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| Nickname      = Three Headed Serpent
 
| Nickname      = Three Headed Serpent
| Affiliation    = [[Federated Suns]]
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| Parent Command = [[Ceti Hussars]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Ceti Hussars]]
 
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The '''First Ceti Hussars''' were the first serious attempt made by any of the [[Great House]]s to emulate an [[Star League Defense Force]] light horse unit. When the First Ceti Hussars were formed, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] threw resources at the command, which was able to take its pick of personnel and equipment—partly because the formation of the Ceti Hussars was a direct reaction to the lack of coordination shown between the various branches of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] during the [[War of Davion Succession]]. This level of predetermination in the formation of the Hussars was a sharp contrast to the light horse-style regiments of the other Great Houses, whose formation had been more incidental or accidental.<ref name="FR:FS2765p12">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 12: "Ceti Hussars"</ref>
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The '''First Ceti Hussars''' were the first serious attempt made by any of the [[Great House]]s to emulate an [[Star League Defense Force]] light horse unit. When the First Ceti Hussars were formed, the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] threw resources at the command, which was able to take its pick of personnel and equipment - partly because the formation of the Ceti Hussars was a direct reaction to the lack of coordination shown between the various branches of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] during the [[War of Davion Succession]]. This level of predetermination in the formation of the Hussars was a sharp contrast to the light horse-style regiments of the other Great Houses, whose formation had been more incidental or accidental.<ref name="FR:FS2765p12">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 12: "Ceti Hussars"</ref>
  
 
The importance of the Ceti Hussars waxed and waned during the late Star League era, with the AFFS High Command reducing their support for the Hussars in later years; the Hussars didn't expand beyond the First during the Star League era, but the High Command had also stopped short of disbanding the regiment or dividing it into the more traditional mono-type sub-units, although that didn't stop others attempting to separate out components of the command for actions, including the Duke of the Capellan March, who attempted to have the [[BattleMech]] component of the Hussars undertake actions independently.<ref name="FR:FS2765p12"/>
 
The importance of the Ceti Hussars waxed and waned during the late Star League era, with the AFFS High Command reducing their support for the Hussars in later years; the Hussars didn't expand beyond the First during the Star League era, but the High Command had also stopped short of disbanding the regiment or dividing it into the more traditional mono-type sub-units, although that didn't stop others attempting to separate out components of the command for actions, including the Duke of the Capellan March, who attempted to have the [[BattleMech]] component of the Hussars undertake actions independently.<ref name="FR:FS2765p12"/>
  
By [[2765]], appointment to the Ceti Hussars was available only by request; while this reduced the number of potential recruits into the brigade, it also ensured that those who did join were committed to the Hussars and their tactics. The Hussars continued to practice open messes, encouraging all personnel to dine together regardless of rank or branch of service, prompting a feeling of equality; this played an important factor in keeping the Hussars active, producing a high level of morale within the regiment and a reenlistment rate equal to that of the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]].<ref name="FR:FS2765p12"/>
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By [[2765]] appointment to the Ceti Hussars was available only by request; while this reduced the number of potential recruits into the brigade, it also ensured that those who did join were committed to the Hussars and their tactics. The Hussars continued to practice open messes, encouraging all personnel to dine together regardless of rank or branch of service, prompting a feeling of equality; this played an important factor in keeping the Hussars active, producing a high level of morale within the regiment and a reenlistment rate equal to that of the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]].<ref name="FR:FS2765p12"/>
  
===Second Succession War===
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=== Second Succession War ===
In the [[Second Succession War]], the First Ceti Hussars were part of a Davion counterattack on invading Capellan forces. The First Ceti Hussars caused several Capellan Hussars to break, which allowed the Ceti Hussars to isolate the rest of the Capellan troops. In the fight that followed, [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] was killed.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 100</ref>
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In the [[Second Succession War]] the First Ceti Hussars were part of a Davion counterattack on invading Capellan forces. The First Ceti Hussars caused several Capellan Hussars to break, which allowed the Ceti Hussars to isolate the rest of the Capellan troops. In the fight that followed, [[Chancellor]] [[Ilsa Liao]] was killed.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 100</ref>
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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During the [[War of 3039]] the First Ceti Hussars, backed up by the [[Screaming Eagles]], attacked [[Elidere IV]]. During this time, the Hussars lost a ''[[Fortress]]''-class DropShip, but only after transferring all equipment and units to other DropShips. When the Hussars landed, Combat Command Charlie took the lead and two weeks after landing the Hussars had taken control of Elidere.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 53–55</ref> The Ceti Hussars then boarded their DropShips and moved on to attack [[Misery]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 106</ref> While at Misery's jump point, they received orders to hold position; Shortly after that they received the recall order and returned to [[Glenmora]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 111, 136</ref>
 
During the [[War of 3039]] the First Ceti Hussars, backed up by the [[Screaming Eagles]], attacked [[Elidere IV]]. During this time, the Hussars lost a ''[[Fortress]]''-class DropShip, but only after transferring all equipment and units to other DropShips. When the Hussars landed, Combat Command Charlie took the lead and two weeks after landing the Hussars had taken control of Elidere.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 53–55</ref> The Ceti Hussars then boarded their DropShips and moved on to attack [[Misery]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 106</ref> While at Misery's jump point, they received orders to hold position; Shortly after that they received the recall order and returned to [[Glenmora]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 111, 136</ref>
  
In [[3050]], the First Ceti Hussars were stationed on [[Glenmora]].<ref name=20yr19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
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In [[3050]] the First Ceti Hussars were stationed on [[Glenmora]].<ref name=20yr19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
  
