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During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Valkyries served on [[Memmingen]] alongside the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]]. They faced the [[15th Lyran Regulars]], and the Valkyries used their entrenched positions to hold on long enough for [[Draconis Combine|Combine]] reinforcements to arrive. These fresh troops forced the 15th Lyran Regulars off-world.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 94</ref> | During the [[Fourth Succession War]], the Valkyries served on [[Memmingen]] alongside the [[1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]]. They faced the [[15th Lyran Regulars]], and the Valkyries used their entrenched positions to hold on long enough for [[Draconis Combine|Combine]] reinforcements to arrive. These fresh troops forced the 15th Lyran Regulars off-world.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 94</ref> | ||
| − | The long service for the [[Taurian Concordat]] was a good time for the unit. They signed a new contract with the [[CCAF]]. The command was sent immediately to support the invasion of the [[St. Ives Compact]]. Intercepting fighters destroyed the command DropShip. This event demoralized the unit and were unable for combat. Only 2 battalions could land, but the defense cost them a battalion's worth of equipment. The command retreated under pressure, but the commander of the TDF think because their losses they had could fought harder and terminate the contract. | + | The long service for the [[Taurian Concordat]] was a good time for the unit. They signed a new contract with the [[CCAF]]. The command was sent immediately to support the invasion of the [[St. Ives Compact]]. Intercepting fighters destroyed the command DropShip. This event demoralized the unit and were unable for combat. Only 2 battalions could land, but the defense cost them a battalion's worth of equipment. The command retreated under pressure, but the commander of the TDF think because their losses they had could fought harder and terminate the contract.<ref name=FMMR105>''Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised'', p. 105 "Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | Their new employer was the government of Southwest Worlds, which give them work until [[3069]]. The command was now employed by the FWLM and were task with the defense of the borders against any Periphery/Lyran aggressor. | + | Their new employer was the government of Southwest Worlds, which give them work until [[3069]]. The command was now employed by the FWLM and were task with the defense of the borders against any Periphery/Lyran aggressor.<ref>''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'', p. 114, "Unit Profile"</ref> |
==Officer== | ==Officer== | ||
| − | Colonel Houver lead the unit as interim commander until the new commander, Sarah Vandelay is ready to lead the command. | + | As of [[3067]] Colonel Houver lead the unit as interim commander until the new commander, Sarah Vandelay is ready to lead the command.<ref name=FMMR105/> |
==Tactic== | ==Tactic== | ||
| − | The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses. | + | The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses.<ref name=FMMR105/> |
==Support== | ==Support== | ||
| − | The transport assets include one [[JumpShip]]s and several [[DropShips]]. The techs can repair the main equipment without help. | + | The transport assets include one [[JumpShip]]s and several [[DropShips]]. The techs can repair the main equipment without help.<ref name=FMMR105/> |
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | + | '''Headquarters Element '''(2 [[Infantry]] Companies/Regular/Reliable)<ref name=FMMR105/> | |
* CO: [[Colonel]] Charles Houver | * CO: [[Colonel]] Charles Houver | ||
- The unit includes MPs guards, combat engineer support and logistical staff. | - The unit includes MPs guards, combat engineer support and logistical staff. | ||
| − | + | ''' Vandelay’s Valkyries'''(1 'Mech [[Battalion]]/Green/Questionable)<ref name=FMMR105/> | |
* XO/1st Battalion (Faith’s Own): [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Sandra Vandelay | * XO/1st Battalion (Faith’s Own): [[Lieutenant Colonel]] Sandra Vandelay | ||
| − | - 2 medium companies | + | - 2 medium companies with a assault and a independent command lance |
* 2nd Battalion (The Baggage): [[Major]] Lyta Hartford | * 2nd Battalion (The Baggage): [[Major]] Lyta Hartford | ||
| − | - Is a mixed unit 1 heavy command lance with mechs | + | - Is a mixed unit 1 heavy command lance with medium mechs, 1 tank company and attack [[VTOL]]s support by jump infantry at company level |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | *''[[Mercenaries Supplemental Update]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | [[Category:Mercenary Commands]] | ||
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Contents
History
During the Fourth Succession War, the Valkyries served on Memmingen alongside the 1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre. They faced the 15th Lyran Regulars, and the Valkyries used their entrenched positions to hold on long enough for Combine reinforcements to arrive. These fresh troops forced the 15th Lyran Regulars off-world.[1]
The long service for the Taurian Concordat was a good time for the unit. They signed a new contract with the CCAF. The command was sent immediately to support the invasion of the St. Ives Compact. Intercepting fighters destroyed the command DropShip. This event demoralized the unit and were unable for combat. Only 2 battalions could land, but the defense cost them a battalion's worth of equipment. The command retreated under pressure, but the commander of the TDF think because their losses they had could fought harder and terminate the contract.[2]
Their new employer was the government of Southwest Worlds, which give them work until 3069. The command was now employed by the FWLM and were task with the defense of the borders against any Periphery/Lyran aggressor.[3]
Officer
As of 3067 Colonel Houver lead the unit as interim commander until the new commander, Sarah Vandelay is ready to lead the command.[2]
Tactic
The unit hasn’t any special tactics after the heavy losses.[2]
Support
The transport assets include one JumpShips and several DropShips. The techs can repair the main equipment without help.[2]
Composition History
3067
Headquarters Element (2 Infantry Companies/Regular/Reliable)[2]
- CO: Colonel Charles Houver
- The unit includes MPs guards, combat engineer support and logistical staff.
Vandelay’s Valkyries(1 'Mech Battalion/Green/Questionable)[2]
- XO/1st Battalion (Faith’s Own): Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Vandelay
- 2 medium companies with a assault and a independent command lance
- 2nd Battalion (The Baggage): Major Lyta Hartford
- Is a mixed unit 1 heavy command lance with medium mechs, 1 tank company and attack VTOLs support by jump infantry at company level