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Line 17: === Star League Era === === Star League Era === − During the [[Star League]] era the Tenth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the [[First Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence. By the mid-[[twenty-eighth century]] the First Division was the only Division of the Lyran Guards to be at full strength, and while the Lyran Guards were supposed to be loyal to the Lyran Commonwealth first and the Archon second, the various regiments of the First had been used at various points to keep powerful nobles in line.<ref name="FR2765p13">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', pp. 13–14: "Lyran Guards"</ref> + During the [[Star League]] era the Tenth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the [[First Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence. By the mid-[[twenty-eighth century]] the 1st Division was the only Division of the Lyran Guards to be at full strength, and while the Lyran Guards were supposed to be loyal to the Lyran Commonwealth first and the Archon second, the various regiments of the First had been used at various points to keep powerful nobles in line.<ref name="FR2765p13">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', pp. 13–14: "Lyran Guards"</ref> Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Tenth lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Tenth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Tenth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the Tenth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Tenth lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Tenth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Tenth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the Tenth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> Line 31:
Line 31: Their arguably most notable action in the war came when the Tenth was secretly dispatched on a raid against the recently captured world of [[Dromini VI]],<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 79</ref> after Commonwealth intelligence learned that the Draconis Combine was using the planet as a staging area for a massive counterattack that posed a significant threat. Their arguably most notable action in the war came when the Tenth was secretly dispatched on a raid against the recently captured world of [[Dromini VI]],<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 79</ref> after Commonwealth intelligence learned that the Draconis Combine was using the planet as a staging area for a massive counterattack that posed a significant threat. − The unit's commander, Duke [[Frederick Steiner]], understood that for him the mission was a one-way ticket: A consummate Lyran patriot and one of the nation's most competent generals, he had dabbled in politics – a field he was far less savvy in – and had found himself entangled in Duke [[Aldo Lestrade IV|Aldo Lestrade]]'s treasonous schemes against Archon Katrina Steiner. As a chance at redemption, she offered him the option of sacrificing himself for the good of the nation, leading his beloved regiment into a near-suicidal but critically important attack and going out in a blaze of glory befitting the soldier he was at heart. + The unit's commander, Duke [[Frederick Steiner]], understood that for him the mission was a one-way ticket: A consummate Lyran patriot and one of the nation's most competent generals, he had dabbled in politics–a field he was far less savvy in–and had found himself entangled in Duke [[Aldo Lestrade IV|Aldo Lestrade]]'s treasonous schemes against Archon Katrina Steiner. As a chance at redemption, she offered him the option of sacrificing himself for the good of the nation, leading his beloved regiment into a near-suicidal but critically important attack and going out in a blaze of glory befitting the soldier he was at heart. The Tenth struck the Kurita task force's store houses in the city of Kanashimi. Elements of the Tenth fought twice their numbers to reach their targets, taking severe damage. Frederick Steiner surrendered himself in order to have his men safely returned to their [[JumpShip]]. What Frederick was not aware of was that in parallel with his attack on the ground [[LIC]] agents disabled the enemy task force's JumpShip fleet.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 265–272: "Duke Frederick Steiner's Tenth Lyran Guards raid the captured world of Dromini VI and stop Kurita Task force from invading"</ref> Together, these actions doomed the Combine's counteroffensive. (Although Frederick Steiner had not expected to survive, after his supposed death he would go on to become [[Anastasius Focht|one of the most celebrated leaders of his time]] and the mastermind behind [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|one of the Inner Sphere's most important military actions]] ever.) The Tenth struck the Kurita task force's store houses in the city of Kanashimi. Elements of the Tenth fought twice their numbers to reach their targets, taking severe damage. Frederick Steiner surrendered himself in order to have his men safely returned to their [[JumpShip]]. What Frederick was not aware of was that in parallel with his attack on the ground [[LIC]] agents disabled the enemy task force's JumpShip fleet.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 265–272: "Duke Frederick Steiner's Tenth Lyran Guards raid the captured world of Dromini VI and stop Kurita Task force from invading"</ref> Together, these actions doomed the Combine's counteroffensive. (Although Frederick Steiner had not expected to survive, after his supposed death he would go on to become [[Anastasius Focht|one of the most celebrated leaders of his time]] and the mastermind behind [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|one of the Inner Sphere's most important military actions]] ever.) Line 52:
