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===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
The '''Second Fusiliers of Oriente''' were formed in [[2485]] by the Duchy of Oriente. From the time of their formation through [[3025]] they formed the core of the Free Worlds League's defenses against [[Capellan Confederation]] aggression.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 95</ref> | The '''Second Fusiliers of Oriente''' were formed in [[2485]] by the Duchy of Oriente. From the time of their formation through [[3025]] they formed the core of the Free Worlds League's defenses against [[Capellan Confederation]] aggression.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 95</ref> | ||
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===Anton’s Revolt=== | ===Anton’s Revolt=== | ||
The Second Fusiliers landed on [[Calloway VI]] with the [[1st Oriente Hussars|First]], [[2nd Oriente Hussars|Second]], and [[1st Oriente Hussars|Sixth Oriente Hussars]], as well as the [[6th Defenders of Andurien]]. There they stopped Wolf's Dragoons Beta Regiment cold. The Dragoons were reinforced by Gamma Regiment, but the Second Fusiliers were able to maintain pressure on the rebel forces. Eventually the [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] and [[3rd Ducal Guard]], both rebel units, were destroyed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 29</ref> The Dragoons also suffered serious losses. This success came at a high price however: When the fighting on Calloway ended the Second Fusiliers had lost approximately a quarter of their forces.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 36</ref> | The Second Fusiliers landed on [[Calloway VI]] with the [[1st Oriente Hussars|First]], [[2nd Oriente Hussars|Second]], and [[1st Oriente Hussars|Sixth Oriente Hussars]], as well as the [[6th Defenders of Andurien]]. There they stopped Wolf's Dragoons Beta Regiment cold. The Dragoons were reinforced by Gamma Regiment, but the Second Fusiliers were able to maintain pressure on the rebel forces. Eventually the [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] and [[3rd Ducal Guard]], both rebel units, were destroyed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 29</ref> The Dragoons also suffered serious losses. This success came at a high price however: When the fighting on Calloway ended the Second Fusiliers had lost approximately a quarter of their forces.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 36</ref> | ||
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Later, the weakened Second Fusiliers tried to raid [[Emris IV]], but Wolf's Dragoons Delta and Epsilon Regiment drove them off-world with heavy losses.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 31</ref> This ill-advised attack reduced the Second Fusiliers to approximately 40% of their base combat strength.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 38</ref> | Later, the weakened Second Fusiliers tried to raid [[Emris IV]], but Wolf's Dragoons Delta and Epsilon Regiment drove them off-world with heavy losses.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 31</ref> This ill-advised attack reduced the Second Fusiliers to approximately 40% of their base combat strength.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 38</ref> | ||
| − | The Second Brigade took so much damage during [[Anton Marik]]'s Revolt that two damaged [[Oriente Hussars]] [[regiment]]s were merged into it to speed recovery. This merger triggered a feud with the [[Ducal Guard]] that lasted well into the mid-3050s.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 76</ref> | + | The Second Brigade took so much damage during [[Anton Marik]]'s Revolt that two damaged [[Oriente Hussars]] [[regiment]]s were merged into it to speed recovery. This merger triggered a feud with the [[Ducal Guard]] that lasted well into the mid-3050s.<ref name=FMFWL76>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 76, "2nd Fusiliers of Oriente Unit Profile"</ref> |
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===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | Like many Free Worlds League Military units, the Second Fusiliers sat out much of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. | + | Like many Free Worlds League Military units, the Second Fusiliers sat out much of the [[Fourth Succession War]].{{cn}} |
===Andurien Secession=== | ===Andurien Secession=== | ||
The Second Fusiliers remained off the front lines until the last part of the war. The Second was part of the first wave of [[FWLM]] forces that attacked [[Andurien]]. Arriving via [[pirate point]], the Second Fusiliers avoided contact with the defenders, reinforcing the [[1st Free Worlds Guards]] once they had landed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 80</ref> Shortly thereafter they reinforced the [[1st Marik Militia]] and contained a breakout attempt by the [[1st Defenders of Andurien]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 81</ref> Their greatest action, however, came when they attacked the city of Jojoken alongside the First Fusiliers of Oriente. The Second Fusiliers pinned the defending [[5th Defenders of Andurien]] in place while the First Fusiliers flanked them and struck the 5th Defenders from the rear. The two Fusilier units then ground the Defenders between them, leaving few survivors.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 82</ref> This action cost the Fusiliers about 40% of their forces.