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During the final assault on [[Andurien]], the First Guards ran into the Fourth Defenders of Andurien. Still smarting from their encounter on Cursa, the two units smashed into each other. Neither side gave or expected mercy. The First totally destroyed the Fourth, but was so severely damaged that they had to withdraw from the front lines to rebuild.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 81</ref> | During the final assault on [[Andurien]], the First Guards ran into the Fourth Defenders of Andurien. Still smarting from their encounter on Cursa, the two units smashed into each other. Neither side gave or expected mercy. The First totally destroyed the Fourth, but was so severely damaged that they had to withdraw from the front lines to rebuild.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 81</ref> | ||
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
The First Free Worlds Guards were still recovering from the Andurien Secession and didn't participate in the [[War of 3039]]. | The First Free Worlds Guards were still recovering from the Andurien Secession and didn't participate in the [[War of 3039]]. | ||
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===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
As a part of [[Operation Guerrero]] the First Free Worlds Guards, along with the [[4th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and the [[Falcons]] regiment of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], landed on [[Callison]]. The defending [[11th Lyran Guards]] withdrew from the world rather than fight the Free Worlds forces.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 74</ref> | As a part of [[Operation Guerrero]] the First Free Worlds Guards, along with the [[4th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and the [[Falcons]] regiment of the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]], landed on [[Callison]]. The defending [[11th Lyran Guards]] withdrew from the world rather than fight the Free Worlds forces.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 74</ref> | ||
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
During [[Operation Bulldog]] the First Free Worlds Guards and the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] defended their base world of [[Matamoras]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|19th Striker Cluster]] during the Jaguars' attempted counter-attack.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 36</ref> They then moved to [[Stapelfeld]] and helped the [[1st Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[1st Aragon Borderers]] take control of the world away from the [[19th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|19th Garrison Cluster]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 11, 52</ref> | During [[Operation Bulldog]] the First Free Worlds Guards and the [[2nd Night Stalkers]] defended their base world of [[Matamoras]] from [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s [[19th Striker (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|19th Striker Cluster]] during the Jaguars' attempted counter-attack.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 36</ref> They then moved to [[Stapelfeld]] and helped the [[1st Amphigean Light Assault Group]] and [[1st Aragon Borderers]] take control of the world away from the [[19th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|19th Garrison Cluster]].<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 11, 52</ref> | ||
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As of [[3067]] the First Free Worlds Guards were based on [[Callison]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 156</ref> | As of [[3067]] the First Free Worlds Guards were based on [[Callison]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 156</ref> | ||
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
The unit's first commanding officer was Captain-General Joseph Stewart.<ref name="er52-36"/> | The unit's first commanding officer was Captain-General Joseph Stewart.<ref name="er52-36"/> | ||
| − | As of 3025, the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Bartholomew Alcala. <ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'' p. 109</ref> | + | As of 3025, the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Bartholomew Alcala.<ref name=HMp109>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'' p. 109</ref> |
As of 3050, the commanding officer was Colonel Alfred Gradjeda.<ref>''20 Year Update'' pp. 56</ref> | As of 3050, the commanding officer was Colonel Alfred Gradjeda.<ref>''20 Year Update'' pp. 56</ref> | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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| − | + | * CO: Colonel Bartholome Alcala | |
| − | + | -They were composed of two battalions of heavy battlemechs and one battalion of medium 'mechs, along with a light [[aerospace]] wing. | |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | ||
* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | * ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Guards, 1st]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Free Worlds Guards, 1st]] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 23 January 2012
Contents
History
Formation
The First Free Worlds Guards were formed in 2426 by Captain-General Joseph Stewart. It was his decision to bring together all the best soldiers from across the Free Worlds League.[1] Originally a combined arms regiment that was heavily skewed towards armor, in the mid-25th century the First Guards regiment was converted to BattleMechs.[1] Prior to their receiving 'Mechs, the First Free Worlds Guards pioneered the use of the "long platoon." This formation of six tanks provided the First Guards with additional tactical flexibility.[1] During the reign of Gerald Marik I, they were used to arrest a number of politicians on Atreus, actions that set off a civil war. During the Succession Wars, the Guards have earned their reputation as an elite regiment. [2]
As of 3025, they were stationed on their homeworld of Berenson. [3]
As of 3050, they were once again stationed on Berenson. [4]
Anton’s Revolt
During Anton Marik's Revolt, the First Free Worlds Guards were stationed on Wing, then recalled to Marik.[5] During the later stages of the Revolt the Guards were stationed on Holt and Ling.[6]
Fourth Succession War
The First Free Worlds Guards did not participate in the Fourth Succession War.
