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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The command is one elite unit of the entire CCAF. Through out the history they soldiers served with honor and pride their homeland. The unit was rebuild during twice, because they defended the Bethel in 2760 against the Syrtis Fusiliers and again in 2857 on Spica against the successful Ceti Hussars. Other great achivments was the raid on Redfield in 2832 and also the occupation of Mira in 2975. <ref>House Liao p. 88 </ref>. During the fight for Wei in 3001 the command could capture a valuable Dropship from the Marik invaders. The string of victories continued with the assistance of Wilsons Husars on Highspire in 3012 and the defence of their homeworld agaisnt the assaulting Avalon Hussars. This engagement cost the horrendous casaulties.  
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The command is one elite unit of the entire [[CCAF]]. Through out the history they soldiers served with honor and pride their homeland. The unit was rebuild during twice, because they defended [[Bethel]] in [[2760]] against the [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] and again in [[2857]] on [[Spica]] against the successful [[Ceti Hussars]]. Other great achivments was the raid on [[Redfield]] in [[2832]] and also the occupation of [[Mira]] in [[2975]].<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'' p. 88, "Unit Profile"</ref>. During the fight for [[Wei]] in [[3001]] the command could capture a valuable Dropship from the Marik invaders. The string of victories continued with the assistance of [[Wilsons Hussars]] on [[Highspire]] in [[3012]] and the defence of their homeworld agaisnt the assaulting [[Avalon Hussars]]. This engagement cost the horrendous casaulties.{{cn}}
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Being stationed on [[St. Ives]] during the [[4th Succession War]] it defected to the newly formed [[St. Ives Compact]].
  
Being stationed on St. Ives during the [[4th Succession War]] it defected to the newly formed [[St. Ives Compact]].
 
 
===4th Succession War===
 
===4th Succession War===
 
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===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
 
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===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
 
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===Operation Guerrero===
 
===Operation Guerrero===
 
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===Operation Bulldog===
 
===Operation Bulldog===
 
The 1st Lancers was the Compact's first choice for [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]], but it was deemed more important to keep the 1st and its commander [[Kai Allard-Liao]] visible in the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref>
 
The 1st Lancers was the Compact's first choice for [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]], but it was deemed more important to keep the 1st and its commander [[Kai Allard-Liao]] visible in the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref>
  
Fought in [[Operation Bulldog]] and the [[Great Refusal]].  
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Fought in [[Operation Bulldog]] and the [[Great Refusal]].<ref name=FMCCp104/>
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At the end of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], the unit partially rebuilt by taking in survivors of the destroyed [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]].{{cn}}
  
At the end of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], the unit partially rebuilt by taking in survivors of the destroyed [[St. Ives Cheveau Legers]].
 
 
===Xin Sheng Campaign===
 
===Xin Sheng Campaign===
 
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===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
 
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
As of [[3063]] the Commanding Officer was ''[[Sang-shao]]'' Tristan Bothel, who took over from [[Duke]] [[Kai Allard-Liao]] after the conclusion of the Xin Sheng Campaign.
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In 3050 the commanding officer is [[Colonel]] Caroline Seng.<ref name=20YUp29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref>
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As of [[3063]] the commanding Officer was [[Sang-shao]] Tristan Bothel, who took over from [[Duke]] [[Kai Allard-Liao]] after the conclusion of the Xin Sheng Campaign.<ref name=FMCCp104>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 104, "Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
Known for being very mobile, despite fielding large numbers of heavy and assault elements.
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Known for being very mobile, despite fielding large numbers of heavy and assault elements.<ref name=FMCCp104/>
  
 
==Composition==
 
==Composition==
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
1st St. Ives Lancers (3 Battalions) (Veteran/ Fanatical) <ref name=hslioap105>''House Liao (Confederation Capella)''   p. 105</ref>
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'''1st St. Ives Lancers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s/Veteran/ Fanatical)<ref name=HLp105>''House Liao (The Confederation Capella)'', p. 105, ""</ref>
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===3050===
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'''1st St. Ives Lancers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp29/>
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* CO: Colonel Caroline Seng
  
 
===3063===
 
===3063===
'''1st St. Ives Lancers''' (1[[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable (Fanatical))
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'''1st St. Ives Lancers''' (1[[Regiment]]/Elite/Questionable (Fanatical))<ref name=FMCCp104/>
 
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* CO: Sang-shao Tristan Bothel
* XO/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Shiko Lee-Wong
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:* XO/1st Battalion: [[Zhong-shao]] Shiko Lee-Wong
 
* 2nd Battalion : [[Sao-shao]] Stephan Czaban
 
* 2nd Battalion : [[Sao-shao]] Stephan Czaban
 
* 3rd Battalion: Sao-shao Valera Tulski
 
* 3rd Battalion: Sao-shao Valera Tulski
 
 
- Two [[Company|Companies]] Clan [[OmniMech]]s
 
- Two [[Company|Companies]] Clan [[OmniMech]]s
  
'''1st Air Lancers''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))
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'''1st Air Lancers''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))<ref name=FMCCp104/>
 
