Originally drawn from refugees of the Rim Worlds Republic at the conclusion of the Reunification War, the Canopian Highlanders is the oldest mercenary unit in the service of the Magistracy. Of Scots-Irish descent, the Highlanders are well-known for their hatred of the Inner Sphere. Indeed, they have sworn never to take prisoners when pitted against regulars of an Inner Sphere House. During the Succession Wars, the Highlanders have often formed the first line of defense against incursions from neighboring independents and the Free Worlds League. The unit’s most notable operation has been the defense of Luxen in a year-long siege by Marik troops in 2927. Rebuilt in recent years, the Highlanders remain among the most dependable units in Canopian space.
Formed after the Reunification War, the Highianders quickly became well-known for their hatred of the Inner
Sphere. But as the growth of nearby independent states began to present a more immediate
threat to their main employer, the Magistracy of Canopus, the Highlanders’
indiscriminate hatred gradually evolved into fanatical pro-Canopus sentiment. They are
now the oldest mercenary command employed by the Magistracy of Canopus and one of the most
dependable and respected units in the Periphery. Most recently, the Highlanders were moved
from their post along the Magistracy-Taurian
The Canopian Highlanders employ a green with gold striping paint scheme. The regimental insignia is a stylized planet wearing a tam-o-shanter cap; it is painted on the upper left torso of unit ‘Mechs and worn as a patch on uniforms. Battalion crests are painted on the upper right legs of ‘Mechs and the right wings of aerospace craft, and also worn as a patch on the right shoulder. The official Highlander dress uniform is a dark green jumpsuit worn with a black vest, boots and gloves, all trimmed in gold. A gold-trimmed half-cape of black leather worn on the right side completes the ensemble.
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