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| Nickname = Kingston's Legionnaires, Kingston's Rangers<ref name=FM:3145p43>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 43: "Victoria Rangers - 3145"</ref>
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| Nickname = Kingston's Legionnaires, Kingston's Rangers<ref name=FM:3145p43>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 43, "Victoria Rangers - 3145"</ref>
 
| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]
 
| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Victoria Rangers]]
 
| Parent Command = [[Victoria Rangers]]
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
A relative newcomer to the [[Chesterton Reserves]], the original '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' were formed during the [[Third Succession War]] from the remnants of two poor performing regiments, the [[6th Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] and [[Shadrack's Shadowhawks]], taken out of active service after a failed attack on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]].<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
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A relative newcomer to the [[Chesterton Reserves]], the original '''Kingston's Legionnaires''' were formed during the [[Third Succession War]] from the remnants of two poor performing regiments, the [[6th Capellan Reserve Cavalry]] and [[Shadrack's Shadowhawks]], taken out of active service after a failed attack on the [[Federated Suns]] world of [[Bristol]] in [[2915]].<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85, "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
  
 
They were renamed '''Kingston's Rangers''' or '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' following their reassignment to the Victoria Commonality Rangers brigade in [[3062]]. '''1st Victoria Rangers''' is their current name following reorganization after the [[Capellan Crusades]]. They were previously a high-spirited unit known for sometimes questionable tactics.
 
They were renamed '''Kingston's Rangers''' or '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers''' following their reassignment to the Victoria Commonality Rangers brigade in [[3062]]. '''1st Victoria Rangers''' is their current name following reorganization after the [[Capellan Crusades]]. They were previously a high-spirited unit known for sometimes questionable tactics.
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===Third Succession War===
 
===Third Succession War===
The unit's first major action occurred in [[2952]] when the Legionnaires' ''[[Cheetah]]''s, backed by ''[[Thunderbird (Aerospace Fighter class)|Thunderbird]]''s and ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|Eagles]]'' from assorted reserve regiments, fended off incursions against [[Ingersoll]] by the [[Marik Guard]].<ref name=HLp85/>
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The unit's first major action occurred in [[2952]] when the Legionnaires' ''[[Cheetah]]''s, backed by ''[[Thunderbird]]''s and ''[[Eagle (AeroSpace Fighter)|Eagle]]''s from assorted reserve regiments, fended off incursions against [[Ingersoll]] by the [[Marik Guard]].<ref name=HLp85/>
  
The Legionnaires' next major assignment almost led to their destruction, tangling with the [[Forty-second Avalon Hussars]] during the siege of [[Fletcher (CC)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]]. Greatly outnumbered and suffering poor communication, the Hussars ''[[Marauder]]''s proved deadly, with over 60 percent of the Legionnaires destroyed before reinforcements could extract the survivors.<ref name=HLp85/>
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The Legionnaires' next major assignment almost led to their destruction, tangling with the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] during the siege of [[Fletcher (ROTS)|Fletcher]] in [[2985]]. Greatly outnumbered and suffering poor communication, the Hussars ''[[Marauder]]''s proved deadly, with over 60 percent of the Legionnaires destroyed before reinforcements could extract the survivors.<ref name=HLp85/>
  
At the end of the [[Third Succession War]], the Legionnaires consisted of two [[Battalion]]s stationed on the planet of [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HL2>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
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At the end of the [[Third Succession War]], the Legionnaires consisted of two [[Battalion]]s stationed on the planet of [[Heligoland]]<ref name=HL2>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105, "Deployment Table - 3025"</ref>
  
 
===Fourth Succession War===
 
===Fourth Succession War===
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As the Legionnaires losses mounted, the unit's CO Colonel Mathias requested an audience with the commander of the Lancers Marshal [[Orval Gossiage]], offering to evacuate all Capellan forces off worlds in return for safe treatment of the planet's citizenry and transport for the Legionnaires and their families to the Capellan world of [[Minnacora]]. Despite the potential danger, the Marshal agreed to the terms.<ref name=fswma2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 52</ref>
 
