Headquarters of the Roving Golems Merc Company

Sideblog of @bilgetoad where I post about my Battletech OCs

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Roving Golems TO&E (c. 3058)

Recon Lance

Major Alena Kusova, Assassin ASN-21

Sergeant Livia Cruz, Firefly FFL-4B

Joe Kresback, Vulcan VL-2T

Gretchen von Edelreich, Valkyrie VLK-QD

Battle Lance

Captain Leo Zwiebel, Merlin MLN-1A

Sergeant Klass Orlov, Ostsol OTL-4D

Madeline Wesley, Scorpion SCP-1O

Bunjiro, Shadow Hawk SHD-2D2

Fire Lance

Lieutenant Silva Song, Longbow LGB-7Q

Sergeant Laura Zheng, Cataphract CTF-3L

Rudolf Steiner, Bushwacker BSW-X1

Marie-Christine von Edelreich, Atlas AS7-K

Other:

Bernard Rockfort, quartermaster

Captain Nikos Rubeas, Leopard-class Dropship Laskarina

Myrtle Kresback, operations coordinator

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Roving Golems TO&E (c. 3058)

Recon Lance

Major Alena Kusova, Assassin ASN-21

Sergeant Livia Cruz, Firefly FFL-4B

Joe Kresback, Vulcan VL-2T

Gretchen von Edelreich, Valkyrie VLK-QD

Battle Lance

Captain Leo Zwiebel, Merlin MLN-1A

Sergeant Klass Orlov, Ostsol OTL-4D

Madeline Wesley, Scorpion SCP-1O

Bunjiro, Shadow Hawk SHD-2D2

Fire Lance

Lieutenant Silva Song, Longbow LGB-7Q

Sergeant Laura Zheng, Cataphract CTF-3L

Rudolf Steiner, Bushwacker BSW-X1

Marie-Christine von Edelreich, Atlas AS7-K

Other:

Bernard Rockfort, quartermaster

Captain Nikos Rubeas, Leopard-class Dropship Laskarina

Myrtle Kresback, operations coordinator

[roving-golems-mercs]

Reblogging the roster again now that every bio is linked.

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Now that I've posted bios for all fifteen(!) characters in the TO&E, I'll probably post little random snippets of stuff that wasn't in there, and I'm starting to plan out an actual short story, probably about the unit's involvement in Operation GUERRERO.

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Also huge shout out to anyone who interacts with these posts. I started this blog as an outlet for myself, and even one person laying eyes on these characters is more than I'd anticipated. 💚

[roving-golems-mercs]

Now that I've posted bios for all fifteen(!) characters in the TO&E, I'll probably post little random snippets of stuff that wasn't in there, and I'm starting to plan out an actual short story, probably about the unit's involvement in Operation GUERRERO.

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Nikos Rubeas (he/him)

Rank: Captain Age: 46 (born 3012) Ship: Leopard-class Dropship Laskarina

Appearance: A middle-aged man of ruddy complexion, Nikos stands roughly 5’4” and sports a thick, bushy gray mustache to match his curly gray hair. He wears the uniform of FWL naval personnel: utilitarian green overalls, an open-front gray jacket, and a green officer’s beret. He does not wear any rank insignia on the wrists, and he has resized the overalls to accommodate the substantial gut he has cultivated over the years. Underneath his uniform, Nikos also wears his Orthodox cross necklace.

Bio: The second son of an earl, Nikos grew up in relative privilege on the FWL world of Romita. Not in a position to inherit his father’s title, he enrolled in the Dropship officer program at the Lloyd Marik-Stanley Aerospace School, hoping for his own command. While he kept up adequately in his training, he cared more for social escapades with his peers, especially messing with the cadets from the Allison Mechwarrior Institute. One day, he and his classmates stole shorts and utility vests that some mechwarrior cadets needed for a sim battle test, forcing them to pilot the sims naked. One of these cadets was Leo Zwiebel, and the two of them began to escalate pranks against each other. The pranks quickly developed into furtive hookups, and by graduation they were inseparable. 

