13th Marik Militia

Template:InfoBoxStateUnit The 13th Marik Militia was a BattleMech regiment serving in the Free Worlds League. In 3059, SAFE rated the loyalty of the BattleMech regiment as "questionable", primarily due to the twenty-years previous support for Duncan Marik but also for the lack of political support many members showed to Captain-General Thomas Marik due to his overtures of peace to neighboring states. Their view tended towards the expansionist during what was seen as a time of opportunity to do so.[1] By 3067 SAFE maintained this "questionable" rating, though with the caveat of their complete loyalty when it came to the FWL overall.[2]


History

Formation

The Thirteenth debuted during the First Succession War and performed as the vanguard of the FWLM's operations, successfully striking the Aldebaran shipyards in the Capellan Confederation as a part of the first Free Worlds League offensive of the War.[3] The Militia continued to receive favorable recognition throughout the war. Following near-destruction on a failed raid of Hesperus II[when?], the unit was completely reconstituted utilizing the remnants of other forces devastated in the just-concluded ComStar War (2837-2838). Following a decade of stellar performance, the 13th regained its previous reputation.[1]

Anton's Revolt

Prior to the outbreak of the Marik Civil War (3014-3015), the 13th was stationed on Dieudonne, from where they first engaged the rebel forces in November 3014, sustaining light casualties.[4][5]

4th Succession War

In 3029 during the Fourth Succession War, the unit saw action against the Snord's Irregulars mercenary unit, unsuccessfully defending against a raid on Bordon.[6][1]

Andurien Secession

By 3028, the 13th Marik Militia was stationed on Irian.[7] In 3033, during the Andurien Secession, the unit took part in operations on the world of Wasat. This wasn't a serious attempt to take the world, but rather a way for Thomas Marik to gain political support at home and disrupt the Sarna March by interrupting the Lyran Commonwealth's attempts to absorb the world.[7][8] In 3036 the 13th Marik Militia led forces loyal to Duncan Marik onto Andurien soil by attacking Ingonish. They were supported by the 3rd Free Worlds Guards and the Iron Guard regiments against a few rebel regiments.[9][10][1]

Clan Invasion

In 3047, the Militia saw action against the 17th Arcturan Guard RCT.[11] By 3050, the Militia was stationed on Irian.[12] They were still on Irian as of 3054.[13]

Operation Guerrero

During Operation Guerrero the 13th Militia returned to Wasat, this time accompanied by the 4th Oriente Hussars, 2nd Sirian Lancers, and 21st Centauri Lancers. They captured the world, destroying the 2nd Republican in the process. Following the two weeks of combat, they provided a company to perform security operations due to the rampening up of tensions between the near-mutinous Lancers and the LCCC.[1] After these events, they moved to their homeworld, Irian.[14]

Operation Bulldog


Jihad

As of 3067 they were still guarding Irian BattleMechs Unlimited on Irian.[2] At some point during the Jihad the 13th joined the Word of Blake. Stationed on Chara in September and October 3077 alongside the 4th Free Worlds Legionnaires and the Steel Guard, the 13th faced off against Clan Wolf in Exile's Beta Galaxy when the Free Worlds League front of Operation SCOUR deployed Group IV to seize Chara. The 13th inflicted serious losses on the Wolves before the coalition forces retreated off-world.[15]

Officers

In 3025, the unit was commanded by Colonel Chang Janewicz.[16]

As of 3050, the commanding officer was Colonel Lloyd Reissing.[17] He was still in command 17 years later in 3067.[18]

Tactics

The Militia was adept in covert-landings and small-unit operations behind enemy lines, as well as liberation missions, siege operations and riot control.[1][19]

Composition History

3025

13th Marik Militia (Regular/Questionable)[16]

3040

13th Marik Militia (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[20]

3050

13th Marik Militia (Regular/Questionable)[17]

3059

13th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[1]

13th Militia Aerospace (1 Wing/Regular/Questionable)[1]

17th Irian Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]

43rd and 44th Irian Mechanized Infantry (2 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]

3067

13th Marik Militia (1 Regiment/Regular/Questionable/95% strength)[2][18]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Lloyd Reissing
  • 2nd Battalion
  • 3rd Battalion
  • 4th Battalion

13th Militia Aerospace (1 Wing/Regular/Questionable/110% strength)[18]

17th Irian Armor (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable/100% strength)[18]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Leon Schaech

43rd Irian Mechanized Infantry (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable/95% strength)[18]

  • Troop Commander: Colonel Mykelti Winston

44th Irian Mechanized Infantry (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable/100% strength)[18]

Regimental Mech Paint Scheme

Notes

  • The 13th was recorded as having been "decimated during a disastrous raid on the Lyran world of Hesperus" in the years following its First Succession War debut, per Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 61. The unit was then rebuilt following FWLM operations during the ComStar War (2837-38). The 13th Marik Militia unit article in the Field Manual specifically references the decimation as occurring during a 'raid', but that may refer to the Third Battle of Hesperus II of March 2789, where the FWL lost the FWLS Devastator, though no ground units are mentioned in that particular event in House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth). Until further clarification as to the date of the unit's near-destruction, this historical point will be noted here.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 61, "13th Marik Militia: Lucky 13th"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 149, "13th Marik Militia"
  3. ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 90, "Marik Militia"
  4. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 33, "Free Worlds League Military (April-July 3014)"
  5. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 36, "Free Worlds League Military (August-December 3014)"
  6. ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, pp. 38-39, "Raid on Bordon"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 86, "Phase One: 3030 - 3034"
  8. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 65, "Wasat and Oliver (October)"
  9. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 88, "Phase Two: 3035 - 3040"
  10. ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 72, "Ingomish (January)"
  11. ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 57, "17th Arcturan Guards RCT: The Kezla Rams"
  12. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 56, "Marik Militia"
  13. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 38, "Marik Militia"
  14. ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 112, "Marik Militia"
  15. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 48, "Chara Operational Report"
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "Marik Militia"
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "Marik Militia"
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 Field Manual: Updates, p. 160, "Marik Militia"
  19. ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 130, "13th Marik Militia (D)"
  20. ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 140, "Free Worlds League Military"

Bibliography

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