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Formed after [[Operation Bulldog]] for naval support. They were hired by Duke [[George Hasek II|Hasek]] to protect the [[Capellan March|Capellan March's]] JumpShip Routes.
 
Formed after [[Operation Bulldog]] for naval support. They were hired by Duke [[George Hasek II|Hasek]] to protect the [[Capellan March|Capellan March's]] JumpShip Routes.
  
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In 3068 the Hydra squadron discover by an inspection of Taurian convoys nuclear warheads and lots of ammunition. The blockade of the Pleiades continued until 3069. The command were ordered back to New Syrtis to counter any capellan attack. In a naval battle above the planet they could destroy 2 Union-class Dropships, a Leopard and a Triumph. The mercs lost in the same fight the Intruder-class Ambuscade.  
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In 3068 the Hydra squadron discover by an inspection of Taurian convoys nuclear warheads and lots of ammunition. The blockade of the Pleiades continued until 3069. The command were ordered back to New Syrtis to counter any capellan attack. In a naval battle above the planet they could destroy 2 ''Union''-class Dropships, a ''Leopard'' and a ''Triumph''. The mercs lost in the same fight the ''Intruder''-class ''Ambuscade''.  
  
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The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the ''[[Impavido]]''-class Zhejiang in the early 3070.  
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The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the ''[[Impavido]]''-class Zhejiang in the early 3070's.  
  
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In [[3075]], the Medusans had two ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]''-class Pocket WarShips. <ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 120</ref>
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In [[3075]], the Medusans had two ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]''-class Pocket WarShips.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 120</ref> Though they had taken extensive damage over [[New Syrtis]] during [[Operation: Thunderstrike]], by [[3079]] the Medusans had nearly rebuilt their entire force. The Medusans split their forces, with one squadron covering New Syrtis while the other guarded [[Firgrove]] and its repair yard.<ref name="fra20">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 20</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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*'''Hydra Assault Squadron'''(1 [[Squadron]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
*'''Hydra Assault Squadron'''(1 [[Squadron]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
** Co: [[Rear Admiral]] Henry H. Harwood
 
** Co: [[Rear Admiral]] Henry H. Harwood
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:1st Div:''[[Fortress]]''-class Ajax + Cumberland
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:1st Div: Two ''[[Fortress]]''-class DropShips, ''Ajax'' and ''Cumberland''
 
:* XO/1st Div: [[Commodore]] Patricia Woodhouse
 
:* XO/1st Div: [[Commodore]] Patricia Woodhouse
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:2nd Div:''[[Intruder]]''-class Exeter + Ambuscade
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:2nd Div: Two ''[[Intruder]]''-class DropShips, ''Exeter'' and ''Ambuscade''
 
:* 2nd Div: [[Captain]] Isabella Parry
 
:* 2nd Div: [[Captain]] Isabella Parry
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:3rd Div:''[[Achilles]]''-class Achilles II + ''[[Kuan Ti]]''-class Petard
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:3rd Div: Two DropShips, the ''Achilles II'' (''[[Achilles]]''-class) and ''Petard'' (''[[Kuan Ti]]''-class)
 
:* 3rd Div: Captain Jonathan "Hooky" Bell
 
:* 3rd Div: Captain Jonathan "Hooky" Bell
  
 
*'''Harpy Fighter Wing'''(1 [[Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)
 
*'''Harpy Fighter Wing'''(1 [[Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)
 
** Wing Commander: [[Major]] Robin "The Greek" Demetriadis
 
** Wing Commander: [[Major]] Robin "The Greek" Demetriadis
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:1 wing of medium aerospace fighters (interception and space combat)
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:1 wing of medium aerospace fighters serving as interceptors and space combat
  
 
*'''Minotaur Marine'''(1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
*'''Minotaur Marine'''(1 [[Battalion]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
** [[Infantry]] Commander: [[Colonel]] Eric Vanderchamp
 
** [[Infantry]] Commander: [[Colonel]] Eric Vanderchamp
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:marine forces for the Hydra Assault Squadron, for boarding parties or LZ security, is a light raiding force with ''[[APC]]'' support (1 company) + 1 ''[[Fortress]]''-class [[DropShip]]s
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:marine forces for the Hydra Assault Squadron, for boarding parties or LZ security, is a light raiding force with ''[[APC]]'' support (1 company) and one ''[[Fortress]]''-class [[DropShip]]
  
 
*'''Gargoyle BattleMech Battalion'''(2 Companies/Regular/Reliable)
 
*'''Gargoyle BattleMech Battalion'''(2 Companies/Regular/Reliable)
 
** CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Kenny White
 
** CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Kenny White
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: mix of jump-capable medium and light BattleMechs, two Fortress-class DropShips for support and LZ security, trained for Zero-G and vacuum operations.
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: A mix of jump-capable medium and light BattleMechs, two ''Fortress''-class DropShips for support and LZ security, trained for Zero-G and vacuum operations.
  
