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The '''Third Benjamin Regulars''' is an assault [[BattleMech]] regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. The Third Regulars' regimental insignia is a ring of stars, the topmost one very bright. These stars represent [[Benjamin]]'s sun and the twenty artificial "semi-suns" that surround the planet. <ref name=FMDC>''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'', p 42</ref> | The '''Third Benjamin Regulars''' is an assault [[BattleMech]] regiment in the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]]. The Third Regulars' regimental insignia is a ring of stars, the topmost one very bright. These stars represent [[Benjamin]]'s sun and the twenty artificial "semi-suns" that surround the planet. <ref name=FMDC>''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'', p 42</ref> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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As of [[3025]] the '''3rd Benjamin Regulars''' were primarily assigned to bolster the defense of the important world of [[Irurzun]] along side the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments. <ref name=HK3>''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'', p 187</ref> During this time the Third also participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign<ref name=TGC>''[[The Galtor Campaign]]''</ref> | As of [[3025]] the '''3rd Benjamin Regulars''' were primarily assigned to bolster the defense of the important world of [[Irurzun]] along side the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and three [[Infantry]] regiments. <ref name=HK3>''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'', p 187</ref> During this time the Third also participated in the [[Galtor III|Galtor]] campaign<ref name=TGC>''[[The Galtor Campaign]]''</ref> | ||
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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Third was assigned with the the Sixth Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[1st Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]]. <ref name=FSWMAV1>''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'', p 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita taskforce had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed. <ref name=FSWMAV2>''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'', p 28</ref> | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Third was assigned with the the Sixth Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] regiments to attack the [[1st Chisholm's Raiders]] [[RCT]] on [[Deshler]]. <ref name=FSWMAV1>''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'', p 80</ref> While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita taskforce had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed. <ref name=FSWMAV2>''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'', p 28</ref> | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
The Third's main action in the [[Clan Invasion]] was against the [[Smoke Jaguar]]'s Nineteenth Striker Cluster on [[Asgard]]. While the DCMS command did not expect the Third to hold the Clan troops off, the Third exceeded expectations by holding out for an entire month and inflicting heavy losses on the Jaguars. | The Third's main action in the [[Clan Invasion]] was against the [[Smoke Jaguar]]'s Nineteenth Striker Cluster on [[Asgard]]. While the DCMS command did not expect the Third to hold the Clan troops off, the Third exceeded expectations by holding out for an entire month and inflicting heavy losses on the Jaguars. | ||
Survivors of the [[11th Benjamin Regulars]] were integrated into the unit, and the Third was moved up in upgrade priority. | Survivors of the [[11th Benjamin Regulars]] were integrated into the unit, and the Third was moved up in upgrade priority. | ||
| − | + | ===Federated Suns Incursion=== | |
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The ''Third Benjamin Regulars'' were assigned the honor of capturing [[Kentares IV]] during the DCMS Reprisal against Duke [[James Sandoval]]'s attempted invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]]. On January 23, [[3065]], the Regulars landed on Kentares and immediately engaged Duke [[Ian Dresari]] and his [[Kentares DMM]] in battle. Although Ian and the DMM were determined to hold off the Regulars, the DMM was heavily outnumbered and outgunned. | The ''Third Benjamin Regulars'' were assigned the honor of capturing [[Kentares IV]] during the DCMS Reprisal against Duke [[James Sandoval]]'s attempted invasion of the [[Draconis Combine]]. On January 23, [[3065]], the Regulars landed on Kentares and immediately engaged Duke [[Ian Dresari]] and his [[Kentares DMM]] in battle. Although Ian and the DMM were determined to hold off the Regulars, the DMM was heavily outnumbered and outgunned. | ||
