Blood on the Horizon (Battletech SI)

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"Originally an Aegis-class heavy cruiser that was modified into a one-of-a-kind vessel, the Manassasis recognized as a distinct ship class unto its own[1]​even though only one single such ship ever existed."

"Although the hull was described as "old",[5]​ the Manassas had been upgraded with top-of-the-line facilities with the latest technologies (as of 2784), including the recreation areas and the jump drive; it is noted to be designed for long, isolated flights."

 

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List of Equipment on the Manassas
Four confederate Dropships, each with a lance of 'Mechs and two Aerospace Fighters on board

Found on Confederate Droship Last of Us were four Warhammers, two WHM-6Rb's, one WHM-7A, and one Gunslinger modified WHM-6Rk. The 6Rk has been upteched to ER on all weapons and still maintains both Armor and speed. Also on the Last of Us were literal tons of replacement arms and armor as well as a single 'Mech repair gantry. There were two Stingray Medium Aerospace fighters in the Aerospace bays.

Found on Confederate Dropship Dying Light were two Marauders, one MAD-2R and one MAD-2T, two Thunderbolts one TDR-5SD and one TDR-5Sb. Two Corsair CSR-V12b. Along with other assorted spare parts and two Manufactering data Cores.

Found on Confederate Dropship A Curse from Beyond were two Griffins, both GRF-1N variants,two Crabs; both CRB-27 variants. The two Aerospace fighters were Ironsides IRN-SD1s and there were a stockpile of DHS located in the cargo bay.

Found on the Confederate Dropship Takes Two to Tango were two Royal Stingers both STG-3Gb variants, there were also two Mongoose's/Mongeese? One was a MON-66b variant and one MON-66
Also found on the Takes Two to Tango was ground based Mobile 12 ton HPG and the spare parts to go with it. In the cargo bay were two mostly deconstructed Stuka STU-K5b's. Considering that was what was also in the aerospace bay they should be considered spare parts.

Found in the Manassas cargo bay.
A mini library filled with both science and engineering texts, along with hand written detailed notes by the sailors who worked on the Manassas upgrades and repairs.
The equipment to start a colony and build the beginnings of a Star League era city.
This includes but is not limited to, Satellites for mapping, water filtration systems, communication systems, the beginnings of a Space station for the manufacture of both Endo-Steel and Ferro-Fibrous.
A small disassembled Industrial 'Mech factory, spare parts for everything in the Confederate dropships, along with stores of seeds, food, and assorted beverages both Alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
In the fighter bays were eight various VoidSeeker variants both interceptors as well as strikers. The rest of the Aerospace fighters were a solid mix of lights to Assault.
BlackWatch Codes and one Nighthawk located in a hidden area in the armory.

 

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One MON-66
One WHM-6Rb
One GRF-1N
One CRB-27
All with SLDF 'Mech suits/uniforms

Assorted small arms and ammunition bought on Pierce on the direction of both the MechWarriors and NCO's
Enough weapons to outfit two platoons of infantry and for the crew to have weapons available as well.

 

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Marksman Ranking structure




Infantry/Armored Enlisted rates:
E1-Recruit
E2-Private
E3-PFC
E4-Corporal
E5-First Sergeant
E6-Staff Sergeant
E7-Gunnery Sergeant
E8-Master Sergeant
E9-Sergeant Major

Dropship/Warship/Jumpship enlisted rates
E1-Spaceman Recruit
E2-Spaceman Apprentice
E3-Spaceman
E4- Petty Officer Third Class
E5- Petty Officer Second Class
E6- Petty Officer First Class
E7- Chief Petty Officer
E8- Senior Chief Petty Officer
E9- Master Chief Petty Officer

Mechwarrior Enlisted
E1-Recruit
E2-Private
E3-Specialist
E4-Lance Corporal
E5-Sergeant
E6-Staff Sergeant
E7- Lance Sergeant
E8- Master Lance Sergeant
E9- Sergeant Major

