Sample Forces

14 Sample Forces

14.1 ilClan Era
14.2 Dark Age Era
14.3 Blakist Era
14.4 Civil War Era
14.5 Clan Invasion Era
14.6 Succession Wars Eras

Additional sample initial forces are provided below. These forces can be used as given or modified as desired to suit the lore and composition of forces that commanders want to run.

This is a comunity contributed list of forces. To suggest a force for this list, email outworlds-wastes@jeremylt.org.

14.1 ilClan Era

14.1.1 Fox Patrol - ilClan Era Mercenary Force

Fox Patrol is an ilClan era mercenary force lead by Captain Katie Ferraro. This list pairs the Fox Patrol with local militia combined arms units to create an Outworlds Wastes force list.

’Fox Patrol Logo’

Fox Patrol


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Kit Fox Prime	Capt. Katie Ferraro	3	5	1,085	1,302	26	26
2	Quickdraw QKD-5M	Sgt. Arkee Colorado	4	5	1,237	1,237	31	31
3	Ion Sparrow Prime	Sgt. Evan Huxley	4	4	885	974	30	30
4	Marauder MAD-3R	Rhiannon Ramirez	3	5	1,363	1,636	35	35
5	Griffin GRF-2N	Dexter Nicks	4	4	1,606	1,767	38	38

Combat Vehicles

1	Warrior H-8		4	5	419	419	20	20
1	Warrior H-8		4	5	419	419	20	20
2	Heavy Hover APC, LRM		4	5	284	284	14	14
2	Heavy Hover APC, LRM		4	5	284	284	14	14
3	Heavy Tracked APC, SRM		4	5	266	266	11	11
3	Heavy Tracked APC, SRM		4	5	266	266	11	11

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	IS Std BA, Laser		3	4	231	305	14	17
1	IS Std BA, Laser		4	4	231	254	14	14
1	IS Std BA, Magnetic		4	5	209	209	13	13
2	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
2	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
2	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
2	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7

10	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,982
	Total PV							322

ilClan Mercenary Force - Fox Patrol

14.1.2 The Generalists - ilClan Era Inner Sphere General Force

This force is not based upon the lore for a specific faction. The units in this force are available to any Inner Sphere faction or Mercenaries in the ilClan era. This force can be customized as desired to fit any faction by changing units or variants.

Note: All of the minis for these units can be found in the BattleTech Beginner Box and BattleTech: Mercenaries box sets.

For the BattleTech Beginner Box, Second Edition, exchange the Wolverine WVR-9R for a Vindicator variant such as the VND-4L, available to Mercenaries, the Capellan Confederation, the Magistracy of Canopus, and the Duchy of Andurien. Note that most Vindicator variants are primarily available to these factions.

’Mercenary Logo’

Mercenaries


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Quickdraw QKD-5Mr	Jane Doe	4	5	1,471	1,471	33	33
2	Griffin GRF-3N	Tom Smith	4	5	1,560	1,560	34	34
3	Wolverine WVR-9R	Dick Smith	4	5	1,481	1,481	39	39
4	Chameleon CLN-8V	Harry Smith	4	5	1,426	1,426	32	32

Combat Vehicles

1	Maxim Heavy Hover, BA Factory		4	5	794	794	36	36
1	Maxim Heavy Hover, BA Factory		4	5	794	794	36	36
2	Galleon Light Tank GAL-102		4	5	651	651	31	31
2	Galleon Light Tank GAL-102		4	5	651	651	31	31

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	IS Standard BA, Magnetic		4	5	209	209	13	13
1	IS Standard BA, Magnetic		4	5	209	209	13	13
1	IS Standard BA, Magnetic		4	5	209	209	13	13
2	IS Standard BA, Magnetic		4	5	209	209	13	13

8	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,664
	Total PV							324

ilClan Inner Sphere General Force - The Generalists

14.2 Dark Age Era

14.2.1 Swordsworn - Dark Age Era Republic of the Sphere Force

The Swornsworn is a faction that broke away from the Republic of the Sphere following the collapse of the HPG network. Baronetess Janja and Baronetess Orianne formed this company of mixed forces as part of the Swordsworn to support Duke Sandoval’s bid for power while also strengthening their own position.

