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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the FRR regiment|the unit reformed by Clan Ghost Bear|2nd Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)}} + {{infoBoxStateUnit + | image = [[FILE:2nd Kavalleri.JPG|150px]] + | nickname = Masters of Stealth + | parent formation = [[Kavalleri]] + | formed = Early 3030s + | year = 3072 + | unitname = 2nd Kavalleri + }} − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand+ ==Unit Description== − | image = [[FILE:FRR_2nd_Kavalleri.png|150px]]+ The '''Second Kavalleri''' was a light weight reconnaissance [[BattleMech]] [[Regiment]] in service to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. After the [[Clan Invasion]], the unit would operate as combined arms task force, with a battalion of [['Mech]]s leading heavier conventional forces.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72</ref> − | Designation = Second Kavalleri − | Formed = Early 3030s − | Disbanded = [[3072]] (disbanded) − | Previous Designation = − | Nickname = Masters of Stealth<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34</ref><br>Kaptener Modiga<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 70</ref> − | Affiliation = [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] − | Parent Command = [[Kavalleri]] − | Sub-Command = − }} − The '''Second Kavalleri''' was a light-weight reconnaissance [[BattleMech]] [[Regiment]] in service to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. After the [[Clan Invasion]], the unit would operate as combined arms task force, with a battalion of [['Mech]]s leading heavier conventional forces.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72</ref> − ==History== + ==Unit History== ===Ronin War=== ===Ronin War=== In [[3034]], with the formation of the Republic, a number of [[Draconis Combine]] loyalists would go rogue and invade in an attempt to convince the Combine not to let the breakaway district go. These rogue elements were referred to as ''[[w:ronin|ronin]]'', hence the name "[[Ronin War]]". In [[3034]], with the formation of the Republic, a number of [[Draconis Combine]] loyalists would go rogue and invade in an attempt to convince the Combine not to let the breakaway district go. These rogue elements were referred to as ''[[w:ronin|ronin]]'', hence the name "[[Ronin War]]". − In June, at the request of the ruling ''[[Valdherre]]'', the 2nd Kavalleri was sent to [[Kempten]] where they were needed to break a standoff between the ''ronin'' force and the planet's mercenary garrison, [[Vinson's Vigilantes]]. The unit conducted a combat drop into the rear of the [[First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who had taken up position in the Rammaport Petrochem facilities. The 2nd Kavalleri was wildly successful, killing the Cadre's commanding officer, ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' [[Vincennes Murita]] in their initial attack. Leaderless, the Cadre retreated in chaos with Vinson's Vigilantes in pursuit. The Cadre was able to get into the nearby Cantis Mountains. The survivors vowed to not surrender, but the 2nd Kavalleri's commanding officer felt the situation was well in hand. The planetary government declared hostilities were over, and allowed the battalion of the Vigilantes to withdraw from the planet, citing their contract completed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113: "Kempten"</ref> + In June, at the request of the ruling ''Valdherre'', the 2nd Kavalleri was sent to [[Kempten]] where they were needed to break a standoff between the ''ronin'' force and the planet's mercenary garrison, [[Vinson’s Vigilantes]]. The unit conducted a combat drop into the rear of the [[First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who had taken up position in the Rammaport Petrochem facilities. The 2nd Kavalleri was wildly successful, killing the Cadre’s commanding officer, [[Tai-Sho]] [[Vincennes Murita]] in their initial attack. Leaderless, the Cadre retreated in chaos with Vinson’s Vigilantes in pursuit. The Cadre was able to get into the nearby Cantis Mountains. The survivors vowed to not surrender, but the 2nd Kavalleri’s commanding officer felt the situation was well in hand. The planetary government declared hostilities were over, and allowed the battalion of the Vigilantes to withdraw from the planet, citing their contract completed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113, "Kempten"</ref> − By August the Cadre had been whittled down to only a quarter of their original strength. The Kempten government hired a small tank company, the [[Terrible Treads]], to safeguard the planetary capital of Kemptinus. The 2nd Kavalleri were surprised by the ''ronin'' [[17th Rasalhague Regulars]], who were able to sneak onto the planet undetected. Hot-dropping into the Kavalleri's rear areas, they prompted the Cadre survivors to conduct a frontal attack on the Kavalleri's position. Unable to convince the mercenaries to aid them, the Kavalleri was forced to retreat to the city of Nystal. Despite the regiment's superior speed, half of the regiment was lost in the fighting withdrawal from the ''ronin'' forces. By 12th August, elements of the [[2nd Sword of Light]] would arrive in-system, forcing the Regulars (who had absorbed the Cadre's survivors) to surrender.