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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' is a combined arms unit of [[BattleMech]]s and heavy tanks (most notably | + | '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' is a combined arms unit of [[BattleMech]]s and heavy tanks (most notably [[Von Luckner]]s), varying in size between roughly one company and a battalion. They are notable for having kept their contract with [[Word of Blake]] even when the Blakists were blacklisted by the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]], but other than that appear to be typical mercenaries. During the defense of a city on [[Kaifeng]] one Juggenaut [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] took money from local criminals to purposefully break open storehouses and doors with his ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' during combat so that they could be looted. |
==Unit History== | ==Unit History== | ||
===Inception=== | ===Inception=== | ||
| − | Jacob McDaniels' former unit was destroyed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. He brought his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' to [[Solaris VII]] and, with the help of [[Cenotaph Stables]], raised some quick cash to form his own [[mercenary unit]]. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his ''Valkyrie'' earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit | + | Jacob McDaniels' former unit was destroyed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. He brought his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' to [[Solaris VII]] and, with the help of [[Cenotaph Stables]], raised some quick cash to form his own [[mercenary unit]]. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his ''Valkyrie'' earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit Jacob's Juggernauts was born.<ref name=FM:Mp62>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 62</ref> |
===Conflict in Sarna Supremacy=== | ===Conflict in Sarna Supremacy=== | ||
| − | The Juggernauts were hired by the [[Sarna Supremacy]] to (presumably) invade the [[Capellan Confederation]], but found themselves on the defensive when [[House Liao]] beat them to the punch and sent [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] to invade the Sarna Supremacy world of Kaifeng in early [[3058]]. The local militia regiment ( | + | The Juggernauts were hired by the [[Sarna Supremacy]] to (presumably) invade the [[Capellan Confederation]], but found themselves on the defensive when [[House Liao]] beat them to the punch and sent [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] to invade the Sarna Supremacy world of Kaifeng in early [[3058]]. The local militia regiment (Kaifeng SMM) was augmented by mercenary 'Mechs from the Juggernauts and at least two other units totalling approximately two companies of mercenary 'Mechs. Two [[Lance]]s were thought to be from [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]], putting the Juggernaut 'Mech force on Kaifeng at roughly one company in strength. The Capellan [[Warrior House]] prevailed and solidly defeated the defenders over the course of the campaign, decimating the green Kaifeng SMM almost to the last 'Mech. The mercenaries, including the Juggernauts, fared better and requested standard terms of withdrawal on 27 July 3058. |
===In Service of the Word of Blake=== | ===In Service of the Word of Blake=== | ||
| − | Following the expiry of their contract in [[3059]], | + | Following the expiry of their contract in [[3059]], Jacob's Juggernauts bounced around the [[Chaos March]] until the [[Word of Blake]] hired them in [[3066]]. The Word cemented their ties to the unit when they allowed McDaniels to purchase new [['Mech]]s straight off the assembly line. He jumped at the chance, but talented armor commander Lieutenant Santos Coreesto was concerned that the contract seemed too good to be true. The Juggernauts took [[Bryant]] for the Word in [[3066]] with two companies. Two years later, the unit became three companies strong. At this time Lieutenant Coreesto started to feel worried on the cost working for the WoB could take to the unit.<ref name=FMMR>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p.76</ref> |
Jacob's Juggernauts apparently became a troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It was subsequently alleged that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status, and that he used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit. | Jacob's Juggernauts apparently became a troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It was subsequently alleged that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status, and that he used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit. | ||
