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At some point during the [[Jihad]] they joined the [[Word of Blake]]. Stationed on [[Chara]] they faced off against [[Clan Wolf in Exile]]'s [[Beta Galaxy]]. They inflicted serious losses on the [[2nd Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Second Wolf Legion]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 48, "Chara Operational Report"</ref>
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At some point during the [[Jihad]] the Steel Guard joined the [[Word of Blake]]. Stationed on [[Chara]] alongside the [[4th Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and the [[13th Marik Militia]] in September and October [[3077]], the Steel Guard faced off against [[Clan Wolf in Exile]]'s [[Beta Galaxy]] when Free Worlds League Group IV targeted Chara as a part of [[Operation SCOUR]]. The Steel guard inflicted serious losses on the [[2nd Wolf Legion (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|Second Wolf Legion]], forcing them to retreat off-world.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 48, "Chara Operational Report"</ref>
  
 
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==Officers==

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History

Formation

Originally a mercenary unit in Lyran service who joined the FWLM after being stranded on Alula Australis.[1]

Replaced the First Atrean Dragoons on Asuncion after the Herat Massacre.[1]

Anton's Revolt


4th Succession War


Andurien Secession


Operation Guerrero


Operation Bulldog


Jihad

At some point during the Jihad the Steel Guard joined the Word of Blake. Stationed on Chara alongside the 4th Free Worlds Legionnaires and the 13th Marik Militia in September and October 3077, the Steel Guard faced off against Clan Wolf in Exile's Beta Galaxy when Free Worlds League Group IV targeted Chara as a part of Operation SCOUR. The Steel guard inflicted serious losses on the Second Wolf Legion, forcing them to retreat off-world.[2]

Officers

As of 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel James Stroud.[3]

As of 3050 to 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Marilyn Stroud[1], and she is still in command in 3067.[4][5][6]

As of 3085 the commanding officer is Colonel Gerald Stroud.[7]

Tactics

The Guard used static-defense formations, and is very well trained in uban combat and crowed-control tactics.[1]

Composition History

3025

Steel Guard (Green/Reliable)[3]

  • CO: Colonel James Stroud

3050-3054

Steel Guard (Green/Reliable)[4][5]

  • CO: Colonel Marilyn Stroud

3059 to 3067

Steel Guard (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1][6]

  • XO: Mitchell Gotleib
  • 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Liselle Marschall
  • 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Lars Hjoulsberg

Steel Wind (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[1][6]

  • Wing Commander: Commodore Francine Dzemiamowicz

97th Atrean Reconnaisance (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[1][6]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Nelson Morgan

67th Independent Infantry Brigade (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1][6]

  • Troop Commander: Colonel Rui Costa
    • 381st Mechanized Regiment
    • 209th Jump Regiment

- Includes many Maxim and Goblin IFVs

3085

Steel Guard (Green/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Colonel Gerald Stroud

53rd New Delos Armor Regiment (Regular/Reliable)[7]

  • CO: Colonel Ippolit Moles

42nd New Delos Infantry Regiment (Green/Fanatical)[7]

  • CO: Lieutenant Colonel Myra Jansingh

Notes

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 82, "Steel Guard Unit Profile"
  2. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 48, "Chara Operational Report"
  3. 3.0 3.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table - 3025"
  4. 4.0 4.1 20 Year Update, p. 56, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Objective Raids, p. 38, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Fiedl Manual: Update, p. 161, "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Field Manual: 3085, p. 92, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"

Bibliography