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 117: "Kempten"</ref> + By August the Cadre had been whittled down to only a quarter of their original strength. The Kempten government hired a small tank company, the [[Terrible Treads]], to safeguard the planetary capital of Kemptinus. The 2nd Kavalleri were surprised by the ''ronin'' [[17th Rasalhague Regulars]], who were able to sneak onto the planet undetected. Hot-dropping into the Kavalleri’s rear areas, they prompted the Cadre survivors to conduct a frontal attack on the Kavalleri’s position. Unable to convince the mercenaries to aid them, the Kavalleri was forced to retreat to the city of Nystal. Despite the regiment’s superior speed, half of the regiment was lost in the fighting withdrawal from the ''ronin'' forces. By 12th August, elements of the [[2nd Sword of Light]] would arrive in system, forcing the Regulars (who had absorbed the Cadre's survivors) to surrender.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', P. 117, "Kempten"</ref> − After the conflict in 3035, survivors of the now defunct [[1st Kavalleri (Free Rasalhague Republic)|1st Kavalleri]]'s vehicle and infantry assets were folded into the regiment's numbers.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 106: "The Drakøn's Bite"</ref> + After the conflict in 3035, survivors of the now defunct [[1st Kavalleri]]’s vehicle and infantry assets were folded into the regiment’s numbers.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 106, "The Drakøn’s Bite"</ref> ===Invasion of Clan Wolf=== ===Invasion of Clan Wolf=== − In [[3050]], [[Clan Wolf]] and other descendants of General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] invaded the [[Inner Sphere]], including the Free Rasalhague Republic. In April [[3052]], the 2nd Kavalleri's world of Lothan was targeted for invasion by Clan Wolf. The Wolves dispatched their [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault]] [[Cluster]] to take the planet. The Kavalleri and its 1st Lothan Brigade fought the Cluster in three locations on-world. The heavy weight of the Cluster's [[OmniMech]]s outclassed the [[BattleMech#Light|light]] recon 'Mechs of the Kavalleri, which was demonstrated in the battle near Saldhana. The Wolves used a [[Star]] of assault OmniMechs to push through the Lothan's Infantry Regiment and compromise the 2nd Kavalleri's right flank. In the Battle of Tronsk, a headhunting [[Elemental Battle Armor]] unit discovered and attacked the Regiment's mobile headquarters. The powerful armor tore apart the vehicle with the regiment's staff, with only ''[[Överste]]'' [[Signa Pegrem]] managing to escape. In the final battle for the planet, the unit poorly chose to turn and face the 328th in an open valley where the many members of the unit would be slaughtered. Only five companies of the Kavalleri were able to escape from the planet and fall back to the world of [[Ueda]].<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34</ref><ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 69: "Lothan (FRR)"</ref> + In [[3050]], [[Clan Wolf]] and other descendants of General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] invaded the [[Inner Sphere]], including the Free Rasalhague Republic. In April [[3052]], the 2nd Kavalleri's world of Lothan was targeted for invasion by the Clan Wolf. The Wolves dispatched their [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault]] [[Cluster]] to take the planet. The Kavalleri and its 1st Lothan Brigade fought the Cluster in three locations on-world. The heavy weight of the Cluster’s [[OmniMech]]s outclassed the light recon 'Mechs of the Kavalleri, which was demonstrated in the battle near Saldhana. The Wolves used a [[Star]] of Assault OmniMechs to push through the Lothan's Infantry Regiment and compromise the 2nd Kavalleri's right flank. In the Battle of Tronsk, a headhunting [[Elemental Battle Armor]] unit discovered and attacked the Regiment’s mobile headquarters. The powerful armor tore apart the vehicle with the regiment's staff, with only ''[[Överste]]'' [[Signa Pegrem]] managing to escape. In the final battle for the planet, the unit poorly chose to turn and face the 328th in an open valley where the many members of the unit would be slaughtered. Only five companies of the Kavelleri were able to escape from the planet and fall back to the world of [[Ueda]].<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34</ref><ref>''Clan Wolf sourcebook'', p. 69, "Lothan (FRR)"</ref> ===Aftermath of the Invasion and the Rebuilding=== ===Aftermath of the Invasion and the Rebuilding=== − After retreating to Ueda, ''Överste'' Pegrem began the process of reorganizing her truncated regiment into a fighting force once again. Initially, she reorganized the regiment into a reinforced battalion, which consisted of four companies of four lances each. With aide of [[ComStar]] after [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], she had the unit concentrate on adding new technology such as electronic countermeasures to help in their force's profile. She would try to bolster the troops' trust in her by claiming her family comes from long line of ''ninjas''. In the years after the battle that ripped the 2nd Kavalleri asunder, the unit adapted and learned from the mistakes of the past. Reassigned to the world of [[Karbala]], the unit made sure with aide of newly arrival electronic expert, making the unit difficult to spot on the battlefield. Part of this effort was equipping each of 2nd Kavalleri's lances with least one BattleMech with ECM. They formulated a new strategy with newly attached supplemental forces to ambush enemies and using Karbala's considerable firepower ambush them. The regiment's infantry assets would receive Republic's first handful of ''[[Infiltrator]]'' Battle Armor enhance regiment's infantry ability to recon enemy.