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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Star League Era === | === Star League Era === | ||
| − | During the Star League era the | + | During the Star League era the 36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards was one of six regiments within the [[Fourth Lyran Guards Division|4<sup>th</sup> 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 | + | Like the other regiments of the Guards during this era, the 36<sup>th</sup> lacked any particular political ties - either regional or familial - unlike regiments in other brigades; commonly assigned to garrison postings, the 36<sup>th</sup> 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 36<sup>th</sup> and her 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 36<sup>th</sup> and the other Guards regiments, but with little success by 2765.<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
=== Third Succession War === | === Third Succession War === | ||
| − | Prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] the | + | Prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 36<sup>th</sup> 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 === | === Clan Invasion === | ||
| − | In [[3050]] the | + | In [[3050]] the 36<sup>th</sup> was stationed on [[Tsingtao]].<ref name=20yr>''20 Year Update'', p. 23</ref> |
| − | Prior to the formation of the Lyran Alliance, the | + | Prior to the formation of the Lyran Alliance, the 36<sup>th</sup> 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|15<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards]]. |
| − | Choosing to remain loyal to the [[Lyran Alliance]] as a whole, the | + | Choosing to remain loyal to the [[Lyran Alliance]] as a whole, the 36<sup>th</sup> 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 | + | Initially stationed to protect the Maldon mining complex on the opposite side of Hesperus II from the [[Defiance Industries]] complex, the 36<sup>th</sup> faced the [[Seventeenth Skye Rangers|17<sup>th</sup> 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 15<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards and pushed the [[Free Skye Movement]] forces out of the Melrose Valley. They broke the 17<sup>th</sup> Skye Rangers and pinned the other Free Skye units in place. This allowed the [[Second Donegal Guards|2<sup>nd</sup> 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 36<sup>th</sup> Guards had no aerospace support at the time.<ref>''The Dying Time'', p. 39</ref> |
===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
| − | The unit was overwhelmed by the Knights of the Inner Sphere on [[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 | + | The unit was overwhelmed by the Knights of the Inner Sphere on [[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 36<sup>th</sup> 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== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | + | {| class="wikitable" | |
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| − | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Harold Andrews | + | ! 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="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Royal Guards''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |{{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} | ||
| + | |Emily Stevens.<ref name=HS119/> | ||
| + | |[[3025]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] | ||
| + | |Harold Andrews<ref name=20yr/><br>In [[3058]] he chose to join an [[AFFS]] unit rather than abandon his world. Approximately 100 troops went with him.<ref name=FMLA84/> | ||
| + | |[[3050]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |{{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} | ||
| + | |Peter Zambos<br> | ||
| + | |[[3058]] to [[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== | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
=== 2765 === | === 2765 === | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
| − | :- At this point in time the | + | :- At this point in time the 36<sup>th</sup> Guards were based on [[Loric]].<ref name="FR2765p13"/> |
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HS119/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Emily Stevens<ref name=HS119/><br> | |
===3040=== | ===3040=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HWO3039>''Historical: War of 3039'' , p. 137 </ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20yr/> <br> |
| − | + | CO: Marshal Harold Andrews<br> | |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
| − | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards RCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=MWobraidp17 > ''Objective Raids'', p. 17</ref> <br> | |
| − | + | CO: Marshal Harold Andrews<ref name=MWobraidp17/><br> | |
===3062 to 3067=== | ===3062 to 3067=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guards''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant General}} Peter Zambo<br> | |
| − | + | XO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Keane Sortek<br> | |
| − | - The | + | - The 36<sup>th</sup> lost their AeroSpace Brigade on her posting on [[Hesperus II]].<br> |
| − | ''' | + | '''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guard Armor [[Brigade]]''' (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Claire Hevet<br> | |
| − | + | XO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Duggie Hindley<br> | |
| − | + | - 364<sup>th</sup> Lyran Armored Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Mercucio Newman<br> | |
| − | + | - 3<sup>rd</sup> Hesperus II Armor Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Bram McMannus<br> | |
| − | + | - 73<sup>rd</sup> Lyran Panzer Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Yves Lidianos<br> | |
| − | '' | + | ''36<sup>th</sup> Lyran Guard Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMLA84/><ref name=FMU177/><br> |
| − | + | CO: {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Norman Reffo<br> | |
| − | + | XO: {{LyranRankInline|Leutnant Colonel}} Miquel Steinfeld<br> | |
| − | + | - 842<sup>nd</sup> Lyran Mechanized Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Alvera Sulequa<br> | |
| − | + | - 15<sup>th</sup> Lyran Light Infantry Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Clive Larcom<br> | |
| − | + | - 324<sup>th</sup> Lyran Mechanized Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Dorcas Grossman<br> | |
| − | + | - 92<sup>nd</sup> Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Damon Steinhauser<br> | |
| − | + | - 35<sup>th</sup> Hesperus Mechanized Infantry Regiment - {{LyranRankInline|Colonel}} Armitage Regan<br> | |
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 00:12, 3 January 2018
Contents
History
Star League Era
During the Star League era the 36th Lyran Guards was one of six regiments within the 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.[1]
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 her 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.[1]
Third Succession War
Prior to the Fourth Succession War the 36th Lyran Guards raided several Free Worlds League systems from their baseworld.[2] Stationed on Cavanaugh II in 3025[3], 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 Marik fighters.[2]
Clan Invasion
In 3050 the 36th was stationed on Tsingtao.[4]
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.
