1st Rasalhague Bears (Rasalhague Dominion)

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First Rasalhague Bears
Formed Ca. 3061
Affiliation Rasalhague Dominion;
Clan Ghost Bear (previous)
Parent Command Rasalhague Galaxy;
Alpha Galaxy (previous)


History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The First Rasalhague Bears were formed by Clan Ghost Bear within their Alpha Galaxy to highlight cooperation between the Ghost Bears and the native Rasalhagian population of the conquered worlds of the Ghost Bear Occupation Zone. In early 3061, despite being the most recently formed unit in the Clan Ghost Bear touman, the First contained at least one former KungsArmé soldier in each Star, with those soldiers having been claimed as isorla and subsequently regained their warrior status.[1]

First Draconis Combine-Dominion War[edit]

The First Combine-Dominion War erupted following an attack on Alshain by rogue elements of the Alshain Avengers brigade of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery in 3062,[2] and as expected Alpha Galaxy played a prominent part in the Ghost Bear's retaliation against the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery.[3] Star Colonel Ragnar - formerly Ragnar Magnusson, son of Haakon Magnusson, the first prince of the Free Rasalhague Republic - and the First Rasalhague Bears acted in what the Ghost Bears considered to be a noble fashion when they repulsed a raid by the Free Rasalhague Republic, and as a reward Ragnar and his Cluster were given a prominent role when the Ghost Bears responded to the opportunistic invasion of the Ghost Bear Occupation Zone by Clan Hell's Horses[3] in 3063.[4]

The Hell's Horses were acting at the urging of the Khan of Clan Wolf, Vladimir Ward,[2] and the Ghost Bears responded with their own counterattack; a number of worlds were targeted in particular, one of which was the world of Rasalhague, a world of particular significant to the native population of the former Free Rasalhague Republic. Alpha Galaxy deployed the First Rasalhague Bears, the Fiftieth Striker Cluster[3] and the 283rd Battle Cluster[5] to capture Rasalhague, an act that was well-received by the Rasalhagian natives within the Ghost Bear Occupation Zone.[3] All three Clusters took damage from the defending Second Wolf Lancers and elements of Omega Galaxy, but the Wolf Lancers were reduced to tatters by the time they finally retreated in the face of the Ghost Bear's determined assault.[6]

During the Combine-Ghost Bear War, the 1st Rasalhague Bears conduct a reprisal raid against Clan Hell's Horses' occupation zone for its raid of Predlitz. The Bears and the Fiftieth Strike Cluster struck Occupation Zone in 3063 after the war's conclusion. The Bears among worlds, such as Gunzburg where it was Star Colonel Ragnar attend ceremony of planet with old planet leader, Tor Miraborg celebrate world returning to the Rasalhagian fold (under Ghost Bear leadership) a year later.[7]

Jihad Era[edit]

KungsArmé Rebellion[edit]

The First Rasalhague and rest of the Rasalhague Galaxy would be redirected back to the Dominion. Where elements of the Polar and Taiga Galaxies would rebel again Clan Ghost Bear's directives for its members to take new Trials of Position. The 1st Rasalhague would end up landing on Satalice and managed to convince the 1st Kavalleri Cluster to stand down from their rebellion.[8] After the mutiny, the entire of Rasalhague Galaxy spent the next five years patrolling the Ghost Bear Dominion, keeping the peace.[9]

Dark Age Era[edit]

After the Rebellion with the KungsArmé the First Rasalhague Bears would be reassigned to the Dominion as part of a deterrent to Hell's Horses and Clan Wolf's possible raids into the Dominion.[10]

Second Combine-Dominion War[edit]

While not assigned to the active combat mission during the four year conflict, the unit was present on Rasalhague when Draconis Combine's naval forces engaged Dominion Battleship Ursa Major and destroyed on 29 April 3100.[11]

Unit Insignia[edit]

The unit's insignia is a blue shield in shape of bear's head. It is emblazoned with white dragon.[12]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 1st Rasalhague Bears (Ghost Bear Dominion)
Star Colonel Ragnar 3061[1]
saKhan Ragnar Magnusson 3068[13][14]
Commanding Officers of the 1st Rasalhague Bears (Rasalhague Dominion)
Star Colonel Arne Lidwin 3145[15]

Tactics[edit]

The command can counter the actions of enemy formation with equal or superior reactions.[1]

Composition History[edit]

3061[edit]

First Rasalhague Bears (Veteran/Questionable)[1]

CO: Star Colonel Ragnar [16]
Note: The First were stationed on Utrecht at this point in time.[17]

3067[edit]

First Rasalhague Bears (Veteran/Regulars)[18]

- The First were stationed on Rasalhague at this point in time and were just below two-thirds of full strength. Eighty percent of the First were using Clan-level technology, whilst seventy percent were equipped with OmniMechs or their equivalents.[18]

3076[edit]

First Rasalhague Bears (Elite/Fanatical)[19]

-The unit by 3076, would be assigned to Alshain, after returning from Clan Ghost Bear's war with the Word of Blake.

3079[edit]

First Rasalhague Bears (Elite/Fanatical)[20]

Note: At this point in time the Bears were stationed on Orestes, and were operating at approximately five-sixths of full strength, with two-thirds of the unit piloting OmniMechs or the equivalent.[20]

3085[edit]

First Rasalhague Bears (Elite/Fanatical)[21]

-Assigned to garrison Rasalhague, was rated as a Frontline technology at 80% strength.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88: "1st Rasalhague Bears Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 60: "Overview"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 60: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
  4. Field Manual: Updates, p. 13: "Dragons, Dark and Dangerous"
  5. Field Manual: Updates, p. 61: "Rho Galaxy"
  6. Field Manual: Updates, p. 53: "Delta Galaxy (The Snarling Wolves)"
  7. Test of Vengeance, p. ??: Ragnar hands Tor his sunglasses to old Tor Miraborg in celebration of Gunzburg joining the Dominion[citation needed]
  8. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, pp. 90–91: Rasalhague Rebellion - Elements of the Polar and Taiga Galaxies rebel due to being forced to take Trials their positions. First Rasalhague convinces First Kavalleri to stand down without shot fired
  9. Field Report: Clans, p. 10: "Rasalhague Galaxy"
  10. Field Manual: 3085, p. 121: Rasalhague Galaxy - 1st Rasalhague stationed in the Dominion with rest of the Galaxy as defensive force against other Clan attacks
  11. Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, pp. 35–36: The Fall - Naval Battle of Rasalhague - While stationed on Rasalhague, the system's WarShip Ursa Major is attacked
  12. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88: "Alpha Galaxy" - Unit insignia for 1st Rasalhague Bears
  13. Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 104: "Tukayyid Free at Last!" - Ragnar been Bloodnamed
  14. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 105: "Ragnar has since become Galaxy Commander & became saKhan of Clan Ghost Bear"
  15. Field Manual: 3145, p. 172
  16. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88
  17. Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 163: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
  18. 18.0 18.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 77: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
  19. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 105: KungsArmé - First Rasalhague Bears status as of 3076
  20. 20.0 20.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 11: "Deployment Status"
  21. Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: Ghost Bear Dominion\Rasalhague Galaxy - First Rasalhague's status as of 3085

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