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{{Update Needed| [[The Dying Time]], [[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]], [[20 Year Update]]}}
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{{infoBoxStateUnit
| Designation    = 36th Lyran Guards RCT
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| image   = [[File:Lyranguards36th.png]]
| formed         =  
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| nickname = Air Surfers
| Disbanded      =  
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| parent formation = [[Lyran Guards]]
| Previous Designation =
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| formed   =  
| Nickname      = Puttkammer (2765)<ref name="FR2765p13"/><br>Air Surfers
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| year    = 3067
| Affiliation    = Lyran Commonwealth
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| unitname = 36th Lyran Guards RCT
| Parent Command = [[Lyran Guards]]
 
| Sub-Command    =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
=== Star League Era ===
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Prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] the '''36th Lyran Guards''' raided several [[Free Worlds League]] systems from their baseworld.<ref name=FMLA84/> Stationed on [[Cavanaugh II]] in [[3025]]<ref name=HS119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 119, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>, the most daring raid was launched against [[Tamarind]] in [[3012]]. Several dropping 'Mechs were engaged by AeroSpace Fighters and tumbled out of control into the world's atmosphere. Most of these 'Mechs were destroyed, but one skipped off the atmosphere three times and was rescued by [[House Marik|Marik]] fighters.<ref name=FMLA84/>
During the Star League era the 36th Lyran Guards was one of six regiments within the [[Fourth Lyran Guards Division|4th Lyran Guards Division]], one of five Divisions of active regiments within the Lyran Guards brigade in the closing decades of the [[Star League]]'s existence.<ref name="FR2765p13">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 13-14, "Lyran Guards"</ref>
 
  
Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the 36th lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the 36th Lyran Guards and their sister regiments were postings of choice for those who wanted to work for the Commonwealth without either regional loyalties or particular ambitions. This led to the 36th and its sister regiments being manned by soldiers who were professional, but without the close-knit ties found in more parochial regiments. The LCAF was intent on generating more camaraderie and ''esprit de corps'' among the 36th and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/>
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Prior to the formation of the Lyran Alliance, the 36th was stationed on [[Tsingtao]]. Obeying the "come home" order, they left the Capellan March world and were assigned to [[Hesperus II]]. They established a good working relationship with the [[15th Lyran Guards]].
  
=== Third Succession War ===
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Choosing to remain loyal to the [[Lyran Alliance]] as a whole, the 36th initially refused to declare for either [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina]] or [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]], instead seeing heavy action in opposing the [[Free Skye]] attempt to take [[Hesperus II]]. The 36th played a decisive role in that battle, coming close to eliminating the legendary [[Maria Esteban]].<ref name=FMU170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170, "Lyran Guard - 36th Lyran Guard RCT"</ref>
Prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 36th Lyran Guards raided several [[Free Worlds League]] systems from their baseworld.<ref name=FMLA84/> Stationed on [[Cavanaugh II]] in [[3025]]<ref name=HS119>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 119, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref>, the most daring raid was launched against [[Tamarind]] in [[3012]]. Several dropping 'Mechs were engaged by AeroSpace Fighters and tumbled out of control into the world's atmosphere. Most of these 'Mechs were destroyed, but one skipped off the atmosphere three times and was rescued by [[House Marik|Marik]] fighters.<ref name=FMLA84/>
 
  
=== Clan Invasion ===
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===Jihad===
In [[3050]] the 36th was stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref name=20yr>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref>
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The unit was overwhelmed by the Knights of the Inner Sphere on Preston during the FWLM counterattack. The 36th Guards had no other choice but to surrender. Their equipment was confiscated by the LCCC and the soldiers were held as prisoners until the end of the hostilities. <ref name=FRLAp12>''Field Report: L.A.A.F'' p.12</ref>
  
Prior to the formation of the Lyran Alliance, the 36th was stationed on [[Tsingtao]]. Obeying the "come home" order, they left the Capellan March world and were assigned to [[Hesperus II]]. They established a good working relationship with the [[Fifteenth Lyran Guards|15th Lyran Guards]].
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==Officers==
 
