History
Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers
Colonel Rangatira Ranginui “Flamestalker” Cameron, current commander of the Fusiliers, is descended from a minor, but proud, noble house located on the relatively unknown planet of Lochaber, one jump coreward of Monroe in the Crucis March. House Cameron owns Forestry Holdings and other assorted business throughout the Crucis March, Periphery and Outback regions. To protect their holdings the Cameron’s of Lochaber employed a cadre of MechWarriors.
Family local political and business interests were thriving up until the passing of his Great-Grandfather William Cameron and regency of the family estates and businesses passed to Williams brother, David. Violating his regency, David took control of the most lucrative businesses for himself, stripped Alexander, the heir apparent of his title. David left him nothing, but a few small forestry holdings before sending Alexander into exile. Just over half of the Families Mechwarriors stayed with the remaining loyalists, choosing to go into exile with Alexander M.J. Cameron, the true and rightful Heir of Lochaber. These Loyalists formed the nucleus of the newborn, Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers. Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers have served the Federated Suns as a mercenary force for just over 100 years, earning special distinction during the 3rd Succession War, the fusiliers defend the Federated Suns wherever there is need of their strength and valour.
A few years ago, in transit to a new assignment, the Fusiliers had just completed recharging their Jumpships in a Federated Suns System near Aurigan Space, when Hatchy’s Helpers called for urgent assistance. Multiple meteor strikes had sparked fiery conflagrations across much of the main continent, necessitating multiple emergency civilian evacuations. The fusiliers diverted all ships and units to assist the Helpers, Jumping in via Pirate point. Specialised 4th Battalion FireMechs, support firefighting vehicles and Fusilier Infantry with support from the Aerospace Wing, fought the fires alongside the beleaguered planetary emergency services. Fusilier Dropships, Mech Battalions and the 4th Battalion Medical units assisted in the evacuations alongside Hatchy’s Helpers, relocating thousands of people from multiple communities, earning Captain Hatchsune’s unwavering respect and enduring appreciation. Both units have come to trust and rely on each other in times of crisis, building an enduring admiration for one another. As of 3025, the regiment is a reinforced regiment with its own transport, dropships and fighter wing. Current Assignment: Codeword Classified.
Flamestalkers Highland Fusiliers 1st Battalion, “The Flamestalkers”
Colonel Rangatira Ranginui “Flamestalker” Cameron commands the First Battalion, namesake of the regiment. He is an Albion Military Academy graduate and carries himself with dignity and honour. He is usually a quiet spoken man with an unusual sense of humour. He took the reins of the regiment after the retirement of his father Mathew Cameron. The First Battalion is comprised of Assault and Heavy Battlemechs and specialises in Close Assault.
Colours
The Mechs of First Battalion are painted black, with gold piping from the torso actuator up. Patches of Clan Cameron tartan are placed on the upper left torso and around the upper legs between torso and knee actuators. Camouflage patterns may be used at the OIC’s discretion based on operation needs but are rarely used.
Insignia & Designators
The Fusiliers Insignia is emblazoned on the upper right torso over a gold roundel. On the left upper torso, the family and First Battalion insignia, a Scottish Clan Cameron Crest inside a clan knotted belt is superimposed over the Cameron tartan patch. Individual MechWarriors may display their own family heraldry/tartans on their Mechs. They may also name their mechs. The First Battalion uses the Identification Initials, FHF over Battalion Number/Mech Number.
Uniforms
On deployment, the First Battalion wears camouflage suitable to the theatre of operations. When not deployed the First Battalion wears their Black with gold piping, Davion style Fusilier jacket with clan Cameron kilts. Epaulette insignia styled on the Ancient British Armed Forces.
Flamestalkers Highland Fusiliers 2nd Battalion, “The Rowdy Colonials”
Major Robert “Call me Bob” Bruce now commands the recently reformed Second Battalion in the style indicated by the name of the battalion. The unit is often seen traversing the battlefield in a disorderly fashion (bordering on looking like a bunch of drunks) fashion. The Second Battalion is comprised of heavy and medium Battlemechs and specializes in unorthodox tactics.
Colours
The Mechs of Second Battalion are nominally painted black, but often use a gaudily painted combination of bright yellow, bright red, and bright green. Decoration is left up to the individual Mechwarriors. Camouflage patterns may be used at the OIC’s discretion based on operation needs, but second battalion doesn’t bother, preferring their “Works of Art”.
Insignia & Designators
The Fusiliers Insignia is emblazoned on the upper right torso over a blue roundel. The Second Battalion uses a picture of a Flaming Ned Kelly with guns drawn, emblazoned on the upper left torso of their mechs as their battalion patch. Individual MechWarriors may display their own family heraldry/tartans on their Mechs. They may also name their mechs. The Second Battalion uses the Identification Initials, RC over Battalion Number/Mech Number.
Uniform
On deployment, the Second Battalion wears camouflage suitable to the theatre of operations. When not deployed the Second Battalion has chosen not to wear a uniform, much to the chagrin of the Colonel.
Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers 3rd Battalion, “The Gordon Highland Light Rifles”
Major Uilleam Gordon commands Third Battalion. The Third Battalion is comprised of light and medium Battlemechs and specialises in Scouting and Hit and Run tactics.
Colours
The Mechs of Third Battalion are painted black, with gold piping from the torso actuator up. Patches of Clan Gordon tartan are placed on the upper left torso and around the upper legs between torso and knee actuators. Camouflage patterns may be used at the OIC’s discretion based on operation needs but are rarely used.
