Editing Reed's Brew
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone.
Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision
Your text
Line 1:
Line 1: − {{Cleanup|reason=review needed|date=September 2023}} + {{cleanup}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand Line 17:
Line 17: ==History== ==History== ===Founding=== ===Founding=== − Reed's Brew was formed in the early 3050s by several former [[Federated Commonwealth]] soldiers who deserted the frontlines of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The mercenaries established themselves in the [[Circinus Federation]], where they found work reinforcing the [[Black Warriors]].+ The unit was formed in early 3050s by several former [[Federated Commonwealth]] soldiers who deserted Clan frontlines of [[Clan Invasion]]. The mercenaries established themselves in the [[Circinus Federation]], where they found work reinforcing the [[Black Warriors]]. − In [[3056]], the unit commander, Major Burly Reed, was very unsatisfied with the quality of beer found in the Federation. He established a beer brewery as a side business using his unit's name. The mercenary side of the Brew became the security force for the nascent (and phenomenally successful) brewery business.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 57: "early history more detailed in Supplement II".</ref> + In [[3056]], the unit commander, Major Burly Reed, was very unsatisfied with the quality of beer found in the Federation. So he estiblished as side business as beer brewery, using unit's name. The mercenaries side of Brew became security force for the nascent (and phenomenally successful) brewery business.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 57: "early history more detailed in Supplement II".</ref> − During the [[Marian Hegemony]] invasion of [[3066]], Reed's Brew's founder, Major Burly Reed, was killed. Lucas "Hurly" Reed, the younger brother of Burly, took command of both the unit and the brewery. He expanded brewing operations and established a second brewery on [[Galatea]] in [[3067]], leaving the original brewery in the Circinus Federation under the control of his ex-wife.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Reed's Brew unit profile" - what happened in Federation.</ref> + During the [[Marian Hegemony]] invasion of [[3066]], Reed's Brew's founder, Major Burly Reed, was killed. Lucas "Hurly" Reed, the younger brother of Burly, took command of the unit and the brewery. He expanded operations of the brewery and established a second brewery on [[Galatea]] in [[3067]], leaving the original brewery in the Circinus Federation under the control of his ex-wife.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Reed's Brew unit profile" - what happened in Federation.</ref> − Due to the large capital expenses associated with the expanding beer production, Lucas Reed was forced to contract the Reed's Brew security force as mercenaries again.+ Because of the large capital expenses associated with the expanding beer production, Lucas Reed was forced to contract Reed's Brew as mercenaries again. − However, the unit suffered from a declining [[MRBC]] rating due to lack of combat experience over the years, and as of [[3067]] the unit was unemployed. + However, the unit suffered from declining rating due to lack of combat over the years, as of [[3067]] the unit was unemployed. ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − In [[3068]] Reed's Brew was approached by the [[Word of Blake]] but declined employment, fearing the stigma of being associated with the instigators of the Jihad. Luck changed late in the year when a [[Mr. Askai]] offered the mercenaries a long-term contract for an anonymous employer. The contract stipulated that Reed's Brew would defend some worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]], while conducting raids in the [[Rim Commonality]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. In addition, Mr. Askai's employer agreed to distribute the mercenary company's beer through a number of outlets across the Free Worlds League. Major Reed accepted and leased a small [[JumpShip]] and a pair of DropShips for the 18-month campaign. + In [[3068]] was approached by the [[Word of Blake]], but declined due to stigma that would come with being associated with them. Luck changed late in the year when [[Mr. Askai]] offered long-term contract for an anonymous employer. The contract stipulated that Reed's Brew would defend some worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]], while conducting raids in the [[Rim Commonality]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. In addition, Mr. Askai's employer agreed to distribute the mercenary company's beer through a number outlets across the Free Worlds League. Major Reed accepted and leased a small [[JumpShip]] and a pair of DropShips for the 18-month campaign. − Reed's Brew began raiding in February of [[3069]] on [[Fadiffolu]], where the unit struck against the [[Contart Mining]] facility. The mercenaries easily overpowered the planetary militia and took several tons of ore. The unit's confidence grew until they ran into an ambush by a mysterious force on [[Tohelet]] (also in [[3069]]). Despite Major Reed's determination to break their stigma of 'party patrol' from Federation years, the unit took heavy losses as they were forced to withdraw. + Reed's Brew began raiding in February of [[3069]] on [[Fadiffolu]], where the unit struck against [[Contart Mining]] facility. The unit easily overpowered the planetary militia and took several tons of ore. The unit's confidence grew until they ran into an ambush by a mysterious force on [[Tohelet]] (also in [[3069]]). Despite Major Reed's determination to break their unit's stigma of party patrol from Federation years, the unit took heavy losses as they were forced to withdraw. − The ambush served as a wake-up call, with Major Reed hiring two former League officers to instill discipline and improve unit tactics. The training helped dramatically. By the time their contract with Mr Askai was completed in [[3070]] the unit had become a battle-hardened fighting force. During their contract, Reed's Brew had captured 1,200 tons of merchandise through their raids. + The ambush was a wake-up call, Major Reed hired two former League officers to instill the unit discipline and improved tactics. The training helped dramatically. The unit had become a battle-hardened fighting force once the contract with Mr. Askai was completed in [[3070]]. During their contract, Reed's Brew had captured 1,200 tons of merchandise through their raids. − In 3069, the unit raided [[Tohelet]] where they fought and then withdrew after facing [[Cumberland's Missiliers]].