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Line 13: ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − The '''Seventeenth Arcturan Guards''' is a [[House Steiner]] military formation; in its early days it was a purely [[BattleMech]] Regiment. After the formation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the unit was reorganized into the lead element of its own [[Regimental Combat Team]]. The unit saw little action through most of the early and late [[thirty-first century]] until the [[FedCom Civil War]].{{cn}} + The '''Seventeenth Arcturan Guards''' is a [[House Steiner]] military formation, principle in its early times it was purely, a [[BattleMech]] Regiment. After the formation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the unit was reorganized into the lead element of its own [[Regimental Combat Team]]. The unit saw little action through most of the early and late [[thirty-first century]] until the [[FedCom Civil War]].{{cn}} ==History== ==History== Line 28:
Line 28: === Fourth Succession War === === Fourth Succession War === − In October [[3028]] the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Wyatt]] when it was targeted by the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as a part of [[Operation DAGGER]], the offensive planned by [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] to seize valuable industrial worlds in the [[Federation of Skye]]. Wyatt was a particular target of DAGGER because of the presence of the Seventeenth and the [[Eleventh Lyran Guards]]; while the [[Fifth Regulan Hussars]] and [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] jumped into the Wyatt system intent on destroying both regiments, other [[FWLM]] regiments were capturing the [[Milton]] and [[Phecda]] systems in an effort to isolate the Lyran forces.<ref name="FSWMAv1p62">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 62–63: "Operation DAGGER"</ref> + In October [[3028]] the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Wyatt]] when it was targeted by the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as a part of [[Operation DAGGER]], the offensive planned by [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] to seize valuable industrial worlds in the [[Federation of Skye]]. Wyatt was a particular target of DAGGER because of the presence of the Seventeenth and the [[Eleventh Lyran Guards]]; while the [[Fifth Regulan Hussars]] and [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] jumped into the Wyatt system intent on destroying both regiments, other [[FWLM]] regiments were capturing the [[Milton]] and [[Phecda]] systems in an effort to isolate the Lyran forces.<ref name="FSWMAv1p62">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 62–63: "Operation DAGGER"</ref> − Unfortunately for the two League regiments, the two Lyran regiments had been forewarned of the attack. The Hussars arrived at a [[pirate point]] allowing them to make an immediate drop on the surface of the planet, while the Militia appeared at the zenith [[jump point]] - only to find the Eleventh Lyran Guards waiting at the jump point, with the 'Mechs embarked on transports and [[Aerospace fighter|aerospace fighters]] patrolling. Before the Militia could launch fighters the Eleventh's aerospace fighters began strafing attacks, with pairs of ''[[Chippewa]]s'' and ''[[Lucifer]]s'' each launching a single attack before withdrawing. The cumulative damage destroyed two ''[[Union]]s'' and a ''[[Leopard]]''; worse still for the Militia, one of the DropShips was transporting a [[battalion]] command staff, and when it was destroyed, not only were those staff killed, but the [[DropShip]] then exploded, damaging a number of neighboring DropShips as they separated from their ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]]. With the Militia forces frantically trying to form up, the Eleventh retrieved its fighters and jumped out to the [[Alchiba]] system, while the Arcturan Guards jumped for [[Cor Caroli]].<ref name="FSWMAv1p62"/> Although the plan to destroy the two Lyran regiments was unsuccessful, the League did capture Wyatt.<ref name="FSWMAv1p63">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 63: "Overview"</ref> + Unfortunately for the two League regiments, the two Lyran regiments had been forewarned of the attack. The Hussars arrived at a [[pirate point]] allowing them to make an immediate drop on the surface of the planet, while the Militia appeared at the zenith [[jump point]] - only to find the Eleventh Lyran Guards waiting at the jump point, with the 'Mechs embarked on transports and [[aerospace fighter]]s patrolling. Before the Militia could launch fighters the Eleventh's aerospace fighters began strafing attacks, with pairs of ''[[Chippewa]]s'' and ''[[Lucifer]]s'' each launching a single attack before withdrawing. The cumulative damage destroyed two ''[[Union]]s'' and a ''[[Leopard]]''; worse still for the Militia, one of the DropShips was transporting a [[battalion]] command staff, and when it was destroyed, not only were those staff killed, but the [[DropShip]] then exploded, damaging a number of neighboring DropShips as they separated from their ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]]. With the Militia forces frantically trying to form up, the Eleventh retrieved its fighters and jumped out to the [[Alchiba]] system, while the Arcturan Guards jumped for [[Cor Caroli]].<ref name="FSWMAv1p62"/> Although the plan to destroy the two Lyran regiments was unsuccessful, the League did capture Wyatt.