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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{Update Needed|[[Shattered Fortress]]}} − | image = [[Image:Loyalty Defenders.jpg|150px]] + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | Designation = Second Loyalty Defenders + | image = − | formed = [[3091]]<ref name=fm3145p107>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 107</ref>+ | nickname = Paradise Lost − | Disbanded = + | parent formation = [[Loyalty Defenders]] − | Previous Designation = + | formed = [[3091]] − | Nickname = Paradise Lost+ | year = 3145 − | Affiliation = [[Free Worlds League]] + | unitname = Second Loyalty Defenders − | Parent Command = [[Loyalty Defenders]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} ==Unit Description== ==Unit Description== − The Second Loyalty Defenders was originally a regional Combined-Arms Regiment, which operated within the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the (then former) [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> + The Second Loyalty Defenders was originally a regional Combined-Arms Regiment, which operated within the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the (then former) [[Free Worlds League]]. + <ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> ==History== ==History== ===Origins=== ===Origins=== − The origin of the regiment can be traced to the resulting tragic aftermath of the destruction of [[Paradise]] by a military expedition from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. The Regulan expedition which was armed among other weapons, cobalt-laced nuclear weapons, were hunting down [[Word of Blake]] forces within the League and Paradise had signs of them being on planet. The sterilization of the planet, prompted Duchess Vero Graham-Marik seek stronger alliance to protect her remaining worlds of her Duchy join Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. As part of exchange of joining the Commonwealth, Captain-General Marik would authorized and fund second battalion, the 2nd Loyalty Defenders, to help bolster defense of her remaining worlds.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + The origin of the regiment can be traced to the resulting tragic aftermath of the destruction of [[Paradise]] by a military expedition from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. The Regulan expedition which was armed among other weapons, cobalt-laced nuclear weapons, were hunting down [[Word of Blake]] forces within the League and Paradise had signs of them being on planet. The sterilization of the the planet, prompted Duchess Vero Graham-Marik seek stronger alliance to protect her remaining worlds of her Duchy join Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. As part of exchange of joining the Commonwealth, Captain-General Marik would authorized and fund second battalion, the 2nd Loyalty Defenders, to help bolster defense of her remaining worlds.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> ===Early Republic Era=== ===Early Republic Era=== − Survivors from Paradise along with volunteers from worlds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Escobas]] would form the nucleus of the 2nd Loyalty in [[3091]] as part of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. Due to their origin, the unit would harbor deep seated dislike for the Regulans. + Survivors from Paradise along with volunteers from worlds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Escobas]] would form the nueclus of the 2nd Loyalty in [[3091]] as part of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. Due to their origin, the unit would harbor deep seated dislike for the Regulans. − In one of its more notable actions in [[3097]], the Defenders conducted an intelligence raid on the world of [[Ibarra]]. Defending the world was the [[8th Regulan Hussars|Eighth Regulan Hussars]], which were known for their heavy-handed tactics. In this engagements, the Eighth would attempt to use one of its Tactical Nuclear weapons against the Second Loyalty. However, due to malfunction misfire, a population center would end up being destroyed.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 111: Regulan Strategic Military Command - 8th Regulan Hussar - Entry includes Regulans fighting a Second Loyalty Defenders raid in 3097, resulting in a disaster for the Regulans</ref> + In one of its more notable actions in [[3097]], the Defenders conducted an intelligence raid on the world of [[Ibarra]]. Defending the world was the [[8th Regulan Hussars|Eighth Regulan Hussars]], which were known for their heavy handed tactics. In this engagements, the Eighth would attempt to use one of its Tactical Nuclear weapons against the Second Loyalty. However, due to malfunction misfire, a population center would end up being destroyed.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145, p.111 Regulan Strategic Military Command - 8th Regulan Hussar - Entry includes Regulans fighting a Second Loyalty Defenders raid in 3097, resulting in a disaster for the Regulans.</ref> − ===Operation HAMMERFALL and Rise of the New Free Worlds League=== + ===Operation Hammerfall and Rise of the new Free Worlds League=== − In [[3137]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] would launch invasion into the former Free Worlds League and the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. During [[Operation HAMMERFALL|Hammerfall]], the Second and its sister regiment would be involved in a number of actions against the Lyrans and their Clan Wolf allies as they dismantled the Commonwealth. + In [[3137]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] would launch invasion into the former Free Worlds League and the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. During [[Operation Hammerfall|Hammerfall]], the Second and its sister regiment would be involved in a number of actions against the Lyrans and their Clan Wolf allies as they dismantled the Commonwealth. − During the formation of the new Free Worlds League, the brigade would ally with [[Jessica Marik]]'s coalition force. The Second Loyalty took part in supportive actions during [[Operation HOMECOMING]]. The regiment along with other coalition forces engaged with Regulan troops to prevent them from aiding Regulans on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]. The Second would be teamed up with [[6th Oriente Hussars|Sixth Oriente Hussars]] would attack the [[Regulan Fiefs]]' [[Fifteenth Regulan Hussars]] during the operation.