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In [[3103]], both regiments were present on [[Victoria]] during the [[Victoria War]]. Despite a fanatical defense of their capital, both heavily damaged units were forced to retreat to [[Quimberton]] three months later.<ref name=H:WotRp54>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 54</ref> Kingston's Rangers would later reinforce the [[First Canopian Fusiliers]] and [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]] on [[Zanzibar]] and force the [[Sindar CMM]] offplanet.<ref name=H:WotRp58>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 58</ref>
 
In [[3103]], both regiments were present on [[Victoria]] during the [[Victoria War]]. Despite a fanatical defense of their capital, both heavily damaged units were forced to retreat to [[Quimberton]] three months later.<ref name=H:WotRp54>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 54</ref> Kingston's Rangers would later reinforce the [[First Canopian Fusiliers]] and [[Second Canopian Cuirassiers]] on [[Zanzibar]] and force the [[Sindar CMM]] offplanet.<ref name=H:WotRp58>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 58</ref>
  
Following the [[Capellan Crusades]] in [[3111]], several brigades were restructured in response to some flaws found in current doctrine. One of these changes involved new unit designations. Thus, Victoria Commonality Rangers became Victoria Rangers instead.<ref name="FM:3145p27">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref>
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Following the [[Capellan Crusades]] in [[3111]], several brigades were restructured in response to some flaws found in current doctrine. One of these changes involved new unit designations. Thus, Victoria Commonality Rangers became Victoria Rangers and the regimental names were standardized.<ref name="FM:3145p27">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 27, "General Review"</ref>
  
 
The '''Victoria Rangers''' spent decades nursing plans for revenge after [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]] was lost to the [[Federated Suns]]. The Rangers rebuilt in secret as part of the [[Hidden Lion]] initiative, expanding to five [[regiment]]s in the process.<ref name="FM:3145p43">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 43, "Victoria Rangers"</ref>
 
The '''Victoria Rangers''' spent decades nursing plans for revenge after [[Victoria (CC)|Victoria]] was lost to the [[Federated Suns]]. The Rangers rebuilt in secret as part of the [[Hidden Lion]] initiative, expanding to five [[regiment]]s in the process.<ref name="FM:3145p43">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 43, "Victoria Rangers"</ref>

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The provincial force of the Victoria Commonality, the Victoria Rangers were formed from the two surviving units of the once mighty Chesterton Reserves.


History

Created in late 3062 when the Victoria Commonality was separated from the Sian Commonality, this second-line brigade was originally composed of two solid, politically impeccable regiments, Kingston's Legionnaires and Sung's Cuirassiers. The Victoria Commonality Rangers were expected to aid and coordinate with the militaries of the Capellan Confederation's Periphery allies in addition to their normal duties. An officer-exchange program has been established and periphery-born warriors have been accepted into the brigade.[1]

During the Jihad the Rangers took control of supplies that were left in place by the Taurian Concordat. This allowed them to rebuild quickly from each conflict. They defended their home commonality, but Kingston's Rangers also participated in attacks on New Syrtis and Ridgebrook.[2] Jiang-jun was keen to see the VCR expanded after the Jihad to match the size of their counterpart brigades in the other Commonalities, but it was made clear by the Strategios that no expansion would be considered while other formations within the CCAF were still rebuilding.[3]

The Victoria Commonality Rangers of 3085 spent most of their time guarding the Confederation's Periphery border. The Strategios apparently wanted to keep them at full strength to provide a reserve for the CCAF. The Rangers were one of the few Capellan commands to actually be close to their listed strength.[4]

In 3103, both regiments were present on Victoria during the Victoria War. Despite a fanatical defense of their capital, both heavily damaged units were forced to retreat to Quimberton three months later.[5] Kingston's Rangers would later reinforce the First Canopian Fusiliers and Second Canopian Cuirassiers on Zanzibar and force the Sindar CMM offplanet.[6]

Following the Capellan Crusades in 3111, several brigades were restructured in response to some flaws found in current doctrine. One of these changes involved new unit designations. Thus, Victoria Commonality Rangers became Victoria Rangers and the regimental names were standardized.[7]

The Victoria Rangers spent decades nursing plans for revenge after Victoria was lost to the Federated Suns. The Rangers rebuilt in secret as part of the Hidden Lion initiative, expanding to five regiments in the process.[8]

In 3144, the Confederation launched a full-scale invasion of the Capellan March called Operation CELESTIAL REWARD. The Victoria Rangers were on the front lines, with the entire brigade descending on Victoria. Pushing the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns forces off-planet, the Rangers then helped drive the AFFS back to the pre-war boundary of the Victoria Commonality.[8]

Officers

===3063=== [1]

  • Line Director: Jiang-jun Petyr Andreyvich
  • Home Guard Director: Jiang-jun Won Hyo Yul-Gok

===3084===[4]

  • Line Director: Jiang-jun Green
  • Home Guard Director: Jiang-jun Won Hyo Yul-Gok

===3145=== [9]

  • Line Director: Jiang-jun Trevor Goparma
  • Home Guard Director: Jiang-jun Gerard Montague

Available Forces

As of 3063, the forces includes a broad range of technology and designs. These includes periphery machines and also state of the art equipment. The commonality regiments has good conventional support units but lacks air support capabilities which is provided through the navy. The commanders of the units get a gift every year in form of a new mechs from the sponsoring noble family.

Units of the Victoria Rangers

3063

3145

Color Scheme and Unit Insignia

Two-color patchwork camouflage and always include red highlights. They use the Confederation crest backed by a steel-colored field as their insignia aside from a regimental emblem.[1]

Notes

  • As part of a deal struck when both units still belonged to the Chesterton Reserves, each family for which they are named are entitled to hereditary command positions, though regimental and even battalion command are still determined based on skill by the CCAF. Part of this bargain also ensures that each unit only retains the Kingston or Sung name as long as one member of the Kingston or Sung lines serves in the unit. Traditionally each family also presents a new 'Mech to the commanding officers of each unit every year, whether they are related or not. [1]
  • Like other Capellan reverse divisions, the overall breakdown of Rangers 'Mechs and vehicle ranges between older and new designs. However, thanks to the location of the Shengli Arms factory on commonality capital of Victoria, the commonalty's links to the Magistracy and Concordat, and the Kingston Legionaries participation during Task Force Serpent, the Victoria Commonality Rangers mix is more eclectic than most, boasting some of Confederation's latest 'Mechs and vehicles, Periphery designs and even a number of Clan OmniMechs. [1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Field Manual: Capellan Confederation, p. 83, "Victoria Commonality Rangers"
  2. Field Report: CCAF, p. 9
  3. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 100, "The Victoria Commonality Rangers"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. 31
  5. Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 54
  6. Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 58
  7. Field Manual: 3145, p. 27, "General Review"
  8. 8.0 8.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. 43, "Victoria Rangers"
  9. Field Manual: 3145, p. 47, "Victoria Commonality"
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Field Manual: 3145, p. 55

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