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| Designation = Freemont's Cuirassiers | | Designation = Freemont's Cuirassiers | ||
− | | Formed = [[ | + | | Formed = [[2900s]] |
− | | Disbanded = [[ | + | | Disbanded = [[3029]] (destroyed) |
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*[[2930]] & [[2953]] - Freemont's Cuirassiers' aerospace assets are used in less-than-successful raids against the Davion world of [[Lee]]. | *[[2930]] & [[2953]] - Freemont's Cuirassiers' aerospace assets are used in less-than-successful raids against the Davion world of [[Lee]]. | ||
− | *[[2957]] - The Cuirassiers participated in a series of defensive maneuvers to counter Davion raids beginning on Sarna Commonality world of [[Goshen]]. There they began to capture Federated Suns ''[[Marauder]]'' BattleMechs. They go on to capture more of the powerful 'Mech in their defense of the commonality in [[2966]] on [[Axton]] and finally on [[Bell]] in [[2989]]. They became distinctive for being the only Capellan Regiment to consist of salvaged or captured Davion ''Marauder''s.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94 | + | *[[2957]] - The Cuirassiers participated in a series of defensive maneuvers to counter Davion raids beginning on Sarna Commonality world of [[Goshen]]. There they began to capture Federated Suns ''[[Marauder]]'' BattleMechs. They go on to capture more of the powerful 'Mech in their defense of the commonality in [[2966]] on [[Axton]] and finally on [[Bell]] in [[2989]]. They became distinctive for being the only Capellan Regiment to consist of salvaged or captured Davion ''Marauder''s.<ref name=hslioap94>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94</ref> |
*[[2990]] - The unit began to be used on the Davion border with [[Warrior House|Warrior House Regiments]] to lure FedSun units to attack. | *[[2990]] - The unit began to be used on the Davion border with [[Warrior House|Warrior House Regiments]] to lure FedSun units to attack. | ||
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*[[3002]] - The Cuirassiers were attacked by the two battalions from [[Avalon Hussars]] Brigade on [[Cammal]]. The unit held out with its light and medium [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] while [[Warrior House Ijori|Warrior House Ijori Regiment]] maneuvered itself behind the two Davion Battalions. The Cuirassiers and Ijori successfully destroyed the Davion battalion in their elaborate trap. However, the regiment's 3rd Battalion is lost and is never replaced. | *[[3002]] - The Cuirassiers were attacked by the two battalions from [[Avalon Hussars]] Brigade on [[Cammal]]. The unit held out with its light and medium [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]] while [[Warrior House Ijori|Warrior House Ijori Regiment]] maneuvered itself behind the two Davion Battalions. The Cuirassiers and Ijori successfully destroyed the Davion battalion in their elaborate trap. However, the regiment's 3rd Battalion is lost and is never replaced. | ||
− | *[[3008]] - The unit participated in the Battle of New Aragon against FedSun's mercenary unit [[Wolf's Dragoons|Wolf's Dragoons' five Regiments]]. Fighting alongside several Capellan and Mercenary units. Ultimately losing planet to | + | *[[3008]] - The unit participated in the Battle of New Aragon against FedSun's mercenary unit [[Wolf's Dragoons|Wolf's Dragoons' five Regiments]]. Fighting alongside several Capellan and Mercenary units. Ultimately losing the planet to the Dragoons in name of House Davion.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 11–12: "Battle of New Aragon"</ref> |
− | *[[3028]] - The 1st Battalion, under the command of Major Xong fought a series of battles with the [[1st Aragon Borderers]] on [[Hunan]]. Facing the entire regiment, Xong led his survivors into the Hellfire Mountains and eluded them. Reduced to a company's strength of ''Marauder''s, the unit was trapped by [[Davion Light Guards]]' Delta reinforced-company led by Captain [[Andrew Redburn]]. Trapped in a valley | + | *[[3028]] - The 1st Battalion, under the command of Major Xong fought a series of battles with the [[1st Aragon Borderers]] on [[Hunan]]. Facing the entire regiment, Xong led his survivors into the Hellfire Mountains and eluded them. Reduced to a company's strength of ''Marauder''s, the unit was trapped by [[Davion Light Guards]]' Delta reinforced-company led by Captain [[Andrew Redburn]]. Trapped in a valley sown with powerful mines, Major Xong surrendered.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', ch. 44: "Delta Company tricks survivors of Freemont's Cuirassiers to surrender".</ref> The survivors of the 1st battalion were later destroyed on [[Halloran V]] where they took part in [[Operation RIPOSTE]]. The 2nd battalion was destroyed in the failed defense of [[Jonathan]]. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Freemont's Cuirassiers''' | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Freemont's Cuirassiers''' | ||
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− | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Freemont]]||[[3025]] | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[David Freemont]]||[[3025]]<ref name=hslioap94></ref> |
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+ | | [[Captain]]||[[Jerome Freemont]]||[[3029]]<ref name=4SWp100>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 100: "Operation Ambush - Halloran V"</ref> | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
− | '''Freemont's Cuirassiers''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=hslioap106>''House Liao (Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106</ref> | + | '''Freemont's Cuirassiers''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=hslioap106>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 106</ref> |
