1st Free Worlds Guards
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Contents
History
Formation
As of 3050, they were stationed on Berenson.[1]
Anton’s Revolt
During Anton Marik's Revolt, the First Free Worlds Guards were stationed on Wing, then recalled to Marik.[2] During the later stages of the Revolt the Guards were stationed on Holt and Ling.[3]
Fourth Succession War
The First Free Worlds Guards didn't 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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
Operation Bulldog
During Operation Bulldog the First Free Worlds Guards and 2nd Night Stalkers defended their base world of Matamoras from Clan Smoke Jaguar's 19th Striker Cluster.[8] They then moved to Staplefield and helped the 1st Amphigean Light Assault Group and 1st Aragon Borderers take control of the world away from the 19th Garrison Cluster.[9]
The First Free Worlds Guards later fought in the Great Refusal, facing Clan Star Adder's Adder Command Keshik.[10] 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.[11]
As of 3067 the First Free Worlds Guards were based on Callison.[12]
Jihad
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Officers
As of 3050, the commanding officer was Colonel Alfred Gradjeda.[13]
As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Dana Briggs, who took command in 3053.[14] She was the unit's commander during their participation in Operation Bulldog and the Great Refusal, and was still in command in 3067.[15]
Tactics
The unit has no tactical specialty, operating very well in a variety of environments and conditions.[14] They were also known for their ability to work in small commands, assault operations, and firing on the move.[16]
Composition
3059
1st Free Worlds Guards (1 Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)[14]
- 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)[14]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Elizabeth Ryan
- Mainly light aerospace craft
11th Berenson Heavy Tank Regiment (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)[14]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Hiro Murakami
29th Berenson Infantry Division (1 Division/Regular/Reliable)[14]
- Troop Commander: Colonel Wendy Gibbs
Notes
References
- ↑ 20 Year Update pp. 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
- ↑ 20 Year Update pp. 56
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 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