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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | The Hussars are the less prestigious of | + | The Hussars are the second brigade within the [[Duchy of Oriente]] military forces and are considered to be less prestigious than the [[Fusiliers of Oriente]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | As the second | + | As the second Oriente brigade the Hussars were always considered to be worth less than the Fusiliers. Fielding a once impressive 11 regiments,<ref name=HM100>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 100 </ref> over time the formation was reduced in strength, down to a mere 5 regiments by the beginning of the 31st century. As the [[FWLM]] was unified and reformed in the 31st century things improved for the Hussars; following the Military Reform Act of [[3046]] the [[LCCC]] began to treat the Hussars and the Fusiliers more equally, assigning equipment and supplies in accordance with the demands placed upon the various units. Enough resources were assigned to the Hussars in [[3058]]-[[3059]] to allow for the [[6th Oriente Hussars|6th regiment]] to be rebuilt, much to the anger of the Fusiliers. The various Hussar regiments are trained and equipped for defensive tactics and were generally not issued with the best equipment.<ref name="FM:FWLp91">''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 91, "Oriente Hussars: By The Sword Divided"</ref>. During many wars such as the [[Reunification War]],<ref name="H:RWp148">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 148, "Magistracy Of Canopus Front(Jump-Off - 2582)"</ref> the [[Andurien Secession]] or [[Operation Guerrero]] only a single regiment from the Hussars would be assigned to the front lines, with the main body of the brigade being held in reserve. |
| − | == | + | ==Officers== |
| − | + | The CO of the brigade in 3028 was [[General]] Anatoli Gotch.<ref name=HM100/> At some point after 3028 General Chang Janewicz replaced Gotch, and when Janewicz retired he recommended General Bruce Gierke as his successor.<ref name="FM:FWLp91"/> Gierke was CO of the brigade by 3050, and would remain the brigade CO until at least [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p.152 </ref> | |
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==Forces== | ==Forces== | ||
| − | All | + | All of the Hussars used Succession War era equipment until the late 3050s or early 3060s, when more advanced equipment began to be issued. The first regiment to benefit from this new equipment the 6th, and by [[3059]] the 6th were still the only regiment to make extensive use of advanced equipment. The attached conventional units had a lesser priority for new technology but were due to undergo a rolling replacement programme between 3059 and [[3061]].<ref name="FM:FWLp91"/> |
==Units of the Oriente Hussars== | ==Units of the Oriente Hussars== | ||
| − | *[[1st Oriente Hussars]] | + | ===3059=== |
| − | *[[2nd Oriente Hussars]] | + | By January 3059 the Hussars had been rebuilt to six regiments for the first time since the Marik Civil War forty years before.<ref name="FM:FWLp91"/> |
| − | *[[3rd Oriente Hussars]] | + | * [[1st Oriente Hussars]] |
| − | *[[4th Oriente Hussars]] | + | * [[2nd Oriente Hussars]] |
| − | *[[5th Oriente Hussars]] | + | * [[3rd Oriente Hussars]] |
| − | *[[6th Oriente Hussars]] | + | * [[4th Oriente Hussars]] |
| + | * [[5th Oriente Hussars]] | ||
| + | * [[6th Oriente Hussars]] | ||
==Colors and Unit Insignia== | ==Colors and Unit Insignia== | ||
| + | Although the individual Hussar regiments use a range of different camouflage schemes, the most commonly favoured is a two-tone green paint scheme for vehicles and [['Mechs]], with the lighter of the two tones in use on the top parts of the equipment and the darker tone on the lower parts. The various units display the group insignia prominantly; usually, this means that the brigade insignia can be found on the turret-front of armored vehicles and the upper torso of [[BattleMechs]]. The unit insignia replaces the Oriente crest on the right shoulder of the Hussars' dress uniform.<ref name="FM:FWLp91"/> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | |
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands]] | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 27 January 2012
Contents
General
The Hussars are the second brigade within the Duchy of Oriente military forces and are considered to be less prestigious than the Fusiliers of Oriente.
History
As the second Oriente brigade the Hussars were always considered to be worth less than the Fusiliers. Fielding a once impressive 11 regiments,[1] over time the formation was reduced in strength, down to a mere 5 regiments by the beginning of the 31st century. As the FWLM was unified and reformed in the 31st century things improved for the Hussars; following the Military Reform Act of 3046 the LCCC began to treat the Hussars and the Fusiliers more equally, assigning equipment and supplies in accordance with the demands placed upon the various units. Enough resources were assigned to the Hussars in 3058-3059 to allow for the 6th regiment to be rebuilt, much to the anger of the Fusiliers. The various Hussar regiments are trained and equipped for defensive tactics and were generally not issued with the best equipment.[2]. During many wars such as the Reunification War,[3] the Andurien Secession or Operation Guerrero only a single regiment from the Hussars would be assigned to the front lines, with the main body of the brigade being held in reserve.
Officers
The CO of the brigade in 3028 was General Anatoli Gotch.[1] At some point after 3028 General Chang Janewicz replaced Gotch, and when Janewicz retired he recommended General Bruce Gierke as his successor.[2] Gierke was CO of the brigade by 3050, and would remain the brigade CO until at least 3067.[4]
Forces
All of the Hussars used Succession War era equipment until the late 3050s or early 3060s, when more advanced equipment began to be issued. The first regiment to benefit from this new equipment the 6th, and by 3059 the 6th were still the only regiment to make extensive use of advanced equipment. The attached conventional units had a lesser priority for new technology but were due to undergo a rolling replacement programme between 3059 and 3061.[2]
Units of the Oriente Hussars
3059
By January 3059 the Hussars had been rebuilt to six regiments for the first time since the Marik Civil War forty years before.[2]
- 1st Oriente Hussars
- 2nd Oriente Hussars
- 3rd Oriente Hussars
- 4th Oriente Hussars
- 5th Oriente Hussars
- 6th Oriente Hussars
Colors and Unit Insignia
Although the individual Hussar regiments use a range of different camouflage schemes, the most commonly favoured is a two-tone green paint scheme for vehicles and 'Mechs, with the lighter of the two tones in use on the top parts of the equipment and the darker tone on the lower parts. The various units display the group insignia prominantly; usually, this means that the brigade insignia can be found on the turret-front of armored vehicles and the upper torso of BattleMechs. The unit insignia replaces the Oriente crest on the right shoulder of the Hussars' dress uniform.[2]
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- Orientehussars6th.png