As the Legionnaires losses mounted, the unit's CO Colonel Mathias requested an audience with the commander of the Lancers Marshal [[Orval Gossiage]], offering to evacuate all Capellan forces off worlds in return for safe treatment of the planet's citizenry and transport for the Legionnaires and their families to the Capellan world of [[Minnacora]]. Despite the potential danger, the Marshal agreed to the terms.<ref name=fswma2>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 52</ref>
  
With the conclusion of the Fourth Succession War, the Legionnaires were one of just two units of the once mighty Chesterton Reserves to survive and remained on [[Minnacora]], now a frontline world on the border with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
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With the conclusion of the Fourth Succession War, the Legionnaires were one of just two units of the once mighty Chesterton Reserves to survive and remained on [[Minnacora]], now a frontline world on the border with the [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref name=20Yp62>''20 Year Update'', p. 62, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref>
  
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
 
===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
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===War of 3039===
 
===War of 3039===
The Kingston's Legionnaires were assigned in late [[3039]] to reinforce the embattled remains of the [[15th Dracon]] against the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] retaliatory attack on [[Ares (system)|Ares]]. The arrival of the Legionnaires finally dislodged the 2nd and prompted them to withdraw off-world, but not before the FedCom unit had succeeded in their mission and comprehensively crippled the [[Bergan Industries]], [[Quikscell Company]] and [[Earthwerks Limited]] factories on Ares in revenge for [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s raids against the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=HWo39-128>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 128: "Countering the Big Mac - Ares"</ref>
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The Kingston's Legionnaires were assigned in late [[3039]] to reinforce the embattled remains of the [[15th Dracon]] against the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] retaliatory attack on [[Ares (planet)|Ares]]. The arrival of the Legionnaires finally dislodged the 2nd and prompted them to withdraw off-world, but not before the FedCom unit had succeeded in their mission and comprehensively crippled the [[Bergan Industries]], [[Quikscell Company]] and [[Earthwerks Limited]] factories on Ares in revenge for [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'s raids against the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=HWo39-128>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 128 "Countering the Big Mac - Ares"</ref>
  
 
===Operation Guerrero===
 
===Operation Guerrero===
In [[3057]], Kingston's Legionnaires were part of [[Operation GUERRERO]]. A single [[battalion]] of Legionnaires captured [[Sakhalin (CC)|Sakhalin]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Nearby [[Sarna]] was also under invasion but its garrison defeated the attacking [[CCAF]] units. Instead of upholding [[FedCom]] rule, Sarna declared independence and called itself the reborn [[Sarna Supremacy]]. The Sarna Supremacy then sent its garrison, the [[Kaifeng SMM]], to recapture [[Kaifeng]] from the Confederation. The other garrisons, [[Grim Determination]] and [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenary regiments, were sent to Sakhalin where they easily overwhelmed the Legionnaires.<ref name=CMp13>''Chaos March (sourcebook)'', p. 13: "Sarna Supremacy"</ref>
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In [[3057]], Kingston's Legionnaires were part of [[Operation GUERRERO]]. A single [[battalion]] of Legionnaires captured [[Sakhalin]] from the [[Federated Commonwealth]]. Nearby [[Sarna]] was also under invasion but its garrison defeated the attacking [[CCAF]] units. Instead of upholding [[FedCom]] rule, Sarna declared independence and called itself the reborn [[Sarna Supremacy]]. The Sarna Supremacy then sent its garrison, the [[Kaifeng SMM]], to recapture [[Kaifeng]] from the Confederation. The other garrisons, [[Grim Determination]] and [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenary regiments, were sent to Sakhalin where they easily overwhelmed the Legionnaires.<ref name=CMp13>''Chaos March (sourcebook)'', p. 13 "Sarna Supremacy"</ref>
  
