Editing New Syrtis Capellan March Militia

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| Designation = New Syrtis Capellan March Militia
| Formed = 2754<ref name="FR2765:FSp21">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 21: "Federated Suns March Militias"</ref>
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| Affiliation = [[Federated Suns]]
| Parent Command = [[Capellan March Militia]]
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==History==

=== Formation ===
In common with the other March Militias found across the [[Federated Suns]], the '''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' or New Syrtis CMM was formed in [[2754]] as a result of the [[Preparedness Act]] enacted by [[First Prince]] [[Richard Davion]] in [[2735]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp3">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 3: "Strategic Update"</ref> Richard established a formal training program aimed at increasing the general readiness level of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] reserve forces and formalized the structure of the March Militias, bringing the planetary militias into a common structure.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>

Richard established a system whereby each of the Marches within the Federated Suns conducted internal wargames every two years, with those wargames being inspired by the [[Martial Olympiad]] conducted by the [[Star League Defense Force]] every four years. Each March Militia was formed as an ad hoc [[brigade]] drawing on the winners from each planetary militia across each Combat Region. These ad hoc brigades then competed against each other at a March level to earn the title of "Best Prepared" March Militia within each of the three Marches.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>

The wargames proved to be very popular and by [[2750]] the prestige that was associated with the "Best Prepared" title inspired troops in every combat region to give their best effort, with some commands making plans years in advance to try and ensure that they were ready. After the close of the 2754 games First Prince [[John Davion]] activated all of the combat region commands as federal troops and formed them into the March Militias; while this move was controversial and provoked a flurry of judicial cases opposing the creation of the commands, it also added twenty [[BattleMech]]-equipped combat commands to the AFFS in a single stroke. Many of the planets that provided troops for the games were resentful of having their best militia troops pressed into federal service, and it would be [[2763]] before the last of the cases worked its way through the courts. With the final ruling going in favor of Prince John, he then moved to allay many of the fears expressed by the planets involved by laying down specific instructions that the March Militias wouldn't be deployed outside their home combat regions except under a small number of very rare and clearly-defined exceptions.<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>

Firmly established, the New Syrtis CMM and the other militias acted as a mobile reserve for the New Syrtis Combat Region and a staging ground through which planetary militia soldiers could move on into the AFFS, while retiring AFFS personnel moved into the March Militia to pass on their knowledge and experience. The New Syrtis CMM was one of four March Militia brigades founded within the Capellan March in 2754, with the other three being the [[Chesterton Capellan March Militia|Chesterton]], [[Kathil Capellan March Militia|Kathil]] and [[Royalston Capellan March Militia|Royalston CMMs]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>

=== Border War ===
The New Syrtis CMM was actively involved in the [[2760]]-[[2762]] [[Border War (28th c.)|Border War]] that raged between the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the Federated Suns; all four Capellan March Militias fought during the war, which spanned across three of the Capellan March Combat Regions. The New Syrtis CMM saw less combat than two of its sister militias, the Chesterton and Royalston CMMs and consequently was in better shape by the eve of the [[Amaris Civil War]] in [[2765]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>

=== FedCom Civil War ===
They were the militia of [[New Syrtis]] and as such, a traditional, beloved unit of the [[Capellan March]].

In [[3062]] they were responsible not only for the security of New Syrtis, but also the garrison of [[Wernke]] system, home to [[Kallon Industries]]. As a result the New Syrtis CMM was slightly oversized compared to its fellow Capellan March Militia regiments and approximately one third of its forces could be found in Wernke.<ref name=FMFS110/> They were officially based on [[Kathil]] in [[3062]].<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 136</ref>

[[Josiah Talhoffer]], a sergeant in the CMM, caught the attention of [[Johnston Industries]] for his piloting skill. He was enlisted as a test pilot for their [[Hatchetman#Variants|HCT-5DD ''Hatchetman'']].<ref>''Shrapnel Issue 7'': "HCT-5D ''Hatchetman''"</ref>

During the [[FedCom Civil War]] they took part in the fighting on New Syrtis, when the planet was invaded by pro-[[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] forces. In February [[3066]], the unit tried to do her Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] a favor, by wiping out the remains of the [[11th Avalon Hussars]]. They acted alone, to present this victory as a surprise. However, they fell into a trap and were destroyed as a unit by the 11th Avalon Hussars and the [[4th Donegal Guards]]. Only a few survived.<ref>''Imminent Crisis'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref> These troops had engaged the Loyalists before by hitting their flanks.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 156</ref>

After the Civil War ended, the New Syrtis CMM was rapidly rebuilt by volunteers. Most of this civilian aid helped the conventional units attached to the 'Mech regiment, but the 'Mech unit was rebuilding more quickly than the [[AFFS]] High Command anticipated. During this time, the New Syrtis CMM also rebuilt and repaired damage to New Syrtis.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 133</ref>

