5th Syrtis Fusiliers
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History
Early History
The regiment was once part of Hasek's family private army until Five Prince Era ended with 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
Succession Wars
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.
However, the unit became fanatical loyal to Duke Michael Hasek-Davion during his reign from 3013-3029.
During the 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 be made example of units loyal to Hanse Davion.[1]
In May 27th, 3029 - The 5th was deployed to Sarna ahead of their supporting mercenary units, by order of General Gordon Hartstone. The unit faces brutal force of surprise ambush of McCarron's Armored Cavalry. Ending with slaughter the majority of unit, with only battalion surviving and General Hartstone's capture.[2]
Officers
As of 3025 the Commanding Officer was General Gordon Hartstone.
As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Major General Jing-Quo Lucifer.
Tactics
Composition
3062[3]
5th Syrtis Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)
- CO: Colonel Serena Thompson-Hasek
- Supported by 4 Wings Aerospace Fighters
5th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade (2 Regiments/Green/Fanatical)
- 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)
- CO: Leftenant General Ho Tingh
- 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
Notes
References
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé pp. 133-134 - "Hanse Davion announces to his general staff that choice to destroy the 5th as example to other who would turn their loyalities against him and the FedSuns".
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, p. 115, 121 - "1st Battalion gets ambushed in swamps by the Cavalry's Savannah Masters".
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 105 - "Unit Profile"