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| image = [[File:Free_Capella_Movement.jpg|150px]]
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| image   = [[File:Freecapblackwindlancers.png]]
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| Designation = Blackwind Lancers
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| nickname = "Standard-Bearers"
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| Formed = [[2950]]
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| parent formation = [[Free Capella]]
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| Disbanded = [[3070]] (destroyed)
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| formed  = 2950
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| Previous Designation = [[14th Liao Lancers|Fourteenth Zurich Lancers]]
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| year    = 3063
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| Nickname = Standard-Bearers
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| unitname = Blackwind Lancers
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| Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]];<br>[[Free Capella]] (previous)
 
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| Parent Command = [[CCAF]]
 
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Foundation===
 
===Foundation===
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The '''Blackwind Lancers''' was first formed by Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]] as the '''[[14th Liao Lancers|Fourteenth Zurich Lancers]]''' as part of the [[Amaris Coup]] in Liao's late efforts to help [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s fight to defeat Usurper's forces.
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The Blackwind Lancers was first formed by Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]] as the '''[[14th Liao Lancers|Fourteenth Zurich Lancers]]''' as part of the [[Amaris Coup]] in Liao's late efforts to help [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s fight to defeat Usurper's forces.
  
 
=== First Succession War ===
 
=== First Succession War ===
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After the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]] the unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] borders of the Federated Suns to confront Davion aggressions.  During this time the regiment fought for control of many Davion worlds; [[Algot]], [[Demeter]], [[Halloran V]] and [[New Aragon]] but was not able to keep these planets from Davion forces. The Lancers' worst defeat in this time period was to the elements of [[Avalon Hussars]] on [[Jaipur]] where the unit lost two battalions of 'Mechs trying seize Jaipur's 'Mech production facilities.
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After the outbreak of the [[First Succession War]] the unit was stationed on [[Chesterton]] borders of FedSuns to confront Davion aggressions.  During this time the regiment fought for control of many Davion worlds; [[Algot]], [[Demeter]], [[Halloran V]] and [[New Aragon]] but was not able to keep these planets from FedSun forces. The Lancer's worst defeat in this time period was to the elements of [[Avalon Hussars]] on [[Jaipur]] where the unit lost two battalions of 'Mechs trying seize Jaipur's 'Mech production facilities.
  
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===Third Succession War===
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=== Raid on Royalston ===
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====Raid on Royalston====
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In [[2922]] the unit conduct a raid against the Davion world of [[Royalston]] where they discovered a SLDF store house full of 'Mech replacement parts.  Royalston's reserve battalion arrived in time to engage the Lancers for the claim of the discovery. Standing their ground, the unit battled with the reserve force only to find they stalled them just long enough for reinforcements to arrive.  The Lancers charged the supplemented Davion forces and were destroyed.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91 - "Blackwind Lancers" - Unit's first destruction on Royalston in 2922.</ref>
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In [[2922]] the unit conduct a raid against the Davion world of [[Royalston]] where they discovered an SLDF store house full of 'Mech replacement parts.  Royalston's reserve battalion arrived in time to engage the Lancers for the claim of the discovery. Standing their ground, the unit battled with the reserve force only to find they stalled them just long enough for reinforcements to arrive.  The Lancers charged the supplemented Davion forces and were destroyed.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91: "Blackwind Lancers" - Unit's first destruction on Royalston in 2922</ref>
 
  
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====Raid on Bacum====
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=== Raid on Bacum ===
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The Lancers were re-formed in [[2950]] in the hopes of avenging their fallen comrades from thirty-two years before.  The reborn Lancers raided the world of [[Bacum]] and destroyed that world's aerospace depot as vengeance.  Since that new beginning, the unit participated primarily in seek-and-destroy missions against Federated Sun targets.  The unit didn't prevail in most of these missions but inflicted considerable damage to its foes before retreating.
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The Lancers were reformed in [[2950]] in the hopes of avenging their fallen comrades from thirty-two years before.  The reborn Lancers raided the world of [[Bacum]] and destroyed that world's Aerospace depot as vengeance.  Since that new beginning, the unit participated primarily in seek-and-destroy missions against Federated Sun targets.  The unit didn't prevail in most of these missions but inflicted considerable damage to its foes before retreating.
  
