FCBC-3 Chpt 4

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==Fate Can Be Cruel Chapter 4 - Year 3035==
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===March===
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====Free Rasalhague Republic Army (3135)====
1st March, 3035
Rasalhague (Free Rasalhague Republic)
General Anastasius Focht, commander KungsArmee, had spent the last couple of months working with General Christian Månsdottir on how to best assemble the KungsArmee. Out on the space port, 8 Mammoth Dropships from the Terran Hegemony were being unloaded, in addition, they had received word that the equipment from the Lyran Commonwealth and Draconis Combine were on the way. At least this allowed them both to slowly work out some sort of TOE. Every now and then, one of them would walk over to the large board and point to a command and make notations. On the large board were:
'KungsArmee - State of the Free Rasalhague Republic Army
Drakøns Brigade
1st Drakøns (Vet)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
2nd Drakøns (Reg)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
3rd Drakøns (Vet)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
4th Drakøns (Reg)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
5th Drakøns (Vet)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
6th Drakøns (Vet)- 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
The Heavy weight Drakøns formed the armored fist of the KungsArmee, the 5th Drakøns was formed from the 9th Rasalhague Regulars while the 6th Drakøns came from the 20th and 22nd Rasalhague Regulars. 
Freeman Brigade
1st Freeman (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Batt, 1 Armor Batt, 1 Infantry Batt
2nd Freeman (Grn) - 2 Battlemech Batt, 1 Armor Batt, 1 Infantry Batt
3rd Freeman (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Batt, 1 Armor Batt, 1 Infantry Batt
4th Freeman (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Batt, 1 Armor Batt, 1 Infantry Batt
5th Freeman (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Batt, 1 Armor Batt, 1 Infantry Batt
The Medium weight Freeman took the form of combined arms Regiments. This made them ideal for garrison operations. The 4th was formed from the 5th Rasalhague Regulars, whose survivors had been released from POW camps after the fighting ended. The 5th was formed from the 25th Rasalhague Regulars surviving troops.
Hussars Brigade
1st Hussars (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
2nd Hussars (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
3rd Hussars (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
4th Hussars (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
5th Hussars (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
The Hussars absorbed the remaining former Rasalhague Regulars. Using Light and Medium machines, they were ideal for swift operations and rapid response.
Kavalleri Brigade
1st Kavalleri (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment, 3 Armor Regiment, 3 Infantry Regiment
2nd Kavalleri (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment, 3 Armor Regiment, 3 Infantry Regiment
3rd Kavalleri (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment, 3 Armor Regiment, 3 Infantry Regiment
4th Kavalleri (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment, 3 Armor Regiment, 3 Infantry Regiment
The Kavalleri were copied from the Federated Suns Ceti Hussars. In as much as they used Combat Commands. Each Combat Command was formed with a Battlemech Battalion, Armor Regiment, Infantry Regiment. While the Battlemechs were Light weight, the Armor was of Heavy weight.
Gunzburg Eagles
Gunzburg Eagles (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment, 1 Aerospace Wing
The only Assault weight command in the KungsArmee, formed from the 1st Tyre when it was deactivated after the fighting.
