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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + − | image = [[Image:The 48th logo.png|150px]] + {{infoBoxMercUnit − | Designation = The Forty-eighth + | image = [[Image:The48th.png]] − | Formed = + | unitname = The 48th − | Disbanded = + | year = 3067 − | Previous Designation = + | commander = Major Namihito − | Nickname = + | jumpships = Unknown − | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] + | dropships = Yes − | Parent Command = Independent + | aero = No − | Sub-Command = + | armor = No + | infantry = No }} }} + ==History== ==History== − '''The 48th''' are a mysterious mercenary unit that appeared operating in the [[Chaos March]] during the latter months of [[3060]]. This unit has since then been confirmed to be the remains of the [[Fifth Amphigean Light Assault Group]], which were destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] on [[Krenice]] during the [[Invasion_corridor_-_Clan_Ghost_Bear#Wave_5_.28November-April_3052.29|5th Wave of their Invasion]]<ref name=MSU_24>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update - The 48th'', p. 24</ref> + + '''The 48th''' are a mysterious mercenary unit that appeared operated in the [[Chaos March]] during in the later months of [[3060]]. This unit has since then been confirmed to be the remains of the [[5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]], which were destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] on [[Krenice]] during the [[Invasion_corridor_-_Clan_Ghost_Bear#Wave_5_.28November-April_3052.29|5th Wave of their Invasion]]<ref name=MSU_24>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update - The 48th'', p. 24</ref> ===Civil War Era=== ===Civil War Era=== − In [[3062]], The 48th along with [[Kingston's Killers]] were hired to take part in a small conflict on [[Epsilon Eridani]] on the side of Palatine of Duvic faction against the County Shu faction. This conflict would find the Kingston's Killers to be all but destroyed and the Palatine of Duvic faction found guilty of conspiring with the [[Word of Blake]] against the planetary government.<ref name=ItW>''Initiation to War''</ref> The 48th were reported to be cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.<ref name=MSU_24/> + + In [[3062]], The 48th's Command lance took part in a conflict between rival factions on [[Epsilon Eridani]]. The rest of the battalion stayed in their ''[[Overlord]]'' Dropship during the entirety of the unit's engagement there.<ref name=MSU_24/> ===Jihad Era=== ===Jihad Era=== − During the [[Jihad]], The 48th finally moved away from the worlds of the former Chaos March, and established on [[Galatea]], though still continuing to refuse to be registered with the [[MRBC]]. Accepting few missions, and being wary of the [[Word of Blake]]'s operations in their former place of operations. It is reported that the unit is considering bounty hunting as an effort to allow for them to keep fed and financially viable, but also allowing them to practice their unique style of ''[[bushido]]''.<ref name=MSU_24/> + During the [[Jihad]], The 48th finally moved away from the worlds of the former Chaos March, and established on [[Galatea]], though still continuing to refuse to be registered with the [[MRBC]]. Accepting few missions, and being wary of the [[Word of Blake]]'s operations in their former place of operations. It is reported that unit is considering bounty hunting as an effort to allow for them to keep fed and financially viable, but also allowing them to practice their unique style of [[Bushido]].<ref name=MSU_24/> − ==Officers== − {| class="wikitable" − |- − ! 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 The 48th''' − |- − | [[Major]]||[[Michio Namihito]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=MSU_24/> − |- − |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − Due to The 48th being almost entirely comprised of light ’Mechs of Combine manufacture from [[3050]] and onward. They are known for speed and deploy themselves in smaller formations of one + + Due to '''The 48th''' being almost entirely comprised of light ’Mechs of Combine manufacture from 3050 and onward. They are known for speed and deploy themselves in smaller formations of one or two lances to maximize their overall mobility. They also have an arsenal of Clan weaponry (of unknown origin), to make up for any shortcomings they may have. Additionally The 48th’s strategies are often balanced with their member's sense of honor with the letter of their contracts. It was because of this they were cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities on Epsilon Eridani, when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.<ref name=MSU_24/> or two lances to maximize their overall mobility. They also have an arsenal of Clan weaponry (of unknown origin), to make up for any shortcomings they may have. Additionally The 48th’s strategies are often balanced with their member's sense of honor with the letter of their contracts. It was because of this they were cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities on Epsilon Eridani, when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.<ref name=MSU_24/> ==Dragoon Ratings== ==Dragoon Ratings== + ===3067=== ===3067=== '''Dragoon Rating: B'''<ref name=MSU_24/> '''Dragoon Rating: B'''<ref name=MSU_24/> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== + ===3067=== ===3067=== *'''The 48th''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSU_24/> *'''The 48th''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSU_24/> **CO: [[Major]] Michio Namihito **CO: [[Major]] Michio Namihito + + ==Rules== + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== + When rolling to randomly determine the composition of a 48th force, modify the weight class roll by –2 and resolve specific models using the Draconis Combine Random Assignment Tables from either Field Manual: Updates or BMR. Furthermore, the 48th’s controlling player may reflect the command’s preference for doing more with fewer forces by applying a +1 bonus to initiative rolls for every full lance the 48th fields below one company.<ref name=MSU_123>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update - Force Specific Rules'', p. 123</ref> + </div> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The unit's name is rumored to be based on Namihito’s ''[[Panther]]'' being designated with the unit number “48” on the Fifth Amphigean's rolls at the time of their destruction.<ref name=MSU_24/> + * The unit's name is rumored to be based on Namihito’s ''[[Panther]]'' being designated with the unit number “48” on the 5th Amphigean's rolls at the time of their destruction.<ref name=MSU_24/> ==References== ==References== Line 51:
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| − | | image = [[Image: | + | {{infoBoxMercUnit |
| − | | | + | | image = [[Image:The48th.png]] |
| − | | | + | | unitname = The 48th |
| − | | | + | | year = 3067 |
| − | | | + | | commander = Major Namihito |
| − | | | + | | jumpships = Unknown |
| − | | | + | | dropships = Yes |
| − | | | + | | aero = No |
| − | | | + | | armor = No |
| + | | infantry = No | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | '''The 48th''' are a mysterious mercenary unit that appeared | + | |
| + | '''The 48th''' are a mysterious mercenary unit that appeared operated in the [[Chaos March]] during in the later months of [[3060]]. This unit has since then been confirmed to be the remains of the [[5th Amphigean Light Assault Group]], which were destroyed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] on [[Krenice]] during the [[Invasion_corridor_-_Clan_Ghost_Bear#Wave_5_.28November-April_3052.29|5th Wave of their Invasion]]<ref name=MSU_24>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update - The 48th'', p. 24</ref> | ||
===Civil War Era=== | ===Civil War Era=== | ||
| − | In [[3062]], The 48th | + | |
| + | In [[3062]], The 48th's Command lance took part in a conflict between rival factions on [[Epsilon Eridani]]. The rest of the battalion stayed in their ''[[Overlord]]'' Dropship during the entirety of the unit's engagement there.<ref name=MSU_24/> | ||
===Jihad Era=== | ===Jihad Era=== | ||
| − | During the [[Jihad]], The 48th finally moved away from the worlds of the former Chaos March, and established on [[Galatea]], though still continuing to refuse to be registered with the [[MRBC]]. Accepting few missions, and being wary of the [[Word of Blake]]'s operations in their former place of operations. It is reported that | + | During the [[Jihad]], The 48th finally moved away from the worlds of the former Chaos March, and established on [[Galatea]], though still continuing to refuse to be registered with the [[MRBC]]. Accepting few missions, and being wary of the [[Word of Blake]]'s operations in their former place of operations. It is reported that unit is considering bounty hunting as an effort to allow for them to keep fed and financially viable, but also allowing them to practice their unique style of [[Bushido]].<ref name=MSU_24/> |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | Due to The 48th being almost entirely comprised of light ’Mechs of Combine manufacture from | + | |
| + | Due to '''The 48th''' being almost entirely comprised of light ’Mechs of Combine manufacture from 3050 and onward. They are known for speed and deploy themselves in smaller formations of one | ||
or two lances to maximize their overall mobility. They also have an arsenal of Clan weaponry (of unknown origin), to make up for any shortcomings they may have. Additionally The 48th’s strategies are often balanced with their member's sense of honor with the letter of their contracts. It was because of this they were cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities on Epsilon Eridani, when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.<ref name=MSU_24/> | or two lances to maximize their overall mobility. They also have an arsenal of Clan weaponry (of unknown origin), to make up for any shortcomings they may have. Additionally The 48th’s strategies are often balanced with their member's sense of honor with the letter of their contracts. It was because of this they were cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities on Epsilon Eridani, when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.<ref name=MSU_24/> | ||
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
'''Dragoon Rating: B'''<ref name=MSU_24/> | '''Dragoon Rating: B'''<ref name=MSU_24/> | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
*'''The 48th''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSU_24/> | *'''The 48th''' ([[BattleMech]] [[Battalion]])<ref name=MSU_24/> | ||
**CO: [[Major]] Michio Namihito | **CO: [[Major]] Michio Namihito | ||
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| + | ==Rules== | ||
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| + | When rolling to randomly determine the composition of a 48th force, modify the weight class roll by –2 and resolve specific models using the Draconis Combine Random Assignment Tables from either Field Manual: Updates or BMR. Furthermore, the 48th’s controlling player may reflect the command’s preference for doing more with fewer forces by applying a +1 bonus to initiative rolls for every full lance the 48th fields below one company.<ref name=MSU_123>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update - Force Specific Rules'', p. 123</ref> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The unit's name is rumored to be based on Namihito’s ''[[Panther]]'' being designated with the unit number “48” on the | + | * The unit's name is rumored to be based on Namihito’s ''[[Panther]]'' being designated with the unit number “48” on the 5th Amphigean's rolls at the time of their destruction.<ref name=MSU_24/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The 48th]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|The 48th]] | ||