Salvation for Duke Ian and the DMM came in the form of the pro-Victor [[Tenth Lyran Guards]], who were enroute to the planet [[Tikonov]] to assist Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]], but were forced to make an unscheduled stop in the Kentares system due to the sabotage of their [[JumpShip]]s. Marshal [[James McFarland]], commander of the Tenth, decided to assist the beleaguered Duke Ian. A week later, the surviving Third Benjamin Regulars were forced to surrender and were imprisoned on Kentares. | Salvation for Duke Ian and the DMM came in the form of the pro-Victor [[Tenth Lyran Guards]], who were enroute to the planet [[Tikonov]] to assist Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]], but were forced to make an unscheduled stop in the Kentares system due to the sabotage of their [[JumpShip]]s. Marshal [[James McFarland]], commander of the Tenth, decided to assist the beleaguered Duke Ian. A week later, the surviving Third Benjamin Regulars were forced to surrender and were imprisoned on Kentares. | ||
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The Third uses heavily-armored BattleMechs. Its warriors target the lightest and most maneuverable elements of the opposing force first, then uses a series of hit-and-retreat actions to wear the enemy down. | The Third uses heavily-armored BattleMechs. Its warriors target the lightest and most maneuverable elements of the opposing force first, then uses a series of hit-and-retreat actions to wear the enemy down. | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
Full strength of 108 'Mechs. | Full strength of 108 'Mechs. | ||
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Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The Third Benjamin Regulars is an assault BattleMech regiment in the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. The Third Regulars' regimental insignia is a ring of stars, the topmost one very bright. These stars represent Benjamin's sun and the twenty artificial "semi-suns" that surround the planet. [1]
Contents
History
Formation
As of 3025 the 3rd Benjamin Regulars were primarily assigned to bolster the defense of the important world of Irurzun along side the 6th Benjamin Regulars and three Infantry regiments. [2] During this time the Third also participated in the Galtor campaign[3]
4th Succession War
During the Fourth Succession War, the Third was assigned with the the Sixth Benjamin Regulars and twenty infantry and tank regiments to attack the 1st Chisholm's Raiders RCT on Deshler. [4] While the Raiders consistently outmaneuvered the invaders, the Kurita taskforce had superior numbers, slowly but progressively wearing the Davion unit down. When the Combine offensive swept past Deshler the AFFS attempted to pull their unit out, but the Chisholm Raiders chose to stay and fight, tying up the Combine units for months before being effectively destroyed. [5]
Ronin Wars
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War of 3039
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Clan Invasion
The Third's main action in the Clan Invasion was against the Smoke Jaguar's Nineteenth Striker Cluster on Asgard. While the DCMS command did not expect the Third to hold the Clan troops off, the Third exceeded expectations by holding out for an entire month and inflicting heavy losses on the Jaguars.
Survivors of the 11th Benjamin Regulars were integrated into the unit, and the Third was moved up in upgrade priority.
Federated Suns Incursion
The Third Benjamin Regulars were assigned the honor of capturing Kentares IV during the DCMS Reprisal against Duke James Sandoval's attempted invasion of the Draconis Combine. On January 23, 3065, the Regulars landed on Kentares and immediately engaged Duke Ian Dresari and his Kentares DMM in battle. Although Ian and the DMM were determined to hold off the Regulars, the DMM was heavily outnumbered and outgunned.
Salvation for Duke Ian and the DMM came in the form of the pro-Victor Tenth Lyran Guards, who were enroute to the planet Tikonov to assist Prince Victor, but were forced to make an unscheduled stop in the Kentares system due to the sabotage of their JumpShips. Marshal James McFarland, commander of the Tenth, decided to assist the beleaguered Duke Ian. A week later, the surviving Third Benjamin Regulars were forced to surrender and were imprisoned on Kentares.
Jihad
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Officers
During 3025 the Commanding Officer of the Third was Brigadier General Jakodo Naguchido. In 3059, Tai-sa Clifford Allen commanded the unit.
Tactics
The Third uses heavily-armored BattleMechs. Its warriors target the lightest and most maneuverable elements of the opposing force first, then uses a series of hit-and-retreat actions to wear the enemy down.
Composition
3059
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Organization
Full strength of 108 'Mechs.
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