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====Battle of Halloran====
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===Third Succession War===
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In [[3006]] the Blackwind Lancers were assigned to [[Halloran V]]. From there they, along with [[Marion's Highlanders]] raided the [[Federated Suns]] worlds of [[Demeter]], [[Almach]], [[Chesterton]] and [[Valexa]]. [[Wolf's Dragoons]] sent their Beta, Gamma, and Delta Regiments to the world, supported by Zeta Battalion.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 7</ref> After the Liao raiders returned, the Dragoons hit them. Delta Regiment pinned the Lancers in place, while the other Dragoon units faced the Highlanders. The Lancers held their positions for several days, but the Dragoons tricked them into retreating. The Lancers appeared in the Highlanders' rear area, causing confusion and eventually the Highlanders collapsed. The Dragoons conquered Halloran V.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 8</ref>
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In [[3006]] the Blackwind Lancers were assigned to [[Halloran V]]. From there they, along with [[Marion's Highlanders]] raided the [[Federated Suns]] worlds of [[Demeter]], [[Almach]], and [[Chesterton]]. [[Wolf's Dragoons]] sent their Beta, Gamma, and Delta Regiments to the world, supported by Zeta Battalion.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 7</ref> After the Liao raiders returned, the Dragoons hit them. Delta Regiment pinned the Lancers in place, while the other Dragoon units faced the Highlanders. The Lancers held their positions for several days, but the Dragoons tricked them into retreating. The Lancers appeared in the Highlanders' rear area, causing confusion and eventually the Highlanders collapsed. The Dragoons conquered Halloran V.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 8</ref>
  
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===Garrison Duty on Elnath===
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===Fourth Succession War===
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The Lancers were assigned as garrison troops for the [[Elnath]] system, guarding the planet's tank and ammunition factories.  The Lancers would take serious damage from continued Marik raids against the system, prompting Liao High Command to send in the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] to relieve the Lancers and ultimately counterattack the Marik raiders' staging area on Ohrensen to end the raids.<ref>''McCarron's Armored Cavalry'', p. 7</ref>
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In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Lancer's first battalion surrendered in the failed defense of [[St. Andre]]. The second and third battalion later defected to the newly formed [[St. Ives Compact]].
  
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===Fourth Succession War===
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===Andurien/Canopus Invasion===
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In the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Lancers' first battalion surrendered in the failed defense of [[St. Andre]]. The second and third battalion later defected to the newly formed [[St. Ives Compact]].
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===War of 3039===
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===Operation Guerrero===
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===Operation Bulldog===
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===''Xin Sheng'' Campaign===
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===Xin Sheng Campaign===
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The Blackwind Lancers contributed significantly to the outbreak of the [[Capellan–St. Ives War]] in [[3060]] when a [[Maskirovka]] deep cover agent posing as Major Smithson, commander of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion, launched a preemptive attack on the world of [[Hustaing]] during Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' tour. This incident allowed Sun-Tzu to use his status as [[First Lord]] of the [[Star League]] to send occupation forces to Compact worlds on the Confederation border. This action later escalated into a full-scale conflict between the two states. The assets of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion was seized by the Confederation to form a new unit, the Hustaing Warriors.
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The Blackwind Lancers contributed significantly to the outbreak of the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]] in [[3060]] when a [[Maskirovka]] deep cover agent posing as Major Smithson, commander of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion, launched a pre-emptive attack on the world of [[Hustaing]] during Chancellor [[Sun-Tzu Liao]]'s ''[[Xin Sheng]]'' tour. This incident allowed Sun-Tzu to use his status as [[First Lord]] of the [[Star League]] to send occupation forces to Compact worlds on the Confederation border. This action later escalated into a full-scale conflict between the two states. The assets of the Blackwind Lancers' Third Battalion was seized by the Confederation to form a new unit, the Hustaing Warriors.
  
