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Line 12: ==History== ==History== − Tracing its origins back to the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]], the '''Seventh Capellan Chargers''' were amongst the premiere offensive formations of the [[Capellan Hegemony]] and, later, the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Maintaining the traditions and ideals of the Capellan state, the Seventh Chargers were active throughout the [[Age of War]], with the cavaliers of the Seventh often being found in the midst of the thickest fighting during Capellan offensives, operating as a part of the armored core of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name="FR:CC2765">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 9: "Capellan Chargers"</ref> + Tracing its origins back to the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]], the '''Seventh Capellan Chargers''' were amongst the premiere offensive formations of the [[Capellan Hegemony]] and, later, the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Maintaining the traditions and ideals of the Capellan state, the Seventh Chargers were active throughout the [[Age of War]], with the cavaliers of the Seventh often being found in the midst of the thickest fighting during Capellan offensives, operating as a part of the armored core of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name="FR:CC2765">''Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765'', p. 9, "Capellan Chargers"</ref> The Capellan Chargers were one of the first Capellan brigades to receive [[BattleMech]]s, and while the Chargers were never the largest of brigades, the various regiments maintained high standards of excellence in combat and proper decorum. The Seventh Chargers were deactivated during the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]], with many of the personnel from the Seventh transferring into the service of the [[Star League]] where they served with distinction.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> The Capellan Chargers were one of the first Capellan brigades to receive [[BattleMech]]s, and while the Chargers were never the largest of brigades, the various regiments maintained high standards of excellence in combat and proper decorum. The Seventh Chargers were deactivated during the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]], with many of the personnel from the Seventh transferring into the service of the [[Star League]] where they served with distinction.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> − Only two regiments of Chargers were maintained as active regiments during the early Star League era, but after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the Star League Council in [[2752]] the CCAF began expanding rapidly and several regiments were reactivated.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> + Only two regiments of Chargers were maintained as active regiments during the early Star League era, but after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the Star League Council in [[2752]] the CCAF began expanding rapidly and several regiments were reactivated.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> ===First Succession War=== ===First Succession War=== − As one of the premier regiments serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The unit was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34: "Capellan Chargers"</ref> + As one of the premier regiments serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The unit was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34, "Capellan Chargers"</ref> The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the regiment as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the regiment as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> ===Re-formation=== ===Re-formation=== − The Seventh Capellan Chargers was re-formed sometime during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> Staffed by the best and brightest the Capella Commonality had to offer that included a full battalion of [[First Capellan Defense Force]] veterans and officers from the [[Holdfast Guard]], they were the most experienced of the Capellan Chargers brigade. The new Capellan Chargers used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27: "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Capella Commonality]].<ref name="FM:3145p28">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28: "The New Old-Fashioned Way"</ref> + The Seventh Capellan Chargers was re-formed sometime during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> Staffed by the best and brightest the Capella Commonality had to offer that included a full battalion of [[First Capellan Defense Force]] veterans and officers from the [[Holdfast Guard]], they were the most experienced of the Capellan Chargers brigade. The new Capellan Chargers used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Capella Commonality]].<ref name="FM:3145p28">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED WAY"</ref> ===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD and after=== ===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD and after=== The Seventh Capellan Chargers were assigned deep raiding duties during [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. They badly damaged the [[General Motors]] tank factory on [[Salem]]. On [[Kathil]], the presence of the [[Eighth Avalon Hussars]] saved the planet's ''Marauder'' factory. The Capellan Chargers regiment did fulfill their primary objective in preventing the [[AFFS]] regiment from leaving Kathil.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> The Seventh Capellan Chargers were assigned deep raiding duties during [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. They badly damaged the [[General Motors]] tank factory on [[Salem]]. On [[Kathil]], the presence of the [[Eighth Avalon Hussars]] saved the planet's ''Marauder'' factory. The Capellan Chargers regiment did fulfill their primary objective in preventing the [[AFFS]] regiment from leaving Kathil.