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| + | '''Harcourt's Destructors''' is a mercenary unit frequently hired by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | This unit has [[Taurian Concordat|Taurian]] roots and was formed from smaller commands. They discovered a plot against a high-ranking Taurian official.<ref>''The Periphery 1st Edition'', p. 98</ref> After this they entered service with the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] in [[3003]], for defense against raids from the [[CCAF]]. They specialize in search and destroy operation against pirates. Normally one battalion is tasked with this duty at a time while the rest watch the border. | ||
| − | + | Starting in [[3068]] they began to interact with the ''[[Shen-sè Tian]]'' pirate band on a semi-regular basis. Harcourt's Aliens managed to intercept the pirates on [[Fronc]] in mid-3068, but the ''Shen-sè Tian'' lured the Aliens into an ambush by other pirate forces including Paula Trevaline's [[Death's Consorts]]. The mercenaries were able to withdraw but lost half their force. The Destructors commander swore to hunt down and kill the pirates.<ref name=msu66>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 66</ref> | |
| − | + | Despite their desires, the Magistracy held them in defensive roles during the early part of the [[Jihad]]. In 3069 they simply garrisoned Magistracy systems, but in [[3070]] they were assigned to defend [[Fronc]]. (The Fronc Reaches was unable to raise its own defenders and created an agreement with the Magistracy for protection in exchange for favored nation trade status.) The Taurian Concordat apparently didn't like this and sponsored several pirate bands to raid the Fronc Reaches, including the ''Shen-sè Tian''.<ref name=msu66/> | |
| − | == | + | The Destructors lured the pirates into a trap. They allowed the ''Shen-sè Tian'' to seize crates from an ammunition warehouse. Unbeknownst to the pirates, the crates were filled with command detonated explosives. After the pirates left the city and reached the Sharzavan Pass, the Aliens commanding officer detonated the explosives in the crates. This destroyed most of the pirate convoy and damaged most of their escorts. At that point Drummond's Destroyers burst out of hidden positions and fought the survivors. After destroying two companies of pirate 'Mechs, the remaining pirates (approximately a company) were able to escape.<ref name=msu66/> |
| − | Colonel Kamal Rahman | + | |
| + | Despite the ''Shen-sè Tian'' officially only numbering a battalion in size, they apparently raided several other worlds at the same time they attacked Fronc. This mystery was turned over to the [[Magistracy Intelligence Ministry]] by Colonel Rahman.<ref name=msu66/> | ||
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| + | ==Officers== | ||
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| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Harcourt's Destructors''' | ||
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| + | | [[Major]]||[[Thaddeus Hagarson]]||[[3025]]<ref name=PryBk1stEdp99/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Kamal Rahman]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMMercsp112/> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | The lighter battalion | + | The lighter battalion leads the enemy in an ambush prepared by the second battalion. |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The | + | The Destructors' ongoing lack of skilled Techs is a major problem. Some of their equipment is in poor working order. The unit owns enough [[DropShip]]s to transport the entire command. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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'''Dragoon Rating: D''' | '''Dragoon Rating: D''' | ||
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | : | + | '''Harcourt's Destructors''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable) |
| − | : | + | :* CO: Major Thaddeus Hagarson<ref name=PryBk1stEdp99>''Periphery 1st Edition'', p. 99</ref> |
| − | : | + | :; Harcourt's Aliens :CO: Major Kathryn Shaw<ref name=PryBk1stEdp99/> |
| − | : | + | :; Drummond's Destroyers : CO: Major Ounstan Shaft<ref name=PryBk1stEdp99/> |
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| − | : | + | === 3028 === |
| + | '''Harcourt's Destructors''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HBSp87/> | ||
| + | :Note: At this point in time the command were stationed on [[Luxen]] and [[New Abilene]].<ref name=HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref> | ||
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| + | ===3059=== | ||
| + | '''Harcourt's Destructors''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp112/> | ||
| + | :* CO: Colonel Kamala Rahman<ref name=FMMercsp112>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 112</ref> | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Harcourt's Destructors''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable) |
* CO: [[Colonel]] Kamal Rahman | * CO: [[Colonel]] Kamal Rahman | ||
| − | * Harcourt's Alien's CO: [[Major]] Hannah DeVries | + | * Harcourt's Alien's CO: [[Major]] Hannah DeVries |
* Drummond's Destroyers CO: Major Alesha Lorre | * Drummond's Destroyers CO: Major Alesha Lorre | ||
| − | : The first Battalion contains heavy | + | : The first Battalion contains heavy 'Mechs with upgrades. |
: The unit is compromised heavies and assault for brute force. | : The unit is compromised heavies and assault for brute force. | ||
| − | '''Forbes' Cavaliers'''(1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''Forbes' Cavaliers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable) |
* CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Marie Kuperus | * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Marie Kuperus | ||
| − | : | + | : Mechanized unit with [[APC]] support. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Harcourt's Irregulars''' (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable) |
* CO: Major Joseph Marsipan | * CO: Major Joseph Marsipan | ||
| − | : They support the 2nd Battalion when ambushes are | + | : They support the 2nd Battalion when ambushes are laid. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 31 July 2023
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| Harcourt's Destructors | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Harcourt's Destructors is a mercenary unit frequently hired by the Magistracy of Canopus.