Andurien Secession
During the Andurien Secession the First Free Worlds Guards entered the conflict in 3036. On Cursa a bomb planted by an Andurien sympathizer destroyed the First Guards command center. Leaderless, the First wasn't prepared for the full out assault of the 4th Defenders of Andurien. Eventually the 4th was driven off-world, but not before inflicting serious casualties on the First Guards.[7]
Two years later the First Guards faced the 6th Defenders of Andurien on Lopez. Supported by a massive number of conventional units, the First Free Worlds Guards engaged in night attacks, ambushes, and hit and run attacks. By using their mobility, the First Guards were able to inflict serious losses on the Sixth while avoiding the conventional forces. Eventually these attacks took their toll, driving the Sixth from the world.[8]
During the final assault on Andurien, the First Guards ran into the Fourth Defenders of Andurien. Still smarting from their encounter on Cursa, the two units smashed into each other. Neither side gave or expected mercy. The First totally destroyed the Fourth, but was so severely damaged that they had to withdraw from the front lines to rebuild.[9]
War of 3039
The First Free Worlds Guards were still recovering from the Andurien Secession and didn't participate in the War of 3039.
Operation Guerrero
As a part of Operation Guerrero the First Free Worlds Guards, along with the 4th Free Worlds Legionnaires and the Falcons regiment of the Silver Hawk Irregulars, landed on Callison. The defending 11th Lyran Guards withdrew from the world rather than fight the Free Worlds forces.[10]
Operation Bulldog
During Operation Bulldog the First Free Worlds Guards and the 2nd Night Stalkers defended their base world of Matamoras from Clan Smoke Jaguar's 19th Striker Cluster during the Jaguars' attempted counter-attack.[11] They then moved to Stapelfeld and helped the 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group and 1st Aragon Borderers take control of the world away from the 19th Garrison Cluster.[12]
The First Free Worlds Guards later fought in the Great Refusal, facing Clan Star Adder's Adder Command Keshik.[13] Though they lost this fight, the First Guards did win the respect of the Star Adders. The First Free Worlds Guards took several Smoke Jaguar warriors as bondsmen.[14]
As of 3067 the First Free Worlds Guards were based on Callison.[15]
Jihad
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Officers
The unit's first commanding officer was Captain-General Joseph Stewart.[1] As of 3025, the commanding officer was Colonel Bartholomew Alcala.[16]
As of 3050, the commanding officer was Colonel Alfred Gradjeda.[17]
As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Dana Briggs, who took command in 3053.[18] She was the unit's commander during their participation in Operation Bulldog and the Great Refusal, and was still in command in 3067.[19]
Tactics
The unit has no tactical specialty, operating very well in a variety of environments and conditions.[18] They were also known for their ability to work in small commands, assault operations, and firing on the move.[20]
Composition
3025
1st Free Worlds Guards (Elite/Fanatical)[16]
- CO: Colonel Bartholome Alcala
-They were composed of two battalions of heavy battlemechs and one battalion of medium 'mechs, along with a light aerospace wing.
3059
1st Free Worlds Guards (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[18]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel
- XO: Lieutenant Colonel Janey Alley
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Nisa Geller
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Karin Orff
- Two heavy battalions and one medium
- Best equipped with the newest FWL technology, includes some OmniMechs
1st Guards Aerospace Wing (1 Reinforced Wing/Elite/Fanatical)[18]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Elizabeth Ryan
- Mainly light aerospace craft
11th Berenson Heavy Tank Regiment (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[18]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Hiro Murakami
29th Berenson Infantry Division (1 Division/Regular/Reliable)[18]
- Troop Commander: Colonel Wendy Gibbs
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Era Report: 3052, p. 36
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League) p. 89
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League) p. 109
- ↑ 20 Year Update p. 56
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 33
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 37
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 73
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 76
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 81
- ↑ Shattered Sphere, p. 74
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 36
- ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 11, 52
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 13
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 146
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 156
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League) p. 109
- ↑ 20 Year Update pp. 56
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 44, "1st Free Worlds Guards Unit Profile".
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 159
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 129