<ref name="FSWMAv1p63">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 63: "Overview"</ref> ===Post–Fourth Succession War=== ===Post–Fourth Succession War=== − The unit undertook a raiding mission against the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Dubhe]] in [[3049]]. The unit was noted for having crushed the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars|Silver Hawk Irregulars']] Falcon Regiment in the action.<ref name=FMLA>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Raid in Free Worlds League noted, one of the few actions the unit is noted for doing</ref> + The unit undertook a raiding mission against the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Dubhe]] in [[3049]]. The unit was noted for having crushed the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars|Silver Hawk Irregulars']] Falcon Regiment in the action.<ref name=FMLA>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Raid in Free Worlds League noted, one of the few actions the unit is noted for doing.</ref> ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − In [[3047]], the Guards saw action against the [[13th Marik Militia]]. During that operation, the unit learned to develop defensive tactics to protect its vital rear staging areas.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: Tactics - Unit fought 13th Marik Militia and learn its tactics, but unspecific where they fought</ref> By [[3050]], the Guards were stationed on the planet [[Wyatt]] along the border of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name=20Yp27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> They remained there in the years following the [[Clan Invasion]], and would ultimately remain on Wyatt until [[3062]]. + In [[3047]], the Guards saw action against the [[13th Marik Militia]]. During that operation, the unit learned develop defensive tactics to protect its vital rear staging areas.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: Tactics - Unit fought 13th Marik Militia and learn its tactics, but unspecific where they fought.</ref> By [[3050]], the Guards were stationed on the planet [[Wyatt]] along the border of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name=20Yp27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> They remained there in the years following the [[Clan Invasion]], and would ultimately remain on Wyatt until [[3062]]. ===FedCom Civil War=== ===FedCom Civil War=== Line 45:
Line 45: In 3066, the Seventeenth was ordered to reinforce Loyalist forces fighting on [[Tikonov]], however they ended up on [[Small World]]. In 3066, the Seventeenth was ordered to reinforce Loyalist forces fighting on [[Tikonov]], however they ended up on [[Small World]]. − On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and awaited new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command. In what was only meant to be a stopover, the unit was attacked by [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and other minor militia and mercenary units under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by the planet's government to protect the world's mining complexes. The Guards' proximity to Mining complex was too close for them and the Bandits attacked while the Guards were landing. Caught in complete surprise, the Guards and Bandits battle extended into a conflict for control of the planet instead of simple way station to wait for orders. The Bandits led the Guards in chases through Small World's arctic regions, but ended up unsuccessful hunting down the units. By 14th of June, the [[Achernar SMM]] had arrived to reinforce the Guards. The unit commanders prove to dislike each other but were able to carry on in their efforts to hunt down the Bandits. Within three days, both loyalist units were successful in destroying the Smithson's Chinese Bandits. + On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and awaited new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command. In what was only meant to be a stop over, the unit was attacked by [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and other minor militia & mercenary units under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by the planet's government to protect the world's mining complexes. The Guards' proximity to Mining complex was too close for them and the Bandits attacked while the Guards were landing. Caught in complete surprise, the Guards and Bandits battle extended into a conflict for control of the planet instead of simple way station to wait for orders. The Bandits led the Guards in chases through Small World's arctic regions, but ended up unsuccessful hunting down the units. By 14th of June, the [[Achernar SMM]] had arrived to reinforce the Guards. The unit commanders prove to dislike each other but were able to carry on in their efforts to hunt down the Bandits. Within three days, both loyalist units were successful in destroying the Smithson's Chinese Bandits. − On the 21st of June, [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Allied forces arrived in-system. The [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] was leading brigade of Mercenaries, under the command of [[Major General]] Koening. Initially the 5th Syrtis and its forces were using their range weaponry to wear down the Guards and its Militia ally. Despite this, in 2nd July the Guards & Militia pushed back Federated Suns forces to back to their landing zone. + On the 21st of June, [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Allied forces arrived in-system. The [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] was leading brigade of Mercenaries, under the command of [[Major General]] Koening. Initially the 5th Syrtis and its forces were using their range weaponry to wear down the Guards and its Militia ally. Despite this, in 2nd July the Guards & Militia pushed back FedSun forces to back to their landing zone. − Unfortunately for the Guards, Koening had additional forces called in, inform of few battalions of mercenary led by [[Wilson's Hussars]]. The sheer size of forces against the Arcturans and its Militia put the unit within two weeks of fighting. By July 23rd, Leutnant-General [[Davis Lillie]] ordered a withdrawal for all loyalist forces. As Guards & Militia were loading their troops on their DropShips, Allied forces conducted a Combat Drop of BattleMechs on their LZ. This actions by the allies was backed by an attack by numerous [[Combat vehicles|Armor units]]. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his unit's personnel were incarcerated on the planet.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 160–161: "Small World" - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat</ref> + Unfortunately for the Guards, Koening had additional forces called in, inform of few battalions mercenary lead by the [[Wilson's Hussars]]. The sheer size of forces against the Arcturans and its Militia put the unit within two weeks of fighting. By July 23rd, Leutnant-General [[Davis Lillie]] ordered a withdrawal for all loyalist forces. As Guards & Militia were loading their troops on their DropShips, Allied forces conducted a Combat Drop of BattleMechs on their LZ. This actions by the allies was backed by an attack by numerous [[Combat vehicles|Armor units]]. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his unit's personnel were incarcerated on the planet.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 160–161: "Small World" - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat.</ref> ===Post–FedCom Civil War=== ===Post–FedCom Civil War=== − During their incarceration, the mercenary units involved in the fighting attempted to confiscate the Guard's equipment for their own. However, Major-General Koening prevented Guards from being rendered equipment-less. However, the unit did end up losing some their assets to the mercenaries.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 168: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Unit lost equipment after being jailed by FedSuns troops</ref> + During their incarceration, the mercenary units involved in the fighting attempted to confiscate the Guard's equipment for their own. However, Major-General Koening prevented Guards from being rendered equipment-less. However, the unit did end up losing some their assets to the mercenaries.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 168: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Unit lost equipment after being jailed by FedSuns troops.</ref> ===Jihad=== ===Jihad=== Line 97:
Line 97: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== === 2786–2821 === === 2786–2821 === − '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp139">''First Succession War'', p. 139: "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces (LCAF)"</ref> + '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (RegimentVeteran/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp139">''First Succession War'', p. 139: "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces (LCAF)"</ref> :- At this point in time the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Chimpaw]] and were at full strength.<ref name="FSWp139"/> In 2821 the unit was at just thirty-two percent of full strength, and were stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name="FSWp139"/> :- At this point in time the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Chimpaw]] and were at full strength.<ref name="FSWp139"/> In 2821 the unit was at just thirty-two percent of full strength, and were stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name="FSWp139"/> Line 128:
Line 128: '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards Composition"</ref><br> '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards Composition"</ref><br> CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie<br> CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie<br> − Aide: Colonel [[Anthony Richardson]]<br> + Aide: Colonel Anthony Richardson<br> '''Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> '''Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> − CO: Kaptain [[Rico Fargo]]<br> + CO: Kaptain Rico Fargo<br> - 411th Independent Wing<br> - 411th Independent Wing<br> - 7th Solaris Wing<br> - 7th Solaris Wing<br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Tork Moritz|Tørk Moritz]]<br> + CO: Colonel Tørk Moritz<br> − Aide: Leutnant-Colonel [[Koloman Landaw]]<br> + Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Koloman Landaw<br> − - 127th Arcturan Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel [[Antonis Vasilou]]<br> + - 127th Arcturan Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel Antonis Vasilou<br> − - 173rd Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: Colonel [[Jaye Isenberg]]<br> + - 173rd Arcturan Armored Cavalry (Regiment: Colonel Jaye Isenberg<br> − - 186th Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: Colonel [[David Cross]]<br> + - 186th Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: Colonell David Cross<br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Victoria Bryce]]<br> + CO: Colonel Victoria Bryce<br> − Aide: Leutnant-Colonel [[William Weare]]<br> + Aide: Leutnant-Colonel William Weare<br> − - 294th Wyatt Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[David Pugh]]<br> + - 294th Wyatt Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel David Pugh<br> − - 302nd Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Ray Sanchez]]<br> + - 302nd Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel Ray Sanchez<br> − - 304th Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel [[Julian Moseley]]<br> + - 304th Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel Julian Moseley<br> − - 12th Arcturan Commando Regiment Colonel [[Agnes Hui]]<br> + - 12th Arcturan Commando Regiment Colonel Agnes Hui<br> − - 19th Arcturan Jump Regiment: Colonel [[Maximillian Kimbell]]<br> + - 19th Arcturan Jump Regiment: Colonel Maximillian Kimbell<br> ===3067=== ===3067=== Line 170:
