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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In the late [[2980]]s, Little Richard's Panzer Brigade exercised an escape clause in their employment with the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> | + | In the late [[2980]]s, '''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade''' exercised an escape clause in their employment with the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> |
In or just prior to [[3025]], two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the [[Draconis Combine]] to strengthen their garrisons along the [[Federated Suns]] anticipating an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought [[McKinnon's Raiders]] on [[Galedon V]], defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown. | In or just prior to [[3025]], two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the [[Draconis Combine]] to strengthen their garrisons along the [[Federated Suns]] anticipating an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought [[McKinnon's Raiders]] on [[Galedon V]], defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown. | ||
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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> | 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 | + | 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 retaliation. The week long battle that followed left only 3 Panzer companies operational. |
| − | [[Pleione]] was to be their next target but the [[ | + | [[Pleione]] was to be their next target but the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] renounced 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.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 15</ref> | 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> | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''(1 [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSII47/> | '''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 heavy and medium | + | - The unit contains fast heavy and medium [[BattleMech]]s. |
| − | * XO/Bravo Assault Co.: [[Major]] Malcolm Powell | + | * XO/Bravo Assault Co.: [[Major]] [[Malcolm Powell]] |
- The unit fields heavy and assault designs. | - The unit fields heavy and assault designs. | ||
| − | * Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] Arlene Specter | + | * Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] [[Arlene Specter]] |
- The Company is compromised of light and medium 'Mechs (many are upgraded Capellan designs). | - The Company is compromised of light and medium 'Mechs (many are upgraded Capellan designs). | ||
==Uniforms== | ==Uniforms== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:LRPB Lieutenant Colonel.jpg|Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Powell in his uniform | + | Image:LRPB Lieutenant Colonel.jpg|[[Lieutenant Colonel]] Malcolm Powell in his uniform |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==BattleMech Gallery== | ==BattleMech Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Camomercsrichardspanzerbrigade.png|''Trebuchet'' | + | Image:Camomercsrichardspanzerbrigade.png|''Trebuchet'' in Little Richard's Panzer Brigade colors |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 29 November 2013
Contents
History
In the late 2980s, Little Richard's Panzer Brigade exercised an escape clause in their employment with the Free Worlds League.[1]
In or just prior to 3025, two battalions of heavy 'Mechs of Richard's Panzer Brigade were hired by the Draconis Combine to strengthen their garrisons along the Federated Suns anticipating an imminent attack. Elements of Richard's Panzer Brigade fought McKinnon's Raiders on Galedon V, defending a cache of high-grade industrial diamonds. The outcome of the battle is unknown.
Apparently, the battle on Galedon V was near the end of the Brigade's employ with House Kurita. As of 3025, the unit was in the employ of the Lyran Commonwealth and was based on Tharkad, noted as the Commonwealth's "most recent" mercenary acquisition.[2]
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.[3]
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 retaliation. The week long battle that followed left only 3 Panzer companies operational.
Pleione was to be their next target but the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces renounced 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.[3]
Still on Pleione in 3069, the unit fought to the last man against the Word of Blake. There were no known survivors.[4]
Officers
In 3025 the commanding officer is Colonel Richard Whitman.[5]
Colonel Regina Whitman lead the unit with great skill and charisma.[3]
Tactics
The Panzers will resort to every trick to win the battle, including using false colors and IFF signals.[3]
Support[3]
- 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 Rating
3067
Dragoon Rating: F[3]
Composition
3025
Richard's Panzer Brigade (Veteran/Fanatical)[5]
- CO: Colonel Richard Whitman
3067
Little Richard's Panzer Brigade(1 Battalion)[3]
- CO/Alpha Battle Co.: Colonel Regina Whitman
- The unit contains fast heavy and medium BattleMechs.
- XO/Bravo Assault Co.: Major Malcolm Powell
- The unit fields heavy and assault designs.
- Charlie Striker Co.: Captain Arlene Specter
- The Company is compromised of light and medium 'Mechs (many are upgraded Capellan designs).
Uniforms
Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Powell in his uniform
BattleMech Gallery
Trebuchet in Little Richard's Panzer Brigade colors
Notes
References
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), pp. 78, 121 (page numbering of PDF edition)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 47, "Unit Profile"
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 15
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 121, "Deployment Table"