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In [[3068]], an assault force consisting of the [[20th Marik Militia]] and either the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere|First]] or [[Second Knights of the Inner Sphere]], backed by a mercenary force ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]] among them<ref name=TCp66>''Total Chaos'', pp. 66 "FINAL CURTAIN?"</ref>) attacked [[Giausar]]. The invaders wiped out the two companies of the [[Wilde Turkeys]] mercenary command and the battalion-sized conventional militia. [[Pico's Pathfinder]] (scouts for the Marik forces) were shattered by The One Eyed Jacks. Surrounded and outgunned, the Jacks had to withdraw, with only two of their [[DropShip]]s making it through the League space cordon.<ref name=BA-159>''Blake Ascending'', p. 159</ref><ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 66</ref> | In [[3068]], an assault force consisting of the [[20th Marik Militia]] and either the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere|First]] or [[Second Knights of the Inner Sphere]], backed by a mercenary force ([[Cumberland's Missiliers]] among them<ref name=TCp66>''Total Chaos'', pp. 66 "FINAL CURTAIN?"</ref>) attacked [[Giausar]]. The invaders wiped out the two companies of the [[Wilde Turkeys]] mercenary command and the battalion-sized conventional militia. [[Pico's Pathfinder]] (scouts for the Marik forces) were shattered by The One Eyed Jacks. Surrounded and outgunned, the Jacks had to withdraw, with only two of their [[DropShip]]s making it through the League space cordon.<ref name=BA-159>''Blake Ascending'', p. 159</ref><ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 66</ref> | ||
| − | Honoring the mercenary unit's service to the Lyran realm and the losses it suffered during [[Operation BROKEN FIST]], the mercenaries accepted the invitation to become a [[LAAF]] line-unit under the name of the '''Blackjacks'''. <ref name=FRLAAF-18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18 "Irregular Forces - Mercenaries"</ref> | + | Honoring the mercenary unit's service to the Lyran realm and the losses it suffered during [[Operation BROKEN FIST]], the mercenaries accepted the invitation to become a [[LAAF]] line-unit under the name of the '''Blackjacks'''. The unit was assigned to defend [[Dixie]].<ref name=FRLAAF-18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18 "Irregular Forces - Mercenaries"</ref> |
Originally assigned to the Lyran's generalised "irregular" forces during the Jihad, <ref name=FRLAAF-18/> after that conflict's conclusion the LAAF high command chose to standardise the unit as an [[LCT]], renaming it as the new Eleventh Dongeal Guards. <ref name=FM3085-100>''Field Manual: 3085'', p . 100 "The Lyran Commonwealth - Donegal Guards - Eleventh Donegal Guards"</ref> | Originally assigned to the Lyran's generalised "irregular" forces during the Jihad, <ref name=FRLAAF-18/> after that conflict's conclusion the LAAF high command chose to standardise the unit as an [[LCT]], renaming it as the new Eleventh Dongeal Guards. <ref name=FM3085-100>''Field Manual: 3085'', p . 100 "The Lyran Commonwealth - Donegal Guards - Eleventh Donegal Guards"</ref> | ||
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- The unit contains heavier fighters and are excellent at breaking through planetary defenses. | - The unit contains heavier fighters and are excellent at breaking through planetary defenses. | ||
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| + | '''Blackjacks''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) at 40% strength with 70% Upgraded<ref name=FRLAAF-18/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Formed by former students of the Blackjack School of Conflict, the One-Eyed Jacks mercenary unit ultimately became the new Eleventh Donegal Guards in the wake of the Word of Blake Jihad.
Contents
History
The unit was formed in 3062 by former students of the Blackjack School of Conflict. They raided the Clan Jade Falcon-held world of Sudeten. After the assault, they refilled their shattered ranks. The unit was hired by Caesar Steiner and has since been stationed on Giausar against a Marik incursion.
In 3068, an assault force consisting of the 20th Marik Militia and either the First or Second Knights of the Inner Sphere, backed by a mercenary force (Cumberland's Missiliers among them[1]) attacked Giausar. The invaders wiped out the two companies of the Wilde Turkeys mercenary command and the battalion-sized conventional militia. Pico's Pathfinder (scouts for the Marik forces) were shattered by The One Eyed Jacks. Surrounded and outgunned, the Jacks had to withdraw, with only two of their DropShips making it through the League space cordon.[2][3]
Honoring the mercenary unit's service to the Lyran realm and the losses it suffered during Operation BROKEN FIST, the mercenaries accepted the invitation to become a LAAF line-unit under the name of the Blackjacks. The unit was assigned to defend Dixie.[4]
Originally assigned to the Lyran's generalised "irregular" forces during the Jihad, [4] after that conflict's conclusion the LAAF high command chose to standardise the unit as an LCT, renaming it as the new Eleventh Dongeal Guards. [5]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the One-Eyed Jacks | |||
| Colonel | Darrel "Ramrod" Duke | 3067 | |
| Commanding Officers of the Blackjacks | |||
Tactics
Ambushes and the use of heavy numerical superiority are the trademarks of the unit.
Support
- Technical: To cover 100%, the unit must hire additional techs.
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: D
Composition History
3067
One-Eyed Jacks (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Darrel "Ramrod" Duke
- XO: Major Derek Henson
- They favor heavier 'Mechs, but they also deploy a scout company.
AeroJacks (2 Squadrons/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Major Tom Kazanski
- The unit contains heavier fighters and are excellent at breaking through planetary defenses.
30879
Blackjacks (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) at 40% strength with 70% Upgraded[4]
References
- Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 53 - "Unit profile"