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| unitname = The Clean Kill | | unitname = The Clean Kill | ||
| year = 3067 | | year = 3067 | ||
| − | | commander = Major Phormes Bullard | + | | commander = [[Major]] [[Phormes Bullard]] |
| jumpships = no | | jumpships = no | ||
| dropships = yes | | dropships = yes | ||
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| − | ==History== | + | ==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]] | + | 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 [[2nd 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 cancelled 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]]. | + | However, in late [[3067]], the unit clashed with the [[2nd 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 cancelled 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.<ref name=msup43>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 43</ref> | + | 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> |
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 [[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> | 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 [[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 Protecorate forces was very successful, killing the a large part of the Clean Kill's command and support staffs, 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"/> | The opening wave of the attack by the Protecorate forces was very successful, killing the a large part of the Clean Kill's command and support staffs, 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"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Officers== |
| − | Major Phormes Bullard was a leader with a colorful taste in clothing. | + | *Major Phormes Bullard was a leader with a colorful taste in clothing. |
| + | *After the infighting ended in 3068, the unit's new commander was Major Shahna Richman, with Captain [[Kailynn O'Reilly]] as the executive officer.<ref name=msup43/> | ||
| − | |||
==Tactics== | ==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. | |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The unit | + | The unit had enough techs for daily repairs and had sufficient [[DropShip]] support. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Clean Kill'''(1 Mixed [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''Clean Kill''' (1 Mixed [[Battalion]]/Regular/Reliable) |
| − | * CO/Headquarters Company: | + | * CO/Headquarters Company: Major Phormes Bullard |
| − | * Assassin Company: | + | * Assassin Company: Captain Charles Stanworth |
| − | - A sole | + | - A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions. |
* Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | * Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | ||
- The [[Ontos]] lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force | - The [[Ontos]] lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force | ||
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===3068=== | ===3068=== | ||
| − | '''Clean Kill'''(1 Mixed | + | '''Clean Kill''' (1 Mixed Battalion/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=msup43/> |
| − | * CO/Headquarters Company: | + | * CO/Headquarters Company: Major Shahna Richman |
| − | - 4 '' | + | - 4 ''Catapult''s with Arrow IVs |
| − | * Assassin Company: | + | * Assassin Company: Captain Jennifer Rettig |
| − | - A sole | + | - A sole 'Mech company designed for fast strikes and scout missions. |
* Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | * Bludgeon Company: Captain Helen Narbon | ||
| − | - The | + | - The Ontos lance and the heavy 'Mechs (75 – 85 tons) are used for brute force |
* Crush Company: Captain Kailynn O'Reilly. All vehicle unit. | * Crush Company: Captain Kailynn O'Reilly. All vehicle unit. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | {{sectionstub}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 10 September 2013
Contents
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.[1]
However, in late 3067, the unit clashed with the 2nd 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 cancelled 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 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.[3]
The opening wave of the attack by the Protecorate forces was very successful, killing the a large part of the Clean Kill's command and support staffs, 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.[3]
Officers
- Major Phormes Bullard was a leader with a colorful taste in clothing.
- After the infighting ended in 3068, the unit's new commander was Major Shahna Richman, with Captain Kailynn O'Reilly as the executive officer.[2]
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.
Support
The unit had enough techs for daily repairs and had sufficient DropShip support.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: F
Composition
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 Catapults with Arrow IVs + 4 'Mechs + 4 combat vehicles as cover unit.
3068
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: Captain Kailynn O'Reilly. All vehicle unit.
Notes
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