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* In [[3072]] the unit raided [[Raballa]] and took Raballa Aerospace Support installation, but when Raballa Home Guard forces counterattacked Jacob's Juggernauts) initiated a full retreat for unknown reasons shortly after Capellan units broke the underground defenses. The site was not compromised, and aerial reconnaissance reports the staging zone deserted, with Space Command confirming all the mercenary assets had left the system.<ref name=JHS72>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 99 "Mysterious Recalls"</ref><ref name=JSBD/> | * In [[3072]] the unit raided [[Raballa]] and took Raballa Aerospace Support installation, but when Raballa Home Guard forces counterattacked Jacob's Juggernauts) initiated a full retreat for unknown reasons shortly after Capellan units broke the underground defenses. The site was not compromised, and aerial reconnaissance reports the staging zone deserted, with Space Command confirming all the mercenary assets had left the system.<ref name=JHS72>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 99 "Mysterious Recalls"</ref><ref name=JSBD/> | ||
| − | + | In 3073, the unit left their posting and attacked a Blakist re-education camp on [[Basalt]]. They liberated many prisoners, but a freak missile strike killed Colonel Jacob McDaniels. The survivors of the assault dispersed and resisted the Blakists on Basalt for several years before being wiped out shortly before the Coalition liberated the planet.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 9</ref> | |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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==Organization and Equipment== | ==Organization and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | Jacob's Juggernauts was originally composed of mostly light [['Mech]]s. Captain McDaniels added heavy [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] to compensate for this in the form of eight [[Von Luckner]] tanks. | |
During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, [[BattleMech]]s belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a ''[[Hermes II]]'', a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' and a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a ''[[Vindicator]]'' and a ''[[Hunchback]]''. The Juggernauts also contributed their ''Von Luckner'' heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang river. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A ''[[Rifleman]]'', a ''[[Jenner]]'', a ''[[Cicada]]'', a ''[[JagerMech]]'' and an ''[[Enforcer]]''. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary ''[[Mercury]]'' was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts. | During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, [[BattleMech]]s belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a ''[[Hermes II]]'', a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' and a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a ''[[Vindicator]]'' and a ''[[Hunchback]]''. The Juggernauts also contributed their ''Von Luckner'' heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang river. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A ''[[Rifleman]]'', a ''[[Jenner]]'', a ''[[Cicada]]'', a ''[[JagerMech]]'' and an ''[[Enforcer]]''. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary ''[[Mercury]]'' was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts. | ||
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===Game Rules=== | ===Game Rules=== | ||
====3058 & 3066==== | ====3058 & 3066==== | ||
| − | The unit my use Hidder Units rules for their armor elements unless the scenario | + | The unit my use Hidder Units rules for their armor elements unless the scenario precludes it. |
| − | Also, when Captain McDaniels' is leading, his tactical ability grants the command a +1 | + | Also, when Captain McDaniels' is leading, his tactical ability grants the command a +1 initiative bonus is the starting Juggernauts forces is no larger than a strengthened company.<ref name=FM:Mp62/><ref name=FMMR/> |
====3071==== | ====3071==== | ||
| − | Same as | + | Same as previously though now, Lieutenant-Colonel McDaniel's +1 Initiative bonus may be employed if the Juggernauts field any force size up to two companies.<ref name=MSU/> |
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'''Juggernaut Armor''' (2 [[Lance]]s) | '''Juggernaut Armor''' (2 [[Lance]]s) | ||
| − | * Armor Commander: [[Lieutenant]] Santos Coreesto - 8 | + | * Armor Commander: [[Lieutenant]] Santos Coreesto - 8 [[Von Luckner|Von Luckner Heavy Tank]] at the beginning. After losing two, they exchanged them for [[Brutus Assault Tank]]s.<ref name=FMMR/> |
===3069=== | ===3069=== | ||
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'''Juggernaut Armor''' (One Company) | '''Juggernaut Armor''' (One Company) | ||
| − | * Armor Commander: Captain [[Ruther Spikes]] - Built around | + | * Armor Commander: Captain [[Ruther Spikes]] - Built around Von Luckner Heavy Tank and [[Ajax]].<ref name=MSU/> |
==Uniforms== | ==Uniforms== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
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Contents
Overview
Jacob's Juggernauts is a combined arms unit of BattleMechs and heavy tanks (most notably Von Luckners), varying in size between roughly one company and a battalion. They are notable for having kept their contract with Word of Blake even when the Blakists were blacklisted by the Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission, but other than that appear to be typical mercenaries. During the defense of a city on Kaifeng one Juggenaut MechWarrior took money from local criminals to purposefully break open storehouses and doors with his Vulcan during combat so that they could be looted.
