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Line 15: ===Performance=== ===Performance=== − The KungsArmé has shown a remarkable level of competence, considering its short history as an active national force. Their ability to face the renegade [[DCMS]] units during the [[Ronin War]] as well as their ongoing campaign against raiders and periphery pirates has forged them into an impressive and cohesive fighting force.<ref name=20Y-49/> + The KungsArmé has shown a remarkable level of competence, considering its short history as an active national force. Their ability to face the renegade [[DCMS]] units during the [[Ronin Wars]] as well as their ongoing campaign against raiders and periphery pirates has forged them into an impressive and cohesive fighting force.<ref name=20Y-49/> The assistance of both the LCAF and DCMS in the process of forging this fighting force cannot and should not be discounted. The [[LCAF]] committed resources, in the form of the Tyr Regiment,<ref name=20Y-45>''20 Year Update'' p.45</ref> and personnel to guide, advise and help lead the nascent national army during their initial conflicts,<ref name=20Y-46>''20 Year Update'' p.46</ref> while the DCMS sent units to support as well as personnel to advise and command during this same period.<ref name=20Y-46/> Though several incidents have occurred between the KungsArmé and the forces allied with them, few were of any consequence and relations between the KungsArmé and the forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] are openly respectful if not expressly congenial. With the withdrawal of the supporting forces from [[Steiner]] and [[Kurita]], the duties of defense and protection fall squarely on the KungsArmé, and they have consistently risen to the challenge.<ref name=20Y-49/> The assistance of both the LCAF and DCMS in the process of forging this fighting force cannot and should not be discounted. The [[LCAF]] committed resources, in the form of the Tyr Regiment,<ref name=20Y-45>''20 Year Update'' p.45</ref> and personnel to guide, advise and help lead the nascent national army during their initial conflicts,<ref name=20Y-46>''20 Year Update'' p.46</ref> while the DCMS sent units to support as well as personnel to advise and command during this same period.<ref name=20Y-46/> Though several incidents have occurred between the KungsArmé and the forces allied with them, few were of any consequence and relations between the KungsArmé and the forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] are openly respectful if not expressly congenial. With the withdrawal of the supporting forces from [[Steiner]] and [[Kurita]], the duties of defense and protection fall squarely on the KungsArmé, and they have consistently risen to the challenge.<ref name=20Y-49/> − Since the Ronin War the most serious threat came not from the [[Inner Sphere]] but rather from the [[Periphery]]. From the date of their independence the Free Rasalhague Republic became a target for the less reputable of the Periphery's denizens. They viewed the Republic as a fat target simply waiting to be taken. As these raids continued so has the KungsArmé's ability to counter the preferred tactics of these pirate bands and raiding parties. In fact the KungsArmé has become the equal to any military within the Inner Sphere as far as small unit tactics are concerned. It is only in the fielding and management of larger operations, such as multiregimental and combined-arms actions, that the lack of experience of the KungsArmé Command is truly exposed.<ref name=20Y-49/> + Since the Ronin Wars the most serious threat came not from the [[Inner Sphere]] but rather from the [[Periphery]]. From the date of their independence the Free Rasalhague Republic became a target for the less reputable of the Periphery's denizens. They viewed the Republic as a fat target simply waiting to be taken. As these raids continued so has the KungsArmé's ability to counter the preferred tactics of these pirate bands and raiding parties. In fact the KungsArmé has become the equal to any military within the Inner Sphere as far as small unit tactics are concerned. It is only in the fielding and management of larger operations, such as multiregimental and combined-arms actions, that the lack of experience of the KungsArmé Command is truly exposed.<ref name=20Y-49/> To counter this lack General Månsdottir has scheduled and proceeded with military exercises with allied forces. This allows the KungsArmé to train against foes that do have these capabilities and, hopefully, learn the lessons needed to further mature without the cost in blood that would occur in actual battle. The most recent of these exercises was against the Com Guards led by [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]].<ref name=20Y-49/> To counter this lack General Månsdottir has scheduled and proceeded with military exercises with allied forces. This allows the KungsArmé to train against foes that do have these capabilities and, hopefully, learn the lessons needed to further mature without the cost in blood that would occur in actual battle. The most recent of these exercises was against the Com Guards led by [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]].