Approved NPC 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company

[Teresa Zambrano | Darth Pellax]

• Intent: To create a company that is part of the 23rd Blackened Valkyrie Regiment
• Image Credit: My own art
• Role: This unit is part of the forces that is under the ownership of Teresa Zambrano | Darth Pellax
• Permissions: X
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• Unit Name: 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company
• Affiliation: The Kainite Teresa Zambrano | Darth Pellax Darth Carnifex
• Classification: Engineers, Artillery, Light armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor
• Description: The 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company is a formidable force, with a seamless fusion of tank regiments and mechanized infantry. This distinguished unit harnesses the brute strength of advanced armored tanks and the swift mobility of high-tech personnel carriers, enabling rapid deployments and devastating assaults in any environment. The 23rd Blackened excels in large-scale battles, urban warfare, and high-intensity skirmishes. Their unparalleled coordination and tactical prowess allow them to execute complex operations with precision, making them an overwhelming force capable of breaking enemy defences and securing critical victories in the ever-shifting theatre of war.

• Unit Size: Medium (moderately sized units, often specialized)
• Unit Availability: Uncommon (some, replaceable, enough to support)
• Unit Experience: Trained
• Equipment:
  • Taral-type Sith Trooper Armor
  • L0-1C
  • G1 OmniLink
  • DS-102 Aegis-type Personal Energy Shield
  • Neahtid Earpiece
    
    
  • KCR-62 | Kainate Combat Rifle Model Sixty-Two
  • KCR-22 | Kainate Combat Rifle Model Twenty-Two
  • Hâsk-type Vibrosword (Officers)
    
    
  • Parang-type Light Repulsortank
  • Warblade-type Medium Repulsortank
  • Lanvorak-type Heavy Repulsortank
  • AT-LST "Sanngriðr"
  • FAE/V-01 "Emeici" Shock Attack Speeder Bike
  • Krovos-class Rapid Assault Transport
• Combat Function: Mechanized infantry units are equipped with armored personnel carriers (APCs) or infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to enhance their mobility, protection, and firepower on the battlefield. These units can rapidly deploy to and maneuver within combat zones, providing versatile support in various operations. The mechanized infantry's primary role is to perform combined arms tactics, working closely with tanks and artillery to exploit breaches, secure objectives, and maintain sustained pressure on enemy forces. Their vehicles offer significant protection against small arms fire and shrapnel, allowing soldiers to arrive at the frontlines ready for immediate action and to engage in both offensive and defensive operations effectively.

Spoiler: Tactics

• Offensive Operations: Conducting offensive maneuvers to seize and secure objectives, supported by armored vehicles.
• Fire and Movement: Advancing under covering fire while providing suppressive fire to support the movement of friendly forces.
• Ambush: Setting up surprise attacks on enemy forces using the firepower and mobility of armored vehicles.
• Reconnaissance in Force: Deploying mechanized units to gather information and probe enemy positions while maintaining combat readiness.
• Flanking Maneuvers: Using the speed and mobility of armored vehicles to outflank and encircle enemy positions.
• Assault: Conducting coordinated attacks on enemy positions with combined infantry and armored vehicle units.
• Breaching: Using specialized equipment and tactics to breach enemy obstacles and defensive lines.
• Urban Warfare: Engaging in combat operations in built-up areas, utilizing armored vehicles for cover and firepower.
• Clearing Operations: Conducting systematic clearing of enemy-held areas, buildings, and strongpoints with infantry and armored support.
• Rapid Deployment: Utilizing the mobility of mechanized units to quickly respond to threats and exploit opportunities on the battlefield.
• Support by Fire: Providing suppressive fire to cover the movement of friendly forces and suppress enemy positions.
• Counterinsurgency Operations: Conducting operations to defeat and contain insurgency, utilizing armored vehicles for mobility and protection.
• Securing Critical Points: Occupying and securing key terrain features, road junctions, and other critical points to control the battlefield.
• Defensive Operations: Establishing defensive positions and utilizing armored vehicles for protection and firepower against enemy attacks.
• Combined Arms Integration: Integrating infantry, armor, artillery, and other supporting elements to achieve tactical and operational objectives.
• Mobile Resupply: Utilizing armored vehicles to transport ammunition, supplies, and reinforcements to frontline units during combat operations.
• Reconnaissance by Fire: Using the firepower of armored vehicles to provoke enemy reactions and gather intelligence on enemy positions and strengths.
• Withdrawal Operations: Conducting organized withdrawals while maintaining defensive positions and covering the movement of friendly forces with armored vehicles.

• Force Abilities (Force User Units Only): N/A

1. Enhanced Mobility and Protection: Mechanized infantry units benefit from armored personnel carriers (APCs) or infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), which provide both mobility and protection on the battlefield. This allows them to swiftly deploy, maneuver, and engage enemy forces while offering increased survivability against small arms fire and shrapnel.
2. Combined Arms Tactics: Mechanized infantry excels in combined arms operations, coordinating closely with tanks, artillery, and other supporting elements to execute complex maneuvers. Their ability to integrate firepower from various sources enhances their effectiveness in offensive assaults, defensive operations, and maintaining sustained pressure on enemy forces.

1. Reliance on Logistics: The specialized vehicles and equipment used by mechanized infantry impose significant logistical demands. Maintaining a steady supply of fuel, ammunition, and spare parts is essential for sustained operations, and disruptions to supply lines can hamper their effectiveness on the battlefield.
2. Vulnerability to Anti-Armor Threats: Despite their armored protection, mechanized infantry units remain vulnerable to anti-armor threats such as Ion, anti-tank missiles, and improvised explosive devices. These weapons can disable or destroy their vehicles, causing significant casualties and reducing their combat effectiveness.

In 900 ABY, Darth Carnifex, leader of the Kainite, sought to bolster his faction's ground forces. To achieve this, he established the 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company and placed them under the command of his wife, Darth Pellax. This elite unit was designed for rapid deployment, heavy assault, and high-risk ground operations that required both firepower and tactical precision.

The first soldiers of the 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company were selected from the most elite troopers and tank operators within the Kainite ranks. They underwent rigorous training in advanced armored warfare, mechanized tactics, and coordinated assault maneuvers, making them masters of both conventional and unconventional mechanized warfare.

During their initial training, the 23rd Blackened Mechanized Company participated in gruelling war games on Bothawui, perfecting their synchronized maneuvers and honing their ability to strike swiftly and decisively. This early preparation demonstrated their potential and solidified their reputation as a formidable force within the Kainite's military structure.

Operating from their heavily fortified base Malsheem, the Company has since expanded their capabilities, becoming renowned for their ability to execute complex ground operations with unparalleled efficiency. Under Darth Pellax's leadership, they continue to be a crucial element in advancing the Kainite's objectives across the galaxy.

 

[Judah Lesan]

Teresa Zambrano | Darth Pellax

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