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34: "2nd Kavalleri update its refit and adapting to post–Clan Invasion"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72: "2nd Kavalleri's background up to 3062 including unit extensive reconfiguration to be stealthier"</ref> + After retreating to Ueda, Överste Pegrem began the process of reorganizing her truncated regiment into a fighting force once again. Initially, she reorganized the regiment into a reinforced battalion, which consisted of four companies of four lances each. With aide of [[ComStar]] after [[Battle of Tukayyid]], she had the unit concentrate on adding new technology such as electronics countermeasures to help in their force's profile. She would try to bolster's troops trust in her by claiming her family comes from long line of ''ninjas''. In the years after the battle that ripped the 2nd Kavalleri asunder, the unit adapted and learned from the mistakes of the past. Resigned to the world of [[Karbala]], the unit made sure with aide of newly arrival electronic expert, making the unit difficult to spot on the battlefield. Part of this effort was equipping each of 2nd Kavalleri's lances with least one BattleMech with ECM. They formulated a new strategy with newly attached supplemental forces to ambush enemies and using Karbala's considerable firepower ambush them. The regiment's infantry assets would receive Republic's first handful of ''[[Infiltrator]]'' Battle Armor enhance regiment's infantry ability to recon enemy.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34, "2nd Kavalleri update its refit and adapting to post clan invasion".</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "2nd Kavelleri's background up to 3062 including unit extensive reconfiguration to be more stealthier".</ref> − The unit's Infantry force commander Jack Koslow continued his efforts over the years to get Draconis Combine's Kage Battle Armor, to no avail. The outbreak of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] would disrupt his efforts acquire the access to Kage for sale. However, in [[3062]], he would shift his efforts develop Republic's own light battle armor design with [[SLDF]] and ComStar, which would become the [[Kobold]]. In [[3065]], the 2nd Kavalleri's infantry regiments would be involved development of the prototypes with the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] [[116th Division (ComStar)|116th Division]], though SLDF would drop out of development due politics conflicts with its members. The 2nd Kavalleri's efforts would lead to [[Grumium Creations]] put the suit into production later in 3069.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 16: "2nd Kavalleri's involvement of Kobold"</ref> + The unit's Infantry force commander Jack Koslow continued his efforts over the years to get Draconis Combine's Kage Battle Armor, to no avail. The outbreak of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] would disrupt his efforts acquire the access to Kage for sale. However, in [[3062]], he would shift his efforts develop Republic's own light Battle Armor design with [[SLDF]] and ComStar, which would become the [[Kobold]]. In [[3065]], the 2nd Kavalleri's infantry regiments would be involved development of the prototypes with ComGuard's [[116th Division (ComStar)|116th Division]], though SLDF would drop out of development due politics conflicts with its members. The 2nd Kavalleri's efforts would lead to [[Grumium Creations]] put the suit into production later in 3069.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 16, "2nd Kavalleri's involvement of Kobold"</ref> ===The Jihad and the absorption of the Republic=== ===The Jihad and the absorption of the Republic=== − The Rasalhague Free Republic would come under attack by elements of the [[Word of Blake]], striking [[Rasalhague]] in January [[3068]] lay siege to the planet and slightly later in November on Orestes. Clan Ghost Bear would move into the Republic to take the planets into its protective custody in [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 16: "Calculating Clans" - Ghost Bears note for entering the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3070</ref> The Republic's government would agree after meeting with Ghost Bear officials to merge the Republic into the Ghost Bear Dominion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 105: "Respect and Pride & ComStar Out!" - News feeds show the progressive change in Republic and accepting the invitation to join the Ghost Bear Dominion</ref> + The Rasalhague Free Republic would come under attack by elements of the [[Word of Blake]], striking [[Rasalhague]] in January [[3068]] lay siege to the planet and slightly later in November on Orestes. Clan Ghost Bear would move into the Republic to take the planets into its protective custody in [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 16, "Calculating Clans" - Ghost Bears note for entering the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3070.