===Task Force SERPENT===
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===Operation SERPENT===
Compared to the fanatical and elite units contributed by the other states, many were surprised when the Capellan Confederation sent the Legionnaires as their contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] in [[3059]]. Publicly the reason stated was that with [[CCAF]]'s elite forces tied up with stabilizing the so-called [[Chaos March]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]] they couldn't afford to send anyone else, while many saw it as representing Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s low expectation of the mission's success.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112–113</ref>
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Compared to the fanatical and elite units contributed by the other states, many were surprised when the Capellan Confederation sent the Legionnaires as their contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], the reborn [[Star League]]'s assault on the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] homeworld of [[Huntress]] in [[3059]]. Publicly the reason stated was that with [[CCAF]]'s elite forces tied up with stabilizing the so-called [[Chaos March]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]] they couldn't afford to send anyone else, while many saw it as representing Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s low expectation of the mission's success.<ref name=TOTC1>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 9</ref><ref>''The Hunters'', pp. 112-113</ref>
  
 
During the initial assault on Huntress in [[3060]], the Legionnaires were assigned with the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere]] to capture a cadet training base near the city of New Andery.<ref name=TOTC2>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> Both units discovered the bases were defended by a new form of military unit, the [[ProtoMech]], and suffered heavy damage, requiring reinforcement by the [[2nd Division (ComStar)|2nd Com Guard Division]] to carry the day. The Legionnaires suffered nearly 70 percent losses in this first battle.<ref name=TOTC3>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref>
 
During the initial assault on Huntress in [[3060]], the Legionnaires were assigned with the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere]] to capture a cadet training base near the city of New Andery.<ref name=TOTC2>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 10</ref> Both units discovered the bases were defended by a new form of military unit, the [[ProtoMech]], and suffered heavy damage, requiring reinforcement by the [[2nd Division (ComStar)|2nd Com Guard Division]] to carry the day. The Legionnaires suffered nearly 70 percent losses in this first battle.<ref name=TOTC3>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 11</ref>
  
In preparation for the Smoke Jaguars' counterinvasion, along with the [[4th Drakøns]] and [[11th Lyran Guards]], the remains of the Legionnaires were transferred to the Lunar Range on the continent of Abysmal to act as reinforcement for the larger northern and southern armies. With losses mounting, the Legionnaires were assigned to bolster General Winston's northern army facing brutal combat in the Jaguar Fang mountains until the arrival of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s relief force.<ref name=TOTC4>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref>
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In preparation for the Smoke Jaguars' counter-invasion, along with the [[4th Drakøns]] and [[11th Lyran Guards]], the remains of the Legionnaires were transferred to the Lunar Range on the continent of Abysmal to act as reinforcement for the larger northern and southern armies. With losses mounting, the Legionnaires were assigned to bolster General Winston's northern army facing brutal combat in the Jaguar Fang mountains until the arrival of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s relief force.<ref name=TOTC4>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13</ref>
  
 
Much of the CCAF were surprised both at the successful completion of Serpent and the Legionnaires' return, a battered battalion's worth of survivors bringing with them [[Clan]]-tech [[OmniMech]]s making their way back to Liao space.<ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
 
Much of the CCAF were surprised both at the successful completion of Serpent and the Legionnaires' return, a battered battalion's worth of survivors bringing with them [[Clan]]-tech [[OmniMech]]s making their way back to Liao space.<ref name=FMCC2>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 84</ref>
  
===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign===
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===Xin Sheng Campaign===
When the [[Victoria Commonality]] was split from the [[Sian Commonality]], the CCAF assigned the remains of the Chesterton Reserves to form the [[Victoria Commonality Rangers]], with the Legionnaires being renamed the Kingston's Rangers.<ref name=FM:CCp83>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83</ref>
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When the [[Victoria Commonality]] was split from the [[Sian Commonality]], the CCAF assigned the remains of the Chesterton Reserves to form the [[Victoria Commonality Rangers]], with the Legionnaires being renamed the Kingston's Rangers.<ref name=FM:CCp83>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 83,</ref>
  