Submitted By: Ian T

’Swordsworn Logo’

Swordsworn


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Atlas III AS7-D3	Baronetess Janja Castillon	4	5	2,564	2,564	58	58
2	Hatchetman HCT-5DD	Lt. Max Anouih	4	5	1,112	1,112	27	27
3	Heavy Lifter HCL-1M	Sgt. Janja Travers	5	5	915	824	23	21
4	Harvester HVR-199M-A	Sgt. Ai Cadieux	5	5	605	545	12	11
5	Burrower DTM-1M	Sgt. Brooke Savoy	5	5	556	500	18	16

Combat Vehicles

1	Tribune Mobile HQ	Baronetess Orianne Anouih	5	5	424	382	24	22
1	JES III Missile Carrier		4	5	1,037	1,037	31	31
2	Zibbler Fast Strike Tank A		5	5	664	598	28	25
2	Zibbler Fast Strike Tank A		5	5	664	598	28	25
3	Balac Strike VTOL, Spotter		4	5	943	943	34	34
3	Flatbed Truck, SRM		5	5	67	60	4	3

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Grenadier II BA D		4	5	377	377	17	17
1	Purifier Adaptive BA, Laser		4	5	269	269	19	19
2	Motorized Platoon, SRM		4	5	79	79	10	10
2	Motorized Platoon, SRM		4	5	79	79	10	10

10	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,958
	Total PV							298

Dark Age Republic of the Sphere Force - Swordsworn

14.3 Blakist Era

14.3.1 9th Division Eyes of Time III-alpha - Blakist Era Word of Blake Force

The 9th Division is known for sending a large number of smaller units to conceal the true strength of their forces. Eyes of Time III-alpha is tasked with searching for old Star League Defense Force caches. They rely upon their C3I systems to enhance their combat capabilities.

Submitted By: Ian T

’Word of Blake Logo’

Word of Blake


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Archangel C-ANG-OD	Precentor Vin Ludovisi	4	5	2,105	2,105	58	58
2	Blue Flame BLF-21	Adept Brom Orsini	4	5	1,256	1,256	34	34
3	Malak C-MK-OC	Adept Angua Ottoboni	4	5	944	944	40	40
4	Gurkha GUR-8G	Adept Petra Sarto	4	5	1,241	1,241	37	37
5	Mercury MCY-102	Adept Rosemary Braschi	4	5	510	510	24	24
6	Red Shift RDS-3A	Adept Seiji Lambertini	4	5	869	869	25	25

Aerospace Fighters

1	Striga S-STR-OB	Adept Bergoglio	4	4	1,871	2,058	49	49

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Purifier Adaptive BA, Laser		4	4	466	513	19	19
2	Se’irim Medium BA		4	5	79	79	17	17

9	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,977
	Total PV							303

Blakist Word of Blake Force - 9th Division Eyes of Time III-alpha

14.3.2 Lost Deep Septs - Blakist Society Force

https://www.sarna.net/wiki/The_Society was very interested in caches of scientific equipment from the Star League era in the Outlands Wastes.

The force primarily consisted of second line BattleMechs and older Battle Armor suits with solahma warriors, but Society leadership included one advanced OmniMech and several of their best ProtoMech designs. The Society did not have sufficient resources to support this reconnaissance mission, so the Lost Deep Septs were expected to resupply and repair with whatever they could find and steal in the Outworlds Wastes.

