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The '''Fourth Andurien Cavalry''' was a unit which served the [[Duchy of Andurien]] during the post-[[Jihad]] and [[Dark Age]] eras. | The '''Fourth Andurien Cavalry''' was a unit which served the [[Duchy of Andurien]] during the post-[[Jihad]] and [[Dark Age]] eras. | ||
Primarily an anti-pirate force, they were stationed on [[El Giza]] as part of a larger effort to defend against raiders. They and the [[2nd Andurien Guard|Second Andurien Guard]] on [[Mosiro]] are able to provide each other with support if required. | Primarily an anti-pirate force, they were stationed on [[El Giza]] as part of a larger effort to defend against raiders. They and the [[2nd Andurien Guard|Second Andurien Guard]] on [[Mosiro]] are able to provide each other with support if required. | ||
| − | ==History== | + | == History == |
| − | ===Capellan Raid of El Giza of 3082=== | + | === Capellan Raid of El Giza of 3082 === |
In the early 3080s, the 4th Andurien was assigned to the [[Mosiro Archipelago]] as part of Duchy's efforts bolster its ally states defenses. | In the early 3080s, the 4th Andurien was assigned to the [[Mosiro Archipelago]] as part of Duchy's efforts bolster its ally states defenses. | ||
| − | In late [[3082]], [[Capellan Confederation]] dispatched a probing force to world of [[El Giza]] as part of their efforts to create a buffer between fractured [[Free Worlds League]] states. The Cavalry conceived a trap to harass the Capellan Light 'Mech Company into a trap. The unit dispatched a lance of ''[[Aeron]]'' Strike VTOLs to snipe at the incoming Liao 'Mechs. These VTOLs managed to dispatch three of Liao BattleMechs while drive the rest of the Capellans into the Cavalry's ambush. The Cavalry was able to effectively wipe out the entire company, leaving Liao [[DropShip]] leave empty.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplement'', p. 12 | + | In late [[3082]], [[Capellan Confederation]] dispatched a probing force to world of [[El Giza]] as part of their efforts to create a buffer between fractured [[Free Worlds League]] states. The Cavalry conceived a trap to harass the Capellan Light 'Mech Company into a trap. The unit dispatched a lance of ''[[Aeron]]'' Strike VTOLs to snipe at the incoming Liao 'Mechs. These VTOLs managed to dispatch three of Liao BattleMechs while drive the rest of the Capellans into the Cavalry's ambush. The Cavalry was able to effectively wipe out the entire company, leaving Liao [[DropShip]] leave empty.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplement'', p. 12, "Action on El Giza noted in Aeron's background"</ref> |
| − | ===Convenant Worlds Invasion=== | + | === Convenant Worlds Invasion === |
| − | In June [[3137]], during the [[5th Andurien War|Andurien War against Oriente]]<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 186 | + | In June [[3137]], during the [[5th Andurien War|Andurien War against Oriente]]<ref>''To Ride the Chimera'', p. 186, "Nickname revealed"</ref>, the Fourth fought the [[Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force]]. The unit fought the invaders using hit-and-run tactics instead of immediately falling back to regroup with their larger sister unit on Mosiro. |
Striking from hidden bases, the Fourth exploited the planetary geography of El Giza, particularly its tall grasslands, hidden ravines and the ruins of ancient cities to successfully harass the Covenant Worlds Expeditionary Force. In doing so, the Fourth bought an extra week's worth of preparation time for the Second Guard on Andurien. | Striking from hidden bases, the Fourth exploited the planetary geography of El Giza, particularly its tall grasslands, hidden ravines and the ruins of ancient cities to successfully harass the Covenant Worlds Expeditionary Force. In doing so, the Fourth bought an extra week's worth of preparation time for the Second Guard on Andurien. | ||
| − | ===Raids=== | + | === Raids === |
| − | In [[3145]] elements of the Fourth raided [[Ruschegg]] and [[Glevakha]]. In each case the Fourth's reach exceeded its grasp, and the raiding parties suffered serious losses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 28, 38</ref> | + | In [[3145]] elements of the Fourth raided [[Ruschegg]] and [[Glevakha]]. In each case the Fourth's reach exceeded its grasp, and the raiding parties suffered serious losses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 28, 38, "ABS-5Y Anubis/LI-O Vandal"</ref> |
The Fourth was stationed on [[Vakarel]] in 3145.<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | The Fourth was stationed on [[Vakarel]] in 3145.<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | ||
| − | ==Officers== | + | == Officers == |
| − | In [[3145]] the commanding officer is [[Colonel]] [[Moses Page]].<ref name=FM:3145p117>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 117, "Free Worlds League Military - Andurien Defense Force"</ref> | + | In [[3145]] the commanding officer is [[Colonel]] [[Moses Page]].<ref name="FM:3145p117">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 117, "Free Worlds League Military - Andurien Defense Force"</ref> |
| − | ==Tactics== | + | == Tactics == |
