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− The '''Capellan Hussars''' are considered the most prestigious brigade in the [[Capellan Confederation]] and trace their origins back to the [[Capellan Defense Force]] formed by [[Franco Liao]] at the founding of the Confederation before the advent of [['Mechs]].<ref name=FMCCp51O>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Origins</ref> + The Capellan Hussars are considered the most prestigious brigade in the [[Capellan Confederation]] and trace their origins back to the [[Capellan Defense Force]] formed by [[Franco Liao]] at the founding of the Confederation before the advent of [['Mechs]].<ref name=FMCCp51O>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Origins</ref>
When not involved in combat duties the Hussars traditional guards the [[Sian|capital]] and act as bodyguards and escorts for nobles.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Double Duty</ref> When not involved in combat duties the Hussars traditional guards the [[Sian|capital]] and act as bodyguards and escorts for nobles.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Double Duty</ref>
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=== First Succession War === === First Succession War ===
− The Capellan Hussars served with dedication throughout the [[First Succession War]], seeing action a number of times. Two regiments from the Hussars were destroyed during the war, the Ares Titans, lost on [[Calloway VI]] in March [[2789]] - along with [[Barnabus Liao]], son of Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]]<ref name="FSWp58">''First Succession War'', pp. 58–60: "Debacle at Calloway"</ref> - and the Andurien Heavy Guard in May 2789, lost fighting against the [[Free Worlds League]] invasion of [[Andurien]].<ref name="FSWp60">''First Succession War'', p. 60: "Losing Ground"</ref> The other six regiments survived the war, but all had been reduced to half-strength or less by the end of the conflict. Between the six surviving regiments the total operational strength of the Capellan Hussars in [[2821]] was just two and a half regiments.<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> + The Capellan Hussars served with dedication throughout the [[First Succession War]], seeing action a number of times. Two regiments from the Hussars were destroyed during the war, the Ares Titans, lost on [[Calloway VI]] in March [[2789]] - along with [[Barnabas Liao]], son of Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]]<ref name="FSWp58">''First Succession War'', pp. 58–60: "Debacle at Calloway"</ref> - and the Andurien Heavy Guard in May 2789, lost fighting against the [[Free Worlds League]] invasion of [[Andurien]].<ref name="FSWp60">''First Succession War'', p. 60: "Losing Ground"</ref> The other six regiments survived the war, but all had been reduced to half-strength or less by the end of the conflict. Between the six surviving regiments the total operational strength of the Capellan Hussars in [[2821]] was just two and a half regiments.<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref>
=== Second Succession War === === Second Succession War ===
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==Double Duty== ==Double Duty==
− As guardians of the state the regiments of the brigade provide security to all high-ranking persons in the government. + As guardians of the state the regiments of the brigade provide security to all high ranking persons in the government.
:* Red Lancers: Defends the Liao family and Celestial Palace :* Red Lancers: Defends the Liao family and Celestial Palace
:* Prefectorate Guard: Prefectorate and their family members :* Prefectorate Guard: Prefectorate and their family members
:* Holdfast Guard: Protects the members of the House of Scions :* Holdfast Guard: Protects the members of the House of Scions
− :* Dynasty Guard: Protects the ''Sheng'' nobility (and are regarded as watchdogs as well) + :* Dynasty Guard: Protects the Sheng nobility (and are regarded as watchdogs as well)
==Command Structure== ==Command Structure==
− The commands receive their orders from the local ''jiang-jun'' normally, but the Strategios contact the commander directly and bypassing the ''Sheng'' noble in military matters. No noble would risk a conflict with the strategic military commander. + The commands receive their orders from the local ''jiang-jun'' normally, but the Strategios contact the commander directly and bypassing the sheng noble in military matters. No noble would risk a conflict with the strategic military commander.
==Officers== ==Officers==
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command
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− | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Capellan Hussars''' + | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Capellan Hussars'''
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| [[Colonel]]||[[Dolmann Kavajk]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp129>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 129: "Dolmann Kavajk Profile"</ref> | [[Colonel]]||[[Dolmann Kavajk]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp129>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 129: "Dolmann Kavajk Profile"</ref>
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===3085=== ===3085===
− * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3085p23>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 23: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> + * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3085p23>''Field Manual: 3085:'', p. 23: "Capellan Hussars"</ref>
* Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3085p23/> * Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3085p23/>
* Red Lancers<ref name=FR3085p23/> * Red Lancers<ref name=FR3085p23/>
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===3145=== ===3145===
− * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 30: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> + * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145:'', p. 30: "Capellan Hussars"</ref>
* Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3145p30/> * Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3145p30/>
* Red Lancers<ref name=FR3145p30/> * Red Lancers<ref name=FR3145p30/>
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<gallery> <gallery>
Camoliaocapellanhussars.png|''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' in Capellan Hussars colors Camoliaocapellanhussars.png|''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' in Capellan Hussars colors
− Capellan Hussars -Brigade logo 2765.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 2765+ CHussars 2765.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 2765
Capellan Hussars -Brigade logo 3079.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 3079 Capellan Hussars -Brigade logo 3079.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 3079
Capellanhussarsredlancers.png|Red Lancers Capellanhussarsredlancers.png|Red Lancers
− Capellan Hussars Prefectorate Guard logo.png|Prefectorate Guard+ Concap_-_capellan_hussars_-_Prefectorate_Guard.png|Prefectorate Guard
Capellanhussarsholdfastguard.png|Holdfast Guard Capellanhussarsholdfastguard.png|Holdfast Guard
Dynasty Guard logo.png|Dynasty Guard Dynasty Guard logo.png|Dynasty Guard
