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| + | In the early years of the 3020's [[House Liao]] found themselves in an untenable military position. Surrounded by enemies, they attempted to bolster their front-line forces by exercising a little known or regarded clause in many of their [[mercenary]] contracts that allowed them to strip away all rights to battlefield salvage. <ref name=MCSII-37/> | ||
| − | + | All affected mercenary commands grumbled about it, though larger units were able to tolerate the shortfall due to the higher base pay they commanded. It was hardest felt in many of the smaller mercenary companies who lived and died by what they could salvage from the fields of battle.<ref name=MCSII-37/> | |
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| − | + | When all attempts at compromise between these smaller concerns and the [[Capellan Confederation]] failed, many of these smaller units banded together under the leadership of [[Captain]] [[Nicholas Gordon]] to form a new, larger mercenary company. So was Gordon's Armored Cavalry born from conflict with [[House Liao]].<ref name=MCSII-37/> | |
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| − | + | The first and pivotal action of the nascent Armored Cavalry was to up planet and defect en masse to the [[Taurian Concordat]] where the new mercenary concern found immediate employment. At first stationed on the border facing [[House Liao]], their former employer, the Cavalry was soon moved away from the temptation to get their pound of flesh from the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] and was assigned garrison duties on worlds bordering the [[Federated Suns]] and known pirate holdings in the [[Periphery]]. Though disappointed by the lack of action against the [[Capellan Confederation]] the Cavalry followed orders and remained loyal throughout the following years.<ref name=MCSII-37>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p.37</ref> | |
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| − | + | This changed with the forming of the [[Trinity Alliance]]. Cavalry commander [[Nicholas Gordon]] was an outspoken critic of the [[Trinity Alliance|Alliance]], especially regarding the [[3060]] deployment of [[Tarian Concordat|Concordat]] forces into the [[St. Ives Compact]], going so far as to threaten to go rogue if his unit was ordered to aid the [[Capellan Confederation]] in any way. As their contract was up for renewal at the time, [[Nicholas Gordon|Gordon]] refused to even come to the table unles it was explicitly stated that under no circumstances were the Cavalry to be sent to fight for the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Though extremely unhappy with these stipulations [[Grover Shraplen|Protector Shraplen]] needed the veteran unit and the contract was signed. The Cavalry was assigned offensive duties against the breakaway [[Calderon Protectorate]] and were directed to probe the renegade state for any signs of weakness. <ref name=MCSII-37/> | |
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| − | + | Though they did as they were instructed the Calvary was not happy with their assignment. By [[3068]] there was talk in the unit of not renewing their agreement with the [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]]. In response to this a 'Special Liaison' from the Concordat's [[Word of Blake]] allies arrived to "reason" with the command staff of the mercenary unit. The message to [[Colonel]] [[Nicholas Gordon|Gordon]] was clear. Behave or face the consequences. With active fighting between the [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]] and the [[Calderon Protectorate]] the Calvalry found themselves at the very bottom of resupply priority, with [[Taurian Concordat|Taurian]] Quartemasters routinely ignoring requests of resupply from the mercenary company even though they proved themselves, having repulsed many of the [[Calderon Protectorate|Protectorates]] raiders. They were assigned to garrison duty with their repeated requests for offensive assignments falling on deaf ears.<ref name=MCSII-37/> | |
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| − | + | The units [[Word of Blake|Blakist]] keepers began feeding information to the unit regarding intelligence of large supply depots on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Lothair]] that was reportedly guarded by a vanguard legion of troops battered by the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Though worried about [[Taurian Concordat|Taurian]] reprisal, the supply situation continued to worsen and Colonel Gordon, after consulting with his senior officers, planned for a raid of the [[Lothair]] in mid [[3070]] <ref name=MSCU-56>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'',p.56</ref> | |
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| − | + | The raid was a success. The Legion that was supposed to be on planet had rotated out to face the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] offensive on [[New Syrtis]] leaving a very capable but outnumbered militia to defend the world. Though the fighting was fierce, causing losses to both the defenders and the Cavalry, the militia finally withdrew, making the raid a successful planetary assault. When he heard an infuriated [[Grover Shraplen|Protector Shraplen]] ordered the mercenaries to abandon their conquest, stating that the [[Taurian Concordat|Concordat]] did not have the resources to garrison the captured world. The Cavalry complied with their orders to return to [[Amber Grove]], though not without some grumbling and ill feelings for the loss of their conquest.<ref name=MSCU-56 /> | |
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History
In the early years of the 3020's House Liao found themselves in an untenable military position. Surrounded by enemies, they attempted to bolster their front-line forces by exercising a little known or regarded clause in many of their mercenary contracts that allowed them to strip away all rights to battlefield salvage. [1]
All affected mercenary commands grumbled about it, though larger units were able to tolerate the shortfall due to the higher base pay they commanded. It was hardest felt in many of the smaller mercenary companies who lived and died by what they could salvage from the fields of battle.[1]