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Terra (Terran Hegemony)
"You realize that we are coming awfully close to breaking our vow on not selling military technology to everyone." Commanding General Michelle Mitchell said
"We are not selling technology, what we are selling is equipment that only uses the technology that they possess. Your only tossing this at me because you are not keen on my suggestion." Director-General Anastasia Cameron her her mother and leading general
"Shipping 2 Regiments of Star League era Battlemechs to the Outworlds Alliance, Magistracy of Canopus and Taurian Concordat makes no sense. None of them have recovered any of the tech like the Houses have." Michelle argued again
"Like I explained five times already. They need these Battlemechs to prevent one of the Houses from seeing an easy prey item. The only other way is to offer them Hegemony protection, and that is taking sides, which I will not commit us to. Just like you do not like my order to NOT field the Bandit Hover Tank we stole from Wolf's Dragoons. Though I agree the modular nature of them makes for some nice surprises, I do not want to tip our hand that they are penetrated. Current estimates are by 3040, just about every House will have recovered their tech level to what they were before the 1st SW, except building warships. And that is only because that information is not on the Helm Core's. As far as HemSec can tell, we are the only ones that have the ability to build warships."Anastasia Cameron explained
"Well, let us not count those former Comstar folks out. They are now calling themselves the Word of Blake. I know you have seen the deep audit reports, same as me. For over a century Comstar, or a faction of it was purchasing over 200 Billion C-Bills worth of gold and germanium every year. We have not located where they hid it either, we know for sure it never came back to Terra. And the Word is now selling HPG parts and equipment to the Free Worlds League. Bet you twenty that within 3-5 years the Free Worlds League will want us to turn over their HPG grid to the Word." Michelle said
"Yes, I have seen the reports. No bet mom, but until they do, we need to make sure we can still penetrate any Word HPG at will. How we go about that, I have no clue and really do not want to lose anyone trying to penetrate the Word." Anastasia replied
===April===
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1st April, 3035
New Avalon (Federated Commonwealth)
"Director-General Cameron, a pleasure to speak with you so soon. What can I do for you?" First Prince Hanse Davion asked
"It's Ana, Prince Davion. More of a courtesy call. I figured it best if you hear it from me than from Quintus Allard or his kid. I need to level the playing field some, there are quite a few nations that are feeling very hinky at the tech revolution the Great Houses are having. As such, I am going to transfer 2 Regiments of Star League era Battlemechs to the Magistracy of Canopus, Taurian Concordat, and Outworlds Alliance." she told him.
"Then it is still, Hanse. Not going to say I am all bright and cheerful to hear it, but I guess I can live with that." Hanse replied
"Glad to hear it, Hanse. Guess now I will drop the shoe on you. I am also going to transfer 5 Regiments of Star League era Battlemechs to the Capellan Confederation. You did a number on their military in 3028, and we did not help the situation when we beat down the MAC on Sarna. They would have lost against Canopus and Andurien if they still had to guard against the Federated Suns. You heard about the former Comstar folks in the Free Worlds League?" Anastasia asked
"Your killing me, Ana. Hell, the Capellan March is still a problem to me and do not trust the Capellan Confederation. This could spell some serious trouble. And yes, calling themselves Word of Blake now. We are not having much luck penetrating them, so I hope your having better luck in that arena." Hanse repliedshe told him.
"Not really. We know they have about 9 Divisions in their version of the ComGuard. And we kicked them out of their home and right now, the Free Worlds League is a motel for them. I would prefer to discourage the big bad wolf from thinking the Capellan Confederation is easy prey." she told him.
"You going by hunch or do you have Intel to back that up?" Hanse Davion asked with a serious look on his face.
"Pure gut feeling, Hanse. They just have a lot of idle hands, and that could spell trouble." she candidly told him.
"Okay, give Candace her toys. I trust her, she is not crazy like her father or sister were. I kind of like having a semi-secure border for a change." Hanse told her.
"Excellent, I knew you would be a good sport about it. We will speak again soon." Anastasia Cameron replied as she signed off.
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15th April, 3035
Sian (Capellan Confederation)
The Monolith Jumpships, SLS Flaming Star and SLS Stellar Nova, had been waiting at the abandoned Harbin system along with SLS Harold B. Wright, one of the Hegemony's Carmondy Class Surveillance Vessels for 2 weeks awaiting their final orders. On getting them, they left SLS Harold B. Wright there and jumped for Sian. Their arrival caused a bit of a stir, but a HPG message from Director General 2 weeks ago had warned Chancellor Candace Liao to expect them. 
"SLS Flaming Star, this is Sian Nadir Control. Your commanding officer is cleared for shuttle departure per previous request."
Three hours later, Commander Valerie Sparks boarded the Olympus Station and was escorted to a very secure area on the huge grav deck. After a short wait, a regal woman walked in. "Commander Sparks is it? I am Chancellor Candace Liao, I think you have a message for me to hand deliver?"
