85th Light Horse Regiment

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Eighty-fifth Light Horse Regiment
Disbanded 2763
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command Second Regimental Combat Team

The Eighty-fifth Light Horse Regiment was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2763, the Second Regimental Combat Team was sent to the Detroit system to investigate rumors of a buildup of weapon stockpiles. The Second was completely unprepared to face a full division of Taurian rebels. The Eighty-fifth was destroyed by a nuclear strike during the fighting.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 85th Light Horse Regiment

Tactics[edit]

Unknown.

Composition History[edit]

As an SLDF Light Horse regiment, the Eighty-fifth was composed of light to medium vehicles backed up by at least two Recon companies composed of 'Mechs designed for information gathering. This was in addition to any regular 'Mechs used within the regiment.[2]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 154
  2. The Star League, p. 133

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