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Among the first Marik Militia regiments formed, the Third Marik Milita was struck from the roles after they took part on the rebel side of Anton Marik's Revolt.
History
Alongside the 1st Marik Militia, the Third served with distinction during the Reunification War campaign against the Magistracy of Canopus, capturing enough material to allow the construction of the 6th Marik Militia. [1]
While the bulk of the Militia remained loyal to Captain-General Bertram Marik, the Third and 8th Marik Militia chose to support the cause of Oliver Marik during his 2729-2734 revolt. In the peace settlement that ended the conflict, the Third was granted a full amnesty and returned to normal duty. [1]
Despite centuries of sterling service during the Succession Wars, the Third sided with their former commander Anton Marik during his revolt in 3014-15. In the fighting on Sophie's World the fighting between the Third and the 6th Marik Militia was particularly savage, with the two units refusing to accept or give quarter.[2] Anton then dispatched the Third to Berenson, where they attacked the 15th Marik Militia, a unit that had been starved of supplies for months. This action wasn't successful, and the Third withdrew to Bernardo.[3] The 15th and 31st Marik Militia pursued the Third to Bernardo, inflicting heavy casualties.[4] The Third retreated again, but was eventually defeated on Park Place, where they surrendered after two weeks of heavy fighting.[5] Unlike the mercy shown by Bertram two centuries earlier, Janos Marik ordered the unit's officers executed or imprisoned, and the unit itself permanently disbanded and stricken from the Militia's history. [6]
Officers
During the rebellion in 3014-15, the Third was commanded by Gerald Marik.
Tactics
During the rebellion, the Third was noted for its fanatic loyalty to Anton Marik, and would not retreat unless a battle turned dramatically against them.