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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
Formed in October of [[3066]], the '''Chaos Irregulars''' was the fusion of two previous mercenary units: [[Sorenson's Strikers]] and [[Peregrine's Hussars]], both of which had fought in a battle on [[Acamar]] against a larger force and were almost destroyed. Unable to remain active separately, the mercenaries joined forces to form a new unit. The command was unique for its structure: it had two co-commander positions, instead of the traditional commander and executive officer billets. The unit's joint command structure was submitted to [[MRBC]].  The unit's initial first short-term contracts were with various organizations, such as [[Ronin Inc.]] and [[Mosiro]] [[Mosiro University|University]] of [[Al-Ilb]].
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Formed in October of [[3066]], the '''Chaos Irregulars''' was the fusion of two previous mercenary units: [[Sorenson's Strikers]] and [[Peregrine's Hussars]]. The command was unique for its structure: it had two co-commander positions, instead of the traditional commander and executive officer billets. The unit's joint-command structure was submitted to [[MRBC]].  The unit's initial first short-term contracts were with various organizations, such as [[Ronin Inc.]] and [[Mosiro]] [[Mosiro University|University]] of [[Al-llb]].
  
The unit moved [[anti-spinward]], to the [[Periphery]] border, where it roamed the frontiers of the [[Lyran Alliance]] and the [[Free Worlds League]], taking short-term contracts from smaller worlds in the [[Melissia Theater]] and [[Rim Commonality]].<ref>''Crossroads at Outreach''</ref>
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The unit moved [[anti-spinward]], to the [[Periphery]] border, where it roamed the frontiers of the [[Lyran Alliance]] and the [[Free Worlds League]], taking short-term contracts from smaller worlds in the Melissa Theater and [[Rim Commonality]].<ref>''Crossroads at Outreach''</ref>
  
Prior to the unit's formation, Peregrine's Hussars were heavily linked with both [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and the [[Broadsword Legion]], who were involved in sacking of [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. Evidence indicates Colonel [[Gabriel Peregrine]] purchased the Peregrine-Simson's ''[[Huron Warrior]]''.  However, Ariel claimed to not know about her father's connections with the [[Word of Blake]], which left suspicions regarding her command's leanings.  These suspicions were not lifted until mid-[[3068]] when the Irregulars fought the Blakists. The unit suffered grievous damage from those battles, being reduced to a third of its original strength.
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Prior to the unit's formation, Peregrine's Hussars were heavily linked with both [[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] and the [[Broadsword Legion]] whom were involved in sacking of [[Outreach]] in [[3067]]. Evidence indicates Colonel [[Gabriel Peregrine]] purchased the Peregrine-Simson's ''[[Huron Warrior]]''.  However, Ariel claimed to not know about her father's connections with the [[Word of Blake]], which left suspicions regarding her command's leanings.  These suspicions were not lifted until mid-[[3068]] when the Irregulars were fighting the Blakists. The unit suffered grievous damage from those battles, being reduced to a third of its original strength.
  
 
As part of [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s coalition, they defended Firebase Ono on [[Arcturus]] during the [[Jihad]]. They successfully drove off the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|Second Division]].<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 8</ref>
 
As part of [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s coalition, they defended Firebase Ono on [[Arcturus]] during the [[Jihad]]. They successfully drove off the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[2nd Division (Word of Blake)|Second Division]].<ref>''Turning Points: Arcturus'', p. 8</ref>
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More persistently, the unit labored under allegations of involvement with piracy. The [[11th Arcturan Guards]] had posted the Irregulars on their criminal watch list. However, the governments that they worked to defend included [[Main Street]], [[New St. Andrews]], and [[Campoleone]], all areas with hotly disputed allegations of piracy. The [[8th Lyran Regulars]] deployed elements of the Irregulars with them on two occasions.
 
More persistently, the unit labored under allegations of involvement with piracy. The [[11th Arcturan Guards]] had posted the Irregulars on their criminal watch list. However, the governments that they worked to defend included [[Main Street]], [[New St. Andrews]], and [[Campoleone]], all areas with hotly disputed allegations of piracy. The [[8th Lyran Regulars]] deployed elements of the Irregulars with them on two occasions.
  
The Irregulars were known to have the best tech support on the Periphery border, which helped them maintain their fighting strength. They used civilian carriers based out of the [[Timbuktu Theater]] of the Lyran Alliance for their transportation needs. The unit exchanged protection services for interstellar transport to their various jobs.
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The unit had been known to have the best tech support on the Periphery border, which kept their strength strong. The unit used civilian carriers based out of the Timbuktu Theater of the Lyran Alliance for its transportation needs. They exchanged protection services for interstellar transport to their various jobs.
  
As of [[3071]], the Irregulars had added a company of BattleMechs, infantry and armor to their roster. The new additions were rumored to be from the remains of other commands destroyed by the Word of Blake in the Periphery.  The Irregulars' joint command cited security concerns and did not confirm nor deny any of these rumors, which resulted in a ranking of "Questionable". The co-commanders of the unit advised doubters of their integrity to look elsewhere.
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As of [[3071]], the unit had added a company of BattleMechs, infantry and armor to their roster. The new additions were rumored to be from the remains of other commands destroyed by the Word of Blake in the Periphery.  The command's cited security concerns did not confirm nor deny any these rumors, which resulted in a ranking of "Questionable". The co-commanders of the unit advised doubters of their integrity to look elsewhere.
  
