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==History==
 
==History==
Founded after the [[Reunification War]] the unit stayed, for the next fe wcenturies, on the side of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. For a short time they signed a contract with the [[Federated Commmonwealth]] in exchange for upgrades, but the Davions didn't stand by their word. The Highlanders returned to their home state and during the next years the command defended several planets against bandit raiders. Tragedy struck the force in 3067 after a successful bombing attempt against the unit's senior staff. The force behind the assassination was a group of three different pirate bands.<ref name=FM:MRp55>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 55, "Canopian Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref>
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===Pre-Jihad===
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Founded after the [[Reunification War]], the unit stayed on the side of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] for the next few wcenturies. For a short time they signed a contract with the [[Federated Commmonwealth]] in exchange for upgrades, but the Davionists didn't stand by their word. The Highlanders returned to their home state and during the next years the command defended several planets against bandit raiders. Tragedy struck the force in [[3067]] after a successful bombing attempt against the unit's senior staff. The force behind the assassination was a group of three different pirate bands.<ref name=FM:MRp55>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 55, "Canopian Highlanders Unit Profile"</ref>
  
During the Jihad, the unit defended the Magistracy. By [[3079]] the Canopian Highlanders had survived the Jihad and formally merged with the [[MAF]].<ref>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 19</ref> They became the third unit of the [[Magistracy Highlanders]] brigade, and were stationed on [[Cate's Hold]] and [[Brixtana]].<ref name=frp10>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 10</ref>  
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===Jihad===
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During the [[Jihad]], the unit defended the Magistracy. By [[3079]], the '''Canopian Highlanders''' had survived the Jihad and formally merged with the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 19</ref> They became the third unit of the [[Magistracy Highlanders]] brigade, and were stationed on [[Cate's Hold]] and [[Brixtana]].<ref name=frp10>''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 10</ref>  
  
 
In [[3085]] the regiment had assembled all its units on Cate's Hold. The unit had also rebuilt to within 20% of its nominal strength.<ref name=FM3085p149/>
 
In [[3085]] the regiment had assembled all its units on Cate's Hold. The unit had also rebuilt to within 20% of its nominal strength.<ref name=FM3085p149/>

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The Canopian Highlanders were a mercenary unit that formed after the Reunification War.

History

Pre-Jihad

Founded after the Reunification War, the unit stayed on the side of the Magistracy of Canopus for the next few wcenturies. For a short time they signed a contract with the Federated Commmonwealth in exchange for upgrades, but the Davionists didn't stand by their word. The Highlanders returned to their home state and during the next years the command defended several planets against bandit raiders. Tragedy struck the force in 3067 after a successful bombing attempt against the unit's senior staff. The force behind the assassination was a group of three different pirate bands.[1]

Jihad

During the Jihad, the unit defended the Magistracy. By 3079, the Canopian Highlanders had survived the Jihad and formally merged with the Magistracy Armed Forces.[2] They became the third unit of the Magistracy Highlanders brigade, and were stationed on Cate's Hold and Brixtana.[3]

In 3085 the regiment had assembled all its units on Cate's Hold. The unit had also rebuilt to within 20% of its nominal strength.[4]

Officers

As of 3025 the commanding officer was Major Harrison Long.[5]

As of 3050 the commanding officer was Colonel Nortbert Kingelt.[6]

As of 3054 the commanding officer was Colonel Oscar Long.[7]

As of 3067 the commanding officer was Colonel Judith Wood.[1]

As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Marie Sklodowska.[4]

Tactics

  • First battalion uses defensive tactics.
  • Second battalion soften up the enemy until they break as a unit.
  • Third battalion uses unorthodox maneuvers.

Support

The unit can count on and experienced staff of technicians.[1]

Mercenary Rating

Dragoon Rating: A+

Composition History

3025

Canopian Highlanders[5]

  • CO: Major Harrison Long

Long's Light Lancers (Regular/Reliable)[5]

MacGraw's Marauders (Regular/Reliable)[5]

  • CO: Commander Norbert Kingelt

3050

Canopian Highlanders (3 Battalions)[6]

  • CO: Colonel Norbert Kingelt

Long's Light Lancers (Regular/Reliable)[6]

  • CO: Major Oscar Long

MacGraw's Marauders (Regular/Reliable)[6]

  • CO: Major Judith Wood

Nellie's Naughties (Green/Reliable)[6]

  • CO: Major Dorothy Skaw

3054

Canopian Highlanders (3 Battalions)[7]

  • CO: Colonel Oscar Long

Long's Light Lancers (Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Major Daniel Hale

McGraw's Marauders (Veteran/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Major Judith Wood

Nellie's Naughties (Green/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Major Dorothy Skaw

3067

Canopian Highlanders(1 Regiment/Regular/Fanatical)[1]

  • CO: Colonel Judith Wood
  • XO: Major Marie Sklodowska

-One third of the unit is upgraded

The Dawn Patrol(1 Wing/Regular/Fanatical)[1]

  • Wing Commander: Major Amedeo Avagadro

- The First Flight includes medium fighters.

- The Second Flight light units.

The Bannermen(2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)[1]

  • Infantry Commander: Colonel Dorothy Crowfoot
    • 1st Regiment: Major Rosalind Franklin
    • 2nd Regiment: Major Irene Joliot-Curie

- The command company uses VTOLs for support.

- The first Regiment deploys the companies independently

- The Second use larger formation.

3079

After the Jihad, the Canopian Highlanders were reduced to three-fourths of their pre-Jihad strength.[3]

3085

Canopian Highlanders (Veteran/Fanatical)[4]

  • CO: Colonel Marie Sklodowska

The Dawn Patrol (Wing/Veteran/Fanatical)[4]

The Bannermen (2 Regiments/Green/Fanatical)[4]

  • CO: Colonel Wieslaw Kopecky

Notes

Gallery


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised, p. 55, "Canopian Highlanders Unit Profile"
  2. Field Report: Periphery, p. 19
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Report: Periphery, p. 10
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 149, "MAF Deployment Table - 3085"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 The Periphery (1988), p. 99, "MAF Deployment Table - 3025"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 20 Year Update, p. 78, "MAF Deployment Table - 3050"
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Objective Raids, p. 47, "MAF Deployment Table - 3054"

Bibliography