The Medusans

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. 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. In addition, the AFFS High Command requested that their senior command staff serve as instructors at the Albion Military Academy.

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 History

3067

Hydra Assault Squadron

• Hydra Assault Squadron(1 Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
  • Co: Rear Admiral Henry H. Harwood

1st Div: Two Fortress-class DropShips, Ajax and Cumberland

• XO/1st Div: Commodore Patricia Woodhouse

2nd Div: Two Intruder-class DropShips, Exeter and Ambuscade

• 2nd Div: Captain Isabella Parry

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

• Minotaur Marine(1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)
  • Infantry Commander: Colonel Eric Vanderchamp

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)
  • CO: Lieutenant Colonel Kenny White

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.

References

• Mercenaries Supplemental II, pp. 50-51
• Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 90

Bibliography

• Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
• Mercenaries Supplemental II
• Mercenaries Supplemental Update
• Field Report: AFFS