Silver Hawk Irregulars
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| Silver Hawks Irregulars | |
| Formed | c. 2966[1] |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League, Silver Hawks Coalition |
| Parent Command | FWLM |
| Sub-Command(s) | Falcons
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Drawing from the planetary defense forces of the five member provinces of the Silver Hawks Coalition, the two regiments of the Silver Hawk Irregulars vary wildly in training, equipment, and experience. The Coalition's proximity to the border of the Free Worlds League has ensured that the brigade has seen a great deal of combat, though its performance relies entirely on how well its commanders can get their troops to cooperate with one another.
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History
Formation
The Silver Hawk Irregulars were formed after the signing of the Concord of Danais in 2966 by the five future provinces of the Silver Hawks Coalition: Kalidasa, Callison, Danais, Amity, and Shiloh. Though their cooperation was based on much earlier mutual defense agreements already in existence between these states, the formation of this joint military force solidified those connections. The Coalition's invocation of the Free Worlds League's Home Defense Act brought the brigade into being, and it drew its initial members from the militaries and militias of these worlds, taking whatever they could provide.[1] This resulted in a rather disparate group of units from each province, as each viewed the combined peacekeeping force with different perspectives and cultural expectations. For example, while the people of Kalidasa and New Hope viewed their tithe to the Irregulars as a solemn responsibility and contributed the best 'Mechs and troops, Shiloh viewed the levies as a chance to be rid of the worst elements of their society, sending convicts, paupers, and other societal rejects with shoddy equipment to do their fighting.[2]
The Coalition staunchly resisted the use of their Irregulars by House Marik during several military operations by invoking the Home Defense Act time after time. This refusal to contribute towards shared efforts earned the brigade very few friends in the larger League, though it still saw a great deal of action thanks to the Coalition's proximity to the Capellan and Lyran borders.
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Silver Hawks Irregulars | |||
| Colonel | Michael Cameron-Witherspoon[3] | 3025[3] | |
| General | Martha Zuritas[2] | 3047[2] - 3067 | |
Tactics
Units
Color Scheme and Insignia
While from disparate backgrounds, cultures, and militaries, the Irregulars all use the same insignia: a silver falcon with its wings and claws extended, set upon a dark blue disc. The units retain the specific markings and colors of their home province but display the unit crest on the left torso of their 'Mechs.[2]