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The Blackwind Lancers faced the [[Dynasty Guard]] twice during this period. They raided [[Highspire]] after an attack on [[Treyhang Liao]]; The Dynasty Guard caught up to the Lancers on [[Chesterton]] shortly after that. The Guard and Lancers clashed, with the Lancers eventually forcing the Guard to withdraw.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 20</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 86</ref> After the fighting in the ''Xin Sheng'' Campaign ended, the Blackwind Lancers had expanded into a reinforced regiment of four battalions. The new unit was short a company in each battalion, but was expected to grow by the end of [[3067]]. The unit flew its own colors alongside the Free Capella insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 30</ref> During this time, the Lancers were based on [[Spica]] in the [[Federated Suns]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34</ref>
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The Blackwind Lancers faced the [[Dynasty Guard]] twice during this period. They raided [[Highspire]] after an attack on [[Treyhang Liao]]; The Dynasty Guard caught up to the Lancers on [[Chesterton]] shortly after that. The Guard and Lancers clashed, with the Lancers eventually forcing the Guard to withdraw.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 20</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 86</ref> After the fighting in the Xin Sheng Campaign ended, the Blackwind Lancers had expanded into a reinforced regiment of four battalions. The new unit was short a company in each battalion, but was expected to grow by the end of [[3067]]. The unit flew its own colors alongside the Free Capella insignia.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 30</ref> During this time, the Lancers were based on [[Spica]] in the [[Federated Suns]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34</ref>
  
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During an assault on [[Denbar]] the Lancers Second Battalion faced the Hustaing Warriors. Despite having the Warriors trapped, the Lancers were unprepared for a pair of ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]'' BattleMechs to force them back. The Warriors were able to escape the ambush, and the Second Battalion of the Lancers lost half their 'Mechs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 58</ref>
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During an assault on [[Denbar]] the Lancers Second Battalion faced the Hustaing Warriors. Despite having the Warriors trapped, the Lancers were unprepared for a pair of ''[[Thunder]]'' BattleMechs to force them back. The Warriors were able to escape the ambush, and the Second Battalion of the Lancers lost half their 'Mechs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 58</ref>
  
 
===Jihad===
 
===Jihad===
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Following the orbital bombardment of Sian, Colonel Doles pledged his allegiance to the Capellan Confederation and declared war on the Federated Suns, whom he blamed for the attack.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 115: "The Thin Line"</ref>
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During [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]] the Lancers moved from their Capellan baseworld of [[Beid]] to [[Ares (planet)|Ares]]. There they reinforced the [[4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], destroying the [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] in a surprise attack.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 224</ref>
  
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During [[Operation THUNDERSTRIKE]] the Lancers moved from their Capellan baseworld of [[Beid]] to [[Ares (system)|Ares]]. There they reinforced the [[4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry]], destroying the [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] in a surprise attack, as the 5th was not aware of the Lancers' shift in allegiance.  ''Sang-shao'' Doles personally killed Hasek's sister-in-law, General Serena Thomas-Hasek.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 224: ''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 25: "Confederation Strikes Back"</ref>
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The Blackwind Lancers destroyed the [[39th Avalon Hussars]] on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66, "Annihilation on Talon"</ref>
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The Blackwind Lancers destroyed the [[39th Avalon Hussars]] on [[Wernke]] with several thermonuclear strikes.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 66: "Annihilation on Talon"</ref>
 
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The Blackwind Lancers were destroyed defending the Celestial Palace on Sian against a Word of Blake assault (with mercenary support).  ''Sang-shao'' Doles died leading the defense of what appeared to be the Chancellor's ''[[Emperor]]'' on 19 September [[3070]]. This action checked the Word of Blake forces' advance, and they began to withdraw shortly afterwards.<ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 94: Track "Final Stand" - "Aftermath"</ref>
 
  
 
==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackwind Lancers'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Blackwind Lancers'''
 
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| ''[[Colonel]]''||[[Richard Tiberius Downing]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp91>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91: "Blackwind Lancers" - Unit Composition - 3025</ref>
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| ''[[Colonel]]''||[[Richard Tiberius Downing]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp91>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91, "Blackwind Lancers" - Unit Composition - 3025</ref>
 