’Society Logo’

The Society


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Septicemia B	Christy	4	5	1,310	2,310	49	49
2	Griffin IIC 2	Albane	4	5	1,516	1,516	30	30
3	Clint IIC	Chloe	4	5	1,395	1.395	25	25
4	Locust IIC	Tibby	4	5	1,100	1,100	42	42
5	Locust IIC	Barret	4	5	1,100	1,100	42	42
6	Jenner IIC	Edwena	4	5	1,047	1,047	29	29

ProtoMechs

1	Boggart	Harper	4	5	538	538	10	10
1	Roc	Kevin	4	5	336	336	12	12
1	Minotaur Z	Jerico	4	5	295	295	11	11
1	Hobgoblin	Bernd	4	5	272	272	11	11
1	Basilisk (Quad)	Nadine	4	5	258	258	12	12

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Gnome BA, Sqd3		4	5	299	299	14	14
1	Gnome BA, Sqd3		4	5	299	299	14	14
1	Elemental BA, Laser Sqd3		4	5	230	230	16	16
1	Elemental BA, Laser Sqd3		4	5	230	230	16	16
2	Elemental BA, Flamer Sqd3		4	5	208	208	16	16
2	Elemental BA, Flamer Sqd3		4	5	208	208	16	16

9	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,804
	Total PV							365

Blakist Society Force - Lost Deep Septs

14.4 Civil War Era

14.4.1 Far Watch Binary, Alpha Galaxy - Civil War Era Wolf in Exile Force

Clan Wolf in Exile struggled to maintain their touman given the limited resources available to them in the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon. The possibility of replenishing the touman with Star League equipment from caches in Outworlds Wastes proved too tempting.

Far Watch Binary was formed from a handful of best warriors from Alpha Galaxy. The command star is modeled after the old Star League air lance formation favored by Clan Wolf, and the the binary is completed with a star of Elementals.

Note: All of the ’mech minis for these units can be found in the Alpha Strike box set.

’Clan Wolf in Exile Logo’

Clan Wolf in Exile


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Warhawk B	Star Captain Billon Kell	4	5	2,320	2,320	52	52
2	Pouncer E	Carlisa	4	5	1,632	1,632	35	35
3	Nova D	Tami	4	5	1,450	1,450	29	29
4	Fire Moth A	Oswald	4	5	639	639	20	20

Aerospace Fighters

1	Gotha GTHA-500b		4	5	1,527	1,527	41	41
2	Bashkir A		4	5	763	763	27	27

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Elemental BA, Laser		4	5	447	447	19	19
1	Elemental BA, Laser		4	5	447	447	19	19
1	Elemental BA, MG		4	5	404	404	19	19
2	Elemental BA, MG		4	5	404	404	19	19

8	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,929
	Total PV							277

Civil War Wolf in Exile Force - Far Watch Binary, Alpha Galaxy

14.4.2 8th Dongel Guards, Alpha Galaxy - Civil War Lyran Alliance Force

The Dongel Guards remained some of the most loyal units of the Lyran Alliance during the FedCom Civil War. Absorbing the Eight Federated Commonwealth RCT allowed the 8th Donegal Guards to detach an augmented lance for a special reconnaissance mission for the Archon.

The Military Intelligence Division found reports of Star League caches in the Outworlds Wastes region to be unlikely; however, the proximity of that region to the Allied forces and the Federated Suns meant the rumors had to be explored.

The unit relies upon traditional Lyran tactics of using slow, heavily armored units to anchor their attacks while light units flank and reach objectives.

Note: All of the ’mech minis for these units can be found in the Alpha Strike box set.

’Lyran Alliance Logo’

Lyran Alliance


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Atlas C	Hauptmann Markus Mandel	4	5	2,340	2,340	55	55
2	Archer ARC-6S	Lt. Kristina Stern	4	5	1,694	1,694	43	43
3	Blackjack BJ-2	Sgt. Levin Hausler	4	5	1,148	1,148	30	30
4	Locust C	Sgt. Knut Enns	4	5	672	672	23	23

Combat Vehicles

1	SturmFeur, Heavy Gauss		4	5	1,711	1,711	40	40
1	Hunter Light Tank, ERLL		4	5	660	660	16	16
2	Karnov UR Transport, BA		4	5	499	499	19	19
2	Kestral VTOL, ML		4	5	252	252	17	17

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Fenrir BA, MPL		4	5	304	304	17	17
1	Rottweiler BA		4	5	209	209	17	17
2	IS Standard BA, Laser		4	5	311	311	14	14
2	IS Standard BA, Laser		4	5	311	311	14	14

8	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,951
	Total PV							305

Civil War Lyran Alliance Force - 8th Dongel Guards

14.4.3 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere - Civil War Free Worlds League Force

The search for Star League technology in the Outworlds Wastes caught the attention of the Knights of the Inner Sphere. Concerned about the possibility of brutal conflict over these valuable resources, the 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere detached a lance and supporting assets to the region.

