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Hammerhands?

I was misunderstood. 
I don't think that Hammerhands are the best 'Mechs for this job.

First Division: The Peacemakers

Founded from the core of the Peacemakers mercenary battalion, the Peacemakers have run on a philosophy of hard-hitting lightning warfare since their creation.  After the conclusion of the Jihad, General Hallis began systematically reorganizing and building up his erstwhile unit to best act on their new charter; the protection of the citizens of the Elysian Republic from all enemies, foreign and domestic.  Within ten years a reinforced Battalion grew to the size of full BattleMech Regiment and supporting Brigades of armor and infantry.  To date the First Division is still the most prestigious military post a member of the EDF can be assigned, and retired members fly the colors of the unit proudly, well into old age.   The Insignia is the same as the Blue Star Irregulars, with crossed revolvers under the Blue Star of Kerensky.

Colors: paying homage to their roots as the Blue Star Irregulars, the 1st Division Battlemechs paint their machines a solid dark blue scheme that appears black under any but the best lighting.  1st Division armor paints their tanks an appropriate Drab (olive for woodland/mountian, Slate for City, White for Arctic and Yellow for Desert) with with complimenting Breaker Striping. ( Brown, Red, Pale Blue or Slate)

Tactics: Staying true to the “hit hard before they have a chance to punch back” the 1st Division largely focuses on mobile warfare, preferring to close quickly and keep foes off balance.  Every member is extensively trained to relay information to other elements quickly and efficiently, minimizing any Blue/Blue incidents in the chaos of war.

Officers:

TAS Georges Clemenceau
Captain Samantha Kim /Veteran crew/ Fanatical
An article in the EDF military charter leaves the Dart Class Cruiser Georges Clemenceau constantly on the roster of the First Division, where it has served as the primary transport and support vessel since the days of the Peacemakers.  The Clemenceau’s crew is well trained in orbit to surface support fire. 

21st Rim Worlds Regiment “The Phoenix”
BattleMech Regiment/ Veteran/ Fanatical
CO: General Yitzchak Gvaram
The Phoenix was refurbished recently, receiving a fair amount of new material as the Jihad era hodgepodge has been phased out.  Like the Star League from so long before, the 21st often fields entire companies of one design.  The 21st is a decidedly top-heavy unit, but mass does not hamper their adherence to the “Hallis doctrine of lightning warfare.”  Their commanding officer is almost always the first one off and last one aboard the ERS Bonhomme Richard, the Conquistador dropship that has carried the 21st for the past forty-three years.

1894th Light Horse Regiment- “The Little Boys”
BattleMech Regiment/ Regular/Reliable
CO:  Colonel Asaf Mizrahi
A much lighter composition than the 21st regiment, but no less well equipped, the 1894th possesses a tactical and strategic mobility that allows it to harass foes on multiple fronts efficiently.  Taking to the Badger Omnimech and Wolverine II very well they have used their assets to effectively repel at least ten separate pirate raids without having to call on support from the Armored Corps or PDFs.

1st Armored Brigade
2 Armor Regiments/Regular/Reliable
CO:  Brigadier General Tali Dayan

    1st Elysian Manticores “The First and Only”
        CO:  Colonel Jung Dae-Kim

    41st Marseille Cannoniers
        CO:  Lt. Colonel Marion Forestier

2nd Armored Brigade
2 Armor Regiments/Regular/Reliable

    18th New Edinburgh Panzers
        CO Lt Colonel Hirosuke Matsunaka
   
    32nd Seoul Strikers
        CO: Lt. Colonel Arnold Vakarian

The 1st Armored is made up entirely of combat assets, limiting  thier ability to provide engineering support to the Division.  One of every 3 vehicles is an upgraded Manticore tank with other vehicles appearing where they are needed.  Because each armored Regiment is deployed to one of three Alpha Colonies, and their makeup is well suited to native environments, the 1st Armored is able to respond quickly to threats, though not with overwhelming force.  the 2nd Armored is Structured in a more traditional manner, with rougly one Battalion of the Brigade being dedicated to non combat applications.

103rd Infantry Brigade
3 Infantry Regiments/Regular/Questionable
CO Brigadier General Ibrahim Hakim

    15th Mechanized Cavalry
        CO Major Robert Fisher
    20th El Dorado Rifles
        CO Major Karl Chrisholm
    4th Engineers Regiment
        CO Lt. Colonel Natasha Abrosimova


Thanks to the reinforced nature of EDF infantry, including VTOL and artillery assets the 103rd is able to be widespread and react with proper force in a given situation.  Built in battle armor platoons in each infantry company are able to provide heavy firepower in a needed situation.  Discipline has become a problem in the 103rd however with members being more loyal to the planet they are stationed on than the Republic as a whole.

8th Tactical Fighter Squadron “The Seekers”
Tactical Fighter Squadron/Elite/Reliable
CO: Major  Charles Latta

Another side effect of being assigned the Clemenceau is that the 1st Division can call on the 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron for support when needed.  Well trained in ground support and air superiority options, the 8th have consistently ranked Number 1 among TFS in the Elysian navy, making them the flagship of aerospace units.  Each 12 plane squadron of the 8th paints their planes according to their squadron call sign - blue, white, and black.