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Unit composition, 3050 & 3058.

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==History==

'''Bannockburn's Bandits''' are a mercenary unit that attempts to hold to the traditions and honors of earlier societies. Though they do not hold the vaunted history of such notable units as the [[Eridani Light Horse]] or the [[Northwind Highlanders]], Bannockburn's Bandits hold fast to a specific series of traditions and rituals.

Though the history of Bannockburn's Bandits prior to their initial contract with the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2997]] is sparse, it is known they originally hail from the Inner Sphere and left it on unfriendly terms due to their treatment by the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=TP-79/>

Since that initial contract the Bandits have been a fixture in the [[Taurian Concordat]] and have loyally served in its defense ever since. They have served consecutive contracts and show no signs of breaking the faith with the Concordat and its people. Most recently, the Bandits refused to sign with the breakaway [[Calderon Protectorate]], going so far as to publicly and harshly rebuke the offer, though it was on the surface a very lucrative contract.<ref name=FMMRp41>''Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised'', p. 41</ref>

Due to this and their exemplary service, as well as their participation in the [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaign, the [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits have been upgraded to the best technologies available in the Concordat, with over 45% of the unit's 'Mechs having the more advanced [[Inner Sphere]] technologies installed.<ref name=MSp69>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 69</ref><ref name=FMMRp41/>

== Current Assignment ==

The Bandits are currently on garrison/defensive duties at the [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] factory complex on [[MacLeod's Land]] in the [[Taurian Concordat]].
<ref name=ORp49+>''Objective Raids'', pp. 49, 157–158</ref><ref name=FMMRp41/><ref name=TP1Ep50>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 50</ref>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
|-
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Bannockburn's Bandits'''
|-
| [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=TP-79>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 79</ref>
|-
| [[Colonel]]||[[Sylvia Bannockburn]]||[[3050]] - [[3058]]<ref name=20YUp77>''20 Year Update'', p. 77: "TDF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=FMMRp41/><ref name=TP2p24>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 24: "TDF Deployment Table - 3058"</ref>
|-
| [[Colonel]]||[[David Bannockburn]]||[[3059]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMMercsp112/><ref name=FMMRp41/>
|-
|}

==Tactics==

The predominantly [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s of the Bandits support their preferred fast strike and fade tactics.<ref name=TP1Ep50/> These attacks are further supported by the unit's integral aerospace and artillery assets. In defensive actions the Bandits prefer attacking the exposed flanks of their opponents, while on the offense their preferred doctrine focuses on demoralizing the enemy by utilizing fast-hitting and unpredictable attacks.<ref name=FMMRp41/>

==Composition History==

===3025===
'''Bannockburn's Bandits'''
:*CO: Colonel [[David Bannockburn]]<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81>''The Periphery, First Edition'', p. 81</ref>
:'''Leslie's Lancers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/>
:*CO: Major [[Arnold Leslie]]<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/>
:'''Nathan's Commandos''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/>
:*CO: Major [[Pete Nathan]]<ref name=PryBk1stEdp81/>

===3050===
'''Bannockburn's Bandits''' (2 [[Battalion|Battalions]])<ref name=20YUp77/>
*CO: Colonel [[Sylvia Bannockburn]]

'''Morgan's Lancers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp77/>
*CO: [[Major]] [[Katherine Morgan]]

'''Jubuti's Commandos''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp77/>
*CO: Major [[Red Jubuti]]

===3054===
'''Mech Assets''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=ORp49+/>
*CO: Colonel Sylvia Bannockburn

'''Morgan's Lancers'''
:*CO: Major Katherine Morgan

'''Carter's Commandos'''
:*CO: Major [[Isaac Carter]]

===3058===
'''Bannockburn's Bandits''' (2 Battalions)<ref name=TP2p24/>
*CO: Colonel Sylvia Bannockburn

'''Morgan's Lancers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=TP2p24/>
*CO: Major Katherine Morgan

'''Carter's Commandos''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=TP2p24/>
*CO: Major Isaac Carter

===3059===
'''Bannockburn's Bandits''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp112>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 112</ref>
:* CO: Colonel David Bannockburn<ref name=FMMercsp112/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[MacLeod's Land]].<ref name=FMMercsp112/>

===3067===

'''Mech Assets''' (1 [[Company]] and 2 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/>

'''Headquarters Company'''
*CO: Colonel David Bannockburn
- Preferred Tactics: Fast reaction and flank defense force
- Notes: Support, [[DropShip]] assets and technical personnel of the unit are assigned to this company

'''1st Battalion'''
:*XO: Lt. Colonel Katherine Morgan
:-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Ground based recon and spotting, fast strike at enemy weak points. Trained in light cavalry tactics
:-Note: Unit has Reputation of stability under severe pressure

'''2nd Battalion'''
:*XO: Major Isaac Carter
:-Preferred Tactical Doctrine: Specialized in rear area strikes and infiltration
:-Note: Short one company after the [[Trinity Alliance]]'s [[Pleiades Cluster]] campaigns. Survivors of the decimated India company have been reassigned to David and Echo companies to fill their TO&E

'''Aerospace Assets''' (1 [[Squadron]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/>

'''Bannockburn Aerospace'''
:*CO: CWO Harriet Swiller
:-3 Lances individually assigned in support of the 'Mech battalions and the headquarters company

'''Infantry Assets''' (2 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMRp41/>

'''The Bandit's Boys'''
:*CO: Major Benedict Washington III
:-Golf and Huey companies are mechanized and trained in anti-'Mech tactics
:-Independent commands under the current organization of the Bandits

Dragoon Rating: C<ref name=FMMRp41/>

==Support==
The techs can cover 75% of the unit repairs and have integral [[DropShip]] support.<ref name=TP1Ep50/>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]''
* ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]''

[[Category:Mercenary Commands|Bannockburn's Bandits]]

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