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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Early History===
 
===Early History===
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The regiment was once part of Hasek's family private army until Five Prince Era ended with the [[Davion Civil War]].  They were re-organized with other units of Hasek's army into 5th Syrtis Fusiliers.  The unit was noted for its hatred of [[Capellan Confederation]], and the homeworld of the 5th is [[Lee]].{{cn}}
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The regiment was once part of the Hasek family's private army until the Five Prince Era ended with the [[Davion Civil War]].  They were re-organized with other units of Hasek's army into 5th Syrtis Fusiliers.  The unit was noted for its hatred of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The homeworld of the 5th is [[Lee]].{{cn}}
  
 
===Succession Wars===
 
===Succession Wars===
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The unit like other Fusilers, became very loyal to the Hasek family. Fought with valor fighting off many raids and conducting their own thru this era.{{cn}}
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The unit, like other Fusilers, has become very loyal to the Hasek family. The 5th fought with valor staving off many raids and conducting their own through this era.{{cn}}
  
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However, the unit became fanatical loyal to Duke [[Michael Hasek-Davion]] during his reign from [[3013]]-[[3029]].{{cn}}   
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However, the unit became fanatically loyal to Duke [[Michael Hasek-Davion]] during his reign ([[3013]]-[[3029]]).{{cn}}   
  
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During the [[4th Succession War|Fourth Succesion War]], Michael Hasek-Davion was murdered on Sian. After his death, the unit's loyality to Federated Suns came under question.  It was secretly decided to make an example of unit,as a warning to other units loyal to [[Michael Hasek-Davion]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' pp. 133-134 - "Hanse Davion announced to his general staff that chose to destroy the 5th as example to other who would turn their loyalities against him and the FedSuns".</ref>
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During the [[4th Succession War|Fourth Succesion War]], Michael Hasek-Davion was murdered on Sian. After his death the unit's loyality to the Federated Suns came under question.  It was secretly decided to make an example of unit, warning to others loyal to [[Michael Hasek-Davion]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' pp. 133-134 - "Hanse Davion announced to his general staff that chose to destroy the 5th as example to other who would turn their loyalities against him and the FedSuns".</ref>
  
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In May 27th, [[3029]] - The 5th was deployed to [[Sarna]] and by order of General Gordon Hartstone chooses to heavy burn their dropships in order to arrive ahead of their supporting mercenary units.  The unit is ambushed at its dropzone by 4 regiments of [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]].  The majority of unit is slaughtered, with less than a battalion surviving and General Hartstone's capture.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 115, 121 - "1st Battalion gets ambushed in swamps by the Cavalry's [[Savannah Master|Savannah Masters]]".</ref>
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On May 27th, [[3029]] - The 5th was deployed to [[Sarna]] and by order of General Gordon Hartstone they were directed to heavy burn their dropships in order to arrive ahead of their supporting mercenary units.  The unit was ambushed at its dropzone by 4 regiments of [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]].  The majority of unit was slaughtered with less than a battalion surviving, compounded by General Hartstone's capture.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', p. 115, 121 - "1st Battalion gets ambushed in swamps by the Cavalry's [[Savannah Master|Savannah Masters]]".</ref>
  
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During the [[Jihad]] the Fifth took massive losses as part of [[Operation Sovereign Justice]] and [[Operation Thunderstrike]]. By the end of the [[Jihad]], barely a battalion of 'Mechs were left, and the supporting regiments weren't in better shape. The High Command re-designated the Syrtis Fusiliers units as [[Light Combat Team]]s for the forseeable future. This re-designation means that the Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers are close to full strength. The re-classification also allows the High Command to produce defensive units that aren't likely to start new conflicts before the [[AFFS]] has recovered from the previous one. They recently received a company's worth of [[Hauberk]] battle armor suits.<ref name="fra15">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 15</ref>
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During the [[Jihad]] the Fifth took massive losses during [[Operation Sovereign Justice]] and [[Operation Thunderstrike]]. By the end of the [[Jihad]], barely a battalion of 'Mechs were left and the supporting regiments were in similar shape. The High Command re-designated the Syrtis Fusiliers units as [[Light Combat Team]]s for the forseeable future. This re-designation meant that the Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers are close to full strength. The re-classification also allows the High Command to produce defensive units that are not likely to start new conflicts before the [[AFFS]] has recovered from the previous one. They recently received a company's worth of [[Hauberk]] battle armor suits.<ref name="fra15">''Field Report: AFFS'', p. 15</ref>
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
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In [[3025]] the commanding officer is [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Tamara Hasek.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (pdf version), "Alcyone PDZ"</ref>
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As of [[3025]] the commanding officer was [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Tamara Hasek.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (pdf version), "Alcyone PDZ"</ref>
  
 
As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] Jing-Quo Lucifer.<ref name=FMFS105>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 105, "5th Syrtis Unit Profile"</ref>
 
As of [[3062]] the Commanding Officer was [[Major General]] Jing-Quo Lucifer.<ref name=FMFS105>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 105, "5th Syrtis Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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The RCT uses long range bombardments to pin the enemy in place for the following assault of smaller cavalry units which destroy small parts under the cover of their own comrades.
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The RCT uses long range bombardments to pin the enemy in place for the follow-up assault of smaller cavalry units which destroy lesser targets parts the cover of their comrades.
  