Aerospace Enlisted
E1- Airman Recruit
E2- Airman Apprentice
E3- Airman
E4- Senior Airman
E5- Sergeant
E6- Technical Sergeant
E7- Master Sergeant
E8- Senior Master Sergeant
E9- Chief Master Sergeant
Kind've a mix of different US military Ranking structures. This is comprehensive as far as Enlisted goes. While we haven't established the main people and what their ranks are, this is set up for future expansion. When we expand due to salvage recruiting etc we will have a good base to work off of. Halfway through one chapter and planning the second. Should have two to three updates come Monday. Also, moving to base 6 as far as military unit goes here as soon as I have the material. Six man fireteams, Six 'Mechs, six aerospace fighters, etc... It's important to keep it up. I'll eventually change my "Lance Sergeants" to "Fireteam Sergeants" in the rate structure.

 

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Marksman Officer Rank Structure


Mechwarrior/Armored/Infantry/Aerospace Wing

O1-Second Lieutenant
O2-First Lieutenant
O3- Captain
O4-Major
O5-Lieutenant Colonel
O6-Colonel
O7-Lieutenant General
O8- Brigadier General
O9- Major General


Black Navy Ranks
O1-Ensign
O2-Lieutenant Junior Grade
O3- Lieutenant
O4-Lieutenant Commander
O5- Commander
O6- Captain
O7- Commodore
O8- Vice Admiral
O9- Admiral

 

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Force Composition 3003
Jumpships
Invader-King Henry V
Dropships
Leopard CV-Puma
Leopard- Bittersweet
Buccaneer- Vagabond
Pueblo- Messenger
Argo
AeroSpace
2 Thunderbird TRB-D36
2 Lightning LTN-G15
2 Chippewa CHP-W10
Ground Forces
2 Griffin GRF-1N
1 Griffin GRF-1S
1 Warhammer WHM-6Rb
1 Mongoose MON-66
1 Crab CRB-27
2 Platoons of Infantry/Marines

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Force Composition 3004
Jumpships
Invader Class-King Henry V
Leviathan Class- Whirlwind
Dropships
Buccaneer class- Vagabond
Pueblo Class- Messenger
Leopard- Bittersweet, Honey Badger
Leopard CV- Puma, Consequences
DroST IIb- Osprey, Pelican
Mule- Jackwagon
Argo- Argo
Aerospace
2 Thunderbird TRB-D36
2 Lightning LTN-G15
2 Chippewa CHP-W10
4 Sabre SB-27
2 Hellcat HCT-213
Ground Forces
1 light/Medium Armored Company with Artillery attached
1 Understrength company of 'Mechs
1 Mechanized Infantry Company
1 Regular Infantry Company
4 VTOLs.

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Force Composition 3005
Jumpships
2 Leviathans- Whirlwind, Tornado
1 Invader- King Henry V
Dropships
Buccaneer class- Vagabond
Pueblo Class- Messenger
Leopard- Bittersweet, Honey Badger
Leopard CV- Puma, Consequences
DroST IIb- Osprey, Pelican
Mule- Jackwagon
Argo- Argo
Aerospace
2 Thunderbird TRB-D36
2 Lightning LTN-G15
2 Chippewa CHP-W10
4 Sabre SB-27
2 Hellcat HCT-213
Ground forces
1 light/Medium armored company with attached artillery
1 overstrenth company of 'Mechs (A fireteam is 6 'Mechs a company is 12 we have 16 currently.)
1 Mechanized Infantry Company
1 Regular Infantry Company
4 VTOLs
1 SLDF Mobile HQ

(Force composition same through March 3006)

