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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{Update Needed|[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]]]}} − | image = [[File:Romanov's Crusaders logo.png]] + {{infoBoxMercUnit − | Designation = Romanov's Crusaders + | image = [[File:Romanov's Crusaders.jpg]] − | Formed = [[3055]] + | year = 3068 − | Disbanded = [[3076]]+ | unitname = Romanov's Crusaders − | Previous Designation = + | commander = [[Colonel]] Sir Kripsin Romanov − | Nickname = + | jumpships = Yes − | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] + | dropships = Yes − ----+ | aero = None − [[Free Worlds League]]+ | armor = None − | Parent Command = + | infantry = None − | Sub-Command = }} }} + ==History== ==History== ===Formation=== ===Formation=== − Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors who had traveled from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he formed an independent command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. + Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors whom travelled the from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he form an Independant Command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. − − Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Krispin Romanov, to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable light. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the [[Principality of Regulus]] accused the Captain-General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would receive favored status, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> − Every member of the "mercenaries" has sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to undertake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully complete this quest. Due to the unusual and disparate nature of these quests, the insignia of the Crusaders can be seen throughout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed especially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusaders' reputation of chivalrous conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref>+ Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Kripsin Romanov to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable lights. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the Principlaty of Regulus accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would be favored over other mercenary units, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> − ===Operations in the Inner Sphere===+ Each members of the "mercenaries" have sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to understake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully undertake this quest. Due to the unusal quests, the insigna of the Crusaders are seen throughtout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed specially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusader's reputation of its chivery conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> − The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October [[3068]] it deserted its garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. It was ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> − The Crusaders were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they were assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit received major upgrades. + ===Operationals in the Inner Sphere=== + The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October 3068 it deserted their garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. They were ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> − In [[3076]], the Crusaders dropped onto [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] to rescue [[Thomas Marik]]'s wife and children. They sustained serious damage on their approach, and later took more damage from their fight with the [[15th Division (Word of Blake)|Fifteenth Division]]. Though they were able to recover some survivors of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], the Crusaders were destroyed by the Fifteenth Division.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Atreus'', p. 12 "Aftermath"</ref>+ The unit were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they are assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit get a major upgrades. ==Officers== ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable"+ *Commanding Officer of the unit as 3055, was Sir Colonel Kripsin Romanov. − |- + **Executive Officer of the unit, was Major Rynn Johannsson, formerly [[Rasalhague]] Kungsarme − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Romanov's Crusaders''' − |- − | Sir [[Colonel]]||[[Kripsin Romanov]]||[[3055]] - [[3067]] − |- − |} − − ===Other officers=== − * The Executive Officer of the unit was [[Major]] [[Rynn Johannsson]] between 3055 and 3067. ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − At its formation, the unit was a mix of elite and green pilots. Sir Romanov worked hard at integration, but the unit had no coherent tactics. + At its formation,the unit was mixed of elite and green pilots. Sir. Romanov had to work hard for them units work closer to gether, resulting the unit did have any tactics. − As of [[3067]], the unit has never fought well as a regiment and tries to avoid doing so if possible. Its members excel as individual duelists and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Duelist, tries to operate in small groups.</ref> + As of [[3067]], the unit had never fought well as a regiment and tries avoid if possible. It excels as individual duelist and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Dualist, tries operates in small groups.</ref> ==Dragoon Ratings== ==Dragoon Ratings== Line 57:
Line 43: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3059=== ===3059=== − '''Romanov’s Crusaders ''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) <ref name= FMMercsp108/> + *Romanov's Crusaders (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) − :* CO (CO: Colonel Sir Kripsin Romanov) <ref name= FMMercsp108/>+ *1st Battalion - CO: Sir. Colonel Krispin Romanov − : 1st Battalion - CO: Sir Colonel Krispin Romanov + *2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome − : 2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome+ *3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow − : 3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow+ **The unit was mix compliment of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossed pilots whom joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mech were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech barring Swords, such as the [[No-Dachi]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Connaught]].<ref name = FMMercsp108 >'' Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref> The unit had a mixed complement of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossessed pilots who joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mechs were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech equipped with Swords, such as the ''[[No-Dachi]]''.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> ===3067=== ===3067=== Line 72:
