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	During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, [[BattleMech]]s belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a ''[[Hermes II]]'', a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' and a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a ''[[Vindicator]]'' and a ''[[Hunchback]]''. The Juggernauts also contributed their ''Von Luckner'' heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang River. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A ''[[Rifleman]]'', a ''[[Jenner]]'', a ''[[Cicada]]'', a ''[[JagerMech]]'' and an ''[[Enforcer]]''. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts.		During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, [[BattleMech]]s belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a ''[[Hermes II]]'', a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' and a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a ''[[Vindicator]]'' and a ''[[Hunchback]]''. The Juggernauts also contributed their ''Von Luckner'' heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang River. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A ''[[Rifleman]]'', a ''[[Jenner]]'', a ''[[Cicada]]'', a ''[[JagerMech]]'' and an ''[[Enforcer]]''. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts.
−	The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy ''[[Hatchetman]]'' at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against Warrior House Hiritsu in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia.{{cn}}	+	The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy ''[[Hatchetman]]'' at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against Warrior House Hiritsu in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia.
	==Composition History==		==Composition History==
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	'''Jacob’s Juggernauts''' (Reinforced Company/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp111/>		'''Jacob’s Juggernauts''' (Reinforced Company/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp111/>
	:* CO: Captain Jacob McDaniels<ref name=FMMercsp111/>		:* CO: Captain Jacob McDaniels<ref name=FMMercsp111/>
−	: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sakhalin (CC)|Sakhalin]].<ref name=FMMercsp111>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 111</ref>	+	: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sakhalin]].<ref name=FMMercsp111>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 111</ref>
	'''Juggernaut Armor''' (2 [[Lance]]s)		'''Juggernaut Armor''' (2 [[Lance]]s)

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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[Image:Jacobs Juggernauts logo.png|191px|Insignia of Jacob's Juggernauts]] | Designation = Jacob's Juggernauts | Formed = | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = | Affiliation = [[Mercenary]] | Parent Command = Independent | Sub-Command = }} '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' is a combined arms unit of [[BattleMech]]s and heavy tanks (most notably [[Von Luckner]]s), varying in size between roughly one company and a battalion. They are notable for having kept their contract with [[Word of Blake]] even when the Blakists were blacklisted by the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]], but other than that appear to be typical mercenaries. During the defense of a city on [[Kaifeng]] one Juggenaut [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] took money from local criminals to purposefully break open storehouses and doors with his ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' during combat so that they could be looted. ==Unit History== ===Inception=== Jacob McDaniels' former unit was destroyed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]]. He brought his ''[[Valkyrie]]'' to [[Solaris VII]] and, with the help of [[Cenotaph Stables]], raised some quick cash to form his own [[mercenary unit]]. A complex simulator battle determined that McDaniels would become the commander. It is also where his ''Valkyrie'' earned its nickname "Juggernaut". Thus, the mercenary unit Jacob's Juggernauts was born.<ref name=FM:Mp62>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 62</ref> ===Conflict in Sarna Supremacy=== The Juggernauts were hired by the [[Sarna Supremacy]] to (presumably) invade the [[Capellan Confederation]], but found themselves on the defensive when [[House Liao]] beat them to the punch and sent [[Warrior House Hiritsu]] to invade the Sarna Supremacy world of Kaifeng in early [[3058]]. The local militia regiment (Kaifeng SMM) was augmented by mercenary 'Mechs from the Juggernauts and at least two other units totaling approximately two companies of mercenary 'Mechs. Two [[Lance]]s were thought to be from [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]], putting the Juggernaut 'Mech force on Kaifeng at roughly one company in strength. The Capellan [[Warrior House]] prevailed and solidly defeated the defenders over the course of the campaign, decimating the green Kaifeng SMM almost to the last 'Mech. The mercenaries, including the Juggernauts, fared better and requested standard terms of withdrawal on 27 July 3058. ===In Service of the Word of Blake=== Following the expiry of their contract in [[3059]], Jacob's Juggernauts bounced around the [[Chaos March]] until the [[Word of Blake]] hired them in [[3066]]. The Word cemented their ties to the unit when they allowed McDaniels to purchase new [['Mech]]s straight off the assembly line. He jumped at the chance, but talented armor commander Lieutenant Santos Coreesto was concerned that the contract seemed too good to be true. The Juggernauts took [[Bryant]] for the Word in [[3066]] with two companies. Two years later, the unit became three companies strong. At this time Lieutenant Coreesto started to feel worried on the cost working for the WoB could take to the unit.