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The '''Fourteenth Legion of Vega''' was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the [[DCMS]] who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service. The '''Fourteenth Legion of Vega''' was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the [[DCMS]] who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service.
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===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War===
− The Fourteenth engaged the [[Third Lyran Guards]] on [[Vega]] in [[3028]], successfully retaining the world for the Combine.<ref name=4SWv1-28>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref><ref name=CMDC-63>''Combat Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63: "Legion of Vega"</ref> + The Fourteenth engaged the [[3rd Lyran Guards|Third Lyran Guard]] on [[Vega]] in [[3028]], successfully retaining the world for the Combine.<ref name=4SWv1-28>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref><ref name=CMDC-63>''Combat Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63: "Legion of Vega"</ref>
===War of 3039=== ===War of 3039===
− In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega [[Battle of Vega (3039)|was attacked]] by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[Third Davion Guard]] and Third Lyran Guards regiments.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', pp. 13, 18–20</ref> The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege.<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=HWo39-032>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 32</ref> + In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega [[Battle of Vega (3039)|was attacked]] by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[3rd Davion Guard]] and [[3rd Lyran Guards]] regiments.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', pp. 13, 18–20</ref> The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege.<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=HWo39-032>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 32</ref>
− On July 12th, the [[Second Legion of Vega]] arrived at a pirate jump point and commenced recapturing Vega from the occupying Federated Commonwealth forces, with the Fourteenth following closely behind to provide assistance. The planet was recaptured by August 16th.<ref name=HWo39-077-078>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 77–78</ref> During this reconquest, the [[Second Dieron Regulars]] and the Second Legion of Vega were supported by the elements of the Fourteenth that had withdrawn from the world. The Fourteenth forced the [[First Grave Walkers]] to break off their attack on the Second Dieron.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 21</ref> + On July 12th the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] arrived at a pirate jump point and commenced recapturing Vega from the occupying Federated Commonwealth forces, with the Fourteenth following closely behind to provide assistance. The planet was recaptured by August 16th.<ref name=HWo39-077-078>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 77–78</ref> During this reconquest, the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]] and the Second Legion of Vega were supported by the elements of the Fourteenth that had withdrawn from the world. The Fourteenth forced the [[1st Grave Walkers]] to break off their attack on the Second Dieron.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 21</ref>
===Clan Invasion and Destruction=== ===Clan Invasion and Destruction===
In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]], to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] with honors, the Combine's [[Heir-Designate]] was assigned a prototype [[LosTech]]-equipped ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' and command of the Fourteenth's third [[battalion]].<ref name=CMDC-63/> In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]], to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] with honors, the Combine's [[Heir-Designate]] was assigned a prototype [[LosTech]]-equipped ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' and command of the Fourteenth's third [[battalion]].<ref name=CMDC-63/>
− In March [[3050]], the Legion attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[Sixteenth Legion of Vega]].<ref name=FMDCp124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref> + In March [[3050]] the Legion attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[16th Legion of Vega]].<ref name=FMDCp124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref>
==Officers== ==Officers==
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+ ==Game Rules==
+ ===War of 3039===
+ The Fourteenth can use the Tactical Specialist (Defense), Environmental Specialist (Desert), and Tactical Experts (Hidden Units) special command abilities.<ref name=tp39p8/>
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==References== ==References==
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==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==
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* ''[[ClanTroops]]'' * ''[[ClanTroops]]''
* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]'' * ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]''
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]]
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The '''Fourteenth Legion of Vega''' was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the [[DCMS]] who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service. | The '''Fourteenth Legion of Vega''' was a Draconis Combine BattleMech regiment. The unit was considered to be a unit meant to hold less than desirable members of the [[DCMS]] who were deemed too valuable to be removed from service. | ||
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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
− | The Fourteenth engaged the [[Third Lyran | + | The Fourteenth engaged the [[3rd Lyran Guards|Third Lyran Guard]] on [[Vega]] in [[3028]], successfully retaining the world for the Combine.<ref name=4SWv1-28>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref><ref name=CMDC-63>''Combat Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63: "Legion of Vega"</ref> |
===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
− | In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega [[Battle of Vega (3039)|was attacked]] by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[ | + | In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega [[Battle of Vega (3039)|was attacked]] by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[3rd Davion Guard]] and [[3rd Lyran Guards]] regiments.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', pp. 13, 18–20</ref> The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege.<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=HWo39-032>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 32</ref> |
− | On July 12th | + | On July 12th the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] arrived at a pirate jump point and commenced recapturing Vega from the occupying Federated Commonwealth forces, with the Fourteenth following closely behind to provide assistance. The planet was recaptured by August 16th.<ref name=HWo39-077-078>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 77–78</ref> During this reconquest, the [[2nd Dieron Regulars]] and the Second Legion of Vega were supported by the elements of the Fourteenth that had withdrawn from the world. The Fourteenth forced the [[1st Grave Walkers]] to break off their attack on the Second Dieron.<ref>''Turning Points War of 3039: Vega'', p. 21</ref> |
===Clan Invasion and Destruction=== | ===Clan Invasion and Destruction=== | ||
In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]], to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] with honors, the Combine's [[Heir-Designate]] was assigned a prototype [[LosTech]]-equipped ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' and command of the Fourteenth's third [[battalion]].<ref name=CMDC-63/> | In [[3049]], [[Theodore Kurita]] made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]], to the Fourteenth Legion, well away from the border with Davion space. Graduating from the [[Sun Zhang MechWarrior Academy]] with honors, the Combine's [[Heir-Designate]] was assigned a prototype [[LosTech]]-equipped ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' and command of the Fourteenth's third [[battalion]].<ref name=CMDC-63/> | ||
− | In March [[3050]] | + | In March [[3050]] the Legion attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CMDC-63/><ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[16th Legion of Vega]].<ref name=FMDCp124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Turtle Bay.<ref name=20YUp42/> | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Turtle Bay.<ref name=20YUp42/> | ||
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+ | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
+ | ==Game Rules== | ||
+ | ===War of 3039=== | ||
+ | The Fourteenth can use the Tactical Specialist (Defense), Environmental Specialist (Desert), and Tactical Experts (Hidden Units) special command abilities.<ref name=tp39p8/> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[ClanTroops]]'' | * ''[[ClanTroops]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
* ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]'' | * ''[[Turning Points War of 3039: Vega]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 14th]] |