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Line 12: === Davion Civil War === === Davion Civil War === − Rostov's successful five-year campaign against the Terran Hegemony had cemented his power base within the military,<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 41–42: "Varnay vs. Davion"</ref> and the Varnays waited until Nikolai was distracted by a border clash with the [[Draconis Combine]] that Rostov was forced to devote his attention to in [[2523]]. With Rostov distracted the Varnays abducted Alexander and transported him to [[New Syrtis]] under the pretense that he was performing a grand tour in the style of his grandfather, [[Simon Davion]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A"/><ref name="HB:HDp32">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 32–33: "Hostage Prince"</ref> + Rostov's successful five-year campaign against the Terran Hegemony had cemented his power base within the military,<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 41–42: "Varnay vs Davion"</ref> and the Varnays waited until Nikolai was distracted by a border clash with the [[Draconis Combine]] that Rostov was forced to devote his attention to in [[2523]]. With Rostov distracted the Varnays abducted Alexander and transported him to [[New Syrtis]] under the pretense that he was performing a grand tour in the style of his grandfather, [[Simon Davion]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A"/><ref name="HB:HDp32">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 32–33: "Hostage Prince"</ref> Nikolai moved against the Capellan March, acting in support of Laura Davion and as leader of the combined forces from the Crucis, Draconis and Terran Marches. Units under Rostov's command struck<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 33–34: "Flames of War"</ref> at a line of worlds stretching from Kluane to [[Royalston]]<ref name="HB:HDp33"/> with Rostov demonstrating his grasp of tactics and using the abilities of his trained regulars to good effect against Varnay's troops, which were often simply militias lacking in training.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 44: "Alexander in Exile"</ref> Nikolai moved against the Capellan March, acting in support of Laura Davion and as leader of the combined forces from the Crucis, Draconis and Terran Marches. Units under Rostov's command struck<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 33–34: "Flames of War"</ref> at a line of worlds stretching from Kluane to [[Royalston]]<ref name="HB:HDp33"/> with Rostov demonstrating his grasp of tactics and using the abilities of his trained regulars to good effect against Varnay's troops, which were often simply militias lacking in training.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 44: "Alexander in Exile"</ref> − Rostov's forces made significant initial gains, easily carving through Varnay's troops, although neither side knew that Alexander and the anti-Varnayists responsible for his rescue were passing through the Barrier Rift at the time - the Barrier Rift being an astrographic feature that marked the boundary between the Capellan March and the Crucis March.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/> + Rostov's forces made significant initial gains, easily carving through Varnay's troops, although neither side knew that Alexander and the anti-Varnayists responsible for his rescue were passing through the Barrier Rift at the time - the Barrier Rift being an astrographical feature that marked the boundary between the Capellan March and the Crucis March.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/> Nikolai Rostov's initial attacks went extremely well, but his luck ran out on the world of [[Quittacas]], deep inside the Capellan March. During the assault on the planet Nikolai was killed, and his death had a devastating effect on the morale of the FPF. Nikolai was the grand old warhorse of the Terran March, and loomed large in the minds of his troops; David Varnay quickly seized on the opportunity while Nikolai's forces were still reeling, and began offering bribes to a number of key figures within Nikolai's forces. The net result was a series of mutinies and the desertions within the ranks of his forces, and within weeks Laura Davion's offensive had ground to a halt.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33"/> Nikolai Rostov's initial attacks went extremely well, but his luck ran out on the world of [[Quittacas]], deep inside the Capellan March. During the assault on the planet Nikolai was killed, and his death had a devastating effect on the morale of the FPF. Nikolai was the grand old warhorse of the Terran March, and loomed large in the minds of his troops; David Varnay quickly seized on the opportunity while Nikolai's forces were still reeling, and began offering bribes to a number of key figures within Nikolai's forces. The net result was a series of mutinies and the desertions within the ranks of his forces, and within weeks Laura Davion's offensive had ground to a halt.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33"/> Line 30:
Line 30: Rostov's obsession with the power of his March led him to mobilize his troops in opposition to Prince Alexander<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> in April [[2540]].<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Dmitri's attempted coup began with a tragedy; as his first act, Dmitri ordered his troops to kidnap Cynthia Davion, who was engaged in a goodwill tour of the Draconis March at the time. His troops not only failed in their attempt, but a stray shot killed Cynthia.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 36: "Putting Down Rostov"</ref> While he had gained considerable political support as a result of his argument that Alexander had no power to impose changes outside the Crucis March, mobilizing his March forces and attempting to kidnap Cynthia marked Dmitri crossing a point of no return.<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Rostov's obsession with the power of his March led him to mobilize his troops in opposition to Prince Alexander<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> in April [[2540]].<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Dmitri's attempted coup began with a tragedy; as his first act, Dmitri ordered his troops to kidnap Cynthia Davion, who was engaged in a goodwill tour of the Draconis March at the time. His troops not only failed in their attempt, but a stray shot killed Cynthia.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 36: "Putting Down Rostov"</ref> While he had gained considerable political support as a result of his argument that Alexander had no power to impose changes outside the Crucis March, mobilizing his March forces and attempting to kidnap Cynthia marked Dmitri crossing a point of no return.<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> − Cynthia's death had a profound effect, leaving him grief-stricken; it also led him to act launch a campaign against Dmitri that would be marked by its speed, decisiveness and implacable savagery. While Dmitri was still an influential and popular man and widely acknowledged as being responsible for the triumph on Victoria, he wasn't the First Prince. To a Federated Suns recently ravaged by war Alexander represented order, stability and an end to factionalism and infighting. Dmitri called for action against Alexander, describing him as a would-be despot, but few worlds or units outside his immediate sphere of influence responded; in comparison, Alexander quickly gathered an overwhelming army.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> + Cynthia's death had a profound effect, leaving him grief-stricken; it also led him to act launch a campaign against Dmitri that would be marked by its speed, decisiveness and implacable savagery. While Dmitria was still an influential and popular man and widely acknowledged as being responsible for the triumph on Victoria, he wasn't the First Prince. To a Federated Suns recently ravaged by war Alexander represented order, stability and an end to factionalism and infighting. Dmitri called for action against Alexander, describing him as a would-be despot, but few worlds or units outside his immediate sphere of influence responded; in comparison, Alexander quickly gathered an overwhelming army.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> Alexander struck directly towards Robinson with two large forces,<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> one launched from New Avalon and the other from the Draconis March,<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> and while he lacked Dmitri's military skills he had sheer numbers on his side, presenting Dmitri with little chance of victory. What finally ended the Civil War wasn't Alexander's command of his men, however; it was a final battle between Alexander and Dmitri, both fighting in 'Mechs.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Alexander's bravado in taking on Dmitri personally nearly resulted in his own death, but he triumphed over Dmitri, turning what could have been a foolish stunt into an act of legend that further enhanced his reputation - despite allegations from historians after the event that one of Alexander's agents had secretly sabotaged Dmitri's 'Mech before the battle.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> Alexander struck directly towards Robinson with two large forces,<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> one launched from New Avalon and the other from the Draconis March,<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> and while he lacked Dmitri's military skills he had sheer numbers on his side, presenting Dmitri with little chance of victory. What finally ended the Civil War wasn't Alexander's command of his men, however; it was a final battle between Alexander and Dmitri, both fighting in 'Mechs.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Alexander's bravado in taking on Dmitri personally nearly resulted in his own death, but he triumphed over Dmitri, turning what could have been a foolish stunt into an act of legend that further enhanced his reputation - despite allegations from historians after the event that one of Alexander's agents had secretly sabotaged Dmitri's 'Mech before the battle.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> Line 39:
Line 39: The two primary military formations associated with the Terran March were the [[Terran Brigade]] - the March's flagship military formation - and the [[Vale Rangers]], the March's primary offensive formation.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 16: "Robinson Chevaliers"</ref> The Vale Rangers transferred their loyalty to Nikolai Rostov when Charles Leighton was killed, and fought throughout the Civil War. Many regiments from the Vale Rangers were outraged by Dmitri's actions during his attempted insurrection and swiftly joined Alexander's cause, with some subsequently fighting sister units as a consequence during Alexander's defeat of Dmitri's forces.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> After Dmitri's defeat on [[Robinson]] Prince Alexander referred to the surviving warriors of the Vale Rangers as "soldiers of chivalry and honor"; the Vale Rangers brigade was incorporated into the expanded Draconis March and renamed as the [[Robinson Chevaliers]], with the new name drawn directly from Alexander's words, going on to serve the Federated Suns throughout the Star League era.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> The two primary military formations associated with the Terran March were the [[Terran Brigade]] - the March's flagship military formation - and the [[Vale Rangers]], the March's primary offensive formation.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 16: "Robinson Chevaliers"</ref> The Vale Rangers transferred their loyalty to Nikolai Rostov when Charles Leighton was killed, and fought throughout the Civil War. Many regiments from the Vale Rangers were outraged by Dmitri's actions during his attempted insurrection and swiftly joined Alexander's cause, with some subsequently fighting sister units as a consequence during Alexander's defeat of Dmitri's forces.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> After Dmitri's defeat on [[Robinson]] Prince Alexander referred to the surviving warriors of the Vale Rangers as "soldiers of chivalry and honor"; the Vale Rangers brigade was incorporated into the expanded Draconis March and renamed as the [[Robinson Chevaliers]], with the new name drawn directly from Alexander's words, going on to serve the Federated Suns throughout the Star League era.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> − The fate of the Vale Rangers after the Davion Civil War was a marked contrast to their former companions in the Terran Brigade; Alexander's disestablishment of the Terran March generated a deep resentment amongst the Terran Brigade, one that still festered thirty years later. The end came for the Terran Brigade in [[2571]], with the formation of the Star League Defense Force; Alexander seized the opportunity to remove the worst-equipped, worst-trained, and most troublesome units out of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] including the entire of the remaining Terran Brigade forces.<ref name="H:RWp32">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 32: "Integration with the SLDF"</ref> + The fate of the Vale Rangers after the Davion Civil War was a marked contrast to their former companions in the Terran Brigade; Alexander's disestablishment of the Terran March generated a deep resentment amongst the Terran Brigade, one that still festered thirty years later. The end came for the Terran Brigade in [[2571]], with the formation of the Star League Defense Force; Alexander seized the opportunity to remove the worst-equipped, worst-trained, and most troublesome units out of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] including the entire of the remaining Terran Brigade forces.<ref name="H:RWp32">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 32: "Integration With The SLDF"</ref> == March Lords == == March Lords ==
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| − | Rostov's successful five-year campaign against the Terran Hegemony had cemented his power base within the military,<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 41–42: "Varnay vs | + | Rostov's successful five-year campaign against the Terran Hegemony had cemented his power base within the military,<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 41–42: "Varnay vs Davion"</ref> and the Varnays waited until Nikolai was distracted by a border clash with the [[Draconis Combine]] that Rostov was forced to devote his attention to in [[2523]]. With Rostov distracted the Varnays abducted Alexander and transported him to [[New Syrtis]] under the pretense that he was performing a grand tour in the style of his grandfather, [[Simon Davion]].<ref name="HD(TFS)p41A"/><ref name="HB:HDp32">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 32–33: "Hostage Prince"</ref> |
Nikolai moved against the Capellan March, acting in support of Laura Davion and as leader of the combined forces from the Crucis, Draconis and Terran Marches. Units under Rostov's command struck<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 33–34: "Flames of War"</ref> at a line of worlds stretching from Kluane to [[Royalston]]<ref name="HB:HDp33"/> with Rostov demonstrating his grasp of tactics and using the abilities of his trained regulars to good effect against Varnay's troops, which were often simply militias lacking in training.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 44: "Alexander in Exile"</ref> | Nikolai moved against the Capellan March, acting in support of Laura Davion and as leader of the combined forces from the Crucis, Draconis and Terran Marches. Units under Rostov's command struck<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 33–34: "Flames of War"</ref> at a line of worlds stretching from Kluane to [[Royalston]]<ref name="HB:HDp33"/> with Rostov demonstrating his grasp of tactics and using the abilities of his trained regulars to good effect against Varnay's troops, which were often simply militias lacking in training.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 44: "Alexander in Exile"</ref> | ||