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> − Together with a small fleet of [[DropShip#Pocket_WarShip|Pocket WarShips]], the Seventh mounted an assault upon [[Monhegan]] in March [[3146]]. Swiftly overpowering the local militia and taking the planetary governor hostage, the Seventh also ensured that no civilian vessels left the system, preventing the AFFS from realizing that the CCAF was mounting a major offensive aimed at [[Kathil]]. The second wave started in the last week of April with the invasion of [[Andro]], again overrunning the militia.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', pp. 17–18</ref> + Together with a small fleet of [[DropShip#Pocket_WarShip|Pocket WarShips]], the Seventh mounted an assault upon [[Monhegan]] in March [[3146]]. Swiftly overpowering the local militia and taking the planetary governor hostage, the Seventh also ensured that no civilian vessels left the system, preventing the AFFS from realizing that the CCAF was mounting a major offensive aimed at [[Kathil]]. The second wave started in the last week of April with the invasion of [[Andro]], again overrunning the militia.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 17-18</ref> ==Officers== ==Officers== {| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" − |- + |- ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name Line 52:
Line 52: ==Composition History== ==Composition History== ===3145=== ===3145=== − '''7th Capellan Chargers''' (Veteran/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name="FM:3145p46">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46: "St. Ives Commonality"</ref> + '''7th Capellan Chargers''' (Veteran/Reliable)(75% Strength)<ref name="FM:3145p46">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46, "St. Ives Commonality"</ref> * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Zeno Laskaris * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Zeno Laskaris Notes: Notes: − :The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. The regiment did not appear to have any support units attached to it. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s and [[Firebee]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref> They were an [[Augmented Regiment]].<ref name=FM:3145p27/> + :The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. The regiment did not appear to have any support units attached to it. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s and [[Firebee]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29, "Sian Commonality"</ref> They were an [[Augmented Regiment]].<ref name=FM:3145p27/> ==References== ==References== Line 63:
Line 63: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' − * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' + * ''[[Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765]]'' * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' − [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] [[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] [[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]]
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| image = [[Image:Capellan Chargers -Brigade logo.png|191px|Brigade Insignia of the Capellan Chargers]] | | image = [[Image:Capellan Chargers -Brigade logo.png|191px|Brigade Insignia of the Capellan Chargers]] | ||
| Designation = Seventh Capellan Chargers | | Designation = Seventh Capellan Chargers | ||
| − | | Formed = After | + | | Formed = After |
| Disbanded = | | Disbanded = | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Tracing its origins back to the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]], the '''Seventh Capellan Chargers''' were amongst the premiere offensive formations of the [[Capellan Hegemony]] and, later, the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Maintaining the traditions and ideals of the Capellan state, the Seventh Chargers were active throughout the [[Age of War]], with the cavaliers of the Seventh often being found in the midst of the thickest fighting during Capellan offensives, operating as a part of the armored core of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name="FR:CC2765">''Field Report 2765 | + | Tracing its origins back to the [[Capellan Hegemony Armed Forces]], the '''Seventh Capellan Chargers''' were amongst the premiere offensive formations of the [[Capellan Hegemony]] and, later, the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Maintaining the traditions and ideals of the Capellan state, the Seventh Chargers were active throughout the [[Age of War]], with the cavaliers of the Seventh often being found in the midst of the thickest fighting during Capellan offensives, operating as a part of the armored core of the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]].<ref name="FR:CC2765">''Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765'', p. 9, "Capellan Chargers"</ref> |
The Capellan Chargers were one of the first Capellan brigades to receive [[BattleMech]]s, and while the Chargers were never the largest of brigades, the various regiments maintained high standards of excellence in combat and proper decorum. The Seventh Chargers were deactivated during the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]], with many of the personnel from the Seventh transferring into the service of the [[Star League]] where they served with distinction.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> | The Capellan Chargers were one of the first Capellan brigades to receive [[BattleMech]]s, and while the Chargers were never the largest of brigades, the various regiments maintained high standards of excellence in combat and proper decorum. The Seventh Chargers were deactivated during the formation of the [[Star League Defense Force]], with many of the personnel from the Seventh transferring into the service of the [[Star League]] where they served with distinction.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> | ||
| − | Only two regiments of Chargers were maintained as active regiments during the early Star League era, but after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the Star League Council in [[2752]] the CCAF began expanding rapidly and several regiments were reactivated.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> | + | Only two regiments of Chargers were maintained as active regiments during the early Star League era, but after the repeal of the [[Council Edict of 2650]] by the Star League Council in [[2752]] the CCAF began expanding rapidly and several regiments were reactivated.<ref name="FR:CC2765"/> |
