22nd Skye Rangers

History

In 3065 the 4th Skye Rangers tried, alongside the 17th Skye Rangers, the 22nd Skye Rangers and the 32nd Lyran Guards, to conquer Hesperus II, but were beaten back by the Grey Death Legion, 15th Lyran Guards and 36th Lyran Guards. The Skye forces had to retreat.

In 3075, during the Jihad, the 52nd Shadow Division attacked Caledonia, wiping out the 22nd Rangers.

Officers

In 3065 the CO is Colonel Francisco de Argall.

Tactics

They prefer surprise attacks. Contrary to most other lyran units, they have a lot of light Mechs.

Composition

In 3065 the unit consisted of:

• 1 Mech-Regiment (mainly light)
• 1 Aerospace-Wing

Notes

For the attack on Hesperus II in 3065, they were equipped with 3 Overlord-class dropships.

Bibliography

• Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
• The Dying Time (novel)