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==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Galtor Campaign=== | ===Galtor Campaign=== | ||
During the [[Galtor Campaign]] the Fourth Lancers' arrival was the impetus for Warlord Yorioshi's withdrawal of the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[17th Benjamin Regulars]]. The Fourth Lancers joined forces with the [[Bremond DMM]] to attack the command company of the [[5th Galedon Regulars]]. Though they destroyed ten of the twelve 'Mechs, Warlord Samsonov was able to escape.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 15</ref> | During the [[Galtor Campaign]] the Fourth Lancers' arrival was the impetus for Warlord Yorioshi's withdrawal of the [[6th Benjamin Regulars]] and the [[17th Benjamin Regulars]]. The Fourth Lancers joined forces with the [[Bremond DMM]] to attack the command company of the [[5th Galedon Regulars]]. Though they destroyed ten of the twelve 'Mechs, Warlord Samsonov was able to escape.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', p. 15</ref> | ||
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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 4th Crucis Lancers attacked [[Tikonov]] with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. After that attack, they moved on to take [[Tybalt]] and [[Basalt]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 4th Crucis Lancers attacked [[Tikonov]] with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. After that attack, they moved on to take [[Tybalt]] and [[Basalt]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | ||
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
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| − | The Fourth Crucis Lancers were deployed as part of [[General]] Nondi Steiner's force during the [[War of 3039]].<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 70</ref> | + | The Fourth Crucis Lancers were deployed as part of [[General]] Nondi Steiner's force during the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=FMFS70>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 70, "4th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | After that attack the [[LCAF]] assigned the Fourth Lancers to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]-[[Free Worlds League]] border. They remained there until the formation of the [[Lyran Alliance]]. | + | After that attack the [[LCAF]] assigned the Fourth Lancers to the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]-[[Free Worlds League]] border. They remained there until the formation of the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name=FMFS70/> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
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===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
| − | The Fourth Lancers didn't participate in [[Operation Guerrero]]. However after the formation of the Lyran Alliance the Lancers returned to the [[Federated Suns]].<ref | + | The Fourth Lancers didn't participate in [[Operation Guerrero]]. However after the formation of the Lyran Alliance the Lancers returned to the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=FMFS70/> |
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
| − | The Fourth Crucis Lancers didn't participate in [[Operation Bulldog]]. | + | The Fourth Crucis Lancers didn't participate in [[Operation Bulldog]].{{cn}} |
===Civil War=== | ===Civil War=== | ||
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After leaving [[Lyran Alliance]] space, the Fourth redeployed to their new homeworld of [[Marlette]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 139</ref> | After leaving [[Lyran Alliance]] space, the Fourth redeployed to their new homeworld of [[Marlette]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 139</ref> | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
AeroSpace Fighters from the Fourth Crucis Lancers drove off a [[Word of Blake]] attack on [[Markesan]] in [[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 99</ref> The attacking Blakists lost a [[WarShip]] and two [[Pocket WarShips]]. | AeroSpace Fighters from the Fourth Crucis Lancers drove off a [[Word of Blake]] attack on [[Markesan]] in [[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 99</ref> The attacking Blakists lost a [[WarShip]] and two [[Pocket WarShips]]. | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Leutnant-General]] Andrew Giggins, a graduate of the [[Point Barrow Military Academy]] | + | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Leutnant-General]] Andrew Giggins, a graduate of the [[Point Barrow Military Academy]]<ref name=FMFS70/>. In [[3067]] the Fourth Lancers were commanded by [[Admiral]] William Bruecker.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 139</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The Fourth Crucis Lancers tend to strike from unexpected directions, taking their opponents by surprise.<ref | + | The Fourth Crucis Lancers tend to strike from unexpected directions, taking their opponents by surprise.<ref name=FMFS70/> |
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
===3062=== | ===3062=== | ||
| − | '''4th Crucis Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''4th Crucis Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS70/> |
* CO: Leutnant-General Andrew Giggs | * CO: Leutnant-General Andrew Giggs | ||
| + | ** Aide: [[Leutnant-Colonel]] | ||
- Almost all jump-capable Medium [[BattleMech]]s, with one Assault [[Company]] | - Almost all jump-capable Medium [[BattleMech]]s, with one Assault [[Company]] | ||
| − | '''4th Crucis Lancers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s) | + | '''4th Crucis Lancers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS70/> |
* CO: Leutnant-Kommodore "Wild" Willie Brueckner | * CO: Leutnant-Kommodore "Wild" Willie Brueckner | ||
* 7th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing | * 7th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing | ||
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- A oversized Aero Brigade | - A oversized Aero Brigade | ||
| − | '''4th Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade''' | + | '''4th Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS70/> |
* CO: Leutnant-General Adonias Felice | * CO: Leutnant-General Adonias Felice | ||
| + | ** Aide: [[Kommandant]] Jammie Rand | ||
* 10th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - [[Colonel]]: Arcadio Benz | * 10th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - [[Colonel]]: Arcadio Benz | ||
* 11th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Colonel: Ramond Rameshkumar | * 11th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Colonel: Ramond Rameshkumar | ||
