Editing 1st Orloff Grenadiers

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==History==
=== Founding ===
The '''First Orloff Grenadiers''' were founded in [[2691]] when [[House Orloff]] cited the ''[[Camlann vs. Free Worlds]]'' precedent and broke the planets of [[Kievanur]] and [[Semenyih]] away from the [[Federation of Oriente]] to form the new [[Duchy of Orloff]]. The Duchy then immediately announcd the formation of the Orloff Grenadiers, which would be funded solely by House Orloff.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 19, "Orloff Grenadiers"</ref>

=== Star League Era ===
Swiftly building a reputation for excellence, the First Orloff Grenadiers wanted for very little during the [[Star League]] era; the First and the other [[regiment]]s of the Grenadiers were provided with top-of-the-line equipment procured by House Orloff and had initiated an extremely stringent recruiting mechanism that included all members of the First swearing oaths not to fight against the Grenadiers or House Orloff.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/>

Despite House Orloff's secession from the Federation of Oriente and although the Grenadiers were officially provincial forces of the Duchy of Orloff<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/> - all of the forces associated with provinces officially having become provincial forces in [[2650]], decades before the founding of the Grenadiers, in what was at least partly an act of fiction to avoid disbanding a large number of regiments under the demands of the Star League [[Council Edict of 2650]]<ref name="FR:2765FWLMp4">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 4, "Circumventing Directive 30"</ref> - House Orloff and House Allison maintained a close relationship. As a result the First could be - and often were - deployed throughout the Federation of Oriente, protecting worlds of importance to Oriente rather than just Kievanur and Semenyih, neither of which was of particular interest to pirates and raiders.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/>

The Grenadiers as a [[brigade]] chose to stand by House Allison during the [[Marik Civil War (28th c.)|Marik Civil War]], a decision that resulted in the Grenadiers not being called on to fight, but which also strained the relationship between the Grenadiers, the Free Worlds League Parliament and the [[Captain-General]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/>

During the decade leading up to the [[Amaris Civil War]] the First was very active, dealing with pirate raids against various Federation worlds; like its sister regiments, the First displayed consistently rapid response times - which helped the First limit collateral damage and casualties - and the high degree of operational latitude given to the commanding officer of the First by House Orloff. Funded by House Orloff, equipped with the best equipment and given a great deal of operational latitude, morale was consistently high in the First during this era despite the operational tempo. In exchange for this high level of support and operational freedom, to ensue that the high standards of the Grenadiers were met, the commanding officer of the First enforced high standards of conduct and strict dress codes consistent with those being enforced across the brigade. These standards, whilst harsh and imposing, were supported by the First, who felt that the discipline was a key part in allowing the Grenadiers to continue to outshine every other provincial and federal brigade within the Free Worlds League.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/>

It was during the Star League era that the Grenadiers established the tradition of regimental commanding officers being democratically elected by the personnel in their unit, with each commanding officer being elected for a two-year term. This tradition was a source of some concern for the [[Free Worlds League Military]] due to the risk that an elected commander might not agree with the policies and direction provided by House Orloff, in contrast with an appointed commander.<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19"/>

==First Succession War==
In 2996, a detachment of infantry, armor and BattleMechs of the Grenadiers was send to planet [[Tsinghai]], as a honor guard of [[Skylar Orloff]], Duke's son, while he tried to convince the planetary authorities to join his Duchy. Then, they received the news of the Duke's assassination, turning Skylar the new Duch, and the planet fall under a capellan invasion. A capellan officer recognized a high value target's presence on planet, launching two lances against him and his escorts. Despite suffering high casualties, they downed most of Grenadier's Mechs, capturing an [[Awesome]] pilot... but he was not Skylar, if not a Grenadier's captain [[Cyril de Milo]], who had changed mech wit him. Apparently, the new Duch managed to evacuate safely the planet. <ref>''High Value Target'' p. 200</ref>

===Anton's Revolt===
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===4th Succession War===
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===Andurien Secession===
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=== Clan Invasion Era ===
With so much history the First often performed ceremonial duties and conducted "show the flag" tours, but was a highly skilled combat unit during this era.<ref name=FMFWL102>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 102, "1st Orloff Grenadiers Unit Profile"</ref>

In order to maintain their excellent public image, members of the First were constantly required to adhere to strict dress codes. Soldiers in the unit who wore the wrong uniform or a dirty one were subject to heavy fines. Should a soldier consistently fail to adhere to the dress codes, they could receive black marks on their records or even be cashiered from service.<ref name=FMFWL102/>

===Operation Guerrero===
In [[3057]], the First attacked [[Oliver]] in conjunction with the [[20th Marik Militia|Twentieth Marik Militia]], forcing the [[3rd NAIS Cadet Cadre|Third NAIS Cadre]] from the planet.<ref name=FMFWL102/> After that they engaged in several smaller anti-terrorist operations throughout the Duchy.<ref name="fmu157">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 157, "1st Orloff Grenadiers"</ref>

===Jihad===
The First Orloff Grenadiers weren't really in any serious fighting during the [[Jihad]]. They garrisoned [[Hassad]] and kept it safe from threat forces.<ref name="frfwl13">''Field Report: FWLM'', p. 13</ref>

