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| − | | image | + | | Designation = Fifth Andurien Cavalry |
| − | | | + | | Formed = [[3100s]] |
| − | | | + | | Disbanded = |
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| − | | | + | | Nickname = The Raptors |
| − | + | | Affiliation = [[Duchy of Andurien]] | |
| + | | Parent Command = [[Andurien Cavalry]] | ||
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| − | The '''Fifth Andurien Cavalry''' is a [[ | + | The '''Fifth Andurien Cavalry''' is a [[combined arms]] [[regiment]], which serves as part of the [[Andurien Defense Force]] of the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. The regiment's role along with other units within its brigade is to act as a ready response-force. They would respond quickly should aid be needed for other Andurien forces that were in need of reinforcements against an invasion.<ref name="FM:3145p114">''Field Manual: 3145'', pp. 113–114: "Andurien Defense Force/Andurien Cavalry" - Details of the Fifth Cavalry, typical regiment configuration, and some information of its actions during the war between the Oriente in 3138.</ref> |
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Formation === | === Formation === | ||
| − | The Fifth was formed as a result of performance of the [[Second Andurien Cavalry]] during the [[Victoria War]] in [[3104]]. This performance led to expansion of the brigade which included The Raptors.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'' pp. 54, | + | The Fifth was formed as a result of performance of the [[Second Andurien Cavalry]] during the [[Victoria War]] in [[3104]]. This performance led to expansion of the brigade which included The Raptors.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'' pp. 54, 63–65, 99: "Second Cavalry's performances notes that the entire Cavalry brigade was expanded due to their performance during the war, which led to the Fifth Andurien Cavalry".</ref> |
=== The Oriente and Andurien War === | === The Oriente and Andurien War === | ||
| − | Triggered by the [[Kwamashu Incident]] on February [[3138]], the year long [[Fifth Andurien War|Oriente and Andurien War]] kept the regiment busy. The Fifth's only notable action during the conflict was on [[Antipolo]]. On the planet, the unit took heavy damage trying to hold the world but ultimately would be forced to withdraw losing the world to the [[Oriente Protectorate]]. The unit lost several key officers and personnel during the war, reducing its ability to perform its duties by 3145.<ref name="FM:3145p114"/> | + | Triggered by the [[Kwamashu Incident]] on February [[3138]], the year-long [[Fifth Andurien War|Oriente and Andurien War]] kept the regiment busy. The Fifth's only notable action during the conflict was on [[Antipolo]]. On the planet, the unit took heavy damage trying to hold the world but ultimately would be forced to withdraw losing the world to the [[Oriente Protectorate]]. The unit lost several key officers and personnel during the war, reducing its ability to perform its duties by 3145.<ref name="FM:3145p114"/> |
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| + | === Conquest of Eleusis === | ||
| + | In [[3148]] the Fifth was paired with the [[Fourth Andurien Cavalry]] in taking [[Eleusis]] and claiming that world for the Duchy.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 53</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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| − | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Fifth Andurien Cavalry''' |
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| − | | [[Colonel]]||[[Adolph Dudley]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p117">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 117 | + | | [[Colonel]]||[[Adolph Dudley]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p117">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 117: "Free Worlds League Military - Andurien Defense Force"</ref> |
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== Tactics == | == Tactics == | ||
| − | + | Unknown. | |
== Composition History == | == Composition History == | ||
=== 3145 === | === 3145 === | ||
'''Fifth Andurien Cavalry''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | '''Fifth Andurien Cavalry''' (2 [[Battalion]]s/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Adolph Dudley | + | * CO: Colonel [[Adolph Dudley]] |
'''Fifth Andurien Light Aerospace Wing''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | '''Fifth Andurien Light Aerospace Wing''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Major#Free Worlds League|Commander]] Alexandra Randall | + | * CO: [[Major#Free Worlds League|Commander]] [[Alexandra Randall]] |
'''Thirty-sixth Andurien Tank Regiment''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | '''Thirty-sixth Andurien Tank Regiment''' (Green/Questionable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | ||
| − | * CO: [[Major]] Abdul Rush | + | * CO: [[Major]] [[Abdul Rush]] |
'''Eighteenth Andurien Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | '''Eighteenth Andurien Infantry Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM:3145p117/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Sean Wise | + | * CO: Colonel [[Sean Wise]] |
| − | :Note - As of 3145, the regiment is assigned to the world of [[Watermael]] and has access to "B" | + | : Note - As of 3145, the regiment is assigned to the world of [[Watermael]] and has access to "B"-rated equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p117"/> |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | The Cavalry is equipped to act as a swift-moving force on the battlefield. The | + | The Cavalry is equipped to act as a swift-moving force on the battlefield. The regiment's makeup as of 3145 includes; lighter BattleMechs, light-weight combat vehicles and attack [[VTOL]]s which is in line with the brigade's doctrine of mobility.<ref name="FM:3145p114"/> |
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Andurien Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 05th]] | [[Category:Andurien Commands|Andurien Cavalry, 05th]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 3 September 2023
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| Fifth Andurien Cavalry | |
| Formed | 3100s |
| Nickname | The Raptors |
| Affiliation | Duchy of Andurien |
| Parent Command | Andurien Cavalry |
The Fifth Andurien Cavalry is a combined arms regiment, which serves as part of the Andurien Defense Force of the Duchy of Andurien. The regiment's role along with other units within its brigade is to act as a ready response-force. They would respond quickly should aid be needed for other Andurien forces that were in need of reinforcements against an invasion.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The Fifth was formed as a result of performance of the Second Andurien Cavalry during the Victoria War in 3104. This performance led to expansion of the brigade which included The Raptors.[2]
The Oriente and Andurien War[edit]
Triggered by the Kwamashu Incident on February 3138, the year-long Oriente and Andurien War kept the regiment busy. The Fifth's only notable action during the conflict was on Antipolo. On the planet, the unit took heavy damage trying to hold the world but ultimately would be forced to withdraw losing the world to the Oriente Protectorate. The unit lost several key officers and personnel during the war, reducing its ability to perform its duties by 3145.[1]
Conquest of Eleusis[edit]
In 3148 the Fifth was paired with the Fourth Andurien Cavalry in taking Eleusis and claiming that world for the Duchy.[3]
Officers[edit]
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Fifth Andurien Cavalry | |||
| Colonel | Adolph Dudley | 3145[4] | |
Tactics[edit]
Unknown.
Composition History[edit]
3145[edit]
Fifth Andurien Cavalry (2 Battalions/Green/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Adolph Dudley
Fifth Andurien Light Aerospace Wing (Green/Reliable)[4]
Thirty-sixth Andurien Tank Regiment (Green/Questionable)[4]
- CO: Major Abdul Rush
Eighteenth Andurien Infantry Brigade (Regular/Reliable)[4]
- CO: Colonel Sean Wise
- Note - As of 3145, the regiment is assigned to the world of Watermael and has access to "B"-rated equipment.[4]
Notes[edit]
The Cavalry is equipped to act as a swift-moving force on the battlefield. The regiment's makeup as of 3145 includes; lighter BattleMechs, light-weight combat vehicles and attack VTOLs which is in line with the brigade's doctrine of mobility.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: 3145, pp. 113–114: "Andurien Defense Force/Andurien Cavalry" - Details of the Fifth Cavalry, typical regiment configuration, and some information of its actions during the war between the Oriente in 3138.
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era pp. 54, 63–65, 99: "Second Cavalry's performances notes that the entire Cavalry brigade was expanded due to their performance during the war, which led to the Fifth Andurien Cavalry".
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 53
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 117: "Free Worlds League Military - Andurien Defense Force"