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| − | | | + | | Designation = 16th Legion of Vega |
| − | | | + | | formed = |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = [[3072]] (destroyed)<ref name=FRDCMSp16/> |
| − | | | + | | Previous Designation = |
| − | | | + | | Nickname = Spirit of Vega |
| + | | Affiliation = Draconis Combine | ||
| + | | Parent Command = [[Legion of Vega]] | ||
| + | | Sub-Command = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sixteenth Legion of Vega was created as a "replacement" for the Fourteenth Legion, which was wiped out by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] on [[Turtle Bay]], in the early stages of the [[Clan Invasion]]. The unit was constructed from low-ranking academy graduates and warriors already being considered for transfer from their existing units. Officers who were respectable were chosen, even if they were not distinguished.<ref name=FMDC124>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 124, "Unit Profile"</ref> |
As of 3059, the unit had engaged in no significant actions. | As of 3059, the unit had engaged in no significant actions. | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | Early in the [[Jihad]], the Sixteenth arrived on [[Benjamin]]. They faced off against several [[Federated Suns]] units through most of [[3069]], but withdrew with heavy losses when the [[Word of Blake]] arrived on world. Three years later, the Sixteenth returned to Benjamin and fought the [[45th Shadow Division]] in a few stand up engagements before they split into small commands and withdrew into the wilds of the planet. They continued to operate in small groups, observing the Blakists and feeding that intel to the [[ISF]] and High Command. A relief effort from the DCMS in late [[3072]] failed, costing the Dragon three [[WarShip]]s and most of the [[15th Benjamin Regulars]]. In a forlorn hope to alter the outcome of the naval battle, the Sixteenth tried to distract the Blakists by launching an all out assault on their headquarters, but this assault also failed. After that assault only a company of troops remained. [[Clan Nova Cat]] tried to link up with the few survivors, but the Blakists used two tactical nuclear weapons and destroyed the Sixteenth's position before the Clan forces could reach it.<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 16</ref> | + | Early in the [[Jihad]], the Sixteenth arrived on [[Benjamin]]. They faced off against several [[Federated Suns]] units through most of [[3069]], but withdrew with heavy losses when the [[Word of Blake]] arrived on world. Three years later, the Sixteenth returned to Benjamin and fought the [[45th Shadow Division|Forty-fifth Shadow Division]] in a few stand-up engagements before they split into small commands and withdrew into the wilds of the planet. They continued to operate in small groups, observing the Blakists and feeding that intel to the [[ISF]] and High Command. A relief effort from the DCMS in late [[3072]] failed, costing the Dragon three [[WarShip]]s and most of the [[15th Benjamin Regulars|Fifteenth Benjamin Regulars]]. In a forlorn hope to alter the outcome of the naval battle, the Sixteenth tried to distract the Blakists by launching an all-out assault on their headquarters, but this assault also failed. After that assault only a company of troops remained. [[Clan Nova Cat]] tried to link up with the few survivors, but the Blakists used two tactical nuclear weapons and destroyed the Sixteenth's position before the Clan forces could reach it.<ref name=FRDCMSp16>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 16</ref> |
| − | Following the destruction of the | + | Following the destruction of the Sixteenth, some of the few survivors went on to band together with remnants of other destroyed DCMS commands such as the [[Ryuken-go]] and the [[3rd Dieron Regulars|Third Dieron Regulars]] to form the mercenary unit known as the ''[[Kouki no Otakebi]]''.<ref name="FR:DCMSp20">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 20, "Mercenaries"</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
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| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Sixteenth Legion of Vega''' |
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Yorishiki Hojo]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMDC124/> | | ''[[Tai-sa]]''||[[Yorishiki Hojo]]||[[3059]]<ref name=FMDC124/> | ||
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|} | |} | ||
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| + | ===Other Officers=== | ||
