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Line 21: }} }} − '''Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt''' was a [[twenty-fifth century]] uprising in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. The revolt was carried out by General [[Ral Merik]], who staged a coup after the Ascension of [[Duncan Liao]] to the Chancellorship. He kidnapped the Chancellor and held the nation hostage until the Chancellor committed suicide. His sister, [[Jasmine Liao]] then called on the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] to annihilate the traitors for the death of her brother.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Brief history of the events of revolt.</ref> + '''Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt''' is a [[twenty-fifth century]] uprising in [[Capellan Confederation]]. The revolt was carried out by a leading General who stage a coup after Ascension [[Duncan Liao]] to the Chancellorship. He would kidnap Chancellor and hold nation hostage until Chancellor's suicide to free nation from its situation. His sister, Jasmine Liao would call on forces to annihilate the traitors for the death of her brother.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Brief history of the events of revolt.</ref> ==Revolt Timeline== ==Revolt Timeline== [[2451]] - Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by [[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly-increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers]] Regiment, a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months. [[2451]] - Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by [[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly-increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers]] Regiment, a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months. − [[2452]] - The Elite [[Red Lancers|1st Capellan Hussars]], originally formed as the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] in [[2355]] in the [[St. Ives Commonality]], were called in to deal with the Grenadiers. + [[2452]] - The Elite [[Red Lancers|1st Capellan Hussars]], original formed as the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] in [[2355]] in the [[St. Ives Commonality]], were called in to deal with the Grenadiers. − [Feb 2452] Duncan, ashamed for being taken captive, committed suicide. Chancellor [[Jasmine Liao]] renamed the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] to "The [[Red Lancers]]" after they destroyed [[Merik's Grenadiers]]. The [[Red Lancers]] were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and [[1st Capellan Hussars]] ever since. Remnants of the Grenadiers, who were able to escape, were given asylum in the [[Taurian Concordat]] in exchange for their experimental Capellan BattleMech designs + [Feb 2452] Duncan, shamed at being taken captive, committed suicide. Chancellor [[Jasmine Liao]] renamed the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] as "The [[Red Lancers]]" after they destroyed [[Merik's Grenadiers]]. The [[Red Lancers]] were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and [[1st Capellan Hussars]] ever since. Those Grenadiers able to escape, are given asylum in the [[Taurian Concordat]] in exchange for experimental Capellan BattleMech designs − [[2455]] - In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] decreed that no officer in the CCAF can hold rank above Colonel<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Events Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt and results of their downfall.</ref> + [[2455]] - In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] decrees that no officer in the CCAF will hold rank above Colonel<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Events Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt and results of their downfall.</ref> ==References== ==References==
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| − | '''Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt''' | + | '''Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt''' is a [[twenty-fifth century]] uprising in [[Capellan Confederation]]. The revolt was carried out by a leading General who stage a coup after Ascension [[Duncan Liao]] to the Chancellorship. He would kidnap Chancellor and hold nation hostage until Chancellor's suicide to free nation from its situation. His sister, Jasmine Liao would call on forces to annihilate the traitors for the death of her brother.<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Brief history of the events of revolt.</ref> |
==Revolt Timeline== | ==Revolt Timeline== | ||
[[2451]] - Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by [[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly-increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers]] Regiment, a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months. | [[2451]] - Due to the disastrous running of the [[Capellan Confederation]] by [[Arden Baxter]] and [[Stephen Liao]], it appeared the gifted and charismatic General [[Ral Merik]] might make a grab for power. To quell this possible urge, [[Stephen Liao]]'s son, Duncan sought to curb Merik's rapidly-increasing popular influence by cutting his loyal troop strength in half. Ral's unit, the [[Merik's Grenadiers]] Regiment, a unit of the Elite [[Capellan Hussars]] Regiments, openly revolted, occupying the Chancellor's Palace and taking Chancellor [[Duncan Liao]] hostage for seven months. | ||
| − | [[2452]] - The Elite [[Red Lancers|1st Capellan Hussars]], | + | [[2452]] - The Elite [[Red Lancers|1st Capellan Hussars]], original formed as the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] in [[2355]] in the [[St. Ives Commonality]], were called in to deal with the Grenadiers. |
| − | [Feb 2452] Duncan, | + | [Feb 2452] Duncan, shamed at being taken captive, committed suicide. Chancellor [[Jasmine Liao]] renamed the [[2nd Hexare Lancers]] as "The [[Red Lancers]]" after they destroyed [[Merik's Grenadiers]]. The [[Red Lancers]] were appointed as the Chancellor's personal bodyguards and have served in the dual capacity as 1st Regiment of the Household Guards and [[1st Capellan Hussars]] ever since. Those Grenadiers able to escape, are given asylum in the [[Taurian Concordat]] in exchange for experimental Capellan BattleMech designs |
| − | [[2455]] - In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] | + | [[2455]] - In order to forestall any future coup attempts, [[Jasmine Liao]] decrees that no officer in the CCAF will hold rank above Colonel<ref>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 34, "Tribulations" - Jasmine Liao - Events Merik's Grenadiers' Revolt and results of their downfall.</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||