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The Red Chasseurs along with rest of I Corps, supported two prong thrust into the Federated Suns. Accompanying [[TDF#Taurian_Guard|Taurian Guard brigade]], the I Corps was once again spread out to hold newly acquired Davion worlds.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', pp. 191-192, "Taurian Guards"</ref> | The Red Chasseurs along with rest of I Corps, supported two prong thrust into the Federated Suns. Accompanying [[TDF#Taurian_Guard|Taurian Guard brigade]], the I Corps was once again spread out to hold newly acquired Davion worlds.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', pp. 191-192, "Taurian Guards"</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Operation Matador=== | ||
| + | In [[3081]] it was reported that the Red Chasseurs had been wiped out - literally, to a man - on the border world of [[Althea's Choice]] by the [[Ceti Hussars]] during [[Operation MATADOR]].<ref name="J:FRp115">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 115, "Taurian Concordat"</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' |
| − | *''[[The Periphery (1988)]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| + | * ''[[The Periphery (1988)]]'' | ||
[[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands]] | [[Category:Taurian Concordat Commands]] | ||
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Unit Description
The Red Chasseurs were a quick-response regiment for the Taurian Concordat. They were used to intercept threats incoming to Concordat. The unit has also been used in offensive actions as well. The unit usually on six-hour notice to deploy from their base to their JumpShip.
History
Succession Wars
The unit, like other periphery nations, were formed after the fall of the Star League.
During the Third Succession War, the regiment took the Magistracy of Canopus world of New Abilene in 3012. easily overwhelming the planet's local militia . Knowing the Canopians forces where on their way confront them, they dug in. The 1st Canopian Cuirassiers, late due to a helium seal blow out, dropped on top of Red Chasseurs' defensive positions. The Cuirassiers successfully forced the Chasseurs off New Abilene.[1]
New Colony Era
By the 3050s, the Concordat and Magistracy of Canopus begun colonizing region inbetween their two relms. The Chasseurs were used in the New Colony Region to take down pirates, rogue colonial marshals and other intrusive elements.
The regiment as of 3064, was organized into nearly 5 fast heavy 'Mech companies. The unit's lack of activity at the time, caused its second battalion to be downgraded as a regular skilled unit.[2]
Along with rest of the I Corps, the unit was spread thinly From the Liao down to Fronc Reaches's border as of 3067.[3]
Jihad & Second FedSuns Invasion
In 3074, Taurus was bombarded by asteroids and left the capital of the Concordat in ruins. With 5 million dead, and Word of Blake intelligence suggesting the asteroids were propelled by agents of the Federated Suns, TDF's surviving ruling party invaded the Suns.
The Red Chasseurs along with rest of I Corps, supported two prong thrust into the Federated Suns. Accompanying Taurian Guard brigade, the I Corps was once again spread out to hold newly acquired Davion worlds.[4]
Operation Matador
In 3081 it was reported that the Red Chasseurs had been wiped out - literally, to a man - on the border world of Althea's Choice by the Ceti Hussars during Operation MATADOR.[5]
Officers
As of 3025, the Commanding Officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Colonel Valerie Makepeace[6]
As of 3050 to 3054, the Commanding Officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Michael Griswald.[7][8]
As of 3064 to 3067, the Commanding Officer was Colonel Clarence "Chip" Cheplak.[2][9]
As of 3085 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Jenna Doe.[10]
Tactics
By 3064, the unit had developed quick insertion from high-atmosphere or hot drops onto potential enemy positions while as the attacker. The unit while conducting anti-pirate raids, use their dropships to land on Pirate's formation flank in showy effort. While ground forces that had been dropped in atmosphere land on differient position in attempt to scare pirates into an ambush.[2]
Composition History
3025
The Red Chasseurs (3 Battalions)[6]
- CO: Colonel Valerie Makepeace
- 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Pablo Ibarrez
- 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Michael Griswald
- 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Adam Beulort
3050
Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment)[7]
- CO: Colonel Michael Griswald
- 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Clarence Cheplak
- 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Gerald Dildine
- 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Timothy Frender
3054
Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment)[8]
- CO: Colonel Michael Griswald
- 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Clarence Cheplak
- 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Gerald Dildine
- 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Barbara Schmidt
3064-3067
Red Chasseurs (BattleMech Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[2][9]
- CO: Colonel Clarence Cheplak
- 1st Battalion - CO: Brigadier Andre Pharoh
- 2nd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Maria Steibeck
- 3rd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Isaak Shtern
21st Corp Air Division (Wing/Regular/Reliable)[2][9]
- Wing Commander: Cornet Samantha Fields
27th Armored Reconnaissance (2 Companies/Green/Questionable)[2][9]
- CO: Subaltern Mick Andrew
35th Cluster Support Force (Red Gate Infantry) (Company/Regular/Questionable)[2][9]
- CO: Cornet Adam Mustaffalous
3085
Red Chasseurs (Veteran/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Colonel Jenna Doe
21st Corps Air Division (Regular/Questionable)[10]
- CO: Senior Air Master Yuki Fujioka
27th Armored Recon (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)[10]
- CO: Subaltern George McMillian
Red Gate Infantry (Veteran/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Colonel Adam Mustaffalous
Notes
The 21st Corp Air Division rotates every six-months with 18th Corp Air Division as part of Red Chasseur's attached aerospace support unit.[11]
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 31, "1st Canopian Cuirassiers"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Field Manual: Periphery, p. 60, "Red Chasseurs Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 193, "Red Chasseurs"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, pp. 191-192, "Taurian Guards"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 115, "Taurian Concordat"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Periphery (1988), p. 81, "TDF Deployment Table - 3025"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 20 Year Update, p. 77, "TDF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Objective Raids, p. 48, "TDF Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 202, "TDF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 150, "TDF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. ??, "Red Chasseurs" - 21st Air Corp Div. note