As the [[FedCom Civil War]] raged, the Rangers were posted on [[Yuris]] as a precaution against Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] fomented [[AFFS]] aggression, which eventually burst into minor conflict on [[Frazer]].<ref name=FMU1>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 24: "Unit Profile"</ref> By [[3067]] the unit was posted on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 33: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
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As the [[FedCom Civil War]] raged, the Rangers were posted on [[Yuris]] as a precaution against Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] fomented [[AFFS]] aggression, which eventually burst into minor conflict on [[Frazer]].<ref name=FMU1>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 24, "Unit Profile"</ref> By [[3067]] the unit was posted on [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=FMUp33>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 33, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] launched an assault against the [[Capellan Confederation]] called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]]. By October, numerous planets had fallen with the invaders appearing to use [[WarShip]]s in an orbital strike against the Forbidden City on [[Sian]] itself.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 17–18: "OPERATION: SOVEREIGN JUSTICE"</ref>
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On 25 June [[3068]], Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] launched an assault against the [[Capellan Confederation]] called [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]]. By October, numerous planets had fallen with the invaders appearing to use [[WarShip]]s in an orbital strike against the Forbidden City on [[Sian]] itself.<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 17-18, "OPERATION: SOVEREIGN JUSTICE"</ref>
  
On 8 October 3068, the [[CCAF]] counterattacked with [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. The primary force behind this offensive were three Task Forces each consisting of two to three regiments. Of these, Task Force Vengeance consisted of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], the [[Prefectorate Guard]] and Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers. Moving rimward from Menke, Victoria and Zanzibar respectively, TF Vengeance attacked the worlds of [[Frazer]], [[Mendham]], [[Glentworth]], [[Wrentham]], and [[Robsart|Robstart]] in the Third Wave of the Operation in January-February of [[3069]]. Wave Four (May-June 3069) saw combat on [[Mandaree]] and the concentration of all three regiments on [[Ridgebrook]] which fell in August after heavy fighting. Finally, September-December of 3069 saw Wave Five on [[New Syrtis]] with all three Task Forces fighting the six AFFS regiments gathered there — the [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]], [[New Syrtis CMM]], [[Third Ceti Hussars]], [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Vanguard Legion]] and [[Borodin's Vindicators]]. The fighting would continue until January [[3070]] when Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] called for a ceasefire. However, the ceasefire was one-sided and the Capellans had to fight while withdrawing. Hostilities only truly ended when Duke Hasek was assassinated in March of [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 18–21: "Kingston's VCR exploits as part of Task Force Vengeance in Operation: Thunderstrike."</ref>
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On 8 October 3068, the [[CCAF]] counterattacked with [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]]. The primary force behind this offensive were three Task Forces each consisting of two to three regiments. Of these, Task Force Vengeance consisted of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], the [[Prefectorate Guard]] and Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers. Moving rimward from Menke, Victoria and Zanzibar respectively, TF Vengeance attacked the worlds of [[Frazer]], [[Mendham]], [[Glentworth]], [[Wrentham]], and [[Robsart|Robstart]] in the Third Wave of the Operation in January-February of [[3069]]. Wave Four (May-June 3069) saw combat on [[Mandaree]] and the concentration of all three regiments on [[Ridgebrook]] which fell in August after heavy fighting. Finally, September-December of 3069 saw Wave Five on [[New Syrtis]] with all three Task Forces fighting the six AFFS regiments gathered there — the [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]], [[New Syrtis CMM]], [[Third Ceti Hussars]], [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], [[Vanguard Legion]] and [[Borodin's Vindicators]]. The fighting would continue until January [[3070]] when Chancellor [[Sun Tzu Liao]] called for a ceasefire. However, the ceasefire was one-sided and the Capellans had to fight while withdrawing. Hostilities only truly ended when Duke Hasek was assassinated in
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March of [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 18-21, "Kingston's VCR exploits as part of Task Force Vengeance in Operation: Thunderstrike."</ref>
  
