Unit:Hard Corp.

What is the story of the H.A.R.D. Corporation?

The Highly Advanced Research and Development (H.A.R.D.) Corporation was founded by a man who goes by the mercenary callsign: "RobinSage”. The H.A.R.D. Corporation was initially formed by a highly skilled, feared and successful mercenary unit, Steele’s 1st Legion of Thunder.

Between 3049 and 3050, led by the noble leadership of Tanaga Matabushi, the Steele’s 1st Legion devastated roaming bandit forces and underground terrorist cells operating near the borders of the Federated Commonwealth and Free Rasalhague Republic. Underground intel may support coup operations within the FRR to expand Federated Commonwealth borders north. It is unknown whether the Davion’s have some deeper connection to Steele’s than originally thought or whether the military buildup of mercenary forces are truly necessary right now.

Later that year, Tanaga Matabushi, callsign: Ghozt was stricken with a sudden illness. Because of the expertise and skill of the mercs in the Steele’s 1st Legion, a research and development corporation was formed; using Steele’s 1st Legion mercs as their initial security forces. HardCorp. [HARD] was "officially” created in the winter of 3050. However there are rumors that this semi-secretive corporation has been operating behind the scenes for nearly two decades.  Their web of influence may even have greater implications to the entire Inner Sphere.  Some conspiracy theorists believe that this highly advanced mercenary corporation has very close ties to the Davions and the Draconis Combine. Speculations say there is a link between the mysterious Mr. Sage, Hanse Davion and a strange incident with the 2nd Sword of Light Regiment?!

History claims RobinSage was born near the Camelot area of New Avalon, and attended the prestigious Albion Military Academy. According to record, he was raised by the Sage family on New Avalon until he joined the military academy. All genetic records pertaining to the "Sage” family, census records and history have been erased and are held under top security by the Draconis Combine.

In late 3049 a spy infiltrated Kurita’s personal security forces to secure the sensitive papers. Rumors have been spreading lately about Sage’s true last name being……..Stephenson. Rumor also believes a very important secret was discovered at Halstead Station following a hallowed battle between the Prince and his enemies. What happened back in 3013? Why was this discovery kept from the Inner Sphere? Leaked information from the actual documentation states: that a child was born on Tharkad. The baby arrived on Tharkad as a fetus in a pressurized incubator. There are large holes in the data…but the next two sentences were parsed out to read: "Cadet at Nagelring shoots instructor over Royal bloodline argument….Hanse…...Maj. D. S……………moved…21 months…Kurita will carry papers as a condolence……Stephe….is….bin ag….. "

H.A.R.D. Corporation’s official composition consists of these units, as of this publication:
 * 1st Legion of Thunder – "Steele’s”
 * 2nd Legion of Thunder – "Darkriders"
 * 1st M.A.X. (Mechanized Assault Exporation) Regiment
 * 1st Phalanx Rifle Company – "Impalers”
 * 2nd Phalanx Rifle Company –
 * 1st Pillar of the Knights of Mercy -
 * 1st Pillar of the Knights of Severity -
 * 33rd LRRS (Long Range Recon & Surveillance) Mech Detachment – "Delta Raven”
 * (Omega – Black Ops R & D Project???) possible ties with something called an "OMNI MECH"...and a coyote?

H.A.R.D. Corporation is known to some as simply Hard Corp. (Merc slang simply calls them..."Hardcore"), operates in the shadows, carries a very high price tag, and if you can find them, you might just be able to ask one of them how you too can become a Hard Corp.

Merc…...if they don’t answer you, most likely it’s because you’re already dead.

GO HARD or GO HOME!

HARD Corp. [HARD]

Historical record 1-A (updated January 3050)