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Line 18: '''Travis King''' was an officer in the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary]] company, and the first commander of [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]]. '''Travis King''' was an officer in the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary]] company, and the first commander of [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]]. − ==History== + ==Personal History== [[File:Wolf-dragoons-delta.png|right|100px|Delta Regiment]] [[File:Wolf-dragoons-delta.png|right|100px|Delta Regiment]] Like most of the original members of Wolf's Dragoons, little is known of Travis King's early life. It may be assumed that he was born on the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and was almost certainly a [[Freeborn|freebirth]]. King, Delta Regiment, and the rest of the Dragoons first appeared in the Inner Sphere along with the rest of Wolf's Dragoons in [[3005]], appearing in orbit over [[New Delos]],<ref name=WDS6AD>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 6: Arrival at Delos</ref> and soon signing on with the [[Federated Suns]]. They first saw action on the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] world of [[Halloran V]], which was being used to raid Davion worlds by [[Marion's Highlanders]] and the [[Blackwind Lancers]]. Delta accompanied [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment]] and [[Zeta Battalion]] as well as the [[Seventh Kommando]] special forces unit, all under the overall command of Colonel [[Jaime Wolf]].<ref name=WDS7FA>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 7: First Assignment</ref> The Dragoons achieved total surprise in their initial attacks, forcing the Liao troops to abandon their main base and falling back to the city of Gethin. Delta Regiment held the Dragoons' right flank, putting pressure on the Lancers in Gethin and allowing the other Dragoon units to focus on the Highlanders north of the city. Delta's goal was not only to prevent the Lancers from regrouping with the Highlanders, but to also keep them from reaching the planet's [[ComStar]] facility where they could call for reinforcements. This proved the critical point of the early battle, as Colonel King's conservative, [[Combined_Arms#Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] tactics succeeded in pinning the Lancers. Beginning with a heavy [[aerospace fighter]] bombardment, Delta slowly advanced with King sending his heavy and assault lances into the suburbs where they overcame resistance in the form of [[artillery]] emplacements and defending ''[[UrbanMech]]''s. Once he had secured the city's outskirts, King consolidated his position, repairing and resupplying his units while preparing for a major push the following day. The Lancers used the opportunity to launch a counterattack, beginning with [[infantry]] armed with [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] missiles, followed up with 'Mech attacks. They managed to get surprise on Delta's recon pickets, destroying a number of 'Mechs and causing much confusion. King calmly and stoically pulled his forces back to regroup, and when the Lancers attempted to capitalize on their momentum, it was the Dragoons' turn to surprise their enemy, using their artillery units and 'Mech attacks to smash the advance Liao units. When the Lancers attempted to fall back, elements of the Seventh Kommando surprised them from behind with portable [[SRM]] attacks. The Lancer 'Mechs took serious damage and half their infantry never made it home.<ref name=WDS78AH>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 7–8: Assault on Halloran</ref> Two days later, Delta initiated a plan by King and the Seventh Kommando to flush the Blackwind Lancers out of the city. Using another artillery barrage, Delta covered for the Seventh Kommando, who stealthily took position behind the Lancers. When Delta advanced, the Lancers began receiving reports of a large enemy force behind them, possibly in regimental strength. These false reports by the Kommando caused the Lancers to panic, abandoning their defensive positions as they attempted to regroup with the Highlanders. The Delta's chased the Lancers into the valley where their sudden presence threw the Highlanders, still holding against Beta and Gamma Regiments, into confusion. By the time the Liao troops broke out of the ambush, they'd been severely mauled. When Capellan reinforcements arrived, it was all they could do to help the two regiments retreat. The entire battle had taken only five days, with Colonel King and Delta Regiment receiving the bulk of the credit for the victory.<ref name=WDS8CT>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 8: A Clever Trap</ref> Like most of the original members of Wolf's Dragoons, little is known of Travis King's early life. It may be assumed that he was born on the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and was almost certainly a [[Freeborn|freebirth]]. King, Delta Regiment, and the rest of the Dragoons first appeared in the Inner Sphere along with the rest of Wolf's Dragoons in [[3005]], appearing in orbit over [[New Delos]],<ref name=WDS6AD>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 6: Arrival at Delos</ref> and soon signing on with the [[Federated Suns]]. They first saw action on the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] world of [[Halloran V]], which was being used to raid Davion worlds by [[Marion's Highlanders]] and the [[Blackwind Lancers]]. Delta accompanied [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment]] and [[Zeta Battalion]] as well as the [[Seventh Kommando]] special forces unit, all under the overall command of Colonel [[Jaime Wolf]].