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==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 operating in the [[Chaos March]] during the latter months of [[3060]]. This unit has since then been confirmed to be the remains of the [[ | ||
===Civil War Era=== | ===Civil War Era=== | ||
| − | In [[3062]], | + | 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/> |
===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 [[ | + | 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/> |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of The 48th''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of The 48th''' | ||
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| − | | [[Major]]||[[Michio Namihito]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]] | + | | [[Major]]||[[Michio Namihito]]||[[3061]] - [[3067]]<ref name=MSU_24/> |
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| + | ==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 | ||
| + | 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/> | ||
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==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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==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 Fifth Amphigean's rolls at the time of their destruction.<ref name=MSU_24/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Initiation to War]]'' | + | * ''[[Initiation to War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The 48th]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|The 48th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:45, 25 March 2024
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| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
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 5th Wave of their Invasion[1]
Civil War Era[edit]
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.[2] The 48th were reported to be cleared of all wrongdoings by the local authorities when evidence of their employers’ corruption came to light.[1]
Jihad Era[edit]
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.[1]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
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| Commanding Officers of The 48th | |||
| Major | Michio Namihito | 3061 - 3067[1] | |
Tactics[edit]
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.[1]
Dragoon Ratings[edit]
3067[edit]
Dragoon Rating: B[1]
Composition History[edit]
3067[edit]
- The 48th (BattleMech Battalion)[1]
- CO: Major Michio Namihito
Notes[edit]
- 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.[1]