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Line 1: − {{infoBoxMilitaryCommand + {{infoBoxStateUnit − | image = [[Image:Liao Cháng-Chéng logo 3079.png|Brigade Insignia of the Liao Cháng-Chéng]] + | image = [[Image:Crc.png|100px|center]] − | Designation = Liao Cháng-Chéng + | nickname = The Great Wall<ref name=fm3085p30/> − | Formed = [[3061]]<ref name="FM:CCp78"/>+ | parent formation = [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] − | Disbanded = + | formed = 3061<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', page 78</ref> − | Previous Designation = + | year = 3145 − | Nickname = The Great Wall<ref name=fm3085p30-31/>+ | unitname = Liao Cháng-Chéng − | Affiliation = [[Capellan Confederation]] − | Parent Command = [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] − | Sub-Command = }} }} − Assembly of this brigade began quietly in the 3050s as a continuation of the [[Liao Reserves]].<ref name="FM:CCp78">''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 78</ref> With the reintegration of former [[Chaos March]] worlds back into the [[Capellan Confederation]], in [[3061]] the [[CCAF]] formally activated the brigade of reserve regiments for the Liao Commonality with the new name '''Liao Cháng-Chéng'''.<ref name="FM:CCp78">''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 78</ref> They would later be reassigned to the [[Sarna Commonality]] sometime after [[3085]] following the loss of [[Liao]] to the [[Republic of the Sphere]] that year.<ref name="OPT:CCp3">''Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades'', p. 3, "Sarna"</ref> + + <onlyinclude> + With the reintegration of former [[Chaos March]] worlds back into the [[Capellan Confederation]], in [[3061]] the [[CCAF]] saw the need to form a brigade of reserve regiments for the Liao Commonality which are known as '''Liao Cháng-Chéng'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 78</ref> + </onlyinclude> == History== == History== − Newly formed in [[3061]], the regiments fought mainly in the [[Chaos March]] region with some success. In [[3062]], some were sent to [[St. Ives]] to liberate the planet during the [[Capellan Civil War]].<ref>''The Killing Fields'', p. 23</ref>+ The roots of these brigade lays partly in the former Liao Reserve, but with the horrendous loses from the [[4th Succession War]] the command needs several decades to rebuild its former strength. Established as new units during 3060/61 the regiments fought mainly in the [[Chaos March]] region with some success but weren't involved in the St. Ives conflict. During the [[Jihad]] the regiments of Liao Cháng-Chéng were seriously damaged. By [[3079]] only one was at half-strength while the rest were between thirty and forty percent of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref> During the [[Jihad]] the regiments of Liao Cháng-Chéng were seriously damaged. By [[3079]] only one was at half-strength while the rest were between thirty and forty percent of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref> − The popularity of the Liao Cháng-Chéng increased markedly after the Jihad; having been rotated back from the front lines and stationed along the relatively peaceful border between the Confederation and the [[Duchy of Andurien]], the Liao Cháng-Chéng found themselves the center of attention from the Capellan media for some time. Fresh from battles in a nuclear war zone where the Cháng-Chéng were heavily involved in some of the deadliest combat of the Jihad, the everyman character of the Cháng-Chéng attracted the media. Being more accessible and easier to identify with for the average Capellan than the elite [[Red Lancers]] or [[Death Commandos]] has made the Cháng-Chéng popular heroes for their part in defending the heart of the Confederation from the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100, "Liao Cháng-Chéng"</ref> + The popularity of the Liao Cháng-Chéng increased markedly after the [[Jihad]]; having been rotated back from the front lines and stationed along the relatively peaceful border between the Confederation and the [[Duchy of Andurien]], the Liao Cháng-Chéng found themselves the centre of attention from the Capellan media for some time. Fresh from battles in a nuclear war zone where the Cháng-Chéng were heavily involved in some of the deadliest combat of the Jihad, the everyman character of the Cháng-Chéng attracted the media. Being more accessible and easier to identify with for the average Capellan than the elite [[Red Lancers]] or [[Death Commandos]] has made the Cháng-Chéng popular heroes for their part in defending the heart of the Confederation from the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100, "Liao Cháng-Chéng"</ref> − To rebuild, the Liao Cháng-Chéng regiments were rotated out of the Liao Commonality and sent to the Capellan Confederation/Duchy of Andurien Border. This gave them time to rebuild, but prohibited them from participating in [[Operation GOLDEN FORTRESS]] in [[3081]]. After the Republic of the Sphere counterattacked, many of the worlds the Liao Cháng-Chéng had protected during the Jihad were in the hands of the Republic. The Liao Cháng-Chéng weren't in position to stop the Republic forces. The loss of so many worlds angers the members of Liao Cháng-Chéng, and also leads them to think that their sacrifices during the Jihad were pointless.