"Yes ma'am." She opened the small briefcase and extracted a hand written letter and handed it over.
"Thank you, not up to speed on addressing heads of state I see." Chancellor Candace Liao said
"No ma'am. The Terran Hegemony is not real big on all the pomp and such. Even our Generals and Admirals eat the same food as the lowest soldier in the field usually in the same mess tent." Commander Sparks replied
Chancellor Candace Liao smiled as she opened the letter and read it. No back up in her at all, sort of refreshing. I so tire of all the head to floor stuff that has been drilled into my own people, she thought.
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Chancellor Liao,
These two ships carry 18 Dropships containing 5 Battlemech Regiments using Star League technology. In addition, they also contain several thousand tons of supplies and material to keep them in operation until such time as your nation can support them yourselves. I have also included a design we never placed into production, which you should be able to get into production fairly quickly. To assist in this Commander Sparks also has a data stick for you. On it you will find the location of a Star League Research Facility on Victoria. We verified it's location many years ago and made sure it was sealed. Inside are the means to manufacture almost all of the material for 4 Battlemech designs. Also, on the data stick you will find the needed information to place this facility back into service and instructions on how to move to a different design if you so desire. These are Star League era production lines, so treat them gently.
Director-General Anastasia Cameron
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"I believe you have a data stick for me?" Chancellor Candace Liao asked, forcing herself to remain calm, which was not easy as this was a god send.
Without a word, Commander Sparks handed the data stick over.
"Thank you, Commander Sparks. You may detach your Dropships when you are ready and feel free to have your crew come aboard this facility for some shore leave. Free of charge, courtesy of the Capellen Confederation." Chancellor Candace Liao said with a sweep of her arm and a slight bow.
===May===
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1st May, 3035
Sian (Capellan Confederation)
Justin Allard studied the manifest for all the new Battlemechs being off loaded at the space port. It was a very impressive list and many of the configurations he did know which resulted in him having to refer to the included design specs to find out all he could about them. This addition would go a long way to helping rebuild the CCAF. Lucky for them, most of the designs sent to them were designs that current manufacturer could build, since they already built lower tech designs.
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Battlemech Transfer
Marauder MAD-2R - 36
Catapult CPLT-C1b - 36
Highlander HGN-732b - 36
Ostroc OSR-2Cb - 72
Griffin GRF-2N - 72
Shadow Hawk SHD-2Hb - 72
Archer ARC-2Rb - 72
Pillager PLG-3Z - 36
Emperor EMP-6A - 36
Warhammer WHM-7A - 72
In addition, the plans and specs for the VND-2L Vindicator looked to be quite an improvement. Using a 225XL engine, the speed was boosted to 86KPH. Eleven double heat sinks, jump distance was increased to 150 meters. The LRM-5 was increased to a LRM-10 with 2 tons of CASE protected ammunition. Double MPL provided close range firepower. All fitted on an Endo Steel chassis and armor was near max with 9.5 tons of standard armor. It would take some time to get the much-needed recovered technology into production to make use of this blessing.
He switched his attention to the current CCAF rolls and their TOE structure. Even after these years, the CCAF was still brutally battered from the 4th SW. But these new Battlemechs would allow the CCAF to transfer older equipment so that new formations could be rebuilt. They did not lack for troops but equipment. They would be able to afford to assist their few Mercenary commands in rebuilding. Not right now. The CCAF must focus on rebuilding shattered commands and bringing understaffed commands to full strength.
