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On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and await new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command.  In what was only to be stop over, the unit was attack by [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and other minor militia & mercenary unit under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by 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 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 was able 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 await new orders from [[LAAF]] High Command.  In what was only to be stop over, the unit was attack by [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and other minor militia & mercenary unit under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by 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 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 was able 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.
  
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On the 21st of June, [[Victor-Steiner Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Allied forces arrived in system.  The [[5th Sytris Fusiliers]] was leading brigade of Mercenaries, under the command of [[Major-General]] Koening. Initially the 5th Sytris 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.  
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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 Sytris 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.  
  
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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 order withdraw 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 attack numerous [[Combat Vehicles|Armor units]]. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his units personnel were incarcerated on the planet.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (Sourcebook)'' pp. 160-161 - Small World - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat.</ref>  
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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 order withdraw 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 attack numerous [[Combat Vehicles|Armor units]]. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his units personnel were incarcerated on the planet.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (Sourcebook)'' pp. 160-161 - Small World - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat.</ref>
  
 
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==Post-FedCom Civil War==

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Unit Description

The 17th 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 re-organized into lead element of its own Regimental Combat Team. The unit was principly unused through most of the early and late 31st Century until FedCom Civil War.

History

Minor Actions in Post-Fourth Succession War period

The unit under took a raid mission against the Free Worlds League world of Dubhe in 3049. The unit noted for have crushing the Silver Hawk Irregulars' Falcon Regiment in the action.[1]

FedCom Civil War

Garrison Duty on Solaris

The unit was first deployed to Solaris VII reinforce the garrison on the planet failed to contain violence the became known later as the Solaris Riots in 3062.

Small World

In 3066, the unit was order to reinforce Loyalist forces fighting on Tikonov, however they were ended up on Small World.

On April 20th, the unit moved land on the planet and await new orders from LAAF High Command. In what was only to be stop over, the unit was attack by Smithson's Chinese Bandits and other minor militia & mercenary unit under their direct control. The Bandits were originally contracted by 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 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 was able 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'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 Sytris 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 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 order withdraw 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 attack numerous Armor units. On the next day of fighting, General Lillie formally surrendered to Allied forces, and his units personnel were incarcerated on the planet.[2]

Post-FedCom Civil War

During the their incarceration, the mercenaries units involved of the fighting attempted to confiscate 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.[3]

Officers

As of 3025, the Commanding Officer of the unit was Colonel Timothy Elgar.[4]

As of 3050, the Commanding Officer of the unit was Hauptmann-General Allan Nacine.

As of 3059, the Leutnant-General Davis Lillie was the unit's commanding officer.

Tactics

The unit is oriented in conducting lightning fast assaults. The guards employ shock and momentum to their assaults. The unit however is weak in policing actions which requires peacekeeping and employing defensive tactics.[5]

Composition History

3025

  • 17th Arcturan Guards - (BattleMech Regiment - CO: Colonel Timothy Elgar[6]
    • Note: Unit was Regular Skilled and its loyalty was Reliable. The unit was based on Wyatt as of 3025.

3050

3062

  • 17th Arcturan Guards (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie

3067

  • 17th Arcturan Guards (BattleMech Regiment) - CO: Leutnant-General Davis Lillie[8]
    • Only 20 percent strength - Regular Skill/Reliable
  • 17th Arcturan Aerospace (2 Wings) - CO: Kaptain Rico Fargo
    • Only at 45% percent strength - Veteran skill/Reliable
  • 17th Arcturan Armor Brigade - CO: Colonel Jaye Isenberg
    • Only at 15% percent strength - Regular Skill/Reliable
  • 17th Arcturan Infantry Brigade - CO: Colonel Victoria Bryce

Notes

The unit was principly based on Wyatt for most of the 31st Century until 3062. The fought the 13th Marik Militia in 3047, where the unit learned develop defensive tactics to protect its vital rear staging areas, such as the Command HeadQuarters and Logistic supply assets. However, it was not revealed where the 13th Marik Militia was fought.[9]

Game Notes

Field Manual: Lyran Alliance rules for 17th Arcturan Guards

The unit its has A Equipment Rating, uses Overrun Combat ability when it is the aggressor in scenario. However, if it a defending unit, it receives a -2 to its initiative to reflect units weakness in defensive tactics.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance p. 57 - 17th Arcturan Guards - Raid in Free Worlds League noted, one few actions unit is noted for doing.
  2. ↑ FedCom Civil War (Sourcebook) pp. 160-161 - Small World - The Unit Actions on Small World and their defeat.
  3. ↑ Field Manual: Updates p. 168 - 17th Arcturan Guards - Unit lost equipment after being jailed by FedSuns troops.
  4. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth) p. 119 - Unit Deployment Tables - 17th Arcturan Guards status in 3025 and its commanding officer.
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance p. 57 - Tactics - Unit strength and weaknesses in its methods of combat.
  6. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth) p. 119 - Unit commander and strength listed in Deployment tables of 3025.
  7. ↑ 20 Year Update p. 27 - Unit CO & Status as of 3050.
  8. ↑ Field Manual: Updates p. 179 - Unit strenght at 3067. Still on Small World.
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance p. 57 - Tactics - Unit fought 13th Marik Militia and learn its tactics, but unspecific where they fought.
  10. ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance p. 130 - Force Specific Rules - 17th Arcturan Guards - Unit abilities and weaknesses.

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