</ref> The Republic's government would agree after meeting with Ghost Bear officials to merge the Republic into the Ghost Bear Dominion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 105, "Respect and Pride & Comstar Out!" - News feeds show the progressive change in Republic and accepting the invitation to join the Ghost Bear Dominion.</ref> − In [[3072]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[KungsArmé]] under the guidance of General [[Margrethe Minuit]] and Elected Prince and saKhan [[Ragnar Magnusson]] would dismantle the regiment. + In [[3072]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[KungsArmé]] under the guidance of General [[Margrethe Minuit]] and Elected Prince and saKhan [[Ragnar Magnusson]] would dismantle the regiment. − The Regiment would be remade into a Clan second-line Cluster, the [[2nd Kavalleri (Clan Ghost Bear)|2nd Kavalleri]] [[Cluster]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 113: Unit dismantled and remade into Clan Cluster, process explained</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 105: "KungsArmé/Polar Galaxy" - Newly re-formed 2nd Kavalleri on roster of Clan Galaxy as a Cluster</ref> + The Regiment would be remade into a Clan 2nd-Line Cluster, the [[2nd Kavalleri (Clan Ghost Bear)|2nd Kavalleri]] [[Cluster]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 113 - Unit dismantled and remade into Clan Cluster, process explained.</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 105, "KUNGSARMÉ / Polar Galaxy" - Newly reformed 2nd Kavalleri on roster of Clan Galaxy as a Cluster.</ref> − ==Officers== + ==Tactics== − {| class="wikitable"+ Originally the unit used light weight of its medium and light BattleMechs to out maneuver the enemy.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113, 120, "Unit action suggest tactics used by the unit during Ronin War".</ref> − |- − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command − |- − | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 2nd Kavalleri''' − |- − | ''[[Överste]]''||[[Signa Pegrem]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51: "Deployment Table with commanding officer noted as of 3050"</ref><ref name=FM:Up100>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100: "Kungsarme Deployment Table"</ref> − |- − |} − ==Tactics==+ In later years after the Clan Invasion, the unit would be use its supporting Combat Vehicle elements to ambush unexpecting enemies lured in its 'Mech force.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "Tactics" - Unit's method of combat noted.</ref> − Originally the unit used light-weight of its medium and light BattleMechs to outmaneuver the enemy.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', pp. 113, 120: "Unit action suggest tactics used by the unit during Ronin War"</ref> − In later years after the Clan Invasion, the unit would use its supporting Combat Vehicle elements to ambush unsuspecting enemies lured in its 'Mech force.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72: "Tactics" - Unit's method of combat noted</ref>+ ==Officers== + As of 3050, the commanding officer was ''[[Överste]]'' Signa Pegrem.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51, "Deployment Table with commanding officer noted as of 3050".</ref> ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3034=== ===3034=== '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment) '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment) − Unit Note: The regiment as of 3034 would be considered be Regulars and have a reliable loyalty. They were fitted out with B Rated Equipment for the time period.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 120: "Ronin War" - 2nd Kavalleri's equipment and status listed in Republic's deployment listings for the Ronin War</ref> + Unit Note: The regiment as of 3034 would be considered be Regulars and have a reliable loyalty. They were fitted out with B Rated Equipment for the time period.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', P. 120, "Ronin Wars" - 2nd Kavalleri's equipment and status listed in Republic's deployment listings for the Ronin Wars.</ref> ===3050=== ===3050=== '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) * CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegrem * CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegrem − Unit Note: Stationed on Lothan, the regiment was as of 3050 were considered to be Regulars in skill, but fanatical in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51: "Deployment Table of the Free Rasalhague Republic as of 3050" - Regiment's status as of 3050</ref> + Unit Note: Stationed on Lothan, the regiment was as of 3050 were considered to be Regulars in skill, but fanatical in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51, "Deployment Table of the Free Rasalhague Republic as of 3050" - Regiment's status as of 3050.