After the Jihad, the Duchy of Orloff merged with the Grand Duchy of Oriente. The First Orloff Grenadiers were honored for their long service by being placed second in the Duchy's list of honor, after the Fusiliers of Oriente and above the Oriente Hussars. This has led to some grumbling from the Oriente Hussars, but the First Grenadiers expulsion of the [[5th Regulan Hussars]] from [[Emris IV]] has silenced most critics.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 84</ref>

===Dark Age===
The First Orloff Grenadiers were assigned to put down a pro-[[Regulan]] coup on [[Elektrougli]] in [[3141]]. They arrived and fought elements of the [[14th Regulan Hussars]], eventually forcing them from the world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 26</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 42</ref>

The First Orloff found the transition to federal service more difficult than any other formerly provincial unit. The LCCC left the unit's tradition of electing the senior colonel in place to improve the unit's morale. One significant change however is that any soldier who hasn't achieved the Grenadier's traditional membership requirements automatically forfeits their vote. This basically eliminates the vote of an entire lance. As a result, lance commanders frequently nominate "not yet Grenadiers" for membership in the [[Order of the Saber]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 103</ref> The two battalions of the First Orloff Grenadiers were stationed on [[Sophie's World]] and [[Kyeinnisan]] in [[3145]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115</ref>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
|- 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
|-
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the First Orloff Grenadiers'''
|-
| [[Colonel]]||Polzin||[[2996]]<ref name=HVT>''High-Value Target''</ref>
|-
| Colonel||[[Sigurd McDowell]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp109>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 109, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
|-
| Colonel||[[Douglas Hoppe]]||[[3050]] to [[3067]]<ref name=20YUp57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp39>''Objective Raids'', p. 39, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMFWL102/>
|-
| Colonel||[[Judy Westings]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
|-
| Colonel||[[Candice Jackson]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p115">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 115, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
|-
|}

===Other Officers===
In [[3067]], after the elevation of Douglas Hoppe to overall command of the Orloff Grenadiers, [[Brevet-Colonel]] [[Aumi Shapiro]] was given operational command of the unit.<ref name=FMUp162/>

==Tactics==
The command is trained to respond to many battlefield situations with the right tactic, but in urban warfare they excel.<ref name=FMFWL102/>

==Composition History==
=== 2765 ===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19A">''Field Report 2765: FWLM'', p. 19, "Regimental Status"</ref>
:- At this point the First was based on [[New Delos]].<ref name="FR2765:FWLMp19A"/>
=== 2786 - 2821===
'''1st Orloff Grenadiers ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name= FSSp138 >’’ First Succession War’’, p. 138</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[New Delos]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 34 of its strength and was deployed at [[Vanra]]. <ref name= FSSp138/>
=== 2830 ===
'''1st Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp98>’’ Second Succession War’’, p. 98 </ref>
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[Vanra]] with an operational readiness of 76 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
=== 2864 ===	
'''1st Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Elite/Reliable) <ref name=2ndSSp98/>
: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[Vanra]] with an operational readiness of 48 percent. <ref name=2ndSSp98/>

===3025===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HMp109/>
* CO: Colonel Sigurd McDowell
=== 3028 ===
'''1st Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name =HBSp86/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Vanra]].  <ref name =HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.86</ref>

===3050===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20YUp57/>
* CO: Colonel Douglas Hoppe <ref name=20YUp57/>
: Note:  At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Vanra]]. <ref name=20YUp57/>

===3059===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL102/>
* CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Colonel Douglas Hoppe
:* XO: [[Force Commander]] Aumi Shapiro
* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Gerald Tarrant
* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Simeon Yar Adua

'''First Orloff Aerospace''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL102/>
* Wing Commander: [[Commodore]] Philip Zissimou

'''Second Vanra Armored Militia''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL102/>
* Armor Commander: Force Commander Jadwiga Szragh

'''Fourteenth Orloff Irregulars''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL102/>
* Troop Commander: [[Lt. Colonel]] Phoebe Hughes

===3067===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp162>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 162, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
* CO: Brevet-Colonel Aumi Shapiro

'''First Orloff Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp162/>         
* CO: Commodore Philip Zissimou

'''Second Vanra Armored Militia''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp162/>        
* CO: Force Commander Jadwiga Szragh

'''Fourteenth Orloff Irregulars''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp162/>       
* CO: Lt. Colonel Phoebe Hughes

===3079===
The First came through the Jihad in good shape. They were at 100% of their nominal strength.<ref name="frfwl13"/>

===3085===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
* CO: Colonel Judy Westings

'''First Orloff Aerospace''' (Wing/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/> 
* CO: Commander Martin Abrami

'''Second Vanra Armored Militia''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/> 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Evgeny Colombo

'''Fourteenth Orloff Irregulars''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM3085p92/> 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Yori Van Rompuy

===3145===
'''First Orloff Grenadiers''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>
* CO: Colonel Candice Jackson    

'''First Orloff Aerospace Wing''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>  
* CO: Commander Jeremy Talley    
  
'''Fourth Vanra Armored Militia''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>  
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Elba Nieves

'''Eighteenth Orloff Irregulars''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p115"/>  
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Dirk Tyler

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: FWLM]]''
* ''[[High-Value Target]]'' (short story)
* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''

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