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Although the unit took no part in the official hostilities of the [[War of 3039]], official records show that the First Aragon Borderers remained actively stationed on New Aragon from [[3038]] to [[3040]], likely to monitor the Capellan border in case of any [[CCAF]] incursion.<ref name="FM:FSp45"/><ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> | Although the unit took no part in the official hostilities of the [[War of 3039]], official records show that the First Aragon Borderers remained actively stationed on New Aragon from [[3038]] to [[3040]], likely to monitor the Capellan border in case of any [[CCAF]] incursion.<ref name="FM:FSp45"/><ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 135</ref> | ||
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| + | During the majority of the opening conflicts of the Clan Invasion, the Borderers found themselves tied up maintaining and preserving the security of their homeworld during attacks perpetrated by forces sympathetic to the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] as part of [[Operation Guerrero]].<ref name="FM:FSp45"/> By early [[3059]], however, they were called upon to join the newly-founded Second Star League Defense Force in Operation Bulldog as they faced off against the forces of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]. | ||
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| + | On May 13th, 3059, they were stationed on [[McAllister]] with other SLDF forces, awaiting the greenlight. In the first wave of the attacks, they participated in a Trial of Possession that saw [[Jeanette]] recaptured by the Inner Sphere. During the second wave, they attacked and secured [[Almunge]] with the [[First Amphigean Light Assault Group]], meeting minimal resistance and sustaining no losses. They and the First Amphigean garrisoned Almunge during the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguar]] counterattack, then proceeded to assault [[Coudoux]], supported by the [[Second Sword of Light]] and the [[Thirty-fourth Division (ComStar)|ComGuards' Thirty-fourth Division]]. There, they fought against [[17th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Smoke Jaguar's Seventeenth Garrison Cluster]] and witnessed them flee back to the Clan homeworlds. In the final mopping up, both the First Amphigean Light Assault Group and the First Aragon Borderers attacked Stapleton, where they fought hard against [[19th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|the Nineteenth Garrison Cluster]], who eventually initiated a [[Trial of Possession]] to honorably surrender. Although the Borderers sustained heavy losses during their actions in Operation Bulldog, they managed to salvage enough parts from the battlefields to be able to field nine Clan BattleMechs at the conclusion of hostilities, four of which were OmniMechs. While they were away from New Aragon, their garrison duties were taken over by the [[3rd FedCom RCT]], who still remained on the planet by the time that they returned from the front.<ref name="FM:FSp45"/> | ||
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Revision as of 23:18, 4 January 2022
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| First Aragon Borderers | |
| Formed | 3011 - 3013 |
| Disbanded | 3079 (destroyed) |
| Previous Designation(s) | New Aragon Planetary Militia |
| Nickname | The Pride of New Aragon |
| Affiliation | Federated Suns |
| Parent Command | AFFS |
In actuality an upgraded garrison, the First Aragon Borderers are stationed on the Capellan March border world of New Aragon. The unit has been deployed off world, but has been most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force.
Contents
History
Formation
The First Aragon Borderers were created initially as a stop-gap measure in response to the constant pressure exerted on the Federated Suns-Capellan Confederation border. As New Aragon had changed hands between the Federated Suns and the Capellan Confederation numerous times during the Third Succession War, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns decided that, rather than tie up an AFFS unit and contribute more issues to their supply chain, two battalions worth of BattleMechs would be added to New Aragon's planetary militia. This would have a two-fold purpose: help the planet fight off raids by the Capellan Confederation and secure the Federated Suns' hold on it. This planetary militia unit then became known as the First Aragon Borderers. Although the exact date of the Borderers' founding is not specified, it can be inferred that its activation was likely tied to Hanse Davion's restructuring of New Aragon's military forces during his tenure as military governor from 3011 to 3013[1], after the planet was secured for House Davion by elements of the Wolf's Dragoons in 3008[2]. Even though the presence of 'Mechs on New Aragon didn't slow or halt the Capellans' encroachments, the planetary militia suddenly found itself able to give the raiders a fair fight. Although the unit sustained many casualties as they passed through the crucible of combat, they managed to bring down many of the Confederation raiders and win valuable experience.[3]
Fourth Succession War
In 3029, the First Aragon Borderers joined other Federated Suns forces in attacking the Capellan Confederation in Operation Rat. During the second wave of the offensive, the unit was assigned, along with Delta Company of the Davion Light Guards, to invade and capture Hunan. Opposing the two Federated Suns units was the First Battalion of the Freemont's Cuirassiers, who met the Borderers as they landed just outside Hunan's capital city. Unfortunately, the Borderers were ill-equipped to face down the many Marauders of the Cuirassiers, and suffered devastating losses. Were it not for the timely and effective intervention of Delta Company, the unit would most likely have been wiped out entirely.[4]
After successfully capturing the planet, the Borderers redeployed back to New Aragon, where they returned to the task of defending their homeworld. During the fourth wave of Operation Rat, they were stationed at Fort Ellison when two battalions from the Second Chesterton Voltigeurs made planetfall south of their position. Knowing that their force of mostly infantry and armored vehicles would be outmatched by the 'Mechs of the Voltigeurs, the Borderers set up ambushes and harassed the advancing Capellans as they approached the fort. Despite their fierce resistance, the Borderers were pushed back to the fort and were in danger of losing their position when the aerospace element of the Davion Heavy Guards arrived and immediately began a series of extensive airstrikes on the Voltigeurs. As the momentum shifted, the Borderers regrouped and charged the wavering enemy, forcing their commander to call a retreat back to their landing zone. Unfortunately for the Capellans, their dropships had been attacked and destroyed by Heavy Guards, Aragon Borderers, and New Avalon Crucis March Militia fighters in orbit. The Voltigeurs were encircled and forced to surrender to the Borderers.[5]
War of 3039
Although the unit took no part in the official hostilities of the War of 3039, official records show that the First Aragon Borderers remained actively stationed on New Aragon from 3038 to 3040, likely to monitor the Capellan border in case of any CCAF incursion.[3][6]
Clan Invasion and Operation Bulldog
During the majority of the opening conflicts of the Clan Invasion, the Borderers found themselves tied up maintaining and preserving the security of their homeworld during attacks perpetrated by forces sympathetic to the Free Worlds League and Capellan Confederation as part of Operation Guerrero.[3] By early 3059, however, they were called upon to join the newly-founded Second Star League Defense Force in Operation Bulldog as they faced off against the forces of Clan Smoke Jaguar.