Line 170: ===3085=== ===3085=== '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> − CO: Leutnant-General [[Ursula Winfried]]<br> + CO: Leutnant General Ursula Winfried<br> '''17th Arcturan Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> '''17th Arcturan Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> − CO: Kommandant [[Bernard Russel|Bernard Ansgar Russel]]<br> + CO: Kommandant Bernard Ansgar Russel<br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Antoninus Brand]]<br> + CO: Colonel Antoninus Brand<br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Jitinder Aucciello]]<br> + CO: Colonel Jitinder Aucciello<br> ===3145=== ===3145=== '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> − CO: Leutnant General Francine Ross<br> + CO:Leutnant General Francine Ross<br> '''17th Arcturan Aerospace''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> '''17th Arcturan Aerospace''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> − CO: Kommandant [[John Young]]<br> + CO: Kommandant John Young<br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Billy Clark]]<br> + CO: Colonel Billy Clark<br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> − CO: Colonel [[Ronald Butler]]<br> + CO: Colonel Ronald Butler<br> ==References== ==References== Line 199:
Line 199: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' + * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
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| Nickname = The Kezla Rams | | Nickname = The Kezla Rams | ||
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| Parent Command = [[Arcturan Guards]] | | Parent Command = [[Arcturan Guards]] | ||
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The '''Seventeenth Arcturan Guards''' is a [[House Steiner]] military formation | + | The '''Seventeenth Arcturan Guards''' is a [[House Steiner]] military formation, principle in its early times it was purely, a [[BattleMech]] Regiment. After the formation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the unit was reorganized into the lead element of its own [[Regimental Combat Team]]. The unit saw little action through most of the early and late [[thirty-first century]] until the [[FedCom Civil War]].{{cn}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | In October [[3028]] the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Wyatt]] when it was targeted by the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as a part of [[Operation DAGGER]], the offensive planned by [[ | + | In October [[3028]] the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Wyatt]] when it was targeted by the [[Free Worlds League Military]] as a part of [[Operation DAGGER]], the offensive planned by [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] to seize valuable industrial worlds in the [[Federation of Skye]]. Wyatt was a particular target of DAGGER because of the presence of the Seventeenth and the [[Eleventh Lyran Guards]]; while the [[Fifth Regulan Hussars]] and [[Twenty-fifth Marik Militia]] jumped into the Wyatt system intent on destroying both regiments, other [[FWLM]] regiments were capturing the [[Milton]] and [[Phecda]] systems in an effort to isolate the Lyran forces.<ref name="FSWMAv1p62">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', pp. 62–63: "Operation DAGGER"</ref> |
| − | Unfortunately for the two League regiments, the two Lyran regiments had been forewarned of the attack. The Hussars arrived at a [[pirate point]] allowing them to make an immediate drop on the surface of the planet, while the Militia appeared at the zenith [[jump point]] - only to find the Eleventh Lyran Guards waiting at the jump point, with the 'Mechs embarked on transports and [[ | + | Unfortunately for the two League regiments, the two Lyran regiments had been forewarned of the attack. The Hussars arrived at a [[pirate point]] allowing them to make an immediate drop on the surface of the planet, while the Militia appeared at the zenith [[jump point]] - only to find the Eleventh Lyran Guards waiting at the jump point, with the 'Mechs embarked on transports and [[aerospace fighter]]s patrolling. Before the Militia could launch fighters the Eleventh's aerospace fighters began strafing attacks, with pairs of ''[[Chippewa]]s'' and ''[[Lucifer]]s'' each launching a single attack before withdrawing. The cumulative damage destroyed two ''[[Union]]s'' and a ''[[Leopard]]''; worse still for the Militia, one of the DropShips was transporting a [[battalion]] command staff, and when it was destroyed, not only were those staff killed, but the [[DropShip]] then exploded, damaging a number of neighboring DropShips as they separated from their ''[[Invader]]''-class [[JumpShip]]. With the Militia forces frantically trying to form up, the Eleventh retrieved its fighters and jumped out to the [[Alchiba]] system, while the Arcturan Guards jumped for [[Cor Caroli]].<ref name="FSWMAv1p62"/> Although the plan to destroy the two Lyran regiments was unsuccessful, the League did capture Wyatt.<ref name="FSWMAv1p63">''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 63: "Overview"</ref> |
