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| image    = [[File:littlerichard'spanzerbrigade.jpg|150px|Little Richard's Panzer Brigade]]
| year      = 3067
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| year      = 3069
| commander = Colonel Regina Whitman
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| commander = Colonel Regina "The Gila Queen" Whitman<ref name=Blakist>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [31/12/3069]: "Blakists See Mixed Success, Failure on Capellan Front''</ref>
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==History==
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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>
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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.
  
==History==
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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.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', pp. 78, 121 (page numbering of PDF edition)</ref>
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 took the chaos as an opportunity to launch an unauthorized raid in 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 Panzer's way.
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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>
 
   
 
   
The Rangers destroyed all of the Panzer's conventional forces in a final battle after a two week long retreat over the whole planet. The Brigade retreated to Arboris followed by the Rangers with the intent to destroy all of their assets. The week long battle left only 3 companies operational.  
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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 three Panzer companies operational.  
  
[[Pleione]] was to be their next target but the [[CCAF]] renouced all support from them because of their unauthorized actions. The Command of the unit fell to the daughter of Whitman. Their future is unknown.
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[[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/>
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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.
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''
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|-
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Richard DeCord]]||<ref name=HS(LC)p78>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 78, "Richard's Panzer Brigade"</ref>
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|-
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|  Colonel||[[Richard Whitman|Richard “Big Daddy” Whitman]]||<ref name=HS(LC)p78/>
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|-
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| Colonel||[[Richard Whitman|Richard “Sugar Baby” Whitman]]||
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|-
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| Colonel||[[Regina Whitman]]||[[3069]]<ref name=MSII47/>
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|-
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|}
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The Panzers uses every trick to win the battle, including uses false colors and IFF signals.
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The Panzers will resort to every trick to win the battle, including using false colors and IFF signals.<ref name=MSII47/>
  
==Support==
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==Support<ref name=MSII47/>==
 
*Technical: 100 %
 
*Technical: 100 %
- The single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[Jumpship]] transport the units 1 ''[[Overlord]]''-class and 1 ''[[Union]]''-class.  
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- The single ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]] transports the Brigade's 1 ''[[Overlord]]''-class and 1 ''[[Union]]''-class.  
- The Jumpship is often used for resupply-mission.
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- The JumpShip is often used for resupply missions.
  
==Dragoon Ratings==
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==Dragoon Rating==
'''Dragoon Rating: F'''
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===3067===
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'''Dragoon Rating: F'''<ref name=MSII47/>
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==Composition History==
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===3025===
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'''Richard's Panzer Brigade''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)
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:* CO: Colonel Richard Whitman
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tharkad]].
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===3059===
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'''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 74</ref>
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*1st [[Battalion]] (Richard's Own): CO/Colonel Richard Whitman
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::Composed mostly of medium and heavy [[BattleMech]]s
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*2nd Battalion (The Persuaders): XO/[[Lieutenant Colonel|Lt. Colonel]] [[Malcolm Powell]]
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::The unit employs a greater number of assault 'Mechs
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*3rd Battalion (Regina's Renegades): Major [[Regina Whitman]]
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::The unit contains light and fast heavy 'Mechs
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*Air Panzers ([[Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable)
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::Wing Commander: [[Major]] [[Joel Levitson]]
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*Armored Panzers (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)
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::Armor Commander: Lt. Colonel [[Brian Corbett|Brian "Buzz" Corbett]]
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*Ground Panzers (5 Companies/Regular/Questionable)
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::Infantry Commander: Major [[Angela Marino]]
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:::(2 [[VTOL]] Companies, 1 [[Artillery]] Company, 2 [[Jump Infantry]] Companies)
  
==Composition==
 
 
===3067===
 
===3067===
'''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''(1 [[Battalion]])  
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'''Little Richard's Panzer Brigade'''(1 Battalion)<ref name=MSII47/>
* CO/Alpha Battle Co.: [[Colonel]] Regina Whitman
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* CO/Alpha Battle Co.: Colonel Regina Whitman
- The unit contains fast heavies and mediums Mechs.
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::The unit contains fast heavy and medium BattleMechs.
* XO/Bravo Assault Co.: [[Major]] Malcolm Powell
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* XO/Bravo Assault Co.: Major Malcolm Powell
- The unit fields heavies and assualts designs.
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::The unit fields heavy and assault designs.
* Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] Arlene Specter
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* Charlie Striker Co.: [[Captain]] [[Arlene Specter]]
- The Company is compromised of light and medium (many are upgraded Capellan designs.
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::The Company is composed of light and medium 'Mechs (many are upgraded Capellan designs).
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==Uniforms==
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<gallery>
  
==Notes==
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</gallery>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:Camomercsrichardspanzerbrigade.png|''Trebuchet'' in Little Richard's Panzer Brigade colors
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Image:LRPB Lieutenant Colonel.jpg|[[Lieutenant Colonel]] Malcolm Powell in his dress uniform, ca. 3059.
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</gallery> ‎
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
*''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 47 - "Unit Profile"
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
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* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
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* ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]''
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* ''[[BattleCorps#Solaris Broadcasting Co.|BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [31/12/3069]: "Blakists See Mixed Success, Failure on Capellan Front"]]''
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Little Richard's Panzer Brigade]]

Revision as of 11:15, 1 July 2019

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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 three 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

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of Little Richard's Panzer Brigade
Colonel Richard DeCord [5]
Colonel Richard “Big Daddy” Whitman [5]
Colonel Richard “Sugar Baby” Whitman
Colonel Regina Whitman 3069[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 transports the Brigade's 1 Overlord-class and 1 Union-class. - The JumpShip is often used for resupply missions.

Dragoon Rating

3067

Dragoon Rating: F[3]

Composition History

3025

Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)

  • CO: Colonel Richard Whitman
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Tharkad.

3059

Little Richard's Panzer Brigade (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[6]

  • 1st Battalion (Richard's Own): CO/Colonel Richard Whitman
Composed mostly of medium and heavy BattleMechs
The unit employs a greater number of assault 'Mechs
The unit contains light and fast heavy 'Mechs
  • Air Panzers (Wing/Veteran/Questionable)
Wing Commander: Major Joel Levitson
  • Armored Panzers (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)
Armor Commander: Lt. Colonel Brian "Buzz" Corbett
  • Ground Panzers (5 Companies/Regular/Questionable)
Infantry Commander: Major Angela Marino
(2 VTOL Companies, 1 Artillery Company, 2 Jump Infantry Companies)

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.
The Company is composed of light and medium 'Mechs (many are upgraded Capellan designs).

Uniforms

Gallery

References

  1. Handbook: House Marik, p. 43
  2. House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), pp. 78, 121 (page numbering of PDF edition)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 47, "Unit Profile"
  4. Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 15
  5. 5.0 5.1 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 78, "Richard's Panzer Brigade"
  6. Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 74

Bibliography