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| image         = [[File:Pleiades Lancers.JPG|190px]]
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| image   = [[File:Pleiades Lancers.JPG|190px]]
| Designation    = The Pleiades Lancers
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| nickname = On the Warpath
| formed        = [[2620]]<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25</ref>
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| parent formation = [[IV Corp]]
| Disbanded      =  
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| formed  = 2620<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25</ref>
| Previous Designation =
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| year    = 3067
| Nickname      = On the Warpath
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| unitname = The Pleiades Lancers
| Affiliation    = [[Taurian Concordat]]
 
| Parent Command = [[IV Corps (Taurian Concordat)|IV Corps]]
 
| Sub-Command    =  
 
 
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==Unit Description==
 
The '''Pleiades Lancers''' was a [[Taurian Concordat]] BattleMech formation formed from elements of the Pleiades Hussars in 2620. In 2765 they were stationed on [[Mas]]. Prior to the fall of the Star League they were used in various bandit hunting campaigns.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25</ref>
 
The '''Pleiades Lancers''' was a [[Taurian Concordat]] BattleMech formation formed from elements of the Pleiades Hussars in 2620. In 2765 they were stationed on [[Mas]]. Prior to the fall of the Star League they were used in various bandit hunting campaigns.<ref>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25</ref>
  
The unit was disbanded same year as the [[Jihad]] erupted.
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The unit was disbanded same year as the [[Jihad]] erupted.  
  
 
==Unit Insignia & Paint Scheme==
 
==Unit Insignia & Paint Scheme==
The unit's insignia is a diving eagle with upside down diamond in foreground. The eagle is clutching a sword between its talons.  The lancers always paint blue or yellow with tiger-stripes or jungle-vine pattern on their machines. The colors honor the lost Pleiades worlds.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64: Unit paint scheme and insignia.</ref>
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The unit's insignia is a diving eagle with upside down diamond in foreground. The eagle is clutching a sword between its talons.  The lancers always paint blue or yellow with tiger-stripes or jungle-vine pattern on their machines. The colors honor the lost Pleiades worlds.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64 - Unit paint scheme and insignia.</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Formation===
 
===Formation===
The Pleiades Lancers were splintered off from Pleiades Hussars prior to the [[Clan Invasion era|Clan Invasion]].  The unit took on the tradition and history of their Hussars, including their hatred of [[House Davion]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64: Pleiades Lancers - Unit origin reveals as formerly splint off of the Pleiades Hussars.</ref><ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 78: IV Corps - Pleiades Lancers first appearance as military unit as of 3050.</ref>
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The Pleiades Lancers were splintered off from Pleiades Hussars prior to the [[Clan Invasion era|Clan Invasion]].  The unit took on the tradition and history of their Hussars, including their hatred of [[House Davion]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64 Pleiades Lancers - Unit origin reveals as formerly splint off of the Pleiades Hussars.</ref><ref>''20 Year Updates'', p. 78 IV Corp - Pleiades Lancers first appearance as military unit as of 3050.</ref>  
  
 
===Tour in Capellan Confederation and the Chaos March===
 
===Tour in Capellan Confederation and the Chaos March===
When the call for volunteer units to be assigned to the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Pleiades Lancers was eager to join in the deployment with possibility clash with House Davion forces.  However, they had missed opportunity fight in the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|St. Ives Conflict]], were deployed to border of the [[Chaos March]].  The unit finally saw action when it was deployed to the Chaos March world of [[Styk]].  There they were part of the House Liao's conquest of the planet.  They fought assorted mercenary forces used to garrison the world.  The Lancers developed tactics combating the mercs, where they used wave tactics wear the opponents down until they weaken enough for regiment roll over them.  In the fighting, the 2nd Battalion took severe damage, losing 2 company worth of BattleMechs.  In [[3064]], the Confederation gave regiment 24 modern BattleMechs to make up for their losses.  Additionally, 12 students from the [[Liao Conservatory of Military Arts]] were assigned to the regiment as part of the cadre duty and help for personnel shortages.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64: Unit information includes actions in Chaos march and their rebuilding with Capellan help.</ref>
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When the call for volunteer units to be assigned to the [[Capellan Confederation]], the Pleiades Lancers was eager to join in the deployment with possibility clash with House Davion forces.  However, they had missed opportunity fight in the [[Capellan-St. Ives War|St. Ives Conflict]], were deployed to border of the [[Chaos March]].  The unit finally saw action when it was deployed to the Chaos March world of [[Styk]].  There they were part of the House Liao's conquest of the planet.  They fought assorted mercenary forces used to garrison the world.  The Lancers developed tactics combating the mercs, where they used wave tactics wear the opponents down until they weaken enough for regiment roll over them.  In the fighting, the 2nd Battalion took severe damage, losing 2 company worth of BattleMechs.  In [[3064]], the Confederation gave regiment 24 modern BattleMechs to make up for their losses.  Additionally, 12 students from the [[Liao Conservatory of Military Arts]] were assigned to the regiment as part of the cadre duty and help for personnel shortages.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64 - Unit information includes actions in Chaos march and their rebuilding with Capellan help.</ref>  
  