</ref> − ===3062–3067=== + ===3062 to 3067=== − '''2nd Kavalleri''' (Battalion/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:CSp72>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72: "2nd Kavalleri Unit Profile"</ref> + '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Battalion) − * CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegre+ CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegre − ** XO: ''[[Overste-Lojtnant]]'' [[Ky Hovi]]+ Unit Note: The unit was considered to be Veterans and had a Fanatical devotion to the Republic. The Battalion consists of solely Light and Medium BattleMechs.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "2nd Kavallieri" - 'Mech force info.</ref> − Note: The Battalion consists of solely light and medium BattleMechs.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72: "2nd Kavalleri" - 'Mech force info</ref> − '''Delta Darts''' ([[Company]]/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:CSp72/> + '''Delta Darts''' ([[Aerospace Fighter]] [[Company]]) − * CO: [[Major]] [[Amy Findlay]] + *CO: [[Major]] Amy Findlay + Aerospace note: Unit was considered to be Regular and had a fanatical devotion of loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "Delta Darts"</ref> − '''2nd Karbala Heavy Armor''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:CSp72/> + '''2nd Karbala Heavy Armor''' ([[Combat Vehicle]] Regiment) − * CO: ''Överste'' [[Alexander Howanski]]<br>+ CO: ''Överste'' Alexander Howanski − Note: The unit was noted to have Demolisher and Axel type Tanks among the regiment's numbers.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34: 2nd Kavalleri's tank formation noted for first time with type vehicles included in its components</ref> + Heavy Armor Note: The unit was noted to have Demolisher and Axel type Tanks among the regiment's numbers.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34 - 2nd Kavalleri's tank formation noted for first time with type vehicles included in its components.</ref> The unit by 3062 was considered regulars and reliable in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "Heavy Armor info".</ref> − '''2nd Kavalleri Infantry''' (2 Regiments/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:CSp72/> + '''2nd Kavalleri Infantry''' (2 Infantry Regiments) − * CO: ''Överste'' [[Jack Koslow (2nd Kavalleri)|Jack Koslow]]+ CO: ''Överste'' Jack Koslow + Regiment Note: By 3067, the 2nd Kavalleri's components would be upgraded to mostly Star League level technology. Force Strengths for 3067; 'Mech component of the unit would be at 97% strength, and its Combat Vehicle regiment 92%, Aerospace Fighter Company at 100%, and its two infantry regiments be both rated at 99%.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100, "Force strength and technology as for 3067".</ref> + + ==Also See== + *[[2nd Kavalleri (Clan Ghost Bear)]] [[Cluster]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Special rules of the Seond Kavalleri can be found in ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' and ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 147: "BattleTech Rules" - Enhanced version Force Specific Rules found in Field Manual: ComStar</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 142: "Rules Annex" - Original specific rules for 2nd Kavalleri</ref>+ As of this writing it is unknown what the 2nd Kavalleri's actions undertaken during the early Jihad prior to their absorption into Clan Ghost Bear's Touman in 3072. + + ==Rules== + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== + When using Rules found in the ''Field Manual: ComStar'' or ''Era Report: 3052'', the 2nd Kavalleri given scenario special abilities where became available after the events of Battle of Tukayyid in 3052. This is to reflect the Kavalleri's investment into becoming effective in electronic warfare. + *Half of the player's force may hidden if they are the defender. + *When player is putting a force together, they can choose if a lance leader will have a [[ECM]] equipped 'Mech. This maybe retrofitted by removing other equipment from the 'Mech by using the rules found in either [[Battletech Rules Revised]] or Maintenance, Salvage, Repair and Customization section of [[Strategic Operations]]. Please note that, Equipment Quality of the 'Mech would be reduced as the result of the refitting.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 147, "Battletech Rules" - Enhanced version Force Specific Rules found in Field Manual: ComStar.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 142, "Rules Annex" - Original specific rules for 2nd Kavalleri.</ref> + </div> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' − * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' + *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' − * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' − {{div col end}} [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Kavalleri, 02nd]] [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Kavalleri, 02nd]]
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In [[3034]], with the formation of the Republic, a number of [[Draconis Combine]] loyalists would go rogue and invade in an attempt to convince the Combine not to let the breakaway district go. These rogue elements were referred to as ''[[w:ronin|ronin]]'', hence the name "[[Ronin War]]". | In [[3034]], with the formation of the Republic, a number of [[Draconis Combine]] loyalists would go rogue and invade in an attempt to convince the Combine not to let the breakaway district go. These rogue elements were referred to as ''[[w:ronin|ronin]]'', hence the name "[[Ronin War]]". | ||
