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| − | The absolute elite of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]], the '''Death Commandos''' are among the most feared | + | The absolute elite of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] (CCAF), the '''Death Commandos''' are among the most feared units in the [[Inner Sphere]]. They are meant to counterbalance the [[Warrior House]]s (which exist outside of the regular [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] military and are loyal to the person of the [[Chancellor]]), and appease feelings of jealousy within the CCAF by giving the military a similarly prestigeous and capable unit. Their skills and wide-ranging authority raised misgivings even within the [[CCAF]], which were partially satisfied when Chancellor [[Maximilian Liao]] opened membership to any sufficiently distinguished CCAF officer in [[3003]]. |
Unofficially known as the Chancellor's "storm troopers", members of the Death Commandos have very wide latitude in the the performance of their duties. For example, they are allowed, on their own authority, to summarily execute any Capellan soldier, and even members of the nobility, under certain circumstances. | Unofficially known as the Chancellor's "storm troopers", members of the Death Commandos have very wide latitude in the the performance of their duties. For example, they are allowed, on their own authority, to summarily execute any Capellan soldier, and even members of the nobility, under certain circumstances. | ||
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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Death Commandos (at the time a | + | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Death Commandos (at the time only a single [[battalion]] in strength) were sent to raid [[Kathil]], but were betrayed by intelligence passed to the [[Federated Suns]] by [[Justin Xiang Allard]]. Only nine Death Commandos returned from this mission. |
| − | It took until [[3041]] to rebuild the | + | Near the end of the war, the Death Commandos supposedly attacked the [[NAIS]] on [[New Avalon]]. It is not widely known that this was, in fact, a covert assault by the [[ComGuard]] of [[ComStar]], disguised as Death Commandos. |
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| + | It took until [[3041]] to rebuild the battalion, and a second battalion was formed in [[3055]] with two [[Company|Companies]], reaching full strength in [[3060]]. The Death Commandos were always intended to be a full regiment, but the high standards for entry meant that recruiting was difficult. | ||
===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
| − | In [[3057]], prior to [[Operation Guerrero]], [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] sent Death Commando [[Loren Jaffray]] to [[Northwind]] as part of a plot to destroy the Highlanders for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was still deprived of the Highlanders' service. | + | In [[3057]], prior to [[Operation Guerrero]], [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] sent Death Commando [[Loren Jaffray]] to [[Northwind]] as part of a plot to destroy the [[Northwind Highlanders]] for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth Succession War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was still deprived of the Highlanders' service as a result of the mission. |
===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
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===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ||
| − | During the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]], the Death Commandos took over the pacification of [[Wei]] after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the [[ | + | During the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]], the Death Commandos took over the pacification of [[Wei]] after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | During the [[Jihad]] the Death Commandos inflicted critical damage on the shipyards at [[Kathil]] and rescued [[Kai Allard-Liao]] from [[New Syrtis]] during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]].<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> After that they defended [[Sian]] from the [[Word of Blake]] attacks, protected [[Thomas Marik]] during his visit in [[3073]],<ref name="JHS3076p34">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 34, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> and captured [[Kali Liao]] on [[Highspire]] | + | During the [[Jihad]] the Death Commandos inflicted critical damage on the shipyards at [[Kathil]] and rescued [[Kai Allard-Liao]] from [[New Syrtis]] during [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]].<ref name="J:FRp47">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> (It remains unclear if that "rescue" occurred with the subject's consent.) After that they defended [[Sian]] from the [[Word of Blake]] attacks, protected [[Thomas Marik]] during his visit in [[3073]],<ref name="JHS3076p34">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 34, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> and captured [[Kali Liao]] on [[Highspire]] to bring her to Sian.<ref name="J:FRp52"/><ref name="JHS3076p38">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 38, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> In addition, a company of Death Commandos escorted the [[Magestrix]] to her home in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].<ref name="frcc10">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 10</ref> |
| − | During the first Battle of Sian, the Death Commandos fought alongside the [[Red Lancers]] and [[3rd Canopian Fusiliers]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 9</ref> Several of the Death Commando's senior officers actually assumed control of the Red Lancers when that unit's command staff was killed.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 7</ref> Several Death Commando lances surrounded [[Dragon's Breath]] mercenary unit when they attacked the Forbidden City. They rapidly destroyed the mercenary unit.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6</ref> In [[3074]] small groups of Death Commandos were sent out to discover the Word of Blake's hidden staging areas. They did so, but at a high cost to their ranks.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 11</ref> | + | During the first Battle of Sian, the Death Commandos fought alongside the [[Red Lancers]] and [[3rd Canopian Fusiliers]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 9</ref> Several of the Death Commando's senior officers actually assumed control of the Red Lancers when that unit's command staff was killed.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 7</ref> Several Death Commando lances surrounded the [[Dragon's Breath]] mercenary unit when they attacked the Forbidden City. They rapidly destroyed the mercenary unit.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 6</ref> In [[3074]] small groups of Death Commandos were sent out to discover the Word of Blake's hidden staging areas. They did so, but at a high cost to their ranks.<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 11</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3063]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was ''[[Jiang-jun]]'' Michael Hyung-Tsei, who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first commander who did not come from a Warrior House.<ref name=FMCCp68>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 68, "Death Commandos Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> | + | As of [[3063]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was ''[[Jiang-jun]]'' [[Michael Hyung-Tsei]], who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first commander who did not come from a Warrior House.<ref name=FMCCp68>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 68, "Death Commandos Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
| − | In [[3085]] the unit | + | In [[3085]] the unit was commanded by Jiang-jun [[Kuhyen Zhen-Nei]].<ref name=FM3085p33>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 33, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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'''Death Commandos''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | '''Death Commandos''' (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p33/> | ||
| − | :* CO: Jiang-jun | + | :* CO: Jiang-jun Kuhyen Zhen-Nei |
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*''[[Threads of Ambition]]'' (novel) | *''[[Threads of Ambition]]'' (novel) | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Death Commandos]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Death Commandos]] | ||
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The absolute elite of the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF), the Death Commandos are among the most feared units in the Inner Sphere. They are meant to counterbalance the Warrior Houses (which exist outside of the regular Capellan military and are loyal to the person of the Chancellor), and appease feelings of jealousy within the CCAF by giving the military a similarly prestigeous and capable unit. Their skills and wide-ranging authority raised misgivings even within the CCAF, which were partially satisfied when Chancellor Maximilian Liao opened membership to any sufficiently distinguished CCAF officer in 3003.