<ref name=TCp78>''Total Chaos'', pp. 78–79: "Brew-Ha-Ha"</ref> + In 3069, the unit raided [[Tohelet]] and fought and then withdraw after facing [[Cumberland's Missiliers]].<ref name=TCp78>''Total Chaos'', pp. 78–79: "Brew-Ha-Ha"</ref> − During the unit's two-month furlough in the [[Capellan Confederation]], Mr. Askai had once again rehired the unit for another contract to raid locations along the Combine-Federated Suns border. Through their continuing combat success, Reed's Brew expanded its brewery business to other worlds, such as [[Loongana]] where a new brewery was being constructed.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Expanded Jihad history of the unit".</ref> + During the unit's two-month furlough in the [[Capellan Confederation]], Mr. Askai had once again rehired the unit for another contract to raid locations along the Combine-Federated Suns border. Through their increasing success, Reed's Brew has expanded its brewery business to other worlds, such as [[Loongana]] where a new brewery was being constructed.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Expanded Jihad history of the unit".</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 55:
Line 55: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The unit trained extensively in raiding by late 3069, developing a method of using their recon units equipped with [[ECM]] to jam enemy forces. + The unit trained extensively in raiding by late 3069, developing method of their recon units using ECM to jam enemy forces. ==Dragoon Ratings== ==Dragoon Ratings==
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
| Latest revision | Your text | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{cleanup}} |
{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | ||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Founding=== | ===Founding=== | ||
| − | + | The unit was formed in early 3050s by several former [[Federated Commonwealth]] soldiers who deserted Clan frontlines of [[Clan Invasion]]. The mercenaries established themselves in the [[Circinus Federation]], where they found work reinforcing the [[Black Warriors]]. | |
| − | In [[3056]], the unit commander, Major Burly Reed, was very unsatisfied with the quality of beer found in the Federation. | + | In [[3056]], the unit commander, Major Burly Reed, was very unsatisfied with the quality of beer found in the Federation. So he estiblished as side business as beer brewery, using unit's name. The mercenaries side of Brew became security force for the nascent (and phenomenally successful) brewery business.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 57: "early history more detailed in Supplement II".</ref> |
| − | During the [[Marian Hegemony]] invasion of [[3066]], Reed's Brew's founder, Major Burly Reed, was killed. Lucas "Hurly" Reed, the younger brother of Burly, took command of | + | During the [[Marian Hegemony]] invasion of [[3066]], Reed's Brew's founder, Major Burly Reed, was killed. Lucas "Hurly" Reed, the younger brother of Burly, took command of the unit and the brewery. He expanded operations of the brewery and established a second brewery on [[Galatea]] in [[3067]], leaving the original brewery in the Circinus Federation under the control of his ex-wife.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Reed's Brew unit profile" - what happened in Federation.</ref> |
| − | + | Because of the large capital expenses associated with the expanding beer production, Lucas Reed was forced to contract Reed's Brew as mercenaries again. | |
| − | However, the unit suffered from | + | However, the unit suffered from declining rating due to lack of combat over the years, as of [[3067]] the unit was unemployed. |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | In [[3068]] | + | In [[3068]] was approached by the [[Word of Blake]], but declined due to stigma that would come with being associated with them. Luck changed late in the year when [[Mr. Askai]] offered long-term contract for an anonymous employer. The contract stipulated that Reed's Brew would defend some worlds within the [[Free Worlds League]], while conducting raids in the [[Rim Commonality]] and the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. In addition, Mr. Askai's employer agreed to distribute the mercenary company's beer through a number outlets across the Free Worlds League. Major Reed accepted and leased a small [[JumpShip]] and a pair of DropShips for the 18-month campaign. |
| − | Reed's Brew began raiding in February of [[3069]] on [[Fadiffolu]], where the unit struck against | + | Reed's Brew began raiding in February of [[3069]] on [[Fadiffolu]], where the unit struck against [[Contart Mining]] facility. The unit easily overpowered the planetary militia and took several tons of ore. The unit's confidence grew until they ran into an ambush by a mysterious force on [[Tohelet]] (also in [[3069]]). Despite Major Reed's determination to break their unit's stigma of party patrol from Federation years, the unit took heavy losses as they were forced to withdraw. |
| − | The ambush | + | The ambush was a wake-up call, Major Reed hired two former League officers to instill the unit discipline and improved tactics. The training helped dramatically. The unit had become a battle-hardened fighting force once the contract with Mr. Askai was completed in [[3070]]. During their contract, Reed's Brew had captured 1,200 tons of merchandise through their raids. |
| − | In 3069, the unit raided [[Tohelet]] | + | In 3069, the unit raided [[Tohelet]] and fought and then withdraw after facing [[Cumberland's Missiliers]].<ref name=TCp78>''Total Chaos'', pp. 78–79: "Brew-Ha-Ha"</ref> |
| − | During the unit's two-month furlough in the [[Capellan Confederation]], Mr. Askai had once again rehired the unit for another contract to raid locations along the Combine-Federated Suns border. Through their | + | During the unit's two-month furlough in the [[Capellan Confederation]], Mr. Askai had once again rehired the unit for another contract to raid locations along the Combine-Federated Suns border. Through their increasing success, Reed's Brew has expanded its brewery business to other worlds, such as [[Loongana]] where a new brewery was being constructed.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 100: "Expanded Jihad history of the unit".</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| Line 55: | Line 55: | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The unit trained extensively in raiding by late 3069, developing | + | The unit trained extensively in raiding by late 3069, developing method of their recon units using ECM to jam enemy forces. |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||