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In [[3025]] the commanding officer was [[Colonel]] Emily Stevens.<ref name=HS119/>
Choosing to remain loyal to the [[Lyran Alliance]] as a whole, the 36th initially refused to declare for either [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina]] or [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] during the [[FedCom Civil War]], instead seeing heavy action in opposing the [[Free Skye]] attempt to take [[Hesperus II]]. The unit played a decisive role in that battle, coming close to eliminating the legendary [[Maria Esteban]].<ref name=FMU170>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 170, "Lyran Guard - 36th Lyran Guard RCT"</ref>
 
  
Initially stationed to protect the Maldon mining complex on the opposite side of Hesperus II from the [[Defiance Industries]] complex, the 36th faced the [[Seventeenth Skye Rangers]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 147</ref> They were eventually forced out of the Maldon mining complex, but a HALO drop by their 'Mech forces let them arrive in time to reinforce the 15th Lyran Guards and pushed the [[Free Skye Movement]] forces out of the Melrose Valley. They broke the 17th Skye Rangers and pinned the other Free Skye units in place. This allowed the [[Second Donegal Guards|2nd Donegal Guards]] to arrive and reinforce the [[LAAF]] units. This forced the Free Skye units to surrender.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 178</ref> This was particularly interesting as the 36th Guards had no aerospace support at the time.<ref>''The Dying Time'', p. 39</ref>
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[[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Harold Andrews commanded the unit in [[3058]] and chose to join an [[AFFS]] unit rather than abandon his world. Approximately 100 troops went with him.<ref name=FMLA84/>
  
===Jihad===
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In [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Leutnant-General]] Peter Zambos, who took command in [[3058]], and he is still in command of the unit in [[3067]].<ref name=FMLA84>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 84, "36th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU177>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref>
The unit was overwhelmed by the Knights of the Inner Sphere on [[Preston (FWL)|Preston]] during the FWLM counterattack, [[Operation BROKEN FIST]], after two of the Lyran Alliance provinces declared war on the Free Worlds League and invaded. The 36th Guards had no other choice but to surrender. Their equipment was confiscated by the LCCC and the soldiers were held as prisoners until the end of the hostilities.<ref name=FRLAp12>''Field Report: L.A.A.F'' p.12</ref>
 
  
==Officers==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 36th Lyran Guards'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[ Jessica Templar]]||<ref name=HS(LC)p59>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 59</ref>
 
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|Colonel||[[Emily Stevens]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HS119/>
 
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|[[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Harold Andrews]]||[[3050]] - [[3058]]<ref name=20yr/><ref name=FMLA84/>
 
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|[[Leutnant-General]]||[[Peter Zambos]]||3058 - [[3067]]<ref name=FMLA84>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 84, "36th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMU177>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"</ref>
 
|}
 
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The command often used orbital drops to assault enemy positions when the opponent is unprepared.<ref name=FMLA84/>
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The command use often orbital drops to assault enemy position when the opponent is unprepared.<ref name=FMLA84/>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
=== 2765 ===
 
'''36th Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p13"/>
 
:- At this point in time the 36th Guards were based on [[Loric]].<ref name="FR2765p13"/>
 
=== 2786 - 2821===
 
'''36th Lyran Guards ''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name= FSSp139 >''First Succession War'', p. 139</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Loric]]. In 2821 the command was reduced to 41 percent of its strength and was deployed on [[Lorie]].<ref name= FSSp139/>
 
 
=== 2830 ===
 
'''36th Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp99>''Second Succession War'', p. 99</ref>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Loric]] with an operational readiness of 91 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
=== 2864 ===
 
'''36th Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Fatima]] with an operational readiness of 37 percent.<ref name=2ndSSp99/>
 