Line 52: === Operation BULLDOG=== === Operation BULLDOG=== − Stationed on [[Wolcott]] at the start of [[Operation BULLDOG]] on 13 May [[3059]], the Tenth was naturally part of Prince Victor's "Dream Team" to capture the important target of [[Schuyler]].<ref name=TDR-50>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 11, 50</ref> Suffering only light losses, the Tenth accompanied Victor to [[Huntress]] as part of the relief force to save [[Task Force Serpent]]. After the last-minute rescue of Serpent, the Tenth traveled with Victor to [[Strana Mechty]], providing the bulk of the Federated Commonwealth's representative unit in the [[Great Refusal]]. There they successfully defeated the last vestiges of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and ensured the end of the Clan Invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TotC-13-50>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', ch. 10</ref> + Stationed on [[Wolcott]] at the start of [[Operation BULLDOG]] on May 13th [[3059]], the Tenth was naturally part of Prince Victor's "Dream Team" to capture the important target of [[Schuyler]].<ref name=TDR-50>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 11, 50</ref> Suffering only light losses, the Tenth accompanied Victor to [[Huntress]] as part of the relief force to save [[Task Force Serpent]]. After the last-minute rescue of Serpent, the Tenth traveled with Victor to [[Strana Mechty]], providing the bulk of the Federated Commonwealth's representative unit in the [[Great Refusal]]. There they successfully defeated the last vestiges of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and ensured the end of the Clan Invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TotC-13-50>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', ch. 10</ref> Upon their return from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and Victor's transfer to ComStar, his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] virtually dumped the fanatically pro-Victor RCT on the [[Draconis March]] capital world of [[Robinson]], stripping the Tenth of their [[JumpShip]] contingent to strand them there.<ref name=SS-28>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (Deployments as of 30 December 3061)"</ref><ref name=FMLA-125>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 125: "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Tables"</ref><ref name=FCCW-137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137</ref> Upon their return from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and Victor's transfer to ComStar, his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] virtually dumped the fanatically pro-Victor RCT on the [[Draconis March]] capital world of [[Robinson]], stripping the Tenth of their [[JumpShip]] contingent to strand them there.<ref name=SS-28>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (Deployments as of 30 December 3061)"</ref><ref name=FMLA-125>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 125: "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Tables"</ref><ref name=FCCW-137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137</ref> Line 63:
Line 63: McFarland quickly discovered that [[Kentares IV]] was under siege by the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars|Third Benjamin Regulars]] of the Combine's [[DCMS]]. The Third had been sent to capture Kentares as part of the [[DCMS Reprisal]], the counterattack in retaliation for Sandoval's unauthorized invasion of the Combine. Since Duke [[Ian Dresari]], a fellow supporter of Prince Victor, and his [[Kentares DMM]] were clearly outnumbered and outgunned by the Third, and since it would take weeks to repair the Tenth's ships, McFarland ordered his RCT to assist Dresari and his DMM in fighting the Combine invaders.<ref name=FCCW-137/> McFarland quickly discovered that [[Kentares IV]] was under siege by the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars|Third Benjamin Regulars]] of the Combine's [[DCMS]]. The Third had been sent to capture Kentares as part of the [[DCMS Reprisal]], the counterattack in retaliation for Sandoval's unauthorized invasion of the Combine. Since Duke [[Ian Dresari]], a fellow supporter of Prince Victor, and his [[Kentares DMM]] were clearly outnumbered and outgunned by the Third, and since it would take weeks to repair the Tenth's ships, McFarland ordered his RCT to assist Dresari and his DMM in fighting the Combine invaders.<ref name=FCCW-137/> − As soon as the Guards landed on Kentares, the Regulars knew they were doomed, since the Tenth Lyran Guards were considered one of the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s most elite RCTs. The Third decided to face certain defeat in the spirit of ''[[bushido]]'', managing to hold off the Tenth for a week after the engaged. In the final battle between the [[Allies|Allied]] Tenth/DMM force and the Combine forces, [[Leftenant General]] [[Reinhardt Steiner]], commander of the Tenth's BattleMech Regiment, fighting side-by-side with Duke Ian, defeated the Third Benjamin Regulars in a mere four hours. The surviving Regulars were incarcerated in a Kentares prison, where they were treated honorably until the end of the Civil War, when they were repatriated to the Combine.