| − | In June, at the request of the ruling '' | + | In June, at the request of the ruling ''Valdherre'', the 2nd Kavalleri was sent to [[Kempten]] where they were needed to break a standoff between the ''ronin'' force and the planet's mercenary garrison, [[Vinson’s Vigilantes]]. The unit conducted a combat drop into the rear of the [[First Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]], who had taken up position in the Rammaport Petrochem facilities. The 2nd Kavalleri was wildly successful, killing the Cadre’s commanding officer, [[Tai-Sho]] [[Vincennes Murita]] in their initial attack. Leaderless, the Cadre retreated in chaos with Vinson’s Vigilantes in pursuit. The Cadre was able to get into the nearby Cantis Mountains. The survivors vowed to not surrender, but the 2nd Kavalleri’s commanding officer felt the situation was well in hand. The planetary government declared hostilities were over, and allowed the battalion of the Vigilantes to withdraw from the planet, citing their contract completed.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113, "Kempten"</ref> |
| − | By August the Cadre had been whittled down to only a quarter of their original strength. The Kempten government hired a small tank company, the [[Terrible Treads]], to safeguard the planetary capital of Kemptinus. The 2nd Kavalleri were surprised by the ''ronin'' [[17th Rasalhague Regulars]], who were able to sneak onto the planet undetected. Hot-dropping into the | + | By August the Cadre had been whittled down to only a quarter of their original strength. The Kempten government hired a small tank company, the [[Terrible Treads]], to safeguard the planetary capital of Kemptinus. The 2nd Kavalleri were surprised by the ''ronin'' [[17th Rasalhague Regulars]], who were able to sneak onto the planet undetected. Hot-dropping into the Kavalleri’s rear areas, they prompted the Cadre survivors to conduct a frontal attack on the Kavalleri’s position. Unable to convince the mercenaries to aid them, the Kavalleri was forced to retreat to the city of Nystal. Despite the regiment’s superior speed, half of the regiment was lost in the fighting withdrawal from the ''ronin'' forces. By 12th August, elements of the [[2nd Sword of Light]] would arrive in system, forcing the Regulars (who had absorbed the Cadre's survivors) to surrender.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', P. 117, "Kempten"</ref> |
| − | After the conflict in 3035, survivors of the now defunct [[ | + | After the conflict in 3035, survivors of the now defunct [[1st Kavalleri]]’s vehicle and infantry assets were folded into the regiment’s numbers.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 106, "The Drakøn’s Bite"</ref> |
===Invasion of Clan Wolf=== | ===Invasion of Clan Wolf=== | ||
| − | In [[3050]], [[Clan Wolf]] and other descendants of General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] invaded the [[Inner Sphere]], including the Free Rasalhague Republic. In April [[3052]], the 2nd Kavalleri's world of Lothan was targeted for invasion by Clan Wolf. The Wolves dispatched their [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault]] [[Cluster]] to take the planet. The Kavalleri and its 1st Lothan Brigade fought the Cluster in three locations on-world. The heavy weight of the | + | In [[3050]], [[Clan Wolf]] and other descendants of General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] invaded the [[Inner Sphere]], including the Free Rasalhague Republic. In April [[3052]], the 2nd Kavalleri's world of Lothan was targeted for invasion by the Clan Wolf. The Wolves dispatched their [[328th Assault (Clan Wolf)|328th Assault]] [[Cluster]] to take the planet. The Kavalleri and its 1st Lothan Brigade fought the Cluster in three locations on-world. The heavy weight of the Cluster’s [[OmniMech]]s outclassed the light recon 'Mechs of the Kavalleri, which was demonstrated in the battle near Saldhana. The Wolves used a [[Star]] of Assault OmniMechs to push through the Lothan's Infantry Regiment and compromise the 2nd Kavalleri's right flank. In the Battle of Tronsk, a headhunting [[Elemental Battle Armor]] unit discovered and attacked the Regiment’s mobile headquarters. The powerful armor tore apart the vehicle with the regiment's staff, with only ''[[Överste]]'' [[Signa Pegrem]] managing to escape. In the final battle for the planet, the unit poorly chose to turn and face the 328th in an open valley where the many members of the unit would be slaughtered. Only five companies of the Kavelleri were able to escape from the planet and fall back to the world of [[Ueda]].<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34</ref><ref>''Clan Wolf sourcebook'', p. 69, "Lothan (FRR)"</ref> |
===Aftermath of the Invasion and the Rebuilding=== | ===Aftermath of the Invasion and the Rebuilding=== | ||