Choosing to remain loyal to the Lyran Alliance as a whole, the 36th initially refused to declare for either 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.[5]
Initially stationed to protect the Maldon mining complex on the opposite side of Hesperus II from the Defiance Industries complex, the 36th faced the 17th Skye Rangers.[6] 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 2nd Donegal Guards to arrive and reinforce the LAAF units. This forced the Free Skye units to surrender.[7] This was particularly interesting as the 36th Guards had no aerospace support at the time.[8]
Jihad
The unit was overwhelmed by the Knights of the Inner Sphere on 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. [9]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 3rd Royal Guards | |||
| Template:LyranRankInline | Emily Stevens.[3] | 3025 | |
| Marshal | Harold Andrews[4] In 3058 he chose to join an AFFS unit rather than abandon his world. Approximately 100 troops went with him.[2] |
3050 | |
| Template:LyranRankInline | Peter Zambos |
3058 to 3067.[2][10] | |
Tactics
The command often used orbital drops to assault enemy positions when the opponent is unprepared.[2]
Composition History
2765
36th Lyran Guards (Green/Reliable)[1]
3025
36th Lyran Guards (Regular/Questionable)[3]
CO: Template:LyranRankInline Emily Stevens[3]
3040
36th Lyran Guards RCT (Regular/Reliable)[11]
3050
36th Lyran Guards RCT (Regular/Reliable)[4]
CO: Marshal Harold Andrews
3054
36th Lyran Guards RCT (Regular/Reliable)[12]
CO: Marshal Harold Andrews[12]
3062 to 3067
36th Lyran Guards (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2][10]
CO: Template:LyranRankInline Peter Zambo
XO: Template:LyranRankInline Keane Sortek
- The 36th lost their AeroSpace Brigade on her posting on Hesperus II.
36th Lyran Guard Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[2][10]
CO: Template:LyranRankInline Claire Hevet
XO: Template:LyranRankInline Duggie Hindley
- 364th Lyran Armored Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Mercucio Newman
- 3rd Hesperus II Armor Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Bram McMannus
- 73rd Lyran Panzer Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Yves Lidianos
36th Lyran Guard Infantry Brigade' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[2][10]
CO: Template:LyranRankInline Norman Reffo
XO: Template:LyranRankInline Miquel Steinfeld
- 842nd Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Alvera Sulequa
- 15th Lyran Light Infantry Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Clive Larcom
- 324th Lyran Mechanized Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Dorcas Grossman
- 92nd Lyran Jump Infantry Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Damon Steinhauser
- 35th Hesperus Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Template:LyranRankInline Armitage Regan
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 13-14, "Lyran Guards"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 84, "36th Lyran Guards Unit Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 119, "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 20 Year Update, p. 23
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 170, "Lyran Guard - 36th Lyran Guard RCT"
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 147
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 178
- ↑ The Dying Time, p. 39
- ↑ Field Report: L.A.A.F p.12
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Armed Forces Deployment Table"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039 , p. 137
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Objective Raids, p. 17