| − | Rostov's forces made significant initial gains, easily carving through Varnay's troops, although neither side knew that Alexander and the anti-Varnayists responsible for his rescue were passing through the Barrier Rift at the time - the Barrier Rift being an | + | Rostov's forces made significant initial gains, easily carving through Varnay's troops, although neither side knew that Alexander and the anti-Varnayists responsible for his rescue were passing through the Barrier Rift at the time - the Barrier Rift being an astrographical feature that marked the boundary between the Capellan March and the Crucis March.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/> |
Nikolai Rostov's initial attacks went extremely well, but his luck ran out on the world of [[Quittacas]], deep inside the Capellan March. During the assault on the planet Nikolai was killed, and his death had a devastating effect on the morale of the FPF. Nikolai was the grand old warhorse of the Terran March, and loomed large in the minds of his troops; David Varnay quickly seized on the opportunity while Nikolai's forces were still reeling, and began offering bribes to a number of key figures within Nikolai's forces. The net result was a series of mutinies and the desertions within the ranks of his forces, and within weeks Laura Davion's offensive had ground to a halt.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33"/> | Nikolai Rostov's initial attacks went extremely well, but his luck ran out on the world of [[Quittacas]], deep inside the Capellan March. During the assault on the planet Nikolai was killed, and his death had a devastating effect on the morale of the FPF. Nikolai was the grand old warhorse of the Terran March, and loomed large in the minds of his troops; David Varnay quickly seized on the opportunity while Nikolai's forces were still reeling, and began offering bribes to a number of key figures within Nikolai's forces. The net result was a series of mutinies and the desertions within the ranks of his forces, and within weeks Laura Davion's offensive had ground to a halt.<ref name="HD(TFS)p44"/><ref name="HB:HDp33"/> | ||
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Rostov's obsession with the power of his March led him to mobilize his troops in opposition to Prince Alexander<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> in April [[2540]].<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Dmitri's attempted coup began with a tragedy; as his first act, Dmitri ordered his troops to kidnap Cynthia Davion, who was engaged in a goodwill tour of the Draconis March at the time. His troops not only failed in their attempt, but a stray shot killed Cynthia.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 36: "Putting Down Rostov"</ref> While he had gained considerable political support as a result of his argument that Alexander had no power to impose changes outside the Crucis March, mobilizing his March forces and attempting to kidnap Cynthia marked Dmitri crossing a point of no return.<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> | Rostov's obsession with the power of his March led him to mobilize his troops in opposition to Prince Alexander<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> in April [[2540]].<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Dmitri's attempted coup began with a tragedy; as his first act, Dmitri ordered his troops to kidnap Cynthia Davion, who was engaged in a goodwill tour of the Draconis March at the time. His troops not only failed in their attempt, but a stray shot killed Cynthia.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 36: "Putting Down Rostov"</ref> While he had gained considerable political support as a result of his argument that Alexander had no power to impose changes outside the Crucis March, mobilizing his March forces and attempting to kidnap Cynthia marked Dmitri crossing a point of no return.<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> | ||
| − | Cynthia's death had a profound effect, leaving him grief-stricken; it also led him to act launch a campaign against Dmitri that would be marked by its speed, decisiveness and implacable savagery. While | + | Cynthia's death had a profound effect, leaving him grief-stricken; it also led him to act launch a campaign against Dmitri that would be marked by its speed, decisiveness and implacable savagery. While Dmitria was still an influential and popular man and widely acknowledged as being responsible for the triumph on Victoria, he wasn't the First Prince. To a Federated Suns recently ravaged by war Alexander represented order, stability and an end to factionalism and infighting. Dmitri called for action against Alexander, describing him as a would-be despot, but few worlds or units outside his immediate sphere of influence responded; in comparison, Alexander quickly gathered an overwhelming army.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> |
