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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
| − | Originally a mercenary unit in [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] service who joined the [[FWLM]] after being stranded on [[Alula Australis]].<ref name=FMFWL82>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 82 | + | Originally a mercenary unit in [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] service who joined the [[FWLM]] after being stranded on [[Alula Australis]].<ref name=FMFWL82>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 82: "Steel Guard Unit Profile"</ref> |
===Anton's Revolt=== | ===Anton's Revolt=== | ||
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In [[3066]] [[Zion]] was assaulted by [[Capellan Confederation]] troops in retaliation for terrorist strikes on their worlds. The [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] were attacked by the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Ambermarle's Highlanders]]. The Steel Guard was stationed on [[Asuncion]] and was debating about reinforcing the Guards on Zion when they were attacked by [[Harloc's Raiders]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 28</ref><ref name=fmu153>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 153</ref> The Raiders seriously damaged the Steel Guard during this conflict. At this time the Word of Blake began to covertly exacerbate the tensions between the Steel Guard and the [[LCCC]].<ref name=fmu153/> | In [[3066]] [[Zion]] was assaulted by [[Capellan Confederation]] troops in retaliation for terrorist strikes on their worlds. The [[3rd Free Worlds Guards]] were attacked by the [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Ambermarle's Highlanders]]. The Steel Guard was stationed on [[Asuncion]] and was debating about reinforcing the Guards on Zion when they were attacked by [[Harloc's Raiders]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 28</ref><ref name=fmu153>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 153</ref> The Raiders seriously damaged the Steel Guard during this conflict. At this time the Word of Blake began to covertly exacerbate the tensions between the Steel Guard and the [[LCCC]].<ref name=fmu153/> | ||
| − | 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 (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|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 | + | 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 (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)|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> The Steel Guard was later destroyed on Chara by Coalition forces. |
After the unit was destroyed by the Coalition, Gerald Stroud, an estranged son of the last commander, received the family fortune. He put it to use by re-forming the Steel Guard as a unit that would defend the ideals represented by the [[Free Worlds League]]. After recruiting new soldiers, the unit was activated in [[3084]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 85</ref> In [[3085]] they were stationed on [[Emris IV]].<ref name=FM3085p92/> | After the unit was destroyed by the Coalition, Gerald Stroud, an estranged son of the last commander, received the family fortune. He put it to use by re-forming the Steel Guard as a unit that would defend the ideals represented by the [[Free Worlds League]]. After recruiting new soldiers, the unit was activated in [[3084]].<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 85</ref> In [[3085]] they were stationed on [[Emris IV]].<ref name=FM3085p92/> | ||
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| [[Colonel]]||[[James Stroud (FWL)|James Stroud]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp98/> | | [[Colonel]]||[[James Stroud (FWL)|James Stroud]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HMp98/> | ||
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| − | | Colonel||[[Marilyn Stroud]]||[[3050]] - [[3077]]<ref name=FMFWL82/><ref name=20YUp56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56 | + | | Colonel||[[Marilyn Stroud]]||[[3050]] - [[3077]]<ref name=FMFWL82/><ref name=20YUp56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"</ref><ref name=ORp38>''Objective Raids'', p. 38: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"</ref><ref name=FMU161>''Fiedl Manual: Updates'', p. 161: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> |
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| − | | Colonel||[[Gerald Stroud]]||[[3084]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92 | + | | Colonel||[[Gerald Stroud]]||[[3084]] - [[3085]]<ref name=FM3085p92>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 92: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"</ref> |
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| − | | Colonel||[[Dorthy Rivera]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116 | + | | Colonel||[[Dorthy Rivera]]||[[3145]]<ref name="FM:3145p116">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"</ref> |
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==Composition History== | ==Composition History== | ||
===2821=== | ===2821=== | ||
| − | '''Steel Guards ''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name= FSSp138 >''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref> | + | '''Steel Guards ''' (Regiment/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FSSp138 >''First Succession War'', p. 138</ref> |
| − | : Note: In 2821 the command was reduced to 57 of its strength and was deployed at [[Dieudonné]].<ref name= FSSp138/> | + | : Note: In 2821 the command was reduced to 57 of its strength and was deployed at [[Dieudonné]].<ref name=FSSp138/> |
=== 2830 === | === 2830 === | ||
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=== 3028 === | === 3028 === | ||
| − | '''Steel Guard''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name =HBSp86/> | + | '''Steel Guard''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=HBSp86/> |
| − | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kosciusko]].<ref name =HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p.86</ref> | + | :Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on [[Kosciusko]].<ref name=HBSp86>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 86</ref> |
===3050=== | ===3050=== | ||
| − | '''Steel Guards ''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56 | + | '''Steel Guards ''' (Regiment/Green/Reliable)<ref name=20YU56>''20 Year Update'', p. 56: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref> |
:* CO: Colonel Marilyn Stroud<ref name=20YU56/> | :* CO: Colonel Marilyn Stroud<ref name=20YU56/> | ||
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kosciusko]].<ref name=20YU56/> | : Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Kosciusko]].<ref name=20YU56/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
| − | *''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' | + | * ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' |
| − | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' |
[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Protectorate Guard, Steel Guard]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Protectorate Guard, Steel Guard]] | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 14 May 2022
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| Steel Guard | |
| Formed | 2799 |
| Affiliation | Free Worlds League |
| Parent Command | Protectorate Guard |
History
Formation
Originally a mercenary unit in Lyran service who joined the FWLM after being stranded on Alula Australis.[1]
Anton's Revolt
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Fourth Succession War
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Andurien Secession
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Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
Replaced the First Atrean Dragoons on Asuncion after the Herat Massacre occurred in 3058. Prior to this assignment, the Steel Guard spent its time on Adhafera and Kosciusko as the garrison force for those worlds.[1] The Word of Blake also arranged several covert joint operations between themselves and the Steel Guard at this time.[2]
Jihad
In 3066 Zion was assaulted by Capellan Confederation troops in retaliation for terrorist strikes on their worlds. The 3rd Free Worlds Guards were attacked by the 2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry and Ambermarle's Highlanders. The Steel Guard was stationed on Asuncion and was debating about reinforcing the Guards on Zion when they were attacked by Harloc's Raiders.[3][2] The Raiders seriously damaged the Steel Guard during this conflict. At this time the Word of Blake began to covertly exacerbate the tensions between the Steel Guard and the LCCC.[2]
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.[4] The Steel Guard was later destroyed on Chara by Coalition forces.
