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At the start of the Kurita invasion, they attacked the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]] while their [['Mechs]] were bogged down in a minefield and wreaked havoc on the 'Mech forces.<ref name=TGCp14/> They then covered the retreat of the [[33rd Avalon Hussars]] and flew patrol over the real [[Star League]] Depot.<ref name=TGCp47/> | At the start of the Kurita invasion, they attacked the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]] while their [['Mechs]] were bogged down in a minefield and wreaked havoc on the 'Mech forces.<ref name=TGCp14/> They then covered the retreat of the [[33rd Avalon Hussars]] and flew patrol over the real [[Star League]] Depot.<ref name=TGCp47/> | ||
| − | Though outnumbered four to one by the Kurita fighters, the 22nd flew more missions a day than any and put their fighters to the limit for three | + | Though outnumbered four to one by the Kurita fighters, the 22nd flew more missions a day than any and put their fighters to the limit for three grueling months. During the last Kuritan push, the 22nd kept the Kurita fighters off the [[Alpha Regiment (12th Vegan Rangers)|12th Vegan Rangers]].<ref name=TGCp47/> |
The unit suffered 37.12% casualties during the fight on Galtor.<ref name=TGCp47/> | The unit suffered 37.12% casualties during the fight on Galtor.<ref name=TGCp47/> | ||
Revision as of 22:26, 28 October 2020
Contents
Unit Description
A dedicated Federated Suns Aerospace Fighter regiment, used to support BattleMech regimental formations for offensive and defensive actions.
History
Third Succession War
The fight on Galtor was the first real fight of the 22nd Special Air Squadron.[1]
At the start of the Kurita invasion, they attacked the 3rd Benjamin Regulars while their 'Mechs were bogged down in a minefield and wreaked havoc on the 'Mech forces.[2] They then covered the retreat of the 33rd Avalon Hussars and flew patrol over the real Star League Depot.[1]
Though outnumbered four to one by the Kurita fighters, the 22nd flew more missions a day than any and put their fighters to the limit for three grueling months. During the last Kuritan push, the 22nd kept the Kurita fighters off the 12th Vegan Rangers.[1]
The unit suffered 37.12% casualties during the fight on Galtor.[1]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 22nd Special Air Squadron | |||
| Colonel | Sirius Golen | 3025[1] | |
Tactics
Unknown.
Composition
22nd Special Air Squadron (Wing/Veteran)
- Parker's Air Squadron (Aerospace Fighters)
- Hunt's Air Squadron (Aerospace Fighters)
- Morgan's Air Squadron (Aerospace Fighters)
The unit was formed by K10 Stukas.[2]