The 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere specialized in small unit tactics and brought hovercraft and Battle Armor, including stealth Battle Armor, to augment their BattleMech lance. The bulk of these forces focus on speed or stealth over direct conflict, leaving Sir Jaxson’s Warhammer to be the heavy hitter of the force.

Note: All of the ’mech minis for these units can be found in the Alpha Strike box set.

’Free Worlds League Logo’

Free Worlds League


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Warhammer WHM-8D	Capt. Jaxson Attwood	3	4	1,744	2,093	43	43
2	Wraith TR2	Lt. Adeyn Ljunggren	4	5	1,485	1,485	38	38
3	Phoenix Hawk PXH-3M	Sgt. Dezi Stacy	4	5	1,307	1,307	27	27
4	Wasp WSP-3M	Sgt. Duncan Ikin	4	5	394	394	12	12

Combat Vehicles

1	Maxim Heavy Hover, BA Factory		4	5	794	794	36	36
1	Maxim Heavy Hover, BA Factory		4	5	794	794	36	36
2	Galleon Light Tank GAL-102		4	5	651	651	31	31
2	Galleon Light Tank GAL-102		4	5	651	651	31	31
3	Harasser Missile Platform, LRM		4	5	412	412	18	18
3	Harasser Missile Platform, LRM		4	5	412	412	18	18

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Phalanx BA A		4	5	292	292	15	15
1	Longinus BA, Laser		4	5	247	247	15	15
1	Longinus BA, Laser		4	5	247	247	15	15
2	Achileus Light BA, Laser		4	5	205	205	15	15

9	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,984
	Total PV							359

Civil War Free Worlds League Force - 2nd Knights of the Inner Sphere

14.5 Clan Invasion Era

14.5.1 1st Somerset Strikers - Clan Invasion Era Mercenary Force

1st Somerset Strikers is an irregular Federated Commonwealth unit containing both Federated Commonwealth and Draconis Combine personnel. A popular propaganda holovid show detailed the exploits of the 1st Somerset Strikers. This list adds some Inner Sphere Battle Armor to their roster, which was developed in part with technical data on Elemental Battle Armor captured by the 1st Somerset Strikers.

Note: All of the ’mech minis for these units can be found in the BattleTech: Somerset Strikers ForcePack.

’1st Somerset Strikers Logo’

1st Somerset Strikers


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Axman AXM-3S	Maj. Adam Steiner	4	5	1,659	1,659	32	32
2	Mauler MAL-2R	Capt. Zachary Hawkins	4	5	1,586	1,586	42	42
3	Bushwacker BSW-X2	Capt. Valten Ryder	4	5	1,193	1,193	33	28
4	Wolfhound WLF-1	Lt. Ciro Ramirez	4	5	949	949	24	28
5	Hatamoto-Chi HTM-27T	Franklin Sakamoto	4	5	1,607	1,607	39	39

Aerospace Fighters

1	Corsair CSR-V14	Cadet Katiara Kylie	4	5	1,330	1,330	38	38

Combat Vehicles

1	Karnov UR, 3055		4	5	152	152	12	12
1	Karnov UR, 3055		4	5	152	152	12	12
2	Karnov UR, 3055		4	5	152	152	12	12
2	Karnov UR, 3055		4	5	152	152	12	12

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	IS Std BA, Laser		4	5	231	231	14	14
1	IS Std BA, Laser		4	5	231	231	14	14
1	IS Std BA, Laser		4	5	231	231	14	14
2	IS Std BA, Laser		4	5	231	231	14	14

10	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,856
	Total PV							312

Clan Invasion Mercenary Force - 1st Somerset Strikers

14.5.2 Deep Probe Nova, Epsilon Galaxy - Clan Invasion Era Era Jade Falcon Force

A pet project of Loremaster Kael Pershaw, Deep Probe Nova was detached from Epsilon Galaxy for reconnaissance into the Outworlds Wastes region. They were tasked with locating SLDF caches in the region based upon rumors collected by the Jade Falcon Watch. This unit suffered minor combat losses in route to the Outworlds Wastes and is currently an understrength Nova with an aerospace point for support.

