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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In [[3063]] the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers were stationed on her homeworld [[Lothair]]. Shortly after the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[George Hasek]] ordered them to [[New Syrtis]]. | + | In [[3063]] the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers were stationed on her homeworld [[Lothair]]. Shortly after the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[George Hasek]] ordered them to [[New Syrtis]].<ref name=FMFS107>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 107 - "8th Syrtis Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | The unit was dragged into the FedCom Civil War in [[3065]], when pro-Katherine-forces tried to conquer New Syrtis to neutralize Duke Hasek. The Duke's forces eventually repelled the invaders, but all units suffered heavy casualties. | + | The unit was dragged into the FedCom Civil War in [[3065]], when pro-Katherine-forces tried to conquer New Syrtis to neutralize Duke Hasek. The Duke's forces eventually repelled the invaders, but all units suffered heavy casualties.<ref name=FMFS107/> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] | + | As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] Palu.<ref name=FMFS107/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 8th Syrtis Fusiliers are a fast unit, deploying light Mechs, hovertanks and helicopters. | + | The 8th Syrtis Fusiliers are a fast unit, deploying light Mechs, hovertanks and helicopters.<ref name=FMFS107/> |
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS107/> |
* CO: [[Leftenant General]] Entropy Richards | * CO: [[Leftenant General]] Entropy Richards | ||
| − | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (One unnamed [[ | + | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (One unnamed [[Wing]])<ref name=FMFS107/> |
* CO: [[Light Commodore]] Jordane Meloch | * CO: [[Light Commodore]] Jordane Meloch | ||
| − | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Elite/Fanatical) | + | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFS107/> |
* CO: Major General Bruce Durnne | * CO: Major General Bruce Durnne | ||
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* 100th [[Talon]] Armored Regiment - [[Leftenant Colonel]] Darlene Shouth | * 100th [[Talon]] Armored Regiment - [[Leftenant Colonel]] Darlene Shouth | ||
* 259th Syrtis Artillery Battalion - [[Captain]] Dusty Bondo | * 259th Syrtis Artillery Battalion - [[Captain]] Dusty Bondo | ||
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- The 88th is reinforced to five [[Battalion]]s, includes three [[VTOL]] Battalions | - The 88th is reinforced to five [[Battalion]]s, includes three [[VTOL]] Battalions | ||
| − | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''8th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS107/> |
* CO: Major General Rezi LaFayette | * CO: Major General Rezi LaFayette | ||
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* 7th [[Alcyone]] Mechanized Regiment - Leftenant Colonel: Veronica Hasek-Romanov | * 7th [[Alcyone]] Mechanized Regiment - Leftenant Colonel: Veronica Hasek-Romanov | ||
* 189th Syrtis Jump Regiment - Colonel: Rafaella Delacruz | * 189th Syrtis Jump Regiment - Colonel: Rafaella Delacruz | ||
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- Infantry regiments fields AFVs | - Infantry regiments fields AFVs | ||
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* 1 Mech-Regiment | * 1 Mech-Regiment | ||
* 3 Tank-Regiments (including 3 VTOL-Battalions) | * 3 Tank-Regiments (including 3 VTOL-Battalions) | ||
| − | * 4 Infantry-Regiments | + | * 4 Infantry-Regiments{{cn}} |
* 1 Aerospace Wing | * 1 Aerospace Wing | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Since at least [[2960]], the 8th have a traditional drink, a ''"Sour Cobra"'':<br> Theoretically 2 shots of Bourbon, 1 spoon citrus juice, 1 spoon lemon juice, 1 cup crushed ice. But in reality on [[New Syrtis]], they often had to resort to: Bourbon, concentrated citrus or lemon juice, and ice, freshly chopped from a glacier.<br> The Sour Cobra is also recommended for cleaning purposes. | + | Since at least [[2960]], the 8th have a traditional drink, a ''"Sour Cobra"'':<br> Theoretically 2 shots of Bourbon, 1 spoon citrus juice, 1 spoon lemon juice, 1 cup crushed ice. But in reality on [[New Syrtis]], they often had to resort to: Bourbon, concentrated citrus or lemon juice, and ice, freshly chopped from a glacier.<br> The Sour Cobra is also recommended for cleaning purposes.{{cn}} |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:27, 29 November 2010
Contents
History
In 3063 the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers were stationed on her homeworld Lothair. Shortly after the outbreak of the FedCom Civil War, Duke George Hasek ordered them to New Syrtis.[1]
The unit was dragged into the FedCom Civil War in 3065, when pro-Katherine-forces tried to conquer New Syrtis to neutralize Duke Hasek. The Duke's forces eventually repelled the invaders, but all units suffered heavy casualties.[1]
Officers
As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Major General Palu.[1]
Tactics
The 8th Syrtis Fusiliers are a fast unit, deploying light Mechs, hovertanks and helicopters.[1]
Composition
3062
8th Syrtis Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Entropy Richards
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Aerospace Brigade (One unnamed Wing)[1]
- CO: Light Commodore Jordane Meloch
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Major General Bruce Durnne
- 8th Ogilvie Light Armor - Colonel: Hachi Lee-Kwane
- 88th Lyons Cavalry Regiment - Colonel: Ingvar Haakensen
- 100th Talon Armored Regiment - Leftenant Colonel Darlene Shouth
- 259th Syrtis Artillery Battalion - Captain Dusty Bondo
- The 88th is reinforced to five Battalions, includes three VTOL Battalions
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade (4 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Major General Rezi LaFayette
- 384th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Meda Brown
- 390th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel: William James Rohm
- 7th Alcyone Mechanized Regiment - Leftenant Colonel: Veronica Hasek-Romanov
- 189th Syrtis Jump Regiment - Colonel: Rafaella Delacruz
- Infantry regiments fields AFVs
3065
- 1 Mech-Regiment
- 3 Tank-Regiments (including 3 VTOL-Battalions)
- 4 Infantry-Regiments[citation needed]
- 1 Aerospace Wing
Notes
Since at least 2960, the 8th have a traditional drink, a "Sour Cobra":
Theoretically 2 shots of Bourbon, 1 spoon citrus juice, 1 spoon lemon juice, 1 cup crushed ice. But in reality on New Syrtis, they often had to resort to: Bourbon, concentrated citrus or lemon juice, and ice, freshly chopped from a glacier.
The Sour Cobra is also recommended for cleaning purposes.[citation needed]