<ref name=WDS7FA>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 7: First Assignment</ref> The Dragoons achieved total surprise in their initial attacks, forcing the Liao troops to abandon their main base and falling back to the city of Gethin. Delta Regiment held the Dragoons' right flank, putting pressure on the Lancers in Gethin and allowing the other Dragoon units to focus on the Highlanders north of the city. Delta's goal was not only to prevent the Lancers from regrouping with the Highlanders, but to also keep them from reaching the planet's [[ComStar]] facility where they could call for reinforcements. This proved the critical point of the early battle, as Colonel King's conservative, [[Combined_Arms#Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] tactics succeeded in pinning the Lancers. Beginning with a heavy [[aerospace fighter]] bombardment, Delta slowly advanced with King sending his heavy and assault lances into the suburbs where they overcame resistance in the form of [[artillery]] emplacements and defending ''[[UrbanMech]]''s. Once he had secured the city's outskirts, King consolidated his position, repairing and resupplying his units while preparing for a major push the following day. The Lancers used the opportunity to launch a counterattack, beginning with [[infantry]] armed with [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] missiles, followed up with 'Mech attacks. They managed to get surprise on Delta's recon pickets, destroying a number of 'Mechs and causing much confusion. King calmly and stoically pulled his forces back to regroup, and when the Lancers attempted to capitalize on their momentum, it was the Dragoons' turn to surprise their enemy, using their artillery units and 'Mech attacks to smash the advance Liao units. When the Lancers attempted to fall back, elements of the Seventh Kommando surprised them from behind with portable [[SRM]] attacks. The Lancer 'Mechs took serious damage and half their infantry never made it home.<ref name=WDS78AH>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 7–8: Assault on Halloran</ref> Two days later, Delta initiated a plan by King and the Seventh Kommando to flush the Blackwind Lancers out of the city. Using another artillery barrage, Delta covered for the Seventh Kommando, who stealthily took position behind the Lancers. When Delta advanced, the Lancers began receiving reports of a large enemy force behind them, possibly in regimental strength. These false reports by the Kommando caused the Lancers to panic, abandoning their defensive positions as they attempted to regroup with the Highlanders. The Delta's chased the Lancers into the valley where their sudden presence threw the Highlanders, still holding against Beta and Gamma Regiments, into confusion. By the time the Liao troops broke out of the ambush, they'd been severely mauled. When Capellan reinforcements arrived, it was all they could do to help the two regiments retreat. The entire battle had taken only five days, with Colonel King and Delta Regiment receiving the bulk of the credit for the victory.<ref name=WDS8CT>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 8: A Clever Trap</ref>
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'''Travis King''' was an officer in the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary]] company, and the first commander of [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]]. | '''Travis King''' was an officer in the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary]] company, and the first commander of [[Delta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Delta Regiment]]. | ||
| − | ==History== | + | ==Personal History== |
[[File:Wolf-dragoons-delta.png|right|100px|Delta Regiment]] | [[File:Wolf-dragoons-delta.png|right|100px|Delta Regiment]] | ||
Like most of the original members of Wolf's Dragoons, little is known of Travis King's early life. It may be assumed that he was born on the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and was almost certainly a [[Freeborn|freebirth]]. King, Delta Regiment, and the rest of the Dragoons first appeared in the Inner Sphere along with the rest of Wolf's Dragoons in [[3005]], appearing in orbit over [[New Delos]],<ref name=WDS6AD>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 6: Arrival at Delos</ref> and soon signing on with the [[Federated Suns]]. They first saw action on the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] world of [[Halloran V]], which was being used to raid Davion worlds by [[Marion's Highlanders]] and the [[Blackwind Lancers]]. Delta accompanied [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment]] and [[Zeta Battalion]] as well as the [[Seventh Kommando]] special forces unit, all under the overall command of Colonel [[Jaime Wolf]].<ref name=WDS7FA>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 7: First Assignment</ref> The Dragoons achieved total surprise in their initial attacks, forcing the Liao troops to abandon their main base and falling back to the city of Gethin. Delta Regiment held the Dragoons' right flank, putting pressure on the Lancers in Gethin and allowing the other Dragoon units to focus on the Highlanders north of the city. Delta's goal was not only to prevent the Lancers from regrouping with the Highlanders, but to also keep them from reaching the planet's [[ComStar]] facility where they could call for reinforcements. This proved the critical point of the early battle, as Colonel King's conservative, [[Combined_Arms#Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] tactics succeeded in pinning the Lancers. Beginning with a heavy [[aerospace fighter]] bombardment, Delta slowly advanced with King sending his heavy and assault lances into the suburbs where they overcame resistance in the form of [[artillery]] emplacements and defending ''[[UrbanMech]]''s. Once he had secured the city's outskirts, King consolidated his position, repairing and resupplying his units while preparing for a major push the following day. The Lancers used the opportunity to launch a counterattack, beginning with [[infantry]] armed with [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] missiles, followed up with 'Mech attacks. They managed to get surprise on Delta's recon pickets, destroying a number of 'Mechs and causing much confusion. King calmly and stoically pulled his forces back to regroup, and when the Lancers attempted to capitalize on their momentum, it was the Dragoons' turn to surprise their enemy, using their artillery units and 'Mech attacks to smash the advance Liao units. When the Lancers attempted to fall back, elements of the Seventh Kommando surprised them from behind with portable [[SRM]] attacks. The Lancer 'Mechs took serious damage and half their infantry never made it home.