Line 57: ===Support=== ===Support=== − When formed, the unit had no supporting combat regiments or transportation units.+ The unit when it formed it had no supportive combat regiments or transportation units. − By 3067, the unit possessed only half the DropShips needed to move the entire unit. A [[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|''Star Lord''-class]] [[JumpShip]] from the Periphery volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> + By 3067, the unit possed only half the dropships needed to move the entire unit. Also, from the periphery a [[Star Lord (JumpShip)|''Star Lord'' Class]] [[JumpShip]] volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> + + ==Notes== − ==Rules== + ==Game Notes== − <div class="gamerules">+ ===Force Specific Rules from Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised=== − The Crusaders are a veteran unit. Due to their specialization in dueling, the Crusaders suffer an initiative penalty if they field more than more one 'Mech. This penalty increases with more units on the field. These penalties can be offset by Crusader's battalion leadership. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation a small initiative bonus. Major Hiro Watanabi has an increased initiative bonus. These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses, and all initiative modifiers for the unit are combined.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref>+ When using the Crusaders, rolling up skills based on the Veteran table for pilots. Due to their specialization in duelling, the Crusaders suffer from a -2 inititive if they field more than more one 'mech. This increase as if more a on the field, -3 for Lancers, -4 for Companies, -5 for Battalions or larger. These pentialties can be off-setted by Crusader's battalions leaders. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation with +1 inititive. This adds up as more present, with exception of Major Hiro Watanabi has bonus of +2 inititive. − </div>+ These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 84:
Line 71: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== + *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' − *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Atreus]]'' *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[ | + | Romanov's Crusaders was formed by [[Free Worlds League]] [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]], becoming operational in [[3055]]. It was formed for the foreign born MechWarriors whom travelled the from all parts of the [[Inner Sphere]] to join his [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] regiment. Since politically Captain-General felt it was unwise to incorporate 40 foreign-born warriors into the League standard military, he form an Independant Command to take in these Warriors. The unit was set up as a mercenary unit that would be on exclusive contract with the League. |
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| − | + | Captain-General Marik tapped Galahad Battalion commander, Sir Kripsin Romanov to take command of the new regiment. The unit's formation was widely accepted by outside factions. However, political factions within the League didn't view the unit in such a favorable lights. Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones]] of the Principlaty of Regulus accused the Captain General of using double standards in forming this unit. He was concerned that the Crusaders would be favored over other mercenary units, which would alienate other mercenary units employed by the League. Also, it would be available to other nations, in their own efforts to spread the return of chivalry.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Main article for Romanov's Crusaders".</ref> | |
| − | + | Each members of the "mercenaries" have sworn a personal oath of fealty to Thomas Marik. The unit's potential candidates have to understake a "quest" before formally joining the unit. Recruits must not return unless they successfully undertake this quest. Due to the unusal quests, the insigna of the Crusaders are seen throughtout the Inner Sphere. They have been welcomed specially in the [[Periphery]], where they have enhanced the Crusader's reputation of its chivery conduct.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Potential Knights questing have enhanced the Crusader's reputation".</ref> | |
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| + | The unit was stationed on [[Connaught]] when in 27 October 3068 it deserted their garrison assignment and left the system on 4 November. They were ruled to be in breach of contract on the same day.<ref>''Blake Ascending: A Jihad Compilation'', p. 182, 192 - "Crusaders desert their duty during the Jihad".</ref> | ||
| − | + | The unit were redeployed on the orders of the "false Marik" to Oriente. There they are assigned to the defense forces on the planet. Rumors suggest that the unit get a major upgrades. | |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | *Commanding Officer of the unit as 3055, was Sir Colonel Kripsin Romanov. | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | At its formation, the unit was | + | At its formation,the unit was mixed of elite and green pilots. Sir. Romanov had to work hard for them units work closer to gether, resulting the unit did have any tactics. |
| − | As of [[3067]], the unit | + | As of [[3067]], the unit had never fought well as a regiment and tries avoid if possible. It excels as individual duelist and in small formations.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 97 - "Tactics" - Excellent Dualist, tries operates in small groups.</ref> |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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| − | ' | + | *Romanov's Crusaders (BattleMech [[Regiment]]) |
| − | + | *1st Battalion - CO: Sir. Colonel Krispin Romanov | |
| − | + | *2nd Battalion - CO: Major Miaka Tanahome | |
| − | + | *3rd Battalion - CO: Major Antoinette Thurlow | |
| − | + | **The unit was mix compliment of BattleMechs. From wrecked 'Mechs for dispossed pilots whom joined to pair Clan OmniMechs. Generally 'Mech were purchased from Free Worlds League producers, while purchasing some 'Mech barring Swords, such as the [[No-Dachi]].<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 80 - "Regimental information. Only 35% of the unit equipment was up to that current high stands of technology".</ref> | |
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===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
| − | + | The unit when it formed it had no supportive combat regiments or transportation units. | |
| − | By 3067, the unit | + | By 3067, the unit possed only half the dropships needed to move the entire unit. Also, from the periphery a [[Star Lord (JumpShip)|''Star Lord'' Class]] [[JumpShip]] volunteered its services to the Crusaders.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 97 - "Support".</ref> |
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| − | + | ===Force Specific Rules from Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised=== | |
| − | + | When using the Crusaders, rolling up skills based on the Veteran table for pilots. Due to their specialization in duelling, the Crusaders suffer from a -2 inititive if they field more than more one 'mech. This increase as if more a on the field, -3 for Lancers, -4 for Companies, -5 for Battalions or larger. These pentialties can be off-setted by Crusader's battalions leaders. Most battalion leaders in 3067 gains their formation with +1 inititive. This adds up as more present, with exception of Major Hiro Watanabi has bonus of +2 inititive. | |
| − | + | These individuals must be active on the field to gain these bonuses.<ref>''Field Manual: Merceneries Revised'', p. 134 - "Force Specific Rules - Romanov's Crusaders penalties and bonuses".</ref> | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' p. 101 | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Romanov's Crusaders]] | ||