159th Galax Heavy Tank Regiment

159th Galax Heavy Tank Regiment
Affiliation Federated Suns
Parent Command Armed Forces of the Federated Suns

A dedicated Federated Suns tank regiment, used to support BattleMech regimental formations for offensive and defensive actions.

History[edit]

Third Succession War[edit]

During the Third Succession War, First Prince Andrew Davion directed a series of counterattacks against raids from Great Houses. This due to recent defeated mutinies of MechWarriors. One such raid was against the Federated Suns world of Rio.[1]

The regiment was attached to the 15th Avalon Hussars in 2982 as part of the military offensive against invading Capellan forces on Rio.[2] The unit was involved in heavy fighting against Liao forces, and was victorious in repelling them from the world.

Future Draconis March Lord, Aaron Sandoval, served in the 159th under an assumed name as a Master Sergeant. His heroic action were televised to the nation, a result of him sacrificing his tank to save another.[3]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 159th Galax Heavy Tank Regiment

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

Unknown.

References[edit]

  1. House Davion (The Federated Suns) - The Cabal, Regrouping - Cabal against FedSuns, Great Houses attacking various worlds including Rio.
  2. House Davion (The Federated Suns) - Aaron Sandoval profile - 159th Galax action noted in the character's history.
  3. House Davion (The Federated Suns) - Aaron Sandoval - Serving with the 159th in disguise, he saves his future wife on Rio.

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