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	:Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a medium-weight regiment and had rebuilt to just over four-fifths of full strength. The Lancers were stationed on [[Mira]].<ref name="SSWp94"/>		:Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a medium-weight regiment and had rebuilt to just over four-fifths of full strength. The Lancers were stationed on [[Mira]].<ref name="SSWp94"/>

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{{Update Needed|[[Dominions Divided]]}} {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand | image = [[File:Crucis Lancers 8th logo.png]] | Designation = Eighth Crucis Lancers | formed = [[First Succession War]]<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> | Disbanded = | Previous Designation = | Nickname = Islamabad Sluggers,<ref name=MO>''Marsh Owl''</ref> Islamabad Lancers | Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] | Parent Command = [[Crucis Lancers]] | Sub-Command = }} ==History== The homeworld of the Eighth Crucis Lancers is [[Mara]]. They've spent most of their time in the Draconis March, and have developed a deep dislike for the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=FMFS74>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 74, "8th Crucis Lancers Unit Profile"</ref> In [[3025]] their homeworld was [[New Rhodes III]].<ref name=HD136/> ===Formation=== The Eighth Crucis Lancers were one of two Crucis Lancers commands to form during the [[First Succession War]], the other being the [[6th Crucis Lancers|Sixth]].<ref name="FSWp134"/> ===Fourth Succession War=== In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 8th Crucis Lancers attacked [[Tikonov]] with the other Crucis Lancer RCTs. Unlike the other Crucis Lancer RCTs, they remained on Tikonov to garrison the world.<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> During the initial assault on Tikograd, the planetary capital, elements of the first battalion skirmished with elements of [[Hamilton's Highlanders]] that were led by [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]].<ref>''The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One'', pp. 12-13</ref> ===War of 3039=== In the [[War of 3039]], the 8th Lancers attacked [[Biham]], supported by [[Laurel's Legion]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 36</ref> Local companies on-world cooperated with the invading Lancers, leading to a smooth transfer of power. The 8th's CO, [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]] Charles Swaine, was a charismatic leader who left most of the existing government in place.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 80</ref> The [[ISF]] targeted the Marshal for death, thinking that his removal would lead to increased resistance. Shortly after a mortar attack on the Marshal, the [[5th Ghost]] and [[6th Ghost]] arrived on Biham. The Ghost regiments dispatched company sized forces to raid many targets. The 8th Lancers were unable to effectively counter these attacks because their command staff was either dead or in the hospital. In addition, the acting commander of the 8th Lancers spurned offers of support from Laurel's Legion, leading to increased friction between the AFFS units. Shortly after this the Legion disregarded the orders of the Lancer's CO and attacked the Ghost Regiments' rear areas leaving them vulnerable to the Lancers, but the Lancers failed to capitalize on this situation. The Legion had to withdraw, and the Lancers soon followed.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 82</ref> The 8th Lancers then attacked [[Murchison]], successfully taking the world for the nascent [[Federated Commonwealth]].<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', pp. 99-100</ref> ===Clan Invasion=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Operation Guerrero=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Operation Bulldog=== {{Sectionstub}} ===FedCom Civil War=== During the Federated Suns attack into the Draconis Combine the 8th Lancers attacked [[Proserpina]], supported by the [[1st Robinson Rangers]] and the [[Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion]]. They destroyed the [[9th Benjamin Regulars]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 106</ref> After taking the [[Bulldog Enterprises]] production plant and assisting in humanitarian aid efforts after the complete destruction of a neighborhood, the 8th was awarded a [[Dragonslayer Ribbon]] and the [[Draconis March Meritorious Unit Citation]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 47-48</ref> The Combine sent a task force of the [[1st Sword of Light]] and [[1st Ghost]] regiments, commanded by ''[[Sho-sho]]'' [[Shin Yodama]], to drive the Lancers from the world.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 134</ref> The Lancers had built several fortifications that made them nearly impossible for the DCMS forces to dislodge. Only the arrival of the [[46th Dieron Regulars]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 150</ref> and [[12th Dieron Regulars]]<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 165</ref> and their destruction of three of the Lancers' four armored regiments allowed the Combine forces to force the Lancers to surrender.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 165</ref> They were effectively destroyed in the Combine counterattack, and the survivors of the unit were transferred to other Crucis Lancer regiments to help them rebuild.