Unit History
Inception
Jacob McDaniels' former unit was destroyed by Clan Jade Falcon. He brought his Valkyrie to Solaris VII and, with the help of Cenotaph Stables, raised some quick cash to form his own mercenary unit. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his Valkyrie earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit Jacob's Juggernauts was born.[1]
Conflict in Sarna Supremacy
The Juggernauts were hired by the Sarna Supremacy to (presumably) invade the Capellan Confederation, but found themselves on the defensive when House Liao beat them to the punch and sent Warrior House Hiritsu to invade the Sarna Supremacy world of Kaifeng in early 3058. The local militia regiment (Kaifeng SMM) was augmented by mercenary 'Mechs from the Juggernauts and at least two other units totalling approximately two companies of mercenary 'Mechs. Two Lances were thought to be from Ace Darwin's WhipIts, putting the Juggernaut 'Mech force on Kaifeng at roughly one company in strength. The Capellan Warrior House prevailed and solidly defeated the defenders over the course of the campaign, decimating the green Kaifeng SMM almost to the last 'Mech. The mercenaries, including the Juggernauts, fared better and requested standard terms of withdrawal on 27 July 3058.
In Service of the Word of Blake
Following the expiry of their contract in 3059, Jacob's Juggernauts bounced around the Chaos March until the Word of Blake hired them in 3066. The Word cemented their ties to the unit when they allowed McDaniels to purchase new 'Mechs straight off the assembly line. He jumped at the chance, but talented armor commander Lieutenant Santos Coreesto was concerned that the contract seemed too good to be true. The Juggernauts took Bryant for the Word in 3066 with two companies. Two years later, the unit became three companies strong. At this time Lieutenant Coreesto started to feel worried on the cost working for the WoB could take to the unit.[2]
Jacob's Juggernauts apparently became a troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It was subsequently alleged that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status, and that he used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto is listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit.
- The unit's deploymend within WoB Ranks made them be stationed in Bryant on [3067].[3]
- The unit then participated in the take over of Muphrid[4] and stood there from [[3068 to 3070 to then return on 3071 to Bryant.[3]
- In 3072 the unit raided Raballa and took Raballa Aerospace Support installation, but when Raballa Home Guard forces counterattacked Jacob's Juggernauts) initiated a full retreat for unknown reasons shortly after Capellan units broke the underground defenses. The site was not compromised, and aerial reconnaissance reports the staging zone deserted, with Space Command confirming all the mercenary assets had left the system.[5][3]
In 3073, the unit left their posting and attacked a Blakist re-education camp on Basalt. They liberated many prisoners, but a freak missile strike killed Colonel Jacob McDaniels. The survivors of the assault dispersed and resisted the Blakists on Basalt for several years before being wiped out shortly before the Coalition liberated the planet.[6]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob's Juggernauts | |||
| Captain | Jacob McDaniels | 3058[7] | |
| Lieutenant-Colonel | Jacob McDaniels | 3069 | |
Tactics
Unknown.
Organization and Equipment
Jacob's Juggernauts was originally composed of mostly light 'Mechs. Captain McDaniels added heavy armor to compensate for this in the form of eight Von Luckner tanks.
During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, BattleMechs belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a Hermes II, a Vulcan and a Blackjack (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a Vindicator and a Hunchback. The Juggernauts also contributed their Von Luckner heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang river. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A Rifleman, a Jenner, a Cicada, a JagerMech and an Enforcer. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary Mercury was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts.
The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy Hatchetman at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against Warrior House Hiritsu in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia.
Rules
Game Rules
3058 & 3066
The unit my use Hidder Units rules for their armor elements unless the scenario precludes it.
Also, when Captain McDaniels' is leading, his tactical ability grants the command a +1 initiative bonus is the starting Juggernauts forces is no larger than a strengthened company.[1][2]
3071
Same as previously though now, Lieutenant-Colonel McDaniel's +1 Initiative bonus may be employed if the Juggernauts field any force size up to two companies.[4]
Composition
3059
Jacob’s Juggernauts (Reinforced Company/Green/Reliable) [7]
Juggernaut Armor (2 Lances)
- Armor Commander: Lieutenant Santos Coreesto - 8 Von Luckner Heavy Tank at the beginning. After losing two, they exchanged them for Brutus Assault Tanks.[2]
3069
Jacob's Juggernauts (Two Companies)
- CO: Lieutenant-Colonel Jacob McDaniels
Juggernaut Armor (One Company)
- Armor Commander: Captain Ruther Spikes - Built around Von Luckner Heavy Tank and Ajax.[4]
Uniforms
Jacob's Tank Crew Member
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 62
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p.76
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 110 "Known Word of Blake major mercenary deployments"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 74
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 99 "Mysterious Recalls"
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9, p. 9
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 111