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When performed by a ''[[Highlander]]'' BattleMech, this attack is sometimes referred to as a "'''Highlander Burial'''", because a light 'Mech is crushed and literally buried into the earth by the ''Highlander''’s impact.<ref>''Technical Readout 2750'' p. 52</ref> In fact, the BattleMech was redesigned specially to perform it.<ref name=TRO2750p52-53>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 52-53, "HGN-732 Highlander 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=ACtA02>''Combat Manual Mercenaries'', p. 58</ref> | When performed by a ''[[Highlander]]'' BattleMech, this attack is sometimes referred to as a "'''Highlander Burial'''", because a light 'Mech is crushed and literally buried into the earth by the ''Highlander''’s impact.<ref>''Technical Readout 2750'' p. 52</ref> In fact, the BattleMech was redesigned specially to perform it.<ref name=TRO2750p52-53>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 52-53, "HGN-732 Highlander 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=ACtA02>''Combat Manual Mercenaries'', p. 58</ref> | ||
The [[Northwind Highlanders]] were specialized in this type of attack. | The [[Northwind Highlanders]] were specialized in this type of attack. | ||
| − | + | Also, a [[Clan Wolf]] OmniMech, the [[Amarok]], was designated specifically to counter and deflect DOA attacks.<ref> ''Hour of the Wolf'' p.278 </ref> | |
==Notable casualties== | ==Notable casualties== | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 1 March 2021
- This article is about the combat maneuver. For the show or other uses, see Death From Above (disambiguation).
- Highlander Burial redirects here.
Death from Above (DFA) is a maneuver in which the attacking 'Mech engages its jump jets to jump and then land (drop) on its target.
Characteristics
Although the exact rules differ depending on the overall ruleset, Death from Above is invariably a risky and difficult maneuver that inflicts a great deal of damage to the target but usually also some damage to the attacker. It cannot be performed by 'Mechs without jump jets. Many MechWarriors consider this tactic reckless, but admit it gives a strong advantage to BattleMechs equipped with jump jets.[1]
History
When performed by a Highlander BattleMech, this attack is sometimes referred to as a "Highlander Burial", because a light 'Mech is crushed and literally buried into the earth by the Highlander’s impact.[2] In fact, the BattleMech was redesigned specially to perform it.[3][4] The Northwind Highlanders were specialized in this type of attack. Also, a Clan Wolf OmniMech, the Amarok, was designated specifically to counter and deflect DOA attacks.[5]
Notable casualties
- Jasek Kelswa-Steiner, leader of Stormhammers, was killed in this way by a Clan Jade Falcon commander during the battle of Coventry in 3148.[6]
- Colonel Fiona Cochraine, commanding officer of Cochraine's Goliaths, was killed by Andrew Redburn in the battle of St. Andre at the beginning of Fourth Succession War in 3028.[7]
Gallery
Royal Black Watch Highlander realizing a DOA attack during the Amaris Civil War
References
- ↑ Technical Readout 3025 p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout 2750 p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 52-53, "HGN-732 Highlander 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Combat Manual Mercenaries, p. 58
- ↑ Hour of the Wolf p.278
- ↑ A Splinter of Hope/The Anvil, p. 126
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte, pp. 253-254 - Prince Hanse Davion is debriefed on the battle of St. Andre.