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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Formed after [[Operation | + | Formed after [[Operation BULLDOG]] from naval support squadrons employed in that conflict. They were hired by Duke [[George Hasek II|Hasek]] to protect the [[Capellan March|Capellan March's]] JumpShip routes. |
| − | In [[3068]] the Hydra squadron discover by an inspection of [[Taurian Concordat|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 Confederation|Capellan attack]]. In a naval battle above the planet they were able to destroy two ''[[Union]]''-class | + | In [[3068]] the Hydra squadron discover by an inspection of [[Taurian Concordat|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 Confederation|Capellan attack]]. In a naval battle above the planet they were able to destroy two ''[[Union]]''-class DropShips, a ''[[Leopard]]'' and a ''[[Triumph]]''. During that action the mercenaries lost the ''[[Intruder]]''-class ''[[Ambuscade]]''.<ref name="MSUp90">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 90: "Medusans"</ref> |
| − | The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the ''[[Impavido]]''-class | + | The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the ''[[Impavido]]''-class CCS ''[[Zhejiang]]'' in the early [[3070]]s. |
| − | In [[3075]], the Medusans had two ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]''-class [[Pocket WarShip]]s.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 120</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 112</ref> Though they had taken extensive damage over New Syrtis during [[Operation | + | In [[3075]], the Medusans had two ''[[Excalibur (DropShip class)|Excalibur]]''-class [[Pocket WarShip]]s.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 120</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 112</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. In addition, the [[AFFS]] High Command requested that their senior command staff serve as instructors at the [[Albion Military Academy]].<ref name="fra20">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 20</ref> |
| − | In [[3075]] the [[Clyde Shipyards]] at Firgrove began production of a ''[[Colossus (DropShip)|Colossus]]''-class DropShip for the Medusans.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198</ref> | + | In [[3075]] the [[Clyde Shipyards]] at Firgrove began production of a ''[[Colossus (DropShip class)|Colossus]]''-class DropShip, the ''[[Revenge (Individual Colossus-class DropShip)|Revenge]]'', for the Medusans.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198</ref> |
| − | After the end of the [[Jihad]] several officers of The Medusans went on to form the command structure of [[The Republic of the Sphere]]'s Navy.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 185 | + | After the end of the [[Jihad]] several officers of The Medusans went on to form the command structure of [[The Republic of the Sphere]]'s Navy.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 185: "[[Admiral]] Patricia Woodhouse commands the Republic Navy"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of The Medusans''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Admiral]]||[[John Jellicoe]]||[[3067]]<ref name="MSIIp49">''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 49: "The Medusans: Looks Can Kill"</ref> to at least [[3069]]<ref name="MSUp90"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Hydra Assault Squadron''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Hydra Assault Squadron''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Rear Admiral]]||[[Henry H. Harwood]]||[[3067]] | + | | [[Rear Admiral]]||[[Henry H. Harwood]]||[[3067]]<ref name="MSIIp49"/> |
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Basilisk Assault Squadron''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Basilisk Assault Squadron''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Rear Admiral||[[David Beatty]]||[[3067]] | + | | Rear Admiral||[[David Beatty]]||[[3067]]<ref name="MSIIp49"/> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
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| + | ====Command and Support Squadron==== | ||
| + | *Flagship ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]] - [[Canterbury]] | ||
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====Hydra Assault Squadron==== | ====Hydra Assault Squadron==== | ||
| − | *'''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 | ||
| − | :1st | + | :1st Division: Two ''[[Fortress]]''-class DropShips, ''[[Ajax (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)|Ajax]]'' and ''[[Cumberland (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)|Cumberland]]'' |
| − | :* XO/1st | + | :* XO/1st Division: [[Commodore]] [[Patricia Woodhouse]] |
| − | :2nd | + | :2nd Division: Two ''[[Intruder]]''-class DropShips, ''[[Exeter (Individual Intruder-class DropShip)|Exeter]]'' and ''[[Ambuscade]]'' |
| − | :* 2nd | + | :* 2nd Division: [[Captain]] [[Isabella Parry]] |
| − | :3rd | + | :3rd Division: Two DropShips, the ''[[Achilles II]]'' (''[[Achilles (DropShip class)|Achilles]]''-class) and ''[[Petard]]'' (''[[Kuan Ti]]''-class) |
| − | :* 3rd | + | :* 3rd Division: Captain [[Jonathan Bell|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 Demetriadis|Robin "The Greek" Demetriadis]] |
:1 wing of medium aerospace fighters serving as interceptors and space combat | :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]] |
| − | :marine forces for the Hydra Assault Squadron, for boarding parties or LZ security, is a light raiding force with | + | :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]] |