* Wing Commander: [[Kong-sao-shao]] Xian McCallister
 
* Wing Commander: [[Kong-sao-shao]] Xian McCallister
  
'''1st Lancers Armored Command''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))
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'''1st Lancers Armored Command''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))<ref name=FMCCp104/>
 
 
 
* 4th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Daniel Vong
 
* 4th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Daniel Vong
 
* 5th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: [[Sao-shao]] Latimer St. Reginald
 
* 5th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: [[Sao-shao]] Latimer St. Reginald
 
* 33rd Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Kieran Daniels
 
* 33rd Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Kieran Daniels
 
 
- The 1st Lancers Armore Command is currently assigned to the [[St. Ives]] [[Home Guard (CCAF)|Home Guard]]
 
- The 1st Lancers Armore Command is currently assigned to the [[St. Ives]] [[Home Guard (CCAF)|Home Guard]]
  
'''12th Armored Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionabel (Fanatical)
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'''12th Armored Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionabel (Fanatical)<ref name=FMCCp104/>
 
* Troop Commander:Rebecca Chong
 
* Troop Commander:Rebecca Chong
 
 
- Formerly a Reinforced Regiment, now reduced to a understrenght Battalion
 
- Formerly a Reinforced Regiment, now reduced to a understrenght Battalion
  
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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*''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 104 - "Unit Profile"
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
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*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
 
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
 
*''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
 
*''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
  
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Lancers, 1st]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|St. Ives Lancers, 1st]]
 
[[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Lancers, 1st]]
 
[[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|St. Ives Lancers, 1st]]

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History

Formation

The command is one elite unit of the entire CCAF. Through out the history they soldiers served with honor and pride their homeland. The unit was rebuild during twice, because they defended Bethel in 2760 against the Syrtis Fusiliers and again in 2857 on Spica against the successful Ceti Hussars. Other great achivments was the raid on Redfield in 2832 and also the occupation of Mira in 2975.[1]. During the fight for Wei in 3001 the command could capture a valuable Dropship from the Marik invaders. The string of victories continued with the assistance of Wilsons Hussars on Highspire in 3012 and the defence of their homeworld agaisnt the assaulting Avalon Hussars. This engagement cost the horrendous casaulties.[citation needed]

Being stationed on St. Ives during the 4th Succession War it defected to the newly formed St. Ives Compact.

4th Succession War


Andurien/Canopus Invasion


War of 3039


Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog

The 1st Lancers was the Compact's first choice for Task Force Serpent, the reborn Star League's assault on the Clan Smoke Jaguar homeworld of Huntress, but it was deemed more important to keep the 1st and its commander Kai Allard-Liao visible in the Inner Sphere.[2]

Fought in Operation Bulldog and the Great Refusal.[3]

At the end of the Capellan-St. Ives War, the unit partially rebuilt by taking in survivors of the destroyed St. Ives Cheveau Legers.[citation needed]

Xin Sheng Campaign


Jihad


Officers

In 3050 the commanding officer is Colonel Caroline Seng.[4]

As of 3063 the commanding Officer was Sang-shao Tristan Bothel, who took over from Duke Kai Allard-Liao after the conclusion of the Xin Sheng Campaign.[3]

Tactics

Known for being very mobile, despite fielding large numbers of heavy and assault elements.[3]

Composition

3025

1st St. Ives Lancers (3 Battalions/Veteran/ Fanatical)[5]

3050

1st St. Ives Lancers (Veteran/Reliable)[4]

  • CO: Colonel Caroline Seng

3063

1st St. Ives Lancers (1Regiment/Elite/Questionable (Fanatical))[3]

  • CO: Sang-shao Tristan Bothel
  • 2nd Battalion : Sao-shao Stephan Czaban
  • 3rd Battalion: Sao-shao Valera Tulski

- Two Companies Clan OmniMechs

1st Air Lancers (1 Wing/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))[3]

1st Lancers Armored Command (1 Regiment/Veteran/Questionable (Fanatical))[3]

  • 4th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Zhong-shao Daniel Vong
  • 5th Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Latimer St. Reginald
  • 33rd Armored Lancers - Armor Commander: Sao-shao Kieran Daniels

- The 1st Lancers Armore Command is currently assigned to the St. Ives Home Guard

12th Armored Grenadiers (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionabel (Fanatical)[3]

  • Troop Commander:Rebecca Chong

- Formerly a Reinforced Regiment, now reduced to a understrenght Battalion

Notes

References

  1. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation) p. 88, "Unit Profile"
  2. Twilight of the Clans, p. 9
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 104, "Unit Profile"
  4. 4.0 4.1 20 Year Update, p. 29, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
  5. House Liao (The Confederation Capella), p. 105, ""

Bibliography