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===History===
 
===History===
The unit was formed in [[2388]]<ref>'''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)- 1st Ariana Fusiliers profile</ref> from the remains of the [[Chesterton Border Guard]]. The unit has been based for most of its history on [[Tikonov Prefecture|Tikonov Prefecture region]].  The unit has been has known to be a "Hard Luck" regiment due to its tough battles and defeats against veteran forces.
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Formed in [[2388]] from the remnants of the [[Chesterton Border Guard]], the '''First Ariana Fusiliers''' <ref>'''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)- 1st Ariana Fusiliers profile</ref> have been based in the [[Tikonov Prefecture|Tikonov Prefecture region]] for most of its existence.  
  
==Notable Events==
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It has a reputation as a "hard luck" [[regiment]] due to having been involved in tough and losing battles against veteran enemy forces. Among these, in [[2812]], they were involved in a disastrous engagement against elements of the [[Crucis Lancers]].
*[[2812]] - 1st Ariana faced elements of [[House Davion]] elite [[Crucis Lancers]], which turned disastrous.
 
  
*[[2832]] - The unit along with it sister regiment, [[2nd Ariana Fusilers]], battled against raiding [[2nd Ceti Hussars]] while stationed on [[Tikonov]]. Due to bad leadership of junior officers, the unit was exposed to artillery fire & aerospace fighter attack. Resulting in the destruction of one-third of regiment's BattleMechs being destroyed.
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In [[2832]], the First lost a third of its [[BattleMech]]s while repelling a raid staged by the [[2nd Ceti Hussars|Second Ceti Hussars]] on [[Tikonov]]. Although bolstered by the presence of its sister unit, the [[2nd Ariana Fusiliers|Second Ariana Fusiliers]], incompetence on the part of the First's junior officers exposed the regiment to artillery bombardment and aerospace fighter attack.
  
*[[2912]] - 1st Battalion's was ravaged by surprise attack by [[House Marik|Marik]] Aerospace fighters while on [[Sirius]].  
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The unit's First [[Battalion]] was again the victim of aerospace fighters in [[2912]], this time in the form of a surprise attack from [[Free Worlds League]] forces while on [[Sirius]].
  
*[[2987]] - The unit was part of the defense of Tikonov when the Federated Suns forces launched series of attacks. The unit gave valient defence against them, earning all three Battalion commanders posthumous decorations. However the unit lost half of its personnel and equipment over the course of the raids. The unit salvaged Davion BattleMechs, such as [[Locust|Locusts]] and [[Maruader|Marauders]] BattleMechs to help it rebuilt.
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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the First was hit in the First Wave on [[Algol]], losing two thirds of their 'Mechs<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 252 - Quintus reports that only Battalion of 1st Ariana managed get off Algol.</ref>. On top of that, the Chancellor's son, [[Tomano Liao]] was captured by [[Davion]] forces<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 252-253 - Quintus reports the successful capture of Tormano Liao.</ref>.
  
*[[3002]] - Two days before Christmas, the unit fought a 14-hour battle in caverns against new Davion mercenary unit called [[Falkener's Hussars]]. The Hussars had been trying capture supplies in underground depot. The Fusilers defeated the Davion mercs, but took heavy damage on some of its precious 'Mechs.
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Even in victory, the First Ariana tended to take heavy losses.
  
*[[3028]] - After the initial first wave of the [[Fourth Succession War]], only battalion worth of the unit managed to get off [[Algol]].<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 252 - Quintus reports that only Battalion of 1st Ariana managed get off Algol.</ref> Chancellor's son, [[Tormano Liao]] was captured by Davion forces.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 252-253 - Quintus reports the successful capture of Tormano Liao.</ref>
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In [[2987]], the First repulsed a series of [[Federated Suns]] attacks on Tikonov in valiant fashion. Their defense of the world earned posthumous decorations for all three Battalion commanders, but cost them over fifty percent losses in material and personnel. They did manage to salvage some 'Mechs, including [[Locust]]s and [[Marauder]]s.
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The unit similarly drove off [[Falkner's Hussars]], a mercenary unit in Davion service in [[3002]], with heavy losses in a fourteen-hour long battle fought in underground caverns. The mercenaries' objective were supplies in an underground depot.  
  
 
===Officers===
 
===Officers===

Revision as of 19:27, 24 July 2009

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History

Formed in 2388 from the remnants of the Chesterton Border Guard, the First Ariana Fusiliers [1] have been based in the Tikonov Prefecture region for most of its existence.

It has a reputation as a "hard luck" regiment due to having been involved in tough and losing battles against veteran enemy forces. Among these, in 2812, they were involved in a disastrous engagement against elements of the Crucis Lancers.

In 2832, the First lost a third of its BattleMechs while repelling a raid staged by the Second Ceti Hussars on Tikonov. Although bolstered by the presence of its sister unit, the Second Ariana Fusiliers, incompetence on the part of the First's junior officers exposed the regiment to artillery bombardment and aerospace fighter attack.

The unit's First Battalion was again the victim of aerospace fighters in 2912, this time in the form of a surprise attack from Free Worlds League forces while on Sirius.

During the Fourth Succession War, the First was hit in the First Wave on Algol, losing two thirds of their 'Mechs[2]. On top of that, the Chancellor's son, Tomano Liao was captured by Davion forces[3].

Even in victory, the First Ariana tended to take heavy losses.

In 2987, the First repulsed a series of Federated Suns attacks on Tikonov in valiant fashion. Their defense of the world earned posthumous decorations for all three Battalion commanders, but cost them over fifty percent losses in material and personnel. They did manage to salvage some 'Mechs, including Locusts and Marauders.

The unit similarly drove off Falkner's Hussars, a mercenary unit in Davion service in 3002, with heavy losses in a fourteen-hour long battle fought in underground caverns. The mercenaries' objective were supplies in an underground depot.

Officers

3025

  • Unit Commander - Colonel Cynthia Drix
  • 1st Battalion - Major Judith Ling
  • 2nd Battalion - Major Henru T Chigorin
  • 3rd Battalion - Major Elisa Macao

Unit Emblem

A stylized black falcon against a green and gold inverted Capellan triangle

Composition

Primary BattleMech unit. Consisting of primary Falcon & Marauder BattleMechs.[4]

Notes

Tormano Liao was assigned to 1st Ariana Fusiliers.

Also See

References

  1. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)- 1st Ariana Fusiliers profile
  2. Warrior: Riposte page 252 - Quintus reports that only Battalion of 1st Ariana managed get off Algol.
  3. Warrior: Riposte page 252-253 - Quintus reports the successful capture of Tormano Liao.
  4. House Liao (the Capellan Confederation) 1st Ariana Fusiliers bio - Primary BattleMechs