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− | Enlisted by Captain-General [[Samuel Marik]] in [[2926]], the unit was swayed from the service of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. The unit at the time was considered fairly typical greedy mercenary personality but loyal as long as their paycheck arrived. The [[Free Worlds League]] was desperate at the time for veteran troops and at the time the Bandits consisted of three BattleMech Regiments and one Regiment of [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace Fighters]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 105 - "Smithson's Chinese Bandits profile".</ref> The Bandits were deployed on the Capellan border and over the years suffered heavy losses that reduced the unit to a regiment in size. The unit had issues trying replace its personnel and materials. In [[3014]], Captain-General [[Janos Marik]] gave the unit substantial bonus to sway them to fighting for him in his nation's [[Marik Civil War]] of (3014-[[3015]]).<ref>''Camo Specs'', p. 16</ref> | + | Enlisted by Captain-General [[Samuel Marik]] in [[2926]], the unit was swayed from the service of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. The unit at the time was considered fairly typical greedy mercenary personality but loyal as long as their paycheck arrived. The [[Free Worlds League]] was desperate at the time for veteran troops and at the time the Bandits consisted of three BattleMech Regiments and one Regiment of [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace Fighters]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 105 - "Smithson's Chinese Bandits profile".</ref> The Bandits were deployed on the Capellan border and over the years suffered heavy losses that reduced the unit to a regiment in size. The unit had issues trying replace its personnel and materials. In [[3014]], Captain-General [[Janos Marik]] gave the unit substantial bonus to sway them to fighting for him in his nation's [[Marik Civil War (31st c.)|Marik Civil War]] of (3014-[[3015]]).<ref>''Camo Specs'', p. 16</ref> |
In [[3022]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 54</ref> Smithson's Chinese Bandits were in the employ of the [[Federated Suns]]. They were sent to raid [[Sian]].<ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 37</ref> | In [[3022]]<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 54</ref> Smithson's Chinese Bandits were in the employ of the [[Federated Suns]]. They were sent to raid [[Sian]].<ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 37</ref> |
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Contents
History
Founding
By 3025, they were considered "ancient" by mercenary unit standards.[1]
Third Succession War
Enlisted by Captain-General Samuel Marik in 2926, the unit was swayed from the service of the Lyran Commonwealth. The unit at the time was considered fairly typical greedy mercenary personality but loyal as long as their paycheck arrived. The Free Worlds League was desperate at the time for veteran troops and at the time the Bandits consisted of three BattleMech Regiments and one Regiment of Aerospace Fighters.[2] The Bandits were deployed on the Capellan border and over the years suffered heavy losses that reduced the unit to a regiment in size. The unit had issues trying replace its personnel and materials. In 3014, Captain-General Janos Marik gave the unit substantial bonus to sway them to fighting for him in his nation's Marik Civil War of (3014-3015).[3]
In 3022[4] Smithson's Chinese Bandits were in the employ of the Federated Suns. They were sent to raid Sian.[5]
Fourth Succession War
Still in service to House Marik, the unit saw action on Milton as part of Operation Dagger.[6]
Clan Invasion Era
As of 3049, the unit was still employed by the Free Worlds League. They merited a "Veteran" experience rating, and were based on the planet Kyrkbacken. By this point, Colonel Ada Gubser was already in command, who would eventually be the Bandits' last commanding officer.[7]
Operation Guerrero
Prior to Operation Guerrero in 3057, the Bandits had apparently expanded to two Regiments. Both units suffered very heavy casualties, however, in failed attacks on Woodstock and Nanking. Thomas Marik refused to help them rebuild, although he did provide them with some advanced equipment as stipulated by their contract. Departing for Outreach with four Overlord-class DropShips, they traded one of those vessels for replacement 'Mechs, equipment, and C-Bills. Though reduced to less than a single Regiment, the unit still merited an "A-" Dragoons rating. [8]
FedCom Civil War
During the FedCom Civil War, the unit wound up supporting Victor Ian Steiner-Davion's Allies, and saw heavy action on Small World. They faced the 17th Arcturan Guards and Achernar SMM, and led the two Loyalist units on a chase for two months.[9] Outnumbered by Katherine Steiner-Davion's Loyalists, the unit was reduced to a reinforced Company by the war's end. They experienced great difficulty rebuilding, as so many others were attempting to do the same.[10]
Jihad and Destruction
The Bandits helped deliver the first blow of the Word of Blake's Jihad when they bombed the Wolf's Dragoons Aerospace Wing on Harlech in the early morning hours of October 15, 3067. Branded as a renegade command by the MRBC, the Bandits were completely destroyed over the course of the fighting on Outreach along with the other major mercenary units involved in the surprise attack on the Dragoons, the 51st Dark Panzer Jaegers and the Waco Rangers when Wolf's Dragoons and their allies responded to the death of Jaime Wolf by activating a plan entitled "Condition Feral".[11]
Officers
As of 3025 the commanding officer was Colonel Erin Viola. She was known for bull-headedness and for being a tough hard-nosed fighter among her troops.
As of 3067 the commanding officer was Colonel Ada Gubser.
Tactics
The Bandits have a high expertise in jungle and woodland fights and tactics.[12]
Composition History
2926
- Two BattleMech Regiments
- One Aerospace Fighter Regiment
3025
Smithson's Chinese Bandits (Veteran/Reliable)- FWLM [13]
- CO: Colonel Erin Viola[14]
- One Heavy BattleMech Battalion
- Two Light BattleMech Battalions
- Majority of Mechs being Medium Class size and Aerospace fighters in Heavy catagory[15]
3067
One Reinforced Company with an command lance[16]
- CO/Colonel Ada Gubser
- XO/Major Antoine Lavoisier
Air Bandits (2 Lances there all heavy aerospace fighters)
- Wing Commander: Captain James Stillwell
Gallery
Hunchback in Smithson's Chinese Bandits colors.
Notes
References
- ↑ Camo Specs, p. 16
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 105 - "Smithson's Chinese Bandits profile".
- ↑ Camo Specs, p. 16
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 54
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 37
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 62
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 57
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 82
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 160
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, p. 101
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 44, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 82
- ↑ House Marik p.109
- ↑ House Marik p.109
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 105 - "Smithson's Chinese Bandits profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 101 - "Smithson's Chinese Bandits profile"
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- Blake Ascending
- Camo Specs
- Field Manual: Mercenaries
- Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised
- House Marik (The Free Worlds League)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)
- Handbook: House Liao
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1