Note: All of the ’mech and Battle Armor minis for these units can be found in the BattleTech: Clan Invasion box set.

’Clan Jade Falcon Logo’

Clan Jade Falcon


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Timber Wolf B	Star Captain Lisa Clees	4	5	2,224	2,224	48	48
2	Mongrel C	Kandi	4	5	1,465	1,465	36	36
3	Nova D	Gae	4	5	1,450	1,450	29	29
4	Puma E	Doran	4	5	1,272	1,272	31	31

Aerospace Fighters

1	Hammerhead HMR-HDb		4	5	1,338	1,338	35	35
2	Vandal Prime		4	5	525	525	30	30

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Elemental BA, Laser		4	5	447	447	19	19
1	Elemental BA, Laser		4	5	447	447	19	19
1	Elemental BA, MG		4	5	404	404	19	19
2	Elemental BA, MG		4	5	404	404	19	19

8	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,872
	Total PV							282

Clan Invasion Jade Falcon Force - Deep Probe Nova, Epsilon Galaxy

14.6 Succession Wars Eras

14.6.1 Gray Death Legion - Succession Wars Renaissance Era Mercenary Force

The Gray Death Legion is a combined arms focused mercenary unit frequently in the employ of the Lyran Commonwealth. This list is for the Grey Death Legion on Verthandi, which predates their discovery of the Helm Memory Core.

Submitted By: Peter Martin

’Gray Death Legion Logo’

Gray Death Legion


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Shadowhawk SHD-2H	Cpt. Grayson ’Death’ Carlyle	3	4	1,064	1,404	30	36
2	Wolverine WVR-6R	Delmar Clay	3	4	1,101	1,453	30	36
3	Locust LCT-1V	Lori Kalmar	4	5	432	432	21	21
4	Rifleman RFL-3N	Davis McCall	3	4	1,039	1,371	26	31
5	Stinger STG-3G	Hassan Ali Khaled	4	5	497	497	14	14
6	Wasp WSP-1A	Piter Debrowski	4	5	384	384	14	14
7	Wasp WSP-1A	Jaleg Yorulis	4	5	384	384	14	14

Aerospace Fighters

1	Chippewa CHP-W5	Sue Ellen Klein	4	5	1,520	1,520	37	37
2	Chippewa CHP-W5	Jeffrie Sherman	4	5	1,520	1,520	37	37

Combat Vehicles

1	Galleon Light Tank GAL-100		4	5	309	309	13	13
1	Galleon Light Tank GAL-100		4	5	309	309	13	13
2	APC, Hover		4	5	102	102	25	25
2	APC, Hover		4	5	102	102	25	25

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Foot Platoon, Flamer		4	5	74	74	8	8
1	Foot Platoon, MG		4	5	84	84	7	7

12	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,945
	Total PV							298

Renaissance Mercenary Force - Gray Death Legion

14.6.2 Alliance Grenadiers Wastes Jagers - Renaissance Era Outworlds Alliance Force

The Outworlds Wastes Jagers are a detached unit from the Alliance Grenadiers tasked with sweeping the Outworlds Wastes for pirate activity. Used to long deployments with limited logistics support, this unit was a natural choice for seeking Star League Defense Force caches in the Outworlds Wastes.

The Jagers rely upon Mountain Wolf BattleMech’s new Merlins to shore up their force of light mechs that the Outworlds Alliance is able to produce. Aerospace fighters, VTOLs, and HALO troops augment these ’mechs, in line with the Outworld Alliance’s expertise in aerospace combat.