When Leo was assigned to the 25th Marik Militia, Nikos pulled some strings to get a place on one of the regiment’s Leopard Dropships. He served as first officer as the ship carried Alena and Leo’s recon lance through the battle of Cursa, earning himself a citation for dropping the lance while under heavy enemy fire. Nikos was all in on the idea of going independent, and after the war he used every favor and C-Bill he had to get his hands on his own Leopard, which he named the Laskarina. 

The Laskarina has been the unit's transport since the beginning, and even now that they need to contact an additional dropship, Nikos makes sure that his ship is always ready to pull the mercs from trouble, leaving the ‘Mechs behind if necessary. He loves the ship almost as much as his husband, and the cockpit is absolutely covered in ostentatious decorations: deeply colored fabrics, a few religious icons, and paintings in the corridors. While a Leopard is not a comfortable space for leisure time, the three founders (himself, Major Alena Kusova, and his husband Captain Leo Zwiebel) occasionally use the Laskarina’s galley when they want to spend an evening reminiscing about their long friendship.

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Thank you very much! While I'm here, what do you think of my favorite boy the Bushwacker?

I quite like the Bushwhacker! I'm a fan of funky asymmetrical 'Mechs. And the Bushwhacker is not only that, but packs in a lot of firepower. A bit more armor wouldn't hurt it though.

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Thoughts on the Shockwave?

It is dar from the most aesthetically pleasing 'Mech ever made, and it is a shame the standard configuration does not have just 1 more double heat sink — that would allow it to move and fire indefinitely, but it is not in a horrible situation as regards heat. Speed is fine as well. Armor wise, it is in a decent spot. Ammo is fine, but I would prefer an extra ton — though this could be more than solved by taking caseless ammunition instead of regular ammo.

[roving-golems-mercs]

I'm not sure what it says about me, but I really quite like the way the 'Mech looks (specifically the new CGL plastic). It feels like a rugged workhorse, almost evocative of an Industrialmech.

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Some Jade Falcon Remnants custom pilot cards by ShasOFish on Discord

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Bernard Rockfort (he/him)

Age: 64 (born 2996)

Rank: Quartermaster

Appearance: An older black man, Bernard has a few tufts of white hair ringed around his head, but has otherwise gone completely bald. He stands around six feet tall, and carries a paunch that has grown with his age. He typically wears a purple vest over a gold-colored shirt that vaguely evokes the image of a Free Worlds League dignitary.

Bio: Born on Holt in the Marik Commonwealth, Bernard worked at a salvage yard from young age. He started his own salvage business after he recovered a good deal of "lost" military equipment from the battles in Anton's Revolt, but the authorities caught wind of his scheme, forcing him to flee to the Periphery. Bernard drifted, hopping worlds as his various schemes caught up to him. He ended up on Westerhand, forming his partnership with Klass Orlov.

Once quartermaster of the Golems, his scrounging skills saw them through their leanest years and kept the company running despite many low-value contracts. However, now that the unit is more established, Myrtle often has to reign him in when he jumps too quickly to the more disreputable procurement methods.

Despite the affable manner he has when making deals, Bernard can be a bit terse and no-nonsense within the unit, making some new members mistakenly think he dislikes them personally. However, that affable manner reappears to anyone who can get him a bottle of his favorite Old Crow whiskey and will sit with him for a couple drinks.

[roving-golems-mercs]

Maybe for pride this year I'll finally finish the bisexual Awesome I've had half-painted on a shelf for two years.

[dapperapples]

A bisexual Awesome?? That sounds awesome!

[roving-golems-mercs]

I was following this guide for Bi Pride Space Marines by CerberusXT, and I got as far as the washes but never did the highlights. It's a bit of a reach considering how limited my painting experiences is, but I frequently get excited and bite off more than I can chew. :-)

[dapperapples]

That sounds like it will look amazing.

I have a wolfhound in bi colors. Sometimes people think it's a house Marik scheme lol.

[roving-golems-mercs]

Oh I like that Wolfhound, it looks really nice!

I didn't like how dark and splotchy the washes on mine came out, but I think it'll look nice once I slap some brighter layers/highlights on it. Plus, looking at it with fresh eyes I like it more than I did before.

