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Line 2: | image = [[File:Capbrigambermarleshighlanders.png]] | image = [[File:Capbrigambermarleshighlanders.png]] | Designation = Ambermarle's Highlanders | Designation = Ambermarle's Highlanders − | Formed = Thirtieth century;<br>Sold to the CCAF during the [[Third Succession War]] + | Formed = 29??<br>Sold to the CCAF during the [[Third Succession War]] | Disbanded = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Previous Designation = − | Nickname = Weekend Warriors + | Nickname = "Weekend Warriors" − | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]],<br />[[Mercenary]] (formerly) + | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]<br>[[Capellan Confederation]] | Parent Command = [[Capellan Brigade]] | Parent Command = [[Capellan Brigade]] | Sub-Command = | Sub-Command = }} }} − The '''Highlanders''' were originally formed as a [[mercenary]] unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]]. The founders had hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the [[Third Succession War]]. + The '''Highlanders''' were originally formed as a [[mercenary]] unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]]. The founders had hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the . ==History== ==History== Line 19:
Line 19: In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]],<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref> but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]],<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref> but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> − ===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign=== + ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders were redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98: "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders were redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98: "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> Line 25:
Line 25: ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== − The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the [[Jihad]] the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the [[Tao 'Mechworks]] shipments from the plant on Styk intended for supply to Marshigama's Legionnaires to make up for the Highlanders' low priority for supplies within the Capellan military.<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100: "The Capellan Brigade"</ref> + The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the [[Jihad]] the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the [[Tao MechWorks]] shipments from the plant on Styk intended for supply to Marshigama's Legionnaires to make up for the Highlander's low priority for supplies within the Capellan military.<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100: "The Capellan Brigade"</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== Line 36:
Line 36: | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders''' | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders''' |- |- − | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]]||[[3022]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCC98/> + | [[Sang-shao]]||[[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]]||[[3022]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCC98/> |} |} ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase" wherein two lances of light or fast, medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack ''en masse''. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap and to lighten the defense of a target site.<ref name=FMCC98/> + The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase" wherein two lances of light or fast, medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack ''en masse''. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap or to lighten the defense of a target site.<ref name=FMCC98/> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== Line 66:
Line 66: '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMMercsp106/> '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMMercsp106/> :* CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle<ref name=FMMercsp106/> :* CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle<ref name=FMMercsp106/> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]].<ref name=FMMercsp106>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]].<ref name=FMMercsp106 >''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> ===3063=== ===3063=== Line 91:
Line 91: ===3079=== ===3079=== '''Ambermarle’s Highlanders ''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=frccaf17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> '''Ambermarle’s Highlanders ''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=frccaf17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Styk]].<ref name=frccaf17/> After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the Strategios were considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.<ref name=frcc17/> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Styk]].<ref name=frccaf17/> After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the strategos were considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.<ref name=frcc17/> ==Insignia== ==Insignia== Line 97:
Line 97: ==Notes== ==Notes== − Whether by accident or intent, Ambermarle's Highlanders are missing from the NAIS Military Atlases of the Fourth Succession War. + Whether by accident or intent, Ambermarle's Highlanders are missing from the [[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1|NAIS Military Atlases of the 4th Succession War]]. ==Rules== ==Rules== Line 118:
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| image = [[File:Capbrigambermarleshighlanders.png]] | | image = [[File:Capbrigambermarleshighlanders.png]] | ||
| Designation = Ambermarle's Highlanders | | Designation = Ambermarle's Highlanders | ||
| − | | Formed = | + | | Formed = 29??<br>Sold to the CCAF during the [[Third Succession War]] |
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
| − | | Nickname = Weekend Warriors | + | | Nickname = "Weekend Warriors" |
| − | | Affiliation = [[ | + | | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]]<br>[[Capellan Confederation]] |
| Parent Command = [[Capellan Brigade]] | | Parent Command = [[Capellan Brigade]] | ||
