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Line 12: ==History== ==History== − The '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed in the closing years of the [[twenty-eighth century]] by expatriates from the [[Chesterton]] region.<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83: "1st Chesterton Voltigeurs"</ref> + The '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed in the closing years of the [[twenty-eighth century]] by expatriates from the [[Chesterton]] region.<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83, "1st Chesterton Voltigeurs"</ref> ===First Succession War=== ===First Succession War=== − The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in the first half of the [[2800]]'s.<ref name=HLp83/> Where the [[Ariana Grenadiers]] were routed from Ronel, the Voltigeurs were far more successful on Rio. The Voltigeurs began by intercepting the [[Dieron Regulars]]' [[DropShip]]s with [[aerospace fighter]]s while the DropShips were entering the upper atmosphere, and successfully shot down two DropShips, which crashed into the surface south of the port city of San Lucas. The remaining Regulars' DropShips managed to land, but found themselves immediately subject to artillery fire from the Voltigeurs, forcing the DropShips to boost for safety as soon as the last [['Mech]]s had managed to disembark. The Regulars attempted to quickly seize the resort city of San Lucas to use as a base for operations, only to discover that the Voltigeurs had rigged a number of the tallest buildings in the city to collapse using explosives, as well as mining half the streets. Within half an hour of landing, the Regulars found themselves trapped in a burning, fiery hell that had once been a pristine resort town on a world that had enjoyed a reputation as a holiday paradise during the [[Star League era]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82: "Caught in the Capellan Crossfire"</ref> + The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in the first half of the [[2800]]'s.<ref name=HLp83/> Where the [[Ariana Grenadiers]] were routed from Ronel, the Voltigeurs were far more successful on Rio. The Voltigeurs began by intercepting the [[Dieron Regulars]]' [[DropShip]]s with [[aerospace fighter]]s while the DropShips were entering the upper atmosphere, and successfully shot down two DropShips, which crashed into the surface south of the port city of San Lucas. The remaining Regulars' DropShips managed to land, but found themselves immediately subject to artillery fire from the Voltigeurs, forcing the DropShips to boost for safety as soon as the last [['Mech]]s had managed to disembark. The Regulars attempted to quickly seize the resort city of San Lucas to use as a base for operations, only to discover that the Voltigeurs had rigged a number of the tallest buildings in the city to collapse using explosives, as well as mining half the streets. Within half an hour of landing, the Regulars found themselves trapped in a burning, fiery hell that had once been a pristine resort town on a world that had enjoyed a reputation as a holiday paradise during the [[Star League era]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82, "Caught In The Capellan Crossfire"</ref> − + Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref name=HLp83/> Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref name=HLp83/> === Second Succession War === === Second Succession War === − During [[Operation RAIN]], one of two counteroffensives launched by the Federated Suns against the Capellan Confederation in late October [[2829]], Westphalia was invaded by the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]]. Defending Westphalia was the responsibility of the First Chesterton Voltigeurs, who were supported by a pair of marine regiments and five companies of hovercraft, suited to Westphalia's water-rich environment. The Hussars had planned for this though, and had brought a substantial contingent of conventional forces suitable for blue-water operations with them - including hovercraft, hydrofoils and even a pair of submarines. While [[BattleMech]]s fought battles on the islands and littoral areas, naval battles in the deeper waters of the ocean saw hundreds dying, either lost with their ships or lost to starvation and thirst after being cast adrift. The Hussars eventually proved the more skilled of the two 'Mech commands, and after eleven weeks of combat the survivors of the Voltigeurs surrendered, and were shipped off to POW camps deeper in the [[Capellan March]].<ref name="SSWp28">''Second Succession War'', p. 28: "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> + During [[Operation RAIN]], one of two counteroffensives launched by the Federated Suns against the Capellan Confederation in late October [[2829]], Westphalia was invaded by the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]]. Defending Westphalia was the responsibility of the First Chesterton Voltigeurs, who were supported by a pair of marine regiments and five companies of hovercraft, suited to Westphalia's water-rich environment. The Hussars had planned for this though, and had brought a substantial contingent of conventional forces suitable for blue-water operations with them - including hovercraft, hydrofoils and even a pair of submarines. While [[BattleMech]]s fought battles on the islands and littoral areas, naval battles in the deeper waters of the ocean saw hundreds dying, either lost with their ships or lost to starvation and thirst after being cast adrift. The Hussars eventually proved the more skilled of the two 'Mech commands, and after eleven weeks of combat the survivors of the Voltiguers surrendered, and were shipped off to POW camps deeper in the [[Capellan March]].<ref name="SSWp28">''Second Succession War'', p. 28, "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> ===Third Succession War=== ===Third Succession War=== Line 29:
Line 29: ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== ====Defense of Tikonov==== ====Defense of Tikonov==== − The Voltigeurs took moderate casualties in the failed defense of New Moscow on [[Tikonov]] when they battled the [[3rd Crucis Lancers]] in October of [[3026]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30: "Other Actions on Tikonov"</ref> + The Voltigeurs took moderate casualties in the failed defense of New Moscow on [[Tikonov]] when they battled the [[3rd Crucis Lancers]] in October of [[3026]]. <ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30, "Other Actions on Tikonov" </ref> ====Operation RIPOSTE==== ====Operation RIPOSTE==== − All three [[Regiment|regiments]] of the [[Chesterton Voltigeurs]] took part in the assault on [[New Aragon]]. The Voltigeurs suffered heavy losses attacking a supply depot and eventually surrendered when escape proved impossible.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 97: "New Aragon"</ref> + All three [[Regiment|regiments]] of the [[Chesterton Voltigeurs]] took part in the assault on [[New Aragon]]. The Voltigeurs suffered heavy losses attacking a supply depot and eventually surrendered when escape proved impossible.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 97, "New Aragon" </ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command |- |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' + | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' |- |- | [[Colonel]]||[[Alana Dickersenn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp83/> | [[Colonel]]||[[Alana Dickersenn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp83/> Line 51:
Line 51: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== === 2821 === === 2821 === − '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces"</ref> + '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces"</ref> :- At this point in time the Voltigeurs was a lightweight regiment operating just above half strength and stationed on Rio.<ref name="FSWp135"/> :- At this point in time the Voltigeurs was a lightweight regiment operating just above half strength and stationed on Rio.<ref name="FSWp135"/> === 2830 === === 2830 === − '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> + '''1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> − : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Plataea]] with an operational readiness of 82 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Plataea]] with an operational readiness of 82 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> === 2864 === === 2864 === − '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp95/> + '''1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> − : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Conwy]] with an operational readiness of 17 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> + : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Conwy]] with an operational readiness of 17 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> ===3025=== ===3025=== Line 68:
Line 68: * Second Battalion - Major [[Emmanuel Rinn]] * Second Battalion - Major [[Emmanuel Rinn]] * Third Battalion - Major [[William Gazen]] * Third Battalion - Major [[William Gazen]] − :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref> + :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]]. <ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105 </ref> ==Unit Emblem== ==Unit Emblem== Line 74:
Line 74: ==Notes== ==Notes== − ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' states that the First Chesterton Voltigeurs was one of three BattleMech regiments raised by [[Sandol Quinn]] before his installation as Regent Chancellor.<ref name="FSWp82"/> Quinn was installed as Regent Chancellor in [[2795]], and the Voltigeurs were not listed as an active regiment in [[2786]],<ref name="FSWp135"/> while ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' states that the Voltigeurs were formed in the last decade of the twenty-eighth century, giving a window of between 2790 and 2795 for the formation of the regiment.<ref name=HLp83/> + ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' states that the First Chesterton Voltigeurs was one of three BattleMech regiments raised by [[Sandol Quinn]] before his installation as Regent Chancellor.<ref name="FSWp82"/> Quinn was installed as Regent Chancellor in [[2795]], and the Voltigeurs were not listed as an active regiment in [[2786]],<ref name="FSWp135"/> while ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' states that the Voltigeurs were formed in the last decade of the twenty-eighth century, giving a window of between 2790 and 2795 for the formation of the regiment.<ref name=HLp83/> ==References== ==References==