| − | After retreating to Ueda, | + | After retreating to Ueda, Överste Pegrem began the process of reorganizing her truncated regiment into a fighting force once again. Initially, she reorganized the regiment into a reinforced battalion, which consisted of four companies of four lances each. With aide of [[ComStar]] after [[Battle of Tukayyid]], she had the unit concentrate on adding new technology such as electronics countermeasures to help in their force's profile. She would try to bolster's troops trust in her by claiming her family comes from long line of ''ninjas''. In the years after the battle that ripped the 2nd Kavalleri asunder, the unit adapted and learned from the mistakes of the past. Resigned to the world of [[Karbala]], the unit made sure with aide of newly arrival electronic expert, making the unit difficult to spot on the battlefield. Part of this effort was equipping each of 2nd Kavalleri's lances with least one BattleMech with ECM. They formulated a new strategy with newly attached supplemental forces to ambush enemies and using Karbala's considerable firepower ambush them. The regiment's infantry assets would receive Republic's first handful of ''[[Infiltrator]]'' Battle Armor enhance regiment's infantry ability to recon enemy.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34, "2nd Kavalleri update its refit and adapting to post clan invasion".</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "2nd Kavelleri's background up to 3062 including unit extensive reconfiguration to be more stealthier".</ref> |
| − | The unit's Infantry force commander Jack Koslow continued his efforts over the years to get Draconis Combine's Kage Battle Armor, to no avail. The outbreak of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] would disrupt his efforts acquire the access to Kage for sale. However, in [[3062]], he would shift his efforts develop Republic's own light | + | The unit's Infantry force commander Jack Koslow continued his efforts over the years to get Draconis Combine's Kage Battle Armor, to no avail. The outbreak of the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]] would disrupt his efforts acquire the access to Kage for sale. However, in [[3062]], he would shift his efforts develop Republic's own light Battle Armor design with [[SLDF]] and ComStar, which would become the [[Kobold]]. In [[3065]], the 2nd Kavalleri's infantry regiments would be involved development of the prototypes with ComGuard's [[116th Division (ComStar)|116th Division]], though SLDF would drop out of development due politics conflicts with its members. The 2nd Kavalleri's efforts would lead to [[Grumium Creations]] put the suit into production later in 3069.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 16, "2nd Kavalleri's involvement of Kobold"</ref> |
===The Jihad and the absorption of the Republic=== | ===The Jihad and the absorption of the Republic=== | ||
| − | The Rasalhague Free Republic would come under attack by elements of the [[Word of Blake]], striking [[Rasalhague]] in January [[3068]] lay siege to the planet and slightly later in November on Orestes. Clan Ghost Bear would move into the Republic to take the planets into its protective custody in [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 16 | + | The Rasalhague Free Republic would come under attack by elements of the [[Word of Blake]], striking [[Rasalhague]] in January [[3068]] lay siege to the planet and slightly later in November on Orestes. Clan Ghost Bear would move into the Republic to take the planets into its protective custody in [[3070]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 16, "Calculating Clans" - Ghost Bears note for entering the Free Rasalhague Republic in 3070.</ref> The Republic's government would agree after meeting with Ghost Bear officials to merge the Republic into the Ghost Bear Dominion.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 105, "Respect and Pride & Comstar Out!" - News feeds show the progressive change in Republic and accepting the invitation to join the Ghost Bear Dominion.</ref> |
| − | In [[3072]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[KungsArmé]] under the guidance of General [[Margrethe Minuit]] and Elected Prince and saKhan [[Ragnar Magnusson]] would dismantle the regiment. | + | In [[3072]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[KungsArmé]] under the guidance of General [[Margrethe Minuit]] and Elected Prince and saKhan [[Ragnar Magnusson]] would dismantle the regiment. |
| − | The Regiment would be remade into a Clan | + | The Regiment would be remade into a Clan 2nd-Line Cluster, the [[2nd Kavalleri (Clan Ghost Bear)|2nd Kavalleri]] [[Cluster]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 113 - Unit dismantled and remade into Clan Cluster, process explained.</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 105, "KUNGSARMÉ / Polar Galaxy" - Newly reformed 2nd Kavalleri on roster of Clan Galaxy as a Cluster.</ref> |
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| − | + | Originally the unit used light weight of its medium and light BattleMechs to out maneuver the enemy.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 113, 120, "Unit action suggest tactics used by the unit during Ronin War".</ref> | |
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| + | As of 3050, the commanding officer was ''[[Överste]]'' Signa Pegrem.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51, "Deployment Table with commanding officer noted as of 3050".</ref> | ||
==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3034=== | ===3034=== | ||