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- The Artillery battalion is a double-size formation. | - The Artillery battalion is a double-size formation. | ||
| − | '''4th Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade''' | + | '''4th Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMFS70/> |
* CO: Leutnant-General Danielle Hartman | * CO: Leutnant-General Danielle Hartman | ||
| + | ** Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Apollo Makar | ||
* 7th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: Agueda Lopez-Repp | * 7th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: Agueda Lopez-Repp | ||
* 8th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: P.N Meyers Jr. | * 8th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: P.N Meyers Jr. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[20 Year Update]]'' | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
*''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' | *''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' | ||
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Crucis Lancers, 4th]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Crucis Lancers, 4th]] | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 5 December 2010
Contents
History
Formation
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Galtor Campaign
During the Galtor Campaign the Fourth Lancers' arrival was the impetus for Warlord Yorioshi's withdrawal of the 6th Benjamin Regulars and the 17th Benjamin Regulars. The Fourth Lancers joined forces with the Bremond DMM to attack the command company of the 5th Galedon Regulars. Though they destroyed ten of the twelve 'Mechs, Warlord Samsonov was able to escape.[1]
Fourth Succession War
In the Fourth Succession War the 4th Crucis Lancers attacked Tikonov with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. After that attack, they moved on to take Tybalt and Basalt.[2]
War of 3039
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The Fourth Crucis Lancers were deployed as part of General Nondi Steiner's force during the War of 3039.[3]
After that attack the LCAF assigned the Fourth Lancers to the Lyran Commonwealth-Free Worlds League border. They remained there until the formation of the Lyran Alliance.[3]
Clan Invasion
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As of 3050, the unit was posted on Giausar.[4]
Operation Guerrero
The Fourth Lancers didn't participate in Operation Guerrero. However after the formation of the Lyran Alliance the Lancers returned to the Federated Suns.[3]
Operation Bulldog
The Fourth Crucis Lancers didn't participate in Operation Bulldog.[citation needed]
Civil War
The Fourth Crucis Lancers saw serious combat on their homeworld, Giausar, facing the 2nd Donegal Guards. The Fourth withdrew into the dense forests of Giasaur and conducted hit and run raids. This pinned the 2nd Donegal to the world and prevented them from reinforcing other Loyalist units.[5] Soon the 7th Donegal Guards reinforced the 2nd Donegal, and the pressure on the 4th Lancers increased. The Lancers shifted their focus, attacking the supply depots of the Donegal Guards as well as isolated units. This worked, but reduced the 4th's combat strength.[6] The ComGuard's 167th Division left their post and landed on Giasaur to reinforce the 4th Crucis Lancers. Unfortunately the 7th Donegal killed most of their command structure before the 167th broke contact and linked up with the 4th Lancers. The 4th took command of the 167th's survivors. Soon after this, the 2nd Donegal lost their headquarters to a 4th Lancers strike.[7]
A few days later, Caesar Steiner arrived on Giausar and asked for a cease-fire between the combatant units. The Lancers and Guards honored this request. Caesar Steiner ordered the 7th Donegal back to their homeworld and assumed command of the 2nd Donegal. He took the 2nd Donegal to counter the Free Skye attacks. At the same time the remnants of the 167th Division were disowned by Gavin Dow; They were integrated into the 4th Crucis Lancers to rebuild the unit.[8]
After leaving Lyran Alliance space, the Fourth redeployed to their new homeworld of Marlette.[9]
Jihad
AeroSpace Fighters from the Fourth Crucis Lancers drove off a Word of Blake attack on Markesan in 3072.[10] The attacking Blakists lost a WarShip and two Pocket WarShips.
Officers
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Leutnant-General Andrew Giggins, a graduate of the Point Barrow Military Academy[3]. In 3067 the Fourth Lancers were commanded by Admiral William Bruecker.[11]
Tactics
The Fourth Crucis Lancers tend to strike from unexpected directions, taking their opponents by surprise.[3]
Composition History
3062
4th Crucis Lancers (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Leutnant-General Andrew Giggs
- Aide: Leutnant-Colonel
- Almost all jump-capable Medium BattleMechs, with one Assault Company
4th Crucis Lancers Aerospace Brigade (4 Wings)[3]
- CO: Leutnant-Kommodore "Wild" Willie Brueckner
- 7th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
- 8th Crucis Lancers Aero Wing
- 5th Baxley Aerial Recon Wing
- 120th Minette Light Wing
- A oversized Aero Brigade
4th Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Elite/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Leutnant-General Adonias Felice
- Aide: Kommandant Jammie Rand
- 10th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Colonel: Arcadio Benz
- 11th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Colonel: Ramond Rameshkumar
- 12th Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel Marshal Kail
- 4th Crucis Lancers Artillery Battalion - Hpt.-Kmd. Rob Roberts
- The 10th fields heavy armor - The Artillery battalion is a double-size formation.
4th Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade (3 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)[3]
- CO: Leutnant-General Danielle Hartman
- Aide: Leutnant-Colonel Apollo Makar
- 7th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: Agueda Lopez-Repp
- 8th Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leutnant-Colonel: P.N Meyers Jr.
- 4th Crucis Lancers Jump Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Heather Soden
- 1439th Federation Ranger Battalion - Kommandant: Lex Bradford
- The 4th's mechanized infantry includes towed weapons.
Notes
References
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, p. 15
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 70, "4th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 27 - "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 101
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 130
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 145
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 146
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 139
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 99
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 139