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The shift from a full RCT to a LCT has forced the Fifth's commanders to create new tactics and strategies. Unfortunately they're not as proficient in these tactics as the command would like.<ref name="fra15"/>
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The shift from a full RCT to a LCT has forced the Fifth's commanders to create new tactics and strategies. Unfortunately they are not as proficient in these tactics as the command would like.<ref name="fra15"/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==

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History

Early History

The regiment was once part of the Hasek family's private army until the Five Prince Era ended with the Davion Civil War. They were re-organized with other units of Hasek's army into 5th Syrtis Fusiliers. The unit was noted for its hatred of the Capellan Confederation. The homeworld of the 5th is Lee.[citation needed]

Succession Wars

The unit, like other Fusilers, has become very loyal to the Hasek family. The 5th fought with valor staving off many raids and conducting their own through this era.[citation needed]

However, the unit became fanatically loyal to Duke Michael Hasek-Davion during his reign (3013-3029).[citation needed]

During the Fourth Succesion War, Michael Hasek-Davion was murdered on Sian. After his death the unit's loyality to the Federated Suns came under question. It was secretly decided to make an example of unit, warning to others loyal to Michael Hasek-Davion.[1]

On May 27th, 3029 - The 5th was deployed to Sarna and by order of General Gordon Hartstone they were directed to heavy burn their dropships in order to arrive ahead of their supporting mercenary units. The unit was ambushed at its dropzone by 4 regiments of McCarron's Armored Cavalry. The majority of unit was slaughtered with less than a battalion surviving, compounded by General Hartstone's capture.[2]

During the Jihad the Fifth took massive losses during Operation Sovereign Justice and Operation Thunderstrike. By the end of the Jihad, barely a battalion of 'Mechs were left and the supporting regiments were in similar shape. The High Command re-designated the Syrtis Fusiliers units as Light Combat Teams for the forseeable future. This re-designation meant that the Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers are close to full strength. The re-classification also allows the High Command to produce defensive units that are not likely to start new conflicts before the AFFS has recovered from the previous one. They recently received a company's worth of Hauberk battle armor suits.[3]

Officers

As of 3025 the commanding officer was Marshal Tamara Hasek.[4]

As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Major General Jing-Quo Lucifer.[5]

Tactics

The RCT uses long range bombardments to pin the enemy in place for the follow-up assault of smaller cavalry units which destroy lesser targets parts the cover of their comrades.

The shift from a full RCT to a LCT has forced the Fifth's commanders to create new tactics and strategies. Unfortunately they are not as proficient in these tactics as the command would like.[3]

Composition History

3062

5th Syrtis Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[5]

- Supported by 4 Wings Aerospace Fighters

5th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Green/Fanatical)[5]

  • CO: Major General Jing-Quo Lucifer
  • 65th New Syrtis Armored Regiment - Colonel: Caanan Doyle
  • 3rd Jaipur Armored Regiment - Colonel: Theresa McGinty
  • 2933rd Federation Artillery Battalion - Major: Bobby Tapp

- Equipped with some Missile Platforms

5th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Green/Reliable)[5]

  • 584th Syrtis Infantry Regiment - Colonel Beria Nikolayivich
  • 20th Hobbs Mechanized Infantry - Colonel Eustachia Tobin
  • 6th Talon Mechanized Regiment - Colonel Sherry Bork
  • Royal Deifenbaker Mounted Rifles - Colonel Benton Frasier
  • 245th Syrtis Jump Regiment - Colonel: Terrence LaCasse

- Each Regiment with artillery spotters

3079

The Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers are at 90% of their full strength as an LCT.[3]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Warrior: Coupé pp. 133-134 - "Hanse Davion announced to his general staff that chose to destroy the 5th as example to other who would turn their loyalities against him and the FedSuns".
  2. ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 115, 121 - "1st Battalion gets ambushed in swamps by the Cavalry's Savannah Masters".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Report: AFFS, p. 15
  4. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 137 (pdf version), "Alcyone PDZ"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 105, "5th Syrtis Unit Profile"

Bibliography

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