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| + | | Sub-Command = [[1st New Hessen Irregulars]] | ||
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| + | ==Unit Description== | ||
| + | '''Hampton's Hessens''' was a [[House Liao]] multiregiment mercenary unit raised by Capellan nobility during the [[Succession Wars era]]. | ||
| + | ==Regimental History== | ||
| + | ===Formation and Early History=== | ||
| + | Raised on [[New Hessen]] during the ravages of the late Succession Wars, they were principally created by Liao nobility to defend the planet itself and the neighboring worlds of [[Westerhand]] and [[Alrescha]]. Originally formed with local troops and military families, Hampton's Hessens was not deployed beyond the [[Tikonov Commonality]] for most of this time period prior to the end of the Third Succession War. In fact, the Hessens were sent on their only raid in this time period to the [[House Davion|Davion]] world of [[Aosia]] in [[2987]]. The Hessens were successful in overrunning the planet's fortified positions, capturing several lances worth of artillery and support equipment. However, Davion reserve forces proved too much for them and they withdrew from the planet.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 96: Hampton's Hessens brigade profile - brief pre–Fourth Succession War history of the unit</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ===The Fourth Succession War and the Federated Commonwealth === |
| − | + | The [[Fourth Succession War]] proved devastating to the mercenary unit. In the course of engagements of the war, the [[New Ivaarsen Chasseurs]] devastated the 1st and 2nd Irregular regiments on New Hessen, leaving only the Armored Scouts intact on Westerhand.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 103: Hampton's Hessens status during the Fourth Succession War</ref> With only a battalion of 1st Irregulars managing to retreat, the unit began to reassess their situation: their homeworlds were now in FedCom hands and new Chancellor [[Romano Liao]] threatening death to anyone assisting the Federated Suns. There was only one realistic option it could take and the unit's surviving leader, Kurt Festerling, managed to negotiate a contract which allowed to the Hessens to serve the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. The long-term contract included a clause allowing it to remain as part of the garrison force defending its ancestral homelands. The Armored Scouts, only surviving regiment of the Hessens, remained in defense of their homeworlds for twenty years. However, as the contract came up for renewal, the [[Clan Invasion]] had begun and reports made it clear fighting the Clans was a death sentence. So the regimental leaders negotiated a contract with the local New Hessen government to provide an economic solution to their world's garrison needs. In [[3054]], the unit received donations from local nobility to allow the unit to expand to five battalions from the Scouts' original three. This allowed General Festerling to reconstitute the 1st Irregulars regiment with three of the five battalions. It also isolated the newly reconstituted unit from the poor reputation the Scouts had gained due to their refusal to be deployed to the Clan front.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 41: History of the New Hessen Armored Scouts - Unit refusal to go to the Clan front created bad reputation for the mercenary unit</ref> | |
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| − | == | + | ===FedCom Civil War and The Jihad=== |
| − | + | In [[3062]], prospects of New Hessen being drawn into the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]] became a major concern for General Festerling. In order to move attention away from warring factions of the War, the General decided to move the Hessens to the Mercenary's Star, [[Galatea]]. Before doing so, he began planning to bring the Hessens back to its three regiment strength. Hearing of his intentions, the mercenaries received donations ranging from discounts on BattleMechs, munitions and advanced technology upgrades. The donations allowed for the reconstituted 1st and 2nd New Hessen Irregulars to come full strength in no time, and by [[3067]] the unit had moved to Galatea to review contracts from the major powers.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 40: Main article for Hampton's Hessens mercenary unit for 3067</ref> | |
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| − | + | The [[1st New Hessen Irregulars]] accepted a garrison contract on [[Thorin]] from the [[Lyran Alliance]]. However the [[Word of Blake]] destroyed the unit with a surprise attack that consisted of tactical nuclear weapons. In response, Pat Hampton, commander of the Second New Hessen Irregulars, recalled all Hessens to Galatea to return home to [[New Hessen]]. Along the way they picked up civilians and smaller mercenary units that wanted to leave Galatea. The Hessens arranged a transit system where half the fleet would jump to a new location, then return and pick up the other half. They traveled this way for several months, eventually returning to [[New Hessen]]. Discovering that world was secure they then conducted a raid on [[New Canton]], where the Hessens had been forced to leave behind several companies of troops and civilians. The raid was a success, and the Word of Blake lost the prisoners.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 64</ref> | |
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| − | + | ===IlClan Era=== | |
| − | + | Hampton's Hessen's survived at the [[Dark Age Era]], but very weakened. By [[3151]] they were part of the [[Lone Wolves]] when they found work for the [[Alyina Mercantile League]].<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 113</ref> | |
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| + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Patterson Hampton]]||[[3025]] | ||
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| + | | [[General]]||[[Kurt Festerling]]||[[3067]] | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' (sourcebook) | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tamar Rising]]'' (sourcebook) | ||
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Contents
Unit Description[edit]
Hampton's Hessens was a House Liao multiregiment mercenary unit raised by Capellan nobility during the Succession Wars era.
