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| image = [[Image:Marksonmarauders.jpg]] | | image = [[Image:Marksonmarauders.jpg]] | ||
− | | unitname = | + | | unitname = Markson's Marauders: Out Of The Blue, In The Black |
| year = 3067 | | year = 3067 | ||
| commander = Colonel Markson | | commander = Colonel Markson | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Formed from survivors of the [[12th Lyran Regulars]] during the [[Third Succession War]], the unit specialized in pirate hunting. For the next decades the command tracked the bases of nomerus pirates and wiped them out. Faced with the decicion to face the clans they refused the contract and left the IS for the periphery . The new employee Dragon's Wings Mining Corporation is a covert organsiation of the [[DCMS]]. | + | Formed in [[2928]] from survivors of the [[12th Lyran Regulars]] during the [[Third Succession War]], the unit specialized in pirate hunting. For the next decades the command tracked the bases of nomerus pirates and wiped them out. Faced with the decicion to face the clans they refused the contract and left the IS for the periphery . The new employee Dragon's Wings Mining Corporation is a covert organsiation of the [[DCMS]].<ref name= FMMR90>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 90, Unit Profile</ref> |
− | With the beginning of the Jihad the mercs were in the employ of the Magistracy of Canopus. It is believed that the unit fight against the | + | With the beginning of the Jihad the mercs were in the employ of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. It is believed that the unit fight against the [[Word of Blake]] invaders.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 20</ref> |
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
− | Colonel Markson lead the unit in the 3rd generation. | + | In [[3025]] the unit is commanded by [[Colonel]] Richard Markson.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 138 (pdf version), "New Avalon Combat Region"</ref> |
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+ | As of 3067 Colonel Markson lead the unit in the 3rd generation.<ref name= FMMR90/> | ||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
− | Long range units soften up the enemy and dropships deploy fast light/medium mechs on the flanks for harassing maneuvers. | + | Long range units soften up the enemy and dropships deploy fast light/medium mechs on the flanks for harassing maneuvers.<ref name= FMMR90/> |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
− | The unit contains enough techs for all kinds of repairs and sufficient [[Dropship]] support. | + | The unit contains enough techs for all kinds of repairs and sufficient [[Dropship]] support.<ref name= FMMR90/> |
==Dragoon Ratings== | ==Dragoon Ratings== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
− | '''Dragoon Rating: B''' | + | '''Dragoon Rating: B'''<ref name= FMMR90/> |
==Compisition== | ==Compisition== | ||
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
− | ''' Markson's Marauders'''(1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable) | + | ''' Markson's Marauders'''(1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name= FMMR90/> |
* CO: [[Colonel]] Patrick Markson | * CO: [[Colonel]] Patrick Markson | ||
** XO/Command Lance: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Phil Boyce | ** XO/Command Lance: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Phil Boyce | ||
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** 2nd Battalion: Major Steve Malzberg | ** 2nd Battalion: Major Steve Malzberg | ||
** 3rd Battalion: Major John Gambling | ** 3rd Battalion: Major John Gambling | ||
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- Every unit is capable to move over 90 km/h (only short times in some cases). A command lance lead the intere unit, | - Every unit is capable to move over 90 km/h (only short times in some cases). A command lance lead the intere unit, | ||
− | '''StarHunters'''(2 [[Wing]]s/Regular/Questionable) | + | '''StarHunters'''(2 [[Wing]]s/Regular/Questionable)<ref name= FMMR90/> |
* CO: [[Captain]] John Bachelor | * CO: [[Captain]] John Bachelor | ||
** XO/1st Wing: [[Commander]] Paul Alexander | ** XO/1st Wing: [[Commander]] Paul Alexander | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
− | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | + | [[Category:Mercenary Commands|Markson's Marauders]] |
Revision as of 10:32, 20 November 2011
Contents
History
Formed in 2928 from survivors of the 12th Lyran Regulars during the Third Succession War, the unit specialized in pirate hunting. For the next decades the command tracked the bases of nomerus pirates and wiped them out. Faced with the decicion to face the clans they refused the contract and left the IS for the periphery . The new employee Dragon's Wings Mining Corporation is a covert organsiation of the DCMS.[1]
With the beginning of the Jihad the mercs were in the employ of the Magistracy of Canopus. It is believed that the unit fight against the Word of Blake invaders.[2]
Officer
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Richard Markson.[3]
As of 3067 Colonel Markson lead the unit in the 3rd generation.[1]
Tactics
Long range units soften up the enemy and dropships deploy fast light/medium mechs on the flanks for harassing maneuvers.[1]
Support
The unit contains enough techs for all kinds of repairs and sufficient Dropship support.[1]
Dragoon Ratings
3067
Dragoon Rating: B[1]
Compisition
3067
Markson's Marauders(1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Colonel Patrick Markson
- XO/Command Lance: Lieutenant Colonel Phil Boyce
- 1st Battalion: Major Monica Crowley
- 2nd Battalion: Major Steve Malzberg
- 3rd Battalion: Major John Gambling
- Every unit is capable to move over 90 km/h (only short times in some cases). A command lance lead the intere unit,
StarHunters(2 Wings/Regular/Questionable)[1]
- CO: Captain John Bachelor
- XO/1st Wing: Commander Paul Alexander
- 2nd Wing: Lieutenant Commander Curtis Sliwa
- 2nd Squadron: Lieutenant Ronald Kuby
- One wing belongs to the regiment the other is a group of freelancers.