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| formed = prior to 2786 <ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 137, "First Succession War Deployment Table - Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"</ref> | | formed = prior to 2786 <ref name="FSWp137">''First Succession War (Sourcebook)'', p. 137, "First Succession War Deployment Table - Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery"</ref> | ||
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===First Succession War=== | ===First Succession War=== | ||
| − | By [[2784]] they were in possession of the equipment to form a mercenary command, the '''Black Sharks''', thanks to the power vacuum left after [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s Exodus. They were initially hired by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 52</ref> | + | By [[2784]] they were in possession of the equipment to form a mercenary command, the '''Black Sharks''', thanks to the power vacuum left after [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s Exodus. They were initially hired by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 52</ref> They had a combination of speed and firepower that was very useful during the Dragon's attacks on the [[Federated Suns]] and they served well in several engagements with the [[AFFS]]. After a particular battle, they got into an argument with the [[2nd Sword of Light]] about how to split up captured enemy equipment, and the High Command pulled the Sharks off the border.<ref name=TP:Tp10/> |
| − | + | The Black Sharks volunteered to explore [[Tyrfing]] in [[2788]] for the Combine on alongside the [[8th Sword of Light]]. They hoped that finding former [[SLDF]] equipment depots would repair their reputation after the Second Sword of Light's accusation that they were thieves.<ref name=TP:Tp10/> In the Great Crystal Valley, they coordinated efforts with the [[7th Oriente Hussars]] to engage the [[7th Donegal Guards]]. The Seventh Donegal lost two companies of troops to the Black Sharks and Seventh Oriente Hussars, but also inflicted a company's worth of damage on the Sharks and Hussars.<ref>''Turning Points: Tyrfing'', p. 18</ref> | |
They were listed as destroyed by [[2821]]. | They were listed as destroyed by [[2821]]. | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | + | They favored mobile warfare over stand up fights. They also used BattleMechs with hands to grab as much salvage as possible if and when they have to abandon a position on short notice.<ref name=TP:Tp10/> | |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
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: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Numki]]. The unit was destroyed during the war. ref name= FSSp137/> | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Numki]]. The unit was destroyed during the war. ref name= FSSp137/> | ||
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| − | + | ==Game Rules== | |
| + | ===Tyrfing=== | ||
| + | When using Random Allocation Tables, if the first roll indicates a 'Mech without any hands the controlling player may re-roll on the RAT. The second result must be taken, even if it lacks hands.<ref name=TP:Tp10/> | ||
| + | The Black Sharks can use the Zone of Control, Off Map Movement, and Tactical Specialization (Attack) special command abilities.<ref name=TP:Tp10/> | ||
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Revision as of 09:39, 13 July 2021
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| Black Sharks | |
| Formed | prior to 2786 [1] |
| Disbanded | by 2821 |
| Previous Designation(s) | 13th Republic Light Lancers |
| Affiliation | Mercenary |
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Contents
Unit Description
The Thirteenth Republic Light Lancers was a BattleMech Regiment originally from the forces of Stefan Amaris, after the fall of the Amaris Empire members of the unit formed the Black Sharks mercenary command.
History
Star League
The unit served Stefan Amaris in his failed bid for supremacy, and survived the Hegemony Campaign.
First Succession War
By 2784 they were in possession of the equipment to form a mercenary command, the Black Sharks, thanks to the power vacuum left after Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus. They were initially hired by the Draconis Combine.[2] They had a combination of speed and firepower that was very useful during the Dragon's attacks on the Federated Suns and they served well in several engagements with the AFFS. After a particular battle, they got into an argument with the 2nd Sword of Light about how to split up captured enemy equipment, and the High Command pulled the Sharks off the border.[3]
The Black Sharks volunteered to explore Tyrfing in 2788 for the Combine on alongside the 8th Sword of Light. They hoped that finding former SLDF equipment depots would repair their reputation after the Second Sword of Light's accusation that they were thieves.[3] In the Great Crystal Valley, they coordinated efforts with the 7th Oriente Hussars to engage the 7th Donegal Guards. The Seventh Donegal lost two companies of troops to the Black Sharks and Seventh Oriente Hussars, but also inflicted a company's worth of damage on the Sharks and Hussars.[4]
They were listed as destroyed by 2821.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 13th Republic Light Lancers | |||
| Commanding Officers of the Black Sharks | |||
| Colonel | Istros Callimachus | 2788[3] | |
Tactics
They favored mobile warfare over stand up fights. They also used BattleMechs with hands to grab as much salvage as possible if and when they have to abandon a position on short notice.[3]
Composition History
2786 - 2821
Black Sharks (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[5]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Numki. The unit was destroyed during the war. ref name= FSSp137/>
Game Rules
Tyrfing
When using Random Allocation Tables, if the first roll indicates a 'Mech without any hands the controlling player may re-roll on the RAT. The second result must be taken, even if it lacks hands.[3]
The Black Sharks can use the Zone of Control, Off Map Movement, and Tactical Specialization (Attack) special command abilities.[3]