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| Designation = First Chesterton Voltigeurs | | Designation = First Chesterton Voltigeurs | ||
| − | | Formed = [[2790]] | + | | Formed = [[2790]] - [[2795]] |
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
| Previous Designation = | | Previous Designation = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed in the closing years of the [[twenty-eighth century]] by expatriates from the [[Chesterton]] region.<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83 | + | The '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' was formed in the closing years of the [[twenty-eighth century]] by expatriates from the [[Chesterton]] region.<ref name=HLp83>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 83, "1st Chesterton Voltigeurs"</ref> |
===First Succession War=== | ===First Succession War=== | ||
| − | The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in the first half of the [[2800]]'s.<ref name=HLp83/> Where the [[Ariana Grenadiers]] were routed from Ronel, the Voltigeurs were far more successful on Rio. The Voltigeurs began by intercepting the [[Dieron Regulars]]' [[DropShip]]s with [[aerospace fighter]]s while the DropShips were entering the upper atmosphere, and successfully shot down two DropShips, which crashed into the surface south of the port city of San Lucas. The remaining Regulars' DropShips managed to land, but found themselves immediately subject to artillery fire from the Voltigeurs, forcing the DropShips to boost for safety as soon as the last [['Mech]]s had managed to disembark. The Regulars attempted to quickly seize the resort city of San Lucas to use as a base for operations, only to discover that the Voltigeurs had rigged a number of the tallest buildings in the city to collapse using explosives, as well as mining half the streets. Within half an hour of landing, the Regulars found themselves trapped in a burning, fiery hell that had once been a pristine resort town on a world that had enjoyed a reputation as a holiday paradise during the [[Star League era]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82 | + | The Voltigeurs first tasted combat fighting against [[House Kurita]] on [[Rio]] and [[Ronel]] in the first half of the [[2800]]'s.<ref name=HLp83/> Where the [[Ariana Grenadiers]] were routed from Ronel, the Voltigeurs were far more successful on Rio. The Voltigeurs began by intercepting the [[Dieron Regulars]]' [[DropShip]]s with [[aerospace fighter]]s while the DropShips were entering the upper atmosphere, and successfully shot down two DropShips, which crashed into the surface south of the port city of San Lucas. The remaining Regulars' DropShips managed to land, but found themselves immediately subject to artillery fire from the Voltigeurs, forcing the DropShips to boost for safety as soon as the last [['Mech]]s had managed to disembark. The Regulars attempted to quickly seize the resort city of San Lucas to use as a base for operations, only to discover that the Voltigeurs had rigged a number of the tallest buildings in the city to collapse using explosives, as well as mining half the streets. Within half an hour of landing, the Regulars found themselves trapped in a burning, fiery hell that had once been a pristine resort town on a world that had enjoyed a reputation as a holiday paradise during the [[Star League era]].<ref name="FSWp82">''First Succession War'', p. 82, "Caught In The Capellan Crossfire"</ref> |
| − | + | ||
Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref name=HLp83/> | Later on [[Westphalia]] they defended the planet against the [[Freeman's Fanatics]] mercenary unit then in [[House Steiner|Steiner]] employ.<ref name=HLp83/> | ||
=== Second Succession War === | === Second Succession War === | ||
| − | During [[Operation RAIN]], one of two counteroffensives launched by the Federated Suns against the Capellan Confederation in late October [[2829]], Westphalia was invaded by the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]]. Defending Westphalia was the responsibility of the First Chesterton Voltigeurs, who were supported by a pair of marine regiments and five companies of hovercraft, suited to Westphalia's water-rich environment. The Hussars had planned for this though, and had brought a substantial contingent of conventional forces suitable for blue-water operations with them - including hovercraft, hydrofoils and even a pair of submarines. While [[BattleMech]]s fought battles on the islands and littoral areas, naval battles in the deeper waters of the ocean saw hundreds dying, either lost with their ships or lost to starvation and thirst after being cast adrift. The Hussars eventually proved the more skilled of the two 'Mech commands, and after eleven weeks of combat the survivors of the | + | During [[Operation RAIN]], one of two counteroffensives launched by the Federated Suns against the Capellan Confederation in late October [[2829]], Westphalia was