=== The Jihad ===
The [[Jihad]] was rough on the Capellan March Militia units. The New Syrtis CMM was the only unit considered combat-worthy in [[3085]]. The fact that the New Syrtis CMM was the first unit rebuilt after the Jihad might explain this. The unit was completely staffed by personnel before the equipment arrived. During this time the New Syrtis CMM's troops engaged in joint ground combat training. Infantrymen, MechWarriors, astechs, armor crews and every other trooper were included in this training. This led the New Syrtis CMM to have a high level of unit cohesion. These training efforts started in [[3080]] and continued through [[3085]] when the New Syrtis CMM [[Light Combat Team]] took the field.<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 64</ref>

In [[3139]] elements of the New Syrtis CMM raided a [[CCAF]] training facility on [[Nihal]]. They lost a squad of [[Fusilier (Battle Armor)|Fusilier Battle Armor]] but were successful.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 8</ref>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
|-
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the New Syrtis Capellan March Militia'''
|-
| [[Major General]]||[[Jara Dahar]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HD137>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 137 (PDF version): "New Syrtis PDZ"</ref>
|-
| [[Leftenant General]]||[[Tia Caruthers]]||[[3048]]<ref name=20Yp21>''20 Year Update'', p. 21: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15: "AFFC Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMFS110>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 110: "New Syrtis CMM Profile"</ref>
|-
| Major General||Tia Caruthers||February [[3066]]<ref name=20Yp21/><ref name=ORp15/><ref name=FMFS110/>
|-
| Major General||[[Kenneth Williams]]||[[3067]]<ref name=FMUp138>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 138: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"</ref>
|-
| Leftenant General||[[Sean Thompson-Hasek]]||[[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p70>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 70: "AFFS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
|-
|}

==Tactics==
The subunits of these militia RCT uses prepared fortifications to pin the enemy in place, with the goal to use them to slowly tear down an opponent.<ref name=FMFS110/>

==Composition History==
=== 2765 ===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FR2765:FSp22">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 22: "Regimental Status"</ref>
:* One BattleMech regiment<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>
:* Two armor regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>
:* Three infantry regiments<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>
:* One mobile artillery battalion<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>
:* Two aerospace wings, each of eighteen [[aerospace fighter]]s<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/>
:- The New Syrtis CMM was based on [[New Syrtis]] at this point in time.<ref name="FR2765:FSp22"/>

=== 2786–2821 ===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name="FSWp134">''First Succession War'', p. 134: "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS)"</ref>
:- At this point in time the Militia was a heavy-weight unit operating at full regimental strength, and was based on New Syrtis.<ref name="FSWp134"/> In 2821 the unit was operating at half-strength.<ref name="FSWp134"/>

=== 2830 ===
'''New Syrtis CMM''' (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=2SWp95>''Second Succession War'', p. 95</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on [[New Syrtis]] with an operational readiness of 105 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>

=== 2864 ===
'''New Syrtis CMM''' (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)<ref name=2SWp95/>
: Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on [[New Syrtis]] with an operational readiness of 72 percent.<ref name=2SWp95/>

===3025===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name=HD137/>
:* CO: Major General Jara Dahar<ref name=HD137/>
:Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[New Syrtis]].<ref name=HD137/>
===3040===
''' New Syrtis CMM''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p136/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Syrtis]].<ref name=HWo3039p136>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136</ref>

===3050===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name=20yup21/>
:* CO: Leftenant General Tia Caruthers<ref name=20yup21/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Syrtis]].<ref name=20yup21>''20 Year Update'', p. 21</ref>

===3054===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name=OpjRp15/>
:* CO: Leftenant General Tia Caruthers<ref name=OpjRp15/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[New Syrtis]].<ref name=OpjRp15>''Objective Raids'', p. 15</ref>

===3062===
'''New Syrtis Capellan March Militia''' (1 Reinforced [[Regiment]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS110/>
* CO: Major General Tia Caruthers

'''New Syrtis CMM Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (3 [[Wing]]s/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS110/>
* CO: [[Lieutenant General]] Thomas Milkovich

'''New Syrtis CMM Armor Brigade''' (4 Regiments/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS110/>
* CO: Lieutenant General Lyle Tomaine

'''New Syrtis CMM Infantry Brigade''' (6 Regiments/Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS110/>
* CO: Lieutenant General Erin Rodgers

===3067===
'''New Syrtis CMM''' (Elite/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp138/>
* CO: Major General [[Kenneth Williams]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp138/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Salman Dougherty]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp138/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Laura Dohan]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FMUp138/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Xavier Kearney|Xavier Julian Kearney]]

===3085===
'''New Syrtis CMM LCT''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p70/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Sean Thompson-Hasek]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Aerospace Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p70/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Amos Meechan]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Armor Brigade''' (Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p70/>
* CO: Leftenant [[Greer McNiece]]

'''New Syrtis CMM Infantry Brigade''' (Green/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p70/>
* CO: Leftenant General [[Danil Belkin]]

==Notes==
* ''Field Report 2765: AFFS'' attributes the Preparedness Act of 2735 to both [[Richard Davion]]<ref name="FR2765:FSp3"/> and [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]].<ref name="FR2765:FSp21"/> Because other sources indicate that Richard Davion was First Prince in 2735, and that Roger Davion died in 2703, the latter attribution is probably an error.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]''
* ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
* ''[[Imminent Crisis]]'' (Novel)
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
* [[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 7|''Shrapnel'', Issue 7]]
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''


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