<ref name=WDS78AH>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 7–8: Assault on Halloran</ref> Two days later, Delta initiated a plan by King and the Seventh Kommando to flush the Blackwind Lancers out of the city. Using another artillery barrage, Delta covered for the Seventh Kommando, who stealthily took position behind the Lancers. When Delta advanced, the Lancers began receiving reports of a large enemy force behind them, possibly in regimental strength. These false reports by the Kommando caused the Lancers to panic, abandoning their defensive positions as they attempted to regroup with the Highlanders. The Delta's chased the Lancers into the valley where their sudden presence threw the Highlanders, still holding against Beta and Gamma Regiments, into confusion. By the time the Liao troops broke out of the ambush, they'd been severely mauled. When Capellan reinforcements arrived, it was all they could do to help the two regiments retreat. The entire battle had taken only five days, with Colonel King and Delta Regiment receiving the bulk of the credit for the victory.<ref name=WDS8CT>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 8: A Clever Trap</ref> | Like most of the original members of Wolf's Dragoons, little is known of Travis King's early life. It may be assumed that he was born on the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and was almost certainly a [[Freeborn|freebirth]]. King, Delta Regiment, and the rest of the Dragoons first appeared in the Inner Sphere along with the rest of Wolf's Dragoons in [[3005]], appearing in orbit over [[New Delos]],<ref name=WDS6AD>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 6: Arrival at Delos</ref> and soon signing on with the [[Federated Suns]]. They first saw action on the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] world of [[Halloran V]], which was being used to raid Davion worlds by [[Marion's Highlanders]] and the [[Blackwind Lancers]]. Delta accompanied [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]], [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment]] and [[Zeta Battalion]] as well as the [[Seventh Kommando]] special forces unit, all under the overall command of Colonel [[Jaime Wolf]].<ref name=WDS7FA>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 7: First Assignment</ref> The Dragoons achieved total surprise in their initial attacks, forcing the Liao troops to abandon their main base and falling back to the city of Gethin. Delta Regiment held the Dragoons' right flank, putting pressure on the Lancers in Gethin and allowing the other Dragoon units to focus on the Highlanders north of the city. Delta's goal was not only to prevent the Lancers from regrouping with the Highlanders, but to also keep them from reaching the planet's [[ComStar]] facility where they could call for reinforcements. This proved the critical point of the early battle, as Colonel King's conservative, [[Combined_Arms#Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] tactics succeeded in pinning the Lancers. Beginning with a heavy [[aerospace fighter]] bombardment, Delta slowly advanced with King sending his heavy and assault lances into the suburbs where they overcame resistance in the form of [[artillery]] emplacements and defending ''[[UrbanMech]]''s. Once he had secured the city's outskirts, King consolidated his position, repairing and resupplying his units while preparing for a major push the following day. The Lancers used the opportunity to launch a counterattack, beginning with [[infantry]] armed with [[Inferno (Missile)|Inferno]] missiles, followed up with 'Mech attacks. They managed to get surprise on Delta's recon pickets, destroying a number of 'Mechs and causing much confusion. King calmly and stoically pulled his forces back to regroup, and when the Lancers attempted to capitalize on their momentum, it was the Dragoons' turn to surprise their enemy, using their artillery units and 'Mech attacks to smash the advance Liao units. When the Lancers attempted to fall back, elements of the Seventh Kommando surprised them from behind with portable [[SRM]] attacks. The Lancer 'Mechs took serious damage and half their infantry never made it home.<ref name=WDS78AH>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 7–8: Assault on Halloran</ref> Two days later, Delta initiated a plan by King and the Seventh Kommando to flush the Blackwind Lancers out of the city. Using another artillery barrage, Delta covered for the Seventh Kommando, who stealthily took position behind the Lancers. When Delta advanced, the Lancers began receiving reports of a large enemy force behind them, possibly in regimental strength. These false reports by the Kommando caused the Lancers to panic, abandoning their defensive positions as they attempted to regroup with the Highlanders. The Delta's chased the Lancers into the valley where their sudden presence threw the Highlanders, still holding against Beta and Gamma Regiments, into confusion. By the time the Liao troops broke out of the ambush, they'd been severely mauled. When Capellan reinforcements arrived, it was all they could do to help the two regiments retreat. The entire battle had taken only five days, with Colonel King and Delta Regiment receiving the bulk of the credit for the victory.<ref name=WDS8CT>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 8: A Clever Trap</ref> | ||