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Line 15: ==History== ==History== − '''Brion's Legion''' was a mercenary unit that entered the service of [[House Kurita]] in [[3013]].<ref name=MW123>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 123</ref> The regiment fared poorly, often being in the wrong place at the wrong time,<ref name=MW123/> and took a severe beating on [[Tancredi II]] because their [[Draconis Combine]] employers failed to adequately support them. As of [[3025]] they were reduced to two battalions (implied to be understrength), and trying to rebuild their strength. They were assigned to the [[Ashio Prefecture]] and stationed on the planet [[Murchison]] by 3025.<ref name=MW123/><ref name=HK->''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. ?</ref> + '''Brion's Legion''' was a mercenary unit that entered the service of [[House Kurita]] in [[3013]].<ref name=MW123>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 123</ref> The regiment fared poorly, often being in the wrong place at the wrong time,<ref name=MW123/> and took a severe beating on [[Tancredi II]] because their [[Draconis Combine]] employers failed to adequately support them. As of [[3025]] they were reduced to two battalions (implied to be understrength), and trying to rebuild their strength. They were assigned to the [[Ashio Prefecture]] and stationed on the planet [[Murchison]] by 3025.<ref name=HK-> ''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'' p. </ref><ref name=MW123/> ===Fourth Succession War=== ===Fourth Succession War=== − With the advent of the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Legion was paired with the [[Ninth Dieron Regulars]] for an attack on the [[Federated Suns]] planet [[David]].<ref name=FSW1-p80>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 80</ref> It is on this world that the fate of the Legion was changed forever. The Legion and the Dieron Regulars attacked the on-planet forces, specifically the [[Twelfth Deneb Light Cavalry]], as part of the Draconis Combine's response to Davion aggression. Initially the attack went well, with the Kurita forces successfully landing all forces, but soon turned inconclusive as the Cavalry were augmented by local militia and civilian actions. Despite this, the Draconis forces continued to push the Federated Suns' lighter units. Finally, the Light Cavalry found a defensive position and turned to fight.<ref name=FSW2-28>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 28</ref> + With the advent of the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Legion was paired with the [[Ninth Dieron Regulars]] for an attack on the [[Federated Suns]] planet [[David]].<ref name=FSW1-p80>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p.80</ref> It is on this world that the fate of the Legion was changed forever. The Legion and the Dieron Regulars attacked the on-planet forces, specifically the [[Twelfth Deneb Light Cavalry]], as part of the Draconis Combine's response to Davion aggression. Initially the attack went well, with the Kurita forces successfully landing all forces, but soon turned inconclusive as the Cavalry were augmented by local militia and civilian actions. Despite this, the Draconis forces continued to push the Federated Suns' lighter units. Finally, the Light Cavalry found a defensive position and turned to fight.<ref name=FSW2-28>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'' p.28</ref> The Legion spearheaded the Draconis Combine's attack and advanced to engage. With the assistance of local farmer [[Tybalt Jones]],<ref>''Simple Farmer''</ref> a Cavalry ploy identified the 'Mech of the Legion's leader, Colonel [[Pythonius Brion]], and it was destroyed by the combined fire of an entire battalion. Demoralized, the Legion retreated from the field of battle closely pursued by the Light Cavalry. Realizing their situation, the Legion fled to the local [[ComStar]] station and appealed for sanctuary, which was granted. When told of this, [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was heard saying he had no use for "that collection of cowardly daffodil-sniffers" and washed his hands of the unit forever.<ref name=FSW2-28/> The Legion spearheaded the Draconis Combine's attack and advanced to engage. With the assistance of local farmer [[Tybalt Jones]],<ref>''Simple Farmer''</ref> a Cavalry ploy identified the 'Mech of the Legion's leader, Colonel [[Pythonius Brion]], and it was destroyed by the combined fire of an entire battalion. Demoralized, the Legion retreated from the field of battle closely pursued by the Light Cavalry. Realizing their situation, the Legion fled to the local [[ComStar]] station and appealed for sanctuary, which was granted. When told of this, [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was heard saying he had no use for "that collection of cowardly daffodil-sniffers" and washed his hands of the unit forever.<ref name=FSW2-28/> − ComStar at this time desired a more visible military presence and preferred to keep the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces still secret. With this in mind, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] contacted Colonel [[Octavius Brion]], son of Pythonius, and offered the disgraced Legion a contract with ComStar, bringing the Legion back up to a full [[Regiment]] using [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]]s and upgraded the remainder using [[Star League]] era technologies. They also enrolled the Legion personnel in ComStar's [[Sandhurst Military Academy|rigorous MechWarrior training programs]], resulting in an overall upgrade of the unit. Over time the Legion was expanded to a second regiment to better support their role as a garrison unit for ComStar assets.