Insignia & Designators
The Fusiliers Insignia is emblazoned on the upper right torso over a white roundel. On the left upper torso, the family and Third Battalion insignia, a Shako over crossed Baker rifles inside a clan knotted belt is superimposed over the Gordon tartan patch. Individual MechWarriors may display their own family heraldry/tartans on their Mechs. They may also name their mechs. The Third Battalion uses the Identification Initials, GHLR over Battalion Number/Mech Number.
Uniforms
On deployment, the Third battalion wears camouflage suitable to the theatre of operations. When not deployed the Third battalion wears their Black with silver piping, Davion style Fusilier jacket with Clan Gordon kilts. Epaulette insignia styled on the Ancient British Armed Forces.
Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers 4th Battalion, Fusiliers Support Battalion
Major Charisse Shang commands the Fusiliers Support Battalion. Support Battalion comprises Armour & Artillery, Infantry, Medical and Firefighting units.
Colours
The vehicles of Fourth Battalion are painted black, with green piping. Decoration is left up to individual vehicle commanders. Camouflage patterns may be used at the OIC’s discretion based on operation needs but are rarely used.
Insignia & Designators
The Fusiliers Insignia is emblazoned on the upper right torso over a green roundel. On the left upper torso, the family and Fourth Battalion insignia, Celtic knotwork inside a clan knotted belt is superimposed over the Clan Cameron tartan patch. Individual MechWarriors may display their own family heraldry/tartans on their Mechs. They may also name their mechs. The Fourth Battalion uses the Identification Initials, FS over Battalion Number/Vehicle Number.
Uniforms
On deployment, the Fourth Battalion wears camouflage suitable to the theatre of operations. When not deployed the Fourth Battalion wears their Black with green piping, Davion style Fusilier jacket with Clan Gordon kilts. Epaulette insignia styled on the Ancient British Armed Forces.
Note: All Battalions have extensive training in Mountainous Terrain and Forest Operations.
Flamestalker’s Highland Fusiliers Aerospace Wing
Major Fred “Flashy” Martin commands the Aerospace wing of the Fusiliers in the style reminiscent of “Lord Flasheart” of the Ancient Terran Television Show “Blackadder”.
Unit Colours
The Fighters of the Fusilier’s Aerospace Wing are painted black with red piping. Patches of Clan Cameron tartan are placed on the upper left wing and lower right wing. Camouflage patterns may be used at the OIC’s discretion based on operation needs but are rarely used.
Insignia & Designators
The Fighters of the Fusiliers Aerospace Wing have the Fusiliers insignia emblazoned on the upper right and lower left wings over a red roundel. On the upper left and lower right wings, the Aerospace Wing insignia, a horizontal two bladed propeller inside a clan knotted belt is displayed on the upper left wing over the Cameron tartan patch. Individual MechWarriors may display their own family heraldry/tartans on their Fighters. They may also name their mechs. The Aerospace Wing uses the Identification Initials, FTS over Battalion Number/Fighter Number.
Uniforms
On deployment, the Aerospace Wing wears camouflage suitable to the theatre of operations. When not deployed the Aerospace Wing wears their black with red piping, Davion style Fusilier jacket with Clan Gordon kilts. Epaulette insignia styled on the Ancient British Armed Forces.
Note: When on assignment with Hatchy’s Helpers a pink stripe with a Hatchy’s Helpers logo is applied to all Battlemechs, Fighters and Vehicles.
Flamestalker’s Highland Unit Commanders, Circa 3025
First Battalion CO: Colonel Rangatira Ranginui “Flamestalker” Cameron, Grandson of the unit founder, Alexander M.J. “Flamestalker” Cameron. The Colonel pilots a modified heirloom Stalker-3F. Every Colonel of the unit adopts the call sign “Flamestalker” on taking command.
First Battalion XO: Leftenant Colonel Robert Ian “Gray Ghost” Livingstone. Ian is also the units Intelligence Officer. Leftenant Colonel Livingstone pilots an heirloom Highlander 732B, which due to lack of parts is currently downgraded to a standard 733.
Second Battalion CO: Major Robert “Call Me Bob” Bruce. Major Bruce pilots a Highlander 733, nicknamed “Thunderbox”.
Second Battalion XO: Captain Bluey “Barge-Arse” Hills. Captain Hills pilots a Thunderbolt TDR-5S.
Third Battalion CO: Major Uilleam Gordon. Major Gordon pilots a Phoenix Hawk PXH-1
Third Battalion XO: Captain Jasmin Shaw. Captain Shaw pilots a Firestarter FS9-H.
Fourth Battalion: Commander Major Charisse Shaw.
Aerospace Wing: Major Fred “Flashy” Martin
Flamestalker’s Highland Fusilier Transport Support:
Jumpships: 1 Starlord Jumpship, “Ben Nevis”, and 2 Invader Class Jumpships, “High Road” and “Low Road”
First Battalion: 2 Overlord Class Dropships, “Fort William” (outfitted for Regimental Command) and the “Lochaber Axe”.
Second Battalion: 3 Union Cass Dropships, “The Dunny Dropper”, “Larrikin Lassie” and “Rattlin’ Roarin’ Willie”.
Third Battalion: 3 Union Class Dropships, “Gordon’s Lament”, “A Wee Dram” and “Cock of the North”.
Fourth Battalion: 2 Overlord Class Dropships “Hector MacDonald”, (Armour, Artillery and Infantry), “St Andrew”, (Medical and Firefighting).
Aerospace Wing: 2 Leopard CV Class Dropships, “The Flying Scotsman”, “Outback Flyer”.
Note: The Starlord Jumpship one of few Jumpships equipped with a Lithium-Fusion Battery.
Insignia by: Flamestalker
Paint Scheme by: Flamestalker
Mech repainted by: Flamestalker/LegendKiller
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Original Artwork: flyingdebris for Piranha Games Inc.
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