 
===Rim Commonality===
 
===Rim Commonality===
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Chaos Irregulars'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Chaos Irregulars'''
 
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| Joint-[[Colonel]]s||[[Obadiah Jacoam|Obadiah "Jake" Chowla]]<br/>[[Ariel Peregrine-Simson]]||[[3071]]-[[3085]]<br/>3071<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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| Joint-[[Colonel]]s||[[Obadiah Jacoam|Obadiah "Jake" Chowla]]<br/>[[Ariel Peregrine|Ariel Peregrine-Simson]]||[[3071]]-[[3085]]<br/>3071<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Rim Commonality Guard'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Rim Commonality Guard'''
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| [[Force Commander]]||[[Alethea Chowla II]]||[[3138]]
 
| [[Force Commander]]||[[Alethea Chowla II]]||[[3138]]
 
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| Colonel||[[Johnson Logan]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Johnson Logan]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116, "Free Worlds League Military"</ref>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As of [[3071]] the unit's co-commanders were:
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As of [[3071]] the units co-commanders were:
 
* Colonel [[Ariel Peregrine-Simson]] - Native of [[Outreach]] and graduate of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]' [[Outreach Mercenary Training Command]]. She was a shrewd strategist and uncompromising commander. She piloted a custom ''[[Huron Warrior]]'' [[BattleMech]].
 
* Colonel [[Ariel Peregrine-Simson]] - Native of [[Outreach]] and graduate of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]' [[Outreach Mercenary Training Command]]. She was a shrewd strategist and uncompromising commander. She piloted a custom ''[[Huron Warrior]]'' [[BattleMech]].
* Colonel [[Obadiah Jacoam|Obadiah "Jake" Chowla]] - A gifted [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] of uncertain origin who rose to command with little or no formal training. He was a charismatic leader, known for down-and-dirty tactics.
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* Colonel [[Obadiah Chowla |Obadiah "Jake" Chowla]] - A gifted [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] of uncertain origin who rose to command with little or no formal training. He was a charismatic leader, known for multi-level down-and-dirty tactics.
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
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'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (1 [[Battalion]])
 
'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (1 [[Battalion]])
  
The unit described itself as a "heavy battalion."  It was deliberately imprecise in its designation. The unit was trained to split apart into designated or ''ad hoc'' formations, such special companies or demi-companies, for special purposes and general confusion for the enemy.  The unit (as of [[3071]]) consisted of thirty-nine BattleMechs of mixed age and classes. The Irregulars employed two companies of regular infantry and a platoon of conventional armor, which was regularly assigned as security.  It only had one DropShip, a [[Seeker]] kept in perfect operational order.
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The unit described itself as a "heavy battalion."  It was deliberately imprecise in its designation. The unit was trained to split apart into designated or ''ad hoc'' formations, such special companies or demi-companies, for special purposes and general confusion for the enemy.  The unit (as of [[3071]]) consisted of thirty-nine BattleMechs of mixed age & classes. The Irregulars employed two companies of regular infantry & a platoon of conventional armor, which was regularly assigned as security.  It only had one DropShip, a [[Seeker]] kept in perfect operational order.
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 
'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
* CO: ''Albay'' Obadiah "Jake" Chowla
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* CO: Albay Obadiah "Jake" Chowla
  
 
'''First Rim Guard Armor''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
 
'''First Rim Guard Armor''' (2 Battalion/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
* CO: ''[[Lochagos]]'' [[Eryn Loncar]]
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* CO: [[Lochagos]] Eryn Loncar
  
'''First Rim Guard Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>
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'''First Rim Guard Infantry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p92/>  
* CO: ''[[Yusbasi]]'' [[Armando Vilaro]]
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* CO: [[Yusbasi]] Armando Vilaro
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>
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'''First Rim Commonality Guards''' (2 Battalions/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>  
 
* CO: Colonel Johnson Logan
 
* CO: Colonel Johnson Logan
  
'''First Rim Guards Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>
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'''First Rim Guards Armor''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Bert Henson]]
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Bert Henson
 
 
'''First Rim Guards Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>
 
* CO: Lieutenant Colonel [[Romeo Hensley]]
 
  
==Notes==
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'''First Rim Guards Infantry''' (Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p116"/>
* Special rules for the Chaos Irregulars can be found in ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''.<ref name="MSUp123">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 123: "Chaos Irregulars (C)"</ref>
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* CO: Lieutenant Colonel Romeo Hensley
  
==Unit Colors==
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==Rules==
As the Chaos Irregulars, they paint their machines in charcoal grey primer. The unit’s insignia is painted on the left shoulder and right thigh of their mechs.<ref>''Crossroads at Outreach'', pp. 14–15</ref> As the 1st Rim Commonality Guards, they now utilize sandy yellow with crimson highlights.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 88</ref>
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===3072===
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* If Colonel Ariel Peregrine-Simson's ''[[Huron Warrior]]'' is present on the battlefield, the Chaos Irregulars receive a +1 Initiative modifier.<ref name="MSUp123">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 123, "Chaos Irregulars (C)"</ref>
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* If Colonel Obadiah "Jake" Chowla's ''[[Thanatos]]'' is present on the battlefield, the Chaos Irregulars receive a +1 Initiative modifier. This is not cumulative with the bonus from Colonel Ariel Peregrine-Simson's presence.<ref name="MSUp123"/>
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* In any scenario where the Chaos Irregulars are the attacker the controlling player may choose any two map edges other than their opponents home edge; these two edges are treated as the Chaos Irregulars' home edge, and the Chaos Irregulars forces must be divided evenly between the two edges.<ref name="MSUp123"/></div>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[To Ride the Chimera]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]''
 
* ''[[Turning Points: Arcturus]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Rim Commonality Guard, 01st]]
 
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Rim Commonality Guard, 01st]]

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