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 82</ref> | The Second Fusiliers remained off the front lines until the last part of the war. The Second was part of the first wave of [[FWLM]] forces that attacked [[Andurien]]. Arriving via [[pirate point]], the Second Fusiliers avoided contact with the defenders, reinforcing the [[1st Free Worlds Guards]] once they had landed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 80</ref> Shortly thereafter they reinforced the [[1st Marik Militia]] and contained a breakout attempt by the [[1st Defenders of Andurien]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 81</ref> Their greatest action, however, came when they attacked the city of Jojoken alongside the First Fusiliers of Oriente. The Second Fusiliers pinned the defending [[5th Defenders of Andurien]] in place while the First Fusiliers flanked them and struck the 5th Defenders from the rear. The two Fusilier units then ground the Defenders between them, leaving few survivors.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 82</ref> This action cost the Fusiliers about 40% of their forces.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 82</ref> | ||
| − | In [[3048]] the Second Fusiliers raided the [[Gienah Combat Vehicles]] plant on [[Gienah]], taking plans and armored vehicles, while the [[3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires]] focused on attacking the planet's defenders.<ref | + | In [[3048]] the Second Fusiliers raided the [[Gienah Combat Vehicles]] plant on [[Gienah]], taking plans and armored vehicles, while the [[3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires]] focused on attacking the planet's defenders.<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
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===Operation Guerrero and Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Guerrero and Operation Bulldog=== | ||
The Second Fusiliers didn't participate in either [[Operation Guerrero]] or [[Operation Bulldog]]. | The Second Fusiliers didn't participate in either [[Operation Guerrero]] or [[Operation Bulldog]]. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | In [[3025]] the Second was commanded by Colonel Ricardo Fuentes, a former mercenary who was disliked by most of his fellow regimental commanders.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref> As of [[3059]] the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Donald Angstead. He was still in command in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161</ref> | + | In [[3025]] the Second was commanded by Colonel Ricardo Fuentes, a former mercenary who was disliked by most of his fellow regimental commanders.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref> As of [[3059]] the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Donald Angstead<ref name=FMFWL76/>. He was still in command in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 2nd Brigade is highly skilled in operations in mountain terrain, but has almost no experience fighting in urban environments. | + | The 2nd Brigade is highly skilled in operations in mountain terrain, but has almost no experience fighting in urban environments.<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
The Second Brigade consisted of three battalions of medium weight 'Mechs that included many ''[[Hermes II]]'' designs. The third battalion was seriously under-strength.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref> | The Second Brigade consisted of three battalions of medium weight 'Mechs that included many ''[[Hermes II]]'' designs. The third battalion was seriously under-strength.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 96</ref> | ||
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===3059=== | ===3059=== | ||
| − | '''2nd Brigade''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''2nd Brigade''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
| − | * CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Donald Angstead | + | * CO/1st [[Battalion]]: Colonel Donald Angstead |
| − | * XO: [[Force Commander]] Josef Gamal | + | ** XO: [[Force Commander]] Josef Gamal |
* 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Laurence Anderton | * 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Laurence Anderton | ||
* 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ruth Slight | * 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ruth Slight | ||
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- The Regiment is upgraded with field-modification kits | - The Regiment is upgraded with field-modification kits | ||
| − | '''2nd Fusiliers Aerospace Wing (The Bug Blasters)''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Elite/Reliable) | + | '''2nd Fusiliers Aerospace Wing (The Bug Blasters)''' (1 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
* Wing Commander: [[Commander]] Nyen Chen | * Wing Commander: [[Commander]] Nyen Chen | ||
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- Heavy air wing | - Heavy air wing | ||
| − | '''9th [[Maxwell]] Alpini''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''9th [[Maxwell]] Alpini''' (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Elise Walker | * Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Elise Walker | ||
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- A mountain troop regiment | - A mountain troop regiment | ||
| − | '''3rd Maxwell Airmobile''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable) | + | '''3rd Maxwell Airmobile''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFWL76/> |
* Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Thomas Lakes | * Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Thomas Lakes | ||