<ref name=FMM-44-46>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' pp. 44–45</ref><ref name="CMMercP26">''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 26</ref> + ComStar at this time desired a more visible military presence and preferred to keep the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces still secret. With this in mind, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] contacted Colonel [[Octavius Brion]], son of Pythonius, and offered the disgraced Legion a contract with ComStar, bringing the Legion back up to a full [[Regiment]] using [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]]s and upgraded the remainder using [[Star League]] era technologies. They also enrolled the Legion personnel in ComStar's [[Sandhurst Military Academy|rigorous MechWarrior training programs]], resulting in an overall upgrade of the unit. Over time the Legion was expanded to a second regiment to better support their role as a garrison unit for ComStar assets.<ref name=FMM-44-46>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' pp. 44-45</ref><ref name="CMMercP26">''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 26</ref> ===Post Clan Invasion=== ===Post Clan Invasion=== With the public revelation of the existence of the Com Guards, Brion's Legion was assigned to the [[Terran Defense Force]] under [[Precentor]] IV [[Ralph Marchino]] as part of the Home Guard for the [[Terra|Sol star system]]. Though they spent many years as a ComStar mercenary unit, the Legion has always held to the command and organizational structures of the [[Inner Sphere]] standard militaries.<ref name=FMM-44-46/><ref name="CMMercP26"/> With the public revelation of the existence of the Com Guards, Brion's Legion was assigned to the [[Terran Defense Force]] under [[Precentor]] IV [[Ralph Marchino]] as part of the Home Guard for the [[Terra|Sol star system]]. Though they spent many years as a ComStar mercenary unit, the Legion has always held to the command and organizational structures of the [[Inner Sphere]] standard militaries.<ref name=FMM-44-46/><ref name="CMMercP26"/> − The Legion's status as a ComStar-contracted mercenary command ended in [[3058]]. With the fighting in the [[Chaos March]] heating up and mercenary contracts in this region becoming more lucrative the Legion command decided to end its contract with ComStar and prove it had recovered from its disastrous showing during the Fourth Succession War. This decision would have grave impacts on the future of ComStar and on the Inner Sphere itself, with the [[Word of Blake]] masquerading as the [[Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]] intended to replace the Legion, allowing the Blakists a foothold to successfully launch [[Operation Odysseus]]. <ref name=SS-100>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 100: "The Fall of Terra - Opening Moves"</ref><ref name=TFOT-7>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 7: "Operation Odysseus - Gathering Storm"</ref> + The Legion's status as a ComStar-contracted mercenary command ended in [[3058]]. With the fighting in the [[Chaos March]] heating up and mercenary contracts in this region becoming more lucrative the Legion command decided to end its contract with ComStar and prove it had recovered from its disastrous showing during the Fourth Succession War. This decision would have grave impacts on the future of ComStar and on the Inner Sphere itself, with the [[Word of Blake]] masquerading as the [[Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]] intended to replace the Legion, allowing the Blakists a foothold to successfully launch [[Operation Odysseus]]. <ref name=SS-100>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 100 "The Fall of Terra - Opening Moves"</ref> <ref name=TFOT-7>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 7 "Operation Odysseus - Gathering Storm"</ref> Their first contract was with the independent world [[Pleione]] in the Chaos March. Though they did well, their lack of experience in contract negotiation caused numerous issues, specifically in conceding command to local militia commanders. Though they were hampered by an insecure and tentative commander, they did eventually force the attacking Federated Suns [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] off world. This success went a long way in restoring the reputation the unit had been lacking since their actions during the Fourth Succession War.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> Their first contract was with the independent world [[Pleione]] in the Chaos March. Though they did well, their lack of experience in contract negotiation caused numerous issues, specifically in conceding command to local militia commanders. Though they were hampered by an insecure and tentative commander, they did eventually force the attacking Federated Suns [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] off world. This success went a long way in restoring the reputation the unit had been lacking since their actions during the Fourth Succession War.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> Line 33:
Line 33: In the following years the unit gained experience in contract negotiations and retained increasing autonomy with each new contract. In late 3058, the Legion took a contract with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was assigned to defend [[Tomans]] against [[Clan]] incursions into Commonwealth space.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> In the following years the unit gained experience in contract negotiations and retained increasing autonomy with each new contract. In late 3058, the Legion took a contract with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was assigned to defend [[Tomans]] against [[Clan]] incursions into Commonwealth space.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> − In [[3064]], Brion's Legion was rushed to the planet [[Rasalgethi]] in response to a [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] attack on this planet. There they supported elements of the [[Kelenfold PTM]] and [[Snord's Irregulars]] in some of the heaviest fighting they had faced since the fateful battle on David in the Fourth Succession War. The chaotic nature of the battle forced the Legion to abandon its preferred tactics of mass formation long-range fighting in favor of a more fluid and flexible approach. They became adept at the use of lures, traps and ambushes as well as battlefield deception tactics to hide the composition and placement of their forces. Though they took substantial damage in this campaign, primarily to the First Regiment, Brion's Legion came out of this trial with a renewed sense of accomplishment and a reputation as a stalwart band of mercenaries.<ref name=MS-2224>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 24</ref> + In [[3064]], Brion's Legion was rushed to the planet [[Rasalgethi]] in response to a [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] attack on this planet. There they supported elements of the [[Kelenfold PTM]] and [[Snord's Irregulars]] in some of the heaviest fighting they had faced since the fateful battle on David in the Fourth Succession War. The chaotic nature of the battle forced the Legion to abandon its preferred tactics of mass formation long-range fighting in favor of a more fluid and flexible approach. They became adept at the use of lures, traps and ambushes as well as battlefield deception tactics to hide the composition and placement of their forces. Though they took substantial damage in this campaign, primarily to the First Regiment, Brion's Legion came out of this trial with a renewed sense of accomplishment and a reputation as a stalwart band of mercenaries.<ref name=MS-2224>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p.24 </ref> − With the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the First Regiment was assigned to defend the once hostile Marik border again. On [[Mizar]] they met the [[Steel Guard]] in combat and retreated after serious losses. In [[3069]], they returned prepared and defeated the Marik forces on planet.<ref name=MSUp37>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 37</ref> + With the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the First Regiment was assigned to defend the once hostile Marik border again. On [[Mizar]] they met the [[Steel Guard]] in combat and retreated after serious losses. In [[3069]], they returned prepared and defeated the Marik forces on planet. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 37</ref> − The Second Regiment was assigned at the beginning of the Jihad as a reserve to the Bolan Province. Stationed on [[Bolan]], the mercs had difficulty calming the situation down. After losing some units to ambushes the command increased their cooperation with the local leader. This events led to the rumors of their being the "pet" mercs of the planetary leader.<ref name=MSUp37/> When the [[Fifty-second Shadow Division]] struck at Bolan on 17 February [[3074]], the defending Second Regiment was shattered and Bolan City razed.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48: "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> + The Second Regiment was assigned at the beginning of the Jihad as a reserve to the Bolan Province. Stationed on [[Bolan]], the mercs had difficulty calming the situation down. After losing some units to ambushes the command increased their cooperation with the local leader. This events led to the rumors of their being the "pet" mercs of the planetary leader.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 37</ref> When the [[Fifty-second Shadow Division]] struck at Bolan on 17 February [[3074]], the defending Second Regiment was shattered and Bolan City razed.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> After the [[Jihad]] ended, the First Regiment was assigned to garrison [[Son Hoa]].<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> After the [[Jihad]] ended, the First Regiment was assigned to garrison [[Son Hoa]].<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> Line 52:
Line 52: | [[Colonel]]||[[Pythonius Brion]]||[[3013]] - [[3028]]<ref name=FSW2-28/><ref name=HK-/> | [[Colonel]]||[[Pythonius Brion]]||[[3013]] - [[3028]]<ref name=FSW2-28/><ref name=HK-/> |- |- − | Colonal||[[Octavius Brion]]||3028 - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160: "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> + | Colonal||[[Octavius Brion]]||3028 - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |- |- |} |} Line 61:
Line 61: ==Unit Composition History== ==Unit Composition History== ===3025=== ===3025=== − '''Brion's Legion''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HKTDCp133>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 133: "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> + '''Brion's Legion''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HKTDCp133>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 133, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> :* CO: Colonel Pythonius Brion<ref name=HKTDCp133/> :* CO: Colonel Pythonius Brion<ref name=HKTDCp133/> − : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Murchison]].<ref name=HKTDCp133/> + : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Murchison]]. <ref name=HKTDCp133/> ===3050=== ===3050=== Line 80:
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | '''Brion's Legion''' was a mercenary unit that entered the service of [[House Kurita]] in [[3013]].<ref name=MW123>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 123</ref> The regiment fared poorly, often being in the wrong place at the wrong time,<ref name=MW123/> and took a severe beating on [[Tancredi II]] because their [[Draconis Combine]] employers failed to adequately support them. As of [[3025]] they were reduced to two battalions (implied to be understrength), and trying to rebuild their strength. They were assigned to the [[Ashio Prefecture]] and stationed on the planet [[Murchison]] by 3025. | + | '''Brion's Legion''' was a mercenary unit that entered the service of [[House Kurita]] in [[3013]].<ref name=MW123>''MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game'', p. 123</ref> The regiment fared poorly, often being in the wrong place at the wrong time,<ref name=MW123/> and took a severe beating on [[Tancredi II]] because their [[Draconis Combine]] employers failed to adequately support them. As of [[3025]] they were reduced to two battalions (implied to be understrength), and trying to rebuild their strength. They were assigned to the [[Ashio Prefecture]] and stationed on the planet [[Murchison]] by 3025.<ref name=HK-> ''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'' p. </ref><ref name=MW123/> |
===Fourth Succession War=== | ===Fourth Succession War=== | ||
| − | With the advent of the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Legion was paired with the [[Ninth Dieron Regulars]] for an attack on the [[Federated Suns]] planet [[David]].<ref name=FSW1-p80>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' | + | With the advent of the [[Fourth Succession War]] the Legion was paired with the [[Ninth Dieron Regulars]] for an attack on the [[Federated Suns]] planet [[David]].<ref name=FSW1-p80>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'' p.80</ref> It is on this world that the fate of the Legion was changed forever. The Legion and the Dieron Regulars attacked the on-planet forces, specifically the [[Twelfth Deneb Light Cavalry]], as part of the Draconis Combine's response to Davion aggression. Initially the attack went well, with the Kurita forces successfully landing all forces, but soon turned inconclusive as the Cavalry were augmented by local militia and civilian actions. Despite this, the Draconis forces continued to push the Federated Suns' lighter units. Finally, the Light Cavalry found a defensive position and turned to fight.<ref name=FSW2-28>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'' p.28</ref> |
The Legion spearheaded the Draconis Combine's attack and advanced to engage. With the assistance of local farmer [[Tybalt Jones]],<ref>''Simple Farmer''</ref> a Cavalry ploy identified the 'Mech of the Legion's leader, Colonel [[Pythonius Brion]], and it was destroyed by the combined fire of an entire battalion. Demoralized, the Legion retreated from the field of battle closely pursued by the Light Cavalry. Realizing their situation, the Legion fled to the local [[ComStar]] station and appealed for sanctuary, which was granted. When told of this, [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was heard saying he had no use for "that collection of cowardly daffodil-sniffers" and washed his hands of the unit forever.<ref name=FSW2-28/> | The Legion spearheaded the Draconis Combine's attack and advanced to engage. With the assistance of local farmer [[Tybalt Jones]],<ref>''Simple Farmer''</ref> a Cavalry ploy identified the 'Mech of the Legion's leader, Colonel [[Pythonius Brion]], and it was destroyed by the combined fire of an entire battalion. Demoralized, the Legion retreated from the field of battle closely pursued by the Light Cavalry. Realizing their situation, the Legion fled to the local [[ComStar]] station and appealed for sanctuary, which was granted. When told of this, [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] was heard saying he had no use for "that collection of cowardly daffodil-sniffers" and washed his hands of the unit forever.<ref name=FSW2-28/> | ||
| − | ComStar at this time desired a more visible military presence and preferred to keep the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces still secret. With this in mind, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] contacted Colonel [[Octavius Brion]], son of Pythonius, and offered the disgraced Legion a contract with ComStar, bringing the Legion back up to a full [[Regiment]] using [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]]s and upgraded the remainder using [[Star League]] era technologies. They also enrolled the Legion personnel in ComStar's [[Sandhurst Military Academy|rigorous MechWarrior training programs]], resulting in an overall upgrade of the unit. Over time the Legion was expanded to a second regiment to better support their role as a garrison unit for ComStar assets.<ref name=FMM-44-46>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' pp. | + | ComStar at this time desired a more visible military presence and preferred to keep the [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] forces still secret. With this in mind, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] contacted Colonel [[Octavius Brion]], son of Pythonius, and offered the disgraced Legion a contract with ComStar, bringing the Legion back up to a full [[Regiment]] using [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]]s and upgraded the remainder using [[Star League]] era technologies. They also enrolled the Legion personnel in ComStar's [[Sandhurst Military Academy|rigorous MechWarrior training programs]], resulting in an overall upgrade of the unit. Over time the Legion was expanded to a second regiment to better support their role as a garrison unit for ComStar assets.<ref name=FMM-44-46>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'' pp. 44-45</ref><ref name="CMMercP26">''Combat Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 26</ref> |