<ref name=FCCW-137/> + As soon as the Guards landed on Kentares, the Regulars knew they were doomed, since the Tenth Lyran Guards were considered one of the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s most elite RCTs. The Third decided to face certain defeat in the spirit of ''[[bushido]]'', managing to hold off the Tenth for a week after the engaged. In the final battle between the [[Allies|Allied]] Tenth/DMM force and the Combine forces, [[Leftenant General]] [[Reinhardt Steiner]], commander of the Tenth's BattleMech Regiment, fighting side-by-side with Duke Ian, defeated the 3rd Benjamin Regulars in a mere four hours. The surviving Regulars were incarcerated in a Kentares prison, where they were treated honorably until the end of the Civil War, when they were repatriated to the Combine.<ref name=FCCW-137/> − After their campaign on Kentares, the Tenth left that world and finally met up with Prince Victor. In late May of [[3066]], Victor, commanding the Allied task force of the Tenth Lyran Guards and [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] (aka "The Prince's Men"), decided to return to Tikonov to continue his fight against the Loyalist forces there, consisting of the guerrilla [[Free Tikonov Movement]] supported by the [[Fifteenth Deneb Light Cavalry]] (commanded by Marshal [[Michael Lipstein]]) and the [[3rd Republican Guards|Third Republican]] (commanded by [[Hauptmann General]] [[John Joseph Atherton]]). Immediately upon landing, the Tenth spearheaded the Allied assault on Tikonov's capital city of [[Tikograd]]. On 24 May 3066, the Tenth surrounded the Republican Guards and forced them to surrender three days later after killing Loyalist senior officer [[Leftenant General]] [[Karl Lopiz]] and his entire command staff. The Allies eventually forced the Loyalists off Tikonov on July 23.<ref name=FCCW-158>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158–159</ref> + After their campaign on Kentares, the Tenth left that world and finally met up with Prince Victor. In late May of [[3066]], Victor, commanding the Allied task force of the Tenth Lyran Guards and [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] (aka "The Prince's Men"), decided to return to Tikonov to continue his fight against the Loyalist forces there, consisting of the guerrilla [[Free Tikonov Movement]] supported by the [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fifteenth Deneb Light Cavalry]] (commanded by Marshal [[Michael Lipstein]]) and the [[3rd Republican Guards|Third Republican]] (commanded by [[Hauptmann General]] [[John Joseph Atherton]]). Immediately upon landing, the Tenth spearheaded the Allied assault on Tikonov's capital city of [[Tikograd]]. On May 24, 3066, the Tenth surrounded the Republican Guards and forced them to surrender three days later after killing Loyalist senior officer [[Leftenant General]] [[Karl Lopiz]] and his entire command staff. The Allies eventually forced the Loyalists off Tikonov on July 23.<ref name=FCCW-158>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158–159</ref> Prince Victor had two infantry regiments from the Tenth remain behind along with members of [[House Dai Da Chi]] (who offered their service to Victor), to protect the world from further Loyalist attacks. As soon as Victor and his Allied task force left Tikonov, the personnel from House Dai Da Chi helped the Free Tikonov Movement attack the Tenth's infantry and forced them out of Tikograd. By late March of 3067, Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]] declared Tikonov to be a protectorate of the Confederation.<ref name=FCCW=173>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 173</ref> Prince Victor had two infantry regiments from the Tenth remain behind along with members of [[House Dai Da Chi]] (who offered their service to Victor), to protect the world from further Loyalist attacks. As soon as Victor and his Allied task force left Tikonov, the personnel from House Dai Da Chi helped the Free Tikonov Movement attack the Tenth's infantry and forced them out of Tikograd. By late March of 3067, Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]] declared Tikonov to be a protectorate of the Confederation.<ref name=FCCW=173>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 173</ref> − On 8 November 3066, the Tenth was part of Prince Victor's Allied force that landed on [[New Avalon]] to unseat Archon Katherine from the throne. On 20 April [[3067]], Katherine surrendered to Victor. The battle for New Avalon and the FedCom Civil War were finally over.<ref name=FCCW=179>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170</ref> + On November 8, 3066, the Tenth was part of Prince Victor's Allied force that landed on [[New Avalon]] to unseat Archon Katherine from the throne. On April 20, [[3067]], Katherine surrendered to Victor. The battle for New Avalon and the FedCom Civil War were finally over.<ref name=FCCW=179>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170</ref> Despite being reduced to 35% of their effective combat strength,<ref name=FMU-179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"</ref> the Tenth refused to stand down. Instead they pledged to support [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=FMU-170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170: "Lyran Guards bio"</ref> Despite being reduced to 35% of their effective combat strength,<ref name=FMU-179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"</ref> the Tenth refused to stand down. Instead they pledged to support [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=FMU-170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170: "Lyran Guards bio"</ref> Line 76:
Line 76: The Tenth chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], pledging their loyalty to [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 6: "Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards"</ref> The Tenth chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], pledging their loyalty to [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 6: "Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards"</ref> − In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded New Avalon, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|Thirty-first Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. The Tenth Lyran Guards were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite still being seriously understrength, they managed to inflict significant damage on the Thirty-first before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders.<ref name=JTPNA6/><ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8: "Unwelcome Guests"</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 102</ref> + In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded New Avalon, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|Thirty-first Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. The Tenth Lyran Guards were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite still being seriously understrength, they managed to inflict significant damage on the 31st before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders.<ref name=JTPNA6/><ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8: "Unwelcome Guests"</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 102</ref> − Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[First Davion Guards]].<ref name=JTPNA6/> + Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards|First Davion Guards]].<ref name=JTPNA6/> === Dark Age === === Dark Age === Line 97:
Line 97: |- |- | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Kelly Devers]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-26/> | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Kelly Devers]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-26/> − |- − | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Milstein (10th Lyran Guards)|Milstein]]||September [[3050]]<ref name=TBFT48>''Payback Time'', p. 48: "Attacker"</ref> |- |- | [[Archon-Prince]]||[[Victor Steiner-Davion]]||[[3052]]-[[3054]]<ref name=ORp23/> | [[Archon-Prince]]||[[Victor Steiner-Davion]]||[[3052]]-[[3054]]<ref name=ORp23/> |- |- − | Leftenant General||[[Reinhardt Steiner]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMLA-78/> + | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Reinhardt Steiner]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMLA-78/> |- |- | Marshal||[[James McFarland]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMLA-78/><ref name=FCCW-137/><ref name=FMU-179/><ref name=JTPNA6/> | Marshal||[[James McFarland]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMLA-78/><ref name=FCCW-137/><ref name=FMU-179/><ref name=JTPNA6/> Line 152:
Line 150: '''Tenth Lyran Guards''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> '''Tenth Lyran Guards''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> *CO: Leftenant General [[Reinhardt Steiner]] *CO: Leftenant General [[Reinhardt Steiner]] − Aide: Leftenant Colonel [[Cale Eidt]] + Aide: Leftenant Colonel Cale Eidt '''Tenth Lyran Guards Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA-78/> '''Tenth Lyran Guards Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA-78/> − *CO: [[Rear Admiral]] [[Lisa Mae Richards]] + *CO: [[Rear Admiral]] Lisa Mae Richards − - 35th Tharkan Attack Wing<br> + - 35th Tharkan Attack Wing − - 217th [[Skye]] Fighter Wing<br> + - 217th [[Skye]] Fighter Wing − - 43rd [[Donegal]] Fighter Wing<br> + - 43rd [[Donegal]] Fighter Wing − - 607th [[New Avalon|Avalon]] Fighter Wing<br> + - 607th [[New Avalon|Avalon]] Fighter Wing '''Tenth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> '''Tenth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> − *CO: Major General [[Thaddeus Frankenheimer]]<br> + *CO: Hauptmann General Thaddeus Frankenheimer − Aide: Colonel [[Francis Kalember]]<br> + Aide: Leutnant Colonel Francis Calember − - 19th [[Tharkad]] Panzer Regiment: Leftenant General [[Bill Heerey]]<br> + - 19th [[Tharkad]] Panzer Regiment: Leutnant General Bill Heerey − - 78th [[Donegal]] Cavalry Regiment: Colonel [[Yvgeniy Kotlyarenko]]<br> + - 78th [[Donegal]] Cavalry Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Yvgeniy Kotlyarenko − - 339th Donegal Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel [[Mara Foreman]]<br> + - 339th Donegal Heavy Armor Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Mara Foreman − - 5th [[Edasich]] Panzer Regiment: Leftenant Colonel [[Jim Beerman]]<br> + - 5th [[Edasich]] Panzer Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Jim Beerman − - 10th Guards Artillery Group: Major [[Melena Tholo]]<br> + - 10th Guards Artillery Group: Kommandant Melena Tholo '''Tenth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> '''Tenth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> − *CO: Major General [[Hisa Stavros]]<br> + *CO: Hauptmann General Hisa Stavros − Aide: Leftenant Colonel [[Tellus Perez]]<br> + Aide: Leutnant Colonel Tellus Perez − - 199th Lyran Mechanized Infantry: Colonel [[Jackie Raflik]]<br> + - 199th Lyran Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Jackie Raflik − - 345th Donegal Mechanized Infantry: Colonel [[Ransford Billig]]<br> + - 345th Donegal Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Ransford Billig − - 2045th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel [[Rebecca Pola]]<br> + - 2045th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Rebecca Pola − - 2046th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel] [[Bruce Terlecki]]<br> + - 2046th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel] Bruce Terlecki − - 74th Tharkad Jump Infantry: Colonel [[Klarissa Rhaines]]<br> + - 74th Tharkad Jump Infantry: Colonel Klarissa Rhaines − - 974th F-C [[battle armor|Battle Armor]] Battalion: Leftenant Colonel [[Jessup Sandoval]]<br> + - 974th F-C [[battle armor|Battle Armor]] Battalion: Colonel Jessup Sandoval === 3067 === === 3067 === Line 204:
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| − | During the [[Star League]] era the Tenth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the [[First Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence. By the mid-[[twenty-eighth century]] the | + | During the [[Star League]] era the Tenth Lyran Guards was one of ten regiments within the [[First Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence. By the mid-[[twenty-eighth century]] the 1st Division was the only Division of the Lyran Guards to be at full strength, and while the Lyran Guards were supposed to be loyal to the Lyran Commonwealth first and the Archon second, the various regiments of the First had been used at various points to keep powerful nobles in line.<ref name="FR2765p13">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', pp. 13–14: "Lyran Guards"</ref> |
Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Tenth lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Tenth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Tenth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the Tenth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> | Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the Tenth lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the Tenth Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the Tenth and her sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the Tenth and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> | ||
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Their arguably most notable action in the war came when the Tenth was secretly dispatched on a raid against the recently captured world of [[Dromini VI]],<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 79</ref> after Commonwealth intelligence learned that the Draconis Combine was using the planet as a staging area for a massive counterattack that posed a significant threat. | Their arguably most notable action in the war came when the Tenth was secretly dispatched on a raid against the recently captured world of [[Dromini VI]],<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 79</ref> after Commonwealth intelligence learned that the Draconis Combine was using the planet as a staging area for a massive counterattack that posed a significant threat. | ||
| − | The unit's commander, Duke [[Frederick Steiner]], understood that for him the mission was a one-way ticket: A consummate Lyran patriot and one of the nation's most competent generals, he had dabbled in | + | The unit's commander, Duke [[Frederick Steiner]], understood that for him the mission was a one-way ticket: A consummate Lyran patriot and one of the nation's most competent generals, he had dabbled in politics–a field he was far less savvy in–and had found himself entangled in Duke [[Aldo Lestrade IV|Aldo Lestrade]]'s treasonous schemes against Archon Katrina Steiner. As a chance at redemption, she offered him the option of sacrificing himself for the good of the nation, leading his beloved regiment into a near-suicidal but critically important attack and going out in a blaze of glory befitting the soldier he was at heart. |
The Tenth struck the Kurita task force's store houses in the city of Kanashimi. Elements of the Tenth fought twice their numbers to reach their targets, taking severe damage. Frederick Steiner surrendered himself in order to have his men safely returned to their [[JumpShip]]. What Frederick was not aware of was that in parallel with his attack on the ground [[LIC]] agents disabled the enemy task force's JumpShip fleet.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 265–272: "Duke Frederick Steiner's Tenth Lyran Guards raid the captured world of Dromini VI and stop Kurita Task force from invading"</ref> Together, these actions doomed the Combine's counteroffensive. (Although Frederick Steiner had not expected to survive, after his supposed death he would go on to become [[Anastasius Focht|one of the most celebrated leaders of his time]] and the mastermind behind [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|one of the Inner Sphere's most important military actions]] ever.) | The Tenth struck the Kurita task force's store houses in the city of Kanashimi. Elements of the Tenth fought twice their numbers to reach their targets, taking severe damage. Frederick Steiner surrendered himself in order to have his men safely returned to their [[JumpShip]]. What Frederick was not aware of was that in parallel with his attack on the ground [[LIC]] agents disabled the enemy task force's JumpShip fleet.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 265–272: "Duke Frederick Steiner's Tenth Lyran Guards raid the captured world of Dromini VI and stop Kurita Task force from invading"</ref> Together, these actions doomed the Combine's counteroffensive. (Although Frederick Steiner had not expected to survive, after his supposed death he would go on to become [[Anastasius Focht|one of the most celebrated leaders of his time]] and the mastermind behind [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|one of the Inner Sphere's most important military actions]] ever.) | ||
