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| Designation = Donovan's Dark Devils | | Designation = Donovan's Dark Devils | ||
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| − | | Disbanded = | + | | Disbanded = [[3068]]<ref name="SAET">''Scenario: Arcadia: Evening Tango'', pp. 2–3: "Situation" & "Aftermath"</ref> |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | It is not known when '''Donovan's Dark Devils''' were formed but | + | It is not known when '''Donovan's Dark Devils''' were formed but in [[3068]] they were defending a planet for the [[FWLM]] when they were enlisted for the counterinvasion of Bolan and Skye provinces. |
Along with regular League forces, Donovan's Dark Devils landed on [[Arcadia (LC)|Arcadia]]. | Along with regular League forces, Donovan's Dark Devils landed on [[Arcadia (LC)|Arcadia]]. | ||
| − | + | One lance of the unit landed near Summerville and fought the defending [[Arcadia Militia (Lyran Commonwealth)|militia forces]]. Their overconfidence cost them the battle, as they lost one [[BattleMech]] and the rest were heavily damaged. The rest of the unit attacked the maglev train carrying the militia's dependents to the safety of Summerville's shelters and destroyed the train during the fighting. Most observers believe this was done intentionally.<ref name="SADF">''Scenario: Arcadia: Daybreak Fandango'', pp. 2–3: "Situation" & "Aftermath"</ref> | |
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| + | The final assault against the Militia was a disaster for the mercenaries. They found unbridled fury and the Militia tore through them. Only the unit's [[DropShip]] was able to retreat, with Captain Donovan killed during the battle.<ref name="SAET"/> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Donovan's Dark Devils''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Donovan's Dark Devils''' | ||
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| + | |[[Captain]]||[[Vincent Donovan]]||[[3068]]<ref name="SAET"/> | ||
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| + | ===Other Unit Officers=== | ||
| + | * [[Lieutenant]] [[Peter Gold]] in 3068.<ref name="SADF"/> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | They depend on the logistics of their employers. The unit lacks any transport.<ref name=" | + | They depend on the logistics of their employers. The unit lacks any transport.<ref name="SADF"/> |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3068=== | ===3068=== | ||
| − | The exact composition is unknown, but it is hinted that it is at least one [[Company]] strong.<ref name=" | + | The exact composition is unknown, but it is hinted that it is at least one [[Company]] strong.<ref name="SADF"/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Arcadia: Daybreak Fandango|Scenario: Arcadia: Daybreak Fandango]]'' | * ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Arcadia: Daybreak Fandango|Scenario: Arcadia: Daybreak Fandango]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleCorps Scenarios#Scenario: Arcadia: Evening Tango|Scenario: Arcadia: Evening Tango]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Donovan's Dark Devils]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Donovan's Dark Devils]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:50, 7 November 2022
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| Disbanded | 3068[1] |
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Contents
History[edit]
It is not known when Donovan's Dark Devils were formed but in 3068 they were defending a planet for the FWLM when they were enlisted for the counterinvasion of Bolan and Skye provinces.
Along with regular League forces, Donovan's Dark Devils landed on Arcadia.
One lance of the unit landed near Summerville and fought the defending militia forces. Their overconfidence cost them the battle, as they lost one BattleMech and the rest were heavily damaged. The rest of the unit attacked the maglev train carrying the militia's dependents to the safety of Summerville's shelters and destroyed the train during the fighting. Most observers believe this was done intentionally.[2]
The final assault against the Militia was a disaster for the mercenaries. They found unbridled fury and the Militia tore through them. Only the unit's DropShip was able to retreat, with Captain Donovan killed during the battle.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Donovan's Dark Devils | |||
| Captain | Vincent Donovan | 3068[1] | |
Other Unit Officers[edit]
- Lieutenant Peter Gold in 3068.[2]
Tactics[edit]
None known.
Support[edit]
They depend on the logistics of their employers. The unit lacks any transport.[2]
Dragoon Ratings[edit]
At the time of the battle, Outreach had already been ransacked by the Jihad.
Composition History[edit]
3068[edit]
The exact composition is unknown, but it is hinted that it is at least one Company strong.[2]