| Sub-Command = | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''Highlanders''' were originally formed as a [[mercenary]] unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]]. The founders had hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the | + | The '''Highlanders''' were originally formed as a [[mercenary]] unit by wealthy nobles on [[Aldebaran]] and [[Zurich]]. The founders had hopes of making money from the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s need for troops during the . |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]],<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref> but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> | In [[3050]] Ambermarle's Highlanders were based on [[Xieng Khouang]],<ref name="20YUp63">''20 Year Update'', p. 63</ref> but their loyalty to the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] was perceived as being at a low ebb by the [[Maskirovka]]. The Highlanders were still in place on [[Xieng Khouang]] - and still doubted by the [[Maskirovka]] - in [[3054]].<ref name="OJp42">''Objective Raids'', p. 42</ref> | ||
| − | === | + | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== |
In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders were redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98: "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> | In [[3061]] [[Chancellor]] [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] created the [[Capellan Brigade]], incorporating a number of mercenary units including Ambermarle's Highlanders. Meanwhile Wendy Ambermarle is alleged to have commented that the Highlanders' acceptance of [[Capellan]] sponsorship was because "...someone has to bring a little class and breeding to the [[Capellan Brigade]]." The Highlanders' chose to paint a single silver thick silver band around the rear quarter of each vehicle, the wing of each fighter and one lower leg on each [[BattleMech]], as a reminder of their mercenary origins.<ref name=FMCC97>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 97</ref> Joining the [[Capellan Brigade]], the Highlanders were redeployed to [[Aldebaran]], one of the worlds from which the [[battalion]] had originated. The Highlanders immediately began pressing for the recapture of [[Zurich]], the other world associated with the Highlanders' beginnings.<ref name=FMCC98>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 98: "Ambermarle's Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref> | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the [[Jihad]] the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the [[Tao | + | The Highlanders were driven off of [[Aldebaran]] by [[Word of Blake]] forces in [[3070]]. Prior to that engagement however, they had held the system against [[Federated Suns]] mercenaries. They withdrew into the Capella Commonality and performed escort duties for supply convoys headed into the Liao Commonality until [[3074]]. After serving on garrison duty for a few years, they struck [[Zion]] in [[3077]]. Though they reached the world's surface in this assault, the Blakists inflicted massive casualties on the unit. They withdrew to [[Styk]] to recover.<ref name=frcc17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> It was suspected that in the immediate wake of the [[Jihad]] the Highlanders had resorted to pilfering from the [[Tao MechWorks]] shipments from the plant on Styk intended for supply to Marshigama's Legionnaires to make up for the Highlander's low priority for supplies within the Capellan military.<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100: "The Capellan Brigade"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Ambermarle's Highlanders''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | | [[Sang-shao]]||[[Wendy Ambermarle|Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle]]||[[3022]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCC98/> |
|} | |} | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase" wherein two lances of light or fast, medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack ''en masse''. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap | + | The Highlanders are fond of a tactic known as "dump and chase" wherein two lances of light or fast, medium 'Mechs drop behind enemy lines in hopes of being chased by opposing units. With the enemy so distracted, the remainder of the Highlanders attack ''en masse''. The Highlanders use this tactic both to draw the enemy into a trap or to lighten the defense of a target site.<ref name=FMCC98/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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'''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | '''Ambermarle's Highlanders''' (1 battalion/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | ||
:* CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | :* CO: Colonel Wendy "The Old Witch" Ambermarle<ref name=FMMercsp106/> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]].<ref name=FMMercsp106>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Xieng Khouang]].<ref name=FMMercsp106 >''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 106</ref> |
===3063=== | ===3063=== | ||
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===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
'''Ambermarle’s Highlanders ''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=frccaf17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> | '''Ambermarle’s Highlanders ''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=frccaf17>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 17</ref> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Styk]].<ref name=frccaf17/> After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Styk]].<ref name=frccaf17/> After the Zion assault, the Highlanders found their two battalions reduced to a quarter of their pre-Jihad strength. Rumors suggested that the strategos were considering disbanding the Highlanders to make up losses in other units.<ref name=frcc17/> |
==Insignia== | ==Insignia== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Whether by accident or intent, Ambermarle's Highlanders are missing from the NAIS Military Atlases of the | + | Whether by accident or intent, Ambermarle's Highlanders are missing from the [[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1|NAIS Military Atlases of the 4th Succession War]]. |
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Ambermarle's Highlanders]] | ||