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	The Capellan Reserve Cavalry formed during the years between the repeal of the [[Star League]] [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2572]] and the eruption of the [[Amaris Coup]]. The [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] had expanded rapidly, as did the militaries of the other [[Great House]]s, and the Capellan Reserve Cavalry was the last of the [[CCAF]] [[brigade]]s to form (or re-form) prior to the Coup. Between 2572 and [[2765]] the Reserve Cavalry mustered seven new regiments, with the intention that the Reserve Cavalry would act as rapid reinforcements to other units and as a source of replacement personnel for frontline commands. Like the other regiments within the Reserve Cavalry, the Third was an odd combination of volunteer corps, training cadre and militia, with standing orders for the junior Colonel in charge of the Third to subordinate his command to place it at the full disposal of any frontline command it served alongside. This allowed the Third to act as a synergistic part of the superior formation, free of internal power struggles or conflicts.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 16: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry"</ref>		The Capellan Reserve Cavalry formed during the years between the repeal of the [[Star League]] [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2572]] and the eruption of the [[Amaris Coup]]. The [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] had expanded rapidly, as did the militaries of the other [[Great House]]s, and the Capellan Reserve Cavalry was the last of the [[CCAF]] [[brigade]]s to form (or re-form) prior to the Coup. Between 2572 and [[2765]] the Reserve Cavalry mustered seven new regiments, with the intention that the Reserve Cavalry would act as rapid reinforcements to other units and as a source of replacement personnel for frontline commands. Like the other regiments within the Reserve Cavalry, the Third was an odd combination of volunteer corps, training cadre and militia, with standing orders for the junior Colonel in charge of the Third to subordinate his command to place it at the full disposal of any frontline command it served alongside. This allowed the Third to act as a synergistic part of the superior formation, free of internal power struggles or conflicts.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 16: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry"</ref>

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{{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[Image:Concap_-_crc_-_3rd_Confederation_Reserve_Cavalry.png‎|150px|3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] | Designation = Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry | Formed = [[Star League era]]<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/> | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Sarna Light Horse (2765)<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/><br>Solar Eclipse<ref name=fm3145p39>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 39: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry - 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry"</ref> | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] | Parent Command = [[Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] | Sub-Command = }} The '''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' took part in the [[Fourth Succession War]], defended the Confederation during the combined [[Duchy of Andurien|Andurien]]-[[Magistracy of Canopus|Canopus]] invasion, and fought in the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|''Xin Sheng'' Campaign]]. Their tendency to fight to the last man rather than showing more prudent use of manpower and equipment has left them at the back of the resupply line and largely languishing.<ref name=FMCCp71>''Field Manual: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 71: "3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry Unit Profile"</ref> ==History== === Founding === === Formation === The Capellan Reserve Cavalry formed during the years between the repeal of the [[Star League]] [[Council Edict of 2650]] in [[2572]] and the eruption of the [[Amaris Coup]]. The [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] had expanded rapidly, as did the militaries of the other [[Great House]]s, and the Capellan Reserve Cavalry was the last of the [[CCAF]] [[brigade]]s to form (or re-form) prior to the Coup. Between 2572 and [[2765]] the Reserve Cavalry mustered seven new regiments, with the intention that the Reserve Cavalry would act as rapid reinforcements to other units and as a source of replacement personnel for frontline commands. Like the other regiments within the Reserve Cavalry, the Third was an odd combination of volunteer corps, training cadre and militia, with standing orders for the junior Colonel in charge of the Third to subordinate his command to place it at the full disposal of any frontline command it served alongside. This allowed the Third to act as a synergistic part of the superior formation, free of internal power struggles or conflicts.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 16: "Confederation Reserve Cavalry"</ref> Between mustering and the [[Amaris Civil War]] the Fifth saw action in the [[Periphery]] and performed well, although rumors had begun to circulate linking the Third with an obscure death-cult.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/> === Third Succession War === At the end of the Third Succession War the Third was stationed at [[battalion]] strength on [[Sirius]], [[Hsien]], and [[Fletcher (CC)|Fletcher]] as of [[3025]].<ref name=HLp105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Regimental Deployment Table"</ref> ===Fourth Succession War=== ==== Operation RIPOSTE ==== A battalion from the Third joined a [[company]] from [[Trimaldi's Secutors]] and a company of [[Lothar's Fusiliers]] in an attempt to destroy a supply depot on [[Battle of Kawich (3029)||Kawich]] during [[Operation RIPOSTE]], but was ambushed by infantry, armor, and a battalion of [['Mech]]s from the [[First Davion Guards]]. When faced with the dug-in defenders the commander ordered a retreat but many over enthusiastic warriors ignored the command and charged hopelessly into the ambush.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 92: Kawich</ref> ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== The Third Reserve fought during the Andurien-Canopus invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation|Confederation]] but tended to make suicide-stands.<ref name=FMCCp71/> === ''Xin Sheng'' Campaign === Reactivated and rebuilt in [[3052]], the Third Reserve fought on [[Denbar]] in the [[Xin Sheng Campaign|''Xin Sheng'' Campaign]] where they were trapped in the Ho-Lu Lowlands by the [[Blackwind Lancers]] and destroyed.<ref name=TKF16>''The Killing Fields'', p. 16</ref> The command company's final suicide charge led to eventually replacement by the [[5th Confederation Reserve Cavalry|Fifth Reserve]] and reassignment to [[Drozan]] in the [[Victoria Commonality]].<ref name=FMCCp71/> The homeworld of the Third Reserve is [[Holloway]].