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As of [[3025]], the unit was in the employ of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was based on [[Tharkad]]. {{citation needed}} | As of [[3025]], the unit was in the employ of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was based on [[Tharkad]]. {{citation needed}} | ||
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Brigade was in the employ of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The brigade took the chaos of the civil war as an opportunity to launch an unauthorized raid into the [[Capellan March]]. The planets [[Genoa]] and [[Arboris]] were their targets, but the Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]], supported by smaller commands, stood in the Panzer's way. | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the Brigade was in the employ of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The brigade took the chaos of the civil war as an opportunity to launch an unauthorized raid into the [[Capellan March]]. The planets [[Genoa]] and [[Arboris]] were their targets, but the Beta Regiment of the [[12th Vegan Rangers]], supported by smaller commands, stood in the Panzer's way.<ref name=MSII47>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 47, "Unit Profile"</ref> |
The Rangers destroyed all of the Panzer's conventional forces in a major battle after a two week long retreat across the whole planet. The Brigade retreated to Arboris followed by the Rangers who sought to destroy all of the Panzer assets in retalliation. The week long battle that followed left only 3 Panzer companies operational. | The Rangers destroyed all of the Panzer's conventional forces in a major battle after a two week long retreat across the whole planet. The Brigade retreated to Arboris followed by the Rangers who sought to destroy all of the Panzer assets in retalliation. The week long battle that followed left only 3 Panzer companies operational. | ||
| − | [[Pleione]] was to be their next target but the [[CCAF]] renouced all support from the Panzers because of their unauthorized actions. The Command of the unit fell to Whitman's daughter. The command was without a new contract. | + | [[Pleione]] was to be their next target but the [[CCAF]] renouced all support from the Panzers because of their unauthorized actions. The Command of the unit fell to Whitman's daughter. The command was without a new contract.<ref name=MSII47/> |
| − | Still on Pleione in [[3069]], the unit fought to the last man against the [[Word of Blake]]. There were no known survivors. | + | Still on Pleione in [[3069]], the unit fought to the last man against the [[Word of Blake]]. There were no known survivors.<ref>''''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 15''</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | Colonel Regina Whitman lead the unit with great skill and charisma. | + | Colonel Regina Whitman lead the unit with great skill and charisma.<ref name=MSII47/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Panzers uses every trick to win the battle, including using false colors and IFF signals. | + | The Panzers uses every trick to win the battle, including using false colors and IFF signals.<ref name=MSII47/> |
| − | ==Support== | + | ==Support<ref name=MSII47/>== |
*Technical: 100 % | *Technical: 100 % | ||
- The single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[Jumpship]] transport the units 1 ''[[Overlord]]''-class and 1 ''[[Union]]''-class. | - The single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[Jumpship]] transport the units 1 ''[[Overlord]]''-class and 1 ''[[Union]]''-class. | ||
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==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
| − | '''Dragoon Rating: F''' | + | '''Dragoon Rating: F'''<ref name=MSII47/> |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | '''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''(1 [[Battalion]]) | + | '''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''(1 [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSII47/> |
* CO/Alpha Battle Co.: [[Colonel]] Regina Whitman | * CO/Alpha Battle Co.: [[Colonel]] Regina Whitman | ||
| − | + | - The unit contains fast heavies and mediums Mechs. | |
* XO/Bravo Assault Co.: [[Major]] Malcolm Powell | * XO/Bravo Assault Co.: [[Major]] Malcolm Powell | ||
| − | + | - The unit fields heavies and assualts designs. | |
* Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] Arlene Specter | * Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] Arlene Specter | ||
| − | + | - The Company is compromised of light and medium (many are upgraded Capellan designs. | |
==Uniforms== | ==Uniforms== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Mercenary Commands| | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
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| + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Little Richard's Panzer Brigade]] | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 20 October 2011
Contents
History
As of 3025, the unit was in the employ of the Lyran Commonwealth and was based on Tharkad.[citation needed]
During the FedCom Civil War, the Brigade was in the employ of the Capellan Confederation. The brigade took the chaos of the civil war as an opportunity to launch an unauthorized raid into the Capellan March. The planets Genoa and Arboris were their targets, but the Beta Regiment of the 12th Vegan Rangers, supported by smaller commands, stood in the Panzer's way.[1]
The Rangers destroyed all of the Panzer's conventional forces in a major battle after a two week long retreat across the whole planet. The Brigade retreated to Arboris followed by the Rangers who sought to destroy all of the Panzer assets in retalliation. The week long battle that followed left only 3 Panzer companies operational.
Pleione was to be their next target but the CCAF renouced all support from the Panzers because of their unauthorized actions. The Command of the unit fell to Whitman's daughter. The command was without a new contract.[1]
Still on Pleione in 3069, the unit fought to the last man against the Word of Blake. There were no known survivors.[2]
Officers
Colonel Regina Whitman lead the unit with great skill and charisma.[1]
Tactics
The Panzers uses every trick to win the battle, including using false colors and IFF signals.[1]
Support[1]
- Technical: 100 %
- The single Invader-class Jumpship transport the units 1 Overlord-class and 1 Union-class. - The Jumpship is often used for resupply-mission.
Dragoon Ratings
Dragoon Rating: F[1]
Composition
3067
Little Richard's Panzer Brigade(1 Battalion)[1]
- CO/Alpha Battle Co.: Colonel Regina Whitman
- The unit contains fast heavies and mediums Mechs.
- XO/Bravo Assault Co.: Major Malcolm Powell
- The unit fields heavies and assualts designs.
- Charlie Striker Co.: Captain Arlene Specter
- The Company is compromised of light and medium (many are upgraded Capellan designs.
Uniforms
A Lieutenant Colonel in the Brigade
BattleMech Gallery
Trebuchet
