Wilson's Hussars

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History

Originally a Liao battalion, the Lafarge Hussars, the unit which would one day become Wilson's Hussars, started as a proud and celebrated unit, faithfully serving House Liao for countless years in numerous battles under the command of near legendary Major Alexander Floyd. This all ended on the contested planet Burroughs when the Federated Suns 6th Syrtis Fusiliers crushed them, killing over a third of the units MechWarriors as well as Major Floyd. The rest of the battalion surrendered and were allowed to become a regular militia attached to the House Davion victors

They remained in service to House Davion for the next decade giving faitful if not exemplary service. Owed three months back pay the fully restored Hussars battalion, led by Major Jennifer Langston, left Davion service for the mercenary life, believing it would yeild more profits than the current garrison duties they were drawing from their Federated Suns masters. Initially taking service with House Kurita they did at first excel amd the Hussars seemed destined for greatness.

After their initial successes there came a series of less successful missions and the Hussars left Kurita service for more glory and the hopes of a restored reputation in the service of House Liao. Though initialy the unit served well and was successful, their luck ran out in 3014 on the planet St. Ives. Defending against a House Davion raid Major Langstrom lost her life when armored units destroyed her BattleMaster. Her brother Michael Langston then took command, leading to an era of disaster and deterioration for the once storied Hussars.

Under Michael Langston's uninspired leadership the units moral deteriorated. His command style caused near mutiny and his inability to effectively lead led to disaster after disaster, culminating on Ingersol, where, due to incompetence and panic, he caused most of the Hussars to be destroyed in the crash of the Dropship he ordered into danger to save him . Though Langston did survived the initial crash, his Mech was soon destroyed by energy weapon fire, and his assisant Captain Wilson lead the remnants of the unit to safety on their remaining Dropship.

From then on the now named Wilson's Hussars went from bad to worse, going from unsuccessful contracts with Inner Sphere noble houses to bare survival in Periphery bandit kingdoms and pirate havens. They lived hand to mouth, barely making it but still surviving, much to the suprise of any and all they came in contact with.

In 3056 the unit fell to the command of Major Donna Wilson, daughter of David Wilson. In desperation she and the Hussars returned to the Inner Sphere to wash up on Outreach in a battered, barely functional Dropship of questionable provenance . It seemed the prototypical hardluck unit may have finally hit bottom, because from there on their luck changed and for once it was for the better.

On Outreach the Hussars initially scrambled for contracts, willing to accept anything to allow them to continue to exist as a unit. After months of fruitless searching a bit of luck fell their way when a small security force agreed to a merge, bringing with them a company of Drillson tanks and two platoons of Infantry as well as much needed support personnel. From there on out things began to change for the better.

Taking contract with the Federated Suns in 3056 on the eve of the FedCom Civil War, the unit served admirably, culminating with the defeat of the 17th Arcturan Guards on the planet Small World. The Hussars were tasked with command of an ad-hoc unit of many smaller mercenary units in this victory. Afterwars many of the forces they had led joined the Hussars, increasing their Mech assets from two Lances to a full Battalion in strength.

With this added strength the Wilson's Hussars seem once again to be flirting with genius. For what the future holds only time will tell, but the Hussars, for the first time in a long time, seem ready to face it with at least a chance for victory.

Composition

3025

Mech Assets

1 Company Regular Questionable

CO Captain David Wilson

Note: The majority of the equipment of the Hussars is of Salvage or Destroyed quality at best. At this time there are only 6 fully functional Mechs in the company

3056

Mech Assets

Wilson's Hussars

1 Battalion Veteran Questionable

CO: Major Donna Wilson

XO: Captain Kern Verrick

Conventional Assets

Murphy's Wrath

Mixed Armor/Infantry Company Regular Reliable

Able Platoon

Captain Malcolm Kavanaugh

Baker Platoon

Lieutenant Scott Walker

Mighty Mighty Drillsons

Lieutenant Daniel Jarra

Note: 12 Drillson Tanks in 6 Lances

Support

Minor reparis can be handled by the integral support staff, MechWarriors and crews, but major repairs, updates and overhauls need additional support from external sources

Tactical Doctrine

Favoring an up close and personal tactical doctrine the Hussars like to hammer their opponents into the ground while the attached and assigned conventional assets reek havoc in the enemies rear. Due to this doctrinal preference the Hussars prefer heavier weight of BattleMechs whenever possible

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Bibliography

• Mercenary's Handbook
• Mercenaries Supplemental