===Post–Fourth Succession War=== | ===Post–Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | The unit undertook a raiding mission against the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Dubhe]] in [[3049]]. The unit was noted for having crushed the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars|Silver Hawk Irregulars']] Falcon Regiment in the action.<ref name=FMLA>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Raid in Free Worlds League noted, one of the few actions the unit is noted for doing</ref> | + | The unit undertook a raiding mission against the [[Free Worlds League]] world of [[Dubhe]] in [[3049]]. The unit was noted for having crushed the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars|Silver Hawk Irregulars']] Falcon Regiment in the action.<ref name=FMLA>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Raid in Free Worlds League noted, one of the few actions the unit is noted for doing.</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | In [[3047]], the Guards saw action against the [[13th Marik Militia]]. During that operation, the unit learned | + | In [[3047]], the Guards saw action against the [[13th Marik Militia]]. During that operation, the unit learned develop defensive tactics to protect its vital rear staging areas.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: Tactics - Unit fought 13th Marik Militia and learn its tactics, but unspecific where they fought.</ref> By [[3050]], the Guards were stationed on the planet [[Wyatt]] along the border of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name=20Yp27>''20 Year Update'', p. 27: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> They remained there in the years following the [[Clan Invasion]], and would ultimately remain on Wyatt until [[3062]]. |
===FedCom Civil War=== | ===FedCom Civil War=== | ||
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In 3066, the Seventeenth was ordered to reinforce Loyalist forces fighting on [[Tikonov]], however they ended up on [[Small World]]. | In 3066, the Seventeenth was ordered to reinforce Loyalist forces fighting on [[Tikonov]], however they ended up on [[Small World]]. | ||
| − | On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and awaited new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command. In what was only meant to be a | + | On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and awaited new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command. In what was only meant to be a stop over, the unit was attacked by [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and other minor militia & mercenary units under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by the planet's government to protect the world's mining complexes. The Guards' proximity to Mining complex was too close for them and the Bandits attacked while the Guards were landing. Caught in complete surprise, the Guards and Bandits battle extended into a conflict for control of the planet instead of simple way station to wait for orders. The Bandits led the Guards in chases through Small World's arctic regions, but ended up unsuccessful hunting down the units. By 14th of June, the [[Achernar SMM]] had arrived to reinforce the Guards. The unit commanders prove to dislike each other but were able to carry on in their efforts to hunt down the Bandits. Within three days, both loyalist units were successful in destroying the Smithson's Chinese Bandits. |
| − | On the 21st of June, [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Allied forces arrived in-system. The [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] was leading brigade of Mercenaries, under the command of [[Major General]] Koening. Initially the 5th Syrtis and its forces were using their range weaponry to wear down the Guards and its Militia ally. Despite this, in 2nd July the Guards & Militia pushed back | + | On the 21st of June, [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Allied forces arrived in-system. The [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] was leading brigade of Mercenaries, under the command of [[Major General]] Koening. Initially the 5th Syrtis and its forces were using their range weaponry to wear down the Guards and its Militia ally. Despite this, in 2nd July the Guards & Militia pushed back FedSun forces to back to their landing zone. |
| − | Unfortunately for the Guards, Koening had additional forces called in, inform of few battalions | + | Unfortunately for the Guards, Koening had additional forces called in, inform of few battalions mercenary lead by the [[Wilson's Hussars]]. The sheer size of forces against the Arcturans and its Militia put the unit within two weeks of fighting. By July 23rd, Leutnant-General [[Davis Lillie]] ordered a withdrawal for all loyalist forces. As Guards & Militia were loading their troops on their DropShips, Allied forces conducted a Combat Drop of BattleMechs on their LZ. This actions by the allies was backed by an attack by numerous [[Combat vehicles|Armor units]]. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his unit's personnel were incarcerated on the planet.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 160–161: "Small World" - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat.</ref> |
