple frontal attacks.
Support[edit]
The unit had enough techs for daily repairs and had sufficient DropShip support.
Dragoon Ratings[edit]
3067[edit]
Dragoon Rating: F
3145[edit]
Rating: E[5]
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
Clean Kill (Battalion/Regular/Reliable) [6]
- CO: Major Phornes Bullard [6]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Jansen's Hold. [6]
3067[edit]
Clean Kill (1 Mixed Battalion/Regular/Reliable)
- CO/Headquarters Company: Major Phormes Bullard
- Assassin Company: Captain Charles Stanworth
- A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions.
- Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon
- The Ontos lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force
- Crush Company: Captain Kailynn O'Reilly
- 4 Catapults with Arrow IVs + 4 'Mechs + 4 combat vehicles as cover unit.
3068[edit]
Clean Kill (1 Mixed Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO/Headquarters Company: Major Shahna Richman
- 4 Catapults with Arrow IVs
- Assassin Company: Captain Jennifer Rettig
- A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions.
- Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon
- The Ontos lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force
- Crush Company: XO and Captain Kailynn O'Reilly. All vehicle unit.
3145[edit]
Clean Kill (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Major Kasha Wilmoth[5]
- - As of 3145, the Clean Kill were operating at sixty percent of full strength and were stationed in the Camadeierre system.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 57
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 43
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Total Chaos, p. 120: Track "Clean Sweep"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3145, p. 4: "Spectre Stealth Battle Armor"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 182: "Notable Mercenary Forces - Taurian Concordat"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 113