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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

1

Kit Fox Prime

Capt. Katie Ferraro

3

5

1,085

1,302

26

31

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

42

5

Griffin GRF-2N

Dexter Nicks

4

4

1,606

1,767

38

38

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

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

205

205

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

9,881

Total PV

331

ilClan Mercenary Force - Fox Patrol

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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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

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

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

9,648

Total PV

324

ilClan Inner Sphere General Force - The Generalists

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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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

1

Atlas III AS7-D3

Baronetess Janja Castillon

4

5

2,564

2,564

59

59

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

1

Tribune Mobile HQ

Baronetess Orianne Anouih

5

5

424

382

23

21

1

JES III Missile Carrier

4

5

1,037

1,037

31

31

2

Zibler Fast Strike Tank A

5

5

664

598

28

25

2

Zibler 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

1

Grenadier II BA A

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

9,998

Total PV

329

Dark Age Republic of the Sphere Force - Swordsworn

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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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

1

Striga S-STR-OB

Adept Bergoglio

4

4

1,871

2,058

51

51

1

Purifier Adaptive BA, Laser

4

4

466

513

19

19

2

Se’irim Medium BA

4

5

437

437

17

17

9

Total Bays

Total BV

9,933

Total PV

305

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

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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

’Mechs
ProtoMechs
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

1

Rifleman IIC 2

Christy

4

5

1,345

1,345

31

31

2

Griffin IIC 4

Albane

5

5

1,475

1,328

30

27

3

Clint IIC

Chloe

5

5

1,395

1.256

25

22

4

Locust IIC

Tibby

5

5

1,100

990

42

38

5

Locust IIC

Barret

5

5

1,100

990

42

38

6

Jenner IIC

Edwena

6

5

1,047

890

29

23

1

Boggart

Harper

4

5

538

538

10

10

1

Roc

Kevin

4

5

336

336

12

12

1

Minotaur Z

Jerico

4

5

300

300

11

11

1

Hobgoblin

Bernd

4

5

272

272

11

11

1

Basilisk (Quad)

Nadine

4

5

255

255

12

12

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

15

15

1

Elemental BA, Laser Sqd3

4

5

230

230

15

15

2

Elemental BA, Flamer Sqd3

4

5

208

208

15

15

2

Elemental BA, Flamer Sqd3

4

5

208

208

15

15

9

Total Bays

Total BV

9,974

Total PV

323

Blakist Society Force - Lost Deep Septs

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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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

1

Gotha GTHA-500b

5

5

1,527

1,374

41

37

2

Bashkir A

4

5

763

763

27

27

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

5

5

404

364

19

19

8

Total Bays

Total BV

9,880

Total PV

276

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

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14.4.2 8th Dongel Guards - 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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

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

Kestrel VTOL, ML

4

5

252

252

17

17

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

231

231

14

14

2

IS Standard BA, Laser

4

5

231

231

14

14

8

Total Bays

Total BV

9,951

Total PV

305

Civil War Lyran Alliance Force - 8th Dongel Guards

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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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

1

Warhammer WHM-8D

Capt. Jaxson Attwood

4

4

1,744

1,918

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

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

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

9,809

Total PV

350

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

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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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

1

Axman AXM-3S

Maj. Adam Steiner

4

5

1,649

1,649

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

1

Corsair CSR-V14

Cadet Katiara Kylie

4

5

1,330

1,330

38

38

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

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

9,846

Total PV

312

Clan Invasion Mercenary Force - 1st Somerset Strikers

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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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

1

Hammerhead HMR-HDb

4

5

1,338

1,338

35

35

2

Vandal Prime

4

5

501

501

30

30

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

9,952

Total PV

285

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

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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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Outworlds Alliance

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

1

Shilone SL-17

Supervisor Piers Key

4

5

1,230

1,230

33

33

2

Lightning LTN-G15

Preceptor Aliah Oliverson

4

5

1,075

1,075

34

34

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

40

40

3

Thumper Artillery Vehicle

4

5

568

568

22

22

1

HALO Paratrooper

4

5

94

94

11

11

1

HALO Paratrooper

4

5

94

94

11

11

1

HALO Paratrooper

4

5

94

94

11

11

14

Total Bays

Total BV

9,958

Total PV

374

Renaissance Outworlds Alliance Force - Alliance Grenadiers Wastes Jagers

Record Sheets, MekBay, Classic, MekBay, Alpha Strike

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

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Mercenaries

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

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

1

Foot Platoon, Rifle

4

5

90

90

7

7

1

Jump Platoon, SRM

4

5

77

79

9

9

10

Total Bays

Total BV

9,754

Total PV

294

Renaissance Mercenary Force - Youngbloods

Record Sheets, MekBay, Classic, MekBay, Alpha Strike

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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

18

18

1

Hunter Light Tank, LRM10

4

5

645

645

21

21

1

Striker Light Tank

4

5

564

564

20

20

2

Pegasus Scout Hover Tank

4

5

317

317

15

15

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

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

9,671

Total PV

319

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

Record Sheets, MekBay, Classic, MekBay, Alpha Strike

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

’Mechs
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

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

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

104

104

8

8

2

Motorized Platoon, SRM

4

5

99

99

10

10

11

Total Bays

Total BV

9,954

Total PV

316

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

Record Sheets, MekBay, Classic, MekBay, Alpha Strike

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

’Mechs
Aerospace Fighters
Combat Vehicles
Infantry/Battle Armor

Bay

Unit

Pilot

Gunnery

Piloting

BV

Adj BV

PV

Adj PV

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

5

5

674

607

22

20

6

Locust LCT-1Vb

Go-cho Miyoshi Jackson

5

5

642

578

23

21

1

Trident TRN-3T

Chu-i Mariko Saburo

4

5

521

521

24

24

1

Sabaku Kaze Scout Tank

4

4

997

1,097

38

38

1

Sabaku Kaze Scout Tank

4

4

997

1,097

38

38

2

Heavy Hover APC

4

5

188

188

11

11

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

9,941

Total PV

319

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

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