’Outworlds Alliance Logo’

Outworlds Alliance


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Merlin MLN-1A	Section Leader Aviana Woolf	4	5	1,217	1,217	31	31
2	Merlin MLN-1A	Supervisor Irving Tailor	4	5	1,217	1,217	31	31
3	Locust LCT-3V	Preceptor Luke Lynwood	4	5	490	490	19	19
4	Locust LCT-1V	Preceptor Garrick Glenn	4	5	432	432	18	18
5	Stinger STG-3G	Preceptor Courteney Castle	4	5	497	497	14	14
6	Stinger STG-3R	Preceptor Pam Tupper	4	5	359	359	14	14
7	Wasp WSP-1A	Preceptor Willy Rose	4	5	384	384	14	14
8	Wasp WSP-1A	Preceptor Clive Miles	4	5	384	384	14	14

Aerospace Fighters

1	Shilone SL-17	Supervisor Piers Key	4	5	1,230	1,230	33	33
2	Lightning LTN-G15	Preceptor Aliah Oliverson	4	5	1,057	1,057	34	34

Combat Vehicles

1	Warrior Attack Helicopter H-7C		4	5	446	446	20	20
1	Warrior Attack Helicopter H-7A		4	5	292	292	15	15
2	Karnov UR Transport		4	5	125	125	11	11
2	Karnov UR Transport		4	5	125	125	11	11
3	Long Tom LT-MOB-25		4	5	835	835	37	37
3	Thumper Artillery Vehicle		4	5	568	658	22	22

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	HALO Paratrooper		4	5	110	110	11	11
1	HALO Paratrooper		4	5	110	110	11	11
1	HALO Paratrooper		4	5	110	110	11	11

14	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,988
	Total PV							371

Renaissance Outworlds Alliance Force - Alliance Grenadiers Wastes Jagers

14.6.3 The Youngbloods - Succession Wars Renaissance Era Mercenary Force

The world of Sterope is one of the jewels of the Taurian Concordat. With the Taurian military spread thin, the nobility of the world took it upon themselves to create their own defense force; the Noble’s Regiment. In an attempt to expand the Regiment, the nobility funded a small mechwarrior training academy on the world.

Unfortunately, this brought the attention of a large pirate band which came to raid the campus for parts and munitions. Determined to defend their students, the handful of grizzled TDF veterans serving as instructors mounted up. As they moved to head off the invaders, they ordered the students to evacuate to shelters.

Those students, however, were determined Taurians. Hearing that the instructors were in a desperate fight, they rushed to the hangers and mounted up in every piece of equipment that moved to join the fray. Ultimately, the pirates were forced to retreat but only after the last of the instructors and half the cadets had been killed.

In the aftermath of the fight, the local populace considered the cadets to be heroes. They had acted in the finest tradition of the Noble’s Regiment and faced a threat to the world.

However, they had also disobeyed orders. Millions of C-bills worth of academy property were destroyed. Lawyers argued that the actions of the students forced the instructors to sacrifice themselves to protect them. Regardless of the support of the civilian population, the cadets were found guilty of a myriad of crimes and expelled from the academy and the armed forces.

The majority of the cadets, infuriated at this response to their actions, decided they would take their chances as mercenaries rather than stay on Sterope. They plotted to steal the equipment they had used to defend the academy. After securing a dropship through the good graces of people of the world, the cadets snuck into the equipment hanger.

They were shocked to discover not a single sentry guarding the hanger and none of the equipment was properly locked down. Even the hanger doors had been left unlocked. The staff of the academy could not officially support their students... but they could make sure there was no resistance to their plan...

Note: All of the ’mech minis for these units can be found in the BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat box set.

Submitted By: Dusty ’Star Colonel’ Guerra

’Mercenary Logo’

Mercenaries


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Thunderbolt TDR-5S	Capt. Kasdan Young	4	5	1,335	1,335	36	36
2	Wolverine WVR-6R	Lt. Rhys McKenna	4	5	1,101	1,101	30	30
3	Phoenix Hawk PXH-1	Sgt. Tori Black	4	5	1,041	1,041	26	26
4	Catapult CPLT-C1	Cpl. Jennifer Guerrero	4	5	1,399	1,399	32	32
5	Shadow Hawk SHD-2H	Cpl. Guy LeBlanc	4	5	1,064	1,064	30	30
6	Commando COM-2D	Cpl. Zuri Adamu	4	5	541	541	17	17
7	Locust LCT-3V	Cpl. Bikram Ansari	4	5	490	490	19	19