Alexander struck directly towards Robinson with two large forces,<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> one launched from New Avalon and the other from the Draconis March,<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> and while he lacked Dmitri's military skills he had sheer numbers on his side, presenting Dmitri with little chance of victory. What finally ended the Civil War wasn't Alexander's command of his men, however; it was a final battle between Alexander and Dmitri, both fighting in 'Mechs.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Alexander's bravado in taking on Dmitri personally nearly resulted in his own death, but he triumphed over Dmitri, turning what could have been a foolish stunt into an act of legend that further enhanced his reputation - despite allegations from historians after the event that one of Alexander's agents had secretly sabotaged Dmitri's 'Mech before the battle.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> | Alexander struck directly towards Robinson with two large forces,<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> one launched from New Avalon and the other from the Draconis March,<ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> and while he lacked Dmitri's military skills he had sheer numbers on his side, presenting Dmitri with little chance of victory. What finally ended the Civil War wasn't Alexander's command of his men, however; it was a final battle between Alexander and Dmitri, both fighting in 'Mechs.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/><ref name="HB:HDp36B"/> Alexander's bravado in taking on Dmitri personally nearly resulted in his own death, but he triumphed over Dmitri, turning what could have been a foolish stunt into an act of legend that further enhanced his reputation - despite allegations from historians after the event that one of Alexander's agents had secretly sabotaged Dmitri's 'Mech before the battle.<ref name="HD(TFS)p48"/> | ||
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The two primary military formations associated with the Terran March were the [[Terran Brigade]] - the March's flagship military formation - and the [[Vale Rangers]], the March's primary offensive formation.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 16: "Robinson Chevaliers"</ref> The Vale Rangers transferred their loyalty to Nikolai Rostov when Charles Leighton was killed, and fought throughout the Civil War. Many regiments from the Vale Rangers were outraged by Dmitri's actions during his attempted insurrection and swiftly joined Alexander's cause, with some subsequently fighting sister units as a consequence during Alexander's defeat of Dmitri's forces.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> After Dmitri's defeat on [[Robinson]] Prince Alexander referred to the surviving warriors of the Vale Rangers as "soldiers of chivalry and honor"; the Vale Rangers brigade was incorporated into the expanded Draconis March and renamed as the [[Robinson Chevaliers]], with the new name drawn directly from Alexander's words, going on to serve the Federated Suns throughout the Star League era.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> | The two primary military formations associated with the Terran March were the [[Terran Brigade]] - the March's flagship military formation - and the [[Vale Rangers]], the March's primary offensive formation.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 16: "Robinson Chevaliers"</ref> The Vale Rangers transferred their loyalty to Nikolai Rostov when Charles Leighton was killed, and fought throughout the Civil War. Many regiments from the Vale Rangers were outraged by Dmitri's actions during his attempted insurrection and swiftly joined Alexander's cause, with some subsequently fighting sister units as a consequence during Alexander's defeat of Dmitri's forces.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> After Dmitri's defeat on [[Robinson]] Prince Alexander referred to the surviving warriors of the Vale Rangers as "soldiers of chivalry and honor"; the Vale Rangers brigade was incorporated into the expanded Draconis March and renamed as the [[Robinson Chevaliers]], with the new name drawn directly from Alexander's words, going on to serve the Federated Suns throughout the Star League era.<ref name="FR:FS2765p16"/> | ||
| − | The fate of the Vale Rangers after the Davion Civil War was a marked contrast to their former companions in the Terran Brigade; Alexander's disestablishment of the Terran March generated a deep resentment amongst the Terran Brigade, one that still festered thirty years later. The end came for the Terran Brigade in [[2571]], with the formation of the Star League Defense Force; Alexander seized the opportunity to remove the worst-equipped, worst-trained, and most troublesome units out of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] including the entire of the remaining Terran Brigade forces.<ref name="H:RWp32">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 32: "Integration | + | The fate of the Vale Rangers after the Davion Civil War was a marked contrast to their former companions in the Terran Brigade; Alexander's disestablishment of the Terran March generated a deep resentment amongst the Terran Brigade, one that still festered thirty years later. The end came for the Terran Brigade in [[2571]], with the formation of the Star League Defense Force; Alexander seized the opportunity to remove the worst-equipped, worst-trained, and most troublesome units out of the new [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] including the entire of the remaining Terran Brigade forces.<ref name="H:RWp32">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 32: "Integration With The SLDF"</ref> |
== March Lords == | == March Lords == | ||