'''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment) | '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment) | ||
| − | Unit Note: The regiment as of 3034 would be considered be Regulars and have a reliable loyalty. They were fitted out with B Rated Equipment for the time period.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', | + | Unit Note: The regiment as of 3034 would be considered be Regulars and have a reliable loyalty. They were fitted out with B Rated Equipment for the time period.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', P. 120, "Ronin Wars" - 2nd Kavalleri's equipment and status listed in Republic's deployment listings for the Ronin Wars.</ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
'''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) | '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Regiment/Regular/Fanatical) | ||
* CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegrem | * CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegrem | ||
| − | Unit Note: Stationed on Lothan, the regiment was as of 3050 were considered to be Regulars in skill, but fanatical in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51 | + | Unit Note: Stationed on Lothan, the regiment was as of 3050 were considered to be Regulars in skill, but fanatical in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 51, "Deployment Table of the Free Rasalhague Republic as of 3050" - Regiment's status as of 3050.</ref> |
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| − | '''2nd Kavalleri''' (Battalion | + | '''2nd Kavalleri''' (BattleMech Battalion) |
| − | + | CO: ''Överste'' Signa Pegre | |
| − | + | Unit Note: The unit was considered to be Veterans and had a Fanatical devotion to the Republic. The Battalion consists of solely Light and Medium BattleMechs.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "2nd Kavallieri" - 'Mech force info.</ref> | |
| − | Note: The Battalion consists of solely | ||
| − | '''Delta Darts''' ([[Company]] | + | '''Delta Darts''' ([[Aerospace Fighter]] [[Company]]) |
| − | * CO: [[Major]] | + | *CO: [[Major]] Amy Findlay |
| + | Aerospace note: Unit was considered to be Regular and had a fanatical devotion of loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "Delta Darts"</ref> | ||
| − | '''2nd Karbala Heavy Armor''' (Regiment | + | '''2nd Karbala Heavy Armor''' ([[Combat Vehicle]] Regiment) |
| − | + | CO: ''Överste'' Alexander Howanski | |
| − | Note: The unit was noted to have Demolisher and Axel type Tanks among the regiment's numbers.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34 | + | Heavy Armor Note: The unit was noted to have Demolisher and Axel type Tanks among the regiment's numbers.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 34 - 2nd Kavalleri's tank formation noted for first time with type vehicles included in its components.</ref> The unit by 3062 was considered regulars and reliable in their loyalty to the Republic.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 72, "Heavy Armor info".</ref> |
| − | '''2nd Kavalleri Infantry''' (2 Regiments | + | '''2nd Kavalleri Infantry''' (2 Infantry Regiments) |
| − | + | CO: ''Överste'' Jack Koslow | |
| + | Regiment Note: By 3067, the 2nd Kavalleri's components would be upgraded to mostly Star League level technology. Force Strengths for 3067; 'Mech component of the unit would be at 97% strength, and its Combat Vehicle regiment 92%, Aerospace Fighter Company at 100%, and its two infantry regiments be both rated at 99%.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 100, "Force strength and technology as for 3067".</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Also See== | ||
| + | *[[2nd Kavalleri (Clan Ghost Bear)]] [[Cluster]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | As of this writing it is unknown what the 2nd Kavalleri's actions undertaken during the early Jihad prior to their absorption into Clan Ghost Bear's Touman in 3072. | |
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| + | ==Rules== | ||
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| + | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| + | When using Rules found in the ''Field Manual: ComStar'' or ''Era Report: 3052'', the 2nd Kavalleri given scenario special abilities where became available after the events of Battle of Tukayyid in 3052. This is to reflect the Kavalleri's investment into becoming effective in electronic warfare. | ||
| + | *Half of the player's force may hidden if they are the defender. | ||
| + | *When player is putting a force together, they can choose if a lance leader will have a [[ECM]] equipped 'Mech. This maybe retrofitted by removing other equipment from the 'Mech by using the rules found in either [[Battletech Rules Revised]] or Maintenance, Salvage, Repair and Customization section of [[Strategic Operations]]. Please note that, Equipment Quality of the 'Mech would be reduced as the result of the refitting.<ref>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 147, "Battletech Rules" - Enhanced version Force Specific Rules found in Field Manual: ComStar.</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 142, "Rules Annex" - Original specific rules for 2nd Kavalleri.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
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