Regimental History[edit]
Formation and Early History[edit]
Raised on New Hessen during the ravages of the late Succession Wars, they were principally created by Liao nobility to defend the planet itself and the neighboring worlds of Westerhand and Alrescha. Originally formed with local troops and military families, Hampton's Hessens was not deployed beyond the Tikonov Commonality for most of this time period prior to the end of the Third Succession War. In fact, the Hessens were sent on their only raid in this time period to the Davion world of Aosia in 2987. The Hessens were successful in overrunning the planet's fortified positions, capturing several lances worth of artillery and support equipment. However, Davion reserve forces proved too much for them and they withdrew from the planet.[1]
The Fourth Succession War and the Federated Commonwealth[edit]
The Fourth Succession War proved devastating to the mercenary unit. In the course of engagements of the war, the New Ivaarsen Chasseurs devastated the 1st and 2nd Irregular regiments on New Hessen, leaving only the Armored Scouts intact on Westerhand.[2] With only a battalion of 1st Irregulars managing to retreat, the unit began to reassess their situation: their homeworlds were now in FedCom hands and new Chancellor Romano Liao threatening death to anyone assisting the Federated Suns. There was only one realistic option it could take and the unit's surviving leader, Kurt Festerling, managed to negotiate a contract which allowed to the Hessens to serve the Federated Commonwealth. The long-term contract included a clause allowing it to remain as part of the garrison force defending its ancestral homelands. The Armored Scouts, only surviving regiment of the Hessens, remained in defense of their homeworlds for twenty years. However, as the contract came up for renewal, the Clan Invasion had begun and reports made it clear fighting the Clans was a death sentence. So the regimental leaders negotiated a contract with the local New Hessen government to provide an economic solution to their world's garrison needs. In 3054, the unit received donations from local nobility to allow the unit to expand to five battalions from the Scouts' original three. This allowed General Festerling to reconstitute the 1st Irregulars regiment with three of the five battalions. It also isolated the newly reconstituted unit from the poor reputation the Scouts had gained due to their refusal to be deployed to the Clan front.[3]
FedCom Civil War and The Jihad[edit]
In 3062, prospects of New Hessen being drawn into the Federated Commonwealth Civil War became a major concern for General Festerling. In order to move attention away from warring factions of the War, the General decided to move the Hessens to the Mercenary's Star, Galatea. Before doing so, he began planning to bring the Hessens back to its three regiment strength. Hearing of his intentions, the mercenaries received donations ranging from discounts on BattleMechs, munitions and advanced technology upgrades. The donations allowed for the reconstituted 1st and 2nd New Hessen Irregulars to come full strength in no time, and by 3067 the unit had moved to Galatea to review contracts from the major powers.[4]
The 1st New Hessen Irregulars accepted a garrison contract on Thorin from the Lyran Alliance. However the Word of Blake destroyed the unit with a surprise attack that consisted of tactical nuclear weapons. In response, Pat Hampton, commander of the Second New Hessen Irregulars, recalled all Hessens to Galatea to return home to New Hessen. Along the way they picked up civilians and smaller mercenary units that wanted to leave Galatea. The Hessens arranged a transit system where half the fleet would jump to a new location, then return and pick up the other half. They traveled this way for several months, eventually returning to New Hessen. Discovering that world was secure they then conducted a raid on New Canton, where the Hessens had been forced to leave behind several companies of troops and civilians. The raid was a success, and the Word of Blake lost the prisoners.[5]
IlClan Era[edit]
Hampton's Hessen's survived at the Dark Age Era, but very weakened. By 3151 they were part of the Lone Wolves when they found work for the Alyina Mercantile League.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Colonel | Patterson Hampton | 3025 | |
| General | Kurt Festerling | 3067 | |
Tactics[edit]
Different per unit.
Units of Hampton's Hessens[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 96: Hampton's Hessens brigade profile - brief pre–Fourth Succession War history of the unit
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 103: Hampton's Hessens status during the Fourth Succession War
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 41: History of the New Hessen Armored Scouts - Unit refusal to go to the Clan front created bad reputation for the mercenary unit
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 40: Main article for Hampton's Hessens mercenary unit for 3067
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 64
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 113