[roving-golems-mercs]

Maybe for pride this year I'll finally finish the bisexual Awesome I've had half-painted on a shelf for two years.

[dapperapples]

A bisexual Awesome?? That sounds awesome!

[roving-golems-mercs]

I was following this guide for Bi Pride Space Marines by CerberusXT, and I got as far as the washes but never did the highlights. It's a bit of a reach considering how limited my painting experiences is, but I frequently get excited and bite off more than I can chew. :-)

[boinkingbattlemechs]

Penetrator vs Assassin

WHICH IS MORE SMASHABLE?

Penetrator

Assassin

Voting ended onJun 8

Lore for the 'Mechs can be found here:

Post by @boinkingbattlemechs · 1 poll

💬 0  🔁 15  ❤️ 25 · Penetrator · Penetrator SMASH or PASS? The designers at Kallon Industries used the Black Hawk Clan OmniMech as the basi

Post by @boinkingbattlemechs · 1 poll

💬 0  🔁 7  ❤️ 8 · Assassin · Assassin SMASH or PASS? The Assassin is a BattleMech that began life because of corporate ambitions and succes

[roving-golems-mercs]

Maybe for pride this year I'll finally finish the bisexual Awesome I've had half-painted on a shelf for two years.

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Happy Thumper Thursday everyone!

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Myrtle Kresback (she/her)

Rank: Operations Coordinator

Age: 37 (born 3021)

Appearance: 5'8" and fair-skinned, Myrtle wears her wavy brown hair in a low ponytail. She has a slightly heavier build, and wears very sharp professional civilian clothing.

Bio: Myrtle grew up on the independent Periphery world Rockwellawan, where she started a career as a material planner for a mining company, where she met her soon-husband Joe. They adopted their three children Joseph, Clarence, and Carla after they were orphaned by a mining disaster, and Myrtle ended up quitting her job, as the workplace became increasingly toxic as she transitioned. With her stuck as a housewife, Joe had to take increasingly hazardous jobs at the mine, and their situation remained precarious. When the Golems came to Rockwellawan and offered Joe a job, she was ecstatic to get offworld. She was initially put on the rolls as Joe's dependent, but it was quickly apparent how much responsibility she was picking up to make sure the unit ran smoothly, so Alena and Leo officially hired her as an administrator.

Now, Myrtle is absolutely vital to the operation of the unit. Between her and Bernard Rockfort, they handle the payroll, contracts with local workers, inventories, contract negotiations, you name it. She is absolutely in her element amd runs a staff meeting like a major commanding a battle.

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HOW could I forget to mention that Myrtle suffers from sleep paralysis. This is the only detail I had established about her ahead of time.

[roving-golems-mercs]

Myrtle Kresback (she/her)

Rank: Operations Coordinator Age: 37 (born 3021)

Appearance: 5'8" and fair-skinned, Myrtle wears her wavy brown hair in a low ponytail. She has a slightly heavier build, and wears very sharp professional civilian clothing.

Bio: Myrtle grew up on the independent Periphery world Rockwellawan, where she started a career as a material planner for a mining company, where she met her soon-husband Joe. They adopted their three children Joseph, Clarence, and Carla after they were orphaned by a mining disaster, and Myrtle ended up quitting her job, as the workplace became increasingly toxic as she transitioned. With her stuck as a housewife, Joe had to take increasingly hazardous jobs at the mine, and their situation remained precarious. When the Golems came to Rockwellawan and offered Joe a job, she was ecstatic to get offworld. She was initially put on the rolls as Joe's dependent, but it was quickly apparent how much responsibility she was picking up to make sure the unit ran smoothly, so Alena and Leo officially hired her as an administrator.

Now, Myrtle is absolutely vital to the operation of the unit. Between her and Bernard Rockfort, they handle the payroll, contracts with local workers, inventories, contract negotiations, you name it. She is absolutely in her element amd runs a staff meeting like a major commanding a battle.

[eldoniousrex]

After a brief month of positivity, we're back to the bad mechs. The next stop on our Odyssey is the Cyclops. It's going to count sheep until you fall asleep. Read the new article here: https://www.sarna.net/news/bad-mechs-cyclops/