<ref name=fm3085p30-31>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 30-31</ref> Sometime during this period, the brigade was reassigned to the newly re-formed [[Sarna Commonality]]<ref name="OPT:CCp3"/> and the [[Sarna Martial Academy Cadre]] added to the ranks.<ref name=fm3085p30-31/> + To rebuild the Liao Cháng-Chéng regiments were rotated out of the Liao Commonality and sent to the Capellan Confederation/Duchy of Andurien Border. This gave them time to rebuild, but prohibited them from participating in [[Operation GOLDEN FORTRESS]]. After the Republic of the Sphere counterattacked, many of the worlds the Liao Cháng-Chéng had protected during the Jihad were in the hands of the Republic. The Liao Cháng-Chéng weren't in position to stop the Republic forces. The loss of so many worlds angers the members of Liao Cháng-Chéng, and also leads them to think that their sacrifices during the Jihad were pointless.<ref name=fm3085p30>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 30</ref> + ==Command Structure== + Commander: ''Jiang-jun'' Do San Mu − By 3085, the Commonality was reorganized as the Sarna Commonality.+ Do San Mu is an experienced soldier who rose through the ranks quickly from the infantry formations to command of a 'Mech. Highly decorated and well-known for her combined arms skills she leads the brigade after the early retirement of the former CO. + Her aide, ''Jiang-jun'' Allen Dalmar, puts his militia units in training cycle against the LCC units. − From [[3086]] onwards, the Liao Cháng-Chéng performed at least one offensive action every year against the [[Republic Armed Forces]]. These operations have made the brigade experts at cross-border raiding.<ref name="FM:3145p41"/> + ==Available Forces== + Davion machines are not uncommon within the ranks of these commands, because some militias changed sides without firing a shot and on the other hand after [[Operation Guerrero]] the [[CCAF]] could salvage large numbers of immobilized 'Mechs. The normal composition includes a large concentration of light 'Mechs, medium machines as cornerstones and heavies as the steamhammers of the command. The shift to the lighter-weight 'Mech designs influences the tactics and fighting style of all LLC regiments. − Three regiments took part in the invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the ROTS counterattack that followed. Dubbed the [[Capellan Crusades]] ([[3111]]-[[3113]]), it ended with all three units taking heavy damage but still combat effective. + == Units of the Liao Cháng-Chéng== − Following the Capellan Crusades, several brigades were restructured in response to some flaws found in current doctrine. One of these changes involved new unit designations. Thus, the regimental names were standardized and the [[Sarna Martial Academy Cadre]] was removed from the brigade rolls.<ref name="FM:3145p27">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref> Sometime afterwards, [[Daoshen Liao]]'s [[Hidden Lion]] initiative allowed the secret addition of the [[2nd Liao Dragoons]] into the brigade.<ref name="FM:3145p27"/> − During [[Operation CELESTIAL REWARD]] of [[3144]], the LCC were in the first wave striking [[AFFS]] garrisons from [[Bell]] to [[Chesterton]].<ref name="FM:3145p41">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 41, "Liao Cháng-Chéng"</ref> By [[3145]], they were pulled back to postings along the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Periphery]].