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Force composition 3007
Jumpships
2 Leviathans- Whirlwind, Tornado
1 Invader- King Henry V
Dropships
Union
Triumph
Buccaneer class- Vagabond
Pueblo Class- Messenger
Leopard- Bittersweet, Honey Badger
Leopard CV- Puma, Consequences
DroST IIb- Osprey, Pelican
Mule- Jackwagon
Argo- Argo
Aerospace
2 Thunderbird TRB-D36
2 Lightning LTN-G15
2 Chippewa CHP-W10
4 Sabre SB-27
2 Hellcat HCT-213
Ground forces
1 Medium/Heavy armored company with lots of attached artillery
2 companies of 'Mechs (A fireteam is 6 'Mechs a company is 12)
2 Mithril Power armored companies. (1 company is 108-120 people.)
4 VTOLs

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Force Composition 3008 (June Metal, not quite meat yet)
Jumpships
2 Invaders
2 Leviathans
Dropships
1 Colossus
3 Overlords
5 Unions
1 Triumph
2 Buccaneers
1 Pueblo
2 DroST PA refits. (Now colled the Sting class in keeping with the LOTR theme...)
1 Mule
1 Argo
2 Leopards
2 Leopard Cv's
Aerospace:
52 assorted Aerospace fighters featuring SLDF regular, Succession War era, and royal variants
Ground forces
1 Regiment of Mech forces
1 Regiment of Vehicles
1 overstrength Infantry Battalion
Assorted support craft and repair/refit facilities

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Force Composition 3009 was the same as 3008

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Force Composition 3010
6 Jumpships
Enough lift for more than my forces
2 combined arms regiments
52 aerospace fighters
Repair/refit facilities

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Force Composition 3011
Kentares Guard
1 RCT plus supporting elements
Marksman
2 combined arms regiments plus supporting elements
Kentares Militia
2 Vehicle battalions
2 Infantry battalions

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3012 was the same as 3011

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3013
Kentares Guard
1RCT plus supporting elements
Marksman
1 RCT plus supports
1 Combined Arms regiment
Kentares Militia
1 mixed vehicle/infantry regiment

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3014
Kentares Guard
1RCT plus supporting elements
1 Vehicle Battalion
2 Infantry Battalions
Marksman
1 RCT plus supports
1 Combined arms regiment
Training battalion
Kentares militia
1 Mixed Vehicle/Infantry regiment
1 Mech Battalion

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Force Composition 3018
Kentares Guard
1 RCT plus supporting elements
1 Combined Arms Regiment
1 Training Battalion
Marksman
1 RCT plus supporting elements
1 overstrength Combined Arms regiment
1 Training Battalion
Kentares Militia
2 'Mech Battalions
1 PA infantry regiment
2 Combat Vehicle battalions
2 Artillery Battalions
Ducal Guard
1 Company of 'Mechs
1 Compaby of Combat Vehicles
2 Companies infantry/bodyguards.

Black Navy Fleet
1 Potemkin
1 Aegis
1 Dante
1 Texas?

 

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Sharpshooter Industries and Manufacturing Inc
SLIC Captain Williams investments
Taurian Concordat Industry
--PPC Factory partially owned by TTI and the Calderon Family
--LRM/SRM factory partially owned by TTI and the Calderon Family
--Light Battlemech factory partially owned by TTI and the Calderon Family
--Mithril factory
Kentares IV industry
--two Mithril factories
--Dropship repair and refit facility
--Industrial Mech Factory
--Toro Factory
--Two Grasshopper lines
--Two Von Luckner lines
--Brutus factory
--Freezer factory
--Small Endo-Steel facility in orbit
Layover Industry
--three Vengeance lines up and running with more being reactivated
--three Sting lines up and running
--Union and R&D are being reactivated
Markesan Industry
--Highlander factory
Argyle Industry
--Crockett Factory
New Avalon Industry
--Crab Factory
--Champion Factory
Partial ownership of Factories on Loxley/Solaris
Lutyen Industry
— Endo-Steel factory
— ER L Laser Factory
— Freezer Factory
— Gauss Rifle Factory
— Warship Repair Yard
— Mothballed SLIC fleet