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 128</ref> ===Jihad=== {{Sectionstub}} ===Dark Age=== The Eighth Crucis Lancers, along with the [[3rd Federated Suns Lancers]] and [[4th Federated Suns Lancers]] [[LCT]]s, defended [[Tikonov]] from a [[CCAF]] assault in [[3145]]. The Capellan forces consisted of the [[Death Commandos]], [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]], the [[8th Capellan Reserve Cavalry]], and the [[Marshals of Tikonov]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 161</ref> ==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 8th Crucis Lancers''' |- | [[Colonel]]||[[Kit Dubonet]]||[[2828]]<ref name=SSWp25>''Second Succession War'', p. 25: "The Suns-Confederation Front"</ref> |- | [[Marshal (rank)|Marshal]]||[[Neale Wargo]]||[[3025]]<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 111</ref><ref name=HD136>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 136 (PDF version), "Federated Suns Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> |- | [[Hauptmann General]]||[[Charles Swaine]]||[[3039]] - [[3050]]<ref name=20YUp19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref> |- | Hauptmann General||[[Jeremiah Marshall]]||[[3062]] - [[3066]] at least<ref name=FMFS74/><ref name=MO/> |- | Marshal||[[Phillip Rahm]]||[[3145]]<ref name=FM3145p92>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 92</ref> |- |} ===Other Officers=== * In [[3145]], the [[battle armor]] detachment of the Eighth Crucis Lancers was led by [[Arielle Cassaday]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 5</ref> ==Tactics== The unit uses its complement of heavy 'Mechs and vehicles to their fullest potential. Few enemy units could stand against such odds. Even in 3025 the Eighth was known for using heavy BattleMechs, armor, and its infantry regiments were staffed by soldiers carrying the heaviest weapons they could manage.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 143</ref> ==Composition History== === 2821 === '''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134"/> :Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a light-weight regiment stationed on [[Markesan]] and had been reduced to just over half-strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/> === 2830 === '''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="SSWp94">'''Eighth succession War'', p. 94, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref> :Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a medium-weight regiment and had rebuilt to just over four-fifths of full strength. The Lancers were stationed on [[Mira]].<ref name="SSWp94"/> === 2864 === '''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name="SSWp94"/> :Note: At this point in time the Lancers were a heavy-weight regiment stationed on Mira, and had been reduced to just over a battalion in strength.<ref name="SSWp94"/> ===3025=== '''Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=HD136/> :* CO: Marshal Neale Wargo <ref name=HD136/> :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Rhodes III]]. <ref name=HD136/> ===3040=== ''' Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name = HWo3039p136/> :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Rhodes III]]. <ref name = HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p.136</ref> ===3050=== '''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable) <ref name=20YUp19/> :* CO: ''[[Hauptmann General]]'' Charles Swaine <ref name=20YUp19/> :Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Mara]]. <ref name=20YUp19/> ===3062=== '''Eighth Crucis Lancers''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/> :* CO: ''Hauptmann General'' [[Jeremiah Marshall]] ::* Aide: ''[[Kommandant]]'' [[Warner Alexander]] :Note: Four [[Battalion]]s of Heavy and Assault [[BattleMech]]s :'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]s)<ref name=FMFS74/> :* CO: [[Leftenant General]] [[Hieremias Spaatz]] :* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Aero Wing :* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Aero Wing :* Twenty-second [[Macintosh]] Heavy Interceptors :'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Armor Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Green/Unreliable)<ref name=FMFS74/> :* CO: Leftenant General [[Frank Ritchie]] ::* Aide: ''Kommandant'' [[Shakti Anderson]] :* Twenty-second Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Penny Montgomery]] :* Twenty-third Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Munish Clark]] :* Twenty-fourth Crucis Lancers Armored Regiment - Leftenant General [[Do Sy Truscott]] :* 144th Federation Cavalry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Reva McCreery]] :* Eighth Crucis Lancers Artillery Battalion - Kommandant [[Cassandra Bradley]] :* 1943rd F-C Artillery Battalion - ''Kommandant'' [[Nathan Devers]] :'''Eighth Crucis Lancers Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS74/> :* CO: Leftenant General [[Dorian Crerar]] ::* Aide: Leftenant General [[Gurion Dempsey]] :* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Cerise Hodges]] :* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Infantry Regiment - ''Kommandant'' [[Phillipe Simpson]] :* Fifteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Chui Patton]] :* Sixteenth Crucis Lancers Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Jim Patch]] :* Eighth Crucis Lancers Jump Infantry Regiment - Leftenant General [[Guillaume de Lattre]] :Note: Each conventional regiment fields its own transportation and a large number of towed weapons ===3066=== :Note: Fourth Battalion consisted entirely of ''[[Longbow]]s'' and ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]s'', and Jeremiah Marshall piloted a ''[[Devastator]]''.<ref name=MO/> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> *''[[20 Year Update]]'' *''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' *''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' *''[[Marsh Owl]]'' (in: ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'') *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' </div> [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Crucis Lancers, 08th]] [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Commands|Crucis Lancers, 08th]]

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