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- Equipped with ''[[Planetlifter]]s'' and [[Karnov|UR Karnov]] transports, secured by attack [[VTOL]]s | - Equipped with ''[[Planetlifter]]s'' and [[Karnov|UR Karnov]] transports, secured by attack [[VTOL]]s | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 2 December 2010
Contents
History
Formation
The Second Fusiliers of Oriente were formed in 2485 by the Duchy of Oriente. From the time of their formation through 3025 they formed the core of the Free Worlds League's defenses against Capellan Confederation aggression.[1]
Anton’s Revolt
The Second Fusiliers landed on Calloway VI with the First, Second, and Sixth Oriente Hussars, as well as the 6th Defenders of Andurien. There they stopped Wolf's Dragoons Beta Regiment cold. The Dragoons were reinforced by Gamma Regiment, but the Second Fusiliers were able to maintain pressure on the rebel forces. Eventually the 12th Atrean Dragoons and 3rd Ducal Guard, both rebel units, were destroyed.[2] The Dragoons also suffered serious losses. This success came at a high price however: When the fighting on Calloway ended the Second Fusiliers had lost approximately a quarter of their forces.[3]
Later, the weakened Second Fusiliers tried to raid Emris IV, but Wolf's Dragoons Delta and Epsilon Regiment drove them off-world with heavy losses.[4] This ill-advised attack reduced the Second Fusiliers to approximately 40% of their base combat strength.[5]
The Second Brigade took so much damage during Anton Marik's Revolt that two damaged Oriente Hussars regiments were merged into it to speed recovery. This merger triggered a feud with the Ducal Guard that lasted well into the mid-3050s.[6]
Fourth Succession War
Like many Free Worlds League Military units, the Second Fusiliers sat out much of the Fourth Succession War.[citation needed]
Andurien Secession
The Second Fusiliers remained off the front lines until the last part of the war. The Second was part of the first wave of FWLM forces that attacked Andurien. Arriving via pirate point, the Second Fusiliers avoided contact with the defenders, reinforcing the 1st Free Worlds Guards once they had landed.[7] Shortly thereafter they reinforced the 1st Marik Militia and contained a breakout attempt by the 1st Defenders of Andurien.[8] Their greatest action, however, came when they attacked the city of Jojoken alongside the First Fusiliers of Oriente. The Second Fusiliers pinned the defending 5th Defenders of Andurien in place while the First Fusiliers flanked them and struck the 5th Defenders from the rear. The two Fusilier units then ground the Defenders between them, leaving few survivors.[9] This action cost the Fusiliers about 40% of their forces.[10]
In 3048 the Second Fusiliers raided the Gienah Combat Vehicles plant on Gienah, taking plans and armored vehicles, while the 3rd Free Worlds Legionnaires focused on attacking the planet's defenders.[6]
Operation Guerrero and Operation Bulldog
The Second Fusiliers didn't participate in either Operation Guerrero or Operation Bulldog.
Jihad
After a series of strikes in 3067 into the Abbey District, Colonel Angstead requested permission to strike at the Circinus Federation, who he believed sponsored the attacks. To defend more of the Abbey District the Second Battalion was deployed in smaller units across a half-dozen worlds.[11]
Officers
In 3025 the Second was commanded by Colonel Ricardo Fuentes, a former mercenary who was disliked by most of his fellow regimental commanders.[12] As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Donald Angstead[6]. He was still in command in 3067.[13]
Tactics
The 2nd Brigade is highly skilled in operations in mountain terrain, but has almost no experience fighting in urban environments.[6]
Composition History
3025
The Second Brigade consisted of three battalions of medium weight 'Mechs that included many Hermes II designs. The third battalion was seriously under-strength.[14]
3059
2nd Brigade (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[6]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Donald Angstead
- XO: Force Commander Josef Gamal
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Laurence Anderton
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Ruth Slight
- The Regiment is upgraded with field-modification kits
2nd Fusiliers Aerospace Wing (The Bug Blasters) (1 Wing/Elite/Reliable)[6]
- Wing Commander: Commander Nyen Chen
- Heavy air wing
9th Maxwell Alpini (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[6]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Elise Walker
- A mountain troop regiment
3rd Maxwell Airmobile (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[6]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Thomas Lakes
- Equipped with Planetlifters and UR Karnov transports, secured by attack VTOLs
Notes
References
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 95
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 29
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 36
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 31
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 38
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 76, "2nd Fusiliers of Oriente Unit Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 80
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 81
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 82
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 82
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 151
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 96
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 161
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 96