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Line 1: − #REDIRECT [[2nd Freemen#3062-3067]]+ {{infoBoxStateUnit + | image = + | nickname = Strength Through Growth + | parent formation = [[Freemen]] + | formed = 3035 <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 106</ref> + | year = + | unitname = 2nd Freeman + }} + + The '''Second Freemen''' was a unit of the [[Kungsarme]] which was heavily damaged during the Clan Invasion. They were later rebuilt and became a symbol of Rasalhague's determination to resist the Clans. + + ==History== + Like the 1st Freeman the 2nd command has its roots in smaller units from borderworld, but they saw no fighting during the Ronin Wars. + + During Operation Revival the regiment was stationed on Hainfeld. The world was defended by a large garrison force, which lacked sufficient air defense capabilities. The assaulting Wolf Clan task force (Green Keshik, Nega and Dorbeng Garrison Clusters) made a night combat drop at the capital. The Freeman retreated off-world to avoid damage to the civilian infrastructure.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 66</ref> + + Both sides meets again on Carse in February 3052. The invaders (Red Keshik, 11th Wolf Guards, 37th Striker Cluster) landed far away from all important objectives. The CO of the Freeman used his scouts and set a series of engagements. The bad weather conditions hampered the Clan, preventing the use of its AeroSpace fighters. The Second inflicted serious damage on several Wolf Clan units before withdrawing to Ueda.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 69</ref> + + After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] the Kungsarme shipped a great deal of equipment to the Second Freemen, hoping to put more effective weapons in the hands of soldiers who could use it.<ref name="fmcs70">''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 70</ref> + + In [[3065]] the Second Freemen were assigned to probe the territory claimed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. During this expedition they met the [[1st Rasalhague Bears (Clan Ghost Bear)|1st Rasalhague Bears]], a Cluster commanded by [[Ragnar Magnusson]]. Rather than engage their Elected Prince in combat, the Second withdrew.<ref name="fmu92">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 92</ref> + + ==Officers== + In 3050 the commanding officer of the unit was Overste Rhett Weaver.<ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 51</ref> He was still in command in [[3062]].<ref name="fmcs70"/> He remained in command in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 99</ref> + + ==Tactics== + The Second Freemen specialized in anti-Clan tactics. They were experts at ambushes, concentrated artillery strikes, and concentrating their fire on individual Clan warriors.<ref name="fmcs70"/> + + ==Composition History== + ===3062 to 3067=== + '''2nd Freemen''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="fmu92"/> + + + - After their probe of Ghost Bear held territory, the Freemen returned to Rasalhague space with a [[Tyr (combat vehicle)|Tyr armored hovercraft]]. They also received a Level I of [[Purifier Adaptive]] battle armor from [[ComStar]].<ref name="fmu92"/> + + <div class="gamerules"> + ==Rules== + + + </div> + ==References== + <references /> + + + ==Bibliography== + *''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' + *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' + *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' + *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + + [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Freemen, 2nd]]
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| + | | nickname = Strength Through Growth | ||
| + | | parent formation = [[Freemen]] | ||
| + | | formed = 3035 <ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 106</ref> | ||
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| + | | unitname = 2nd Freeman | ||
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| + | The '''Second Freemen''' was a unit of the [[Kungsarme]] which was heavily damaged during the Clan Invasion. They were later rebuilt and became a symbol of Rasalhague's determination to resist the Clans. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Like the 1st Freeman the 2nd command has its roots in smaller units from borderworld, but they saw no fighting during the Ronin Wars. | ||
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| + | During Operation Revival the regiment was stationed on Hainfeld. The world was defended by a large garrison force, which lacked sufficient air defense capabilities. The assaulting Wolf Clan task force (Green Keshik, Nega and Dorbeng Garrison Clusters) made a night combat drop at the capital. The Freeman retreated off-world to avoid damage to the civilian infrastructure.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 66</ref> | ||
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| + | Both sides meets again on Carse in February 3052. The invaders (Red Keshik, 11th Wolf Guards, 37th Striker Cluster) landed far away from all important objectives. The CO of the Freeman used his scouts and set a series of engagements. The bad weather conditions hampered the Clan, preventing the use of its AeroSpace fighters. The Second inflicted serious damage on several Wolf Clan units before withdrawing to Ueda.<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 69</ref> | ||
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| + | After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] the Kungsarme shipped a great deal of equipment to the Second Freemen, hoping to put more effective weapons in the hands of soldiers who could use it.<ref name="fmcs70">''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 70</ref> | ||
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| + | In [[3065]] the Second Freemen were assigned to probe the territory claimed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. During this expedition they met the [[1st Rasalhague Bears (Clan Ghost Bear)|1st Rasalhague Bears]], a Cluster commanded by [[Ragnar Magnusson]]. Rather than engage their Elected Prince in combat, the Second withdrew.<ref name="fmu92">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 92</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Officers== | ||
| + | In 3050 the commanding officer of the unit was Overste Rhett Weaver.<ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 51</ref> He was still in command in [[3062]].<ref name="fmcs70"/> He remained in command in [[3067]].<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 99</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Tactics== | ||
| + | The Second Freemen specialized in anti-Clan tactics. They were experts at ambushes, concentrated artillery strikes, and concentrating their fire on individual Clan warriors.<ref name="fmcs70"/> | ||
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| + | ==Composition History== | ||
| + | ===3062 to 3067=== | ||
| + | '''2nd Freemen''' ([[Regiment]]/Veteran/Fanatical)<ref name="fmu92"/> | ||
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| + | - After their probe of Ghost Bear held territory, the Freemen returned to Rasalhague space with a [[Tyr (combat vehicle)|Tyr armored hovercraft]]. They also received a Level I of [[Purifier Adaptive]] battle armor from [[ComStar]].<ref name="fmu92"/> | ||
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| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ==Rules== | ||
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| + | </div> | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Free Rasalhague Republic Commands|Freemen, 2nd]] | ||