After the unit was destroyed by the Coalition, Gerald Stroud, an estranged son of the last commander, received the family fortune. He put it to use by re-forming the Steel Guard as a unit that would defend the ideals represented by the Free Worlds League. After recruiting new soldiers, the unit was activated in 3084.[5] In 3085 they were stationed on Emris IV.[6]
Dark Age
In 3095 the Steel Guard repelled a probing assault on Emris IV by the 10th Regulan Hussars.[7]
The re-formation of the Free Worlds League was very good for the Steel Guard. They had long supported the idea of reunification, and as such refused to accept assignments which would force them to fight former League member states. After the re-formation of the League, they requested and received an assignment that would not force them to fight with forces from Andurien or Regulus. Instead they faced the CCAF.[8] They were the garrison of Connaught in 3145.[9]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the Steel Guard | |||
| José Stroud | 2799[10] | ||
| Colonel | James Stroud | 3025[10] | |
| Colonel | Marilyn Stroud | 3050 - 3077[1][11][12][13] | |
| Colonel | Gerald Stroud | 3084 - 3085[6] | |
| Colonel | Dorthy Rivera | 3145[9] | |
Tactics
The Guard used static defense formations, and is very well trained in urban combat and crowd control tactics.[1]
Composition History
2821
Steel Guards (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[14]
2830
Steel Guards (Regiment/Green/Questionable)[15]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Dieudonné with an operational readiness of 99 percent.[15]
2864
Steel Guards (Regiment/Regular/3)[15]
- Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on Chertan with an operational readiness of 69 percent.[15]
3025
Steel Guard (Green/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Colonel James Stroud
3028
Steel Guard (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[16]
3050
Steel Guards (Regiment/Green/Reliable)[17]
3050-3054
Steel Guard (Green/Reliable)[12]
- CO: Colonel Marilyn Stroud
3059 to 3067
Steel Guard (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1][13]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Marilyn Stroud
- XO: Mitchell Gotleib
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Liselle Marschall
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Lars Hjoulsberg
Steel Wind (1 Wing/Regular/Reliable)[1][13]
- Wing Commander: Commodore Francine Dzemiamowicz
97th Atrean Reconnaissance (Battalion/Regular/Reliable)[1][13]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Nelson Morgan
67th Independent Infantry Brigade (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[1][13]
- Troop Commander: Colonel Rui Costa
- 381st Mechanized Regiment
- 209th Jump Regiment
- Includes many Maxim and Goblin IFVs
3085
Steel Guard (Green/Fanatical)[6]
- CO: Colonel Gerald Stroud
53rd New Delos Armor Regiment (Regular/Reliable)[6]
- CO: Colonel Ippolit Moles
42nd New Delos Infantry Regiment (Green/Fanatical)[6]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Myra Jansingh
3145
Steel Guard (Veteran/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Colonel Dorthy Rivera
Ohrensen Steel Wing (Veteran/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Commander Anderson Medina
New Delos Steel Armor (Regular/Fanatical)[9]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Bennie Whitaker
Ventabren Steel Infantry (Veteran/Reliable)[9]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Grover Chen
References
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Field Manual: Updates, p. 153
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 28
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 48: "Chara Operational Report"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 85
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 92: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 6
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 108
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Field Manual: 3145, p. 116: "Free Worlds League Military"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 98
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 56: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Objective Raids, p. 38: "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Fiedl Manual: Updates, p. 161: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 First Succession War, p. 138
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Second Succession War, p. 98
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 86
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 20 Year Update, p. 56: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"