Combat Vehicles

1	Bulldog Medium Tank		4	5	605	605	17	17
1	Bulldog Medium Tank		4	5	605	605	17	17
2	Pegasus Scout Hover Tank		4	5	640	640	25	25
2	Maxim Heavy Hover Transport		4	5	764	764	29	29

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
1	Jump Platoon, SRM		4	5	77	77	9	9

10	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,829
	Total PV							294

Renaissance Mercenary Force - Youngbloods

14.6.4 17th Avalon Hussars Combat Command Echo - Succession Wars LosTech Era Federated Suns Force

This irregular command was detached for special assignment from the 17th Avalon Hussars. Built as a fast reaction force to be deployed where House Davion needed extra firepower without mobilizing an entire regiment, they are a small, self-contained unit.

Captain Clair ’Monty’ Montgomery is a graduate of Warrior’s Hall on New Syrtis. The son of minor nobility, he is known as a bit of a dandy with a flair for inspirational speeches and a love of berets. His spirited defense of a forward position drew the attention of Marshal Addley Verner. The same defense also cost Monty his family Crusader.

Believing the AFFS needs more officers like Montgomery, Verner saw to it that Monty was rewarded an appropriate replacement; a Battlemaster BLR-1D. He was also detached from the 17th as the CO of Combat Command Echo.

While Monty looks the part and now has the mech of a commander, it remains an open question if Monty’s inspired defense was tactical genius or merely incredible luck.

Submitted By: Dusty ’Star Colonel’ Guerra

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Federated Suns


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Battlemaster BLR-1D	Cpt. Claire ’Monty’ Montgomery	4	4	1,522	1,674	40	40
2	Wolverine WVR-6R	Lt. Andrea Neilson	4	5	1,101	1,101	30	30
3	Enforcer ENF-4R	SSgt. Reginald Owens	4	5	1,032	1,032	25	25
4	Javelin JVN-10N	Sgt. Kashvi Singh	4	5	594	594	19	19
5	Dervish DV-6M	Cpl. Lorraine LeClerc	4	5	1,146	1,146	30	30
6	Blackjack BJ-1	Cpl. Vincent Toyama	4	5	949	949	26	26
7	Locust LCT-1V	Cpl. Edmond Kline	4	5	432	432	21	21

Combat Vehicles

1	Hunter Light Tank, LRM10		4	5	645	645	21	21
1	Striker Light Tank		4	5	640	640	20	20
2	Pegasus Scout Hover Tank		4	5	152	152	25	25
3	Heavy Hover APC		4	5	188	188	11	11
3	Heavy Hover APC		4	5	188	188	11	11
4	Warrior H-7		4	5	295	295	15	15
4	Warrior H-7		4	5	295	295	15	15

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Jump Platoon, SRM		4	5	77	77	9	9
1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
1	Foot Platoon, MG		4	5	84	84	7	7

12	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,922
	Total PV							332

LosTech Federated Suns Force - 17th Avalon Hussars Combat Command Echo

14.6.5 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Tan’s Company - Succession Wars LosTech Era Capellan Confederation Force

The 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry is a curious combination of older veterans and newly minted green MechWarriors. The unit is an opportunity to get new MechWarriors some experience under the supervision of the veterans. It is usually deployed with another command, always with a line unit in command.

To further this goal of building experience, a detachment has been deployed in raiding and recon missions under the command of Sao-Wei Tan.

Liu Tan is a rare officer in the Confederation. He sees his nation as it is but also sees what it could be. Young, brilliant and well respected, Liu was the natural choice to command. Though only a recent graduate of Sarna Martial Academy, he was a standout tactician in mobile combat.

True to Capellan doctrine, the detachment utilizes a heavy contingent of conventional forces.

