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==History==
 
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The '''Green Machine''' mercenary command often provided decent, if uninspired, service for their employers. They usually accepted contracts about security duties. Over the years, experienced soldiers left the command. These soldiers reduced the command's experience level, and in turn affected their financial picture. During the [[Clan Invasion]] the [[AFFC]] assigned the unit to another garrison contract. War games in 3066 resulted in the Green Machine being totally destroyed by the [[Purvo]] planetary militia. After this poor showing they relocated to [[Westerhand]], where they were hired by the [[Capellan Confederation]] during the opening years of the [[Jihad]]. They garrisoned [[Ares]].<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 58</ref>
Since their founding the unit has often contracts about security duties. Over the years, experienced soldiers left the command.  
 
 
 
In the aftermath of the [[Clan Invasion]], they broke contract with the [[Federated Commonwealth]], signing on with the [[Capellan Confederation]]. They were stationed on [[Purvo]]. <ref>''Objective Raids''</ref>
 
 
 
They later worked for the [[Lyran Alliance]]. The future is darkened because a simulation showed that even a local militia can defeat the 'professional soldiers' with ease.
 
 
 
During the opening shots of the [[Jihad]] the command worked for the [[CCAF]] again as garrison force.
 
  
 
In [[3117]] they were hired by the [[Calderon Protectorate]]. While defending the nation, they avenged a militia force that was destroyed on [[Carvajal]]. The Green Machine landed on the world while the Dominars pirate band was present, and destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 38</ref>
 
In [[3117]] they were hired by the [[Calderon Protectorate]]. While defending the nation, they avenged a militia force that was destroyed on [[Carvajal]]. The Green Machine landed on the world while the Dominars pirate band was present, and destroyed them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 38</ref>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
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* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]''

Revision as of 14:07, 27 October 2014

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History

The Green Machine mercenary command often provided decent, if uninspired, service for their employers. They usually accepted contracts about security duties. Over the years, experienced soldiers left the command. These soldiers reduced the command's experience level, and in turn affected their financial picture. During the Clan Invasion the AFFC assigned the unit to another garrison contract. War games in 3066 resulted in the Green Machine being totally destroyed by the Purvo planetary militia. After this poor showing they relocated to Westerhand, where they were hired by the Capellan Confederation during the opening years of the Jihad. They garrisoned Ares.[1]

In 3117 they were hired by the Calderon Protectorate. While defending the nation, they avenged a militia force that was destroyed on Carvajal. The Green Machine landed on the world while the Dominars pirate band was present, and destroyed them.[2]

Officer

As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Maxwell Green.[3]

Tactic

The unit drilled at the moment to expand their experience in urban combat.

Support

The one DropShip can transport the entire unit at once. The technical staff can provide sufficient support.

Dragoon Ratings

3067

Dragoon Rating: F

Composition History

3040

The Green Machine (Regiment/Green/Questionble)[4]

3067

The Green Machine(1 Battalion/Green/Questionable)

  • CO/Alpha Company: Colonel Maxwell Green
  • Bravo Company: Captain Joel Willard
  • Charlie Company: Captain Phyllis Margrove

- The 1st and 3rd company fields light/medium 'Mechs, because the 2nd contains the heaviest machines.

3085

Green Machine (1 Battalion/Regular/Questionable)[3]

  • CO: Colonel Maxwell Green

Notes

References

  1. Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 58
  2. Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 38
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 161, "Major Periphery States - Unaligned/Unconcrated"
  4. Historical: War of 3039 , p. 141

Bibliography