Magyari's Irregulars, MRBC Report

Magyari’s Irregulars

MRBC Update 01-01-3145

Force Strength

At present, the Irregulars field two full companies of troops. Alpha Company is made up entirely of BattleMechs, and is commanded directly by Major Magyari. The recent replacement of the entire assault lance has left the company somewhat disorganised; while the new ‘Mechs in the lance would be better suited to other units then working together, Irisz is loathe to break up existing and proven lances at this stage.

Bravo company is something of a mixed bag of different units. Originally made up of an all-armour company and an all-infantry/Battle Armour one, a combination of battlefield attrition and Irisz’s restructuring of the unit to trim out the dead wood has seen it slimmed down to its current state. Bravo is rarely deployed as a whole unit but rather as needed in support of Alpha. Captain Joon sees this as an erosion of his position, but his loyalty to the unit as a whole has kept him in line.

An air lance rounds out the unit’s structure; primarily used for support of their ground forces, the Irregulars’ two fighters are both well-maintained but often see little use. As a result, while their pilots are capable, the quality of their performance is slipping due to a lack of activity.

Support

The combination of Irisz Magyari’s reforms of the unit and a legacy of technical support going back to the earliest incarnations of the Irregulars have served them well. The Irregulars have a full staff of capable technicians who are capable of handling all their support and maintenance needs, although the days of the unit sporting an array of individually customised BattleMechs are long over. The technical crews have access to a Savoir Repair Vehicle that is used to repair and recover units in the field, further expanding their capabilities.

In addition, the Irregulars have access to several quality doctors and a number of field medical teams. Doctor Sebastian Williams can often be found at the edge of the battlefield, providing support from a MIT23 MASH unit. Conversely, Doctor Hadrain Cartright provides support “at home”, including immunisations and regular checkups.

Transport

The Irregulars own a pair of dropships that represent the spectrum of transport found in the mercenary word. The Trutzburg-class (TBD) is relatively new, having been bought fresh in 3130. Well maintained and crewed with capable personnel, its capabilities (and not inconsiderable firepower) have been invaluable to the unit. In the field, the (TBD) acts as the Irregulars’ command centre, becoming almost a mobile fortress itself.

The same cannot be said for the Gazelle-class Duchess Royston. An elderly, decrepit ship, it is poorly maintained and in run-down condition. Its systems are a mess of jury-rigged, patched and bypassed components, and the ship itself is prone to malfunctions and is generally uncomfortable and unpleasant to use. Given that it is only carrying half its capacity, the burden on its systems is somewhat reduced, but that is only a minor relief.

While their own craft cover all their dropship needs, the Irregulars do not own or have access to their own Jumpship and, as such, are dependent on their employers for interstellar transport.

Insignia and Colours

The Irregulars insignia is a downward-pointing arrowhead, with alternating red, white and blue stripes. The insignia is typically painted on the shoulders or legs of BattleMechs, on one side of the front of Combat Vehicles and on one wing or the tail of aerospace fighters. The Irregulars’ units are painted in a three-tone blue colour scheme with a red trim. As an option, pilots may paint one arm of their ‘Mech (or a portion of the vehicle or one wing of a fighter) in a different colour if they choose.

Despite their history, the Irregulars do not have any sort of uniform.