Submitted By: Dusty ’Star Colonel’ Guerra

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Capellan Confederation


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Crusader CRD-3L	Sao-Wei Liu Tan	4	4	1,297	1,427	34	34
2	Vindicator VND-1R	Si-ben-bing Erica Xiong	4	5	1,024	1,024	27	27
3	Phoenix Hawk PXH-1	San-ben-bing Su Wei	4	5	1,041	1,041	26	26
4	Clint CLNT-2-3T	Yi-si-ben-bing Marius Vaun	4	5	770	770	21	21
5	Cicada CDA-2A	San-ben-bing Serge Rostov	4	5	659	659	22	22

Combat Vehicles

1	Condor Heavy Hover Tank, Liao		3	4	765	1,010	32	38
1	Condor Heavy Hover Tank, Liao		3	4	765	1,010	32	38
2	Vedette Medium Tank, Liao		4	5	495	495	16	16
2	Vedette Medium Tank, Liao		4	5	495	495	16	16
3	Hetzer Assault Gun		4	4	574	631	15	15
3	Hetzer Assault Gun		4	4	574	631	15	15
4	Heavy Wheeled APC		4	5	189	189	8	8
4	Heavy Wheeled APC		4	5	189	189	8	8

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
2	Motorized Platoon, MG		4	5	83	83	8	8
2	Motorized Platoon, SRM		4	5	79	79	10	10

11	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,913
	Total PV							316

LosTech Capellan Confederation Force - 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Tan’s Company

14.6.6 3rd Dieron Regulars Spears of Nobutsuna - Early Succession Wars Era Draconis Combine Force

The Draconis Combine has long been known for the skill of its duelists, both in Kenjutsu and in mech combat. Much to the chagrin of the vaunted Star League Defense Force, the Combine warriors often proved their equal in one on one combat if not their better.

Warfare is on the horizon and the Coordinator knows it. The collapse of the Star League is inevitable and he has authorized his warlords to create small recon and raiding units. It is his belief such units will be an invaluable tool to keep the Dragon’s enemies off balance while gathering useful data on their capabilities.

The “Spears of Nobutsuna” are a contingent of the 3rd Dieron Regulars. Led by Ise Shinkuro, the grandson of a noted duelist, they take their name from Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, the reputed founder of the Shinkage-ryu style of swordsmanship. Ise Shinkuro is a practitioner, as are several other members of the unit.

In marked contrast to most of the Dieron Regulars, the Spears contain members from the Azami people as well as the Rasalhague population. Of note, Shinkuro recruited members of the Arkab Legion to pilot the company’s hovercraft. Despite their difference in class and rank Shinkuro is often seen in the Azami crew’s company, in deep discussions about philosophy and swordsmanship. Several of the Azami are practiced in the scimitar.

Submitted By: Dusty ’Star Colonel’ Guerra

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Draconis Combine


Bay	Unit	Pilot	Gunnery	Piloting	BV	Adj BV	PV	Adj PV

’Mechs

1	Warhammer WHM-6Rk	Tai-i Ise Shinkuro	3	4	1,621	2,139	42	50
2	Wolverine WVR-6K	Chu-i Mori Takekage	4	5	1,248	1,248	35	35
3	Kintaro KTO-19	Gunsho Katakura Kira	4	5	1,160	1,160	36	36
4	Dragon DRG-1N	Go-cho Matsudaira Motoyasu	4	5	1,125	1,125	32	32
5	Stinger STG-3Gb	Go-cho Sven Agnarsson	4	5	674	674	22	22
6	Locust LCT-1Vb	Go-cho Miyoshi Jackson	4	5	642	642	23	23

Aerospace Fighters

1	Trident TRN-3T	Chu-i Mariko Saburo	4	4	374	411	24	24

Combat Vehicles

1	Sabaku Kaze Scout Tank		4	4	997	1,096	38	38
1	Sabaku Kaze Scout Tank		4	4	997	1,096	38	38
2	Heavy Hover APC		4	5	188	188	11	11

Infantry/Battle Armor

1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7
1	Foot Platoon, Rifle		4	5	90	90	7	7

10	Total Bays
	Total BV					9,959
	Total PV							323

Early Succession Wars Draconis Combine Force - 3rd Dieron Regulars Spears of Nobutsuna