1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry

History

Unit Creation & Early Actions

The unit was created by Ian Davion shortly after his ascension to the throne in 3013. He wanted to create a highly mobile 'Mech regiment that could overwhelm its opposition with sheer speed and firepower. To compliment this paradigm, a Heavy AeroSpace Fighter Wing was attached. Both ground and air units were staffed by highly skilled and experienced troops.

The unit home world was on Ziliang, where the Cavalry was raised in time to partipate in the last years of the Third Succession War. The unit was used as a lead unit against the in actions during the conflict, while frequently mounted raids of Capellan Confederation worlds. It actions during these early times were often over looked by military scholars and historicans. Even after the Third Succession War's end, the unit had conducted raids against House Liao, in "peace time" years.

Operation Bulldog

Participated in Operation Bulldog, fighting against Clan Smoke Jaguar's Zeta and Omega Galaxies.

FedCom Civil War

On Sirdar, the Cavalry suffer light loses but could wipeout Sirdar CMM during 1 Wave with the help of the 9th Illician Rangers, 21st Illician Rangers, and Davion Light Guards.

While fighting on Kathil, they fight for Victors's allies. In course of the battle for the planet, they suffer moderate loses against the Loyalists. During Wave 5 of the FedCom Civil War, they secured the victory on Kathil.

Officers

• As of 3025, the unit's Commanding Officer was Colonel Todd Revons.

• As of 3062, the Commanding Officer was General Randolph Chapman, who had been in command since 3049.

• As of 3067, the Commanding Officer was Major General Tabitha Rennard.

Tactics

The first excels as a raiding force, primary in lightning raids. This type of fighting typically extracts a high price on the unit in personnel and equipment.

Composition History

3025

• 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry (BattleMech Regiment)

3028

• 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry Regimental Combat Team
  • (BattleMech Regiment)

3062

• 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry (1 Reinforced Regiment) - CO: General Rudolph Chapman
  • Elite Skilled & Fanatical - Formation consists of three reinforced Battalions, each containing an OmniMech Company

• 1st Armored Cavalry Auxiliary (2 Mixed Combat Vehicle & Infantry Battalions' - CO: Lft. Colonel Ephraim Talloch
  • 4th Cavalry Battalion - Leftenant Colonel Ephraim Talloc
  • 87th F-C Battle Armor Battalion - Major Carlos Luckett
    • The unit rated at an Elite Skilled level & Fanatical Loyality

- Exclusively of the Battalions composed of Hovercraft- The unit includes two platoons of Regulator Hovertanks.

• 1st Cavalry AeroWarriors (1Wing/Elite/Fanatical) - CO: Commodore Choran Walters

Unit Insignia and Color Scheme

For ceremonial duties, the Armored Cavalry use a simple color scheme of Davion green with white highlights.

References

• Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 48 - "Unit Profile"

Bibliography

• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Field Manual: Updates
• Camo Specs