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| Designation = Skye Rangers | | Designation = Skye Rangers | ||
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| − | Originally the army of the [[Federation of Skye]], where the '''Skye Rangers''' were once synonymous with courage and resolution, many in the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] see them as divisive for their ties | + | Originally the army of the [[Federation of Skye]], where the '''Skye Rangers''' were once synonymous with courage and resolution. Lately, many in the [[LCAF]] and [[LAAF]] see them as divisive for their ties to the [[Free Skye]] movement. The Skye Rangers have maintained close ties to its parent state, recruiting almost exclusively from the Federation, with many [[Sanglamore]] graduates heading to fill billets in the brigade. As such, the unit frequently sides with the leader of the Skye region, not the Archon.<ref name=FMLA90>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 90</ref> |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | While it is said the [[Tamar Pact]] brought martial skill to the nascent Lyran Commonwealth<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 6</ref>, the Skye Rangers have long been the largest of the original provincial militaries. In 2765 they had sixteen active regiments. They were known as being fiercely individualistic, which many considered a form of sedition. They were used offensively, but generally half the active regiments of the Rangers were left in the Isle of Skye to avoid political problems.<ref>''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 18</ref> | |
| − | Early in the [[Jihad]] the Skye Rangers led an assault into the [[Free Worlds League]]. Though they inflicted serious damage on the [[FWLM]], including destroying the [[5th Oriente Hussars]], the Skye Rangers spent most of the Jihad defending the Skye Province from [[Word of Blake]] attacks.<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 15</ref> | + | While they weathered the [[First Succession War]] fairly well, losing only the 10th Rangers<ref>''First Succession War (sourcebook)'', p. 139</ref>, the [[Second Succession War]] was particularly harsh on the Rangers. While the Tenth had been rebuild during the break in fighting, 11 Skye Ranger regiments were destroyed by the time the war ground to a halt.<ref>''Second Succession War (sourcebook)'', p. 99-100</ref> By [[3025]], the Second and 20th Skye Rangers had both been disbanded, leaving the brigade with just four regiments.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 116-117</ref> |
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| + | Early in the [[Jihad]], the Skye Rangers led an assault into the [[Free Worlds League]]. Though they inflicted serious damage on the [[FWLM]], including destroying the [[5th Oriente Hussars]], the Skye Rangers spent most of the Jihad defending the Skye Province from [[Word of Blake]] attacks.<ref>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 15</ref> | ||
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| + | The brigade followed their homeworld to join the [[Republic of the Sphere]], and the LCAF disbanded the brigade. The [[4th Skye Rangers]], long the pinnacle of the brigade, went on to form the core of the [[IV Hastati Sentinels]], one of the best units in the early RAF.<ref name=FM3085p167/> Many of those soldiers' descendants later became partisans of [[Jasek Kelswa-Steiner]], forming the [[Lyran Rangers]] and fighting, ironically, for the return of Skye to the Commonwealth.<ref>''Stormhammers MW:DA Dossier'' - Lyran Rangers profile</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Skye Rangers''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Skye Rangers''' | ||
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| + | | Hauptmann-General||[[Rupert Guercio]]||3062 | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Units of the Skye Rangers== | ==Units of the Skye Rangers== | ||
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:*The Fourth Rangers was absorbed into [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces. | :*The Fourth Rangers was absorbed into [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces. | ||
:*The Tenth Rangers were dissolved after the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Battle of Coventry]]. | :*The Tenth Rangers were dissolved after the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Battle of Coventry]]. | ||
| − | :*The Seventeenth Rangers was destroyed during the [[Clan Invasion]] and later | + | :*The Seventeenth Rangers was destroyed during the [[Clan Invasion]] and later rebuilt. |
:*The Twenty-second Rangers was destroyed during the [[Jihad]]. | :*The Twenty-second Rangers was destroyed during the [[Jihad]]. | ||