 
As of [[3079]], the regiment is spread across [[Zanzibar]], [[Yuris]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
 
As of [[3079]], the regiment is spread across [[Zanzibar]], [[Yuris]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name="frcc14">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
  
Most of the veterans from Task Force Serpent were killed during the Jihad operations. The unit spent most of their time after that rebuilding.<ref name=FM3085p31/> In [[3085]] they were stationed on [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
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Most of the veterans from Task Force Serpent were killed during the Jihad operations. The unit spent most of their time after that rebuilding.<ref name=FM3085p31/> In 3085 they were stationed on [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]].<ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
  
 
===The Republic Era===
 
===The Republic Era===
On 7 September [[3103]], [[AFFS]] units under the command of Duchess [[Amanda Hasek (31st c.)|Amanda Hasek]] launched an invasion of the Capellan Confederation. Later dubbed the [[Victoria War]], its objectives were to capture Victoria and enough planets to bridge it back to the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HWotRE-50>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 50: "BLITZKRIEG"</ref>
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On 7 September [[3103]], [[AFFS]] units under the command of Duchess [[Amanda Hasek (31st c.)|Amanda Hasek]] launched an invasion of the Capellan Confederation. Later dubbed the [[Victoria War]], its objectives were to capture Victoria and enough planets to bridge it back to the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HWotRE-50>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 50 "BLITZKRIEG"</ref>
  
 
Kingston's VCR was still posted in the domed capital city of Barns on Victoria when Duchess Amanda Hasek's forces assaulted the planet on 12 September [[3103]]. While other units attacked other installations, capture of Barns was assigned to the [[3rd Federated Suns Lancers]]. After combat dropping a battalion to cut power to the city's HPG, the rest of the Lancers landed to be immediately attacked by the Victoria Militia. After defeating the Militia hours later, the weary 3rd FedSuns Lancers were then hit by a surprise attack from Kingston's Rangers. After some initial success, Kingston's VCR was pushed back and withdrew inside the city. The Rangers regiment would then use hit and run attacks while awaiting reinforcements.
 
Kingston's VCR was still posted in the domed capital city of Barns on Victoria when Duchess Amanda Hasek's forces assaulted the planet on 12 September [[3103]]. While other units attacked other installations, capture of Barns was assigned to the [[3rd Federated Suns Lancers]]. After combat dropping a battalion to cut power to the city's HPG, the rest of the Lancers landed to be immediately attacked by the Victoria Militia. After defeating the Militia hours later, the weary 3rd FedSuns Lancers were then hit by a surprise attack from Kingston's Rangers. After some initial success, Kingston's VCR was pushed back and withdrew inside the city. The Rangers regiment would then use hit and run attacks while awaiting reinforcements.
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The [[Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] arrived on the 20th of October and prepared to attack the Earthwerks factory outside the city of O'Hanlon. In support of this, both Rangers regiments were ordered to attack the besieging 3rd FedSuns Lancers. However, poor coordination allowed the Lancers to fight each Rangers regiment separately resulting in huge casualties to Sung's Rangers. The 3rd Federated Suns Lancers lost over two-thirds of their regiment as well and withdrew the next day to the [[Shengli Arms]] factory in Pictish. The Siege of Barns was thus lifted and counted as a win for the Capellans. The Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry later arrived after brutal combat destroyed the Earthwerks factory, adding another regiment to Barns' defense.
 
The [[Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] arrived on the 20th of October and prepared to attack the Earthwerks factory outside the city of O'Hanlon. In support of this, both Rangers regiments were ordered to attack the besieging 3rd FedSuns Lancers. However, poor coordination allowed the Lancers to fight each Rangers regiment separately resulting in huge casualties to Sung's Rangers. The 3rd Federated Suns Lancers lost over two-thirds of their regiment as well and withdrew the next day to the [[Shengli Arms]] factory in Pictish. The Siege of Barns was thus lifted and counted as a win for the Capellans. The Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry later arrived after brutal combat destroyed the Earthwerks factory, adding another regiment to Barns' defense.
  