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=== Operation BULLDOG=== | === Operation BULLDOG=== | ||
| − | Stationed on [[Wolcott]] at the start of [[Operation BULLDOG]] on | + | Stationed on [[Wolcott]] at the start of [[Operation BULLDOG]] on May 13th [[3059]], the Tenth was naturally part of Prince Victor's "Dream Team" to capture the important target of [[Schuyler]].<ref name=TDR-50>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 11, 50</ref> Suffering only light losses, the Tenth accompanied Victor to [[Huntress]] as part of the relief force to save [[Task Force Serpent]]. After the last-minute rescue of Serpent, the Tenth traveled with Victor to [[Strana Mechty]], providing the bulk of the Federated Commonwealth's representative unit in the [[Great Refusal]]. There they successfully defeated the last vestiges of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] and ensured the end of the Clan Invasion of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TotC-13-50>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', ch. 10</ref> |
Upon their return from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and Victor's transfer to ComStar, his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] virtually dumped the fanatically pro-Victor RCT on the [[Draconis March]] capital world of [[Robinson]], stripping the Tenth of their [[JumpShip]] contingent to strand them there.<ref name=SS-28>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (Deployments as of 30 December 3061)"</ref><ref name=FMLA-125>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 125: "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Tables"</ref><ref name=FCCW-137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137</ref> | Upon their return from the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and Victor's transfer to ComStar, his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] virtually dumped the fanatically pro-Victor RCT on the [[Draconis March]] capital world of [[Robinson]], stripping the Tenth of their [[JumpShip]] contingent to strand them there.<ref name=SS-28>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 28: "Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (Deployments as of 30 December 3061)"</ref><ref name=FMLA-125>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 125: "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Tables"</ref><ref name=FCCW-137>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 137</ref> | ||
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McFarland quickly discovered that [[Kentares IV]] was under siege by the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars|Third Benjamin Regulars]] of the Combine's [[DCMS]]. The Third had been sent to capture Kentares as part of the [[DCMS Reprisal]], the counterattack in retaliation for Sandoval's unauthorized invasion of the Combine. Since Duke [[Ian Dresari]], a fellow supporter of Prince Victor, and his [[Kentares DMM]] were clearly outnumbered and outgunned by the Third, and since it would take weeks to repair the Tenth's ships, McFarland ordered his RCT to assist Dresari and his DMM in fighting the Combine invaders.<ref name=FCCW-137/> | McFarland quickly discovered that [[Kentares IV]] was under siege by the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars|Third Benjamin Regulars]] of the Combine's [[DCMS]]. The Third had been sent to capture Kentares as part of the [[DCMS Reprisal]], the counterattack in retaliation for Sandoval's unauthorized invasion of the Combine. Since Duke [[Ian Dresari]], a fellow supporter of Prince Victor, and his [[Kentares DMM]] were clearly outnumbered and outgunned by the Third, and since it would take weeks to repair the Tenth's ships, McFarland ordered his RCT to assist Dresari and his DMM in fighting the Combine invaders.<ref name=FCCW-137/> | ||
| − | As soon as the Guards landed on Kentares, the Regulars knew they were doomed, since the Tenth Lyran Guards were considered one of the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s most elite RCTs. The Third decided to face certain defeat in the spirit of ''[[bushido]]'', managing to hold off the Tenth for a week after the engaged. In the final battle between the [[Allies|Allied]] Tenth/DMM force and the Combine forces, [[Leftenant General]] [[Reinhardt Steiner]], commander of the Tenth's BattleMech Regiment, fighting side-by-side with Duke Ian, defeated the | + | As soon as the Guards landed on Kentares, the Regulars knew they were doomed, since the Tenth Lyran Guards were considered one of the [[Lyran Alliance]]'s most elite RCTs. The Third decided to face certain defeat in the spirit of ''[[bushido]]'', managing to hold off the Tenth for a week after the engaged. In the final battle between the [[Allies|Allied]] Tenth/DMM force and the Combine forces, [[Leftenant General]] [[Reinhardt Steiner]], commander of the Tenth's BattleMech Regiment, fighting side-by-side with Duke Ian, defeated the 3rd Benjamin Regulars in a mere four hours. The surviving Regulars were incarcerated in a Kentares prison, where they were treated honorably until the end of the Civil War, when they were repatriated to the Combine.<ref name=FCCW-137/> |