 
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
'''36th Lyran Guards''' (Regiment/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HS119/><br>
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36th Lyran Guards (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HS119/>
:*CO: Colonel Emily Stevens<ref name=HS119/><br>
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:*CO.: Colonel Emily Stevens<ref name=HS119/>
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Cavanaugh II]]
 
  
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
'''36th Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p137/>
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''' 36th Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref>
 
 
 
===3050===
 
'''36th Lyran Guards RCT ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = 20yup23/>
 
:* CO: Marshal Harold Andrews<ref name = 20yup23/>
 
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref name = 20yup23>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref>
 
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
'''36th Lyran guards RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = ORp17/>
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36th Lyran Guards RCT (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=MWobraidp17 > ''Objective Raids'', p. 17</ref>
:* CO: Marshal Harold Andrews<ref name = ORp17/>
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:*CO: Marshal Harold Andrews <ref name=MWobraidp17/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref name = ORp17>''Objective Raids'', p. 17</ref>
 
  
 
===3062 to 3067===
 
===3062 to 3067===
'''36th Lyran Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br>
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'''36th Lyran Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/>
CO: Leutnant General [[Peter Zambos]]<br>
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* CO: Leutnant-General Peter Zambo
XO: Colonel [[Keane Sortek]]<br>
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** XO: [[Colonel]] Keane Sortek
- The 36th lost their AeroSpace Brigade on her posting on [[Hesperus II]].<br>
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- The 36th has lost their AeroSpace Brigade on her posting on [[Hesperus II]].
 
 
'''36th Lyran Guard Armor [[Brigade]]''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br>
 
CO: Colonel [[Claire Hevet]]<br>
 
XO: Leutnant Colonel [[Duggie Hindley]]<br>
 
- 364th Lyran Armored Regiment - Colonel [[Mercucio Newman]]<br>
 
- 3rd Hesperus II Armor Regiment - Colonel [[Bram McMannus]]<br>
 
- 73rd Lyran Panzer Regiment - Colonel [[Yves Lidianos]]<br>
 
  
'''36th Lyran Guard Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br>
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'''36th Lyran Guard Armor [[Brigade]]''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/>
CO: Colonel [[Norman Reffo]]<br>
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* CO: Colonel Claire Hevet
XO: Leutnant Colonel [[Miquel Steinfeld]]<br>
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** XO: [[Leutnant-Colonel]] Duggie Hindley
- 842nd Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Colonel [[Alvera Sulequa]]<br>
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* 364th Lyran Armored Regiment - Colonel: Mercucio Newman
- 15th Lyran Light Infantry Regiment - Colonel [[Clive Larcom]]<br>
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* 3rd Hesperus II Armor Regiment - Colonel: Bram McMannus
- 324th Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Colonel [[Dorcas Grossman]]<br>
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* 73rd Lyran Panzer Regiment - Colonel: Yves Lidianos
- 92nd Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment - Colonel [[Damon Steinhauser]]<br>
 
- 35th Hesperus Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel [[Armitage Regan]]<br>
 
  
==Notes==
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'''36th Lyran Guard Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/>
The unit earned their nickname when Colonel Jessica Templar was the first Commonwealth MechWarrior to triple-skip her BattleMech off a planet's atmosphere and survive.<ref name=HS(LC)p59/>
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* CO: Colonel Norman Reffo
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** XO: Leutnant- Colonel  Miquel Steinfeld
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* 842nd Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Colonel: Alvera Sulequa
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* 50th Lyran Light Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Clive Larcom
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* 324th Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Colonel: Dorcas Grossman
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* 92nd Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Damon Steinhauser
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* 35th Hesperus Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Armitage Regan
  
 
==Reference==
 
==Reference==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[The Dying Time]]''
 
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
 
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
 
* ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]''
 
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]''
 
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
 
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]  
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
 
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]''
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* ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]''
 
 
 
[[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Guards, 36th]]
 
[[Category:Lyran Commands|Lyran Guards, 36th]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Guards, 36th]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Lyran Guards, 36th]]

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