Difference between revisions of "13th Donegal Guards"
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| parent formation = [[Donegal Guards]] | | parent formation = [[Donegal Guards]] | ||
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| year = 3067 | | year = 3067 | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| + | The '''thirteenth''' was formed in the [[Second Succession War]]. It participated in the [[2832]] attack on [[Megrez]]. The unit got a reputation for luck, which gave it its nickname.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'' pages 71</ref> | ||
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| + | During the Clan war it successfully raided the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] world of [[La Grave]] in [[3053]].<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'' pages 71</ref> | ||
=== FedCom Civil War === | === FedCom Civil War === | ||
| − | The fighting on [[Dalkeith]] smashed the | + | The fighting on [[Dalkeith]] smashed the thirteenth, and was merged with the [[5th Alliance Guards]] for the rest of the civil war.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' pages 177-179</ref> |
As of 1st August [[3067]], the thirteenth was on Dalkeith and down to 15% strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' page 169</ref> | As of 1st August [[3067]], the thirteenth was on Dalkeith and down to 15% strength.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'' page 169</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:42, 17 April 2010
Contents
History
The thirteenth was formed in the Second Succession War. It participated in the 2832 attack on Megrez. The unit got a reputation for luck, which gave it its nickname.[1]
During the Clan war it successfully raided the Clan Jade Falcon world of La Grave in 3053.[2]
FedCom Civil War
The fighting on Dalkeith smashed the thirteenth, and was merged with the 5th Alliance Guards for the rest of the civil war.[3]
As of 1st August 3067, the thirteenth was on Dalkeith and down to 15% strength.[4]
Officers
As of 3062, the Commanding Officer was Leutnant-General John Stokoi.
As of 3062, the Commanding Officer was Leutnant-General Jon Bird.[5]
Tactics
Composition
3062
'Mech
- 13th Donegal Guards
- CO/Leutnant-General John Stokai
Armor
- 29th Donegal Combat Auxiliary (includes light and heavy armor, VTOLs and artillery)
- CO/Colonel Archibald Jessie
Infantry
- 971st Lyran Heavy Infantry
- CO/Colonel Normandie Christie
Aerospace