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==History== | ==History== | ||
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The '''Death Commandos''' were created by [[Chancellor]] [[Tormax Liao]] in [[2988]] by drawing troops from the [[Warrior House]]s. This created an elite and fanatically loyal unit which also benefited from the unique training regimen imposed by the Warrior Houses - each member of the Death Commandos was a multi-skilled soldier. The Homeworld of the [[Death Commandos]] is [[Sian]]. | The '''Death Commandos''' were created by [[Chancellor]] [[Tormax Liao]] in [[2988]] by drawing troops from the [[Warrior House]]s. This created an elite and fanatically loyal unit which also benefited from the unique training regimen imposed by the Warrior Houses - each member of the Death Commandos was a multi-skilled soldier. The Homeworld of the [[Death Commandos]] is [[Sian]]. | ||
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Befitting their role, the Death Commandos have unrestricted access to whatever equipment they need. In another example of their wide-ranging authority, they can confiscate equipment from any other CCAF unit. In addition, each Death Commando is allowed two [['Mech]]s. | Befitting their role, the Death Commandos have unrestricted access to whatever equipment they need. In another example of their wide-ranging authority, they can confiscate equipment from any other CCAF unit. In addition, each Death Commando is allowed two [['Mech]]s. | ||
| − | + | ===4th Succession War=== | |
In recent history, the Death Commandos, then a single [[Battalion]] in strength, raided [[Kathil]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]], but were betrayed by intelligence passed to the [[Federated Suns]] by [[Justin Xiang Allard]]. Only nine Death Commandos returned from this mission. Near the end of the war, the Death Commandos supposedly attacked the [[NAIS]] on [[New Avalon]]. This was, in fact, a covert assault by the [[ComGuard]] of [[ComStar]], who disguised themselves as the Commandos. | In recent history, the Death Commandos, then a single [[Battalion]] in strength, raided [[Kathil]] during the [[Fourth Succession War]], but were betrayed by intelligence passed to the [[Federated Suns]] by [[Justin Xiang Allard]]. Only nine Death Commandos returned from this mission. Near the end of the war, the Death Commandos supposedly attacked the [[NAIS]] on [[New Avalon]]. This was, in fact, a covert assault by the [[ComGuard]] of [[ComStar]], who disguised themselves as the Commandos. | ||
| − | + | ===Andurien/Canopus Invasion=== | |
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| + | ===War of 3039=== | ||
It took until [[3041]] to rebuild the First Battalion, and a second Battalion was formed in [[3055]] with two [[Company|Companies]], reaching full strength in [[3060]]. The Death Commandos were always intended to be a full regiment, but the high standards for entry meant that recruiting was difficult. | It took until [[3041]] to rebuild the First Battalion, and a second Battalion was formed in [[3055]] with two [[Company|Companies]], reaching full strength in [[3060]]. The Death Commandos were always intended to be a full regiment, but the high standards for entry meant that recruiting was difficult. | ||
| − | + | ===Operation Guerrero=== | |
In [[3057]], prior to [[Operation Guerrero]], [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] sent Death Commando [[Loren Jaffray]] to [[Northwind]] as part of a plot to destroy the Highlanders for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was still deprived of the Highlanders' service. | In [[3057]], prior to [[Operation Guerrero]], [[Sun-Tzu Liao]] sent Death Commando [[Loren Jaffray]] to [[Northwind]] as part of a plot to destroy the Highlanders for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was still deprived of the Highlanders' service. | ||
| − | + | ===Operation Bulldog=== | |
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| + | ===Xin Sheng Campaign=== | ||
During the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]], the Death Commandos took over the pacification of [[Wei]] after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry|1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. | During the [[Xin Sheng Campaign]], the Death Commandos took over the pacification of [[Wei]] after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the [[1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry|1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]. | ||
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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
As of [[3063]], the Commanding Officer was ''[[Jiang-jun]]'' Michael Hyung-Tsei, who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first Commanding Officer who did not come from a Warrior House. | As of [[3063]], the Commanding Officer was ''[[Jiang-jun]]'' Michael Hyung-Tsei, who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first Commanding Officer who did not come from a Warrior House. | ||
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Contents
History
Formation
The Death Commandos were created by Chancellor Tormax Liao in 2988 by drawing troops from the Warrior Houses. This created an elite and fanatically loyal unit which also benefited from the unique training regimen imposed by the Warrior Houses - each member of the Death Commandos was a multi-skilled soldier. The Homeworld of the Death Commandos is Sian.
Unofficially known the Chancellor's "storm troopers", members of the Death Commandos have very wide latitude in the the performance of their duties. For example, they are allowed, on their own authority, to summarily execute any Capellan soldier, and even members of the nobility, under certain circumstances.
Their skills and wide ranging authority raised misgivings even within the CCAF, which were partially satisfied when Chancellor Maximilian Liao opened membership to any sufficiently distinguished CCAF officer in 3003.
Befitting their role, the Death Commandos have unrestricted access to whatever equipment they need. In another example of their wide-ranging authority, they can confiscate equipment from any other CCAF unit. In addition, each Death Commando is allowed two 'Mechs.
4th Succession War
In recent history, the Death Commandos, then a single Battalion in strength, raided Kathil during the Fourth Succession War, but were betrayed by intelligence passed to the Federated Suns by Justin Xiang Allard. Only nine Death Commandos returned from this mission. Near the end of the war, the Death Commandos supposedly attacked the NAIS on New Avalon. This was, in fact, a covert assault by the ComGuard of ComStar, who disguised themselves as the Commandos.
Andurien/Canopus Invasion
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War of 3039
It took until 3041 to rebuild the First Battalion, and a second Battalion was formed in 3055 with two Companies, reaching full strength in 3060. The Death Commandos were always intended to be a full regiment, but the high standards for entry meant that recruiting was difficult.
Operation Guerrero
In 3057, prior to Operation Guerrero, Sun-Tzu Liao sent Death Commando Loren Jaffray to Northwind as part of a plot to destroy the Highlanders for their betrayal of the Confederation during the Fourth War. Jaffray, the son of former Highlander members who had remained in House Liao's service after the war, ultimately defected to the Highlanders, which the Chancellor apparently did not object to as the Federated Commonwealth was still deprived of the Highlanders' service.
Operation Bulldog
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Xin Sheng Campaign
During the Xin Sheng Campaign, the Death Commandos took over the pacification of Wei after a 'rebel' nerve gas attack killed an entire Battalion of the 1st McCarron's Armored Cavalry.
Jihad
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Officers
As of 3063, the Commanding Officer was Jiang-jun Michael Hyung-Tsei, who had been in command for the past fifteen years. He was the first Commanding Officer who did not come from a Warrior House.
Tactics
Composition[1]
3063
Death Commandos (2 Battalions/Elite/Fanatical)
- 1st Battalion: Sang-shao Thad Roonstock
- 2nd Battalion: Sang-shao Vladimir Korskav
- Independent Command Lance
Notes
- Trained in all forms of combat.
- All Death Commandos are officers, holding a rank one grade above that required for their position in the unit, which allows them to take command of other CCAF forces as necessary.
References
- ↑ Fiel Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 68 - "Death Commandos Profile"
Bibliography
- Field Manual: Capellan Confederation
- Highlander Gambit (novel)
- Threads of Ambition (novel)
- Dagger Point (novel)