The 89th Destroid Squadron of the Robotech Defense Force, aka the Boomers, was a veteran mecha squadron stationed at Fort Gibson in Australia. The unit could trace its roots back to the Reconstruction period when they were stationed at RDF Base New Toronto in the Ontario Quadrant.
The unit saw extensive action during World War IV and in its immediate aftermath, during which time they were frequently paired with the 21st A.T.A.C. from nearby Southern Cross Dundee Base. The unit also saw action during the early days of the Second Robotech War. The entire squadron was wiped out in the destruction of Fort Gibson a few months into the war.
Squadron Membership - 2030
Dalton Stark
- Rank: Captain
- Call Sign: Hound Dog
- Assigned Destroid: Gladiator
- Note: Squadron commander. Killed in destruction of Fort Gibson.
Frank Watson
- Rank: Lieutenant
- Call Sign: Cheeseburger
- Assigned Destroid: Excalibur
- Note: Veteran and squadron 2IC. Has been with Boomers since squadron was created in 2012; started out as Private and worked his way up through the ranks. Killed in destruction of Fort Gibson.
Gary Connor
- Rank: Sergeant>
- Call Sign: Doughboy>
- Assigned Destroid: Gladiator>
- Note: Top NCO. Killed in destruction of Fort Gibson.
Eric Bowen
- Rank: Corporal
- Call Sign: Twitch
- Assigned Destroid: Excalibur
- Note: Fire support lead. Killed in destruction of Fort Gibson.
Jamie Dixon
- Rank: Private
- Assigned Destroid: Raidar X
- Call Sign: J.D.
- Note: Air defense. Killed in action in China Quadrant.
Richard Copeland
- Rank: Private
- Assigned Destroid: Spartan
- Call Sign: Rain Man
- Note: Heavy weapons. Killed in action in China Quadrant.
Victor White
- Rank: Private
- Assigned Destroid: Raidar X
- Call Sign: Mouse
- Note: Communications and e-warfare. Killed in destruction of Fort Gibson.