<ref name=20Y-49/> − Another problem that faces the KungsArmé is in their relationship with the Mercenaries they employ. This is due to initial poor contract management and problems with command structure when the Mercenaries were first hired during the [[Ronin War]] period.<ref name=20Y-45/> These hired units stuck to the letter of the law and did not act as their FRR handlers wished or expected, often leaving the KungsArmé forces exposed and unsupported. These Mercenaries were found to have lived up to the letter if not intent of their contracts, but in doing so did not endear themselves to either the KungsArmé nor to the people of the Republic.<ref name=20Y-45/> Due to these issues as well as the attitudes they inherited regarding Mercenary forces from being part of the Draconis Combine, there is a general distrust of mercenaries within the Republic.<ref name=20Y-49/> + Another problem that faces the KungsArmé is in their relationship with the Mercenaries they employ. This is due to initial poor contract management and problems with command structure when the Mercenaries were first hired during the [[Ronin Wars]] period.<ref name=20Y-45/> These hired units stuck to the letter of the law and did not act as their FRR handlers wished or expected, often leaving the KungsArmé forces exposed and unsupported. These Mercenaries were found to have lived up to the letter if not intent of their contracts, but in doing so did not endear themselves to either the KungsArmé nor to the people of the Republic.<ref name=20Y-45/> Due to these issues as well as the attitudes they inherited regarding Mercenary forces from being part of the Draconis Combine, there is a general distrust of mercenaries within the Republic.<ref name=20Y-49/> Though they would prefer not to, the recent increase in raids along the Periphery border<ref name=20Y-46/> has forced the Republic to hire mercenary units, though this time the contracts are much better thought out and all the standard clauses have been stipulated. In fact some of the aspects of the contracts currently being offered do much to make the lives of the hired forces as difficult as possible, possibly in revenge for the perceived and real slights which have occurred in the past.<ref name=20Y-49/> Though they would prefer not to, the recent increase in raids along the Periphery border<ref name=20Y-46/> has forced the Republic to hire mercenary units, though this time the contracts are much better thought out and all the standard clauses have been stipulated. In fact some of the aspects of the contracts currently being offered do much to make the lives of the hired forces as difficult as possible, possibly in revenge for the perceived and real slights which have occurred in the past.<ref name=20Y-49/> Line 119:
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| − | The KungsArmé has shown a remarkable level of competence, considering its short history as an active national force. Their ability to face the renegade [[DCMS]] units during the [[Ronin | + | The KungsArmé has shown a remarkable level of competence, considering its short history as an active national force. Their ability to face the renegade [[DCMS]] units during the [[Ronin Wars]] as well as their ongoing campaign against raiders and periphery pirates has forged them into an impressive and cohesive fighting force.<ref name=20Y-49/> |
The assistance of both the LCAF and DCMS in the process of forging this fighting force cannot and should not be discounted. The [[LCAF]] committed resources, in the form of the Tyr Regiment,<ref name=20Y-45>''20 Year Update'' p.45</ref> and personnel to guide, advise and help lead the nascent national army during their initial conflicts,<ref name=20Y-46>''20 Year Update'' p.46</ref> while the DCMS sent units to support as well as personnel to advise and command during this same period.<ref name=20Y-46/> Though several incidents have occurred between the KungsArmé and the forces allied with them, few were of any consequence and relations between the KungsArmé and the forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] are openly respectful if not expressly congenial. With the withdrawal of the supporting forces from [[Steiner]] and [[Kurita]], the duties of defense and protection fall squarely on the KungsArmé, and they have consistently risen to the challenge.<ref name=20Y-49/> | The assistance of both the LCAF and DCMS in the process of forging this fighting force cannot and should not be discounted. The [[LCAF]] committed resources, in the form of the Tyr Regiment,<ref name=20Y-45>''20 Year Update'' p.45</ref> and personnel to guide, advise and help lead the nascent national army during their initial conflicts,<ref name=20Y-46>''20 Year Update'' p.46</ref> while the DCMS sent units to support as well as personnel to advise and command during this same period.<ref name=20Y-46/> Though several incidents have occurred between the KungsArmé and the forces allied with them, few were of any consequence and relations between the KungsArmé and the forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] are openly respectful if not expressly congenial. With the withdrawal of the supporting forces from [[Steiner]] and [[Kurita]], the duties of defense and protection fall squarely on the KungsArmé, and they have consistently risen to the challenge.<ref name=20Y-49/> | ||