===First Succession War=== | ===First Succession War=== | ||
| − | As one of the premier regiments serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The unit was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34 | + | As one of the premier regiments serving the Capellan Confederation at the start of the [[First Succession War]], the Capellan Chargers won many battles against opponents of equal strength or better. However, their unwillingness to retreat or surrender made them vulnerable to nuclear weapons and overwhelming odds. The unit was destroyed by the end of the First Succession War.<ref name="FM:3145p34">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 34, "Capellan Chargers"</ref> |
The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the regiment as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | The [[Strategios]] decided not to rebuild the regiment as their combat philosophy resulted in wasted resources for not enough gain.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | ||
===Re-formation=== | ===Re-formation=== | ||
| − | The Seventh Capellan Chargers was re-formed sometime during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> Staffed by the best and brightest the Capella Commonality had to offer that included a full battalion of [[First Capellan Defense Force]] veterans and officers from the [[Holdfast Guard]], they were the most experienced of the Capellan Chargers brigade. The new Capellan Chargers used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27 | + | The Seventh Capellan Chargers was re-formed sometime during [[Operation GREAT FLOOD]] as one of the [[Hidden Lion]] regiments resurrected by [[Chancellor]] [[Daoshen Liao]] using stockpiled equipment.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> Staffed by the best and brightest the Capella Commonality had to offer that included a full battalion of [[First Capellan Defense Force]] veterans and officers from the [[Holdfast Guard]], they were the most experienced of the Capellan Chargers brigade. The new Capellan Chargers used the [[Augmented Regiment]] formations commonly found in the [[CCAF]] by [[3145]].<ref name=FM:3145p27>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref> They were a front-line regiment of the [[Capella Commonality]].<ref name="FM:3145p28">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 28, "THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED WAY"</ref> |
===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD and after=== | ===Operation CELESTIAL REWARD and after=== | ||
The Seventh Capellan Chargers were assigned deep raiding duties during [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. They badly damaged the [[General Motors]] tank factory on [[Salem]]. On [[Kathil]], the presence of the [[Eighth Avalon Hussars]] saved the planet's ''Marauder'' factory. The Capellan Chargers regiment did fulfill their primary objective in preventing the [[AFFS]] regiment from leaving Kathil.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | The Seventh Capellan Chargers were assigned deep raiding duties during [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]]. They badly damaged the [[General Motors]] tank factory on [[Salem]]. On [[Kathil]], the presence of the [[Eighth Avalon Hussars]] saved the planet's ''Marauder'' factory. The Capellan Chargers regiment did fulfill their primary objective in preventing the [[AFFS]] regiment from leaving Kathil.<ref name="FM:3145p34"/> | ||
| − | Together with a small fleet of [[DropShip#Pocket_WarShip|Pocket WarShips]], the Seventh mounted an assault upon [[Monhegan]] in March [[3146]]. Swiftly overpowering the local militia and taking the planetary governor hostage, the Seventh also ensured that no civilian vessels left the system, preventing the AFFS from realizing that the CCAF was mounting a major offensive aimed at [[Kathil]]. The second wave started in the last week of April with the invasion of [[Andro]], again overrunning the militia.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', | + | Together with a small fleet of [[DropShip#Pocket_WarShip|Pocket WarShips]], the Seventh mounted an assault upon [[Monhegan]] in March [[3146]]. Swiftly overpowering the local militia and taking the planetary governor hostage, the Seventh also ensured that no civilian vessels left the system, preventing the AFFS from realizing that the CCAF was mounting a major offensive aimed at [[Kathil]]. The second wave started in the last week of April with the invasion of [[Andro]], again overrunning the militia.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 17-18</ref> |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank | ||
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
| − | '''7th Capellan Chargers''' (Veteran/Reliable) (75% Strength)<ref name="FM:3145p46">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46 | + | '''7th Capellan Chargers''' (Veteran/Reliable)(75% Strength)<ref name="FM:3145p46">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 46, "St. Ives Commonality"</ref> |
* CO: ''Sang-shao'' Zeno Laskaris | * CO: ''Sang-shao'' Zeno Laskaris | ||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
| − | :The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. The regiment did not appear to have any support units attached to it. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s and [[Firebee]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29 | + | :The unit had an "A" Equipment Rating. The regiment did not appear to have any support units attached to it. They had numerous [[Assassin]]s and [[Firebee]]s.<ref name=FM:3145p29>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29, "Sian Commonality"</ref> They were an [[Augmented Regiment]].<ref name=FM:3145p27/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765 | + | * ''[[Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765]]'' |
* ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
| − | |||
[[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] | [[Category: Capellan Confederation Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] | ||
[[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] | [[Category: Capellan Hegemony Commands|Capellan Chargers, 07th]] | ||