===Post Clan Invasion=== | ===Post Clan Invasion=== | ||
With the public revelation of the existence of the Com Guards, Brion's Legion was assigned to the [[Terran Defense Force]] under [[Precentor]] IV [[Ralph Marchino]] as part of the Home Guard for the [[Terra|Sol star system]]. Though they spent many years as a ComStar mercenary unit, the Legion has always held to the command and organizational structures of the [[Inner Sphere]] standard militaries.<ref name=FMM-44-46/><ref name="CMMercP26"/> | With the public revelation of the existence of the Com Guards, Brion's Legion was assigned to the [[Terran Defense Force]] under [[Precentor]] IV [[Ralph Marchino]] as part of the Home Guard for the [[Terra|Sol star system]]. Though they spent many years as a ComStar mercenary unit, the Legion has always held to the command and organizational structures of the [[Inner Sphere]] standard militaries.<ref name=FMM-44-46/><ref name="CMMercP26"/> | ||
| − | The Legion's status as a ComStar-contracted mercenary command ended in [[3058]]. With the fighting in the [[Chaos March]] heating up and mercenary contracts in this region becoming more lucrative the Legion command decided to end its contract with ComStar and prove it had recovered from its disastrous showing during the Fourth Succession War. This decision would have grave impacts on the future of ComStar and on the Inner Sphere itself, with the [[Word of Blake]] masquerading as the [[Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]] intended to replace the Legion, allowing the Blakists a foothold to successfully launch [[Operation Odysseus]]. <ref name=SS-100>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 100 | + | The Legion's status as a ComStar-contracted mercenary command ended in [[3058]]. With the fighting in the [[Chaos March]] heating up and mercenary contracts in this region becoming more lucrative the Legion command decided to end its contract with ComStar and prove it had recovered from its disastrous showing during the Fourth Succession War. This decision would have grave impacts on the future of ComStar and on the Inner Sphere itself, with the [[Word of Blake]] masquerading as the [[Twenty-first Centauri Lancers]] intended to replace the Legion, allowing the Blakists a foothold to successfully launch [[Operation Odysseus]]. <ref name=SS-100>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 100 "The Fall of Terra - Opening Moves"</ref> <ref name=TFOT-7>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 7 "Operation Odysseus - Gathering Storm"</ref> |
Their first contract was with the independent world [[Pleione]] in the Chaos March. Though they did well, their lack of experience in contract negotiation caused numerous issues, specifically in conceding command to local militia commanders. Though they were hampered by an insecure and tentative commander, they did eventually force the attacking Federated Suns [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] off world. This success went a long way in restoring the reputation the unit had been lacking since their actions during the Fourth Succession War.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> | Their first contract was with the independent world [[Pleione]] in the Chaos March. Though they did well, their lack of experience in contract negotiation caused numerous issues, specifically in conceding command to local militia commanders. Though they were hampered by an insecure and tentative commander, they did eventually force the attacking Federated Suns [[Twelfth Vegan Rangers]] off world. This success went a long way in restoring the reputation the unit had been lacking since their actions during the Fourth Succession War.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> | ||
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In the following years the unit gained experience in contract negotiations and retained increasing autonomy with each new contract. In late 3058, the Legion took a contract with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was assigned to defend [[Tomans]] against [[Clan]] incursions into Commonwealth space.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> | In the following years the unit gained experience in contract negotiations and retained increasing autonomy with each new contract. In late 3058, the Legion took a contract with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and was assigned to defend [[Tomans]] against [[Clan]] incursions into Commonwealth space.<ref name=FMM-44-46/> | ||