 
====Basilisk Assault Squadron====
 
====Basilisk Assault Squadron====
 
*'''Basilisk Assault Squadron'''(1 Reinforced Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
 
*'''Basilisk Assault Squadron'''(1 Reinforced Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
 
** CO: Rear Admiral David Beatty
 
** CO: Rear Admiral David Beatty
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:1st Div: an old Excalibur-class (assault vessel)  
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:1st Div: One ''Excalibur''-class (assault vessel)  
 
:* XO/1st Div: Commodore Trevylyan Naper  
 
:* XO/1st Div: Commodore Trevylyan Naper  
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:2nd Div: Acasta, Active, and Agincourt (all ''[[Avenger]]'' - class)
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:2nd Div: Three ''[[Avenger]]''-class DropShips, ''Acasta'', ''Active'', and ''Agincourt''
 
:* 2nd Div: Robert Arbuthnott
 
:* 2nd Div: Robert Arbuthnott
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:3rd Div: Intruder-class Fearless and ''[[Leopard CV]]''-class Tiger
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:3rd Div: Two DropShips: ''Fearless'' (''Intruder''-class) and ''Tiger'' (''[[Leopard CV]]''-class)
 
:* 3rd Div: Captain Hugh Evan-Thomas
 
:* 3rd Div: Captain Hugh Evan-Thomas
  
 
*'''Gryphon Fighter Wing'''(1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
 
*'''Gryphon Fighter Wing'''(1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
 
** Wing Commander: Major Lee "Big Wing" Mallory
 
** Wing Commander: Major Lee "Big Wing" Mallory
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:Heavy figters for brute force and light fighters for reconnaise.
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:The Gryphon Fighter Wing uses heavy fighters for brute force and light fighters for reconnaissance.
  
 
*'''Manticore Marine Battalion'''(1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable
 
*'''Manticore Marine Battalion'''(1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable
 
** Infantry Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Victor Ekenberg
 
** Infantry Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Victor Ekenberg
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:The marines ues assault shuttles and will deploy battle armor in the near future when possible.
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:The marines use assault shuttles and will deploy battle armor in the near future when possible.
  
 
*'''Chimera BattleMech Company'''(1 [[Company]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
*'''Chimera BattleMech Company'''(1 [[Company]]/Veteran/Reliable)
 
** CO: Major Ezekiel Hazard
 
** CO: Major Ezekiel Hazard
 
:The light/medium jumpcable mechs travel with the Marksman.
 
:The light/medium jumpcable mechs travel with the Marksman.
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===3079===
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By 3079 the Medusans were at 90% of their pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name="fra20"/>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
 
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]''
 
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
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*''[[Field Report: AFFS]]''
  
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The Medusans|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 
[[Category:Mercenary Commands|The Medusans|{{PAGENAME}}]]

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History

Formed after Operation Bulldog for naval support. They were hired by Duke Hasek to protect the Capellan March's JumpShip Routes.

In 3068 the Hydra squadron discover by an inspection of Taurian convoys nuclear warheads and lots of ammunition. The blockade of the Pleiades continued until 3069. The command were ordered back to New Syrtis to counter any capellan attack. In a naval battle above the planet they could destroy 2 Union-class Dropships, a Leopard and a Triumph. The mercs lost in the same fight the Intruder-class Ambuscade.

The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the Impavido-class Zhejiang in the early 3070's.

In 3075, the Medusans had two Excalibur-class Pocket WarShips.[1] Though they had taken extensive damage over New Syrtis during Operation: Thunderstrike, by 3079 the Medusans had nearly rebuilt their entire force. The Medusans split their forces, with one squadron covering New Syrtis while the other guarded Firgrove and its repair yard.[2]

Officers

  • The commanding officer of the Hydra Assault Squadron in 3067 is Rear Admiral Henry H. Harwood.
  • The commanding officer of the Basilisk Assault Squadron in 3067 is Rear Admiral David Beatty.

Tactics

In space all elements concentrate fire against a single target, often most armored ship. On ground Infantry and mechs operate in range of the assault ships weapons.

Composition

3067

Hydra Assault Squadron

1st Div: Two Fortress-class DropShips, Ajax and Cumberland
2nd Div: Two Intruder-class DropShips, Exeter and Ambuscade
3rd Div: Two DropShips, the Achilles II (Achilles-class) and Petard (Kuan Ti-class)
  • 3rd Div: Captain Jonathan "Hooky" Bell
  • Harpy Fighter Wing(1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)
    • Wing Commander: Major Robin "The Greek" Demetriadis
1 wing of medium aerospace fighters serving as interceptors and space combat
marine forces for the Hydra Assault Squadron, for boarding parties or LZ security, is a light raiding force with APC support (1 company) and one Fortress-class DropShip
  • Gargoyle BattleMech Battalion(2 Companies/Regular/Reliable)
A mix of jump-capable medium and light BattleMechs, two Fortress-class DropShips for support and LZ security, trained for Zero-G and vacuum operations.

Basilisk Assault Squadron

  • Basilisk Assault Squadron(1 Reinforced Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
    • CO: Rear Admiral David Beatty
1st Div: One Excalibur-class (assault vessel)
  • XO/1st Div: Commodore Trevylyan Naper
2nd Div: Three Avenger-class DropShips, Acasta, Active, and Agincourt
  • 2nd Div: Robert Arbuthnott
3rd Div: Two DropShips: Fearless (Intruder-class) and Tiger (Leopard CV-class)
  • 3rd Div: Captain Hugh Evan-Thomas
  • Gryphon Fighter Wing(1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)
    • Wing Commander: Major Lee "Big Wing" Mallory
The Gryphon Fighter Wing uses heavy fighters for brute force and light fighters for reconnaissance.
  • Manticore Marine Battalion(1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable
    • Infantry Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Victor Ekenberg
The marines use assault shuttles and will deploy battle armor in the near future when possible.
  • Chimera BattleMech Company(1 Company/Veteran/Reliable)
    • CO: Major Ezekiel Hazard
The light/medium jumpcable mechs travel with the Marksman.

3079

By 3079 the Medusans were at 90% of their pre-Jihad strength.[2]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 120
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 20
  • Mercenaries Supplemental II, pp. 50-51
  • Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 90

Bibliography

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