Editing Crimson Crusaders

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Born of [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s invasion of the [[Tamar Pact]] world of [[Dompaire]], the '''Crimson Crusaders''' were formed to ultimately defeat the invaders and liberate that world.

==History==
After the Baron von Dompaire and his only son and heir were killed during the Jade Falcon's [[305th Assault (Clan Jade Falcon)|305th Assault Cluster]] invasion of Dompaire in August [[3050]],<ref name=JFp42>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', p. 42</ref> his multimillion-[[C-bill]] estate passed to [[Brent Matis]], a distant relative and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] in the [[Eighth Lyran Regulars]]. Rather than retire to a life of luxury, Matis instead chose to use his newfound wealth to fund the creation of a mercenary unit to ultimately liberate Dompaire.

Matis himself was able to quickly attract many experienced troops to the Crusaders thanks to his offer of new [[BattleMech]]s and [[Combat Vehicle]]s to [[Dispossessed]] veterans and the promise of landholds after the liberation of Dompaire. As of [[3059]] the unit was uncontracted on [[Outreach]].<ref name=FMMp52>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 52</ref>

In [[3062]], the unit raided Dompaire without order of the [[LAAF]] and rescue a member of the former ruling family. The [[1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon)|First Falcon Jaegers]] were the defending force and make the life for the mercs difficult.

During the FedCom civil war the unit relocated to [[Outreach]] to rebuild and rest. After a number of short-term contracts, the unit signed again another contract with the Alliance, where they were held in reserve to counter FWL incursions. At the outbreak of the [[Jihad]], the Crusaders were on [[Marfik]], garrisoning that world against possible Free Worlds League counter-strikes during the Skye-Bolan offensive into the League.<ref name=MSUp46>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 46</ref>

==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Crimson Crusaders'''
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| [[Major]]||[[Brent Matis]]||[[3050]] – at least [[3062]]<ref name=FMMp52/><ref name=MSUp46/>
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During Major Matis's time as CO, his XO was [[Juell Nahibra]].<ref name=FMMp52/>

==Tactics==
The Crusaders prefer leverage their advanced weapons to attack the enemy at long ranges, against the Clans they attempt to use special terrain and movement tactics to avoid falling prey to the same tactics at the hands of the Clans superior weaponry. Their focus on longer ranges is unfortunately at the cost of their close-quarter combat ability.<ref name=FMMp52/>

Artillery supports the mobile 'Mechs when they engage the enemy.

After the raid on Dompaire, the unit reorganized itself. First company consists of heavy and medium 'Mechs that are fast and equipped for both long range and close combat. The Second and Third Companies consist of fast, heavy armor, long range artillery, and battle armor infantry units.<ref name=MSUp46/>

==Dragoons Rating==
===3059===
B–<ref name=FMMp52/>

===3067===
B–

==Composition History==
===3059===
'''Crimson Crusaders''' ([[Company]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp52/>
* CO/First [[Lance]]: [[Major]] Brent Matis
* Second Lance: [[Lieutenant]] Troy Montgomery
* XO/Third Lance: [[Captain]] [[Juell Nahibra]]

'''Armored Crusaders''' (2 Lances/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp52/>
* Armor Commander: Captain Josh St. Andrews

'''The Bloody Feet''' (Company/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMp52/>
* Infantry Commander: Captain Talia Reskovichia

: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Outreach]].<ref name=FMMercsp114>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 114</ref>

===3067===
'''Crimson Crusaders''' (Company/Veteran/Reliable)
* CO/First [[Lance]]: Major Brent Matis
* Second Lance: Lieutenant Troy Montgomery
* XO/Third Lance: Captain Juell Nahibra

'''The Bloody Feet''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)
* Infantry Commander: Captain Talia Reskovichia
- The unit suffer heavy losses through fighting the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]]s. As a consequence, they now field two companies of battlesuits for better protection.

===3070===
*First Company<ref name=FMMR>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 58: ''Unit Profile''</ref>
:The 'Mech element includes fast medium and heavies.
*Second and Third Companies
:The other two companies contains artillery, tanks and battle armor infantry.

==Notes==
* The unit's crest is the flag of Dompaire, a pair of crossed golden cutlasses and a gold key over a black triangle. The Crusaders paint their machines a deep crimson with gold trim.<ref name=FMMp52/>
* Thanks to Matis' wealth, the unit's 'Mechs are primarily brand new post-3050 designs supported by small volume of heavily upgraded pre-3050 models. The unit's vehicle company consists of older designs refitted with advanced weaponry.<ref name=FMMp52/>
* Recognizing from the start if the Crusaders were to defeat the Falcons that they would need topflight technical staff, Matis assembled a team skilled with advanced Star League technology and large enough to meet 90% of the unit's required maintenance needs. He also generously spread money to acquire a [[DropShip]] and [[JumpShip]] for the unit, succeeding in securing an ''[[Overlord]]''-class in [[3059]], modifying it to carry the entire unit comfortably.<ref name=FMMp52/>
* The unit is similar but different to the Crimson Crusaders used as a "unit creation example" for the ''[[Mercenary's Handbook 3055]]''. That version was built around the ''[[Crusader]]'' 'Mech much as [[Miller's Marauders]] focused on the ''[[Marauder]]''.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
* ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''


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