| − | In [[3064]], Brion's Legion was rushed to the planet [[Rasalgethi]] in response to a [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] attack on this planet. There they supported elements of the [[Kelenfold PTM]] and [[Snord's Irregulars]] in some of the heaviest fighting they had faced since the fateful battle on David in the Fourth Succession War. The chaotic nature of the battle forced the Legion to abandon its preferred tactics of mass formation long-range fighting in favor of a more fluid and flexible approach. They became adept at the use of lures, traps and ambushes as well as battlefield deception tactics to hide the composition and placement of their forces. Though they took substantial damage in this campaign, primarily to the First Regiment, Brion's Legion came out of this trial with a renewed sense of accomplishment and a reputation as a stalwart band of mercenaries.<ref name=MS-2224>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 24</ref> | + | In [[3064]], Brion's Legion was rushed to the planet [[Rasalgethi]] in response to a [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] attack on this planet. There they supported elements of the [[Kelenfold PTM]] and [[Snord's Irregulars]] in some of the heaviest fighting they had faced since the fateful battle on David in the Fourth Succession War. The chaotic nature of the battle forced the Legion to abandon its preferred tactics of mass formation long-range fighting in favor of a more fluid and flexible approach. They became adept at the use of lures, traps and ambushes as well as battlefield deception tactics to hide the composition and placement of their forces. Though they took substantial damage in this campaign, primarily to the First Regiment, Brion's Legion came out of this trial with a renewed sense of accomplishment and a reputation as a stalwart band of mercenaries.<ref name=MS-2224>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p.24 </ref> |
| − | With the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the First Regiment was assigned to defend the once hostile Marik border again. On [[Mizar]] they met the [[Steel Guard]] in combat and retreated after serious losses. In [[3069]], they returned prepared and defeated the Marik forces on planet.<ref | + | With the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the First Regiment was assigned to defend the once hostile Marik border again. On [[Mizar]] they met the [[Steel Guard]] in combat and retreated after serious losses. In [[3069]], they returned prepared and defeated the Marik forces on planet. <ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 37</ref> |
| − | The Second Regiment was assigned at the beginning of the Jihad as a reserve to the Bolan Province. Stationed on [[Bolan]], the mercs had difficulty calming the situation down. After losing some units to ambushes the command increased their cooperation with the local leader. This events led to the rumors of their being the "pet" mercs of the planetary leader.<ref | + | The Second Regiment was assigned at the beginning of the Jihad as a reserve to the Bolan Province. Stationed on [[Bolan]], the mercs had difficulty calming the situation down. After losing some units to ambushes the command increased their cooperation with the local leader. This events led to the rumors of their being the "pet" mercs of the planetary leader.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 37</ref> When the [[Fifty-second Shadow Division]] struck at Bolan on 17 February [[3074]], the defending Second Regiment was shattered and Bolan City razed.<ref name="JHS3076p48">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 48, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp52">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
After the [[Jihad]] ended, the First Regiment was assigned to garrison [[Son Hoa]].<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> | After the [[Jihad]] ended, the First Regiment was assigned to garrison [[Son Hoa]].<ref name=frla18>''Field Report: LAAF'', p. 18</ref> | ||
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Pythonius Brion]]||[[3013]] - [[3028]]<ref name=FSW2-28/><ref name=HK-/> | | [[Colonel]]||[[Pythonius Brion]]||[[3013]] - [[3028]]<ref name=FSW2-28/><ref name=HK-/> | ||
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| − | | Colonal||[[Octavius Brion]]||3028 - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160 | + | | Colonal||[[Octavius Brion]]||3028 - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p160>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 160, "Mercenary Forces Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
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==Unit Composition History== | ==Unit Composition History== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | '''Brion's Legion''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HKTDCp133>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 133 | + | '''Brion's Legion''' (2 Battalions/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=HKTDCp133>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 133, "DCMS Deployment Table"</ref> |
:* CO: Colonel Pythonius Brion<ref name=HKTDCp133/> | :* CO: Colonel Pythonius Brion<ref name=HKTDCp133/> | ||
| − | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Murchison]].<ref name=HKTDCp133/> | + | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Murchison]]. <ref name=HKTDCp133/> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Combat Manual: Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | * ''[[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar]]'' | ||
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* ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | * ''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2]]'' | ||
* ''[[Simple Farmer]]'' (in: ''[[Total Warfare]]'') | * ''[[Simple Farmer]]'' (in: ''[[Total Warfare]]'') | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||