 
===The Pleiades Crusade & Destruction===
 
===The Pleiades Crusade & Destruction===
In [[3066]], the regiment became part of efforts reclaim the long-lost [[Pleiades Cluster]] .
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In [[3066]], the regiment became part of efforts reclaim the long lost [[Pleiades Cluster]] .
 
After the mercenary attack of Taurus, the Concordat used information that allowed mercs to navigate nebula and invade their lost Pleiades Cluster.  They joined their fellow Taurian forces such as Pleiades Hussars and Hyades Light Infantry among other units to invade.  The Lancers first moved to secure [[Lindsay]]. After initial success in capturing worlds, they with the Hussars moved try retake [[Pleiades]] itself.
 
After the mercenary attack of Taurus, the Concordat used information that allowed mercs to navigate nebula and invade their lost Pleiades Cluster.  They joined their fellow Taurian forces such as Pleiades Hussars and Hyades Light Infantry among other units to invade.  The Lancers first moved to secure [[Lindsay]]. After initial success in capturing worlds, they with the Hussars moved try retake [[Pleiades]] itself.
  
By [[3067]], Lancers were forced back from the Cluster, and survivors of the Lancer fell apart. They were then absorbed into the Pleiades Hussars.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 192–193: The Pleiades Crusade/Taurian Guards - Unit's demise and its survivors kept together hope to revive the unit.</ref>
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By [[3067]], Lancers were forced back from the Cluster, and survivors of the Lancer fell apart. They were then absorbed into the Pleiades Hussars.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', pp. 192-193 The Pleiades Crusade/Taurian Guards - Unit's demise and its survivors kept together hope to revive the unit.</ref>  
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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|-  
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
 
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Pleiades Lancers'''
 
| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Pleiades Lancers'''
 
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Cham Kithrong]]||[[3050]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 77: IV Corps - First unit listing as of 3050, commanding officer listed.</ref>
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Cham Kithrong]]||[[3050]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 77 IV Corp - First unit listing as of 3050, commanding officer listed.</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[Alice Chainer]]||[[3058]]<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p. 24: Unit has new CO as of 3058.</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Alice Chainer]]||[[3058]]<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p. 24 - Unit has new CO as of 3058.</ref>
 
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| Colonel||[[Robert Kosimic]]||[[3062]]<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64: Commanding officer noted as of 3064, former Lancer's 2nd Battalion commander.</ref>
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| Colonel||[[Robert Kosimic]]||[[3062]]<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64 - Commanding officer noted as of 3064, former Lancer's 2nd Battalion commander.</ref>
 
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|}
  
 
==Tactics==
 
==Tactics==
The unit uses method of sending out their battalions in waves. With battalion attacking the enemy, then withdrawing under fire of artillery.  They would repeat this until enemy is weathered enough for full regiment advance and overwhelm the opponent.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64: Tactics - Unit tactics usually employed on the battlefield.</ref>
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The unit uses method of sending out their battalions in waves. With battalion attacking the enemy, then withdrawing under fire of artillery.  They would repeat this until enemy is weathered enough for full regiment advance and overwhelm the opponent.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 64 Tactics - Unit tactics usually employed on the battlefield.</ref>
  
 
==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===2765===
 
===2765===
'''Pleiades Lancers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765Pp25>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25: "III Corps - Regimental Status"</ref>
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'''Pleiades Lancers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FR:2765Pp25>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 25, "III Corps - Regimental Status"</ref>
:At this point in time the Lancers was deployed to [[Mas]] system.<ref name="FR:2765Pp25"/>
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:At this point in time the Lancers was deployed to [[Mas]] system. <ref name="FR:2765Pp25"/>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
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:* CO: ''Colonel'' Cham Kithrong
 