 
===Clan Invasion/Operation Guerrero===
 
===Clan Invasion/Operation Guerrero===
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===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the First Ceti Hussars were scheduled to hit [[Bryceland]], but Loyalist sympathizers in the unit delayed the attack by sabotaging equipment. The officers responsible for this sabotage were replaced, but by that point 25% of the Hussars' equipment needed repairs. Archon Katherine didn't send the Hussars replacement supplies, so the Ceti Hussars raided several Loyalist units. The [[3rd Lyran Regulars|Third Lyran Regulars]] base on [[Pitkin]] and the [[1st Conroe Training Battalion|First Conroe Training Battalion]] on [[Tancredi IV]] were two units raided by the Ceti Hussars.<ref name=fccw75>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 75</ref> Though the Ceti Hussars' Combat Command Alpha seized the Conroe Training Battalion's equipment, the Hussars ordered the training unit to keep training.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 83</ref>
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During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the First Ceti Hussars were scheduled to hit [[Bryceland]], but Loyalist sympathizers in the unit delayed the attack by sabotaging equipment. The officers responsible for this sabotage were replaced, but by that point 25% of the Hussars' equipment needed repairs. Archon Katherine didn't send the Hussars replacement supplies, so the Ceti Hussars raided several Loyalist units. The [[3rd Lyran Regulars|Third Lyran Regulars]] base on [[Pitkin]] and the [[1st Conroe Training Battalion|First Conroe Training Battalion]] on [[Tancredi IV]] were two units raided by the Ceti Hussars.<ref name=fccw75>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 75</ref> Though the Ceti Hussars' Combat Command Alpha seized the Conroe Training Battalion's equipment, the Hussars ordered the training unit to keep training.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 83</ref>
  
 
The Ceti Hussars then coordinated an attack on [[Bryceland]] with the [[3rd Davion Guards|Third Davion Guards]]. The Ceti Hussars and Davion Guards attacked the [[Bryceland DMM]], driving much of the unit offworld.<ref name=fccw75/> The remaining DMM units holed up on an island. Rather than inflict massive collateral damage on the world, the Ceti Hussars and Davion Guards infantry units and special forces teams infiltrated the island<ref name=fccw75/> while the Allied air wings (4 aerospace fighter, 2 conventional) strafed and bombed any DMM unit they could find.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 98</ref> While the DMM was distracted by the air attacks the infantry and special forces units captured all the DMM officers they could find. These officers then surrendered the planet to the Allied forces. The Davion Guards remained on Bryceland, and the Ceti Hussars and Bryceland DMM relocated to [[Kesai IV]] to protect that world from a [[DCMS]] attack.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 99</ref>
 
The Ceti Hussars then coordinated an attack on [[Bryceland]] with the [[3rd Davion Guards|Third Davion Guards]]. The Ceti Hussars and Davion Guards attacked the [[Bryceland DMM]], driving much of the unit offworld.<ref name=fccw75/> The remaining DMM units holed up on an island. Rather than inflict massive collateral damage on the world, the Ceti Hussars and Davion Guards infantry units and special forces teams infiltrated the island<ref name=fccw75/> while the Allied air wings (4 aerospace fighter, 2 conventional) strafed and bombed any DMM unit they could find.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 98</ref> While the DMM was distracted by the air attacks the infantry and special forces units captured all the DMM officers they could find. These officers then surrendered the planet to the Allied forces. The Davion Guards remained on Bryceland, and the Ceti Hussars and Bryceland DMM relocated to [[Kesai IV]] to protect that world from a [[DCMS]] attack.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 99</ref>
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| [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Vance Lamont]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20yr19/>
 
| [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Vance Lamont]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20yr19/>
 
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| Marshal||Vance Lamont||3054 - [[3062]]<ref name=ORp21>''Objective Raids'', p. 21: AFFC Deployment Table (3054)</ref><ref name=FMFS63/>
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| Marshal||Vance Lamont||3054 - [[3062]]<ref name=ORp21>''Objective Raids'', p. 21: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMFS63/>
 
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| [[General]]||[[Alexander Davion Malen]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
| [[General]]||[[Alexander Davion Malen]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
===2765===
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=== 2765 ===
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR:FS2765p12A">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 12: "Regimental Status"</ref>
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FR:FS2765p12A">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 12: "Regimental Status"</ref>
 
:- At this point in time the First were stationed on [[Panpour]].<ref name="FR:FS2765p12A"/>
 
:- At this point in time the First were stationed on [[Panpour]].<ref name="FR:FS2765p12A"/>
  
===2786–2821===
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=== 2786–2821 ===
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment stationed on Panpour and were operating at full-battalion strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just under two battalions in strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment stationed on Panpour and were operating at full-battalion strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just under two battalions in strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/>
  
===2830===
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=== 2830 ===
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">''Second Succession War'', p. 94: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94">''Second Succession War'', p. 94: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment and had rebuilt to three-quarters of full strength. The Hussars were stationed on [[Robsart]].<ref name="SSWp94"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment and had rebuilt to three-quarters of full strength. The Hussars were stationed on [[Robsart]].<ref name="SSWp94"/>
  
===2864===
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=== 2864 ===
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94"/>
 
'''First Ceti Hussars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="SSWp94"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Damevang]], and had been reduced to less than half a regiment in size.<ref name="SSWp94"/>
 
:- At this point in time the Hussars were a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Damevang]], and had been reduced to less than half a regiment in size.<ref name="SSWp94"/>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
 
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
 
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Ceti Hussars, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Ceti Hussars, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Ceti Hussars, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Ceti Hussars, 01st]]

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