| + | * ''[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Kijuro Nagoya]] was Yorishiki Hojo's XO in 3059.<ref name=FMDC124/> | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| − | * | + | * Officers from the unit were permitted to request a transfer from the Sixteenth after one year of service.<ref name=FMDC124/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The | + | The Sixteenth uses artillery-delivered smoke rounds to create favorable battle conditions, either closing with an enemy under cover of the smokescreen or using them to conceal FASCAM-delivered minefields.<ref name=FMDC124/> |
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixteenth Legion of Vega''' ([[Regiment]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMDC124/> |
| − | *CO/ | + | *CO/First [[Battalion]]: ''Tai-sa'' Yorishiki Hojo |
: XO: ''Chu-sa'' Kijuro Nagoya | : XO: ''Chu-sa'' Kijuro Nagoya | ||
| − | * | + | * Second Battalion: ''Chu-sa'' Lawrence Sheppard |
| − | * | + | * Third [[Company]]: ''[[Tai-i]]'' Ryan Searcy |
| − | * | + | * Third Battalion: ''[[Sho-sa]]'' Angela Obuchi |
| − | - The unit can count during fights on its 12 [[OmniMech]]s, which are supported by 12 [[No-Dachi]]' | + | - The unit can count during fights on its 12 [[OmniMech]]s, which are supported by 12 ''[[No-Dachi]]s''. |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Sixteenth Legion of Vega''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMU118/> |
| − | : CO/ | + | : CO/First Battalion: ''Tai-sa'' Lawrence Sheppard |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 16th]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Commands|Legion of Vega, 16th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:29, 3 January 2023
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| 16th Legion of Vega | |
| Disbanded | 3072 (destroyed)[1] |
| Nickname | Spirit of Vega |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Parent Command | Legion of Vega |
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The Sixteenth Legion of Vega was created as a "replacement" for the Fourteenth Legion, which was wiped out by the Smoke Jaguars on Turtle Bay, in the early stages of the Clan Invasion. The unit was constructed from low-ranking academy graduates and warriors already being considered for transfer from their existing units. Officers who were respectable were chosen, even if they were not distinguished.[2]
As of 3059, the unit had engaged in no significant actions.
Operation Bulldog[edit]
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Dominion War[edit]
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Jihad[edit]
Early in the Jihad, the Sixteenth arrived on Benjamin. They faced off against several Federated Suns units through most of 3069, but withdrew with heavy losses when the Word of Blake arrived on world. Three years later, the Sixteenth returned to Benjamin and fought the Forty-fifth Shadow Division in a few stand-up engagements before they split into small commands and withdrew into the wilds of the planet. They continued to operate in small groups, observing the Blakists and feeding that intel to the ISF and High Command. A relief effort from the DCMS in late 3072 failed, costing the Dragon three WarShips and most of the Fifteenth Benjamin Regulars. In a forlorn hope to alter the outcome of the naval battle, the Sixteenth tried to distract the Blakists by launching an all-out assault on their headquarters, but this assault also failed. After that assault only a company of troops remained. Clan Nova Cat tried to link up with the few survivors, but the Blakists used two tactical nuclear weapons and destroyed the Sixteenth's position before the Clan forces could reach it.[1]
Following the destruction of the Sixteenth, some of the few survivors went on to band together with remnants of other destroyed DCMS commands such as the Ryuken-go and the Third Dieron Regulars to form the mercenary unit known as the Kouki no Otakebi.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Sixteenth Legion of Vega | |||
| Tai-sa | Yorishiki Hojo | 3059[2] | |
| Tai-sa | Lawrence Sheppard | 3067[4] | |
Other Officers[edit]
- Chu-sa Kijuro Nagoya was Yorishiki Hojo's XO in 3059.[2]
Notes[edit]
- Officers from the unit were permitted to request a transfer from the Sixteenth after one year of service.[2]
Tactics[edit]
The Sixteenth uses artillery-delivered smoke rounds to create favorable battle conditions, either closing with an enemy under cover of the smokescreen or using them to conceal FASCAM-delivered minefields.[2]
Composition History[edit]
3059[edit]
Sixteenth Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[2]
- CO/First Battalion: Tai-sa Yorishiki Hojo
- XO: Chu-sa Kijuro Nagoya
- Second Battalion: Chu-sa Lawrence Sheppard
- Third Company: Tai-i Ryan Searcy
- Third Battalion: Sho-sa Angela Obuchi
- The unit can count during fights on its 12 OmniMechs, which are supported by 12 No-Dachis.
3067[edit]
Sixteenth Legion of Vega (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)[4]
- CO/First Battalion: Tai-sa Lawrence Sheppard