| − | After their campaign on Kentares, the Tenth left that world and finally met up with Prince Victor. In late May of [[3066]], Victor, commanding the Allied task force of the Tenth Lyran Guards and [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] (aka "The Prince's Men"), decided to return to Tikonov to continue his fight against the Loyalist forces there, consisting of the guerrilla [[Free Tikonov Movement]] supported by the [[Fifteenth Deneb Light Cavalry]] (commanded by Marshal [[Michael Lipstein]]) and the [[3rd Republican Guards|Third Republican]] (commanded by [[Hauptmann General]] [[John Joseph Atherton]]). Immediately upon landing, the Tenth spearheaded the Allied assault on Tikonov's capital city of [[Tikograd]]. On 24 | + | After their campaign on Kentares, the Tenth left that world and finally met up with Prince Victor. In late May of [[3066]], Victor, commanding the Allied task force of the Tenth Lyran Guards and [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[244th Division (ComStar)|244th Division]] (aka "The Prince's Men"), decided to return to Tikonov to continue his fight against the Loyalist forces there, consisting of the guerrilla [[Free Tikonov Movement]] supported by the [[15th Deneb Light Cavalry|Fifteenth Deneb Light Cavalry]] (commanded by Marshal [[Michael Lipstein]]) and the [[3rd Republican Guards|Third Republican]] (commanded by [[Hauptmann General]] [[John Joseph Atherton]]). Immediately upon landing, the Tenth spearheaded the Allied assault on Tikonov's capital city of [[Tikograd]]. On May 24, 3066, the Tenth surrounded the Republican Guards and forced them to surrender three days later after killing Loyalist senior officer [[Leftenant General]] [[Karl Lopiz]] and his entire command staff. The Allies eventually forced the Loyalists off Tikonov on July 23.<ref name=FCCW-158>''FedCom Civil War'', pp. 158–159</ref> |
Prince Victor had two infantry regiments from the Tenth remain behind along with members of [[House Dai Da Chi]] (who offered their service to Victor), to protect the world from further Loyalist attacks. As soon as Victor and his Allied task force left Tikonov, the personnel from House Dai Da Chi helped the Free Tikonov Movement attack the Tenth's infantry and forced them out of Tikograd. By late March of 3067, Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]] declared Tikonov to be a protectorate of the Confederation.<ref name=FCCW=173>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 173</ref> | Prince Victor had two infantry regiments from the Tenth remain behind along with members of [[House Dai Da Chi]] (who offered their service to Victor), to protect the world from further Loyalist attacks. As soon as Victor and his Allied task force left Tikonov, the personnel from House Dai Da Chi helped the Free Tikonov Movement attack the Tenth's infantry and forced them out of Tikograd. By late March of 3067, Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] of the [[Capellan Confederation]] declared Tikonov to be a protectorate of the Confederation.<ref name=FCCW=173>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 173</ref> | ||
| − | On 8 | + | On November 8, 3066, the Tenth was part of Prince Victor's Allied force that landed on [[New Avalon]] to unseat Archon Katherine from the throne. On April 20, [[3067]], Katherine surrendered to Victor. The battle for New Avalon and the FedCom Civil War were finally over.<ref name=FCCW=179>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170</ref> |
Despite being reduced to 35% of their effective combat strength,<ref name=FMU-179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"</ref> the Tenth refused to stand down. Instead they pledged to support [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=FMU-170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170: "Lyran Guards bio"</ref> | Despite being reduced to 35% of their effective combat strength,<ref name=FMU-179>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 179: "Lyran Alliance Deployment Table"</ref> the Tenth refused to stand down. Instead they pledged to support [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=FMU-170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170: "Lyran Guards bio"</ref> | ||
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The Tenth chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], pledging their loyalty to [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 6: "Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards"</ref> | The Tenth chose to remain on New Avalon after the Civil War as part of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], pledging their loyalty to [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]].<ref name=JTPNA6>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 6: "Combatants: Tenth Lyran Guards"</ref> | ||
