Seychelles' Stonehearts
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| Seychelles' Stonehearts | |
| Nickname | The Ivory Knights[1] |
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| Parent Command | Independent |
Seychelles' Stonehearts was an independent Republic of the Sphere unit turned mercenary command.[1]
History
The Stonehearts started life as Paladin Janella Lakewood's fallback plan for the coming Clan invasion of Terra. A team of Republic Armed Forces regulars and Ghost Knights tasked with evacuating Devlin Stone if necessary, the Stonehearts were never called to do their task, and when Terra fell and Stone was killed, they departed to Keid. Rejecting the stand-down order all RAF forces were given, the Stonehearts turned mercenaries of sorts, operating around the former Republic.[1]
As mercenaries, the Stonehearts quickly built a reputation for taking on difficult tasks and succeeding. Along the way, they sought to empty hidden RAF caches around the territory. Commanding officer Colonel Reynard Seychelles worked on growing the unit through mergers with other new mercenary commands, and the Stonehearts recruited new members as they worked. New members were vetted by the Ghost Knights with high standards for entry, and most were not let in on the company's background.[1]
The Stonehearts soon found themselves split along factional lines. Colonel Seychelles aimed to restore the Republic, an ambition that received pushback from several Ghost Knights. Growing internal unrest threatened the unit.[1]
Throughout 3150 and 3151, Reynard Seychelles focused on espionage missions and bringing RAF personnel into the fold. Acquiring old RAF gear and personnel via smuggling operations, he was able to build up to a fairly significant force size. With two heavy 'Mech companies, a heavy armor company, a mechanized infantry battalion, and aerospace support at his command he had a decision to make. Attempt to cast off the ilClan from Terra or depart for other worlds and work. Reynard fiercely desired to return to Terra. After numerous meetings with Ghost Knight leadership, including Mason Dunne, it was concluded that the risks of killing civilians were too great. Insurgency operations planned would not be able to defeat the ilClan forces, even in their weakened state.
Instead of risking what they had built, the Stonehearts smuggled their forces out of the Fortress Walls. Seeking direction, they began looking for any contracts that would allow them to strike into Wolf Empire worlds.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of Seychelles' Stonehearts | |||
| Colonel | Reynard Seychelles | 3151-[1] | |
Other Officers
- Ghost Knight Mason Dunne[1]
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition History
Circa 3151, the Stonehearts consisted of two heavy 'Mech companies, a heavy armor company, a mechanized infantry battalion, and aerospace support. These were equipped with a mix of Clan technology and Republic armaments.[1]
Color Scheme
The Stonehearts wore a parade scheme of black, accented with cerulean blue.[1]
Notes
- Special rules for the Stonehearts can be found in their profile in issue 4 of Shrapnel magazine.