<ref name="FM:3145p45-47">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 45-47, "CAPELLAN CONFEDERATION ARMED FORCES"</ref>+ ==Former Units of the Liao Cháng-Chéng== − ==Officers==+ {| border="1" − {| class="wikitable" + !Year − |- + ! [[Kamakura's Hussars]] <br />(3064 - 67) <br />[[Phyr's Hussars]] <br />(3067 - 3144)<br />[[1st Liao Hussar]]<br />(3145) − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank + ! [[Renshield's Dragoons]] <br />(3064 - 82)<br />[[Paget's Dragoons]] <br />(3082 - 3144)<br />[[1st Liao Dragoons]] <br />(3145) − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name + ![[Vong's Grenadiers]] <br />3064 - 80) <br />[[Chaos's Grenadiers]] <br />(3085)<br />[[1st Liao Grenadiers]] <br />(3145) − ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command + ![[Syn's Hussars]] <br />(3064)<br />[[2nd Liao Hussar]] <br />(3145) + ![[2nd Liao Dragoons]] + ![[Sarna Martial Academy Cadre]] |- |- − | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Liao Cháng-Chéng''' + | Year |3064 + | 3064 | + | 3064 | + | 3064 | + | 3064 | + | 3064 | + | 3064 | |- |- − | Line Director: ''[[Jiang-jun]]''||[[Do San Mu]]||[[3063]]{{cn}} + | Year |3067 + | 3067 | + | 3067 | + | 3067 | + | 3067 | + | 3067 | + | 3067 | |- |- − | Line Director: ''Jiang-jun''||[[Pavlov Bagroutinni]]||[[3085]]<ref name=fm3085p33>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 33</ref> + | Year |3079 + | 3079 |active <ref name=FRCCAFp13>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13, "Liao Cháng-Chèng Profile"</ref> + | 3079 |active <ref name=FRCCAFp13/> + | 3079 |active <ref name=FRCCAFp13/> + | 3079 |active <ref name=FRCCAFp13/> + | 3079 | + | 3079 | |- |- − | Line Director: ''Jiang-jun''||[[Emma Priyadarshi]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p44">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 44, "Sarna Commonality"</ref> + | Year |3085 + | 3085 | + | 3085 | + | 3085 | + | 3085 | + | 3085 | + | 3085 | |- |- + | Year |3145 + | 3145 |active <ref name=FM3145p35>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 41</ref> + | 3145 |active <ref name=FM3145p35/> + | 3145 |active <ref name=FM3145p35/> + | 3145 |active <ref name=FM3145p35/> + | 3145 |active <ref name=FM3145p35/> + | 3145 | |} |} − ===Notes===+ Note: The units within the Brigade took the last names of the current commanding officers as part of their command designation, that tradition endet at the early 32nd century. − In [[3063]] ''Jiang-jun'' [[Allen Dalmar]] was Do San Mu's aide.{{cn}} − − ==Available Forces== − ===3063=== − Davion machines are not uncommon within the ranks of these commands, because some militias changed sides without firing a shot and on the other hand after [[Operation Guerrero]] the [[CCAF]] could salvage large numbers of immobilized 'Mechs. The normal composition includes a large concentration of light 'Mechs, medium machines as cornerstones and heavies as the steamhammers of the command. The shift to the lighter-weight 'Mech designs influences the tactics and fighting style of all LLC regiments. − − == Units of the Liao Cháng-Chéng== − *[[1st Liao Hussars]] also known as ''[[Phyr's Hussars]]'' − *[[2nd Liao Hussars]] also known as ''[[Syn's Hussars]]'' − *[[1st Liao Dragoons]] also known as ''[[Renshield's Dragoons]]'' − *[[2nd Liao Dragoons]] added sometime after 3113 − *[[1st Liao Grenadiers]] also known as ''[[Vong's Grenadiers]]'' − − ==Former Units of the Liao Cháng-Chéng== − * ''[[Sarna Martial Academy Cadre]]'' - Assigned to LCC in 3085. Reassigned sometime after 3113. ==Colors and Unit Insignia== ==Colors and Unit Insignia== − Each unit is named after the current commander and this fact gives the command continuity through the time. The Liao Cháng-Chéng sometimes uses appropriate camoflage in a three-color pattern. They use the Confederation crest backed by a green field as their insignia aside from a regimental emblem. + Each unit is named after the current commander and this fact give the command coniunety through the time. <gallery> <gallery> − Lcckamakurashussars.png|[[Kamakura's Hussars]] + Image:Lcckamakurashussars.png |[[Kamakura's Hussars]] − First Liao Dragoons logo.png|[[1st Liao Dragoons|Renshield's Dragoons]]+ Image:Lccrenshieldsdragoons.png|[[Renshield's Dragoons]] − Lccvonggrenadiers.png|[[Vong's Grenadiers]] + Image:Lccvonggrenadiers.png| [[Vong's Grenadiers]] − Lccsynshussars.png|[[Syn's Hussars]] + Image:Lccsynshussars.png |[[Syn's Hussars]] </gallery> </gallery> Line 80:
Line 101: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Capellan Confederation]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' − * ''[[The Killing Fields]]'' − * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]'' [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]]
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| + | With the reintegration of former [[Chaos March]] worlds back into the [[Capellan Confederation]], in [[3061]] the [[CCAF]] saw the need to form a brigade of reserve regiments for the Liao Commonality which are known as '''Liao Cháng-Chéng'''.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 78</ref> | ||
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== History== | == History== | ||
