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==Unit Description==
 
==Unit Description==
The '''Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion''' is attached military formation for training officers candidates of the [[Robinson Battle Academy]]. Not intended for frontline service, the unit is deployed in emergencies.<ref name=FMFS133>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 133, "Robinson Battle Academy Profile"</ref>
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The '''Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion''' is attached military formation for training officer candidates of the [[Robinson Battle Academy]]. Not intended for frontline service, the unit is deployed in emergencies.<ref name=FMFS133>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 133: "Robinson Battle Academy Profile"</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===FedCom Civil War===
 
===FedCom Civil War===
In middle of October [[3062]], alleged renegade [[House Kurita|Kurita]] forces attacked [[Robinson]]. Some of these forces spilled into the Battle Academy itself, and some of students of the Battalion called to action.  Among these students was [[Arthur Steiner-Davion]], with Count [[Tancred Sandoval]]. They help fight off and destroy Kurita raiders from the school.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'' p. 18, "First Sparks" - Kurita attack of Robinson noted.</ref><ref>''Patriots and Tyrants'', p.??{{cn}}, "Battle of the Robinson Academy detailed from Arthur Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval's view point".</ref>
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In middle of October [[3062]], alleged renegade [[House Kurita|Kurita]] forces attacked [[Robinson]]. Some of these forces spilled into the Battle Academy itself, and some of students of the Battalion called to action.  Among these students was [[Arthur Steiner-Davion]], with Count [[Tancred Sandoval]]. They help fight off and destroy Kurita raiders from the school.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 18: "First Sparks" - Kurita attack of Robinson noted</ref><ref>''Patriots and Tyrants'', p. ??: "Battle of the Robinson Academy detailed from Arthur Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval's viewpoint"{{cn}}</ref>
  
 
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
 
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| [[Kommandant]]||[[Samuel O'Day]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 19, "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=OR13>''Objective Raids'', p. 13, "Armed Forces of Federated Commonwealth" - Academy Training Battalion's 3054 commanding officer listed.</ref>
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| [[Kommandant]]||[[Samuel O'Day]]||[[3050]] - [[3054]]<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 19: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"</ref><ref name=OR13>''Objective Raids'', p. 13: "Armed Forces of Federated Commonwealth" - Academy Training Battalion's 3054 commanding officer listed</ref>
 
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==Composition History==
 
==Composition History==
 
===3040===
 
===3040===
''' Robinson Battalion Academy Training Battalion''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable )<ref name = HWo3039p137/>
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''' Robinson Battalion Academy Training Battalion''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HWo3039p137/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Robinson]]. <ref name = HWo3039p137 >''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137 </ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Robinson]].<ref name=HWo3039p137>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 137</ref>
  
 
===3050===
 
===3050===
'''Robinson Academy Training Battalion ''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable) <ref name = 20yup19/>
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'''Robinson Academy Training Battalion ''' (Battalion/Green/Reliable)<ref name=20yup19/>
:* CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day <ref name = 20yup19/>
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:* CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day<ref name=20yup19/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Robinson]]. <ref name = 20yup19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19</ref>
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:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Robinson]].<ref name=20yup19>''20 Year Update'', p. 19</ref>
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===3054===
 
===3054===
'''Robinson Academy Training Battalion''' (/Green/Reliable) <ref name = OpjRp13/>
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'''Robinson Academy Training Battalion''' (/Green/Reliable)<ref name=OpjRp13/>
:* CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day <ref name = OpjRp13/>
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:* CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day<ref name=OpjRp13/>
:Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Robinson]]. <ref name = OpjRp13>''Objective Raids'', p. 13</ref>  
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===3062===
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The battalion employs blue with black camo smiliar to [[Robinson Rangers]]' Red & Black camo scheme.{{cn}}
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* The battalion employs blue with black camo similar to [[Robinson Rangers]]' Red & Black camo scheme.{{cn}}
  
 
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===Game Notes===
 
===Game Notes===
When using [[Force Specific Rules]] from the Field Manual: Federated Suns, the Battalion suffers from a -3 Initiative when facing [[Draconis Combine]] forces. However, they gain a negative -1 to their physical attack rolls when fighting them.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 149 - Rules when using scenario specific abilities for Training battalion.</ref>
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When using [[Force Specific Rules]] from the Field Manual: Federated Suns, the Battalion suffers from a -3 Initiative when facing [[Draconis Combine]] forces. However, they gain a negative -1 to their physical attack rolls when fighting them.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 149: Rules when using scenario specific abilities for Training battalion</ref>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
*''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
*''[[Objective Raids]]''
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
*''[[Patriots and Tyrants]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Patriots and Tyrants]]'' (novel)
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]''
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[[Category:Federated Suns Training Commands|Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns Training Commands|Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Training Commands|Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion]]
 
[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Training Commands|Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion]]

Revision as of 21:25, 5 October 2022

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Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion
Affiliation Federated Suns
Parent Command Robinson Battle Academy

Unit Description

The Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion is attached military formation for training officer candidates of the Robinson Battle Academy. Not intended for frontline service, the unit is deployed in emergencies.[1]

History

Formation


Fourth Succession War


War of 3039


Clan Invasion


Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog


FedCom Civil War

In middle of October 3062, alleged renegade Kurita forces attacked Robinson. Some of these forces spilled into the Battle Academy itself, and some of students of the Battalion called to action. Among these students was Arthur Steiner-Davion, with Count Tancred Sandoval. They help fight off and destroy Kurita raiders from the school.[2][3]

Jihad


Dark Age

The Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion was present on Robinson during the DCMS assault. They faced elements of Ryuken-nana.[4]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion
Kommandant Samuel O'Day 3050 - 3054[5][6]
Kommandant Aki Jameson 3062[1]

Tactics

Unknown.

Composition History

3040

Robinson Battalion Academy Training Battalion (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[7]

Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Robinson.[7]

3050

Robinson Academy Training Battalion (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[8]

  • CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day[8]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Robinson.[8]

3054

Robinson Academy Training Battalion (/Green/Reliable)[9]

  • CO: Kommandant Samuel O'Day[9]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Robinson.[9]

3062

Robinson Battle Academy Training Battalion (Battalion/Green/Reliable)[1]

Notes

Game Notes

When using Force Specific Rules from the Field Manual: Federated Suns, the Battalion suffers from a -3 Initiative when facing Draconis Combine forces. However, they gain a negative -1 to their physical attack rolls when fighting them.[10]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 133: "Robinson Battle Academy Profile"
  2. FedCom Civil War, p. 18: "First Sparks" - Kurita attack of Robinson noted
  3. Patriots and Tyrants, p. ??: "Battle of the Robinson Academy detailed from Arthur Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval's viewpoint"[citation needed]
  4. Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 10
  5. 20 Year Update, p. 19: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
  6. Objective Raids, p. 13: "Armed Forces of Federated Commonwealth" - Academy Training Battalion's 3054 commanding officer listed
  7. 7.0 7.1 Historical: War of 3039, p. 137
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 20 Year Update, p. 19
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Objective Raids, p. 13
  10. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 149: Rules when using scenario specific abilities for Training battalion

Bibliography