When all attempts at compromise between these smaller concerns and the Capellan Confederation failed, many of these smaller units banded together under the leadership of Captain Nicholas Gordon to form a new, larger mercenary company. So was Gordon's Armored Cavalry born from conflict with House Liao.[1]
The first and pivotal action of the nascent Armored Cavalry was to up planet and defect en masse to the Taurian Concordat where the new mercenary concern found immediate employment. At first stationed on the border facing House Liao, their former employer, the Cavalry was soon moved away from the temptation to get their pound of flesh from the Confederation and was assigned garrison duties on worlds bordering the Federated Suns and known pirate holdings in the Periphery. Though disappointed by the lack of action against the Capellan Confederation the Cavalry followed orders and remained loyal throughout the following years.[1]
This changed with the forming of the Trinity Alliance. Cavalry commander Nicholas Gordon was an outspoken critic of the Alliance, especially regarding the 3060 deployment of Concordat forces into the St. Ives Compact, going so far as to threaten to go rogue if his unit was ordered to aid the Capellan Confederation in any way. As their contract was up for renewal at the time, Gordon refused to even come to the table unles it was explicitly stated that under no circumstances were the Cavalry to be sent to fight for the Capellan Confederation. Though extremely unhappy with these stipulations Protector Shraplen needed the veteran unit and the contract was signed. The Cavalry was assigned offensive duties against the breakaway Calderon Protectorate and were directed to probe the renegade state for any signs of weakness. [1]
Though they did as they were instructed the Calvary was not happy with their assignment. By 3068 there was talk in the unit of not renewing their agreement with the Concordat. In response to this a 'Special Liaison' from the Concordat's Word of Blake allies arrived to "reason" with the command staff of the mercenary unit. The message to Colonel Gordon was clear. Behave or face the consequences. With active fighting between the Concordat and the Calderon Protectorate the Calvalry found themselves at the very bottom of resupply priority, with Taurian Quartemasters routinely ignoring requests of resupply from the mercenary company even though they proved themselves, having repulsed many of the Protectorates raiders. They were assigned to garrison duty with their repeated requests for offensive assignments falling on deaf ears.[1]
The units Blakist keepers began feeding information to the unit regarding intelligence of large supply depots on the Federated Suns world of Lothair that was reportedly guarded by a vanguard legion of troops battered by the FedCom Civil War. Though worried about Taurian reprisal, the supply situation continued to worsen and Colonel Gordon, after consulting with his senior officers, planned for a raid of the Lothair in mid 3070 [2]
The raid was a success. The Legion that was supposed to be on planet had rotated out to face the Capellan offensive on New Syrtis leaving a very capable but outnumbered militia to defend the world. Though the fighting was fierce, causing losses to both the defenders and the Cavalry, the militia finally withdrew, making the raid a successful planetary assault. When he heard an infuriated Protector Shraplen ordered the mercenaries to abandon their conquest, stating that the Concordat did not have the resources to garrison the captured world. The Cavalry complied with their orders to return to Amber Grove, though not without some grumbling and ill feelings for the loss of their conquest.[2]
Again facing a shortfall of supplies the Cavalry launched another unsanctioned raid into Federated Suns space in 3071. Drawing on the same intelligence sources used before the mercenaries raided the undefended Brusset system. Again the raid was successful and again they were ordered to reliquish their conquest, this time under threat of immediate contract termination. Though Gordon and the Cavalry immediately complied to the orders, their recent history of rogue actions has caused some to question their reliability in defense of the Taurian nation and its peoples. [2]
Officers
The oldest of five siblings and the father of eight kids, Colonel Nicholas Gordon tries to run the Cavalry like he does his own family; with a lot of love, time, and effort. Though publicly citing historical issues about fighting for the Capellan Confederation, he is privately concerned about unneeded casualties in all of House Liao’s recent fighting. The last thing he wants is one or more of his family members being sent home in a coffin, as Gordon’s Armored Cavalry is one of the few regiments with full-arms support that has a single extended family manning all command officer slots.[1]
Tactics
As a historically lighter unit the Cavalry prefers quick, mobile battles. They uses their integral air assets for ground support and to divide the fire of the enemy.[2]
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: D [2]
Composition
3067 [2]
Gordon’s Armored Cavalry(1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)
- XO: Major Serina Gordon
Gordon’s Air Cav(1 Wing/Green/Reliable)
- CO: Major Dominick Gordon
- XO: Captain Larry Gordon
Gordon’s Groundhogs(1 Company/Veteran/Questionable)
- CO: Captain Grant Gordon
- XO: Lieutenant Miguel Ramirez
- The unit posses 2 hover tank lances and 1 attack VTOLs.
Gordon’s PBI(1 Battalion/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Major Samantha Gordon
- XO: Captain Margaret Bethany
- The infantry mobile, either motorized or jump-pack equipped. They are armed with either support machine guns or portable flamers.
Notes
According to the FedSuns recon reports, the Cavalry found a hidden Star League cache dating back to the Reunification War on Brusset and has plundered it to outfit and upgrade as many of their machines as possible. This report explains the recent surge of new and refurbished equipment Colonel Gordon has been able to field, despite a poor relationship with the TDF quartermasters. Only the desperate need for veteran units, with two fronts now at war, has prevented the Concordant from immediately labeling the unit as rogue. The Cavalry has, since the last raid into FedSuns space, remained as ordered on Amber Grove, though their JumpShips have been commandeered to prevent any more unsanctioned actions on their part.[2]