8th Syrtis Fusiliers

History

In 3063 the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers were stationed on Lothair. Shortly after the outbreak of the FedCom Civil War, Duke George Hasek ordered them to New Syrtis.

The unit was dragged into the FedCom Civil War in 3065, when pro-Katherine-forces tried to conquer New Syrtis to neutralize Duke Hasek. The Duke's forces eventually repelled the invaders, but all units suffered heavy casualties.

Officers

As of 3062 the Commanding Officer was Major General Deborah Palu.

Tactics

The 8th Syrtis Fusiliers are a fast unit, deploying light Mechs, hovertanks and helicopters.

Composition

3062

'Mech Regiment

• 8th Syrtis Fusiliers

8th Syrtis Fusiliers Aerospace Brigade

• (One unnamed Wing)

8th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade

• 8th Ogilvie Light Armor
• 88th Lyons Cavalry Regiment (reinforced to five Battalions, includes three VTOL Battalions)
• 100th Talon Armored Regiment
• 259th Syrtis Artillery Battalion

8th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade

• 384th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment
• 390th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment
• 7th Alcyone Mechanized Regiment
• 189th Syrtis Jump Regiment

3065

• 1 Mech-Regiment
• 3 Tank-Regiments (including 3 VTOL-Battalions)
• 4 Infantry-Regiments
• 1 Aerospace Wing

Notes

Since at least 2960, the 8th have a traditional drink, a "Sour Cobra":
Theoretically 2 shots of Bourbon, 1 spoon citrus juice, 1 spoon lemon juice, 1 cup crushed ice. But in reality on New Syrtis, they often had to resort to: Bourbon, concentrated citrus or lemon juice, and ice, freshly chopped from a glacier.
The Sour Cobra is also recommended for cleaning purposes.

References

• Field Manual: Federated Suns
• Imminent Crisis (novel)