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* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]''
* ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]''
− * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' + * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' * ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]''
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]''
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]''
− * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' + * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]]
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− | The | + | The Capellan Hussars are considered the most prestigious brigade in the [[Capellan Confederation]] and trace their origins back to the [[Capellan Defense Force]] formed by [[Franco Liao]] at the founding of the Confederation before the advent of [['Mechs]].<ref name=FMCCp51O>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Origins</ref> |
When not involved in combat duties the Hussars traditional guards the [[Sian|capital]] and act as bodyguards and escorts for nobles.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Double Duty</ref> | When not involved in combat duties the Hussars traditional guards the [[Sian|capital]] and act as bodyguards and escorts for nobles.<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', p. 51: Double Duty</ref> | ||
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=== First Succession War === | === First Succession War === | ||
− | The Capellan Hussars served with dedication throughout the [[First Succession War]], seeing action a number of times. Two regiments from the Hussars were destroyed during the war, the Ares Titans, lost on [[Calloway VI]] in March [[2789]] - along with [[ | + | The Capellan Hussars served with dedication throughout the [[First Succession War]], seeing action a number of times. Two regiments from the Hussars were destroyed during the war, the Ares Titans, lost on [[Calloway VI]] in March [[2789]] - along with [[Barnabas Liao]], son of Chancellor [[Barbara Liao]]<ref name="FSWp58">''First Succession War'', pp. 58–60: "Debacle at Calloway"</ref> - and the Andurien Heavy Guard in May 2789, lost fighting against the [[Free Worlds League]] invasion of [[Andurien]].<ref name="FSWp60">''First Succession War'', p. 60: "Losing Ground"</ref> The other six regiments survived the war, but all had been reduced to half-strength or less by the end of the conflict. Between the six surviving regiments the total operational strength of the Capellan Hussars in [[2821]] was just two and a half regiments.<ref name="FSWp135">''First Succession War'', p. 135: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces (CCAF)"</ref> |
=== Second Succession War === | === Second Succession War === | ||
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==Double Duty== | ==Double Duty== | ||
− | As guardians of the state the regiments of the brigade provide security to all high | + | As guardians of the state the regiments of the brigade provide security to all high ranking persons in the government. |
:* Red Lancers: Defends the Liao family and Celestial Palace | :* Red Lancers: Defends the Liao family and Celestial Palace | ||
:* Prefectorate Guard: Prefectorate and their family members | :* Prefectorate Guard: Prefectorate and their family members | ||
:* Holdfast Guard: Protects the members of the House of Scions | :* Holdfast Guard: Protects the members of the House of Scions | ||
− | :* Dynasty Guard: Protects the | + | :* Dynasty Guard: Protects the Sheng nobility (and are regarded as watchdogs as well) |
==Command Structure== | ==Command Structure== | ||
− | The commands receive their orders from the local ''jiang-jun'' normally, but the Strategios contact the commander directly and bypassing the | + | The commands receive their orders from the local ''jiang-jun'' normally, but the Strategios contact the commander directly and bypassing the sheng noble in military matters. No noble would risk a conflict with the strategic military commander. |
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
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! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ! scope="col" width="220" style="background: #dedede;" | Command | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan=" | + | | colspan="4" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Commanding Officers of the Capellan Hussars''' |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Colonel]]||[[Dolmann Kavajk]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp129>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 129: "Dolmann Kavajk Profile"</ref> | | [[Colonel]]||[[Dolmann Kavajk]]||[[3025]]<ref name=HLp129>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 129: "Dolmann Kavajk Profile"</ref> | ||
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===3085=== | ===3085=== | ||
− | * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3085p23>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 23: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> | + | * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3085p23>''Field Manual: 3085:'', p. 23: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> |
* Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3085p23/> | * Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3085p23/> | ||
* Red Lancers<ref name=FR3085p23/> | * Red Lancers<ref name=FR3085p23/> | ||
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===3145=== | ===3145=== | ||
− | * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 30: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> | + | * Dynasty Guard<ref name=FR3145p30>''Field Manual: 3145:'', p. 30: "Capellan Hussars"</ref> |
* Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3145p30/> | * Holdfast Guard<ref name=FR3145p30/> | ||
* Red Lancers<ref name=FR3145p30/> | * Red Lancers<ref name=FR3145p30/> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Camoliaocapellanhussars.png|''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' in Capellan Hussars colors | Camoliaocapellanhussars.png|''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' in Capellan Hussars colors | ||
− | + | CHussars 2765.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 2765 | |
Capellan Hussars -Brigade logo 3079.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 3079 | Capellan Hussars -Brigade logo 3079.png|Brigade insignia of the Capellan Hussars, ca. 3079 | ||
Capellanhussarsredlancers.png|Red Lancers | Capellanhussarsredlancers.png|Red Lancers | ||
− | + | Concap_-_capellan_hussars_-_Prefectorate_Guard.png|Prefectorate Guard | |
Capellanhussarsholdfastguard.png|Holdfast Guard | Capellanhussarsholdfastguard.png|Holdfast Guard | ||
Dynasty Guard logo.png|Dynasty Guard | Dynasty Guard logo.png|Dynasty Guard | ||
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* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: CCAF]]'' | ||
− | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' | * ''[[The Fourth Succession War Scenarios Volume One]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | * ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
− | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[Second Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Commands]] |