| − | + | The roots of these brigade lays partly in the former Liao Reserve, but with the horrendous loses from the [[4th Succession War]] the command needs several decades to rebuild its former strength. Established as new units during 3060/61 the regiments fought mainly in the [[Chaos March]] region with some success but weren't involved in the St. Ives conflict. | |
During the [[Jihad]] the regiments of Liao Cháng-Chéng were seriously damaged. By [[3079]] only one was at half-strength while the rest were between thirty and forty percent of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref> | During the [[Jihad]] the regiments of Liao Cháng-Chéng were seriously damaged. By [[3079]] only one was at half-strength while the rest were between thirty and forty percent of their pre-Jihad strength.<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 13</ref> | ||
| − | The popularity of the Liao Cháng-Chéng increased markedly after the Jihad; having been rotated back from the front lines and stationed along the relatively peaceful border between the Confederation and the [[Duchy of Andurien]], the Liao Cháng-Chéng found themselves the | + | The popularity of the Liao Cháng-Chéng increased markedly after the [[Jihad]]; having been rotated back from the front lines and stationed along the relatively peaceful border between the Confederation and the [[Duchy of Andurien]], the Liao Cháng-Chéng found themselves the centre of attention from the Capellan media for some time. Fresh from battles in a nuclear war zone where the Cháng-Chéng were heavily involved in some of the deadliest combat of the Jihad, the everyman character of the Cháng-Chéng attracted the media. Being more accessible and easier to identify with for the average Capellan than the elite [[Red Lancers]] or [[Death Commandos]] has made the Cháng-Chéng popular heroes for their part in defending the heart of the Confederation from the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name="J:FRp100">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 100, "Liao Cháng-Chéng"</ref> |
| − | To rebuild | + | To rebuild the Liao Cháng-Chéng regiments were rotated out of the Liao Commonality and sent to the Capellan Confederation/Duchy of Andurien Border. This gave them time to rebuild, but prohibited them from participating in [[Operation GOLDEN FORTRESS]]. After the Republic of the Sphere counterattacked, many of the worlds the Liao Cháng-Chéng had protected during the Jihad were in the hands of the Republic. The Liao Cháng-Chéng weren't in position to stop the Republic forces. The loss of so many worlds angers the members of Liao Cháng-Chéng, and also leads them to think that their sacrifices during the Jihad were pointless.<ref name=fm3085p30>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 30</ref> |
| + | ==Command Structure== | ||
| + | Commander: ''Jiang-jun'' Do San Mu | ||
| − | + | Do San Mu is an experienced soldier who rose through the ranks quickly from the infantry formations to command of a 'Mech. Highly decorated and well-known for her combined arms skills she leads the brigade after the early retirement of the former CO. | |
| + | Her aide, ''Jiang-jun'' Allen Dalmar, puts his militia units in training cycle against the LCC units. | ||
| − | + | ==Available Forces== | |
| + | Davion machines are not uncommon within the ranks of these commands, because some militias changed sides without firing a shot and on the other hand after [[Operation Guerrero]] the [[CCAF]] could salvage large numbers of immobilized 'Mechs. The normal composition includes a large concentration of light 'Mechs, medium machines as cornerstones and heavies as the steamhammers of the command. The shift to the lighter-weight 'Mech designs influences the tactics and fighting style of all LLC regiments. | ||
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| − | ! | + | ! [[Renshield's Dragoons]] <br />(3064 - 82)<br />[[Paget's Dragoons]] <br />(3082 - 3144)<br />[[1st Liao Dragoons]] <br />(3145) |
| − | ! | + | ![[Vong's Grenadiers]] <br />3064 - 80) <br />[[Chaos's Grenadiers]] <br />(3085)<br />[[1st Liao Grenadiers]] <br />(3145) |
| − | ! | + | ![[Syn's Hussars]] <br />(3064)<br />[[2nd Liao Hussar]] <br />(3145) |
| + | ![[2nd Liao Dragoons]] | ||
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| − | Lcckamakurashussars.png|[[Kamakura's Hussars]] | + | Image:Lcckamakurashussars.png |[[Kamakura's Hussars]] |
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| − | Lccvonggrenadiers.png|[[Vong's Grenadiers]] | + | Image:Lccvonggrenadiers.png| [[Vong's Grenadiers]] |
| − | Lccsynshussars.png|[[Syn's Hussars]] | + | Image:Lccsynshussars.png |[[Syn's Hussars]] |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] | ||