| − | The Fourth's best known tactic is called "The Sweep." The Fourth deploys most of their assets at one point of their opponent's line, overwhelming them with sheer numbers, while the rest of the Fourth moves in from a different direction. The Sweep was moderately successful on El Giza, but the Fourth did sustain heavy losses.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 114</ref> | + | The Fourth's best known tactic is called "The Sweep." The Fourth deploys most of their assets at one point of their opponent's line, overwhelming them with sheer numbers, while the rest of the Fourth moves in from a different direction. The Sweep was moderately successful on El Giza, but the Fourth did sustain heavy losses.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 114, "Andurien Cavalry - Fourth Andurien Cavalry"</ref> |
| − | ==Composition History== | + | == Composition History == |
| − | ===3145=== | + | === 3145 === |
| − | '''Fourth Andurien Cavalry''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | + | '''Fourth Andurien Cavalry''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p117"/> |
* CO: Colonel Moses Page | * CO: Colonel Moses Page | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Eighth Andurien Aerospace Regiment''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name="FM:3145p117"/> |
* CO: [[Major#Free Worlds League|Commander]] Jamel Patrick | * CO: [[Major#Free Worlds League|Commander]] Jamel Patrick | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Thiry-third Andurien Tank Regiment''' (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p117"/> |
* CO: Colonel Luigi Cote | * CO: Colonel Luigi Cote | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Seventeenth Andurien Infantry Brigade''' (Elite/Fanatical)<ref name="FM:3145p117"/> |
* CO: Colonel Jerome Sherman | * CO: Colonel Jerome Sherman | ||
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Notes == |
It is not known if the unit was destroyed after its defeat in 3137. | It is not known if the unit was destroyed after its defeat in 3137. | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[To Ride the Chimera|MWDA Novel: Ride the Chimera]]'' | + | * ''[[To Ride the Chimera|MWDA Novel: Ride the Chimera]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' |
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 4th]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 4th]] | ||
[[Category:Andurien Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 4th]] | [[Category:Andurien Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 4th]] | ||
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Unit Description
The Fourth Andurien Cavalry was a unit which served the Duchy of Andurien during the post-Jihad and Dark Age eras.
Primarily an anti-pirate force, they were stationed on El Giza as part of a larger effort to defend against raiders. They and the Second Andurien Guard on Mosiro are able to provide each other with support if required.
History
Capellan Raid of El Giza of 3082
In the early 3080s, the 4th Andurien was assigned to the Mosiro Archipelago as part of Duchy's efforts bolster its ally states defenses.
In late 3082, Capellan Confederation dispatched a probing force to world of El Giza as part of their efforts to create a buffer between fractured Free Worlds League states. The Cavalry conceived a trap to harass the Capellan Light 'Mech Company into a trap. The unit dispatched a lance of Aeron Strike VTOLs to snipe at the incoming Liao 'Mechs. These VTOLs managed to dispatch three of Liao BattleMechs while drive the rest of the Capellans into the Cavalry's ambush. The Cavalry was able to effectively wipe out the entire company, leaving Liao DropShip leave empty.[1]
Convenant Worlds Invasion
In June 3137, during the Andurien War against Oriente[2], the Fourth fought the Covenant Worlds 1st Expeditionary Force. The unit fought the invaders using hit-and-run tactics instead of immediately falling back to regroup with their larger sister unit on Mosiro.
Striking from hidden bases, the Fourth exploited the planetary geography of El Giza, particularly its tall grasslands, hidden ravines and the ruins of ancient cities to successfully harass the Covenant Worlds Expeditionary Force. In doing so, the Fourth bought an extra week's worth of preparation time for the Second Guard on Andurien.
Raids
In 3145 elements of the Fourth raided Ruschegg and Glevakha. In each case the Fourth's reach exceeded its grasp, and the raiding parties suffered serious losses.[3]
The Fourth was stationed on Vakarel in 3145.[4]
Officers
In 3145 the commanding officer is Colonel Moses Page.[4]
Tactics
The Fourth's best known tactic is called "The Sweep." The Fourth deploys most of their assets at one point of their opponent's line, overwhelming them with sheer numbers, while the rest of the Fourth moves in from a different direction. The Sweep was moderately successful on El Giza, but the Fourth did sustain heavy losses.[5]
Composition History
3145
Fourth Andurien Cavalry (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Colonel Moses Page
Eighth Andurien Aerospace Regiment (Elite/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Commander Jamel Patrick
Thiry-third Andurien Tank Regiment (Veteran/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Colonel Luigi Cote
Seventeenth Andurien Infantry Brigade (Elite/Fanatical)[4]
- CO: Colonel Jerome Sherman
Notes
It is not known if the unit was destroyed after its defeat in 3137.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplement, p. 12, "Action on El Giza noted in Aeron's background"
- ↑ To Ride the Chimera, p. 186, "Nickname revealed"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp. 28, 38, "ABS-5Y Anubis/LI-O Vandal"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 117, "Free Worlds League Military - Andurien Defense Force"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 114, "Andurien Cavalry - Fourth Andurien Cavalry"