| − | In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded New Avalon, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|Thirty-first Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. The Tenth Lyran Guards were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite still being seriously understrength, they managed to inflict significant damage on the | + | In December 3067, the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] on the [[Inner Sphere]]. While [[WarShips]] bombarded New Avalon, the [[31st Division (Word of Blake)|Thirty-first Division]] landed on-planet and advanced on [[Avalon City]]. The Tenth Lyran Guards were the first unit to oppose the Blakists, engaging them at [[Battle of McCarel Farm|McCarel Farm]]. Despite still being seriously understrength, they managed to inflict significant damage on the 31st before they were forced to pull back. They bought the defenders enough time to regroup and hold the capital city against the invaders.<ref name=JTPNA6/><ref name=JTPNA8>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 8: "Unwelcome Guests"</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 102</ref> |
| − | Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[First Davion Guards]].<ref name=JTPNA6/> | + | Unfortunately, casualties to the Tenth were too heavy to make them an effective independent fighting force, and by February [[3068]] they were merged into the [[1st Davion Guards|First Davion Guards]].<ref name=JTPNA6/> |
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| [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Kelly Devers]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-26/> | | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Kelly Devers]]||[[3050]]<ref name=20YU-26/> | ||
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| [[Archon-Prince]]||[[Victor Steiner-Davion]]||[[3052]]-[[3054]]<ref name=ORp23/> | | [[Archon-Prince]]||[[Victor Steiner-Davion]]||[[3052]]-[[3054]]<ref name=ORp23/> | ||
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| − | | Leftenant General||[[Reinhardt Steiner]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMLA-78/> | + | | [[Leftenant General]]||[[Reinhardt Steiner]]||[[3062]]<ref name=FMLA-78/> |
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| Marshal||[[James McFarland]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMLA-78/><ref name=FCCW-137/><ref name=FMU-179/><ref name=JTPNA6/> | | Marshal||[[James McFarland]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMLA-78/><ref name=FCCW-137/><ref name=FMU-179/><ref name=JTPNA6/> | ||
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'''Tenth Lyran Guards''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | '''Tenth Lyran Guards''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | ||
*CO: Leftenant General [[Reinhardt Steiner]] | *CO: Leftenant General [[Reinhardt Steiner]] | ||
| − | Aide: Leftenant Colonel | + | Aide: Leftenant Colonel Cale Eidt |
'''Tenth Lyran Guards Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | '''Tenth Lyran Guards Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (4 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | ||
| − | *CO: [[Rear Admiral]] | + | *CO: [[Rear Admiral]] Lisa Mae Richards |
| − | - 35th Tharkan Attack Wing | + | - 35th Tharkan Attack Wing |
| − | - 217th [[Skye]] Fighter Wing | + | - 217th [[Skye]] Fighter Wing |
| − | - 43rd [[Donegal]] Fighter Wing | + | - 43rd [[Donegal]] Fighter Wing |
| − | - 607th [[New Avalon|Avalon]] Fighter Wing | + | - 607th [[New Avalon|Avalon]] Fighter Wing |
'''Tenth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | '''Tenth Lyran Guards Armor Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | ||
| − | *CO: | + | *CO: Hauptmann General Thaddeus Frankenheimer |
| − | Aide: Colonel | + | Aide: Leutnant Colonel Francis Calember |
| − | - 19th [[Tharkad]] Panzer Regiment: | + | - 19th [[Tharkad]] Panzer Regiment: Leutnant General Bill Heerey |
| − | - 78th [[Donegal]] Cavalry Regiment: Colonel | + | - 78th [[Donegal]] Cavalry Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Yvgeniy Kotlyarenko |
| − | - 339th Donegal Heavy Armor Regiment: Colonel | + | - 339th Donegal Heavy Armor Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Mara Foreman |
| − | - 5th [[Edasich]] Panzer Regiment: | + | - 5th [[Edasich]] Panzer Regiment: Leutnant Colonel Jim Beerman |
| − | - 10th Guards Artillery Group: | + | - 10th Guards Artillery Group: Kommandant Melena Tholo |
'''Tenth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | '''Tenth Lyran Guards Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FMLA-78/> | ||
| − | *CO: | + | *CO: Hauptmann General Hisa Stavros |
| − | Aide: | + | Aide: Leutnant Colonel Tellus Perez |
| − | - 199th Lyran Mechanized Infantry: Colonel | + | - 199th Lyran Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Jackie Raflik |
| − | - 345th Donegal Mechanized Infantry: Colonel | + | - 345th Donegal Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Ransford Billig |
| − | - 2045th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel | + | - 2045th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel Rebecca Pola |
| − | - 2046th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel] | + | - 2046th F-C Mechanized Infantry: Colonel] Bruce Terlecki |
| − | - 74th Tharkad Jump Infantry: Colonel | + | - 74th Tharkad Jump Infantry: Colonel Klarissa Rhaines |
| − | - 974th F-C [[battle armor|Battle Armor]] Battalion: | + | - 974th F-C [[battle armor|Battle Armor]] Battalion: Colonel Jessup Sandoval |
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | ||