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===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
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===4th Succession War=== | ===4th Succession War=== | ||
During the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars garrisoned [[Quentin]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | During the [[Fourth Succession War]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars garrisoned [[Quentin]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 11</ref> | ||
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===War of 3039=== | ===War of 3039=== | ||
Landing on [[Telos IV]], the 22nd Avalon Hussars and the [[12th Vegan Rangers]] Delta Regiment quickly overcame the [[DCMS]] defenders. Though they were supposed to be relieved by MPs and garrison troops, those forces were delayed. This forced the 22nd to become peacekeepers, a role they weren't suited for. The native population just snubbed the Federated Suns troops.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 39</ref> The arrival of the [[2nd Benjamin Regulars]] was the match that lit the fuse on Telos IV. Landing approximately 100 kilometers away from the main spaceport, the Hussars and Rangers were slowly drawn away from the capital in an attempt to destroy the 2nd Benjamin. Once they were far enough away, the [[41st Dieron Regulars]] landed at the main spaceport. The 41st captured most of the Federated DropShips and supplies, but lost a third of their forces in the process. The 22nd Avalon Hussars broke contact with the 2nd Benjamin Regulars and focused their attention on the 41st Dieron Regulars. A series of frontal assaults saw the Avalon Hussars destroy the 41st Dieron Regulars, but they lost nearly half their troops in the process.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 87</ref> Unable to make repairs or capture supplies, the 22nd Hussars and 12th Vegan Rangers withdrew from Telos IV.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 88</ref> | Landing on [[Telos IV]], the 22nd Avalon Hussars and the [[12th Vegan Rangers]] Delta Regiment quickly overcame the [[DCMS]] defenders. Though they were supposed to be relieved by MPs and garrison troops, those forces were delayed. This forced the 22nd to become peacekeepers, a role they weren't suited for. The native population just snubbed the Federated Suns troops.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 39</ref> The arrival of the [[2nd Benjamin Regulars]] was the match that lit the fuse on Telos IV. Landing approximately 100 kilometers away from the main spaceport, the Hussars and Rangers were slowly drawn away from the capital in an attempt to destroy the 2nd Benjamin. Once they were far enough away, the [[41st Dieron Regulars]] landed at the main spaceport. The 41st captured most of the Federated DropShips and supplies, but lost a third of their forces in the process. The 22nd Avalon Hussars broke contact with the 2nd Benjamin Regulars and focused their attention on the 41st Dieron Regulars. A series of frontal assaults saw the Avalon Hussars destroy the 41st Dieron Regulars, but they lost nearly half their troops in the process.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 87</ref> Unable to make repairs or capture supplies, the 22nd Hussars and 12th Vegan Rangers withdrew from Telos IV.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 88</ref> | ||
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===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
During the [[Clan Invasion]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars defended the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] worlds along the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] invasion corridor. After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] they continued to serve as a raiding force, stinging the Falcons and [[Clan Wolf]] forces in a series of raids. Though successful, they lost many men and machines during the six year tour on the Clan front.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> | During the [[Clan Invasion]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars defended the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] worlds along the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] invasion corridor. After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]] they continued to serve as a raiding force, stinging the Falcons and [[Clan Wolf]] forces in a series of raids. Though successful, they lost many men and machines during the six year tour on the Clan front.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> | ||
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===Operation Guerrero=== | ===Operation Guerrero=== | ||
After the formation of the [[Lyran Alliance]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars relocated from Lyran space back to the Federated Suns.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> They didn't participate in [[Operation Guerrero]]. | After the formation of the [[Lyran Alliance]] the 22nd Avalon Hussars relocated from Lyran space back to the Federated Suns.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> They didn't participate in [[Operation Guerrero]]. | ||
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===Operation Bulldog=== | ===Operation Bulldog=== | ||
| − | The 22nd didn't participate in [[Operation Bulldog]]. | + | The 22nd didn't participate in [[Operation Bulldog]].{{cn}} |
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===Civil War=== | ===Civil War=== | ||
The 22nd Avalon Hussars didn't care for [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s politics, but as soldiers they were honor-bound to uphold the chain of command.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> The homeworld of the 22nd Avalon Hussars was [[Bromhead]], a posting they shared with the [[2nd Davion Guards]]. To prevent the two units from coming to blows, they both left the world. The 22nd Hussars landed on [[Talon]], where they fought the [[7th FedCom RCT]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 82</ref> After losing two battalions of Mechs and 2 battalions of infantry, the 7th FedCom stopped attacking the 22nd's fortified positions.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 96</ref> The 22nd was content to hold a defensive position for most of the time, only striking at the 7th long enough to allow shipments from [[Kallon Industries]] to escape the world. As soon as the ships were safely away, the 22nd immediately resumed a defensive stance.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 128</ref> After learning of the attack on [[New Syrtis]] however, the 22nd went on the attack. By surrounding the 7th FedCom with several mixed battalions, the 22nd inflicted serious damage on the 7th FedCom and nearly captured the entire unit but the 7th was able to escape.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 142</ref> The 22nd returned to their defensive positions, and shortly faced an unexpected combat drop by the 7th. The 7th, under orders to pin the 22nd on Talon, dropped directly on top of the 22nd's positions. This allowed the 7th to concentrate their fire on the dispersed Hussar units and inflict serious losses.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 157</ref> This conflict saw the destruction of the 7th FedCom, but cost the 22nd Avalon Hussars more than 80% of their combat forces and at least 75% of their DropShips.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 158</ref> | The 22nd Avalon Hussars didn't care for [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]]'s politics, but as soldiers they were honor-bound to uphold the chain of command.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> The homeworld of the 22nd Avalon Hussars was [[Bromhead]], a posting they shared with the [[2nd Davion Guards]]. To prevent the two units from coming to blows, they both left the world. The 22nd Hussars landed on [[Talon]], where they fought the [[7th FedCom RCT]].<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 82</ref> After losing two battalions of Mechs and 2 battalions of infantry, the 7th FedCom stopped attacking the 22nd's fortified positions.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 96</ref> The 22nd was content to hold a defensive position for most of the time, only striking at the 7th long enough to allow shipments from [[Kallon Industries]] to escape the world. As soon as the ships were safely away, the 22nd immediately resumed a defensive stance.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 128</ref> After learning of the attack on [[New Syrtis]] however, the 22nd went on the attack. By surrounding the 7th FedCom with several mixed battalions, the 22nd inflicted serious damage on the 7th FedCom and nearly captured the entire unit but the 7th was able to escape.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 142</ref> The 22nd returned to their defensive positions, and shortly faced an unexpected combat drop by the 7th. The 7th, under orders to pin the 22nd on Talon, dropped directly on top of the 22nd's positions. This allowed the 7th to concentrate their fire on the dispersed Hussar units and inflict serious losses.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 157</ref> This conflict saw the destruction of the 7th FedCom, but cost the 22nd Avalon Hussars more than 80% of their combat forces and at least 75% of their DropShips.<ref>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 158</ref> | ||
| − | The 22nd also dispatched a brigade of troops to [[New Avalon]] to defend the Archon, but that unit was destroyed. In 3067, they were rebuilding on [[Crofton]] with materials produced on Talon.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140, "Anjin Muerto Combat Region"</ref> | + | The 22nd also dispatched a brigade of troops to [[New Avalon]] to defend the Archon, but that unit was destroyed. In 3067, they were rebuilding on [[Crofton]] with materials produced on Talon.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 140, "Anjin Muerto Combat Region"</ref> |
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===Jihad=== | ===Jihad=== | ||
In [[3076]] the severely understrength 22nd Avalon Hussars, along with the ''[[Fox_(WarShip)|FSS New Syrtis]]'', were redeployed to [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 38</ref> There they absorbed the remains of the [[20th Avalon Hussars]] to rebuild themselves. Whether the 22nd Hussars were reorganized along the lines of the AFFS' new "battalion combat teams" is unclear at this time. No explicit reference to such a reorganization exists and the unit is referred to as existing as a whole on New Syrtis, but the 22nd isn't listed as an active unit in the [[Avalon Hussars]] listing.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 45</ref> | In [[3076]] the severely understrength 22nd Avalon Hussars, along with the ''[[Fox_(WarShip)|FSS New Syrtis]]'', were redeployed to [[New Syrtis]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 38</ref> There they absorbed the remains of the [[20th Avalon Hussars]] to rebuild themselves. Whether the 22nd Hussars were reorganized along the lines of the AFFS' new "battalion combat teams" is unclear at this time. No explicit reference to such a reorganization exists and the unit is referred to as existing as a whole on New Syrtis, but the 22nd isn't listed as an active unit in the [[Avalon Hussars]] listing.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 45</ref> | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
| − | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Marshal]] Donna Iona, who had been in command since [[3053]]. She was later promoted and [[Vice Admiral]] Solomon D'Angelo assumed command.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> | + | As of [[3062]] the commanding officer was [[Marshal]] Donna Iona, who had been in command since [[3053]]<ref name=FMFS55/>. She was later promoted and [[Vice Admiral]] Solomon D'Angelo assumed command.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 126</ref> |
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
| − | The 22nd Avalon Hussars lacked any tactical specialties. Instead the focused on being skilled in a variety of terrains and environments.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55</ref> | + | The 22nd Avalon Hussars lacked any tactical specialties. Instead the focused on being skilled in a variety of terrains and environments.<ref name=FMFS55>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 55, "22nd Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"</ref> |
| − | ==Composition== | + | ==Composition History== |
| − | '''22nd | + | ===3062=== |
| + | '''22nd Avalon Hussars''' (1 [[Regiment]]/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS55/> | ||
* CO: Marshal Donna Iona | * CO: Marshal Donna Iona | ||
| + | ** Aide: Leftenant General Tokiko Wallace | ||
- Equiped by a variety of [['Mech]] designs | - Equiped by a variety of [['Mech]] designs | ||
| − | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 Wings) | + | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Aerospace [[Brigade]]''' (2 Wings/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS55/> |
| − | * CO: | + | * CO: Leftenant General Solomon D'Angelo |
| − | * 32nd Tactical | + | * 32nd Tactical Wing |
* 192nd Air Wing | * 192nd Air Wing | ||
| − | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade''' (3 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS55/> |
* CO: Leftenant General Bruce Vachon | * CO: Leftenant General Bruce Vachon | ||
| + | ** Aide: [[Kommandant]] Adam Pearson | ||
* 19th Crucis Heavy Infantry - Leftenant General: Jessica Schlaeger | * 19th Crucis Heavy Infantry - Leftenant General: Jessica Schlaeger | ||
* 42nd Recon Regiment - Leftenant General: Max Holm | * 42nd Recon Regiment - Leftenant General: Max Holm | ||
* 411th Avalon Armor Regiment - Leftenant General: Kim Delalande | * 411th Avalon Armor Regiment - Leftenant General: Kim Delalande | ||
| − | * 8th [[Altair]] Artillery [[Battalion]] - | + | * 8th [[Altair]] Artillery [[Battalion]] - Kommandant: Timothy Cartwrigh |
- The Brigade has massiv supply problems | - The Brigade has massiv supply problems | ||
| − | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable) | + | '''22nd Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade''' (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)<ref name=FMFS55/> |
* CO: Leftenant General Keith Steel | * CO: Leftenant General Keith Steel | ||
| + | ** Aide: Kommandant Rae Bond | ||
* 192nd [[Tamar]] Light Infantry - Leftenant General: Reynolds Duncan | * 192nd [[Tamar]] Light Infantry - Leftenant General: Reynolds Duncan | ||
* 3rd Avalon Armored Infantry - Leftenant General: Herbert J. Lang | * 3rd Avalon Armored Infantry - Leftenant General: Herbert J. Lang | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
*''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | *''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1]]'' |
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[[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 22nd]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Commands|Avalon Hussars, 22nd]] | ||
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Contents
History
Formation
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4th Succession War
During the Fourth Succession War the 22nd Avalon Hussars garrisoned Quentin.[1]
War of 3039
Landing on Telos IV, the 22nd Avalon Hussars and the 12th Vegan Rangers Delta Regiment quickly overcame the DCMS defenders. Though they were supposed to be relieved by MPs and garrison troops, those forces were delayed. This forced the 22nd to become peacekeepers, a role they weren't suited for. The native population just snubbed the Federated Suns troops.[2] The arrival of the 2nd Benjamin Regulars was the match that lit the fuse on Telos IV. Landing approximately 100 kilometers away from the main spaceport, the Hussars and Rangers were slowly drawn away from the capital in an attempt to destroy the 2nd Benjamin. Once they were far enough away, the 41st Dieron Regulars landed at the main spaceport. The 41st captured most of the Federated DropShips and supplies, but lost a third of their forces in the process. The 22nd Avalon Hussars broke contact with the 2nd Benjamin Regulars and focused their attention on the 41st Dieron Regulars. A series of frontal assaults saw the Avalon Hussars destroy the 41st Dieron Regulars, but they lost nearly half their troops in the process.[3] Unable to make repairs or capture supplies, the 22nd Hussars and 12th Vegan Rangers withdrew from Telos IV.[4]
Clan Invasion
During the Clan Invasion the 22nd Avalon Hussars defended the Lyran Commonwealth worlds along the Clan Jade Falcon invasion corridor. After the Truce of Tukayyid they continued to serve as a raiding force, stinging the Falcons and Clan Wolf forces in a series of raids. Though successful, they lost many men and machines during the six year tour on the Clan front.[5]
Operation Guerrero
After the formation of the Lyran Alliance the 22nd Avalon Hussars relocated from Lyran space back to the Federated Suns.[6] They didn't participate in Operation Guerrero.
Operation Bulldog
The 22nd didn't participate in Operation Bulldog.[citation needed]
Civil War
The 22nd Avalon Hussars didn't care for Katherine Steiner-Davion's politics, but as soldiers they were honor-bound to uphold the chain of command.[7] The homeworld of the 22nd Avalon Hussars was Bromhead, a posting they shared with the 2nd Davion Guards. To prevent the two units from coming to blows, they both left the world. The 22nd Hussars landed on Talon, where they fought the 7th FedCom RCT.[8] After losing two battalions of Mechs and 2 battalions of infantry, the 7th FedCom stopped attacking the 22nd's fortified positions.[9] The 22nd was content to hold a defensive position for most of the time, only striking at the 7th long enough to allow shipments from Kallon Industries to escape the world. As soon as the ships were safely away, the 22nd immediately resumed a defensive stance.[10] After learning of the attack on New Syrtis however, the 22nd went on the attack. By surrounding the 7th FedCom with several mixed battalions, the 22nd inflicted serious damage on the 7th FedCom and nearly captured the entire unit but the 7th was able to escape.[11] The 22nd returned to their defensive positions, and shortly faced an unexpected combat drop by the 7th. The 7th, under orders to pin the 22nd on Talon, dropped directly on top of the 22nd's positions. This allowed the 7th to concentrate their fire on the dispersed Hussar units and inflict serious losses.[12] This conflict saw the destruction of the 7th FedCom, but cost the 22nd Avalon Hussars more than 80% of their combat forces and at least 75% of their DropShips.[13]
The 22nd also dispatched a brigade of troops to New Avalon to defend the Archon, but that unit was destroyed. In 3067, they were rebuilding on Crofton with materials produced on Talon.[14]
Jihad
In 3076 the severely understrength 22nd Avalon Hussars, along with the FSS New Syrtis, were redeployed to New Syrtis.[15] There they absorbed the remains of the 20th Avalon Hussars to rebuild themselves. Whether the 22nd Hussars were reorganized along the lines of the AFFS' new "battalion combat teams" is unclear at this time. No explicit reference to such a reorganization exists and the unit is referred to as existing as a whole on New Syrtis, but the 22nd isn't listed as an active unit in the Avalon Hussars listing.[16]
Officers
As of 3062 the commanding officer was Marshal Donna Iona, who had been in command since 3053[17]. She was later promoted and Vice Admiral Solomon D'Angelo assumed command.[18]
Tactics
The 22nd Avalon Hussars lacked any tactical specialties. Instead the focused on being skilled in a variety of terrains and environments.[17]
Composition History
3062
22nd Avalon Hussars (1 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Marshal Donna Iona
- Aide: Leftenant General Tokiko Wallace
- Equiped by a variety of 'Mech designs
22nd Avalon Hussars Aerospace Brigade (2 Wings/Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Leftenant General Solomon D'Angelo
- 32nd Tactical Wing
- 192nd Air Wing
22nd Avalon Hussars Armor Brigade (3 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Leftenant General Bruce Vachon
- Aide: Kommandant Adam Pearson
- 19th Crucis Heavy Infantry - Leftenant General: Jessica Schlaeger
- 42nd Recon Regiment - Leftenant General: Max Holm
- 411th Avalon Armor Regiment - Leftenant General: Kim Delalande
- 8th Altair Artillery Battalion - Kommandant: Timothy Cartwrigh
- The Brigade has massiv supply problems
22nd Avalon Hussars Infantry Brigade (5 Regiments/Veteran/Reliable)[17]
- CO: Leftenant General Keith Steel
- Aide: Kommandant Rae Bond
- 192nd Tamar Light Infantry - Leftenant General: Reynolds Duncan
- 3rd Avalon Armored Infantry - Leftenant General: Herbert J. Lang
- 42nd Tamar Rifles - Leftenant General: Seth Racine
- 23rd Avalon Jump Infantry - Leftenant General: Pru Lauber
- 214th New Avalon Mechanized Infantry - Leftenant General: Weiman Harper
Notes
References
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 39
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 87
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 88
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 55
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 55
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 55
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 82
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 96
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 128
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 142
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 157
- ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 158
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 140, "Anjin Muerto Combat Region"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 38
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 45
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 55, "22nd Avalon Hussars Unit Profile"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 126