| − | Since the Ronin | + | Since the Ronin Wars the most serious threat came not from the [[Inner Sphere]] but rather from the [[Periphery]]. From the date of their independence the Free Rasalhague Republic became a target for the less reputable of the Periphery's denizens. They viewed the Republic as a fat target simply waiting to be taken. As these raids continued so has the KungsArmé's ability to counter the preferred tactics of these pirate bands and raiding parties. In fact the KungsArmé has become the equal to any military within the Inner Sphere as far as small unit tactics are concerned. It is only in the fielding and management of larger operations, such as multiregimental and combined-arms actions, that the lack of experience of the KungsArmé Command is truly exposed.<ref name=20Y-49/> |
To counter this lack General Månsdottir has scheduled and proceeded with military exercises with allied forces. This allows the KungsArmé to train against foes that do have these capabilities and, hopefully, learn the lessons needed to further mature without the cost in blood that would occur in actual battle. The most recent of these exercises was against the Com Guards led by [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]].<ref name=20Y-49/> | To counter this lack General Månsdottir has scheduled and proceeded with military exercises with allied forces. This allows the KungsArmé to train against foes that do have these capabilities and, hopefully, learn the lessons needed to further mature without the cost in blood that would occur in actual battle. The most recent of these exercises was against the Com Guards led by [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]].<ref name=20Y-49/> | ||
| − | Another problem that faces the KungsArmé is in their relationship with the Mercenaries they employ. This is due to initial poor contract management and problems with command structure when the Mercenaries were first hired during the [[Ronin | + | Another problem that faces the KungsArmé is in their relationship with the Mercenaries they employ. This is due to initial poor contract management and problems with command structure when the Mercenaries were first hired during the [[Ronin Wars]] period.<ref name=20Y-45/> These hired units stuck to the letter of the law and did not act as their FRR handlers wished or expected, often leaving the KungsArmé forces exposed and unsupported. These Mercenaries were found to have lived up to the letter if not intent of their contracts, but in doing so did not endear themselves to either the KungsArmé nor to the people of the Republic.<ref name=20Y-45/> Due to these issues as well as the attitudes they inherited regarding Mercenary forces from being part of the Draconis Combine, there is a general distrust of mercenaries within the Republic.<ref name=20Y-49/> |
Though they would prefer not to, the recent increase in raids along the Periphery border<ref name=20Y-46/> has forced the Republic to hire mercenary units, though this time the contracts are much better thought out and all the standard clauses have been stipulated. In fact some of the aspects of the contracts currently being offered do much to make the lives of the hired forces as difficult as possible, possibly in revenge for the perceived and real slights which have occurred in the past.<ref name=20Y-49/> | Though they would prefer not to, the recent increase in raids along the Periphery border<ref name=20Y-46/> has forced the Republic to hire mercenary units, though this time the contracts are much better thought out and all the standard clauses have been stipulated. In fact some of the aspects of the contracts currently being offered do much to make the lives of the hired forces as difficult as possible, possibly in revenge for the perceived and real slights which have occurred in the past.<ref name=20Y-49/> | ||
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{{main|1st Tyr}} | {{main|1st Tyr}} | ||
| − | Unique among the KungsArmé for existing prior to the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, the [[1st Tyr]] was originally a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] funded Assault BattleMech regiment manned by Tyr freedom fighters which saw action during the [[Fourth Succession War]] before being disbanded after the [[Ronin War]], only to be revived as a symbol of rebirth after the Clan Invasion. | + | Unique among the KungsArmé for existing prior to the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, the [[1st Tyr]] was originally a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] funded Assault BattleMech regiment manned by Tyr freedom fighters which saw action during the [[Fourth Succession War]] before being disbanded after the [[Ronin War]]s, only to be revived as a symbol of rebirth after the Clan Invasion. |
====Planet Militias==== | ====Planet Militias==== | ||