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Cham Kithrong
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''[[Subaltern]]'' Florence Flower, stationed on [[Althea's Choice]] - Regular skilled
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''[[Subaltern]]'' Florence Flower, stationed on [[Althea's Choice]] - Regular skilled
*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Subaltern'' Robert Kosimic, stationed on [[Cyrton]] - Green
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*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Subaltern'' Robert Kosimic, stationed on [[Cyrton]] - Green  
*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Subaltern'' Gregory Lamberg, stationed on [[Organo]] - Green
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*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Subaltern'' Gregory Lamberg, stationed on [[Organo]] - Green  
-Note: 2nd and 3rd Battalions have Questionable Loyalty rating as of 3050.
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-Note: 2nd and 3rd Battalions have Questionable Loyalty rating as of 3050.
  
 
===3058===
 
===3058===
'''The Pleiades Lancers''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p, 24: Deployment Table as of 3058 - Unit status, strength and location as of 3058.</ref>
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'''The Pleiades Lancers''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p, 24 Deployment Table as of 3058 - Unit status, strength and location as of 3058.</ref>
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Alice Chainer
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:* CO: ''Colonel'' Alice Chainer
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''[[Brigadier]]'' Florence Fowler, stationed on Althea's Choice - Green skilled
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''[[Brigadier]]'' Florence Fowler, stationed on Althea's Choice - Green skilled
*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Robert Kosimic, stationed on Cyrton - Regular
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*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Robert Kosimic, stationed on Cyrton - Regular  
*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Melissa MacBeth, stationed on Organo - Veteran
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*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Melissa MacBeth, stationed on Organo - Veteran  
  
 
===3064===
 
===3064===
 
'''The Pleiades Lancers''' (BattleMech Regiment)
 
'''The Pleiades Lancers''' (BattleMech Regiment)
:* CO: ''Colonel'' Robert Kosimic
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:* CO: ''Colonel'' Robert Kosimic
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Florence Fowler, stationed on [[Styk]] - Veteran skilled
 
*1st Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Florence Fowler, stationed on [[Styk]] - Veteran skilled
*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' David Hart, stationed on Styk - Veteran
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*2nd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' David Hart, stationed on Styk - Veteran  
*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Jordan Fisher, stationed on Styk - Veteran
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*3rd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Jordan Fisher, stationed on Styk - Veteran  
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'''[[Hell's Black Aces]]''', 2nd Wing (Aerospace Fighter [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]
 
'''[[Hell's Black Aces]]''', 2nd Wing (Aerospace Fighter [[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]
 
:* CO: ''[[Major]]'' "Daemon" Windgate
 
:* CO: ''[[Major]]'' "Daemon" Windgate
-Note: Mercenary Unit temporary assigned by the Capellans as part of their Lancer's fighter cover
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-Note: Mercenary Unit temporary assigned by the Capellans as part of their Lancer's fighter cover  
  
 
'''13th Light Cavalry''' (2 [[Combined Arms]] Vehicle/Infantry Unit Battalions)
 
'''13th Light Cavalry''' (2 [[Combined Arms]] Vehicle/Infantry Unit Battalions)
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*1st Battalion - Regular
 
*1st Battalion - Regular
 
*2nd Battalion - Veteran
 
*2nd Battalion - Veteran
-Note: Unit employs mechanized infantry and light [[Combat Vehicle|combat vehicles]]. 1st Battalion used in flanking and harassing, while the 2nd Battalion consists of all VTOLs. The 2nd Battalion VTOL crews conduct high speed low-altitude operations which use [[w:nap-of-the-earth|nap-of-the-earth]] tactics to move stealthily behind enemy line.
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-Note: Unit employs mechanized infantry and light [[Combat Vehicle|combat vehicles]]. 1st Battalion used in flanking and harassing, while the 2nd Battalion consists of all VTOLs. The 2nd Battalion VTOL crews conduct high speed low-altitude operations which use nape of earth tactics to move stealthily behind enemy line.  
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==Notes==
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==Game Rules==
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
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*''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]''
* ''[[The Periphery (1988)]]''
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*''[[The Periphery (1988)]]''
* ''[[The Periphery (1996)]]''
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*''[[The Periphery (1996)]]''
  
 
[[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands]]
 
[[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands]]

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