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 111: Regulan Strategic Military Command - 15th Regulan Hussar entry includes actions of the Second Loyalty Defenders during Operation HOMECOMING</ref> + During the formation of the new Free Worlds League, the brigade would ally with [[Jessica Marik]]'s coalition force. + The Second Loyalty took part in supportive actions during [[Operation: Homecoming]]. The regiment along with other coalition forces engaged with Regulan troops to prevent them from aiding Regulans on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]. The Second would be teamed up with [[6th Oriente Hussars|Sixth Oriente Hussars]] would attack [[Regulan Fiefs]]'s [[Fifteenth Regulan Hussars]] during the operation.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145, p.111 Regulan Strategic Military Command - 15th Regulan Hussar entry includes actions of the Second Loyalty Defenders during Operation Homecoming.</ref> − After the formation of the new League, its high military command [[LCCC]], the regiment would be assigned conduct operations against the Regulans due to its attitudes towards the Fiefs. The unit would be used to conduct intelligence gathering raids as well as counter any Regulan aggression against the newly formed Free Worlds League.<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> + After the formation of the new League, its high military command [[LCCC]], the regiment would be assigned conduct operations against the Regulans due to its attitudes towards the Fiefs. The unit would be used to conduct intelligence gathering raids as well as counter any Regulan aggression against the newly formed Free Worlds League.<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> − − ===Defense of Ibarra=== − During the League's final conflict with Regulus, the Second faced their old enemies on [[Ibarra]] in [[3148]] alongside the [[2nd Rim Commonality Guards|Second Rim Commonality Guards]]. The Loyalty Defenders' antipathy towards the Regulans was instrumental in securing victory for the FWLM.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 53</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 47:
Line 44: ==Tactics== ==Tactics== − The 2nd Loyalty Defenders, like its sister unit, would be extensive trained in planetary defense tactics. Which would allow them to act in the role anvil, holding attacking forces in place for other forces to come in and hammer them.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + The 2nd Loyalty Defenders, like its sister unit, would be extensive trained in planetary defense tactics. Which would allow them to act in the role anvil, holding attacking forces in place for other forces to come in and hammer them.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3145=== ===3145=== − '''Second Loyalty Defenders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + '''Second Loyalty Defenders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> * CO: Colonel Arnulfo Baker * CO: Colonel Arnulfo Baker + + '''Second Loyalty Armor Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Mbaye Drame − '''Second Loyalty Armor Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> + '''Second Loyalty Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> − * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Mbaye Drame]] + * CO: Colonel Miguel Reyes − '''Second Loyalty Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>+ ==Notes== − * CO: Colonel [[Miguel Reyes]] ==References== ==References== Line 64:
Line 64: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' − [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Loyalty Defenders, 2nd]] [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Loyalty Defenders, 2nd]]
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==Unit Description== | ==Unit Description== | ||
| − | The Second Loyalty Defenders was originally a regional Combined-Arms Regiment, which operated within the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the (then former) [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116 | + | The Second Loyalty Defenders was originally a regional Combined-Arms Regiment, which operated within the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the (then former) [[Free Worlds League]]. |
| + | <ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
| − | The origin of the regiment can be traced to the resulting tragic aftermath of the destruction of [[Paradise]] by a military expedition from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. The Regulan expedition which was armed among other weapons, cobalt-laced nuclear weapons, were hunting down [[Word of Blake]] forces within the League and Paradise had signs of them being on planet. The sterilization of the planet, prompted Duchess Vero Graham-Marik seek stronger alliance to protect her remaining worlds of her Duchy join Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. As part of exchange of joining the Commonwealth, Captain-General Marik would authorized and fund second battalion, the 2nd Loyalty Defenders, to help bolster defense of her remaining worlds.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> | + | The origin of the regiment can be traced to the resulting tragic aftermath of the destruction of [[Paradise]] by a military expedition from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. The Regulan expedition which was armed among other weapons, cobalt-laced nuclear weapons, were hunting down [[Word of Blake]] forces within the League and Paradise had signs of them being on planet. The sterilization of the the planet, prompted Duchess Vero Graham-Marik seek stronger alliance to protect her remaining worlds of her Duchy join Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. As part of exchange of joining the Commonwealth, Captain-General Marik would authorized and fund second battalion, the 2nd Loyalty Defenders, to help bolster defense of her remaining worlds.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> |
