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| − | The '''Dark''' | + | The '''Dark''' was a military formation of former members of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] that survived [[Operation Bulldog]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
After Operation Bulldog and the destruction of Clan Smoke Jaguar a large number of its former warriors made their way to [[Antallos]]. Although a few [[Clan]] renegades already called the planet home, this was by far the biggest influx of ''ex-clanners'' the world had seen. The group takes its name from the [[Dark Caste]] outcasts of Clan Society. They reside on Antallos only because they have nowhere else to go.<ref name=htpap8> ''Historical Turning Point: Antallos'', p. 8 </ref> The Dark keep to themselves and shun outside contact, their only communications with outsiders at this time was to simply state "We are Dark". The one pirate band that tried to trade Clan technology with them was annihilated and their ruined [['Mech]]s were piled in front of the city of [[Port Krin]] as a warning to others. <ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 133 </ref> | After Operation Bulldog and the destruction of Clan Smoke Jaguar a large number of its former warriors made their way to [[Antallos]]. Although a few [[Clan]] renegades already called the planet home, this was by far the biggest influx of ''ex-clanners'' the world had seen. The group takes its name from the [[Dark Caste]] outcasts of Clan Society. They reside on Antallos only because they have nowhere else to go.<ref name=htpap8> ''Historical Turning Point: Antallos'', p. 8 </ref> The Dark keep to themselves and shun outside contact, their only communications with outsiders at this time was to simply state "We are Dark". The one pirate band that tried to trade Clan technology with them was annihilated and their ruined [['Mech]]s were piled in front of the city of [[Port Krin]] as a warning to others. <ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 133 </ref> | ||
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| + | Rumors suggest the Dark had attacked a [[Clan Diamond Shark]] merchant flotilla in the [[Mica Majority]] in [[3064]]. This attack was unconfirmed and also attributed to the [[Word of Blake]] and the [[Hanseatic League]].<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 10</ref> | ||
By [[3067]] the Dark were described as a growing band struggling to form a pseudo-society. It included warriors, both [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]], technicians and laborers. They had started to actively prey on other Zone Gangs and had on occasion bid their services to local warlords in exchange for supplies. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 14 </ref> | By [[3067]] the Dark were described as a growing band struggling to form a pseudo-society. It included warriors, both [[Trueborn]] and [[Freeborn]], technicians and laborers. They had started to actively prey on other Zone Gangs and had on occasion bid their services to local warlords in exchange for supplies. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental II'', p. 14 </ref> | ||
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Some warriors of the Dark attempted to initiate duels, but the Ravens did not honor their challenges. The Ravens had hoped to capture the Dark's supplies, but these were purposefully destroyed claiming several Snow Raven ’Mechs in the explosion. The Dark refused to retreat and in the end were annihilated.<ref name=htpap15/> | Some warriors of the Dark attempted to initiate duels, but the Ravens did not honor their challenges. The Ravens had hoped to capture the Dark's supplies, but these were purposefully destroyed claiming several Snow Raven ’Mechs in the explosion. The Dark refused to retreat and in the end were annihilated.<ref name=htpap15/> | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
''Unknown''<ref name=htpap8/> | ''Unknown''<ref name=htpap8/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
*''[[Historical Turning Points: Antallos]]'' | *''[[Historical Turning Points: Antallos]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental II]]'' | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 15 July 2016
Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Dark was a military formation of former members of Clan Smoke Jaguar that survived Operation Bulldog.
Contents
History
After Operation Bulldog and the destruction of Clan Smoke Jaguar a large number of its former warriors made their way to Antallos. Although a few Clan renegades already called the planet home, this was by far the biggest influx of ex-clanners the world had seen. The group takes its name from the Dark Caste outcasts of Clan Society. They reside on Antallos only because they have nowhere else to go.[1] The Dark keep to themselves and shun outside contact, their only communications with outsiders at this time was to simply state "We are Dark". The one pirate band that tried to trade Clan technology with them was annihilated and their ruined 'Mechs were piled in front of the city of Port Krin as a warning to others. [2]
Rumors suggest the Dark had attacked a Clan Diamond Shark merchant flotilla in the Mica Majority in 3064. This attack was unconfirmed and also attributed to the Word of Blake and the Hanseatic League.[3]
By 3067 the Dark were described as a growing band struggling to form a pseudo-society. It included warriors, both Trueborn and Freeborn, technicians and laborers. They had started to actively prey on other Zone Gangs and had on occasion bid their services to local warlords in exchange for supplies. [4]
In November 3067 several Clusters from Clan Snow Raven launched an assault on Antallos. The 6th Raven Battle Cluster located the Dark's base of operations. As the Clan Snow Raven forces approached they received a communication from an unidentified speaker that sought the warriors of the Dark to be taken as bondsmen if any were captured thus redeeming their honor. Star Colonel Dorian Howe laughed and replied that he had no use for bandits and would deal with them appropriately.[5]
Some warriors of the Dark attempted to initiate duels, but the Ravens did not honor their challenges. The Ravens had hoped to capture the Dark's supplies, but these were purposefully destroyed claiming several Snow Raven ’Mechs in the explosion. The Dark refused to retreat and in the end were annihilated.[5]
Officers
Unknown[1]
Tactics
Dark limited themselves to raids in their formative years.
Composition History
3064
Approximately a battalion (cluster) strong with DropShip and JumpShip support.
3067
48 OmniMechs; [5] their average status was considered Elite. [1]
Rules
When fighting against any pirate force, the Dark gain a +1 bonus on all To-hit rolls. When fighting against any legitimate Clan force, the Dark suffer a –1 Initiative roll penalty. RAT: Crusader Clan, FM Crusader Clans, FMU [1]
Notes
- While the Dark clearly consider their own status to be that of the Dark Caste, it is not known if they have had dealings with other Dark Caste renegades. The fact that they were noted to be forming their own society makes it hard to classify them as a such or as a simple pirate band.