====CCAF (3035)====
Capellan Hussars
Blandford's Grenadiers (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment (Upgrade)
Prefectorate Guard (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment (Upgrade)
Red Lancers (Elite) - 1 Battlemech Regiment (Upgrade)
St. Ives Armored Cavalry
1st St. Ives Lancers (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment (Upgrade)
2nd St. Ives Lancers (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
St. Ives Cheveau Legers (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment (Upgrade)
St. Ives Cheveau Legers (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
Confederation Reserve Cavalry
1st Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Grn) - (1 Regiment to bring to 100%)
2nd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Battalion (2 Batt to bring to 100%)
3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry (Grn) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Blackwind Lancers (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Kincade's Rangers (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Stapleton's Grenadiers (Reg) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
Chesterton Reserves
Sung's Cuirassiers (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Kingston's Legionnaires (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Regiment
Sian Reserves
Ishara's Grenadiers (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Kamakura's Hussars (Reg) - 2 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
Warrior House Orders
Warrior House Imarra (Vet) - 2 Battlemech Battalion
Warrior House Kamata (Vet) - 2 Battlemech Battalion
Warrior House Hiritsu (Reg) - (2 Batt to bring to 100%)
Warrior House Dai Da Chi (Vet) - 2 Battlemech Battalion
Warrior House Fujita (Vet) - 2 Battlemech Battalion
Warrior House Ma-Tsu Kai (Vet) - 2 Battlemech Battalion
Warrior House Ijori (Vet) - 1 Battlemech Battalion (1 Batt to bring to 100%)
===October===
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12th October, 3035
Strana Mechty (Kerensky Cluster)Clans Capital World
Inside the Grand Council, ilKhan Gerrik N'Buta took the podium. "Khan Helen Moreau, explain yourself to the Grand Council on why your exploration teams drove so deeply into the Inner Sphere?"
Khan Helen Moreau, Clan Burrock stood slowly "IlKhan, fellow Khans. The decision was made by the commander of the exploration teams when we learned of this return of the Terran Hegemony. With Cameron leading it. My scout team advanced far enough to view the arrival of several ships that appear to be Aegis Cruisers but modified to carry many Dropships. My vessel did not register any incoming emergence wave, or any other indicators of an arrival. The ships were just there and were only spotted by us when they began broadcasting radio waves." 
"A Major General Kimberly Prater identified herself as command of the 9th Infantry Division, Hegemony Armed Forces during broadcasts in the open. It seems a new nation has been formed, called the Free Rasalhague Republic and both Lyran and Combine forces did not appear to agree with that decision and attacked on many worlds. Those forces were either defeated or surrendered after a few months fighting. So even though our advance was performed without prior notice to the Grand Council, valuable information was recovered."
One, the Terran Hegemony at least has access to warships.
Two, the Terran Hegemony does in fact exist and has control of the HPG network in the Inner Sphere. They defeated Comstar and hold Terra.
Three, a new nation, the Free Rasalhague Republic has been formed.
Four, the Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns have merged their military, the Federated Commonwealth, the largest in the Inner Sphere.
Five, intercepted communications reveal the rediscovery of much lost technology.
"This is vital information and was worth the risk to get it. We have also managed to locate quite a few suitable forward base locations and I am sure that Clan Goliath Scorpion has found the same. Many pirate bands are located in the periphery surrounding the Inner Sphere. One such band attacked one of my ships and was taken prisoner. During questioning we learned of many groups on the far side of the Inner Sphere, but we also learned of a region of space that all the pirates avoid at all costs. They say that any and all that venture into that region of space are never heard from again. They also said that the region they fear seems to be getting larger. It extends from the Outworlds Alliance to the Taurian Concordant. If a Trial of Grievance is called for, I stand ready to accept." When no calls came forward, she sat back down.
"This new information changes many things in the current plans. We will need time to adjust our planning to account for the new information gathered. All Khans have been given copies of the new information for their study." ilKhan Gerrik N'Buta said
"IlKhan, we should move now. To wait any longer will only allow the Inner Sphere to grow stronger." Khan Leo Showers, Clan Smoke Jaguar demanded 
"We are not ready. Even your Jaguars have not managed to quell even one planet. Reports even say that the resistence is growing against your forces there." ilKhan Gerrik N'Buta replied
Khan Leo Showers remained silent, but he looked like he would explode at any second as he sat back down. ilKhan Gerrik N'Buta knew he had made an enemy today, one that would be trouble down the road.
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