===Early Republic Era=== | ===Early Republic Era=== | ||
| − | Survivors from Paradise along with volunteers from worlds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Escobas]] would form the | + | Survivors from Paradise along with volunteers from worlds of [[Loyalty]] and [[Escobas]] would form the nueclus of the 2nd Loyalty in [[3091]] as part of the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. Due to their origin, the unit would harbor deep seated dislike for the Regulans. |
| − | In one of its more notable actions in [[3097]], the Defenders conducted an intelligence raid on the world of [[Ibarra]]. Defending the world was the [[8th Regulan Hussars|Eighth Regulan Hussars]], which were known for their heavy | + | In one of its more notable actions in [[3097]], the Defenders conducted an intelligence raid on the world of [[Ibarra]]. Defending the world was the [[8th Regulan Hussars|Eighth Regulan Hussars]], which were known for their heavy handed tactics. In this engagements, the Eighth would attempt to use one of its Tactical Nuclear weapons against the Second Loyalty. However, due to malfunction misfire, a population center would end up being destroyed.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145, p.111 Regulan Strategic Military Command - 8th Regulan Hussar - Entry includes Regulans fighting a Second Loyalty Defenders raid in 3097, resulting in a disaster for the Regulans.</ref> |
| − | ===Operation | + | ===Operation Hammerfall and Rise of the new Free Worlds League=== |
| − | In [[3137]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] would launch invasion into the former Free Worlds League and the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. During [[Operation | + | In [[3137]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] would launch invasion into the former Free Worlds League and the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. During [[Operation Hammerfall|Hammerfall]], the Second and its sister regiment would be involved in a number of actions against the Lyrans and their Clan Wolf allies as they dismantled the Commonwealth. |
| − | During the formation of the new Free Worlds League, the brigade would ally with [[Jessica Marik]]'s coalition force. The Second Loyalty took part in supportive actions during [[Operation | + | During the formation of the new Free Worlds League, the brigade would ally with [[Jessica Marik]]'s coalition force. |
| + | The Second Loyalty took part in supportive actions during [[Operation: Homecoming]]. The regiment along with other coalition forces engaged with Regulan troops to prevent them from aiding Regulans on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]]. The Second would be teamed up with [[6th Oriente Hussars|Sixth Oriente Hussars]] would attack [[Regulan Fiefs]]'s [[Fifteenth Regulan Hussars]] during the operation.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145, p.111 Regulan Strategic Military Command - 15th Regulan Hussar entry includes actions of the Second Loyalty Defenders during Operation Homecoming.</ref> | ||
| − | After the formation of the new League, its high military command [[LCCC]], the regiment would be assigned conduct operations against the Regulans due to its attitudes towards the Fiefs. The unit would be used to conduct intelligence gathering raids as well as counter any Regulan aggression against the newly formed Free Worlds League.<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116 | + | After the formation of the new League, its high military command [[LCCC]], the regiment would be assigned conduct operations against the Regulans due to its attitudes towards the Fiefs. The unit would be used to conduct intelligence gathering raids as well as counter any Regulan aggression against the newly formed Free Worlds League.<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> |
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 2nd Loyalty Defenders, like its sister unit, would be extensive trained in planetary defense tactics. Which would allow them to act in the role anvil, holding attacking forces in place for other forces to come in and hammer them.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> | + | The 2nd Loyalty Defenders, like its sister unit, would be extensive trained in planetary defense tactics. Which would allow them to act in the role anvil, holding attacking forces in place for other forces to come in and hammer them.<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | '''Second Loyalty Defenders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> | + | '''Second Loyalty Defenders''' (1 [[Battalion]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> |
* CO: Colonel Arnulfo Baker | * CO: Colonel Arnulfo Baker | ||
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| + | '''Second Loyalty Armor Regiment''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> | ||
| + | * CO: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Mbaye Drame | ||
| − | '''Second Loyalty | + | '''Second Loyalty Infantry Brigade''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Colonel Miguel Reyes |
| − | + | ==Notes== | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Loyalty Defenders, 2nd]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Loyalty Defenders, 2nd]] | ||