Editing Thor's Hammers

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'''Thor's Hammers''' were a [[mercenary unit]] with a notable emphasis on artillery.

==History==
Thor's Hammers were formed from the survivors of the [[12th Star Guards]] mercenary unit. The original Twelfth was destroyed in combat with [[Clan Wolf]]. However, a single ''[[Fortress]]''-class [[DropShip]], the [[Gunner's Daughter]], escaped, rejoining the Twelfth's [[JumpShip]]s. As they returned to [[Lyran Commonwealth]] space they discovered that the rest of the Twelfth had been destroyed.<ref name=msu111/>

Though some of the survivors wanted to retain the Twelfth Star Guards name, the only surviving officer, Captain Napoleon Hobart, felt that too much had been lost to the Clans. Instead they formed a new mercenary unit based around their only active combat element: artillery. They announced their availability on [[Outreach]] shortly before the [[Truce of Tukayyid]].<ref name=msu111/>

Their early contracts found them working quickly and effectively, building a reputation for accuracy and destruction. While employed by the [[St. Ives Compact]] they slowed the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s attack on [[Brighton]] to a crawl with heavy artillery strikes. Soon after their contract with St. Ives expired, they received a contract offer from the Confederation.<ref name=msu111/>

With the dissolution of the [[Second Star League]] the Hammers supported [[LCAF]] forces on [[McAffe]] and [[Sheridan]]. They remained on Sheridan until the [[Free Worlds League]] counterattacked in late [[3068]].<ref name=msu111>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 111</ref>

The unit is mentioned as the first recipient of the ''[[Helepolis]]'' ArtilleryMech after [[VEST]] restarted that lost design's production on [[Solaris VII]]<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 182</ref> in [[3074]].<ref>According to its entry in the [[Master Unit List]], the new, upgraded HEP-4H ''Helepolis'' variant by VEST was introduced in 3074</ref>

As of 31 January [[3075]]<ref>31 January 3075 being the "current" date for the ''Technical Readout: 3075'' document according to its preface on p. 4</ref> Thor's Hammers were stationed on [[Zanderij]] in support of their fellow mercenaries in the [[Tooth of Ymir]] and [[Greenburg's Godzillas]] where they performed superbly against [[Clan Jade Falcon]]'s [[Iota Galaxy (Clan Jade Falcon)|Iota Galaxy]]. At this time, Thor's Hammers counted Captain [[Gustav Colt]] of the now-defunct [[12th Star Guards]] among their roster, a veteran artilleryman in command of collection of artillery-armed 'Mechs nicknamed "Hobart's Funnies" which were described as the commanding officer latest experiment.<ref name=TRO3075/>

As of 31 October [[3085]] Thor's Hammers were listed as a D-rated [[battalion]]-sized unit of regular experience and reliable loyalty, in [[Lyran Commonwealth]] employ and stationed on [[Arc-Royal]]. Their nominal strength was given as 85%, with a 57% upgrade rating.<ref name=fm3085>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160</ref>

As of 31 December 3145 the unit was stationed on [[Medellin]].<ref name=fm3145>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 182</ref>

==Officers==
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Thor's Hammers'''
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| [[Major]]||[[Napoleon Hobart]]||[[3075]] to at least [[3085]]<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=fm3085/>
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| Major||[[Lars Trygvason]]||[[3145]]<ref name=fm3145/>
|-
|}

===Other Officers===
* [[Captain]] [[Gustav Colt]] in [[3075]].<ref name=TRO3075/>

==Tactics==
Unknown.

==Composition History==
* Able Battery - Six [[Long Tom Cannon]]s<ref name=msu111/>
* Baker Battery - A mix of [[Sniper]] and [[Thumper]] artillery<ref name=msu111/>
* Charlie Battery - heavy and assault 'Mechs modified to carry [[Arrow IV]] or [[Sniper]] artillery. The ''Helepolis'' 'Mechs are probably part of this battery.<ref name=msu111/>

Scouts, recon vehicles, spotter aircraft, and ammunition carriers accompany each Battery.

Each Battery has an anti-aircraft lance consisting of two light 'Mechs to act as spotters, while the remaining two are ''[[Rifleman]]'' or ''[[JagerMech]]'' designs.<ref name=msu111/>

==Notes==
*"Hobart's Funnies" is probably an homage to the various engineering, breaching, amphibious and other specialized tank variants operated by the [[w:79th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)|British 79th Armoured Division]] during World War II, nicknamed "[[w:Hobart's Funnies|Hobart's Funnies]]" after their commander, Major General Percy Hobart.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''


[[Category:Mercenary Commands]]