Contents
History
This unit has Taurian roots and was formed from smaller commands. They discovered a plot against a high-ranking Taurian official.[1] After this they entered service with the Magistracy of Canopus in 3003, for defense against raids from the CCAF. They specialize in search and destroy operation against pirates. Normally one battalion is tasked with this duty at a time while the rest watch the border.
Starting in 3068 they began to interact with the Shen-sè Tian pirate band on a semi-regular basis. Harcourt's Aliens managed to intercept the pirates on Fronc in mid-3068, but the Shen-sè Tian lured the Aliens into an ambush by other pirate forces including Paula Trevaline's Death's Consorts. The mercenaries were able to withdraw but lost half their force. The Destructors commander swore to hunt down and kill the pirates.[2]
Despite their desires, the Magistracy held them in defensive roles during the early part of the Jihad. In 3069 they simply garrisoned Magistracy systems, but in 3070 they were assigned to defend Fronc. (The Fronc Reaches was unable to raise its own defenders and created an agreement with the Magistracy for protection in exchange for favored nation trade status.) The Taurian Concordat apparently didn't like this and sponsored several pirate bands to raid the Fronc Reaches, including the Shen-sè Tian.[2]
The Destructors lured the pirates into a trap. They allowed the Shen-sè Tian to seize crates from an ammunition warehouse. Unbeknownst to the pirates, the crates were filled with command detonated explosives. After the pirates left the city and reached the Sharzavan Pass, the Aliens commanding officer detonated the explosives in the crates. This destroyed most of the pirate convoy and damaged most of their escorts. At that point Drummond's Destroyers burst out of hidden positions and fought the survivors. After destroying two companies of pirate 'Mechs, the remaining pirates (approximately a company) were able to escape.[2]
Despite the Shen-sè Tian officially only numbering a battalion in size, they apparently raided several other worlds at the same time they attacked Fronc. This mystery was turned over to the Magistracy Intelligence Ministry by Colonel Rahman.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Harcourt's Destructors | ||
| Major | Thaddeus Hagarson | 3025[3] |
| Colonel | Kamal Rahman | 3059 - 3067[4] |
Tactic
The lighter battalion leads the enemy in an ambush prepared by the second battalion.
Support
The Destructors' ongoing lack of skilled Techs is a major problem. Some of their equipment is in poor working order. The unit owns enough DropShips to transport the entire command.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: D
Composition History
3025
Harcourt's Destructors (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Major Thaddeus Hagarson[3]
3028
Harcourt's Destructors (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[5]
- Note: At this point in time the command were stationed on Luxen and New Abilene.[5]
3059
Harcourt's Destructors (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Kamala Rahman[4]
3067
Harcourt's Destructors (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Kamal Rahman
- Harcourt's Alien's CO: Major Hannah DeVries
- Drummond's Destroyers CO: Major Alesha Lorre
- The first Battalion contains heavy 'Mechs with upgrades.
- The unit is compromised heavies and assault for brute force.
Forbes' Cavaliers (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Marie Kuperus
- Mechanized unit with APC support.
Harcourt's Irregulars (1 Battalion/Green/Reliable)
- CO: Major Joseph Marsipan
- They support the 2nd Battalion when ambushes are laid.