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The '''Halsten’s Brigade''' was a mercenary [[Combat Vehicle|Heavy Armor]] unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces. | The '''Halsten’s Brigade''' was a mercenary [[Combat Vehicle|Heavy Armor]] unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces. | ||
| − | In battle with [[House Marik]] forces on [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3026]], a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy ''[[Union]]'' [[DropShip]] forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle | + | In battle with [[House Marik]] forces on [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3026]], a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy ''[[Union]]'' [[DropShip]] forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle against the defending BattleMechs was fierce, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.<ref>''Sniper (short story)''</ref> |
The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them, even calling them ''scooters''. Richard Goodman’s [[Savannah Master]]s though are often found leading Halsten’s flanks.<ref>''Technical Readout 3039'' - Savannah Master</ref> The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. | The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them, even calling them ''scooters''. Richard Goodman’s [[Savannah Master]]s though are often found leading Halsten’s flanks.<ref>''Technical Readout 3039'' - Savannah Master</ref> The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role. | ||
| − | The unit survived the [[Jihad]], and at mid-[[3142]] was under contract to the planetary government of [[Venaria]]. An unknown | + | The unit survived the [[Jihad]], and at mid-[[3142]] was under contract to the planetary government of [[Venaria]]. An small, unknown force of unmarked [['Mech]]s and [[battle armor]] attacked a militia outpost in the Candrell badlands. The militia was destroyed and the outpost razed, but a lance from the '''Halsten's Brigade''' intercepted and destroyed them afterwards.<ref name=TRO3145p104-105>''Technical Readout: 3150'' , p. 104-105 "KELSWA ASSAULT TANK"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 21 December 2023
| Halsten's Brigade | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History
The Halsten’s Brigade was a mercenary Heavy Armor unit. They had a good reputation in the Lyran Commonwealth as a tough nut to crack. The Brigade has been called on numerous times to provide defensive firepower against overwhelming BattleMech forces.
In battle with House Marik forces on Poulsbo in January 3026, a platoon from Headhunter Company discovered an enemy Union DropShip forming a strongpoint. In the morning, both Hammer and Striker Battalions were sent out to destroy it. The battle against the defending BattleMechs was fierce, but the tanks narrowly succeeded thanks in no small part to Private “Sniper” Jones' shooting.[1]
The Cavalry Battalion was usually kept back for special missions, as the Colonel wasn’t a fan of them, even calling them scooters. Richard Goodman’s Savannah Masters though are often found leading Halsten’s flanks.[2] The Colonel had even been known to use heavy armor in a reconnaissance role.
The unit survived the Jihad, and at mid-3142 was under contract to the planetary government of Venaria. An small, unknown force of unmarked 'Mechs and battle armor attacked a militia outpost in the Candrell badlands. The militia was destroyed and the outpost razed, but a lance from the Halsten's Brigade intercepted and destroyed them afterwards.[3]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Halsten's Brigade | |||
| Colonel | Halsten | 3026 | |
Unit Notable Personalities
- Private Frederick “Sniper” Jones[4]
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
3026
Halsten's Brigade (Reinforced Armor Regiment)
- Hammer Battalion
- CO: Major Tucker Sears
- Headhunter Company - 12 Schrek PPC Carriers
- Echo Company - 12 Demolishers
- Granite Company - 12 Demolishers
- Striker Battalion
- CO: Major Haughton
- Detachment of MPs
References
Bibliography
- Panzer (short story)
- Sniper (short Story)
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3039