Editing Swann's Cavaliers

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==History==
Formed during the Second Succession War, the unit retains their founder's name even though eighty years have passed since a Swann has served in the ranks. In early [[3026]] the Cavaliers were stationed on [[Quentin]]. Responsible for defending the Westham Valley, the Cavaliers were called away to perform a diversionary raid against the invading [[36th Dieron Regulars]] and [[5th Sword of Light]]. The civilians in Westham Valley were killed by the 36th, and Swann's Cavaliers became enraged and assaulted the nearest Draconis Combine unit, inflicting heavy losses.<ref>''Sorenson's Sabres'', pp. 32–33</ref>

Having served in the [[Federated Suns]] for most of its existence the unit left for the [[Free Worlds League]] in [[3026]] and took up a garrison post on [[Galisteo]] where it served as a rapid response force on the Lyran and Periphery border. The unit didn't face any opposition until they were raided by the [[Thumpers]] in [[3038]]. Swann's Cavaliers have long been the garrison force on Galisteo and are seen as an occupying force by the independent-minded citizens who have caused the unit trouble over the years, including clashes with armed [[CattleMaster]] [[IndustrialMech]]s.

As of [[3054]], they were based on [[Galisteo]].<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 39</ref>

Swann's Cavaliers took part in [[Operation GUERRERO]] and destroyed the remnants of the [[2nd FedCom RCT]] on [[Elgin]] in [[3057]]. Sometime afterward the unit's contract was offered to the [[Capellan Confederation]] who did not like the price the Cavaliers' asked and passed up on picking up the unit. In [[3059]] the unit was located on [[Ibarra]] trying to renegotiate their contract with the FWL. By October 3067 the unit was once again stationed on Galisteo under contract with the FWL, rated "reliable".

While garrisoning the three Trinity Worlds of Galisteo, [[Cerillos]] and [[Sierra]] the Cavaliers were caught up in a civilian uprising following new taxation laws that culminated in the [[Bad Rock Massacre]] in September [[3068]]. They then got bogged down by a nasty guerrilla campaign across all three worlds until [[Camacho's Caballeros]] swept in, destroying half of the Cavaliers' aerospace assets and overwhelming their Charlie Battalion in short order on Galisteo. Swann's Cavaliers subsequently fled in unmarked [[DropShip]]s before they could be apprehended for firing on civilians in the Bad Rock Massacre.<ref name="MSUp39">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 39: "Camacho's Caballeros"</ref>

====Criminal Charges====
As of December [[3071]], Swann's Cavaliers are charged with Crimes Against Humanity on 3 counts, Attacks Against Civilians on 6 counts, Extreme Breach of Faith on 1 count and Disrespect of International Law on 1 count, with a bounty of 50,000 [[C-bill]]s for every officer and 20,000 C-bills for every warrior levied against them. Latest reports place them on [[Gibson]], in [[Word of Blake]] employ.<ref name="MSUp19">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 19: "The MRBC's Most Wanted: 3071"</ref>

==Officers==
{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Rank
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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| colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of Swann's Cavaliers'''
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Edward Repplier]]||[[3050]] - [[3067]]<ref name=20YU57/>{{cn}}
|-
|}

===Other Officers===
* [[Major]] [[Cullen Craig]].

==Tactics==
Swann's Cavaliers are experts in rapid response across the FWL border, and once they have an enemy unit pinned down with their armor and infantry, will move to hit them in the flanks or the rear with their BattleMech forces.

==Composition==
=== 2864 ===
'''Swann's Cavaliers''' (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=2SWp96>''Second Succession War'', p. 96</ref>
: Note: At this point in time the medium-weight unit was stationed on [[Jonzac]] with an operational readiness of 68 percent.<ref name=2SWp96/>

=== 3050 ===
'''Swann’s Cavaliers ''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=20YU57>''20 Year Update'', p. 57: "Free Worlds League Deployment Table"</ref>
:* CO: Colonel Edmund Repplier<ref name=20YU57/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Galisteo]].<ref name=20YU57/>

===3059===
'''Swann’s Cavaliers''' (Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMMercsp108/>
:* CO: Colonel Edmund Repplier<ref name=FMMercsp108/>
: Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on [[Galisteo]].<ref name=FMMercsp108>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 108</ref>

===3067===
'''Swann’s Cavaliers''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)
* CO/[[Colonel]] Edward Repplier
** XO/Able [[Battalion]]: [[Major]] Shadra Ling
** Baker Battalion: Major Cullen Craig
** Charlie Battalion: Major Muhammad Vandercamph
: 3 Heavy Battalions, most 'Mechs have [[Jump Jet]]s or fast movement ratings

'''Black Swans''' (1 [[Wing]]/Regular/Reliable)
* Wing Commander: Major Orville Wong
: Originally ''[[Eagle (Aerospace Fighter class)|Eagle]]'' and ''[[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|Lightning]]'' designs, replaced with modern ''[[Riever]]''s and ''[[Stingray]]''s (League manufactured)

'''Swann’s Trumpeters''' (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)
* Armor Commander: [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Loren McKean
: 1 Light Battalion for harassment and scouting missions, and 2 heavy Battalions for defensive operations

'''Cygnus Group''' (1 Reinforced Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)
* [[Infantry]] Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Rodger Young
:1 experienced combat engineers battalion, and 1 platoon of [[battle armor]]

==Notes==
The '''Swanns Cavaliers''' have adopted a color scheme of white with black and yellow trim and the regimental insignia displayed on the right leg of its BattleMechs, front right of its vehicles and on the right wing of its fighters. The unit does use appropriate camo schemes when in the field.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]''
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)|Sorenson's Sabres]]''


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 ====Criminal Charges====
-The Cavaliers were listed as one of the units on the [[MRBC]] most wanted list in 3071, with a bounty of 50,000 C-bills for every officer and 20,000 C-bills for every warrior levied against them. Latest reports place them on [[Gibson]], in [[Word of Blake]] employ. The Cavaliers were officially charged with the following crimes: <ref name="MSUp19">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 19: "The MRBC's Most Wanted: 3071"</ref>
+As of December [[3071]], Swann's Cavaliers are charged with Crimes Against Humanity on 3 counts, Attacks Against Civilians on 6 counts, Extreme Breach of Faith on 1 count and Disrespect of International Law on 1 count, with a bounty of 50,000 [[C-bill]]s for every officer and 20,000 C-bills for every warrior levied against them. Latest reports place them on [[Gibson]], in [[Word of Blake]] employ.<ref name="MSUp19">''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 19: "The MRBC's Most Wanted: 3071"</ref>
-* Crimes Against Humanity (3 counts)
-* Attacks Against Civilians (6 counts)
-* Extreme Breach of Faith (1 count)
-* Disrespect of International (1 count)
 ==Officers==