<ref name=FMUp32/> ===Jihad=== During [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE]] the Third fought on [[Homestead]] and [[Manapire]]. On Homestead they split into small, [[lance]]-sized elements and engaged in a guerrilla campaign. One lance, [[Youling Zhanshi]], was particularly effective,<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 1</ref> helping also [[Death Commando]] [[Jason Zaklan]] targeting Illician Lancers. On both Homestead and Manapire they faced the [[Illician Lancers]], fighting the skilled mercenaries to a standstill both times. They were recalled to Confederation space, where they split up into battalion sized groups and foiled attacks by both the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="FRCCAFp11">''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 11</ref> As of [[3079]] the Third was split up, with a short battalion on [[Tsingtao]], [[Ares (system)|Ares]], and [[Capricorn III]].<ref name="FRCCAFp11"/> The assault on [[Sian]] made the unit snap out of its depression, and the extreme fighting they experienced in the Jihad quickly rebuilt their skills. In addition the fighting against the Capellan March forces resulted in the Third CRC acquiring a great deal of salvage from the [[Federated Suns]]. The unit is now proud of their status as a senior regiment of the Confederation Reserve Cavalry.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 28</ref> The Third was once again split up in [[3085]] with battalion sized units stationed on [[Repulse]], [[Ward]], and [[Rollis]].<ref name=FM3085p34/> ===Republic Era=== During the [[Victoria War]], the Third rushed to reinforce [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]]. Unfortunately they arrived in battalion sized formations over the course of a week, and this made them easy targets for the [[AFFS]] units already on the world. Before the final battalion was destroyed, it inflicted heavy losses on the [[Twenty-second Avalon Hussars]].<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 54</ref> ===Dark Age=== Re-formed and staffed with troops who hated the [[Federated Suns]]. The Third CRC were able to vent their rage during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]], briefly battling the pro-[[Davion]] military splinter group [[Swordsworn]]. Afterwards they were pulled back to the [[Victoria Commonality]] and reassigned to the periphery border.<ref name=fm3145p39/> The Third CRC were disappointed to be kept out of [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]], however a few were transferred to the [[Victoria Rangers]] in time to take part in the recapture of Victoria.<ref name=fm3145p39/> ==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 |- | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' |- | ''[[Sang-shao]]''||[[Petyr Oravey]]||[[3062]]<ref name=TKF17>''The Killing Fields'', p. 17</ref> |- | ''Sang-shao''||[[Martin Penwall]]||[[3063]]<ref name=FMCCp71/> |- | ''Sang-shao''||[[Lyle Crawford]]||[[3067]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FMUp32>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 32: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3067"</ref><ref name=BDYZp1>''BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi'', p. 1: "Youling Zhanshi"</ref><ref name=FM3085p34>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 34: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |- | ''Sang-shao''||[[Kelly Taniwan]]||[[3145]]<ref name=fm3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> |- |} ==Tactics== === Star League Era === The Third served the Confederation as a fast raiding force.<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/> === Clan Invasion === The Third Reserve's loss of aerospace assets and much of its armor has resulted in their relying on older doctrines.<ref name=FMCCp71/> ==Composition History== === 2765 === '''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/> :- At this point in time the Third was stationed on [[Propus]].<ref name="FR2765:CCAFp16"/> === 2786–2821 === '''Third Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF) - Deployment Table"</ref> :- At this point in time the Third was a light-weight regiment operating at full strength and were stationed on Propus.<ref name="FSWp135"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at just below one-third of full strength.<ref name="FSWp135"/> === 2830 === '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Les Halles]] with an operational readiness of 100 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> === 2864 === '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regiment/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=2SWp95/> : Note: At this point in time the light-weight unit was stationed on [[Yuris]] with an operational readiness of 35 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/> ===3025=== '''3rd Confedeation Reserve Cavalry''' (3 [[Battalion]]s) (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HLp105/> :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Sirius]] and also on [[Hsien]].<ref name=HLp105/> ===3063–3067=== '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/> * CO/1st Battalion: ''Sang-shao'' Martin Penwall * XO/2nd Battalion: ''[[Zhong-shao]]'' [[Lyle Crawford]] '''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/> * Armor Commander: ''[[Sao-shao]]'' Gart Umbiqua * Armor Commander (3067): ''Sao-shao'' Rigel Black '''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (1 [[Company]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMCCp71/><ref name=FMUp32/> * Infantry Commander: ''[[Captain]]'' Erin Karata * Infantry Commander (3067): ''Sao-shao'' Erin Karata - Mostly [[Taurian Concordat]] troops on exchange ===3079=== '''3rd CRC ''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FRCCAFp11 /> : Note: The unit was stationed on [[Tsingtao]], [[Ares (system)|Ares]], and [[Capricorn III]].<ref name=FRCCAFp11/> The Third lost a little under thirty percent of their troops during the [[Jihad]]. Each battalion is short one company.<ref name="FRCCAFp11"/> ===3085=== '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry ''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Lyle Crawford '''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Habiki Yoshida]] '''3rd Cavalry Support Staff''' (Company/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p34/> * CO: ''Sao-shao'' [[Carol Akingson]] ===3145=== '''3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/> * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Kelly Taniwan '''Sun Killer Flight''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/> * CO: ''Kong-zhong-shao'' [[Everett Enix]] '''3rd Cavalry Armor''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=fm3145p47/> * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Layton Elswick]] '''3rd Cavalry Auxiliary''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=fm3145p47/> * CO: ''Zhong-shao'' [[Edsel Dhebar]] ==Notes== * 3rd Reserves armor commander [[Sao-shao]] Gart Umbiqua attacked 'Mech commander Sang-shoa Martin Penwall after Gart was demoted. The ensuing incident resulted in the deaths of both men. * Despite mentioning its fate in the ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'', ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' doesn't mention the 3rd anywhere. ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' * ''[[The Killing Fields]]'' (novel) * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' {{div col end}} [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Confederation Reserve Cavalry, 03rd]]

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