8th Syrtis Fusiliers
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History
In 3063 the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers were stationed on their homeworld Lothair. Shortly after the outbreak of the FedCom Civil War, Duke George Hasek ordered them to New Syrtis.[1]
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.[1]
After participating in Operation Sovereign Justice and Operation Thunderstrike the Eighth's personnel issues have downgraded the unit's experience level. The Eight's soldiers are also having trouble learning the new tactics that are required by a Light Combat Team. Fortunately Brusett isn't likely to come under attack soon, so this weakness cannot be exploited by the Capellan Confederation.[2]
Officers
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Major General Palu.[1]
Tactics
The 8th Syrtis Fusiliers are a fast unit, deploying light Mechs, hovertanks and helicopters.[1]
Composition
3062
8th Syrtis Fusiliers (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Leftenant General Entropy Richards
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Aerospace Brigade (One unnamed Wing)[1]
- CO: Light Commodore Jordane Meloch
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Elite/Fanatical)[1]
- CO: Major General Bruce Durnne
- 8th Ogilvie Light Armor - Colonel: Hachi Lee-Kwane
- 88th Lyons Cavalry Regiment - Colonel: Ingvar Haakensen
- 100th Talon Armored Regiment - Leftenant Colonel Darlene Shouth
- 259th Syrtis Artillery Battalion - Captain Dusty Bondo
- The 88th is reinforced to five Battalions, includes three VTOL Battalions
8th Syrtis Fusiliers Infantry Brigade (4 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- CO: Major General Rezi LaFayette
- 384th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel: Meda Brown
- 390th Federation Mechanized Infantry Regiment - Colonel: William James Rohm
- 7th Alcyone Mechanized Regiment - Leftenant Colonel: Veronica Hasek-Romanov
- 189th Syrtis Jump Regiment - Colonel: Rafaella Delacruz
- Infantry regiments fields AFVs
3065
- 1 Mech-Regiment
- 3 Tank-Regiments (including 3 VTOL-Battalions)
- 4 Infantry-Regiments[citation needed]
- 1 Aerospace Wing
3079
Though at full LCT strength, the Eighth's armor contingent consists of mostly Succession Wars era vehicles that were seized from the planetary militia.[2]
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.[citation needed]