Loki's Fist

History

Formed before any announcement was made that the Lyran side the Federated Commonwealth would be leaving, Loki's Fist started off as the code name for the clandestine program that authorized the LIC to recruit "undesirables" into armed hit squads, only on a larger scale, using tanks, fighters, even battlemechs. These hit squads were often disguised as mercenaries, pirates, or forces from another House.

At the beginning of the FedCom Civil War, they were used to strike targets in Federated Suns space preemptively, then while disguised as Capellean or Free World League forces

Once the war had ended, they were formally organized into an section of Loki. At first, they mostly saw engagements against Free World League mercenaries operating in the Chaos March.

However, when Khan Marthe Pryde crossed into Lyran space with several Galaxies, all their attention was turned towards making the Jade Falcons pay. It was during this time that Loki's Fist gained the reputation for being a state sponsored terrorist group and death squad.

The LIC kept close tabs on the Word of Blake through Loki, but was not above it's manipulations. After being tricked into launching assaults against the Free Worlds League, Loki began to work covertly against the cult. Assassinations, sabotage, and abductions were common place with both sides attempting to maintain secrecy.

Towards the end of the Jihad, Loki began being less subtle. As the Word of Blake escalated, so did Loki, staging open attacks which ranged from bombings to direct assaults. Loki's Fist being at the fore front of these efforts, violently confronting the Word of Blake where ever they could be found, with little regard for collateral damage or causalities.

During the Dark Age, Loki's Fist was directed to work closely (if covertly) with Clan Wolf forces and other mercenary companies on retainer. (Astrokazsy Outcasts, Red Bulls Armored Corps, Ben's Banditos). They were also given a significantly larger budget, which allowed them to acquire dropships, and add an aerospace wing (Hel's Angels), a tank company (Fenrir's Wolves), as well and infantry and support resources. All of this giving Loki's Fist much more independence and allowing the to work outside the LIC structure.

In 3136, the unit came under the command of Col. Klaus Von Steinfaust, who had a reputation for being cold, calculating, and relentless. The Col. had lost his eye and use of his right arm during a raid in 3130. FWL forces had landed on the world of Nockatunga, and during the raid, Klaus' Atlas was nearly destroyed and he was trapped inside until freed by his unit. The medical team was unable to restore full use of both his right eye and arm.

He used his family's fortune to rebuild both himself and his Atlas. However, Lyran High Command refused to give him his command back due to his disability and his failure of psyche evaluations. The tests had revealed a ruthless and almost bloodthirsty demeanor that disqualified him from service.

Instead of retiring, he was approached by LIC agents with an offer to continue serving by commanding Loki's Fist. With surgeries and implants, he now has a cybernetic eye and mechanical brace on his arm to restore him to full ability.

Col. Klaus Von Steinfaust now leads the unit against any target put in his path by the LIC. Coldly crushing them with his fist, without mercy.

Unit Profile as of 3145

CO: Col. Klaus Von SteinFaust

Jumpships yes

Dropships yes

Aerospace yes

Armor    yes

Infantry yes

Unit Disposition

Loki's Fist - [redacted]

Hel's Angels - [redacted]

Fenrir's Wolves - [redacted]

The Fist Strikes