:* The commanding officer of the unit was Colonel David Freemont. | :* The commanding officer of the unit was Colonel David Freemont. | ||
− | :; | + | :; 1st Battalion Commander: [[Major]] [[Sydney Xong]] |
:; 2nd Battalion Commander: Major [[Edward Everly]] | :; 2nd Battalion Commander: Major [[Edward Everly]] | ||
− | The 2/3rd of the unit consists of ''[[Marauder]]'' BattleMechs, with some light ''[[Javelin]]'' designs supporting them.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94 | + | The 2/3rd of the unit consists of ''[[Marauder]]'' BattleMechs, with some light ''[[Javelin]]'' designs supporting them.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 94: "Primary BattleMechs"</ref> |
− | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hunan]] and also on [[Jonathan]].<ref name= | + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Hunan]] and also on [[Jonathan]].<ref name=hslioap106 /> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | ||
− | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' |
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Freemont's Cuirassiers]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Freemont's Cuirassiers]] |
Latest revision as of 04:31, 16 May 2024
Freemont's Cuirassiers | |
Formed | 2900s |
Disbanded | 3029 (destroyed) |
Affiliation | Capellan Confederation |
Parent Command | Sarna Reserves |
Freemont's Cuirassiers were a Capellan Confederation regiment created to defend the Sarna Commonality. The unit history spanned from the early thirtieth century to the 4th Succession War.
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History[edit]
Unit Origin[edit]
During the thirtieth century, the Capellan Confederation was suffering numerous attacks from both the Federated Suns and the Free Worlds League. With its regular military regiments withering, the Capellan Confederation began to summon up planetary reservists from various worlds in each of the commonalities. These assets were used to form new frontline military regiments to reinforce its front lines against other Great Houses. One such regiment was the Freemont's Cuirassiers, which formed from reserves from the Sarna Commonality. The Cuirassiers became part of the Sarna Reserves, to reinforce the Commonality's defenses against raids from House Davion. The unit was noted for never leaving the Commonality, with the noted exception of its aerospace assets.
Unit Timeline[edit]
- 2930 & 2953 - Freemont's Cuirassiers' aerospace assets are used in less-than-successful raids against the Davion world of Lee.
- 2957 - The Cuirassiers participated in a series of defensive maneuvers to counter Davion raids beginning on Sarna Commonality world of Goshen. There they began to capture Federated Suns Marauder BattleMechs. They go on to capture more of the powerful 'Mech in their defense of the commonality in 2966 on Axton and finally on Bell in 2989. They became distinctive for being the only Capellan Regiment to consist of salvaged or captured Davion Marauders.[1]
- 2990 - The unit began to be used on the Davion border with Warrior House Regiments to lure FedSun units to attack.
- 3002 - The Cuirassiers were attacked by the two battalions from Avalon Hussars Brigade on Cammal. The unit held out with its light and medium BattleMechs while Warrior House Ijori Regiment maneuvered itself behind the two Davion Battalions. The Cuirassiers and Ijori successfully destroyed the Davion battalion in their elaborate trap. However, the regiment's 3rd Battalion is lost and is never replaced.
- 3008 - The unit participated in the Battle of New Aragon against FedSun's mercenary unit Wolf's Dragoons' five Regiments. Fighting alongside several Capellan and Mercenary units. Ultimately losing the planet to the Dragoons in name of House Davion.[2]
- 3028 - The 1st Battalion, under the command of Major Xong fought a series of battles with the 1st Aragon Borderers on Hunan. Facing the entire regiment, Xong led his survivors into the Hellfire Mountains and eluded them. Reduced to a company's strength of Marauders, the unit was trapped by Davion Light Guards' Delta reinforced-company led by Captain Andrew Redburn. Trapped in a valley sown with powerful mines, Major Xong surrendered.[3] The survivors of the 1st battalion were later destroyed on Halloran V where they took part in Operation RIPOSTE. The 2nd battalion was destroyed in the failed defense of Jonathan.
Officers[edit]
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the Freemont's Cuirassiers | |||
Colonel | David Freemont | 3025[1] | |
Captain | Jerome Freemont | 3029[4] |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3025[edit]
Freemont's Cuirassiers (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[5]
- The commanding officer of the unit was Colonel David Freemont.
- 1st Battalion Commander
- Major Sydney Xong
- 2nd Battalion Commander
- Major Edward Everly
The 2/3rd of the unit consists of Marauder BattleMechs, with some light Javelin designs supporting them.[6]
Notes[edit]
The unit history is limited, no year of the unit formation exists from early texts.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 94
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons, pp. 11–12: "Battle of New Aragon"
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte, ch. 44: "Delta Company tricks survivors of Freemont's Cuirassiers to surrender".
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 100: "Operation Ambush - Halloran V"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 106
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 94: "Primary BattleMechs"