===Post–FedCom Civil War=== | ===Post–FedCom Civil War=== | ||
| − | During their incarceration, the mercenary units involved in the fighting attempted to confiscate the Guard's equipment for their own. However, Major-General Koening prevented Guards from being rendered equipment-less. However, the unit did end up losing some their assets to the mercenaries.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 168: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Unit lost equipment after being jailed by FedSuns troops</ref> | + | During their incarceration, the mercenary units involved in the fighting attempted to confiscate the Guard's equipment for their own. However, Major-General Koening prevented Guards from being rendered equipment-less. However, the unit did end up losing some their assets to the mercenaries.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 168: "17th Arcturan Guards" - Unit lost equipment after being jailed by FedSuns troops.</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2786–2821 === | === 2786–2821 === | ||
| − | '''17th Arcturan Guards''' ( | + | '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (RegimentVeteran/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp139">''First Succession War'', p. 139: "Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces (LCAF)"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Chimpaw]] and were at full strength.<ref name="FSWp139"/> In 2821 the unit was at just thirty-two percent of full strength, and were stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name="FSWp139"/> | :- At this point in time the Seventeenth were stationed on [[Chimpaw]] and were at full strength.<ref name="FSWp139"/> In 2821 the unit was at just thirty-two percent of full strength, and were stationed on [[Camlann (DC)|Camlann]].<ref name="FSWp139"/> | ||
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'''17th Arcturan Guards''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards Composition"</ref><br> | '''17th Arcturan Guards''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 57: "17th Arcturan Guards Composition"</ref><br> | ||
CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie<br> | CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie<br> | ||
| − | Aide: Colonel | + | Aide: Colonel Anthony Richardson<br> |
'''Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | '''Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Kaptain | + | CO: Kaptain Rico Fargo<br> |
- 411th Independent Wing<br> | - 411th Independent Wing<br> | ||
- 7th Solaris Wing<br> | - 7th Solaris Wing<br> | ||
'''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Tørk Moritz<br> |
| − | Aide: Leutnant-Colonel | + | Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Koloman Landaw<br> |
| − | - 127th Arcturan Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel | + | - 127th Arcturan Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel Antonis Vasilou<br> |
| − | - 173rd Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: Colonel | + | - 173rd Arcturan Armored Cavalry (Regiment: Colonel Jaye Isenberg<br> |
| − | - 186th Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: | + | - 186th Arcturan Armored Cavalry Regiment: Colonell David Cross<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA57/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Victoria Bryce<br> |
| − | Aide: Leutnant-Colonel | + | Aide: Leutnant-Colonel William Weare<br> |
| − | - 294th Wyatt Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel | + | - 294th Wyatt Heavy Infantry Regiment: Colonel David Pugh<br> |
| − | - 302nd Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel | + | - 302nd Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel Ray Sanchez<br> |
| − | - 304th Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel | + | - 304th Arcturan Infantry Regiment: Colonel Julian Moseley<br> |
| − | - 12th Arcturan Commando Regiment Colonel | + | - 12th Arcturan Commando Regiment Colonel Agnes Hui<br> |
| − | - 19th Arcturan Jump Regiment: Colonel | + | - 19th Arcturan Jump Regiment: Colonel Maximillian Kimbell<br> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
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===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Leutnant | + | CO: Leutnant General Ursula Winfried<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Aerospace Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Kommandant | + | CO: Kommandant Bernard Ansgar Russel<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (2 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Antoninus Brand<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p109/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Jitinder Aucciello<br> |
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
'''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Guards RCT''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Leutnant General Francine Ross<br> | + | CO:Leutnant General Francine Ross<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Aerospace''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Aerospace''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Kommandant | + | CO: Kommandant John Young<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Armor Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Billy Clark<br> |
'''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | '''17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p132/><br> | ||
| − | CO: Colonel | + | CO: Colonel Ronald Butler<br> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||