invaded by the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]]. Defending Westphalia was the responsibility of the First Chesterton Voltigeurs, who were supported by a pair of marine regiments and five companies of hovercraft, suited to Westphalia's water-rich environment. The Hussars had planned for this though, and had brought a substantial contingent of conventional forces suitable for blue-water operations with them - including hovercraft, hydrofoils and even a pair of submarines. While [[BattleMech]]s fought battles on the islands and littoral areas, naval battles in the deeper waters of the ocean saw hundreds dying, either lost with their ships or lost to starvation and thirst after being cast adrift. The Hussars eventually proved the more skilled of the two 'Mech commands, and after eleven weeks of combat the survivors of the Voltiguers surrendered, and were shipped off to POW camps deeper in the [[Capellan March]].<ref name="SSWp28">''Second Succession War'', p. 28, "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> |
===Third Succession War=== | ===Third Succession War=== | ||
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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
====Defense of Tikonov==== | ====Defense of Tikonov==== | ||
| − | The Voltigeurs took moderate casualties in the failed defense of New Moscow on [[Tikonov]] when they battled the [[3rd Crucis Lancers]] in October of [[3026]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30 | + | The Voltigeurs took moderate casualties in the failed defense of New Moscow on [[Tikonov]] when they battled the [[3rd Crucis Lancers]] in October of [[3026]]. <ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 30, "Other Actions on Tikonov" </ref> |
====Operation RIPOSTE==== | ====Operation RIPOSTE==== | ||
| − | All three [[Regiment|regiments]] of the [[Chesterton Voltigeurs]] took part in the assault on [[New Aragon]]. The Voltigeurs suffered heavy losses attacking a supply depot and eventually surrendered when escape proved impossible.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 97 | + | All three [[Regiment|regiments]] of the [[Chesterton Voltigeurs]] took part in the assault on [[New Aragon]]. The Voltigeurs suffered heavy losses attacking a supply depot and eventually surrendered when escape proved impossible.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 97, "New Aragon" </ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Colonel]]||[[Alana Dickersenn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp83/> | | [[Colonel]]||[[Alana Dickersenn]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp83/> | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2821 === | === 2821 === | ||
| − | '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135 | + | '''First Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces"</ref> |
:- At this point in time the Voltigeurs was a lightweight regiment operating just above half strength and stationed on Rio.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | :- At this point in time the Voltigeurs was a lightweight regiment operating just above half strength and stationed on Rio.<ref name="FSWp135"/> | ||
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95 </ref> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Plataea]] with an operational readiness of 82 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Plataea]] with an operational readiness of 82 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
=== 2864 === | === 2864 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Chesterton Voltigeurs''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
| − | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Conwy]] with an operational readiness of 17 percent.<ref name= | + | : Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Conwy]] with an operational readiness of 17 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp95/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
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* Second Battalion - Major [[Emmanuel Rinn]] | * Second Battalion - Major [[Emmanuel Rinn]] | ||
* Third Battalion - Major [[William Gazen]] | * Third Battalion - Major [[William Gazen]] | ||
| − | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]].<ref name=HLCC> | + | :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Tikonov]]. <ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105 </ref> |
==Unit Emblem== | ==Unit Emblem== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook) | + | ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' states that the First Chesterton Voltigeurs was one of three BattleMech regiments raised by [[Sandol Quinn]] before his installation as Regent Chancellor.<ref name="FSWp82"/> Quinn was installed as Regent Chancellor in [[2795]], and the Voltigeurs were not listed as an active regiment in [[2786]],<ref name="FSWp135"/> while ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' states that the Voltigeurs were formed in the last decade of the twenty-eighth century, giving a window of between 2790 and 2795 for the formation of the regiment.<ref name=HLp83/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||