| − | : 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. | + | : A mix of jump-capable [[BattleMech#Medium|medium]] and [[BattleMech#Light|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 | ||
| − | :1st | + | :1st Division: One ''Excalibur''-class (assault vessel) DropShip, ''[[Bellerophon (Individual Excalibur-class DropShip)|Bellerophon]]'', and one ''Fortress''-class DropShip, ''[[Marksman (Individual Fortress-class DropShip)|Marksman]]'' |
| − | :* XO/1st | + | :* XO/1st Division: Commodore [[Trevylyan Naper]] |
| − | :2nd | + | :2nd Division: Three ''[[Avenger]]''-class DropShips, ''[[Acasta]]'', ''[[Active]]'', and ''[[Agincourt (Individual Avenger-class DropShip)|Agincourt]]'' |
| − | :* 2nd | + | :* 2nd Division: [[Robert Arbuthnott]] |
| − | :3rd | + | :3rd Division: Two DropShips: ''[[Fearless (Individual Luxor-class WarShip)|Fearless]]'' (''Intruder''-class) and ''[[Tiger (Individual Leopard CV-class DropShip)|Tiger]]'' (''[[Leopard CV]]''-class) |
| − | :* 3rd | + | :* 3rd Division: 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 Mallory|Lee "Big Wing" Mallory]] |
:The Gryphon Fighter Wing uses heavy fighters for brute force and light fighters for reconnaissance. | :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]] |
:The marines use assault shuttles and will deploy battle armor in the near future when possible. | :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 jump-capable 'Mechs travel aboard the ''Marksman''. | :The light/medium jump-capable 'Mechs travel aboard the ''Marksman''. | ||
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
| − | By 3079 the Medusans were at 90% of their pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name="fra20"/> | + | '''The Medusans ''' (2 reinforced DropShip Squadrons/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="fraffs19">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 19</ref> |
| − | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Syrtis]].<ref name="fraffs19"/> By 3079 the Medusans were at 90% of their pre-[[Jihad]] strength.<ref name="fra20"/> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' |
| − | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' |
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Medusans, The|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Medusans, The|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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| The Medusans | |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
| Parent Command | Independent |
Contents
History[edit]
Formed after Operation BULLDOG from naval support squadrons employed in that conflict. 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 were able to destroy two Union-class DropShips, a Leopard and a Triumph. During that action the mercenaries lost the Intruder-class Ambuscade.[1]
The Capellans paid a high price with the loss of the Impavido-class CCS Zhejiang in the early 3070s.
In 3075, the Medusans had two Excalibur-class Pocket WarShips.[2][3] 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.[4]
In 3075 the Clyde Shipyards at Firgrove began production of a Colossus-class DropShip, the Revenge, for the Medusans.[5]
After the end of the Jihad several officers of The Medusans went on to form the command structure of The Republic of the Sphere's Navy.[6]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of The Medusans | |||
| Admiral | John Jellicoe | 3067[7] to at least 3069[1] | |
| Commanding Officers of Hydra Assault Squadron | |||
| Rear Admiral | Henry H. Harwood | 3067[7] | |
| Commanding Officers of Basilisk Assault Squadron | |||
| Rear Admiral | David Beatty | 3067[7] | |
Tactics[edit]
In space all elements concentrate fire against a single target, often the most armored ship. On ground Infantry and 'Mechs operate in range of the assault ships' weapons.
Composition History[edit]
3067[edit]
Command and Support Squadron[edit]
- Flagship Invader-class JumpShip - Canterbury
Hydra Assault Squadron[edit]
- Hydra Assault Squadron (1 Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
- Co: Rear Admiral Henry H. Harwood
- 1st Division: Two Fortress-class DropShips, Ajax and Cumberland
- XO/1st Division: Commodore Patricia Woodhouse
- 2nd Division: Two Intruder-class DropShips, Exeter and Ambuscade
- 2nd Division: Captain Isabella Parry
- 3rd Division: Two DropShips, the Achilles II (Achilles-class) and Petard (Kuan Ti-class)
- 3rd Division: 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)
- 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[edit]
- Basilisk Assault Squadron (1 Reinforced Squadron/Veteran/Reliable)
- CO: Rear Admiral David Beatty
- 1st Division: One Excalibur-class (assault vessel) DropShip, Bellerophon, and one Fortress-class DropShip, Marksman
- XO/1st Division: Commodore Trevylyan Naper
- 2nd Division: Three Avenger-class DropShips, Acasta, Active, and Agincourt
- 2nd Division: Robert Arbuthnott
- 3rd Division: Two DropShips: Fearless (Intruder-class) and Tiger (Leopard CV-class)
- 3rd Division: 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 jump-capable 'Mechs travel aboard the Marksman.
3079[edit]
The Medusans (2 reinforced DropShip Squadrons/Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on New Syrtis.[8] By 3079 the Medusans were at 90% of their pre-Jihad strength.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 90: "Medusans"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 120
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 112
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 198
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 185: "Admiral Patricia Woodhouse commands the Republic Navy"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 49: "The Medusans: Looks Can Kill"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 19