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==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3025]], the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was [[Colonel]] | + | As of [[3025]], the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was ''[[Colonel]]'' Valerie Makepeace<ref name=TPp81>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 81, "TDF Deployment Table - 3025"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Michael Griswald.<ref name=20Yp77>''20 Year Update'', p. 77, "TDF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp48>''Objective Raids'', p. 48, "TDF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> | + | As of [[3050]] to [[3054]], the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was ''Colonel'' Michael Griswald.<ref name=20Yp77>''20 Year Update'', p. 77, "TDF Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp48>''Objective Raids'', p. 48, "TDF Deployment Table - 3054"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3064]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was Colonel Clarence "Chip" Cheplak.<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 202, "TDF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> | + | As of [[3064]] to [[3067]], the commanding officer was ''Colonel'' Clarence "Chip" Cheplak.<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 202, "TDF Deployment Table - 3067"</ref> |
| − | As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was Colonel Jenna Doe.<ref name=FM3085p150>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 150, "TDF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> Colonel Doe was previously a company commander in the Chasseur's First Battalion.<ref name=fm85-142/> | + | As of [[3085]] the commanding officer was ''Colonel'' Jenna Doe.<ref name=FM3085p150>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 150, "TDF Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> Colonel Doe was previously a company commander in the Chasseur's First Battalion.<ref name=fm85-142/> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
'''The Red Chasseurs''' (3 Battalions)<ref name=TPp81/> | '''The Red Chasseurs''' (3 Battalions)<ref name=TPp81/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Valerie Makepeace | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Valerie Makepeace |
| − | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Pablo Ibarrez | + | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''[[Subaltern]]'' Pablo Ibarrez |
| − | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Michael Griswald | + | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Michael Griswald |
| − | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Adam Beulort | + | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Adam Beulort |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
'''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref name=20Yp77/> | '''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref name=20Yp77/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Michael Griswald | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Michael Griswald |
| − | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: | + | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Clarence Cheplak |
| − | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Gerald Dildine | + | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Gerald Dildine |
| − | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Timothy Frender | + | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Timothy Frender |
===3054=== | ===3054=== | ||
'''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref name=ORp48/> | '''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech Regiment)<ref name=ORp48/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Michael Griswald | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Michael Griswald |
| − | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Clarence Cheplak | + | :* 1st Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Clarence Cheplak |
| − | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Gerald Dildine | + | :* 2nd Battalion (Regular/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Gerald Dildine |
| − | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: Subaltern Barbara Schmidt | + | :* 3rd Battalion (Veteran/Reliable) - CO: ''Subaltern'' Barbara Schmidt |
===3064-3067=== | ===3064-3067=== | ||
'''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | '''Red Chasseurs''' (BattleMech [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Clarence Cheplak | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Clarence Cheplak |
| − | :* 1st Battalion - CO: [[Brigadier]] Andre Pharoh | + | :* 1st Battalion - CO: ''[[Brigadier]]'' Andre Pharoh |
| − | :* 2nd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Maria Steibeck | + | :* 2nd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Maria Steibeck |
| − | :* 3rd Battalion - CO: Brigadier Isaak Shtern | + | :* 3rd Battalion - CO: ''Brigadier'' Isaak Shtern |
'''21st Corp Air Division''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | '''21st Corp Air Division''' ([[Wing (Military Unit)|Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | ||
| − | * Wing Commander: [[Cornet]] Samantha Fields | + | * Wing Commander: ''[[Cornet]]'' Samantha Fields |
'''27th Armored Reconnaissance''' (2 Companies/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | '''27th Armored Reconnaissance''' (2 Companies/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | ||
| − | * CO: Subaltern Mick Andrew | + | * CO: ''Subaltern'' Mick Andrew |
'''35th Cluster Support Force (Red Gate Infantry)''' ([[Company]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | '''35th Cluster Support Force (Red Gate Infantry)''' ([[Company]]/Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FMPp60/><ref name=FMUp202/> | ||
| − | * CO: Cornet Adam Mustaffalous | + | * CO: ''Cornet'' Adam Mustaffalous |
===3079=== | ===3079=== | ||
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===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
'''Red Chasseurs''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | '''Red Chasseurs''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Jenna Doe | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Jenna Doe |
'''21st Corps Air Division''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | '''21st Corps Air Division''' (Regular/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | ||
| − | * CO: Senior Air Master Yuki Fujioka | + | * CO: ''[[Senior Air Master]]'' Yuki Fujioka |
'''27th Armored Recon''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | '''27th Armored Recon''' (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | ||
| − | * CO: Subaltern George McMillian | + | * CO: ''Subaltern'' George McMillian |
'''Red Gate Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | '''Red Gate Infantry''' (Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FM3085p150/> | ||
| − | * CO: Colonel Adam Mustaffalous | + | * CO: ''Colonel'' Adam Mustaffalous |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 18:19, 18 November 2013
Contents
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 Canopian forces were on their way to confront them, they dug in. The 1st Canopian Cuirassiers, late due to a helium seal blow-out, dropped on top of the 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]
In 3079 the Chasseurs numbers were low, and the command split into two forces to garrison Organo and Althea's Choice.[5]
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 2nd Ceti Hussars during Operation MATADOR.[6] Later reports clarified the situation: The Second Battalion of the Red Chasseurs had indeed been wiped out, but the first battalion on Organo withdrew after facing the Illician Lancers Fourth Regiment.[7] As part of this withdrawal, the survivors captured a mercenary JumpShip. The unit is so heavily damaged (less than two companies escaped Organo) that it will likely be folded in with the Concordat Jaegers, another heavily damaged command.[8]
Officers
As of 3025, the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Valerie Makepeace[9]
As of 3050 to 3054, the commanding officer of the Red Chasseurs was Colonel Michael Griswald.[10][11]
As of 3064 to 3067, the commanding officer was Colonel Clarence "Chip" Cheplak.[2][12]
As of 3085 the commanding officer was Colonel Jenna Doe.[13] Colonel Doe was previously a company commander in the Chasseur's First Battalion.[8]
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 different position in attempt to scare pirates into an ambush.[2]
Composition History
3025
The Red Chasseurs (3 Battalions)[9]
- 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)[10]
- 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)[11]
- 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][12]
- 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][12]
- Wing Commander: Cornet Samantha Fields
27th Armored Reconnaissance (2 Companies/Green/Questionable)[2][12]
- CO: Subaltern Mick Andrew
35th Cluster Support Force (Red Gate Infantry) (Company/Regular/Questionable)[2][12]
- CO: Cornet Adam Mustaffalous
3079
The Jihad fighting found the Red Chasseurs' forces reduced by 40%.[5]
3085
Red Chasseurs (Veteran/Reliable)[13]
- CO: Colonel Jenna Doe
21st Corps Air Division (Regular/Questionable)[13]
- CO: Senior Air Master Yuki Fujioka
27th Armored Recon (1 Battalion/Veteran/Questionable)[13]
- CO: Subaltern George McMillian
Red Gate Infantry (Veteran/Reliable)[13]
- 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.[14]
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"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Report: Periphery, p. 12
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 115, "Taurian Concordat"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 54
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 142
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Periphery (1988), p. 81, "TDF Deployment Table - 3025"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 20 Year Update, p. 77, "TDF Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Objective Raids, p. 48, "TDF Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 202, "TDF Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 150, "TDF Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. ??, "Red Chasseurs" - 21st Air Corp Div. note