On May 13th, 3059, they were stationed on McAllister with other SLDF forces, awaiting the greenlight. In the first wave of the attacks, they participated in a Trial of Possession that saw Jeanette recaptured by the Inner Sphere. During the second wave, they attacked and secured Almunge with the First Amphigean Light Assault Group, meeting minimal resistance and sustaining no losses. They and the First Amphigean garrisoned Almunge during the Smoke Jaguar counterattack, then proceeded to assault Coudoux, supported by the Second Sword of Light and the ComGuards' Thirty-fourth Division. There, they fought against Smoke Jaguar's Seventeenth Garrison Cluster and witnessed them flee back to the Clan homeworlds. In the final mopping up, both the First Amphigean Light Assault Group and the First Aragon Borderers attacked Stapleton, where they fought hard against the Nineteenth Garrison Cluster, who eventually initiated a Trial of Possession to honorably surrender. Although the Borderers sustained heavy losses during their actions in Operation Bulldog, they managed to salvage enough parts from the battlefields to be able to field nine Clan BattleMechs at the conclusion of hostilities, four of which were OmniMechs. While they were away from New Aragon, their garrison duties were taken over by the 3rd FedCom RCT, who still remained on the planet by the time that they returned from the front.[3]
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FedCom Civil War
The Third FedCom RCT was defeated after the combined might of the Borderers and the Twelfth Vegan Rangers Alpha Regiment battled them to the ground.[7] Their losses were heavy but with the battlefield salvage the command could rebuild to former strength.[8]
Jihad
New Aragon was assaulted by Word of Blake forces in 3069.[9] The Borderers were on the world at the time, rebuilding from damage they'd taken as part of Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE. The Borderers quickly took control of several Star League fortresses and began a hit and run campaign against the invading Blakists. The Blakist troops wanted to end the fight quickly, so they deployed several chemical weapons in the tunnels that connected the forts. These attacks destroyed the Aragon Borderers completely.[10]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 1st Aragon Borderers | |||
| Colonel | Vincent Kooper | 3025[11] | |
| Leftenant General | Barrie Salsburg | 3054[12] | |
| Leftenant General | Jimmie Kirston | 3062[3] | |
| Major General | Jimmie Kirston | 3067[13] | |
Tactics
The Borderers are most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force. They also prefer a defensive position if possible.[3]
Composition History
3025
First Aragon Borderers (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[11]
- CO: Colonel Vincent Kooper[11]
- Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on New Aragon. [11]
3040
1st Aragon Borderers (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[14]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on New Aragon. [14]
3050
1st Aragon Borderers (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [15]
- CO: Leftenant General Barrie Salsburg [15]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on New Aragon. [15]
3054
1 st Aragon Borderers (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) [16]
- CO: Leftenant General Barrie Salsburg [16]
- Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Layover. [16]
3062
First Aragon Borderers (1 understrength Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[3]
- CO: Leftenant General Jimmie Kirston
- Note:- Two Battalions only
First Aragon Auxiliary (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)[3]
- CO: Colonel Tab Daniels
- Note:- Includes Mechanized Infantry and two Aerospace Fighter Squadrons)
3067
First Aragon Borderers (Veteran/Relibale)[13]
- CO: Major General Jimmie Kirston
First Aragon Auxiliary (Veteran/Fanatical)[13]
- CO: Colonel Gil O'Connell
3079
The Aragon Borderers were destroyed by Word of Blake forces in 3069 and weren't rebuilt.[10]
Color Scheme and Unit Insignia
The Aragon Borderers have a blue and white parade paint scheme.[3]
Notes
- Before the First Aragon Borderers were created, the First Auxiliary was known as the Seventh Aragon Armored Cavalry.[3]
References
- ↑ House Davion: The Federated Suns, p. 178, "Personalities: Hanse Davion"
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook, p. 13, "Bloodprice"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 45, "First Aragon Borderers: The Pride of New Aragon"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 32, "Capellan Front - Other Second-Wave Action"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 98 "Operations Riposte and Ambush"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 135
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 59, "Wave one - New Aragon"
- ↑ Field Manual Updates, p. 125, "Independent Commands - First Aragon Borderers"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 20, "Timeline of the Jihad" 14-30 October.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Field Report: AFFS, p. 8, "Independent Commands"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 137 (pdf version), "Valexa PDZ"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 15, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 137, "Armed Forces Of the Federated Suns - Deployment Tabl"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Historical: War of 3039, p.135
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 20 Year Update, p. 21
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Objective Raids, p. 15