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22nd Skye Rangers

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History

In 3065 the 4th Skye Rangers tried, alongside the 17th Skye Rangers, the 22nd Skye Rangers and the 32nd Lyran Guards, to conquer Hesperus II, but were beaten back by the Grey Death Legion, 15th Lyran Guards and 36th Lyran Guards. The Skye forces had to retreat.[citation needed]

In 3075, during the Jihad, the 52nd Shadow Division attacked Caledonia, wiping out the 22nd Rangers.[1]

Officers

In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Ivan Petroff.[2]

As of 3062 the commandin officer is Colonel Francisco de Argall.[3]

Tactics

They prefer surprise attacks. Contrary to most other lyran units, they have a lot of light Mechs.[3]

Composition History

3025

22nd Skye Rangers(Green/Reliable) [4]

  • CO.: Colonel Ivan Petroff [5]

3054

22nd Skye Rangers (Green/Questionalbe) [6]

  • CO: Leftenant General Francisco de Argall [6]

3062

22nd Skye Rangers (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[3]

  • CO: Colonel Francisco de Argall

22nd Skye Air Wing (2 Squadrons/Regular/Questionable)[3]

Notes

For the attack on Hesperus II in 3065, they were equipped with 3 Overlord-class dropships.[citation needed]

References

  1. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 33
  2. House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 118 (pdf version), "Unit Deployment Table"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 102, "22nd Skye Rangers Unit Profile"
  4. House Steiner p.118
  5. House Steiner p.118
  6. 6.0 6.1 Objective Raids, p. 21

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