<ref name=FMMR>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 76</ref> Jacob's Juggernauts apparently became a troubleshooting unit for the Word, constantly bouncing from world to world. They failed to break contract after the [[Mercenary Review and Bonding Commission]] blacklisted the Word of Blake fanatics. Because of that, the Juggernauts were declared wanted, though McDaniels took the step of challenging the decision. It was subsequently alleged that McDaniels did not care about his unit's status, and that he used the interim to "take care" of those in the unit who wanted to leave Blakist employ. Lieutenant Coreesto was listed as MIA, along with several other members of his armor unit. * The unit's deployment within WoB Ranks made them be stationed on [[Bryant]] on [[3067]].<ref name=JSBD>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 110: "Known Word of Blake major mercenary deployments"</ref> * The unit then participated in the takeover of [[Muphrid]]<ref name=MSU>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 74</ref> and stood there from [[3068]] to [[3070]] to then return on [[3071]] to Bryant.<ref name=JSBD/> * In [[3072]] the unit raided [[Raballa]] and took Raballa Aerospace Support installation, but when Raballa Home Guard forces counterattacked Jacob's Juggernauts) initiated a full retreat for unknown reasons shortly after Capellan units broke the underground defenses. The site was not compromised, and aerial reconnaissance reports the staging zone deserted, with Space Command confirming all the mercenary assets had left the system.<ref name=JHS72>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 99: "Mysterious Recalls"</ref><ref name=JSBD/> In [[3073]], the unit left their posting and attacked a Blakist reeducation camp on [[Basalt]]. They liberated many prisoners, but a freak missile strike killed Colonel Jacob McDaniels. The survivors of the assault dispersed and resisted the Blakists on Basalt for several years before being wiped out shortly before the Coalition liberated the planet.<ref name=RGiCv9p9>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9'', p. 9</ref> ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' |- | [[Captain]]||[[Jacob McDaniels]]||[[3058]]<ref name=FMMercsp111/> |- | [[Lieutenant-Colonel]]||Jacob McDaniels||[[3069]] - [[3073]]<ref name=RGiCv9p9/> |- |} ==Tactics== Unknown. ==Organization and Equipment== Jacob's Juggernauts was originally composed of mostly light [['Mech]]s. Captain McDaniels added heavy [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] to compensate for this in the form of eight [[Von Luckner]] tanks. During the battle for Kaifeng in the Sarna Supremacy in 3058, [[BattleMech]]s belonging to Jacob's Juggernauts included a ''[[Hermes II]]'', a ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' and a ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (all of which were destroyed during the fighting in the city of Tarrahouse on Kaifeng); other 'Mechs that likely belonged to them as well were a ''[[Vindicator]]'' and a ''[[Hunchback]]''. The Juggernauts also contributed their ''Von Luckner'' heavy tanks to the defense of the city and for at least one trap sprung on the advancing enemy forces at Port Terminal 12 North on the Jinxiang River. In the battle at Port Terminal 12, the tanks were supported by 'Mechs that likely also belonged to their unit: A ''[[Rifleman]]'', a ''[[Jenner]]'', a ''[[Cicada]]'', a ''[[JagerMech]]'' and an ''[[Enforcer]]''. During the last battle on Kaifeng one mercenary ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' was present that possibly also belonged to the Juggernauts. The Juggernauts destroyed an enemy ''[[Hatchetman]]'' at Port Terminal 12, thus scoring the only "true" kill against Warrior House Hiritsu in battle (all other known Hiritsu 'Mech losses were rigged or purposeful suicide attacks). It was noted that the Juggernauts generally fought better than the local militia. ==Composition History== ===3059=== '''Jacob’s Juggernauts''' (Reinforced Company/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp111/> :* CO: Captain Jacob McDaniels<ref name=FMMercsp111/> : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sakhalin]].<ref name=FMMercsp111>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 111</ref> '''Juggernaut Armor''' (2 [[Lance]]s) * Armor Commander: [[Lieutenant]] [[Santos Coreesto]] - 8 [[Von Luckner|Von Luckner Heavy Tank]] at the beginning. After losing two, they exchanged them for [[Brutus Assault Tank]]s.<ref name=FMMR/> ===3069=== '''Jacob's Juggernauts''' (Two [[Company|Companies]]) * CO: Lieutenant-Colonel Jacob McDaniels '''Juggernaut Armor''' (One Company) * Armor Commander: Captain [[Ruther Spikes]] - Built around Von Luckner Heavy Tank and [[Ajax (Combat Vehicle)|Ajax]].<ref name=MSU/> ==Unit Colors== Jacob's Juggernauts employ camouflage on their equipment depending on the terrain they are stationed on. They trim their equipment in white to display their employment by the Word of Blake.<ref>Field Manual: Mercenaries (revised), page 76</ref> ==Uniforms== <gallery> Image:JJ Tank Crew.jpg|Jacob's Tank Crew Member </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Binding Force]]'' * ''[[Double-Blind]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 9]]'' [[Category:Mercenary Commands]]

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