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| ''Colonel''||[[Leonid Perrin]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20YUp29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp43>''Objective Raids'', p. 43: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
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| ''Colonel''||[[Leonid Perrin]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref name=20YUp29>''20 Year Update'', p. 29, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp43>''Objective Raids'', p. 43, "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref>
 
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| ''Colonel''||[[Warner Doles (Blackwind Lancers)|Warner Doles]]||[[3063]] - [[3070]]<ref name=FMCCp114>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 114: "Black Wind Lancers Unit Profile"</ref><ref name=FMUp34>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34: "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref><ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 94: Track "Final Stand" - "Aftermath"</ref>
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| ''Colonel''||[[Warner Doles (character)|Warner Doles]]||[[3063]] - [[3067]]<ref name=FMCCp114>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 114, "Black Wind LancersUnit Profile" </ref><ref name=FMUp34>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 34, "CCAF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
 
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3025===
 
===3025===
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'''Blackwind Lancers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s) (Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name=HLp91/><ref name=hslioap105>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105: "Deployment Table"</ref>
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'''Blackwind Lancers''' (3 [[Battalion]]s) (Veteran/Fanatical) <ref name=HLp91/><ref name=hslioap105>''House Liao (Confederation Capella)'', p. 105, "Deployment Table"</ref>
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* CO: ''Colonel'' Richard Tiberius
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* CO: ''Colonel'' Richard Tiberius  
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:* 1st Battalion: ''[[Major]]'' [[Oscar Foldess]]
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:* 1st Battalion: ''[[Major]]'' Oscar Foldess
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:* 2nd Battalion: ''Major'' [[Thadeus Tong]]
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:* 2nd Battalion: ''Major'' Thadeus Tong
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:* 3rd Battalion: ''Major'' [[Emmanuel Arsen]]
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:* 3rd Battalion: ''Major'' Emmanuel Arsen
  
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- Primarily a BattleMech unit consisting of ''[[Enforcer]]'' and ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMechs.<ref>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91: "Blackwind Lancers" - Primary BattleMechs</ref>
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- Primarily a BattleMech unit consisting of ''[[Enforcer]]'' and ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMechs.<ref>''House Liao (the Capellan Confederation)'', p. 91 "Blackwind Lancers" - Primary BattleMechs</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[St. Andre]] and also on [[Milos]].<ref name=HLCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 105</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[St. Andre]] and also on [[Milos]].<ref name=HLCC> House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p.105 </ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
 
'''Blackwind Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp29/>
 
'''Blackwind Lancers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=20YUp29/>
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* CO: ''Colonel'' Leonid Perrin<ref name=20YUp29/>
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* CO: ''Colonel'' Leonid Perrin <ref name=20YUp29/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Milos]].<ref name=20YUp29/>
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: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Milos]]. <ref name=20YUp29/>
  
 
===3054===
 
===3054===
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* CO/1st Regiment: ''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Zhan Caanan
 
* CO/1st Regiment: ''Lieutenant-Colonel'' Zhan Caanan
 
:* XO: ''Major'' Rebecca Tcho
 
:* XO: ''Major'' Rebecca Tcho
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- Fields Hovercraft and two lances ''[[SRM Carrier]]''
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- Fields Hovercrafts and two lances ''[[SRM Carrier]]''
  
 
'''85th Armor Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Green/Independent)<ref name=FMCCp114/>
 
'''85th Armor Grenadiers''' (1 Battalion/Green/Independent)<ref name=FMCCp114/>
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==Alternate Emblems==
 
==Alternate Emblems==
 
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Image:Blackwind_Lancers_Old.png ‎|Old Emblem (c. 3025)
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Image:Blackwind_Lancers_Old.png ‎|Old Emblem (c.3025)
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</gallery>  
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
 
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Threads of Ambition]]''
 
* ''[[The Killing Fields]]''
 
* ''[[The Killing Fields]]''
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Threads of Ambition]]''
 
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
 
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[[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|Blackwind Lancers]]
 
[[Category:St. Ives Compact Commands|Blackwind Lancers]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Blackwind Lancers]]
 
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands|Blackwind Lancers]]

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