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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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The Fourteenth engaged the [[3rd Lyran Guards|Third Lyran Guard]] on [[Vega]] in [[3028]].<ref name=4SWv1-28>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref><ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref>
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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>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', p. 28</ref> <ref name=CMDC-63>''Combat Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 63 "Legion of Vega"</ref>
  
 
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In April [[3039]] during the [[War of 3039]], Vega was hit by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[3rd Davion Guard]] and [[3rd Lyran Guards]] regiments. 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 39'', p. 32</ref>
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In April [[3039]] Vega was hit by the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s [[3rd Davion Guard]] and [[3rd Lyran Guards]] regiments. The Fifth LAG and the [[14th Legion of Vega]] were forced off world.<ref name=HWo39-032>''Historical: War of 39'', p. 32</ref>
 
  
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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 39'', pp. 77-78</ref>
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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 39'', pp. 77-78</ref>
  
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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 14th Legion, well away from the border with Davion space.
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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/>
  
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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>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref>
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In March [[3050]] the Legion attempted to defend [[Turtle Bay]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].<ref name=CT1>''ClanTroops'', p. 22</ref> The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the [[16th Legion of Vega]].<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124</ref>
 
  
 
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Unit Description

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 whom were deemed to valuable to be removed from service.

History

Fourth Succession War

The Fourteenth engaged the Third Lyran Guard on Vega in 3028, successfully retaining the world for the Combine.[1][2] [3]

War of 3039

In April 3039 during the War of 3039, Vega was hit by the Federated Commonwealth's 3rd Davion Guard and 3rd Lyran Guards regiments. The Fifth LAG and the Fourteenth Legion of Vega were forced off world, reluctantly withdrawing after a six week siege. [3] [4]

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.[5]

Clan Invasion and Destruction

In 3049, Theodore Kurita made a political statement about his intentions toward the Federated Commonwealth by posting his son, 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.[3]

In March 3050 the Legion attempted to defend Turtle Bay from Clan Smoke Jaguar.[3] [6] The unit was destroyed, and the few survivors were reassigned to the 16th Legion of Vega.[7]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 14th Legion of Vega
Sho-sho Christine Nordica 3025-3028[8]
Tai-sa Tarukito Niiro 3050

Tactics

The Fourteenth was primarily a light BattleMechs and tank force which is better on defense than attack.[3]

Composition History

3025

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[8]

3028

14th Legion of Vega (BattleMech Regiment)

XO:
Charlie Company (Amberstar Raiders)[1]
Command Lance
Attack Lance
Recon Lance
  • 2nd Battalion:
  • 3rd Battalion:

3040

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[9]

3050

14th Legion of Vega (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[10]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Tai-sa Tarukito Niiro
XO:
  • 2nd Battalion:
  • 3rd Battalion: Chu-sa Hohiro Kurita[11]

Notes

Rules

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, p. 28
  2. ↑ The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One, p. 28
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Combat Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 63 "Legion of Vega"
  4. ↑ Historical: War of 39, p. 32
  5. ↑ Historical: War of 39, pp. 77-78
  6. ↑ ClanTroops, p. 22
  7. ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 124
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine),p. 135
  9. ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 139
  10. ↑ 20 Year Update, p.42
  11. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 129


Bibliography

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