:*The Twenty-fifth Rangers served during the [[Reunification War]]; disbanded. | :*The Twenty-fifth Rangers served during the [[Reunification War]]; disbanded. | ||
Revision as of 02:40, 1 April 2022
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| Skye Rangers | |
| Formed | 2300s |
| Disbanded | By 3081[1] |
| Nickname | Bravehearts |
| Affiliation | Federation of Skye, Lyran Commonwealth |
| Parent Command | LCAF/LAAF |
Originally the army of the Federation of Skye, where the Skye Rangers were once synonymous with courage and resolution. Lately, many in the LCAF and LAAF see them as divisive for their ties to the Free Skye movement. The Skye Rangers have maintained close ties to its parent state, recruiting almost exclusively from the Federation, with many Sanglamore graduates heading to fill billets in the brigade. As such, the unit frequently sides with the leader of the Skye region, not the Archon.[2]
Contents
History
While it is said the Tamar Pact brought martial skill to the nascent Lyran Commonwealth[3], the Skye Rangers have long been the largest of the original provincial militaries. In 2765 they had sixteen active regiments. They were known as being fiercely individualistic, which many considered a form of sedition. They were used offensively, but generally half the active regiments of the Rangers were left in the Isle of Skye to avoid political problems.[4]
While they weathered the First Succession War fairly well, losing only the 10th Rangers[5], the Second Succession War was particularly harsh on the Rangers. While the Tenth had been rebuild during the break in fighting, 11 Skye Ranger regiments were destroyed by the time the war ground to a halt.[6] By 3025, the Second and 20th Skye Rangers had both been disbanded, leaving the brigade with just four regiments.[7]
Early in the Jihad, the Skye Rangers led an assault into the Free Worlds League. Though they inflicted serious damage on the FWLM, including destroying the 5th Oriente Hussars, the Skye Rangers spent most of the Jihad defending the Skye Province from Word of Blake attacks.[8]
The brigade followed their homeworld to join the Republic of the Sphere, and the LCAF disbanded the brigade. The 4th Skye Rangers, long the pinnacle of the brigade, went on to form the core of the IV Hastati Sentinels, one of the best units in the early RAF.[1] Many of those soldiers' descendants later became partisans of Jasek Kelswa-Steiner, forming the Lyran Rangers and fighting, ironically, for the return of Skye to the Commonwealth.[9]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Skye Rangers | |||
| Hauptmann-General | Rupert Guercio | 3062 | |
Tactics
Different per Unit.
Units of the Skye Rangers
Skye Guards
Skye Rangers
- First Skye Rangers[11]
- Second Skye Rangers[11]
- Third Skye Rangers [11]
- Fourth Skye Rangers
- Fifth Skye Rangers[11]
- Eighth Skye Rangers[11]
- Ninth Skye Rangers[11]
- Tenth Skye Rangers
- Fourteenth Skye Rangers[11]
- Fifteenth Skye Rangers[11]
- Sixteenth Skye Rangers[11]
- Seventeenth Skye Rangers
- Twentieth Skye Rangers[11]
- Twenty-first Skye Rangers[11]
- Twenty-second Skye Rangers
- Twenty-fifth Skye Rangers
Tamar Cavaliers
Notes
- The Second Guards were newly formed by Robert Kelswa-Steiner during the Jihad. [10])
- The Third Guards were newly formed by Robert Kelswa-Steiner during the Jihad [10].
- The Fourth Guards were formed from the 10th Skye Rangers; attacked the Gray Death Legion in 3056.
- The Fourth Rangers was absorbed into Republic of the Sphere forces.
- The Tenth Rangers were dissolved after the Battle of Coventry.
- The Seventeenth Rangers was destroyed during the Clan Invasion and later rebuilt.
- The Twenty-second Rangers was destroyed during the Jihad.
- The Twenty-fifth Rangers served during the Reunification War; disbanded.
Color Scheme and Insignia
- The parade color scheme of the Skye Rangers is dark red, with the arms of 'Mechs, turrets of vehicles or rudders of fighters painted black. Each regiment has its own unique highlight color.
- The Rangers insignia takes for form of a yellow sun partly obscured by wisps of white clouds on blue sky disc.
Insignia of the Skye Rangers Brigade
- 25th Skye Rangers 2596.png
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 167
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 90
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 6
- ↑ Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 18
- ↑ First Succession War (sourcebook), p. 139
- ↑ Second Succession War (sourcebook), p. 99-100
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 116-117
- ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 15
- ↑ Stormhammers MW:DA Dossier - Lyran Rangers profile
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Jihad Hot Spots: 3070 p. 137
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 19, "Skye Rangers" - Regimental Status