[[Warrior House Kamata]] arrived on November 6 to replace the leaving Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry. On the 15th of November, the newly arrived [[Syrtis Avengers]] and [[Third Ceti Hussars]] began their assault on the city. Despite the support of House Kamata and now operating a combined force of just under a regiment, Kingston's and Sung's VCR broke against the fresh Davion units. The city of Barns finally fell as its former defenders fled into the wilderness. The 15th of December saw the battered Victoria Commonality regiments inflict significant damage on the surprised [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]]<ref name=TRO:3145CCp14>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 14: "Notable Units"</ref> to break through and rendezvous with the just arrived [[Fifth Capellan Defense Force]] who then evacuated them off-planet to [[Quimberton]]. Their battle for Victoria was over.<ref name=HWotRE-51>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 51–54: "The Siege of Victoria"</ref>
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[[Warrior House Kamata]] arrived on November 6 to replace the leaving Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry. On the 15th of November, the newly arrived [[Syrtis Avengers]] and [[Third Ceti Hussars]] began their assault on the city. Despite the support of House Kamata and now operating a combined force of just under a regiment, Kingston's and Sung's VCR broke against the fresh Davion units. The city of Barns finally fell as its former defenders fled into the wilderness. The 15th of December saw the battered Victoria Commonality regiments inflict significant damage on the surprised [[Sixth Syrtis Fusiliers]]<ref name=TRO:3145CCp14>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 14 "Notable Units"</ref> to break through and rendezvous with the just arrived [[Fifth Capellan Defense Force]] who then evacuated them off-planet to [[Quimberton]]. Their battle for Victoria was over.<ref name=HWotRE-51>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 51-54 "The Siege of Victoria"</ref>
  
After regrouping on Quimberton, the understrength Kingston's Rangers traveled to [[Zanzibar]] to reinforce the [[First Canopian Fusiliers]] and [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]]. Their arrival on 15 March [[3104]] made the already outnumbered [[Sirdar CMM]]'s position impossible, forcing the CMM to retreat six weeks later.<ref name=HWotRE-58>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 58: "Celestial Justice - Capellans Ascendant"</ref>
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After regrouping on Quimberton, the understrength Kingston's Rangers traveled to [[Zanzibar]] to reinforce the [[First Canopian Fusiliers]] and [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]]. Their arrival on 15 March [[3104]] made the already outnumbered [[Sirdar CMM]]'s position impossible, forcing the CMM to retreat six weeks later.<ref name=HWotRE-58>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 58 "Celestial Justice - Capellans Ascendant"</ref>
  
Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers suffered 75% losses in the Victoria War.<ref name=HWotRE-65>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 65: "Casualties of the Victoria War"</ref>
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Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers suffered 75% losses in the Victoria War.<ref name=HWotRE-65>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 65 "Casualties of the Victoria War"</ref>
  
 
===Dark Age===
 
===Dark Age===
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Martha Mathias|Martha "Big Mama" Mathias]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HL1>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85</ref>
 
| [[Colonel]]||[[Martha Mathias|Martha "Big Mama" Mathias]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HL1>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[Samuel Kingston]]||[[3050]] - [[3060]]<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMCC2/>
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| Colonel||[[Samuel Kingston]]||[[3050]] - [[3060]]<ref name=20Yp62/><ref name=ORp41>''Objective Raids'', p. 41, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMCC2/>
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Kingston's Rangers''' / '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Kingston's Rangers''' / '''Kingston's Victoria Commonality Rangers'''
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Victoria Rangers'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 1st Victoria Rangers'''
 
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Elena Kingston]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
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| ''Sang-shao''||[[Elena Kingston]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM:3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref>
 
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'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HL1/>
 
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HL1/>
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Martha "Big Mama" Mathias
 