Unofficially known as the Chancellor's "storm troopers", members of the Death Commandos have very wide latitude in the the performance of their duties. For example, they are allowed, on their own authority, to summarily execute any Capellan soldier, and even members of the nobility, under certain circumstances.
Befitting their role, the Death Commandos have unrestricted access to whatever equipment they need. In another example of their wide-ranging authority, they can confiscate equipment from any other CCAF unit. In addition, each Death Commando is allowed two 'Mechs.
Contents
History
Formation
The Death Commandos were created by Chancellor Tormax Liao in 2988, initially by drawing troops from the Warrior Houses. This created an elite and fanatically loyal unit which also benefited from the unique training regimen imposed by the Warrior Houses. Each member of the Death Commandos was a multi-skilled soldier, trained both as MechWarriors and in black ops.
Fourth Succession War
During the Fourth Succession War, the Death Commandos (at the time only a single battalion in strength) were sent to raid Kathil, but were betrayed by intelligence passed to the Federated Suns by Justin Xiang Allard. Only nine Death Commandos returned from this mission.
Near the end of the war, the Death Commandos supposedly attacked the NAIS on New Avalon. It is not widely known that this was, in fact, a covert assault by the ComGuard of ComStar, disguised as Death Commandos.
It took until 3041 to rebuild the battalion, and a second battalion was formed in 3055 with two Companies, reaching full strength in 3060. The Death Commandos were always intended to be a full regiment, but the high standards for entry meant that recruiting was difficult.
Operation Guerrero
In 3057, prior to Operation Guerrero, Sun-Tzu Liao sent Death Commando Loren Jaffray to Northwind as part of a plot to destroy the Northwind Highlanders for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth Succession War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the Federated Commonwealth was still deprived of the Highlanders' service as a result of the mission.
Operation Bulldog
During Operation Bulldog, the Death Commandos were one of the only elite defensive forces left on Sian. The rest of the defenders were assigned to the SLDF task forces.[1]
Xin Sheng Campaign
During the Xin Sheng Campaign, the Death Commandos took over the pacification of Wei after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry.
Jihad
During the Jihad the Death Commandos inflicted critical damage on the shipyards at Kathil and rescued Kai Allard-Liao from New Syrtis during Operation THUNDERSTRIKE.[2] (It remains unclear if that "rescue" occurred with the subject's consent.) After that they defended Sian from the Word of Blake attacks, protected Thomas Marik during his visit in 3073,[3][4] and captured Kali Liao on Highspire to bring her to Sian.[4][5] In addition, a company of Death Commandos escorted the Magestrix to her home in the Magistracy of Canopus.[6]
During the first Battle of Sian, the Death Commandos fought alongside the Red Lancers and 3rd Canopian Fusiliers.[7] Several of the Death Commando's senior officers actually assumed control of the Red Lancers when that unit's command staff was killed.[8] Several Death Commando lances surrounded the Dragon's Breath mercenary unit when they attacked the Forbidden City. They rapidly destroyed the mercenary unit.[9] In 3074 small groups of Death Commandos were sent out to discover the Word of Blake's hidden staging areas. They did so, but at a high cost to their ranks.[10]
Officers
As of 3063 to 3067, the commanding officer was Jiang-jun Michael Hyung-Tsei, who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first commander who did not come from a Warrior House.[11][12]
In 3085 the unit was commanded by Jiang-jun Kuhyen Zhen-Nei.[13]
Tactics
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Composition History
3025
Death Commandos (Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)[14]
3063
Death Commandos (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)[11]
- CO: Jiang-jun Michael Hyung-Tsei
- 1st Battalion: Sang-shao Thad Roonstock
- 2nd Battalion: Sang-shao Vladimir Korskav
- Independent Command Lance
3067
Death Commandos (Elite/Fanatical)[12]
- CO: Jiang-jun Michael Hyung-Tsei
3079
Given the hard fighting that took place during the Jihad years, the Death Commandos were greatly reduced in numbers. An exact figure is impossible to know, but they lost at least a battalion of troops in various high-risk missions.[6]
3085
Death Commandos (1 Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)[13]
- CO: Jiang-jun Kuhyen Zhen-Nei
Color Scheme
Death Commando soldiers paint their BattleMechs black, occasionally trimming them with Liao Green. They do not place the confederation crest on their 'Mechs, but instead use their unit insiginia.[11] Image:Camomech-catapult.png|Catapult of the Death Commandos </gallery>
Notes
- Trained in all forms of combat.
- All Death Commandos are officers, holding a rank one grade above that required for their position in the unit, which allows them to take command of other CCAF forces as necessary.
References
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 5
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 34, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 38, "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Report: CCAF, p. 10
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 9
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 7
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 6
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian, p. 11
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 68, "Death Commandos Profile"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Field Manual: Update, p. 32, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 33, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 140