* CO: ''Colonel'' Martha "Big Mama" Mathias
:* First Battalion CO: Samuel Kingston<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85: "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
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:* Second Battalion CO: [[Andrea Loo]]<ref name=HLp85>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 85, "Kingston's Legionnaires Unit Profile"</ref>
:* Second Battalion CO: [[Andrea Loo]]<ref name=HLp85></ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105</ref>
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref>
 
  
 
=== 3028 ===
 
=== 3028 ===
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HBSp87/>
+
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name =HBSp87/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name=HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 87</ref>
+
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Heligoland]].<ref name =HBSp87>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.87</ref>
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039''</ref>
+
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p140>''Historical: War of 3039''</ref>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Minnacora]], [[Randar]] and [[No Return]] also.<ref name=HWo3039p141>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Minnacora]], [[Randar]] and [[No Return]] also.<ref name = HWo3039p141>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 140</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp6263">''20 Year Update'', pp. 62–63: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref>
+
'''Kingston's Legionnaires''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name="20YUp6263">''20 Year Update'', p. 62-63, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref>
 
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Samuel Kingston<ref name="20YUp6263"/>
 
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Samuel Kingston<ref name="20YUp6263"/>
 
:Note: The unit was deployed at [[Minnacora]].<ref name="20YUp6263"/>
 
:Note: The unit was deployed at [[Minnacora]].<ref name="20YUp6263"/>
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===3079===
 
===3079===
'''Kingston’s Rangers ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=frccaf14>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 14</ref>
+
After the Jihad Kingston's Rangers were reduced to three quarters of their prewar strength.<ref name="frcc14"/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Yuris]], [[Zanzibar]] and [[Rollis]].<ref name=frccaf14/> After the Jihad Kingston's Rangers were reduced to three quarters of their prewar strength.<ref name="frcc14"/>
 
  
 
===3085===
 
===3085===
 
'''Kingston's VCR''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Mara Kingston]]
+
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Mara Kingston
  
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (2 Flights/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Kong-shong-shao'' [[Igor Vasilyev]]
+
* CO: ''Kong-shong-shao'' Igor Vasilyev
  
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Barry Wang]]
+
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' Barry Wang
  
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (3rd Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Nadezhda Smirnov]]
+
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Nadezhda Smirnov
  
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
 
'''Kingston's VCR Infantry (15th Victoria)''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' [[Po Ling Lee]]
+
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Po Ling Lee
  
 
===3145===
 
===3145===
 
'''1st Victoria Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''1st Victoria Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Elena Kingston
+
* CO: Sang-shao Elena Kingston
  
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''Kingston's Air Rangers''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''[[Kong-zhong-shao]]'' [[Ernest Bowers]]
+
* CO: [[Kong-zhong-shao]] Ernest Bowers
  
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''Kingston's Armored Rangers''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Gloria Foss]]
+
* CO: [[Zhong-shao]] Gloria Foss
  
 
'''3rd Victoria Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
 
'''3rd Victoria Infantry''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p47/>
* CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Jeanette Collier]]
+
* CO: Zhong-shao Jeanette Collier
  
 
==Alternate Emblems==
 
==Alternate Emblems==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:Kingstons_Legionnaires_Old.png ‎|Old Emblem (c. 3025), as Kingston's Legionnaires
+
Image:Kingstons_Legionnaires_Old.png ‎|Old Emblem (c.3025), as Kingston's Legionnaires
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
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*''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
+
*''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)|Chaos March]]''
+
*''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
+
*''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]''
+
*''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
+
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
+
*''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
+
*''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
* ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]''
+
*''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
+
*''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
* ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]''
+
*''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
+
*''[[The Hunters]]''
* ''[[The Hunters]]''
+
*''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]''
+
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
+
*''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]''
+
*''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
+
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
+
*''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
* ''[[Twilight of the Clans]]''
 
{{div col end}}
 
  
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Victoria Rangers,1st]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Victoria Rangers,1st]]

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